Leader Talk - By Brainiact

Annette Slunjski is the Managing Director at the Institute of Analytics Professionals of Australia and the founder of Lucidity Marketing Communications. Annette is a professional in her field with a passion for data-driven business and analytics.

With over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, Annette specialised in B2B marketing, growth and technology to enhance the strategic position and success of blue chips and startups.

Highly qualified, Annette holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Commerce from UNSW. Result-driven, Annette is a ‘strategy first’ advocate with a special interest in market data analysis. She also draws on her experience in B2B marketing technology to showcase the technology solutions that are increasingly becoming part of a marketer’s and small business owner’s world (including insights academic research can deliver).

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

In this weekly show, our hosts Pierlite ANZ CEO 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/
Mimmo Lubrano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimmo-lubrano/

Guests
Annette Slunjski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annetteslunjski/

Jim Penman the CEO of Jim’s Group, the largest franchise chain in Australia and the most renowned lawn-mowing business in the world. He has become a symbol of success in the Australian business sector, and despite his extraordinary achievements, is still driven to continue the growth of his enterprise.

Jim famously started Jim's mowing decades ago with only $24 to market himself to the world. Now Jim is a globally recognised entrepreneur with over 50 unique trade divisions under his name and over 4,350 individual franchises across four countries.

Jim is highly dedicated to his business, spending the majority of his waking hours being involved and running his business. He is directly accessible to all of his franchisees and to any client with a serious complaint. He believes the key to success in a business heavily relies on customer service.

Passion-driven, Jim has authored best-selling books to share his corporate experience from the bottom to the top. Jim is also active in a research program into the epigenetics of social behaviour, a continuation of his PhD work, which he believes could help in the treatment of mental illness and addictive disorders.

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

In this weekly show, our hosts Pierlite ANZ CEO 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/
Mimmo Lubrano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimmo-lubrano/

Guests
Jim Penman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejimpenman/

Dan Goodwin is a content creator and YouTuber.

He is the head of content production at Off Limits Entertainment Ltd and as well as the creator of Lions TV - a Millwall-focused fan channel.
 
Dan is a passionate man. He began Lions TV on his own in 2016, and it has since grown exponentially. His passion for football is what sets him apart from others. This is reflected in his ability to run a large fan-based community. As a results-oriented person, Dan believes that creating great content that the world wants to see is the only way to truly succeed in content creation.
 
Dan has been in the industry for many years and has accumulated a huge amount of experience throughout his career. Through his dedication and hard work, Lions TV managed to receive the best club content creator of 2019 and 2020 in the UK Football Content Awards.

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

In this weekly show, our hosts Pierlite ANZ CEO 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 business 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/
Mimmo Lubrano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimmo-lubrano/

Guest
Dan Goodwin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-goodwin-180a01127/

Alison Attard is the Executive Director at BNI Global (Sydney South West).

With her extensive experience working in the industry, Alison suggests that networking has a significant role in every business. She strongly believes that networking would allow business owners to increase the number of prospects and opportunities for their business.

Alison’s focus and expertise lie in effective networking, where experienced people in their respective fields could help each other to succeed and grow by sharing ideas and collaborating.

Alison completed her bachelor degree in commerce, accounting and law from Western Sydney University. Moreover, she is also highly skilled in interior design, making her an incredibly qualified individual.

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

In this weekly show, our hosts Pierlite ANZ CEO 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/
Mimmo Lubrano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimmo-lubrano/

Guest
Alison Attard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonattard/

Michele Lombardi is the Senior Vice President at CNH Industrial, as well as being a part of the Board of Tech Start-ups.

Michele’s passion is to motivate the growth of Technological
Startups through Board participation, and aims to further push our world into the technological era.

As a leader, he has encouraged the instrumental growth of his company; evident by the growing profitability of his P&L statements across numerous businesses and markets, as well as his economically extensive endeavours undertaken on behalf of his offshore clients.

Michele’s expertise predominantly lies in commercial operations, corporate strategy, new business development, mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, and joint venture negotiations.

Michele’s work in the industry has made him a valuable resource in the Technology, Automotive and Industrial Goods business sectors in North America, Europe, and Asia. His international ventures have made him a distinguished leader and a notable character in the business sector.

