Making the Jump: From Corporate Ladders to Owning a Business

In this episode of The Emerging Leader Podcast, I sit down with my life partner—and now business partner—Joe to share the biggest leap we’ve ever made: buying a business and moving to Queensland!

We take you behind the scenes of our journey, from searching for the right business and facing rejection to overcoming financial and bureaucratic hurdles. We discuss the lessons we’ve learned, the challenges we didn’t see coming, and what it really takes to make the transition from corporate life to business ownership. If you've ever thought about taking the leap, or are interested in the rollercoaster ride of buying a business this episode is for you!

01:25 Journey to Business Ownership
02:03 Initial Steps and Considerations
04:36 Exploring Business Listings
06:01 Evaluating Potential Businesses
10:59 Challenges and Red Flags
19:17 Discovering the Perfect Business
36:34 Considering a Move to Queensland
40:37 First Impressions: Visiting the Business
42:06 Meeting the Previous Owners
47:42 Understanding the Contract Process
51:58 Navigating Due Diligence and Finance
55:20 The Importance of Hiring Consultants
57:55 Challenges with QBCC Licensing
01:07:08 The Finance Broker and Bank Meeting
01:14:10 Fighting for the Loan Approval
01:20:45 The Never-Ending Loan Process
01:21:32 Balancing Career and Business Ambitions
01:24:40 The Final Hurdles Before Settlement
01:30:50 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Business Ownership
01:36:15 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
01:41:20 The Challenges of Relocating for Business
01:44:03 The Rewards of Owning a Business
01:48:15 Reflecting on the Journey and Future Advice

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Mastering Your Finances: Insights and Strategies for Young Professionals with David Currie

In this episode of the Emerging Leader Podcast, we explore how to improve your financial fitness the experienced financial advisor, David Currie. Tailoring his practice to young professionals, emerging leaders, and millennials, David shares practical and logical approaches to managing finances. Discover the right time to connect with a financial advisor and what you can DIY before you meet up with a financial advisor. We discuss essential topics including budgeting, goal setting, managing student debt, automating savings, leveraging family support, and the financial implications of starting a family. Highlights include personal stories, actionable tips, and overcoming common financial pitfalls. This episode is packed with refreshing, modern financial insights to ensure you can secure your financial future while still enjoying life to its fullest.

00:07 Intro and What You Can Expect to Learn
06:26 Meet David Currie: Not Your Parent's Financial Advisor
21:35 Common Financial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
31:23 The Psychological Side of Financial Wellness
37:46 Joint Financial Planning for Couples
39:04 The Pitfalls of Standing Still Financially
40:59 Maximising Savings and High-Interest Accounts
43:28 Emergency Funds and Risk Mitigation
54:46 Leveraging Family Support for Financial Stability
55:56 Planning for Parenthood and Financial Security
01:09:58 The Importance of Financial Goals and Values

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Welcome back to The Emerging Leader Podcast! In this inspiring episode, I chat with personal brand specialist Dianne Glavaš. Dianne shares her expertise on unlocking the full potential of your personal brand with practical, actionable advice. We explore the importance of authenticity, leveraging social media, and how introverts can use their unique strengths. Dianne emphasises the significance of gathering feedback, showcasing transferable skills, and crafting a compelling story. We also dive into the power of creating a strong vision and leveraging an alter-ego to make it easier to improve your personal brand. From quick wins to long-term strategies, this episode is packed with essential insights to help you shine in your career. Whether you're an emerging leader or looking to rebrand, tune in for an engaging and practical guide to elevating your personal brand!

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00:17 Meet Dianne Glavaš: Personal Brand Specialist
00:38 Understanding Personal Brands
01:36 Key Aspects of Personal Branding
04:00 Dianne's Journey into Personal Branding
10:47 The Importance of Feedback and Reflection
14:48 Rebranding and Career Transitions
19:08 Authenticity and Alter Egos
25:35 Common Mistakes and Quick Fixes
30:35 Phases of Personal Branding
32:15 Career Value Proposition
32:37 Rebranding and Pivoting Careers
34:43 Quick Wins for Personal Branding
39:21 The Role of Social Media in Personal Branding
49:54 Overcoming Introversion in Personal Branding
55:32 Consistency and Vision in Personal Branding

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In this week's quick insight episode, I dive into the critical topic of identity beyond degrees, careers, and industries. I emphasise that you are not defined by your educational background or job title, but rather your ability to leverage transferable skills, and pursue what makes you truly happy. I chat about avoiding the sunk cost fallacy and why time and money spent shouldn't hold you back from changing paths. 

