Momentum Leaders

In October, Scott Morrison was surprisingly unveiled as the new chairman of Space Centre Australia, the planned spaceport in Far North Queensland.

The move has the potential to hugely disrupt Australia’s launch sector, which already has four spaceports scattered around the country.

Now, a few weeks later, the former prime minister joins Robert Dougherty in our studio in North Sydney.

The pair discuss the new government’s cuts to the space sector, whether the industry will recover, and how Australia can take advantage of its geographical advantages to become a leader in launch.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sits down with industry veteran James Symond to discuss the evolution of mortgage broking in Australia. After three decades in the industry, James reflects on how mortgage broking has grown from a niche service to accounting for 73 per cent of all loans in the country.

James shares insights on the role mortgage brokers play in offering clients a wider range of bespoke options and how relationships with both lenders and customers are at the heart of the industry. He also touches on the evolution of mortgage applications, highlighting how the profession has become more thorough and regulated over the years.

During the podcast, James also recounts his own property investment journey and offers practical advice for everyday Australians looking to invest in property, stressing the importance of working with professionals like mortgage brokers.

Lastly, James shares his optimism about the future of mortgage broking and shares his advice that government not make any drastic changes to negative gearing. Enjoy the episode:

EXCLUSIVE: Liberal senator Andrew Bragg sits down with Momentum Media's mortgages brand, The Adviser to reveal what the new home ownership inquiry will look at and why he wants to hear from the broking industry most.

In this episode of In Focus, host Annie Kane catches up with the chair of the Senate economics references committee to discuss:

1. The big issues the committee aims to address with this inquiry.
2. What else could be done to improve first home ownership in Australia.
3. Why he wants to hear from the broking industry most.

Will the RBA change the cash rate? Will a cooling rental market make a dent in the crisis? What does our changing labour market mean for property?

Eliza Owen, the head of Australian research at CoreLogic, answers all your burning property market questions on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show.

Sitting down with Grace Ormsby to reflect on the past financial year, she unpacks the latest headline data and market conditions, and gives her perspective on the future economic drivers of gains and losses.

In this episode, you will also hear:

• How regional markets are reacting to changed migration.
• Whether sales volume trends spell good or bad news.
• Whether the country can expect a return to pre-COVID-19 conditions.

Running a growing business for three decades is no mean feat, especially in an industry that has seen as much change as real estate.

The founder and CEO of Melbourne Real Estate (MRE), Pete Hooymans, sits down with Grace Ormsby on this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, to reflect on 30 years in business and the importance of “giving a shit”.

Pete highlights the value of not only writing down his goals, but crafting BHAGs (big, hairy, audacious goals), and ensuring his business is operating in the now – rather than thinking in the past or the future.

In this episode, you will also hear:

• How the veteran has built out a strong culture.
• Why Pete is an avid adopter of technology.
• How MRE is combatting industry-wide PM woes in a unique way.

In this episode of  Momentum Media's The ifa Show, host Keith Ford is joined by experienced financial services executive Tony Beaven to take a look at the similarities and differences between the UK and Australian financial advice sectors – and what each can learn from one another.

Beaven, who has worked in advice businesses across both countries, explains how the regulators across these jurisdictions work together to improve their processes and how the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK works could inform the future of Australian advice regulation.

Listen as they discuss:

• The place of robo-advice in reducing the advice gap.
• Why self-licensed advice firms need to fully understand the responsibilities that come along with it.
• How lowering the education benchmark for a new class of advisers could undermine professionalism.

People living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often prone to restlessness, get easily distracted, and can be impulsive. For leaders who want to remain supportive and get the most out of employees, building a safe and inclusive environment for all should be top of mind.

Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organisation, joins Momentum Media's The HR Leader to share her experiences living with ADHD and discuss how workplaces must be proactive in policies if they’re to remain inclusive.

ADHD is a neurological disorder affecting 6 to 10 per cent of Australian children and adolescents and 2 to 6 per cent of adults, driving home just how common it can be.

Waterson outlines just how beneficial flexible working arrangements can be for employees with ADHD. The pandemic paved the way for these practices, which she says has been extremely helpful in promoting engagement and productivity.

Creating a neurodiverse-friendly environment isn’t just beneficial for the individual. It can help workplaces to unlock their true potential by allowing people to do their best.

However, it isn’t a one-size-fits-all strategy, and care must be taken to consider what that means to each neurodiverse worker. Waterson explains a variety of implementations that can be used to support workers with differences, but providing true comfort requires ears to the ground.

In this episode of the Momentum Media's Defence Connect Podcast, Rockingham City Councillor Peter Hudson joins host Liam Garman to unpack the role of local government in delivering infrastructure needed for AUKUS Pillars I and II.

• Cr Hudson and Garman begin unpacking the infrastructure that is needed to deliver large-ticket defence items, and how Australia needs a national security strategy to ensure a whole-of-nation approach to national security.
• They then discuss what the federal and state governments need to do to deliver Defence capabilities and address the workforce gap.
• The podcast wraps up discussing the rise of China and rising political uncertainty within Australia’s AUKUS allies.

Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Supporting productivity that drives growth should be on every leader’s mind; however, with the demands and expectations of the modern workforce and the challenges that come with that, leveraging growth can be difficult.

Helping to demystify these complexities is Damien Andreasen, HiBob’s vice president APJ. In this episode of Momentum Media's The HR Leader, he reflected on his experiences in building high performing work teams, both with his time at HiBob and in previous roles.

Continuous development and upskilling has only become more important as tech advancements are requiring teams to be educated and up-to-date on digitally evolving processes. However, there is a clear opportunity, said Andreasen, as this tech can facilitate effective growth.

Purpose, culture, and engagement are crucial aspects of business that are becoming an increasingly important consideration for candidates. Andreasen noted that these components can and should form the basis to drive performance.

Also discussed was the importance of communication, and how processes can break down when lines of communication aren’t upheld. Andreasen touched on his experiences at both start-ups and large organisations, and how many themes overlap, no matter the size of the company.

For leaders seeking happy, engaged, motivated, and driven employees, a collective vision is essential. That vision needs to be clearly communicated as early as the hiring process in a way that ensures employees feel invested and included.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper speaks with deputy chair of the parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security (PJCIS), Andrew Wallace MP.

The pair begin their discussion focusing on the importance and need for the creation of a parliamentary joint committee on defence, with similar oversight powers to the PJCIS, to ensure that Australia’s elected representatives can conduct critical oversight of Defence.

The pair also discuss:

• Wallace’s recent analysis piece for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, emphasising the nation’s growing need to develop and institute a whole-of-nation national security strategy, building on the work of the late major general and senator Jim Molan, AO, DSC.
• The number of societal, economic, and political challenges that serve to undermine and divide Australia, particularly for young Australians who feel disconnected from the nation’s future and our national security.
• The Coalition’s national security priorities and emphasis should it be re-elected at the upcoming federal election.

Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team