In this second episode of our Best of Series, you’ll hear from Mike Pratt AM, Secretary of Treasury in the NSW Government, on being well prepared, disciplined, transparent and keeping integrity in everything you do. chiefmaker.com/201   REGISTER FOR OUR MINI-MBA ASAP: chiefmaker.com/miniMBA   Mike is currently the Secretary of the Treasury in the NSW Government. He is also the former Deputy Chancellor of Western Sydney University (WSU), a former Chairman of Bennelong Funds Management, and a former President of the Australian Institute of Banking & Finance.   His previous senior management roles include CEO of Consumer and SME Banking North East Asia with Standard Chartered Bank, Group Executive of Westpac Business & Consumer Banking, CEO of Bank of Melbourne, CEO of NAB’s Retail Financial Services arm, and CEO of Bank of New Zealand.   Mike was honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2016 Honours List, recognised as a role model for Australian society for providing significant service to public administration through reforms in customer service and communication, and also to the finance and banking industry.   Mike was our second ever Chief to be interviewed on the podcast, back in June 2017 and in this episode we talk all about:  Why lifelong learning, including learning about yourself, is a critical discipline; The moments of truth when applying your core values; Celebrating success; and Having a network of people throughout the organisation. Connecting with Mike Pratt AM You can connect with Mike via LinkedIn. Books and resources Leading Change - by John Kotter The Long Walk to Freedom - by Nelson Mandela The Service Profit Chain - by Heskett and Sasser Mike nominated Plan International for his charity and I have donated $250 in his name.

Our topic today is the lessons learnt from 200 episodes.   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/200   REGISTER FOR OUR MINI-MBA BEFORE 31st MAY: chiefmaker.com/minimba It's a significant milestone to make it to 200 episodes. Right at the beginning, one of my podcasting mentors said to me not to bother unless I was going to give it 5 years. And here we are 4 years later. So today is a tribute to the CEOs and gurus we have had on the show, and a tribute to each of you who have followed and engaged with the podcast. Here are the 5 lessons: There is no such thing as an overnight success You learn the most when you climb without ropes It's not what you do, but how you do it Get really good at one thing Spend as much time with the highest calibre of people Thank you again from all of us at The Chief Maker. Here's to another 200 episodes! Stay epic, Greg

In this episode of our Best of Series, you’ll hear from Kevin Young, former MD of Sydney Water on how to seize the future, be proactive and take risks and how this will help you be successful in the modern business world. chiefmaker.com/199 Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card Kevin has been a CEO for over 13 years and is also the former MD of Hunter Water and sits on the board of Wateraid International. He was the MD of Sydney Water for 8 years, which is Australia’s biggest utility with turnover of over $2.6B and more than 2,500 employees. We talk all about: How a manager is someone who achieves things through others; Being humble but maintaining fierce resolve; Deciding who should be on the bus with you; and Having a reputation of being a team player who has a track record. Connecting with Kevin Young You can connect with Kevin via LinkedIn. Books and resources The Advantage - by Patrick Lencioni Kevin nominated www.wateraid.org for his charity and I have donated $250 in his name.

Our topic today is the silver bullet in your business - strategy on a page. For more info check out chiefmaker.com/198 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: chiefmaker.com/scorecard This week, we’re going to be talking about the silver bullet story, and what you can do in order to change the game in your work. I’m going to share with you a story from one of my most important clients in the transformation he’s been leading. This is a true story and one that happened very recently, and it is one that really hits home on the importance of knowing the right moves to make as a leader. Stay epic, Greg

In this episode, our guest is Aiden Wollner, CEO of Away Digital Home, on Talent Density, Meditation For Busy People, And Embracing Technology.   chiefmaker.com/197   Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   We talk all about: The importance of honesty in business; Talent density and finding star employees; Meditation techniques for busy individuals; and Embracing technological opportunities and turning them into meaningful strategies. Connecting with Aiden Wollner You can connect with Aiden via LinkedIn. You can also find out more about Away Digital Home. Books and resources No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention - by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer Transcendental Meditation

