The Honest CEO Show
Podcasts
The Honest CEO show is a podcast dedicated to sharing the authentic stories of special guests who join the show; they are passionate, extraordinary business people sharing their ups and downs, and their key insights from their journey to building success in business. The show is hosted by Caroline Kennedy, an experienced CEO who has built a reputation as one of Australia's foremost experts on business. Caroline's work has been recognised with both awards and media coverage. As a business mentor Caroline is passionate about sharing her knowledge, to support others, so they thrive. She love seeing people achieving their wildest dreams, building a life and a business they love. The Honest CEO show features episodes about key business topics and learning from the people out in the real business world. www.ceohq.com.au
Location:
Australia
Genres:
Podcasts
Description:
The Honest CEO show is a podcast dedicated to sharing the authentic stories of special guests who join the show; they are passionate, extraordinary business people sharing their ups and downs, and their key insights from their journey to building success in business. The show is hosted by Caroline Kennedy, an experienced CEO who has built a reputation as one of Australia's foremost experts on business. Caroline's work has been recognised with both awards and media coverage. As a business mentor Caroline is passionate about sharing her knowledge, to support others, so they thrive. She love seeing people achieving their wildest dreams, building a life and a business they love. The Honest CEO show features episodes about key business topics and learning from the people out in the real business world. www.ceohq.com.au
Language:
English
Episodes
Ep 29. Andrew Tucker CEO of ITonCloud
12/18/2017
Andrew Tucker is the CEO of ITonCloud which helps businesses simplify and automate their IT systems by leveraging the cloud. Andrew has more than 20 years of experience as a successful business owner and passionate entrepreneur. His goal has always been to build and drive ventures to deliver unmatched service levels, customer value and trust. Listen in for some gold nuggets from Andrew on how to ensure your business remains sustainable is a rapidly changing market landscape.
Duration:00:29:48
Ep 28. Joel Norton CEO of Kalido
9/21/2017
The journey to the top for Joel Norton hasn’t been what you would usually expect of a CEO. Having worked his way up from the very bottom, Joel attributes his success not to formal education but rather to experience. Starting his career as a marketing consultant in 1988, Joel has been on the long road to the top progressing through different roles at varying companies from General Manager to CMO and finally to CEO of Kalido, a major business within the ASX listed IVE Group with a turnover in...
Duration:00:28:31
Ep 27. Dominique Lyone Managing Director of COS (Complete Office Supplies)
7/23/2017
We chat with Dominique Lyone, Managing Director of COS (Complete Office Supplies), about his journey from immigrant to head of Australia’s only privately-owned national office supplies business, COS, which has an annual turnover of $130 million. Dominique’s story is one of family, perseverance and passion. After fleeing Egypt following the 1967 Six Day War, Dominique and his family settled in Western Sydney with almost nothing to start a new life. Family Business equates to about 70% of all...
Duration:00:28:59
Ep 26. Elizabeth McIntyre,CEO of Think Brick,the Australian industry body for clay brick & paver
4/3/2017
Elizabeth McIntyre, CEO of Think Brick, the Australian industry body for clay brick and paver manufacturers, on her interesting career journey and her advice for anyone considering about changing career direction. Elizabeth’s career journey has been far from a straight line. From Ford Motorsport and V8 Supercars to children’s TV with Walt Disney Television International, and now in construction as CEO of Think Brick, Elizabeth’s career has spanned roles in diverse industries. Elizabeth is...
Duration:00:40:48
Ep 25. Bruce Nixon CEO of Holocentric, an Australian technology company,
2/28/2017
As CEO of Holocentric, an Australian technology company, Bruce is fiercely passionate in his belief that companies can achieve greater performance by better understanding how people, process and technology come together to meet strategic objectives as well as regulatory obligations. Holocentric has assisted some of Australia’s largest organisations to implement Holocentric’s innovative BMS platform, which uses bespoke modelling software to provide clarity and accountability over all facets...
