My guest in this episode is Richard Boele. Richard is the Chief Purpose Officer for KPMG Australia and a Partner at KPMG Banarra, a team within KPMG that focuses on Human Rights and Social Impact. 

Richard is internationally sought after for his cutting-edge human rights, social impact and purpose insights, high-level facilitation and problem-solving skills and for his ability to inspire meaningful action by Boards and their CEOs across industries and the globe. In his more recent Chief Purpose Officer role he shares what he’s learnt from being KPMG Australia's inaugural CPO.

Some of the highlights of our conversation include a formative experience with Chief Justice Michael Kirby, the teachers that taught Richard how NOT to lead, the satisfaction that comes with putting the right leader in place to continue what you've built, answering the question "What exactly does a Chief Purpose Officer do?", and the impact of KPMG Banarra as a for-profit business in the human rights and social impact space.

If you'd like to learn more about KPMG Australia, go to: https://kpmg.com/au/en/home.html 

Details on KPMG Banarra are: at: https://kpmg.com/au/en/home/services/advisory/risk-consulting/climate-change-sustainability-services/human-rights-social-impact.html

You can find Richard on LinkedIn at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardboele/ 

To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au

My guest in this episode is Tom Hughes, Tom is currently General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the NASDAQ-listed Bitcoin miner, Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc, and before that he was Head of Group Legal at ASX200 financial software and services company, HUB24 Ltd.  He also worked at Macquarie Bank and ANZ Bank.  

Highlights of our conversation include exploring what Bitcoin mining actually is,  how Mawson Infrastructure continued to move forward despite all market forces acting against them, the power of speaking last, and how cryptocurrency benefits the planet. 

If you'd like to learn more about Mawson Infrastructure, go to: https://mawsoninc.com 

You can connect with Tom at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hughes-810bb026/ 

To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au

My guest in this episode is Ryan Swenson, CEO at Circonomy, a social-enterprise with a purpose to create a world without waste, including human potential, by scaling circular solutions to mobile dormant goods and resources. In doing so, Circonomy enables the transition to a net-zero circular future. 

Some of the highlights of our conversation include some striking examples of sustainability initiatives, how Circonomy grew out of the World's Biggest Garage Sale after an investment by Officeworks, the Circonomy mission to create a world without waste, the plan to expand across Australia as quickly as possible, and the work of "re-commercing" to reduce landfill and provide lower cost products to consumers.

If you'd like to learn more about Circonomy, go to: https://circonomy.com.au 

You can reach out to Ryan at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-swenson-37768220 

To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au

My guest is Ross Farrelly. Ross is the Director of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for IBM Asia Pacific. He works with companies throughout the region to develop and execute on their strategies to adopt and realise the benefits of predictive analytics and AI. He has a Master of Applied Statistics, a Masters of Applied Ethics, a first class honours degree in Pure Mathematics and a PhD in Information Systems.

Some of the highlights of our conversation include exploring the ethical questions that AI provokes, the explosion of ChatGPT, how AI is helping the planet, and what organisational leaders need to be understanding about AI to lead more effectively in today's world.

Enjoy the conversation.   

You can reach out to Ross directly at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossfarrelly  

To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au 

Please note,  the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal opinions of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

The Business Of Surfing, with Aaron Trevis, CEO and Founder of Surf Lakes

My guest today is Aaron Trevis.  Aaron is the CEO and Founder of Surf Lakes, a company which provides a technologically advanced wave-generating device to wave park project developers around the world. Since its establishment in July 2016, Surf Lakes has grown to become a holistic solution provider for world-leading surf park destinations. Surf Lakes’ strategy is to develop surfing communities, enhance lifestyles, and bring economic benefits and employment to regions around the world. 

Some of the highlights of our conversation include finding the balance between accountability and appreciation, the biggest highs and the lowest lows in the Surf Lakes journey so far, staying calm while everyone around you is breaking down, generating 30,000 smiles a day, a really healthy addiction, and safety in a multitude of advisors.

If you'd like to learn more about Surf Lakes, go to: https://www.surflakes.com 

Check out the Surf Lakes technology in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJDG-Lp5JZM

To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au

Using AI & Machine Learning To Guide Strategic Change, with Annalie Killian, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Sparks & Honey 

My guest today is Annalie Killian. Since 2016, Annalie has led the Strategic Partnerships function at Sparks & Honey, a New York-based strategy consultancy that combines AI and machine learning with the best of human intelligence to make sense of global challenges, emerging trends and accelerating change. 

Some of the highlights of our conversation include Annalie's experience of organisational leadership under apartheid, exploring how personal challenges can help you hone your empathy as a leader, how Sparks & Honey uses machine learning to optimise their quality of service, and Annalie's professional networking principle of "Don't cultivate contacts. Cultivate friends". 

If you'd like to learn more about Sparks & Honey, go to: https://www.sparksandhoney.com 

You can reach out to Annalie on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaliekillian

Check out Annalie's TEDx Melbourne talk at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EvXAF6Nf_Q

To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au

My guest is Tony Golsby-Smith. Tony is the founder and former CEO of 2nd Road, a strategic innovation consultancy that Tony built over two decades and eventually sold to Accenture.

Some of the highlights of our conversation include the challenges of building a consulting business from the ground up, touching people at an unconscious level to create deep transformation, the 2nd Road story of using the art of rhetoric to solve complex organisational and global problems, and hearing Tony speak about his eventual acceptance of the fact that big organisations will inevitably crush innovation. 

Enjoy the conversation.   

If you'd like to learn more about Mimesis Labs, go to: https://www.mimesislabs.com 

To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au

My guest is Rob Coombs. Rob is the Managing Director of Interface Australia, part of the global group of this major commercial flooring manufacturer. Rob leads Interface’s business operations in Australia and New Zealand.

Some of the highlights of the conversation from my interview here with Rob include learning about Interface's purpose, which is "To lead business to love the world", saving $650million through waste reduction initiatives, how Interface is applying the principle of "radical collaboration", working with competitors to find solutions to problems that they can't solve on their own, and how Interface Australia responded to one of their factories burning down.

If you'd like to learn more about Interface Australia or the wider global Interface group, go to: https://www.interface.com/AU/en-AU.html 

To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au 

My guest is Peter Baines. Peter is a renowned international speaker, addressing corporate leadership groups on the theme of Leading In and Through Crisis. He is the Founder of Hands Across The Water, one of Australia's fastest growing charities. 

Peter is a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). 

Some of the highlights of our conversation include Peter's leadership journey in the NSW Police, including his role in the forensic investigation following the Bali bombings, Peter's inspiration for founding Hands Across The Water and the impact to date that Hands Across The Water has made in the world, the unique business model that funds the charity's operations and allows 100% of donor money to go straight to the disadvantaged, and Peter's top 3 leadership tips that he shares regularly in his corporate speaking work.  

If you'd like to learn more about Hands Across The Water, go to: https://www.handsacrossthewater.org.au 

To learn more about Peter's corporate speaking and consulting work, go to: https://peterbaines.com.au  

To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au

My guest is Alex Debney. Alex is a partner at Conscious Investment Management, an investment manager focused on making investments that improve lives. 

Some of the highlights of our conversation include Alex describing that moment where he quit his secure job to start something new and uncertain,  some real-life stories of Conscious Investment Management investments that are making a big positive difference to people's lives, what returns can you expect with a "conscious investment", and the unique challenges of working with high-performing people.

If you'd like to learn more about Conscious Investment Management, go to: https://www.consciousinvest.com.au

You can follow Conscious Investment Management on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscious-investment-management

To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au