In this episode, our guest is Elizabeth McIntyre, Group CEO of Think Brick on Eclectic Track Records, Creative Partnerships And Victory Through Tenacity.   chiefmaker.com/196   Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   We talk all about: How she has built a stellar track record despite an eclectic career path; Why a lack of resources was vital for stimulating creativity and innovation; Brainstorming your dream C-Suite role; and Lessons from Harvard and how being tenacious will get you heard as a marketing executive.   Connecting with Elizabeth McIntyre You can connect with Elizabeth via LinkedIn. You can also find out more about Think Brick. Books and resources The Alchemist - by Paulo Coelho Talking to Strangers - by Malcolm Gladwell The Art of War - Sun Tzu Bill Gates’ reading list

In this episode, our guest is Shelly Park, CEO of Australian Red Cross Lifeblood on the loneliness of leadership, gifting humanity and transforming an organisation.   chiefmaker.com/195   Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   We talk all about: How being the leader of an organisation can be a lonely place but how she has created peer networks; Leading with purpose in an organisation where giving blood is the ultimate gift of humanity; Why patience in your career progression is the quickest way to the top; Transforming her organisation into the modern world, navigating through COVID and accountability to taxpayers.   Connecting with Shelly Park You can connect with Shelly via LinkedIn. And if you’d like to donate blood, you can find all the info you need on the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood website, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram or on any of the above channels using the hashtag #lifebloodau Books and resources Why Should Anyone Be Led by You? - by Robert Goffee and Gareth Jones (Harvard Business Review)

In this episode, our guest is Wayne Smith, Senior Sports Writer on professional mastery, journalistic integrity and Australian rugby.   chiefmaker.com/194   Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   We talk all about: Choosing the path of professional mastery over senior leadership positions; Making decisions on whether to publish a story or not, or taking an angle that is at odds with your employer; How a stroke a few years ago impacted his life and focusing on what’s important in life; Then we go into some rugby chat, including his Super Rugby predictions for 2021, the future of Australian rugby and his thoughts on some of the potential star players at the next Rugby World Cup.   Connecting with Wayne Smith You can view more of Wayne’s articles via his author profile on The Australian.   Books and resources 1984 - by George Orwell

In this episode, our guest is Peter Thurin, Speaker, Mentor, Coach on his business tagline, “Easy to Do, Easy Not to Do - Your Choice!” chiefmaker.com/193 Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card We talk all about: How his father instilled an insatiable work ethic in him from a young age; Why customer care is at the heart of everything; Taking action simply starts with a first step; A few stories that personify his catch-phrase, “Easy to do. Easy not to do. Your choice”. Connecting with Peter Thurin You can contact Peter via LinkedIn or go to his website, peterthurin.com. Books and resources Be the best you can be - by Peter Thurin The Slight Edge - Jeff Olson

In this episode, we meet with Jason Ritterman, CEO of Away Teams on Major Career Crossroads Moments and How to Outsource Talent.   chiefmaker.com/192   Want to accelerate your next promotion? Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   We talk all about: How he handled two career crossroads moments Handling being retrenched during Covid Being offered a role out of the blue that was potentially life-changing Becoming the CEO of an off-shoring business Getting remote talent engaged the RIGHT way.   Connecting with Jason Ritterman You can reach Jason via LinkedIn   Books and resources mentioned in the episode How I Built This Podcast - by Guy Raz

In this episode, we meet with Sarah Prime, CEO of Champions Academy on total burn out, reigniting the community and being a role model. www.chiefmaker.com/191 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card We talk all about: Rebuilding her life from the memories of her youth Her rapid rise to CEO role and the complete and utter burn out that almost cost her her life How everyone is a mentor ALL of the time, whether you choose to be or not Her work with communities and how we can rebuild the social fabric of our own ones together.