Duration:00:35:03
Ep 24. Angela Ferguson MD of leading interior and architectural workplace design firm, Futurespace
2/16/2017
As a woman in a male dominated industry, Angela is creating pathways for other women to step up and achieve success. She is also focused on developing the next generation of workplace designers, helping them develop the skills and confidence to make it in a tough industry. Futurespace works with some of the world’s top companies, including American Express, Microsoft, Qantas, and Google. In the past year alone, Futurespace has worked with PwC, EA Games, KPMG, REA Group, MYOB, Magellan and...
Duration:00:35:38
Ep 23. Diem Fuggersberger talks about her journey from child refugee to successful business women.
2/8/2017
Arriving in Australia as a child refugee from Vietnam, with no belongings, no home, and no English, Diem Fuggersberger has risen from challenging beginnings to be a proud, passionate and values driven businesswoman. As co-founding CEO of Berger Ingredients, Diem and her husband Werner have built a multi-million dollar food-manufacturing business. Berger Ingredients is now the supplier behind many high profile food brands including Primo Smallgoods, as well as the home brands of major...
Duration:00:45:42
Ep. 22 How To Gain That Leadership Edge with Sonia McDonald.
1/29/2017
My guest today is Sonia McDonald, CEO & Founder of LeadershipHQ; is an Entrepreneur, Thought Leader, Dynamic Keynote Speaker, Leadership Coach and Author. Sonia McDonald was recently named in the Top 250 Influential Women across the Globe. She has over 25 years’ human resource management, leadership and organisational development experience. She has held senior leadership roles in organisational development, learning and development, human resources and talent management fields across the...
Duration:00:47:56
Ep. 21 Love & Addiction with Lorraine Wood founder of Australia’s leading addiction centre.
1/19/2017
This is a very personal interview for me as I grew up in an environment of addiction, and my guest Lorraine founded the Australia’s leading addiction and mental health centre. Lorraine Wood is the co-founder and owner of South Pacific Private, Australia’s leading addiction and mental health centre, and is also the author of Love & Addiction, a personal memoir of her inspirational life. From New Zealand farmer to a successful Australian business owner, Lorraine has certainly had an...
Duration:00:42:22
Ep 20. Vision & Goal Setting Blockbuster - Kick Start Your Business
12/13/2016
How to Create A Powerful Vision to Kick Start 2017 and Make It Your Best Year Ever! If you feel like you don’t know where to start with goal setting and strategic planning, then this episode is for you. Strategy & Goal Setting is such an important part of business, particularly as we start the new year in 2017. The first part of goal setting is setting the stage for where you want your business to be in 3 - 5 years time. These are your stretch goals, your stretch goals will influence and...
Duration:00:14:47
Ep. 19 Small Business Big Marketing. How to grow your business using these top marketing hacks.
12/1/2016
My guest today is Tim Reid is founder and host of Australia and New Zealand’s number one business and marketing podcast - The Small Business Big Marketing Show, which can also be found on all Virgin Australia domestic and international flights. Having launched his hit program seven years ago and with well over 300 episodes under his belt, it regularly ranks on iTunes above the Australian Stock Exchange, Alan Jones, Tim Ferris and even outranks Harvard Business School as the number one...
Duration:00:46:23
Ep 18. How to disrupt an industry, with publicity and influencer marketing expert, Bec Derrington
11/14/2016
I had the pleasure of talking with Bec Derrington, the founder of disruptor publicity platform SourceBottle, a free subscription service that distributes 50,000+ emails a day, each crammed with free media leads. In 2009, Bec started the service to disrupt the traditional media relations model and ensure everyone had free access to media leads to tell their story. Since then, SourceBottle has significantly altered the way the media and sources connect by helping journalists unearth fresh,...
Duration:00:58:14
Ep 17. Kylie Hammond - Expert Advice on how to Capitalise on a Board for Business Growth
11/4/2016
Kylie Hammond, CEO and Founder of Director Institute, is a leading board and executive search and board talent management consultant and Australia’s foremost CEO business mentor. Kylie share with us her expert advice on how to capabilities on a board for business growth. Director Institute is the fastest growing network of board directors in the region and aims to refresh boards in Australia by addressing the gap around connecting fresh director talent with board opportunities. Kylie has...
