The Catalyst Project

The Catalyst Project

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The Catalyst Project episodes

  • Building a Thriving Business from Scratch with Merrily Hunter

    We got chatting with Merrily Hunter, Founder and CEO of MAC Trade Services, about how she built a 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Let me say that again: a thriving business, built from scratch, with no external investment.


    Today, MAC is the largest energy services and e-electrification business in South Australia, with 53 staff and a network of over 1,000 tradespeople nationwide. Working with government and businesses, they’re making a real impact on the transition to a cleaner, more efficient energy future.


    In our conversation with Merrily, we covered everything from leadership to high performance and balance. In this episode, we take a closer look at overcoming unconscious bias and hiring for cultural fit, a crucial factor in building a strong, resilient team.

    57 min
  • Going Above and Beyond with Ben Owen

    In our very first episode, we got chatting with RAA's Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager of Home and Energy, Ben Owen. Ben sat down with Paula and Yasmine to share his journey, insights, and the importance of 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 when looking to progress your career.


    33 min

About The Catalyst Project

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Welcome to The Catalyst Project, where current and emerging leaders come to grow. Brought to you by EGM, we’re on a mission to empower executives to become the best version of themselves, inside and outside of work.