In this episode, we meet Jack Slade, Managing Director of Luxity Media on being an accidental entrepreneur, saying no to increase revenues, and the future of new media. Go to: chiefmaker.com/190 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   Jack founded 'Boss Hunting', which is now one of Australia's most popular men's lifestyle websites. Out of this, Luxity Media was born, a new media company that now reaches over half a million men across the country, every month. Luxity also owns the titles The Versatile Gent and All The Young Dads. Originally from Melbourne, Jack spent five years in London in an IT company, but is now based in Sydney. In this episode we talk about:  How Jack became an accidental entrepreneur and some of the epic adventures he and his team have been on; The increase in revenues that resulted from saying no; Growing and maintaining the culture of a small enterprise; and The future of new media. Connecting with Jack Slade You can reach Jack via LinkedIn or by email: [email protected] Books and resources mentioned in the episode Zero to One - by Peter Thiel

In this episode, we meet with Kristen Podagiel, Managing Partner of McCullough Robertson and talk about how to never die wondering and failing fast. www.chiefmaker.com/189 We talk all about: How she has made every post a winner in the law profession How she boldly leads change with a very personal and caring style The future of the law profession Asking yourself, "If not you, then who? Getting comfortable being uncomfortable to accelerate your impact and career

Our topics this week is “Mindfulness” For more info check out chiefmaker.com/188 This is our first installment in the High Performance in Isolation series and it is all about Mindfulness. Today I’ll outline:  What is mindfulness and why is it so important in lockdown for resilience What I learnt from the Shaolin monks in overcoming some of the common challenges in achieving mindfulness The best strategies to build mindfulness  The role of flow in improving mindfulness How to us journaling as a tool to build mindfulness   Thank you again to our episode sponsors - SSKB Since 1995, SSKB have been making a positive difference to our strata communities. Servicing clients through Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, we have a broad portfolio of schemes under management and are continually striving to make strata living as easy and seamless as possible for our clients.” Stay epic, Greg

In this episode, we meet Ron Gauci, Ron is the current CEO of AIIA, Chairman of Vic Sport and Brad Teal Real-Estate. He is also the former CEO of Fed Square, Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne Storm and MD of Verizon Australia.    See more at www.chiefmaker.com/187   Ron has become famous for his track record in turning around organisations and setting them on the path to fantastic success. He has been called Mr Fix-It and The Turnround CEO.    We talk all about The stories of some of his major turnarounds and the key principles that guided him His three step process for launching turnarounds How to have the difficult conversations and get buy-in from a wide range of often highly emotional stakeholders

Our topics this week is “Building Your Own Resilience Playbook” For more info check out chiefmaker.com/186 This is our first installment in the High Performance in Isolation series and it is all about Building Your Own Resilience Playbook. Today I’ll outline:  Why your current playbook (you do in fact have one even if you dont know it) according to Mike Tyson is out of date What I learn from living with the Shaolin Kung Fu monks that can translate to isolation with kids running around, work and isolation from friends and family How to builds your own new playbook with mantras and actions to trigger yourself into a more resourceful state of mind and flow   Thank you again to our episode sponsors - SSKB Since 1995, SSKB have been making a positive difference to our strata communities. Servicing clients through Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, we have a broad portfolio of schemes under management and are continually striving to make strata living as easy and seamless as possible for our clients.” Stay epic, Greg

In this episode, we meet Katrina McCarter, CEO and Founder of Marketing to Mums. Katrina is a world-wide authority on marketing to mums the most powerful consumer in the world. Go to: chiefmaker.com/185 Katrina has recently completed a comprehensive study into how Covid-19 has effected Mum. We’ll cover;  How the crisis has effected Mums purchasing behaviour How they’re handling remote learning and work What you need to do to lead and work with Mums better Some keys to marketing and delivering services to Mums   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card DOWNLOAD THE #ISOMUMS REPORT HERE: www.marketingtomums.com.au

In this episode, we meet Jonathan Barouch, serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Local Measure. Jonathan was also the founder of fastflowers.com.au one of Australia’s first e-commerce companies and is an ambassador for the Sydney Story Factory. www.chiefmaker.com/184 We talk all about: What he learned from his early days starting, growing and selling one of Australia’s first e-commerce companies What most companies get wrong in measuring customer service How technology has helped transform the way we measure and engage with customer in real-time The importance of aligning technology and culture How employee experience is following the same path What the best leaders are doing right now to lead through the crisis

