Is your business ready for AI - and your team ready for growth?

Our first guest on this week’s episode, AI enthusiast and business strategist Kelvin Wiggins, explains why failing to adopt AI puts businesses at risk - including from rising costs and shrinking customer expectations. As CEO of AI Connections for Business, Kelvin also shares several practical “quick wins” using AI to free teams from repetitive work.

Next, Sue Barrett –  founder and CEO of Barrett Consulting Group and the Selling Better movement - explores how communication must evolve as organisations scale. Sue highlights the role of empowered team leaders, clear channels and embedded values to keep culture and purpose alive during growth.

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Building eco-friendly brands and tackling the downsides of AI are timely issues in the business world – and we’ve got both covered in this week’s episode.

First, we dive in with Olympian-turned-founder Bronte Campbell, who shares how frustration with traditional activewear led her to co-found sustainable activewear brand Earthletica. She also explains why consistency, discipline and feedback – essential skills in elite sport – are just as critical for business success.

Then Neal Woolrich from Gartner helps us navigate the murkier waters of AI at work, unpacking how to tackle low-quality, AI-generated content – also known as “AI work slop”. 

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Mindset, manifestation, and building a strong advisory board: they’re three very different approaches that can all play a role in success, as our guests this week explain.

To kick this episode off, serial entrepreneur Hilton Misso shares his remarkable career journey: from suburban law firm to major wins across law, real estate, and childcare. Drawing on insights from his new book How to Manifest Success, Hilton discusses the role mindset and intuition have played in his career - and why he views adversity, including chronic health challenges, as a gift.

Then, LinkedIn trainer Karen Tisdell explains how to build a formal or informal “board of advisors” on LinkedIn. She shares practical tips for finding the right experts; staying visible to them; and ensuring you have the right team in your corner to help navigate the changing business landscape.

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Just how important is networking in the age of AI - and what's the business case for environmental investing? Two business thinkers weigh in on these timely themes in this week’s episode.

First, Roxanne Calder of EST10 Recruitment explains why genuine human connection matters more than ever in an AI-driven hiring landscape. She shares practical tips for building authentic relationships through curiosity, generosity and “micro touches” - and the biggest networking mistakes to avoid.

Then, Elio D’Amato, co-founder and executive director of EnviroInvest, outlines why environmentally conscious investing is no longer just ethical, but a compelling long-term investment case.

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Are your people excited about AI, or quietly anxious about what it means for their jobs? And how psychologically safe is your workplace culture when it comes to dealing with this uncertainty? 

On this week’s episode, we explore how leaders can help teams navigate rapid change without losing trust or momentum. Suhini Wijayasinghe, Head of HR Solutions at people2people Recruitment, shares new research on why many workers feel unprepared for an AI-driven future. She explains how employers can build AI literacy without fear.

Then, leadership consultant Sue Barrett, of Barrett Consulting Group, explains why psychological safety and clear communication matter most during uncertainty. She shares her top tips on how leaders can guide teams forward, even when they don’t have all the answers.

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What is “greenwashing” - and how can businesses avoid it? And what does it take to build a future-ready, people-first workplace culture? In this episode, Elio D’Amato, founder of EnviroInvest, explains what greenwashing is, why it matters, and why regulators are cracking down. He outlines the risks for business leaders and shares practical guidance on communicating environmental claims clearly, credibly and legally.

Next, leadership expert Mirjana Boznovska, founder and CEO of One Beyond Success, shares insights from her book Future of Work: A Blueprint, explaining why people-first cultures, sustainable leadership and intrinsic motivation are now business imperatives. Mirjana also shares her thoughts on what the next decade of work looks like for businesses and leaders alike.

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Entrepreneurship today demands more than hustle; it requires humanity, clarity and better support. In this week’s episode, entrepreneurial futurist Andrew Griffiths shares the qualities that underpin long-term success - from resilience and curiosity to embracing what makes you uniquely human in an AI-driven world. Andrew also offers sharp insights on modern marketing, brand differentiation and future-ready skills.

Then, CEO advisor and author Anthony Moss reveals why advisory boards are a powerful yet overlooked advantage. He shares when to introduce one, who to invite, and how the right advisors can help leaders break through growth plateaus and commercial isolation.

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Bigger and louder doesn’t always mean better - in business or on LinkedIn. In this week’s episode, two experts share their insights around focusing on quality over noise. First up, LinkedIn trainer Karen Tisdell explains how business leaders can build credibility and real relationships with a strong profile - without feeling pressured to constantly post content. She shares practical tips for creating a profile that inspires confidence - and avoiding common mistakes (including over-AI polish).

Next, what if chasing a “bigger” business is the very thing holding you back?  Brad Giles, founder of Evolution Partners, challenges the business world’s common obsession with growth. Drawing on his new book, Brad unpacks the hidden costs of chasing scale, including toxic teams and disloyal customers.

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Burnout isn’t a badge of honour - and empathy isn’t a “soft” skill. In this week’s episode, two innovative business thinkers explore strategies for avoiding exhaustion while cultivating meaningful connections that elevate both personal and professional performance.

First, Tim Jack Adams, founder of greenx7, introduces Energised, his practical guide to restoring sustainable energy through sleep, mindset relationships and rhythm, starting with a simple question: how’s your battery?

Then Daniel Murray, CEO of Empathic Consulting, challenges traditional leadership thinking, explaining why empathy is a powerful performance multiplier. Drawing from his book The Empathy Gap, Daniel reveals how real connection can reshape culture, boost influence and drive results in today’s demanding workplaces.

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Is your workplace culture empowering people or quietly silencing them - and could poor experiences be driving customers away faster than you realise? In this week’s episode, leadership expert Marnie Brokenshire, cofounder of Uncapped Potential, unpacks the growing risk of culture slipping into “cult-like” control and why psychological safety matters. Then Greg Nicolle, Group Manager of Client Success at Thryv Australia, explains why customer experience can outweigh product quality and shares three practical ways businesses can build loyalty and keep customers coming back.

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