Leader Talk - By Brainiact

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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Michael McNab is the Managing Director and founder of Queensland’s construction and civil company, McNab. Michael is also the Chair of the Young Presidents Organisation (YPO) Queensland Chapter.

With over 25 years of experience in the property, development, and construction industry, he has significant expertise in rapidly growing a business successfully.

Michael has grown the McNab business into one of Queensland’s
leading privately-owned construction companies. With his background in engineering, Michael is passionate about the sustainable growth of the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region.

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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:
Michael McNab: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mcnab-610a667/

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 live streamed 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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Catherine Cannuli is a former Matilda's Australian football player who is the head coach of the Western Sydney Wanderers team in the A-League Women. She played national league football in the Women's National Soccer League. As professional footballer, she has won several championships and awards, one of them is the Women's National Soccer League Golden Boot: 2003–2004.

In 2020, Catherine was named Female Coach of the Year at the
Female Football Awards for her work at the Wanderers and in grassroots football as the Women’s Technical Director at Southern Districts Soccer Football Association.

As a football coach, Catherine has experience in sports management and leadership, she is recognised for being an inspirational leader for embracing the power of collaboration and being a team-player. Purpose-driven and passionate, she knows how to lead individuals and teams to success.

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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:
Catherine Cannuli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-cannuli-30294b126/

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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Graciela Szwarcberg is an Organisational Consultant and Executive Coach. She is a change, leadership and culture specialist making her a master of understanding leaders and how to improve as one.

With 20 years of experience as a facilitator and executive coach assisting organisations and their leaders to become more successful and reach their full potential. Her passion and diverse industry knowledge make Graciela a leader in supporting businesses to create a culture of ambition and success.

Graciela has multiple qualifications in social psychology and social communication science. Further, she has achieved a Master of Management at the University of Technology Sydney.

Her intelligent insights and influential skills are harnessed to alter business behaviour to create beneficial outcomes. Graciela has experience in full scale transformations at individual and organisational levels and regularly assists leaders in all fields.

Results-driven and motivated to implement critical changes, Graciela understands how to shape a leader into their best self.

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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:
Graciela Szwarcberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracielaszwarcberg/

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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As a US Marine Sergeant Major, Max Garcia understands what makes a great leader.

In 1994, Max joined the Marines before becoming a Drill Instructor in 1999. In the years between 2003 and 2010, Max was deployed to Iraq twice, Afghanistan once and served as part of the the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team in Spain. In 2014 he was selected to become a Sergeant Major, the highest rank in the Marines. In 2018, Max collaborated with Joe Vitale, to create the Amazon #1 Best Selling book ‘The Abundance Factor’. Today, Max is a motivational speaker and regularly help inspire teams and corporations to achieve success.

Max is exceptional at leading talks and keynote presentations that are energetic, exciting and engaging. He understands how people work, allowing him to help them change their habits to achieve their ambitions.

His high-energy and inspiring personality has seen him support leaders from around the world access their full potential. From the West Tigers to members of Parliament, Max has inspired hundreds of people to become more efficient and help their companies achieve their objectives.

Max is dedicated to helping others better themselves and is
committed to helping leaders fulfill their roles.

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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:
Max Garcia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxgarcia1/

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.
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Umesh Phadke is currently the President Director of L'Oréal Indonesia.

He joined L’Oréal over ten years ago. Prior to joining the company, Umesh Phadke has over 17 years of sales, marketing and general management experience across 4 countries. He is proficient in 6 languages, including Bahasa Indonesia and Thai.

Starting in 1995, Umesh has had a successful career with P&G and Glaxo SmithKline where he held various commercial and marketing positions across India, Thailand and the ASEAN region. At P&G, Umesh was responsible for the haircare category across South East Asia and therefore he knows Indonesia quite well. Umesh and his talented team have continued to build a very successful subsidiary in Thailand for over 5 years. In April 2016, Umesh Phadke joined L’Oréal Indonesia.

Under his leadership, Indonesia is among key L’Oréal subsidiaries, which has demonstrated major advancement in sustainability achievements throughout operational locations, from the factory, the warehouse and head office in Jakarta.

In 2020, Umesh had been recognized as Most people-focused CEO by HR Excellence, one of the Best CEO Indonesia by SWA Magazine. He also led the company solidarity efforts to employees, business partners and communities, and L’Oréal Indonesia is recognized as Corporate Pandemic Heroes by SWA Magazine.

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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:
Umesh Phadke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umeshphadke/ 

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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Jarrod Sanfilippo is the Managing Director at Burbank Group. He currently manages the 14 subsidiary companies that form the Burbank Group, with the aim to achieve their combined success.

After a successful career in the automotive industry, Jarrod joined his father, Eddie Sanfilippo, at the helm of the family business in 2005 as Managing Director of the Burbank Group. 
 
