The Culture Couch

After spending time with John Higgins, one of Australia’s most successful businessmen, we are reminded about the importance of curiosity.  Starting out in the family painting business, John quickly realized that he needed to expand his portfolio to provide sufficient income for the family members.  A voracious reader and disciple of Anthony Robbins, John set off to America and Europe to explore new business opportunities.  Asbestos removal, air conditioning, brewing in Poland, medical research and positive psychology are just some of the investments that John discusses in his ‘journey of learning’.  There are many tips for all of us in this fast-paced conversation with a self-confessed school dropout.

On the surface, Neil Balme has had an amazingly successful career. With over 50 years experience, he has been involved in 9 premierships as a player, coach or administrator, serving 10 clubs in 3 states.  But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing.  Join us on the couch with Balmey as he talks about his ‘unpleasant’ times, his passion for people and the fact that great leaders know how to deal with the power they have at their disposal.  At the end of this episode, you will understand why the philosophical Neil Balme is one of the most respected names in AFL football.

For over 20 years Tami Roos has been practicing, studying (PhD) and writing about meditation.  She is passionate about the impact that this daily ritual can have on improving every aspect of your life.  Join Tami as she educates and entertains us on her crusade to make the world a healthier place by encouraging individuals (and companies) to take 10 minutes a day to improve their mental health.  We promise at the end of this episode you will be transformed by Tami’s knowledge and enthusiasm.

By his own account, Dave Misson has "lived a dream" during his professional life.  Working as the high performance manager for the Australian cricket team, Sydney Swans, Melbourne FC and St Kilda FC, Dave has had the privilege to work with leaders such as Steve Waugh, Mark Taylor and Paul Roos. In Dave’s view, we must spend more time studying and learning leadership as it is a skillset that can be grown and developed. Listen to Dave’s fascinating perspective including his thoughts on the need to manage our ego.

Miling Harpur started as a sales consultant at Corporate Traveller and steadily rose through the company.  When she was appointed National Head of Sales, she knew that she had to increase the accountability of the sales team in order to improve results and she immediately set about doing this. Miling’s energy and passion for her team is inspiring and will leave you smiling.  However the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry has also presented Miling with her darkest professional experiences. Listen as she talks about the importance of authentic leadership when delivering devastating news.

Host Paul Roos changes position on the Culture Couch and becomes the guest.  Join Roosy as he talks about role model leadership, the power of review and his 25 Point doctrine that enabled him deliver the Sydney Swans their first premiership in 72 years. An enlightening conversation with one of Australia’s most respected sporting leaders.

Gerard Murphy has traveled the world working as a leadership consultant for over 20 years, working with leading sporting and corporate teams. The journey has taught Gerard that high performing cultures are a paradox. They are brutally honest but extraordinarily caring and safe. If this is true, how can teams get to this space and stay there.

From the outside, Emile Studham was a charismatic young entrepreneur living in Toronto, growing an exciting and fun business.  However behind the facade, Emile was drowning.  He was unable to hold difficult conversations with his team and he felt isolated and lonely.  Listen to Emile’s story as he explores his journey and the things he had to change in order to have the difficult conversations required to empower his team and keep his sanity.

Warren Everitt is the CEO of MediPharm Labs and a partner in PBD. In 2017 Warren was struggling as a leader in his role as Vice President of MarketOne, one of world’s largest marketing agencies. Implementing the PBD system transformed Warren’s leadership and helped him understand that if he was going to become the leader he wanted to be, he had to look long and hard in the mirror.