In this episode, we meet Patrick Coghlan, CEO and founding employee at, CreditorWatch.com.au. We talk about:  Lessons from mentors on how to stay motivated and be valuable to your company How to interview candidates and find the best fit for your team The impending economic crisis as government support packages are phased out and what you need to do as a business to protect yourself and assist your business partners www.chiefmaker.com/183

Our topics this week is How to Have a Deeper Conversation with a Mate   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/182 Many of you will be experiencing some very challenging times mentally. Or be aware that perhaps a friend is going through a difficult time. This episode was recorded for The Universal Man podcast in honour of one our fallen brothers. It is all about how to have a deeper conversation with a friend. Either for your benefit or theirs. I've reposted here in its raw form. I know both men and women alike will get something from the wisdom of all the men who contributed.   Stay epic, Greg

In this episode, we meet Hayley Blieden, Founder, Chief Dietician and CEO at Australian Super Food Company. We talk about: How she discovered the incredible native foods that indigenous Australians have harvested for thousands of years The 3 years of research to bring new australian super foods to market The critical pivot they made which saved their business The project they’re leading across regional australia to bring consistent supply to market and create sustainable jobs in the regions for indigenous aussies and farmer

In this episode, we meet Cort Davies, Founder of 1 Habit, Cancer Thriver and Stress Management Expert and we talk about: The mental and biological side of stress that we all must understand The role of stress in cancer outcomes and stress management in improving survival rates What is stress doing to us and society What you can do to fundamentally reduce the amount of stress in your life

Our topics this week is Lessons from the Book Recommendations of Great Chiefs   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/179   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: chiefmaker.com/scorecard   So what we’re going to cover today is: The power of a book; The 5 themes and 3 major topics; What to do if you don't like reading (like some of our chiefs) Stay epic, Greg

In this episode we meet Michael Fox, CEO Shoes of Prey and Fable Food on lessons from research, creating a memorable stories and food with a purpose Go to: chiefmaker.com/178   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   We talk about:  The Rise and Fall of Shoes of Prey  The harsh lessons in consumer research and behaviour that we all must know Lessons from pivoting in hard times How he restarted his career after a purposeful break Combining passion into your work  How Fable Food is carving a high quality presence in the meat replacement market

Our topic today Sinking Ship to Market Domination - The Four Stages of Transformation .   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/177   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: chiefmaker.com/scorecard   So what we’re going to cover today is: How to go from a sinking ship to market domination; The different leadership style required in each stage; and What top do in each stage to get through it; Stay epic, Greg

In this episode, we meet Peter Scott, former Chief of Submarines for the Royal Australian Navy on Leadership in high stakes environments and keeping purpose alive in your team. Go to: chiefmaker.com/176 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card Peter Scott joined the Royal Australian Navy as a Midshipman in 1983. Commodore Scott’s led active service in Iraq, the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan. He was awarded a Commendation for Distinguished Service in the Australia Day Honours having previously been decorated with the Conspicuous Service Cross. Commodore Scott served as Director General Submarines and Head of the Submarine Profession and was appointed as the inaugural Director, Defence NSW in June 2017. Scott lives in Sydney and enjoys spending time with his wife Shaunaugh Worthington, their daughter Laura and the family dogs. His outdoor interests include cycling and competing in the occasional ultra marathon. In this episode, he shares plenty of incredible stories from his time in the service and he outlines the five essential elements to submarine command:  Combine knowledge and skill with experience; Exercise lucid judgment; make sound decisions; provide effective direction; and inspire your people.

Many of you will find yourself in a situation where your boss and the executive team are scrambling to save the business and wondering what it is you can to help. In this episode I outline:  - The mindset you need to bring - The opportunity this presents to pursue major personal projects - Shifting roles  - Re-educating yourself - Running innovation sessions We are all in this together Chief. Together all of us can create a better world when we come through the crisis.  Stay epic

Our topic today is how to respond to crisis like a Chief.   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/174   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: chiefmaker.com/scorecard   Today we will cover: The difference between fear and opportunity; The mindset of a Chief in a crisis; and 5 powerful principles to guide on how you should respond to crisis. Stay epic, Greg