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

In this weekly show, our hosts Pierlite ANZ CEO Gustav Arianto and Elite Words's 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 business 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/
Mimmo Lubrano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimmo-lubrano/

Guest 
Michael Lombardi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-lombardi-ab6237/

Nick Sheehan is the Founder and CEO of EFEX Group.

EFEX is an Australian business technology service provider. They are dedicated to making IT simple and accessible for SMEs and enterprise-sized companies.

Nick believes in presenting flexible, scalable, simple and robust solutions to clients. These elements are what distinguish EFEX from its competitors.
 
Nick has been an instrumental driver in EFEX Group’s strong growth. A combination of Nick’s strong work ethic and passion for helping others have seen EFEX named on the AFR BRW Fast Starter list twice and placed as runner-up in the CRN Fast50 Awards in both 2015 and 2016.

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

In this weekly show, our hosts Pierlite ANZ CEO 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/
Mimmo Lubrano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimmo-lubrano/

Guest 
Nick Sheehan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-sheehan-19108360/

Lucy Jones is the Co-founder and President of Neuroblastoma Australia.

With the belief that every child deserves to express their
right to grow healthily, Neuroblastoma Australia organises events to raise awareness of and fund research for children’s cancer.

Lucy is recognised for her tireless work in raising awareness of neuroblastoma through the Westfield Local Heroes for Chatswood, and she has been nominated for a 2020 Westfield Local Hero award. She currently works on behalf of the consumer and community committee for Sydney Children’s Hospital and Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre redevelopment project in Randwick.

Lucy, with her kind heart, is focused on driving change in neuroblastoma survival rates through fundraising and believes that research will give better treatments for devastating childhood cancer.

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

In this weekly show, our hosts Pierlite ANZ CEO 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:
Lucy Jones:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-jones-a486071b/

Steven Walker is the co-owner of Kookaburra Homes, one of the leading home builders in South Australia. He also acts as one of the board members at Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland.

With over 14 years of experience in the building industry, Steven has helped 1000s of customers make their dream home become a reality.

Steven is known to be a passionate and resilient individual, as well as an expert in his field. He is behind the success of Kookaburra Homes
with his innovative sales and marketing techniques. Steven is an incredibly organised individual, ensuring that his team make effective use of their time.

His extraordinary passion for marketing is what sets him apart. As a result-oriented person, he emphasises fantastic customer relationships and service. Steven strongly believes that a business is
successful when you consistently exceed the expectations set by your customers, and not just simply meet them.

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

In this weekly show, our hosts Pierlite ANZ CEO 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:
Steven Walker:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-walker/

Mimmo Lubrano is the CEO of Sandhurst Fine Foods and was the prior Vice President of the Australian Association of Food Professionals (AAFP).

Mimmo has extensive experience working for more than 30 years in the food industry. He has a plethora of experience in identifying fresh produce, as well as cooking unique recipes.

He is an expert in food marketing, purchasing, branding, and distribution. His success in the industry comes from his passion for food service, as well as supporting family-owned businesses. Mimmo is extraordinarily passion-driven and has proven himself to be a great leader for those who are trying to get their produce, whether that be fresh or value-added, onto store shelves.

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

In this weekly show, our hosts Pierlite ANZ CEO Gustav Arianto and Elite Words's 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:
Mimmo Lubrano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimmo-lubrano/

Yasser Zaki is the CEO of Tender Loving Care Disability Services.

Yasser is a certified and registered NDIS provider that delivers high-quality support for individuals with disabilities. With over 12 years of experience, he has gained extensive experience in the disability services sector.

He is passionate about his work at TLC and loves being hands-on
in his line of work. Having worked through various support positions allowed him to support PWD firsthand and had helped him understand the challenges that come with supporting those who are heavily disadvantaged in society.

Yasser’s vision is to develop a service where people aren’t
limited as a result of their bodily functions, and is passionate about making regular services more inclusive for those who are physically and cognitively disadvantaged.

Result-driven, with his skills and experience alongside his qualifications, his goal is to deliver not only quality services but also an
extensive, longitudinal approach to helping advance the lives of those who are the most unfortunate in our society.

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

In this weekly show, our hosts Pierlite ANZ CEO Gustav Arianto and Elite Words's 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 business 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:
Yasser Zaki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasser-zaki-tlc/