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Anthony Minichiello’s journey goes far beyond rugby league. From captaining the Roosters and winning premierships to building MiniFit, he’s carried the same habits of discipline, resilience, and teamwork into business. In this episode of The Backlog Podcast, he shares how setbacks shaped his career, the routines that drive his performance, and the vision behind helping the next generation build healthier lives.

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In this episode of The Backlog, Laura Scott, Managing Director and Partner at ADAPTOVATE, is joined by James Masella, Director of Growth and Partnerships at Enterprise AI. Together, they unpack the reality behind technology-driven change and why AI initiatives succeed or fail based on people and process—not just the latest tools.Key themes include:Why transformation doesn’t mean technology—and how to avoid ‘shiny object syndrome’The mindset shift leaders must make when implementing AI and new toolsHow to balance proactive vs. reactive transformation approachesThe risk of AI experimentation loops and how to build scalable, enterprise-grade adoption pathwaysReal-world examples of AI-augmented workflows (including the Daisy solution for councils)The crucial role of governance, culture, and people-centric change in driving sustainable transformationWhether you’re an executive being pressured to ‘do something with AI’ or a transformation leader steering complex programs, this episode offers blunt, actionable insights for navigating technology with clarity and purpose.Visit:https://www.adaptovate.comhttps://www.enterpriseaigroup.com

In this episode to celebrate NAIDOC week, we've invited Dustin McClung from GADALI back into our studio to speak with Laura Scott, Partner at ADAPTOVATE. Dustin share's his vision for the Indigenous workforce of Australia, specifically the IT sector and how he hopes GADALI can help impact true change.

In this episode of The Backlog Podcast, Laura Scott sits down with Paul Mcnamara for an insightful conversation on driving transformation through empowered leadership. Tune in as they explore practical strategies, lessons from the field, and what it takes to navigate change with purpose and clarity.

In this special Pride Month edition of The Backlog, four ADAPTOVATE team members who proudly identify as part of the LGBTQI+ community come together to share a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Together, they reflect on what Pride means to them — not just as individuals, but as professionals shaping inclusive workplaces.At ADAPTOVATE, our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is more than policy — it’s a foundational value that fuels belonging, empathy, and innovation. We’re proud to foster a culture where every voice is respected, and where our people — and our clients — thrive by being themselves.Join us for this honest, inspiring conversation as we honor Pride and the vibrant community that enriches our workplace every day.

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What happens when a trailblazing CMO, a neuroscience scholar, and a founding force behind Australia's new Centre for AI in Marketing sits down with one of ADAPTOVATE’s top partners?

In this thought-provoking episode, Laura Scott, Sydney Office Lead and Partner at ADAPTOVATE, hosts Rochelle Tognetti, the visionary behind the Australian Centre for AI in Marketing and the first female CMO at Deloitte Australia. Rochelle brings a rare fusion of executive leadership, deep curiosity, and academic insight into how AI is reshaping marketing—from strategy to neuroscience-informed customer engagement.

This isn’t your average AI conversation. It’s a strategic deep-dive into what B2B leaders need to understand today to lead tomorrow.

🔗 Rochelle Tognetti – LinkedIn
🔗 Laura Scott – LinkedIn
🔗 Australian Centre for AI in Marketing – acam.ai

Tune in. Think forward.

In this special edition of The Backlog Podcast, Michael Murphy (Partner) and Paula Nathwani (Principal) - both from our ADAPTOVATE Toronto team, spoke at the Future of Work conference in April 2025. They spoke on how to move beyond fragmented AI efforts and build an ecosystem where AI enhances human potential, accelerates innovation, and drives real business impact.

They reference a presentation in this keynote. If you'd like to watch the video which included the presentation you can head to our YouTube channel here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEWIl7hYmC0

Laura Scott, Partner and Office Lead in Sydney sits down with consultants Will Lyons and Max Miller about how they stay healthy and maintain their wellbeing when having a high-pressure career in consulting. If you'd like to watch this podcast instead, you can subscribe to our YouTube Channel podcast.

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In this episode of The Backlog podcast, Laura Scott sits down with CEO and Founder of GADALI, Dustin McClung.GADALI is an indigenous owned and operated enterprise IT organization in Australia. Gadali's mission is to "build a national consulting firm that partners with community, corporations, government and technology platforms to foster employment and ICT sector growth while inspiring positive societal impact among indigenous communities".www.gadaligroup.comContact Dustin McClung at [email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinmcclung/:::::::::::::::::Connect with ADAPTOVATE on :https://www.adaptovate.comhttps://www.instagram.com/adaptovate_globalhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adaptovate/You can listen & subscribe to our podcast The Backlog : Inspiring Conversation - where ever your get your podcasts.

In this episode, our host Laura Scott invited our Global Head of People and Culture, Lené Marx in to chat about what IWD means both to us at ADAPTOVATE but also more broadly.

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