Leader Talk - By Brainiact

Kobi Simmat is a business advisor, speaker and the founder & CEO of bestpractice.biz, a company that helps business owners expand their business.

Kobi is on a mission to guide businesses towards consistent
and sustainable growth and is on his way to successfully achieving that ultimate goal; to inspire improvement in 100 million companies.

With over 25 years of experience, Kobi strives to unleash the potential within every business, provide friendly and flexible business
solutions, and provide continual improvement.

Highly educated, Kobi graduated from Western Sydney University and has a high depth of knowledge in business management assessments, advisory and training.

Passion driven, he has consulted businesses in 7 countries from 50 different industries and has been selected as a finalist for Outstanding Business Person of the Year in the Northern Beaches Local Business
Awards, as well as being featured in the ‘Top 50 Unsung Business Heroes’ series.

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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:
Kobi Simmat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kobisimmat/

Todd Towers is the founder and CEO of Farmboy Fine Arts INC. Farmboy Fine Arts is an international art advisory with a hand in hospitality, health & wellness and fine art leasing with their operations being based in Canada.

Todd is well known for both his passion and expertise in arts and creative business.

Having extensive experience, Todd specialises in art acquisition and procurement, international collection management, business development, channel development/extension, creative development, art leasing, art financing, and art investment services.

Todd has professed that he is driven by collaboration and teamwork.
Todd believes that art challenges the mundanity of modern life, and that art can inspire passion, compassion and inclusivity to make the world a better place.

Todd’s passion in his line of work, as well as his morals, makes him a brilliant leader and an excellent art enthusiast.

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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
Todd Towers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-towers-34712b5/?originalSubdomain=ca

Charles Brewer is the Group Chief Executive Officer at Pos Malaysia Berhad. Charles has had an extraordinary amount of experience in the industry, especially in regards to his numerous leadership positions. Charles once held the CEO position at Canada Post, Click and Connect, DHL e-commerce in Singapore, Mara Xpress, and DHL South Africa.

As a direct consequence of his international endeavours, Charles has developed a unique ability to adapt to different environments and cultures. His work in Europe, the Asian Pacific, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East have made him a Certified International Specialist in his fields.

Throughout his career, he developed a passion for E-commerce logistics, cross-border fulfilment, international business operations, general business, and digital transformation.

Result-oriented, Charles trusts the power of confidence, character and talent to realise opportunities, engage and organise teams, and deliver high-quality results with his unique leadership repertoire.

To be a strong leader, Charles believes that you have to have a team with purpose, trust and positivity to concentrate on priorities and meet deadlines. Charles’ leadership experience makes him a prominent figure and a qualified teacher in all areas involving business.

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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
Charles Brewer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brewercharles/

Ahmed Abbassi is the Executive Director of Competitions and Football Development at the Qatar Stars League. He is also the co-founder of Qatar Solar Energy W.L.L. Previously, Ahmed was the Director of Operations at the Qatar Football National Teams and was the FIFA Competitions Coordinator during the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

Ahmed is widely recognised as an experienced leader with a proven history of talent and passion in the sporting industry. Ahmed excels in all areas involving leadership, strategy, football management & governance.

Aside from his passion for football, Ahmed is renowned for his passion in the areas of public speaking, research, and linguistics.

Ahmed is a world-class Information Technology (IT) enthusiast with an Executive MBA from Manchester Metropolitan University and is currently a Doctoral Candidate working on the Executive Doctorate (DBA) focused in Business Administration and Management from École des Ponts Business School.

Ahmed is a critically acclaimed passionate leader and uses his talents to ensure that his team reach their greatest possible potential.

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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
Ahmed Abbassi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-abbassi-a7b145162/

Kari Baynes is the Founder, Director and Chief Vision Officer of Different Strokes Swimming. Kari has had an impressive career in the media industry with roles including Head of Business Development, Group Advertising Director, and Project Lead for News Corp Australia.

Balancing health, well-being, and mental and physical fitness
have been crucial to Kari’s performance during her 25-year career in top strategic leadership roles.

Kari founded Different Strokes Swimming after noticing a need in the fitness and well-being market in areas such as learning to swim, continuous stroke correction, and structured recreational pool and open water swimming. She's also seen a potential for social and corporate networking for busy executives, mothers' groups, and friends looking for new challenges.

