In this week's episode I talk with the amazing Michelle Melbourne who with her husband Phil has built a globally focused tech business taking on some of the biggest names on the planet.

Michelle is deeply passionate about people and about how technology can be used to address both challenges in government and business but also the deeply human issues of poverty in developing nations.

Michelle has a fascinating back story involving a deep interest in the physical world, the sciences, psychology and music. This synthesis of these unique interests has been integral in developing a business that brings the best out of her tribe and brings their best to the world.

5.51 - We talk about courage in the business journey.

6:54 - passion and persistence and their relationship to courage. Michelle discusses the power of being deliberate, persistent and consistent.

11.50 - Michelle begins to discuss her passion for technology and how it can help solve genuine human problems.

13.35 - Michelle describes what Intelledox software really does and how it can address major processes in business and public life.

13.58 - How Intelledox can help solve the issues caused by poverty in developing nations.

18:25 - Learning to be proud of your team and making sure you attract the right people.

19:10 - The importance of learning to 'disrupt yourself' and keep up with your industry.

20:40 The importance of being 'just in time'

21:22 The 'impossible climb' and how you need to be positioned to take advantage of changes in your business environment.

22:24 - The importance of simply never giving up.

24:50 What keeps Michelle going when faced with adversity.

28:00 Educating an emerging market. Innovation or business as usual.

29:39 - Dealing with failure and setbacks

34:15 - Hiring people for potential not their current ability.

43:05 - The power of showing up with relentless excellence.

45:04 A non-binary - evolutionary approach to decision making.

46:51 - The landing airplanes approach to controlling chaos

47:32 Dealing with imposter syndrome.

51:06 - Smooth waters do not make good sailors. Learning to love the struggle.

54:14 - Punching above your weight and being a 'giant beater'

56"04 - What is so special about Canberra?

58:10 Michelles shares three key pieces of final advice.

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