Executive Excellence

Hear how Geotechnical Engineer Barry Land went from start up to successful business owner with his Co-Founders Ian Thompson and David Carson. Hear what it really takes to go from specialization to scaled business ready for acquisition by RSK Group.

What’s it like to close a deal which shapes a nation?

In this episode Michael sits down with Ted O'Brien MP to understand what it take to lead, negotiate and pen the deal on the Olympic Games for your home state.

Ted is the current Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the former Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party. He famously contested Clive Palmer for the seat of Fairfax narrowly losing out by just 53 votes.

The conversation dives into what it’s like when your failures become front page news, and how you stay calm when the media are out to get you.