Leader Talk - By Brainiact

Louise Broekman, Founder of the Advisory Board Centre, is a trailblazer in professional advisory services with over 20 years of experience.

Louise specialises in executive education and professional development and is an expert in building collaborative business communities. Her notable achievements include expanding a licensed model across eight countries and chairing advisory boards for high-growth firms.

The Advisory Board Centre provides support for businesses and advisors, including executive training, market intelligence, and networking services. Louise’s role in shaping the advisory sector through innovation and education has made her a respected figure in driving value for businesses and professionals.
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Leader Talk is a weekly podcast proudly brought to you by Brainiact.

In this weekly show, our hosts former CEO of Pierlite Gustav Arianto and Elite Words Founder and Managing Director Natalie Dawson meet with leaders from across Australia and around the world. With one goal in mind: to give back to small to medium businesses across Australia.

Our vision is a world where everyone has access to great ideas. Leader Talk is just another Brainiact initiative to manifest this into reality.

The show is livestreamed each week on our YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.

It's also syndicated to wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.
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Links

Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73830351/
Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareddawson/

Hosts:
Gustav Arianto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavarianto/
Natalie Dawson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-dawson/

Guest:
Louise Broekman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-broekman/

Steve Finn is the Director and Co-Founder of Finn Business Sales, an influential Australian brand renowned for business sales, valuation, and consulting.

With 20 years of experience, Steve has personally sold hundreds of businesses and franchises, amassing a combined value of over $100 million. His expertise lies in handling large or complex businesses with multimillion-dollar revenues, supported by an extensive network of private investors.

Since its inception in 2004, The Finn Group has diversified into various niches, including Finn Business Sales, Finn Franchise Brokers, Finn Mergers and Acquisitions, and Finn Consulting Services, leading a team of over 70 professionals nationwide.
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Leader Talk is a weekly podcast proudly brought to you by Brainiact.

In this weekly show, our hosts former CEO of Pierlite Gustav Arianto and Elite Words Founder and Managing Director Natalie Dawson meet with leaders from across Australia and around the world. With one goal in mind: to give back to small to medium businesses across Australia.

Our vision is a world where everyone has access to great ideas. Leader Talk is just another Brainiact initiative to manifest this into reality.

The show is livestreamed each week on our YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.

It's also syndicated to wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.
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Links

Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73830351/
Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareddawson/

Hosts:
Gustav Arianto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavarianto/
Natalie Dawson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-dawson/

Guest:
Steve Finn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stfinn/

Emma Walsh is the founder and CEO of Parents At Work, Australia’s first service dedicated to helping parents return to work.

Parents At Work supports both parents and organisations to better manage the challenges that employees face when balancing work and family life. The company was recognised in Westpac’s 2017 list of Australia’s Top 200 Businesses of Tomorrow.

As a mother of three, Emma is a passionate advocate for improving parental leave and flexible work rights for working parents. She is an author and international speaker and also helps develop aspiring female leaders through leadership programmes. Emma was even shortlisted for the Telstra Business Woman of the Year 2010.
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Leader Talk is a weekly podcast proudly brought to you by Brainiact.

In this weekly show, our hosts former CEO of Pierlite Gustav Arianto and Elite Words Founder and Managing Director Natalie Dawson meet with leaders from across Australia and around the world. With one goal in mind: to give back to small to medium businesses across Australia.

Our vision is a world where everyone has access to great ideas. Leader Talk is just another Brainiact initiative to manifest this into reality.

The show is livestreamed each week on our YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.

It's also syndicated to wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.
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Links

Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73830351/
Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareddawson/

Hosts:
Gustav Arianto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavarianto/
Natalie Dawson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-dawson/

Guest:
Emma Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmawalshparentsatwork/

Marina Pullin, as the Managing Director of The Jungal and Founder of MCBI, has made significant strides in the professional world.

The Jungal, an award-winning platform, connects clients with Australia’s top 1000 verified freelancing professionals using innovative technology and data analysis. MCBI, equally acclaimed, is a consulting firm that enhances the skills of business analysts. With over 20 years in management consulting and a passion for the business analyst sector, Marina has driven positive change across various sectors through smart technology and people management.

Marina is passionate about ethical and sustainable commercial businesses and advocates freedom of work. She also volunteers as an English language teacher and is a not-for-profit director for Orana Australia Limited, a dynamic public speaker, and a university lecturer.
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Leader Talk is a weekly podcast proudly brought to you by Brainiact.

