Michael Lorrigan is the Director of Cafe Two14. Cafe Two14 has multiple locations across Brisbane and they continue to grow. Ben and Michael discuss the leadership skills that Michael developed when serving in the Army and how he applies it business and some of the strategies that Cafe Two14 is using to continue to grow in uncertain times.

Michael also talks about the 'No-one Left Behind' initiative and the 'Diggers Rest' initiative. We also had the opportunity to hear about Two14 Recruitment, how they look to tackle the issue of Veteran's re-entering the workforce and continuing to support them moving forward.

Cafe Two 14 continues to honour our heritage and the veterans who served Australia in the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment by adopting the green and white patch colours in our branding as well as their motto, 'forward'.

They are a proud Australian small business, serving local communities and giving back to support Australian military veterans and their families.

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Weekly Live Episode

Jason O'Regan joins Ben for the weekly live episode of the Ironside Coffee and Leadership Podcast. In this episode, they cover:

Are the days of the Gold watch and chain over?

Why you shouldn't get footy tips from Ben

Are you setting young leaders up for failure if they are promoted too quickly?

Are veterans their own worst enemy?

Are parenting and leadership skills interchangeable?

Watching

The Social Dilemma

Listening

Seth Godin on the Tim Ferriss Podcast

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The Ironside Coffee and Leadership Podcast - Episode 26

In this episode, Ben catches up with Anthony from Second Rodeo Clothing.

We talk about how Anthony came to start the business and how he has overcome some of the challenges of starting your own online business. Some of the resources we talk about in the episode:

Second Rodeo Clothing

Average 70kg D@ck Head - Dan Pronk

Unforgiving 60 - Podcast

Gary Vaynerchuck

Travis Barker and Blink 182

CORE Leadership Speaker Series - 05 November at The Australian War Memorial or check out the Ironside Coffee Youtube Channel for the LiveStream

Head to www.ironsidecoffeeco.com.au to check out the new website. We now have an option for a subscription and are excited to announce The Endless Sabot. You can also book the Van, the Corporate Coffee Cart, or order an Ironside Wooden Flag. Podcast listeners can get free postage Australia Wide by entering the Code Word podcast at check-out.

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A show has been added to the lineup each week, and this is the first one. The format is simple:

No editing

30 minutes

Same format each week

We will answer listener questions without prep.

In this episode, we discuss the Canberra Raiders and the Penrith Panthers, our tips for the Grand Finals this week, talk about trust and review what we are reading, listening or watching.

Please send questions to any Ironside social platform, or email them to [email protected]

Head to www.ironsidecoffeeco.com.au to check out the new website. We now have an option for a subscription and are excited to announce The Endless Sabot. You can also book the Van, the Corporate Coffee Cart, or order an Ironside Wooden Flag. Podcast listeners can get free postage Australia Wide by entering the Code Word podcast at check-out.

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Jake Truman is a Product Manager (ANZ) at Wargaming. Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher.

In this episode, Ben and Jake talk about World of Tanks and what has led to this game continuing to grow in its 10th. We also discuss what challenges Jake has faced in his new leadership position. Jake gives a great overview of Start with Why by Simon Sinek, and we talk about how the Golden Circle applies to World of Tanks and Wargaming.

Check out all of the Eagle Standard by Aquilifer Leadership Blogs, Podcasts, and Videos at https://linktr.ee/EagleStandard. If you have any suggested guests or would like to contribute, reach out to the team at [email protected]

All remote episodes of the Eagle Standard Podcast are recorded using riverside.fm. This platform is purpose built for podcasters. To find out more head to here.

Christie-Lee Gulley is the founder and owner of The Rich Pour Espresso Bar.

Christie-Lee established the Rich Pour at 19 years of age in 2010 and has grown her business to include multiple bricks and mortar Cafes and 4 mobile vans, servicing the Brisbane area.

Nyomie and Christie-Lee discuss how she leapt to get into running her own business at a young age and talk about the lessons she has learnt along the way.

Get in touch with Christie-Lee and the Rich Pour Team if you need coffee at your event in the Brisbane area.

Facebook

Instagram

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Ben, Jason and Chris discuss their leadership mistakes as they record the first episode of the podcast in the studio at Ironside Coffee's new Headquarters. They reflect on the last 2 episodes, discuss fights outside of kebab shops, and make mistakes as Squadron Sergeant Majors. (Sorry to disappoint, but the last 2 points are not related).

Full Audio Versions

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Apple - http://ironside.club/Apple22

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

Callsign Chaos - Jim Mattis http://ironside.club/Chaos

Turn the Ship Around - David Marquet http://ironside.club/Ship

Turn the Ship Around Workbook - David Marquet http://ironside.club/ShipWB

Tobruk - Peter FitzSimons http://ironside.club/TobrukAudio

James Cook - Peter FitSimons http://ironside.club/CaptCook

Unforgiving 60 - Podcast with Tim Curtis and Ben Pronk https://www.unforgiving60.com/hosts

CORE Leadership Speaker Series http://ironside.club/Blaxland

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Episode 21 follows on from the last Episode with guests Lucy Evans and Lauren Barclay. Lucy and Lauren are both graduates of the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) and are currently in their last phase of training at the Royal Military College (RMC).

Lucy and Lauren both grew up on the Sunshine Coast and competed in Surf Lifesaving before joining the Army and attending ADFA once they completed High School.

Over the past 2 episodes, we have been fortunate to talk with 4 of Australia's future leaders, and it is clear that the future Australian Army is in good hands with the calibre of these young leaders.

Resources mentioned in this episode of the podcast

The Crossroad - Mark Donaldson, VC

Callsign Chaos - Jim Mattis

The Learning Leader Podcast - Ryan Hawk

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On this episode of the Podcast, Ben is joined by regular hosts Chris Sharp and Jason O'Regan and Nick Toohey and Jack Carroll. Nick and Jack are currently in 1st Class at the Royal Military College Duntroon. They reflect on their time at The Australian Defence Force Academy, the impact of sport and coaching, and what they are looking forward to once training has been completed.

Thanks to Jack and Nick, and good luck with the final months of training.

Head to www.ironsidecoffeeco.com.au to check out the new website. We now have an option for a subscription and are excited to announce The Endless Sabot. You can also book the Van, the Corporate Coffee Cart, or order an Ironside Wooden Flag. Podcast listeners can get free postage Australia Wide by entering the Code Word podcast at check-out.

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Wayne Preedy is currently the Team Manager Emergency Management for the Townsville City Council and the Local Disaster Coordinator for the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group.

Wayne had a significant positive impact early in Ben's career. They discuss his Army career, become friends with the great Australian Rock Band Killing Heidi, and how the North Queensland community came together in the 2019 Townsville floods.

Wayne also shares the toughest test he had as a leader. Leading a team when a much loved and valued team member is tragically killed in an accident.

Head to www.ironsidecoffeeco.com.au to check out the new website. We now have an option for a subscription and are excited to announce The Endless Sabot. You can also book the Van, the Corporate Coffee Cart, or order an Ironside Wooden Flag. Podcast listeners can get free postage Australia Wide by entering the Code Word podcast at check-out.

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