In this episode, we meet Kevin Gaskell, Former CEO of Porsche, Lamborghini and BMW on Transforming customer experience, driving extraordinary results, and daring to dream.   Go to: chiefmaker.com/173   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   Kevin, who is currently Chairman of ITS Technology Group, is an experienced executive and sought-after conference speaker in the fields of leadership in challenging environments, creating extraordinary teams and building high performing companies.   As MD of Porsche GB he led Porsche from close to bankruptcy to the UK’s most profitable importer within 5 years, while as MD of BMW (GB) he helped improve sales by 80% and profitability by 500% during his 4 year tenure.   His company 'The Inspired Leaders Group' supports business leaders and their teams as they navigate the route to growth and success.   He is also an adventurer, having walked unsupported, with his son, to both the North and South Poles and recently rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in world record time.   In this episode we talk about:  How he transformed the customer experience after taking the reins at Porsche; His method of Commit, Connect and Create when driving extraordinary results; The simple act of daring to dream; and His incredible story of crossing the Atlantic in an ocean rowing boat.   Connecting with Kevin Gaskell You can reach Kevin via LinkedIn.   Books and resources mentioned in the episode What they don't teach you at Harvard Business School - by Mark McCormack Close to the Wind - by Pete Goss Inspired Leadership - by Kevin Gaskell

Our topic today is how to deal with Wayne Kerr.   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/172   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: chiefmaker.com/scorecard   Today we will cover: Why Wayne Kerr's real world behaviour is a reflection of their inner chief; 3 steps to dealing with the person effectively; and Spreading the love by helping them overcome their own challenges. Stay epic, Greg

In this episode, we meet Suzie Shaw, Managing Director of We Are Social on Life and lessons in an advertising agency, why networking is working, and owning your career.   Go to: chiefmaker.com/171   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   Suzie is the Managing Director of the socially-led creative agency, We Are Social. She is a strategic and creative thinker with extensive comms and marketing experience both in Australia and the UK, across a broad range of categories.    She is passionate about championing the progress of women in leadership and is the founder of SWIMM Australia (Senior Women in Media and Marketing).   Suzie was named one of The Australian’s top 50 Women in Media, was featured in AdNews’ 40 under 40 and also AdNews’ Women of Influence.   In this episode we talk about:  A day in the life of an ad agency and the lessons she learnt about the industry; Why networking is actually working and how it can enhance decision-making; How to own your career by being brave; and The good, the bad, the ugly of social media.   Connecting with Suzie Shaw You can reach Suzie via LinkedIn.   Books and resources mentioned in the episode Lean In - by Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO Her blog called “What do I know?”

Our topic today is "How to get motivated again."   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/170   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: chiefmaker.com/scorecard   Today we will cover: Reasons why you’ve lost your motivation already this year; What can happen to you if you don’t change your trajectory; and A few simple methods to get back on track and win the year! Stay epic, Greg

Welcome to the 2020 Summer Series as we take a bring you the best of the best episodes on from the world of elite sport and performance.  This week we meet Stirling Mortlock, former Wallabies’ captain on going from amateur to professional, Rugby World Cup and connecting success. Go to: www.chiefmaker.com/142 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card Stirling is an Australian Rugby Legend and now a Partner at Unio Advisors. In this episode, we talk about: The transition from amateur to professional Giving and receiving feedback Being curious and the mindset to constantly be better Setting goals and his mentors Rugby world cup tips Some of his best and worst moments in the gold jersey Who he feared the most and how he looked to dominate the competition. Connecting with Stirling Mortlock You can reach Stirlo via LinkedIn and his company’s website, Unio Advisors.