Having worked in the industry for several years, Jarrod has established an expert knowledge of the residential market including detached homes, townhouses and apartments, and possesses a comprehensive understanding of the homebuilding process from the early stages of sales and marketing, right through to operations and construction. 
 
Leading from his father’s strong accounting background, Jarrod has further grown the finance brokerage company to an established name in the industry, winning numerous awards along the way. 

Beyond this, Jarrod has extensive experience in land acquisition, development and project management, as well as strategic business expansion and development, including the evolution into the building repair and maintenance industry.
 
As a respected name in the industry, Jarrod is known for his ability to build and sustain solid relationships with suppliers, developers and industry associations. 

Through his strong team building and leadership attributes, Jarrod has been able to focus on improving the way people and systems work by enhancing and developing the companies to have a strong digital technology focus to improve customers experiences and company deliverables throughout all departments and teams.   
 
Complementing his years of professional experience are Jarrod’s studies, his qualifications including a Bachelor of Engineering, a Certificate IV in Building, an Associate Diploma of Mechanical Engineering and a Commercial Helicopter Pilot License. He also holds a Commercial and Domestic Builders License (nationally) and is a member of the HIA’s Planning & Environment Committee. 
 
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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:
Jarrod Sanfilippo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrod-sanfilippo-96b5211/

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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John Arneil has diverse experience working at James Hardie Australia. Currently the Country Manager, John has worked in almost all areas such as the Director of Sales and Marketing, the National Business Development Manager and both the Canadian and UK manager for James Hardie Building Products.

An expert in sales management and the sales process, John understands how to lead businesses to success. His resilience and drive to achieve, has inspired his employees to attain excellence and improve their overall performance.

John gained a Bachelor of Business at the University of
Queensland before achieving a Master of Business Administration at the University of Leicester. He is highly qualified in a wide area of business skills, which help him to perform effectively in his role.

With a dedication and drive to achieve the company’s objectives, John understands what it takes to thrive in fast-paced and stressful environments. His high standards and confidence in his team has seen him achieve the impossible in every role he’s been in.

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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:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-arneil-ba88ab22/

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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Preeti Inchody is the Managing Director of Transactions at Ankura.
Preeti has extensive experience as a leader across a range of industries and countries. She actively champions diversity in every company she works for, advocating for open communication and encouraging idea generation from everyone.

Preeti is highly qualified completing her undergraduate degree in accounting at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, her MBA in corporate finance at Cornell University and the Master of Business Administration at IE (Instituto de Empresa).

Results-driven, Preeti has a goal to make a significant impact at the inflexion points of the journeys of over 100 companies by using her extensive corporate finance skills. She is passionate about working in high growth and stressful situations, showcasing her resilience in all scenarios. Preeti is motivated by the aim to gain the best possible outcome for her clients and company.

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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:
Preeti Inchody: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preetiinchody/

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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Kaushal Kapadia is currently the CEO of Schréder Australia, with a successful lighting career dating back to the early 90s.

He has been instrumental in the growth of the Schréder Australia business into a leading intelligent outdoor and customised indoor lighting solutions provider. Over the last decade he has lead the Sylvania-Schréder Australia business to be a leader in large Government/Infrastructure projects and developing and implementing Smart Cities and IoT applications.

With Kaushal’s leadership SCS – Schréder Australia’s smart city integration business, has made remarkable inroads in the Australian smart city space, that delivers reliable, scalable, and sustainable solutions.

Kaushal’s focus and expertise’s lies in change management and team building, which in turn enables to build solid and trusting relationship. He believes the trust and growth of team is critical to solid business foundations.

He is recognized for being an inspirational leader and mentor in the lighting and smart city industries.

Kaushal’s drive is to deliver innovative and reliable solutions for all the stake holders with sustainability as a core value.

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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:
Kaushal Kapadia: https://au.linkedin.com/in/kaushal-kapadia-4908327/

Leader Talk - Episode 6. Vincent Buggs, Brigadier General (Retired) US Army Reserve.

Vincent Buggs is a retired Army General in the United States Army Reserves and CEO of Embrace the Power and Power Pony Express Sports LLC.

As the CEO of Embrace the Power and Power Pony Express Sports LLC., one of the main projects General Buggs is developing is the Holistic Service Member program which combines a community approach to enhance the lives of Military families in the Reserves and National Guard. 

Embrace the Power's main company focus is working in communities to help people find their inner ability to navigate life.  Power Pony Express Sports is about creating opportunities for parents who have little to no means for private training lessons. As a leader, General Buggs's bottom line is Human Capital to help others improve their quality of life. 

Vincent holds a Master’s Degree in Global History from American Military University and is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Air War College where he earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies.

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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/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:
Vincent Buggs: 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-b-8b98875/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Buggsnow