In this weekly show, our hosts former CEO of Pierlite Gustav Arianto and Elite Words Founder and Managing Director Natalie Dawson meet with leaders from across Australia and around the world. With one goal in mind: to give back to small to medium businesses across Australia.

Our vision is a world where everyone has access to great ideas. Leader Talk is just another Brainiact initiative to manifest this into reality.

The show is livestreamed each week on our YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.

It's also syndicated to wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.
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Links

Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73830351/
Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareddawson/

Hosts:
Gustav Arianto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavarianto/
Natalie Dawson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-dawson/

Guest:
Marina Pullin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinapullin/

Former Sportsgirl CEO Colleen Callander and executive life coach Shannah Kennedy are authors of Elevate – a book to empower readers to rise from ordinary to extraordinary.

Shannah Kennedy, a master life coach and life planner with 20 years of experience, has coached top athletes, CEOs, and high-performing executives, empowering them to achieve their goals. She’s also authored the global bestseller The Life Plan – Simple Strategies for a Meaningful Life and six other acclaimed titles.

Colleen Callander, with a 30-year retail career, is the former CEO of two top Australian fashion brands, Sportsgirl and Sussan. Known for building brands and winning cultures, Colleen also authored Leader by Design – Be Empowered to Lead with Confidence in Business and in Life.

Together, Shannah and Colleen balance family, fitness, and careers, working with leaders of renowned brands.
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Leader Talk is a weekly podcast proudly brought to you by Brainiact.

In this weekly show, our hosts ex-CEO of Pierlite Gustav Arianto and Elite Words Founder and Managing Director Natalie Dawson meet with leaders from across Australia and around the world. With one goal in mind: to give back to small to medium businesses across Australia.

Our vision is a world where everyone has access to great ideas. Leader Talk is just another Brainiact initiative to manifest this into reality.

The show is livestreamed each week on our YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.

It's also syndicated to wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.
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Links

Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73830351/
Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareddawson/

Hosts:
Gustav Arianto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavarianto/
Natalie Dawson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-dawson/

Guest:
Shannah Kennedy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannah-kennedy-8a898b1/
Colleen Callander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-callander-919678140/

Phil Hayes-Brown, inspired by his daughter who lives with a moderate intellectual impairment, has worked in the disability sector since 2010 and is the CEO of Wallara Australia.

Wallara Australia is a nonprofit organisation that works with 500 adults with various abilities, helping them achieve their fullest potential. Phil’s rich background includes roles as a commercial lawyer and sports marketer, including 13 years in elite sports leagues like the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Australia Football League (AFL). He uses his experience to engage the mainstream community through innovative partnerships and educational platforms to drive social change and empower individuals.

Phil’s goal is to reshape the conversation around disabilities, emphasising what people with disabilities can do rather than what they can’t. He provides employment to people with disability at Sages Cottage Australia, primarily in the hospitality and warehousing space.
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Leader Talk is a weekly podcast proudly brought to you by Brainiact.

In this weekly show, our hosts Pacific (wholesale) Director at Signify Gustav Arianto and Elite Words Founder and Managing Director Natalie Dawson meet with leaders from across Australia and around the world. With one goal in mind: to give back to small to medium businesses across Australia.

Our vision is a world where everyone has access to great ideas. Leader Talk is just another Brainiact initiative to manifest this into reality.

The show is livestreamed each week on our YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.

It's also syndicated to wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.
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Links

Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73830351/
Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareddawson/

Hosts:
Gustav Arianto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavarianto/
Natalie Dawson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-dawson/

Guest:
Phil Hayes-Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-hayes-brown-110b735/

Justin Roff-Marsh is a renowned author, thought leader, and founder of Ballistix, a sales management and marketing consultancy.

Ballistix specialises in Sales Process Engineering, a radical approach to the resourcing and management of the sales process. The approach enables organisations to a build high-throughput sales process, where salespeople focus on the conduct of appointments and delegate all non-critical tasks to the sales support function. Justin is also the author of "The Machine: A radical approach to the design of the sales function," a groundbreaking work that challenges conventional sales practices.

Justin is a prolific speaker for industry events, conferences and workshops and his Solution Design Workshops have benefited hundreds of companies across the globe, making him a respected figure in sales innovation.
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Leader Talk is a weekly podcast proudly brought to you by Brainiact.

In this weekly show, our hosts Pacific (wholesale) Director at Signify Gustav Arianto and Elite Words Founder and Managing Director Natalie Dawson meet with leaders from across Australia and around the world. With one goal in mind: to give back to small to medium businesses across Australia.