Welcome to the 2020 Summer Series as we take a bring you the best of the best episodes on from the world of elite sport and performance.    In this episode we cover the power of high performance lifecycles and how to use them to automate the pursuit of excellence.    The pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of all great performers. It means mastering your craft and continually working to improve yourself. It also means leading your team to work collectively to improve itself. The long term benefits have an incredible compound effect on your ability to get results and rise above the pack.    I outline:  - the Prepare, Perform, Recover, Review (P2R2) Lifecycle - How to lock this into as a system that drives performance - How to optimise each step - Some tricks to stay focused and embed the system

Welcome to the 2020 Summer Series as we take a bring you the best of the best episodes on from the world of elite sport and performance.  In this episode, we meet Cameron Schwab, 25 Year CEO of AFL Clubs on Leading in High Stakes Environments, Hard Decisions and Creating High Performance Systems. Go to: www.chiefmaker.com.au/135 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com.au/score-card   Cameron was appointed CEO of the famous Richmond Football Club at age 24, the youngest in the history of the game.  For the next 25 years, he was CEO of Richmond, Melbourne and Fremantle, when those clubs were at their lowest ebb, both on and off the field. He is the second longest serving CEO in the modern game.  Having taken on some of the sport’s most difficult and daunting challenges, Cameron established a track record of building teams and organisations, unifying groups while navigating periods of genuine adversity and complexity.  In this episode we talk about:  The question you need to ask yourself to see if you’re ready for a promotion The lessons he learned from the hardest decisions you can make - firing a close personal friend How to implement systems that drive performance What we can learn from sport and what isn’t so transferrable What we can all learn from fine art about life and work.

Welcome to the 2020 Summer Series as we take a bring you the best of the best episodes on from the world of elite sport and performance.  In this episode I talk about confidence and the critical role it plays in performance and career progression. The topics is huge and I’ve split it out of over two minisodes. In this episode we’ll focus on 7 big blockers that most of us can take practical action to turnaround if pay close attention to our performance. 

Welcome to the 2020 Summer Series as we take a bring you the best of the best episodes on from the world of elite sport and performance.  In this episode, we meet Janine Shepherd AM, Resilience and Motivation guru on Cultivating gratitude, the 12 Pillars of Resilience and healing through laughter. Go to: www.chiefmaker.com.au/136 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com.au/score-card Janine was an Australian cross country skier, when in 1986, while training for the Winter Olympics on her bike in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, she was hit by a speeding truck. She broke multiple bones in her body, lost 5 litres of blood and spent the next 6 months in the spinal unit of a hospital where she began her long journey from probable death to recovery. While learning to walk again, she gained her private and commercial pilot’s licences and has gone on to receive an instructor rating, an aerobatics rating and seaplane rating. Janine has also completed multiple academic qualifications and written 6 books, inspired films and coached and spoken to millions of people. She has 3 children, and received the Order of Australia (AM) in 2001 and the Outstanding Young Person of the World in 1998. In this episode we talk about:  How the power of cultivating gratitude and the gift of acceptance got her through her hospital experience; How letting go of her former identity helped her discover a new one beyond her wildest dreams; The resilience she developed while going through a marriage breakup, financial disaster and moving countries; Finding laughter and rewiring your brain for a different experience of life; and How the ketogenic diet helped her become pain-free. Connecting with Janine Shepherd AM You can reach Janine on her website and can find her various books on Amazon. Books and resources mentioned in the episode Janine’s TED Talk - A broken body isn't a broken person Defiant - by Janine Shepherd AM Test Your Resilience The Brain that Changes Itself - by Norman Doidge The 30-Day Ketogenic Cleanse - by Maria Emmerich Articles by Steve Phinney Anatomy of an Illness - by Norman Cousins Man's Search for Meaning - by Viktor Frankl Power of Now - by Eckhart Tolle New Earth - by Eckhart Tolle The Hero’s Journey - by Joseph Campbell

Welcome to the 2020 Summer Series as we take a bring you the best of the best episodes on from the world of elite sport and performance.  In this episode I talk about confidence and the critical role it plays in performance and career progression. The topics is huge and I’ve split it out of over two minisodes. In this episode we’ll focus on 7 big blockers that most of us can take practical action to turnaround if pay close attention to our performance. 