00:22 The Importance of Identity Beyond Your Degree
00:39 Personal Struggles and Observations
01:54 The Value of Transferable Skills
02:37 Breaking Free from Sunk Cost Fallacy
05:14 Embracing Continuous Learning
06:41 Real-Life Examples and Personal Stories
10:02 Chasing Happiness Over Success

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In episode six of the Emerging Leader Podcast, I share about the challenge of making life-changing decisions, and my personal decision-making framework. I highlight the importance of taking action, the inevitability of uncertainty, and the role of personal values in decision-making. Expect to hear how you can use the concept of regret minimisation, inspired by Jeff Bezos, and some practical advice on seeking counsel and avoiding inaction. 

00:15 Life's Chaos and Unexpected Events
01:24 Making Life-Changing Decisions
02:36 Framework for Decision Making
05:11 Clarifying and Evaluating Options
08:04 Aligning Decisions with Values
10:00 Opportunity Cost and Decision Making
12:32 Seeking Counsel and Making the Final Decision
16:30 Jeff Bezos' Regret Minimization Framework

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In this episode of The Emerging Leader podcast, I discuss the number one non-technical skill that has drastically transformed my career: Radical Problem Solving. This skill, previously known as solution-based thinking, equips professionals from any field to address challenges effectively by zooming out, identifying ideal solutions, and working backward. I share a personal application of this from my tenure at Infrabuild, where I developed a revolutionary app for real-time data entry, which significantly impacted my career trajectory. I talk about how you can apply this in your career but, most importantly, doing the right thing even if it's the hard thing.

00:41 The Non-Technical Skill That Transformed My Career
01:37 Defining Radical Problem Solving
04:15 I need to develop an app....
13:02 Applications in your own career
22:28 Conclusion

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Are you struggling to stick to habits, do what you need to do to secure a promotion, or are generally not getting the outcomes you know you're capable of getting? I've been there.

In episode 4 of The Emerging Leader Podcast, I explore the critical role of identity in achieving lasting change across various aspects of life, such as career, health, and finances. By shifting from "doing" to "being", you can learn to align their identity with their desired habits and goals. I discuss the concept of 'be, do, have,' as popularized by Jim Fortin and James Clear, alongside the benefits of hypnotherapy and visualization as methods to reprogram the subconscious mind for sustained success.

02:09 Understanding Identity
03:13 The Power of Identity in Habits
05:38 Identity-Based Habits and Motivation
09:41 Be, Do, Have: A Transformational Concept
11:46 Practical Applications in Career and Life
18:46 Changing Your Subconscious Identity
20:21 Hypnotherapy and Subconscious Reprogramming
24:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The Jim Fortin Podcast (Episode)
Atomic Habits (Book)
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind (Book)
Harmony Hypnosis (App)

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In this insight episode of the Emerging Leader Podcast, I share three influential books that have had a significant impact on my life and career. The books discussed include 'The Four Agreements' by Don Miguel Ruiz, 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, and '4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals' by Oliver Burkeman. These books are absolute classics and are ones I have read multiple times and get even more from with each read. These books cover key topics  including integrity, not taking things personally, avoiding assumptions, combating resistance, and managing time effectively.

00:19 Introducing My 3 Life Changing Books
01:58 The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
07:07 The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
12:43 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
16:43 Personal Reflections

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In this episode of the Emerging Leader Podcast, I delve into the complex topic of fear—what it is, why we have it, and how we can coexist with it. Drawing from personal experiences and psychological insights, I explore the nature of fear and the concept of courage as its counterbalance. 

Topics include the inherent human trait of fear, the spotlight effect, and the classification of fears by psychologist Carl Albrecht. I talk about the importance of facing and accepting fear as an inevitable part of growth, and challenge you to have one hard conversation each week and to embrace the uncomfortable fringes where success lies. 

00:43 Where does fear originate?

03:22 Personal Experiences with Fear

04:24 Fight Fear with Courage

05:43 Classifying Different Types of Fear

08:35 Overcoming Fear Through Examples

17:44 The Spotlight Effect

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In this first "Insight" episode, I dive into a fascinating concept I discovered on the Modern Wisdom Podcast: the Region Beta Paradox.

This idea challenged me to examine my own life and identify areas where I was staying too comfortable instead of pushing myself to improve. It raises an important question: how can we generate more activation energy to make improvements now, rather than waiting for things to get worse and force a change?

My goal with these short insight episodes is to tackle quick, impactful topics that are too brief for a full episode but can be immediately applied to your life. Tune in every Thursday for a new insight!

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