Live Smarter

Having a successful career is no easy task, putting the pressure of all your decisions on yourself is not something you should have to do. Sir Ross shares how mentors are great sounding boards and how they can help you in your career journey. 

If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about leadership after 38 years at KPMG, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & life advice - find Sir Ross' full conversation on The Story Hub on ⁠Spotify⁠ & ⁠Apple Podcasts

Going through a tough time? I hope this clip from Celia is able to encourage you, and help you craft a resilience mindset based on one of her favourite quotes. Go well, kia kaha.

This was one of the most replayed episodes on The Story Hub podcast out of all seasons. If you want to hear some of Celia Austin's other great moments ranging from her journey from Art History to Consulting, developing great mentors, to overcoming perfectionism - why not check out her full conversation? 

Available on  ⁠Spotify⁠ & ⁠Apple Podcasts

Sir William Gallagher took his father’s invention and spread it across the world. He is a phenomenal and iconic entrepreneur, so what is it like to work with him? Simon Graafhuis had the privilege to work in Sir Williams executive team for many years and shares his experience.

If you want to hear more about Simon Graafhuis' journey starting out at the University of Waikato, working in the USA with Fonterra, and His experience as CFO at Gallaghers, one of New Zealand's largest private companies:

Listen to his full conversation on The Story Hub podcast via ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ & ⁠Spotify ⁠ now

Sales is a core component of any business, Gavin shares practical tips on how to improve your sales ability that go beyond smooth talking. It’s about helping customers and getting results. If you want to be better at sales, this clip is for you.

If you want to hear more about Gavin Halley's journey from the warehouse floor to becoming the New Zealand National Sales Manager (now recently appointed General Manager of Sales) for TRT - a family owned heavy commercial truck and crane, repairs and parts company; if you want to hear Gavin’s reflections on handling pressure with confidence developed in his time with the New Zealand Defence Force: 

Listen to his full conversation on The Story Hub podcast on ⁠Apple podcasts⁠ & ⁠Spotify⁠ now.

Sir Ross recorded this conversation in his last month of a stellar 38 year KPMG career. Hear what he is most proud of and his thoughts about his remarkable journey. 

If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about leadership after 38 years at KPMG, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & life advice - find Sir Ross' full conversation on The Story Hub on ⁠Spotify⁠ & ⁠Apple Podcasts

Growth is something you have to choose, curiosity is a habit. Renae shares how she has developed her own growth mindset in her wide ranging career, keeping her from stagnation.

If you want to hear Renae Smart's full conversation on The Story Hub podcast covering her journey as a strategy consultant turned entrepreneur. Renae’s story of getting hired, after changing the recruiters mind on a rejection call. We delve deeper into the development of soft skills and hear about how she helped grow Civtec, a business started with husband into a 300+ staff company. We have a special moment where Renae shares how she navigated her career and being a mum too, Listen on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ & ⁠Spotify⁠ now!

Successful as an entrepreneur and in the corporate courier industry, Andy shares his best pieces of advice for getting promotions and nailing your role. 

Andrew Nicol is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In Andy's full conversation over on The Story Hub podcast, we talk about Andy’s journey rising rapidly in the courier industry after dropping out of high school. We touch on how to be decisive in this world of ever-growing complexity was the key to his success.

Hear about his entrepreneurial journey with Agoge, and how Andy values reading - despite his dyslexia. Andy is one of the best people I know at intentionally getting outside of his echo chamber to explore new ideas.

Find Andy's full conversation on The Story Hub  on ⁠Spotify⁠ & ⁠Apple Podcasts

How you respond to challenges is more important than the challenge itself. Hear Brittany’s wisdom that has helped her keep a resilient perspective and grow stronger.

If you want to hear more about Brittany Teei’s experience as a world class athlete, and how she came back from what would’ve been a career ending injury to represent New Zealand again in Tennis: find Brittany's FULL conversation on The Story Hub podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ & ⁠Apple Podcasts

Hear Leonard’s community approach to business and how it has led to helping fuel Fosters.

In Leonard Gardner's full conversation we discuss his journey to CEO and owner of Fosters Construction, How he had early career success, becoming the Young Chartered Accountant of the year in New Zealand, 

If you are interested in growing in leadership, and dealing with the pressures of early success in your career, listen now on The Story Hub on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

For all of those starting out in their career or who would like career advice - Jeff McLuckie shares his best practical tips for you to learn from.

If you are interested in more from Jeff, hear about his journey into Tech Consulting in a late part of his career. We explore how to overcome Imposter Syndrome, and how to succeed by getting clarity around expectations and showing initiative. 

Listen to Jeff’s full conversation on Spotify & Apple Podcasts