Duration:00:41:16
Ep 16. Tips On How to Close The Gender Pay Gap
10/27/2016
After talking with 6PR breakfast radio in Perth about the Australian gender pay gap of 16.2%, I recorded this segment which outlines my tips for how women can help close the pay gap. In light of what is happening in Iceland the issue is topical. I encourage the women of the world to take responsibility for effecting the change and take real action. Action, albeit collective or individual is what will be the catalyst for change. If you suspect, you are being underpaid for your role. Do the...
Duration:00:07:57
Ep. 15 Olivia Ruello - The Power of a Community & The Strength and Resilience of Women
10/24/2016
My guest today is Olivia is the CEO of Australia’s largest community for women, Business Chicks. She started her career in industrial relations, before moving into senior roles in the HR and recruitment industries. At just 24 years old, Olivia was appointed General Manager of a well-respected recruitment firm and went to lead her team to win multiple recruitment agency of the year awards, largely thanks to her ability of understanding customers and commitment to creating a human way of doing...
Duration:00:54:07
Ep 14. Amanda Rose - The Power of Strategic Connection & Building A personal Brand
10/19/2016
My guest today is Amanda Rose. Amanda is Australia’s only Strategic Connector. A Keynote Speaker, CEO of The Business Woman Media, and Founding Director of Western Sydney Women. As one of the most influential people on LinkedIn, Amanda Rose (#BossLady) is quoted as an “internet winning blogger” by TIME.com and contributes regularly to HuffingtonPost, Sydney Morning Herald, SkyBusiness, Women’s Agenda SmartCompany.com.au on how to master a successful brand, career and business. A passionate...
Duration:00:44:59
Ep 13. How To Tap Into Existing Technology to Innovate - Business Blockbuster Series -
10/15/2016
Innovation is not the work only a genius can perform. Anyone can innovate, given the correct framework and environment. To keep up with the rapidly changing market conditions. Every business should be thinking more creatively. Leverage what exists already and combining them to innovate and stay ahead of the curve. I share my 3 steps process, including examples of how to leverage existing technology to innovate.
Duration:00:17:33
Ep 12. Kelly Jamieson - How to build a start-up into a successful multinational business.
10/10/2016
My guest today is a highly successful entrepreneur, Kelly Baker-Jamieson. Along with her sister Abbey, runs the chocolate gift emporium, Edible Blooms. From a small business start-up in 2005, Edible Blooms celebrates their 10th birthday in 2015 and employs more than 50 staff across seven locations and has grown into a household name in Australia for gift delivery. Edible Blooms was named 2009 Telstra Small Business of the Year for Australia and in 2011 Kelly SA Telstra Business Woman of the...
Duration:00:31:20
Ep 11. Andrew Griffiths - Australia's #1 small business author.
10/3/2016
My guest today is Andrew Griffiths. From humble beginnings growing up as an orphan. To global entrepreneur, keynote presenter and international bestselling author. Andrew is a powerful inspiration to business owners around the world. It has been almost 20 years since Andrew’s first book ‘101 Ways to Market Your first hit the shelves. The way we do business has evolved furiously during this time. In an age where we are drowning in information but thirsty for wisdom. Andrew now has 12...
Duration:00:48:27
Ep 10. Mia Klitsas - 2014 Telstra Victorian Young Businesswoman of the Year.
9/19/2016
My guest today Mia Klitsas founder and CEO of Millie & More who produce the brand Moxie. Mia is a Melbourne based entrepreneur with a passion for social entrepreneurship and women’s rights. Her “moxie” brand of women’s personal care products are a familiar sight at Woolworths, Coles, Chemist Warehouse and other major retailers locally, internationally and also online. Whilst studying a Bachelor of Business at RMIT, Mia and her business partner identified a gap in the women's personal care...
Duration:00:47:35