With her skills in marketing and strategic skills, Kari's mission is to help everyone, regardless of age or ability level, thrive. With a vision to build confidence and mental and physical fitness, she aims to empower individuals to flourish in all parts of life by creating an environment that fosters technique and performance improvement.

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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/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/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
Kari Baynes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karibaynes/

Join us this week on Leader Talk where we have a great discussion with Jason Murphy the Managing Director of CSP Architectural lined up.

Jason will be talking about how small businesses can maximise their profit margins through having a smart-money mindset.

Jason Murphy is the CEO and Managing Director at CSP Architectural.

Highly skilled in team building, process, and financial management, Jason brings a wealth of experience and demonstrated success in growing small and medium-sized businesses.

Jason is an accomplished leader with a meticulous approach to business. He has been instrumental in transforming CSP Architectural from a local Melbourne-only business to a company that now spans three states across the eastern seaboard of Australia.

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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/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/brainiactaustralia
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
Jason Murphy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-murphy/

Michelle is an authority on presentation and persuasion in business. Michelle is a CSP (the highest designation for speakers in the world), creator of the Persuasion Smart Profile (a world-first psychological assessment indicator that reports on your persuasiveness at work), a best-selling internationally published author with Wiley, and a regular commentator in print, radio and online media.

With a dedication and drive to help businesses, Michelle understands what it takes to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Throughout her career, she has coached keynote speakers and executives for company conferences, roadshows and client events. She has been nominated for the past nine years for the Educator Award for Excellence.

She's run her 2-day Persuasive Presentation Skills Masterclass over 920 times over the past 22 years for thousands of people who described it as life-changing and she believes anyone can be an exceptional presenter, it's just a matter of knowing what to do and doing it.

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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 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/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/brainiactaustralia
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
Michelle Bowden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebowdenenterprises/

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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Leanne Heywood is currently the Non-Executive Director at three ASX-listed business - which are Galaxy Resources, Quickstep Holdings and Midway Limited.

Leanne is an experienced non-executive director, consultant and senior executive with broad general management experience gained through an international career in the mining, rural, government, and not-for-profit sectors. She has been in the industry for over 25 years and has worked in nine different countries.

Leanne is recognised as an experienced leader of transformational change, for leading divisional start-ups, organisational restructuring, disposals, and acquisitions, including integration.

She is passionate in the area of global leadership, which includes complex cross-cultural negotiations, broad commercial leadership and command of international customer and stakeholder relationship management.

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Links
Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactau...
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brai...
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/brainiactaustralia
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
Leanne Heywood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanneheywood/

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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Tony De Domenico is currently the Chair of Bertocchi Smallgoods Pty Ltd, the Chair of Abalone Victoria (Central Zone), Chair of Plastic Oceans Australasia, Director of Common Equity Housing Ltd, Director of Prahran Market, and Director and Life Member of the Italian Chamber of Commerce. He is also a Life Member of the Urban Development Institute of Australia, and a Corporate Life Governor of The Royal Life Saving Society (ACT).

Previously, Tony was the Executive Director of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) and has been Chair of Places Victoria, Deputy Chair of Development Victoria and has also served on the Council of Latrobe University including a term as Deputy Chancellor.

Through his extensive business experience, he has developed skills in business relationship management, risk management, business development, strategy, and executive management.

In terms of leadership, Tony trusts the power of persistence and passion and believes that it is a leader's task to find people that exhibit these values to empower their teams to succeed.

Tony was awarded a Medal in The Order of Australia at the Queen’s
Birthday Honours List in 2018 for his contribution to urban planning, research, and development in Victoria.

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Links
Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brainiactaustralia/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/brainiactaustralia
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:
Tony De Domenico:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-de-domenico-oam-021800170/

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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Emilee Cherry is a former Australian Rugby Union player, representing Australia in Sevens Rugby.

Emilee won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio after
defeating New Zealand.Emilee won the Women's Sevens World Player of the Year award in 2013 and 2014. She was selected as the 2014 World Sevens Player of the Year after scoring the most tries and being the standout player during the 2013–14 IRB World Series season.

As well as being a professional athlete, Emilee possesses a degree in Health Sport and Physical Education from The University of Queensland.

Result-driven, Emilee is a hard worker, dedicative and passionate individual. Throughout her professional career, she has developed the ability to collaborate in a team whilst maintaining her own
high-performance as an individual contributor.

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Links
Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brainiactaustralia/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/brainiactaustralia
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:
Emilee Cherry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilee-cherry-2a4977102/