Our vision is a world where everyone has access to great ideas. Leader Talk is just another Brainiact initiative to manifest this into reality.

The show is livestreamed each week on our YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.

It's also syndicated to wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

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Links

Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73830351/
Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareddawson/

Hosts:
Gustav Arianto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavarianto/
Natalie Dawson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-dawson/

Guest:
Justin Roff-Marsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinroffmarsh/

Dan Cahill, a former McDonald's manager, now thrives as a Regional Franchisor for Jim's Mowing.

Dan dreamt of starting his own business and making his mark on the entrepreneurial world. His search for growth and opportunity led him to Jim's Group, where he could have the perfect combination of owning a franchise with an established support system and a proven business model.

Under the Jim's Mowing franchise, Dan's business soared with weekly sales reaching 17 to 21 thousand dollars. His journey from fast-food management to a successful Regional Franchisor highlights the transformative power of the right franchise, proving that with determination and guidance, entrepreneurial dreams can become a reality.
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Leader Talk is a weekly podcast proudly brought to you by Brainiact.

In this weekly show, our hosts Pacific (wholesale) Director at Signify Gustav Arianto and Elite Words Founder and Managing Director Natalie Dawson meet with leaders from across Australia and around the world. With one goal in mind: to give back to small to medium businesses across Australia.

Our vision is a world where everyone has access to great ideas. Leader Talk is just another Brainiact initiative to manifest this into reality.

The show is livestreamed each week on our YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.

It's also syndicated to wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

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Links

Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73830351/
Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareddawson/

Hosts:
Gustav Arianto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavarianto/
Natalie Dawson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-dawson/

Guest:
Dan Cahill:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-cahill-/

Larry Robertson is a globally recognised leadership advisor and speaker with more than three decades of experience guiding some of Australia’s most high-profile leaders, including people Mark Bouris and Westpac CEO Peter King. He helps current and aspiring leaders around the world be their best and give their most.

After starting his career in the Irish Guards in the 1970s, Larry transitioned into the UK advertising industry, where he built a strong reputation as a creative and passionate leader. After moving to Australia in the 1980s and establishing – and subsequently selling – an advertising agency here, Larry then launched Robertson Burns. This leadership consultancy offers one-on-one or team-focused leadership guidance and training. Larry is also an in-demand speaker.
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Leader Talk is a weekly podcast proudly brought to you by Brainiact.

In this weekly show, our hosts Pacific (wholesale) Director at Signify Gustav Arianto and Elite Words Founder and Managing Director Natalie Dawson meet with leaders from across Australia and around the world. With one goal in mind: to give back to small to medium businesses across Australia.

Our vision is a world where everyone has access to great ideas. Leader Talk is just another Brainiact initiative to manifest this into reality.

The show is livestreamed each week on our YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.

It's also syndicated to wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

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Links

Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73830351/
Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareddawson/

Hosts:
Gustav Arianto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavarianto/
Natalie Dawson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-dawson/

Guest:
Larry Robertson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryrobertsonleadership/

Lauren Oakes is the CEO of Megaphone, a Melbourne-based digital agency that has been recognised as the 2021 #1 Social Media Agency of the Year. Under her leadership, the agency has grown to over 120 employees and expanded to six cities. Lauren's journey with Megaphone began as a Junior Account Manager when the agency was just a small startup. She is passionate about promoting women in leadership and has achieved over 70% female representation in leadership positions at Megaphone.

Beyond the day-to-day work, Lauren is passionate about giving back to the community through pro-bono marketing services and volunteering opportunities for her team. And as a mentor to fellow women in business, Lauren is always eager to share her wisdom and support others in their own professional journeys.

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Leader Talk is a weekly podcast proudly brought to you by Brainiact.

In this weekly show, our hosts Pacific (wholesale) Director at Signify Gustav Arianto and Elite Words Founder and Managing Director Natalie Dawson meet with leaders from across Australia and around the world. With one goal in mind: to give back to small to medium businesses across Australia.

Our vision is a world where everyone has access to great ideas. Leader Talk is just another Brainiact initiative to manifest this into reality.

The show is livestreamed each week on our YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.

It's also syndicated to wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

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Links

Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73830351/
Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareddawson/

Hosts:
Gustav Arianto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavarianto/
Natalie Dawson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-dawson/

Guest:
Lauren Oakes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenoakes11/