Welcome to the 2020 Summer Series as we take a bring you the best of the best episodes on from the world of elite sport and performance.  In this episode, we meet Ali Terai, Founder & CEO of Future Golf on turning lemons into lemonade, business gestation and value exchange. Go to: www.chiefmaker.com.au/138 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com.au/score-card Ali founded Future Golf, a passion-driven business launched with less than $200 and a Facebook post, which is now one of Australia’s fastest growing startups He also founded The Inspire Project, teaching young people Entrepreneurship, and has authored, crowdfunded and published a children’s book called A Little Penguin’s Guide to Life. If that’s not enough, Ali has founded and launched a wallet, travel blog, pop-up burger restaurant, pub-crawl company, professional preparation program and number of smaller golf ventures. He was a winner at the 2019 Telstra Business Awards and has been nominated for various other awards. In this episode we talk about:  How an eager young Ali found a loophole in the system of selling The AFL’s matchday program, The Record, and how he “turned lemons into lemonade”; How he has built passion-based businesses and loves speaking to young people about transformation; Why he spent a long time on the sidelines waiting for the businesses to gestate before jumping in full-time; and The value-exchange business models he has devised and how they have evolved. Connecting with Ali Terai You can reach Ali on LinkedIn and through his websites, Future Golf and AliTerai.com. Books and resources mentioned in the episode The Lean Startup - by Eric Ries The E-Myth Contractor - by Michael Gerber The 4-Hour Workweek - by Tim Ferriss A Little Penguin’s Guide to Life - by Ali Terai

Welcome to the 2020 Summer Series as we take a bring you the best of the best episodes on from the world of elite sport and performance.  Take 3 deep breaths before you listen to this episode. Centre the soul. The 'busy-ness' syndrome is in plague proportions and is driving so many managers towards burn-out, low quality work, strained relationships and disconnecting from their purpose and meaning. Recovery is our great weapon in bringing our true spirit and greatest performances to the table. Without effective recovery we can not perform at our best and we look like we need development rather than a promotion. In this episode I cover the importance of recovery and a range of 'active' and 'passive' recovery techniques that work in the corporate world. 

Welcome to the 2020 Summer Series as we take a bring you the best of the best episodes on from the world of elite sport and performance.  In this episode we hear from Golf Coaching legend Peter Knight on mastering your craft. Peter Knight is one of only four master golf professionals in Australia. He is the author of Iron Golf Mind and has over 25 of years successfully coaching at State and National level as well as driving golf programmes for the Australian Institute of Sport, Golf Australia, Taiwan Golf, Golf Victoria, NSW Golf and NSW Institute of Sport. In 2012 he was one of three coaches in Victoria recognised for his contribution to coaching in Australia over the past 100 years. His book is called Iron Golf Mind: Five lessons to achieve an amazingly strong mindset for golf. And might I add - your career and life in general.  During this far reaching interview we explore: His 5 C's of Optimal Performance - Confidence, Concentration, Commitment, Composure and Competitiveness What is mastery and how you can apply it in your work How do you build the right routines around your performances The most important question you should ask yourself everyday if you want to master your profession You can connect with Peter on Facebook here @MelbourneGolfCoach.

Welcome to the 2020 Summer Series as we take a bring you the best of the best episodes on from the world of elite sport and performance. We kick things off with a repeat of a one of our most popular episodes... In this episode we talk about executing your Life Vision as part 2. If you haven’t listened to Episode 57 of building your Life Vision I’d recommend doing that first.   There is an old saying, “Vision without execution is just a dream”.  And, chief, I’ve got a confession so make this was me. I was a dreamer with all sorts of grand ideas about who or what I’d become. I always had new ideas and goals that all seemed to flow from my creative mind.  I was the line from poem “George Gray” by Edgar Lee Masters that I read in Ep 57 on building your life vision...“a boat longing for the sea and yet afraid.” I was stuck in my own sheltered harbour. Not willing to do the hard work break the boundaries, to look inside myself at the things I liked about myself the least or the limiting beliefs I held and grow beyond them.  It was only when I realised that all greatness requires challenge. It will requires a thousand steps one after the other to change my game. One must have a vision and one must execute. I’ve seen too many people with only one part of the pie.  In Life Vision Part 1 we did some dreaming and created your life vision. Now we focus on execution. We take specific planned action towards our goals. 

Welcome to the 2020 Summer Series as we take a bring you the best of the best episodes on from the world of elite sport and performance.  In this episode, we meet Neil Craig, AFL Coach and England Rugby High Performance Manager on high performance environments, your North Star and decision-making under pressure. Go to: www.chiefmaker.com.au/123 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com.au/score-card Neil is best known as being a former Australian rules footballer and as the Head Coach of the Adelaide Crows Football Club. His other stints in the AFL have included being the fitness adviser at the Crows, and having various coaching roles at the Melbourne Demons, Essendon Bombers and Carlton Blues. Since 2017, he has been England Rugby’s High Performance Manager under the head coach Eddie Jones. In this episode we talk about: What a high performance environment is and how to create one; Why knowing your North Star - your purpose and values - is critical to success; How to make complex decisions under pressure; and Why leadership is not about you, but all about you. Connecting with Neil Craig You can reach Neil on LinkedIn. Thanks to Peter Knight for recommending Neil.

Welcome to the 2020 Summer Series as we take a bring you the best of the best episodes on from the world of elite sport and performance. We kick things off with a repeat of a one of our most popular episodes...   In this episode we build your own Life & Career Vision. "George Gray" I have studied many times The marble which was chiseled for me-- A boat with a furled sail at rest in a harbor. In truth it pictures not my destination But my life. For love was offered me and I shrank from its disillusionment; Sorrow knocked at my door, but I was afraid; Ambition called to me, but I dreaded the chances. Yet all the while I hungered for meaning in my life. And now I know that we must lift the sail And catch the winds of destiny Wherever they drive the boat. To put meaning in one's life may end in madness, But life without meaning is the torture Of restlessness and vague desire-- It is a boat longing for the sea and yet afraid. - Edgar Lee Masters, 1868 - 1950 To leave the harbour chief we must start with a destination. One that inspires us and drives us to personal greatness. In this episode we will talk through creating your own Life Vision.    The very first time I did a vision board was in 2007. It was a transformative period of my life and I was reading self-help books by the dozen. They ALL said you need a vision. Without it you simply don’t know what direction you’re going. They said it’s like when you decide you want to go away for a weekend and what you do first is imagine what the perfect weekend would be like you create a vision in your head. Then you go about finding the right region, accommodation and activities that’ll help you achieve your vision. It all starts with vision. Without the vision you don’t even leave your home in the first place. 

This is part 3 of a 3-part series on Career Crossroads and our topic today is make smart moves.   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/156   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: chiefmaker.com/scorecard   Today we will cover: How to create multiple options and actions whether you stay or go from your current role; Ensure you’re covering all of your bases to enable smart decision-making; and Get your “chief mindset” working well before you need to make your move. Stay epic, Greg

In this episode, we meet Craig Murphy, Chief HR Officer of Henley Properties on the role of HR in a modern business, the business of people, and getting business transformation right.   Go to: www.chiefmaker.com/155   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card   Craig’s full title is the General Manager, Customer, People and Culture at Henley Homes, a role he has held since July 2016.   He has significant multi-industry experience in telecommunications, mining, steel manufacturing, and property development and construction.   Craig is also a Certified Professional of the Australian HR Institute (CAHRI), an expert advisor to the People & Leadership Committee of Victoria University and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.   His expertise lies in HR strategy development and deployment, organization design & restructuring, union negotiation, learning & development and leadership of global HR teams.   In this episode we talk about:  How employees can bring their unique value proposition to work every day; The role of HR in a modern business; Not forgetting that resources are humans too; and How to absolutely nail business transformation!   Connecting with Craig Murphy You can reach Craig via LinkedIn.   Books and resources mentioned in the episode The Coaching Habit - by Michael Stanier The New HR Leader’s First 100 Days - by Alan Collins

This is part 2 of a 3-part series on Career Crossroads and our topic today is identifying the problem.   For more info check out chiefmaker.com/154   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: chiefmaker.com/scorecard   Today we will cover: A framework to identify the root cause of the problems you’re experiencing in your current role; We’ll look at how to evaluate the pros and cons of 3 areas in this process; and How to make the ultimate decision of staying or going from your current role. Stay epic, Greg