The Icehouse Podcast

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The Icehouse Podcast episodes

June 21, 2023Rewa Willis, Co-Founder and Director of Sherson Willis
Episode 138 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Rewa Willis, Co-Founder and Director of Sherson Willis - trusted advisors and leaders in corporate affairs, based in Auckland.

This conversation with Rewa covers;
Rewa’s formative years and passion for her Māori culture and worldview

How this reconnection is shaping her life, and helping her understand herself better

Her experience in PR, communications and corporate affairs

How Rewa and her business partner Trish started the business 17 years ago

What Sherson Willis offers and how that offering was developed

Her biggest growth coming from the hardest moments

Her experience on the Owner Manager Programme (OMP)

How OMP sparked fresh passion in her business

The Te Puni Kōkiri scholarship and what this opportunity unlocked

How Rewa dealt with Imposter Syndrome on the programme

The power of community and the programme cohort
and more!
Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
35 min
June 14, 2023Tony Wei, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Manuka Emporium
Episode 137 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Priya Dahya, is with longtime Coworking Resident of The Icehouse Coworking space, and Co-Founder and Director of Manuka Emporium, Tony Wei.
Manuka Emporium are purveyors of the finest seasonal small batch Manuka Honey from New Zealand. They are on a simple mission to share New Zealand’s most luxurious single origin Mānuka Honey. Hand-selected and bearing the signature of their Master Beekeeper, each jar is a celebration of unadulterated raw beauty and of a honey that has been extensively researched for its natural superfood qualities. With no compromises, it’s Mānuka Honey as Mother Nature intended.
This conversation with Tony highlights;
Who Tony is and what life has looked like leading up to now

A glimpse into Manuka Emporium and what they do

What Tony’s role in the business entails and how he came into the position

What his world looked like prior to Manuka Emporium

His experience being one of The Icehouse Coworking space’s longtime residents

His favourite elements of the space

Interesting people he has met in the space, with a special mention to ex CEO of

The Icehouse, and now, Icehouse Business Coach, Andy Hamilton

Career wins from Tony’s business journey

What excites him about the future of Manuka Emporium
Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
19 min
June 07, 2023 Amanda Fleming, Founder and Director of Presenter at Large, Facilitator at The Icehouse
Episode 136 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Amanda Fleming. Amanda is the Founder and Director of Presenter at Large and longtime facilitator and part of The Icehouse whānau, presenting on the Owner Manager and Leadership Development Programmes, on personal development and communication.
Amanda is inspired by human possibility, believing in every individual and bringing out the best in them. She is committed to seeing others succeed by tuning into their personal development, mental, emotional and spiritual selves as business owners and leaders of small and medium size businesses.
In this conversation, we unpack her formative years and learnings, generational leadership and communication styles, how business owners and leaders can support their teams with mental health and wellbeing, common challenges she notices leaders face and advice for owners and leaders needing support in making decisions and living out their true purpose.
Amanda is highly regarded by The Icehouse team and Alumni, with many going on to work with her after the programme. She has recently launched ‘The Accelerator’ for FREE - a facilitated personal development programme designed for busy professionals, leaders, trainers, educators, owners – with weekly online content that supports ongoing learning and growth.
Find out more: https://amandafleming.co.nz/accelerator
Amanda has also recently released ‘Pain-free Presenting’ for $50. An online mini course with video sessions and resources that help people transform their public speaking experience from a source of fear to a source of confidence and purpose.
Find out more: https://amandafleming.samcart.com/products/pain-free-presenting-with-amanda-fleming

Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
57 min
May 31, 2023Ashlee Rose, Previous General Manager of Retail at TrailLite, Founder Pikle & Fawe
Episode 135 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Ashlee Rose, Leadership Development Programme Alumni, previous General Manager of Retail at TrailLite, and now on a journey to reimagine the way the world applies for jobs, and how employers connect with potential employees through a new business project. Ashlee is passionate about leadership, wellbeing, looking after ourselves and teams, well.

This conversation with Ashlee highlights;
Her recent move to Queenstown and what life looks like now

Her career experience and what roles have come more naturally to her

The journey of reframing success

What she would tell her younger self at the start of her career journey

Her experience as General Manager of Retail at TrailLite

Her key takeaways from The Icehouse Leadership Development Programme

Desire to reimagine the way the world applies for jobs, and how employers connect with potential employees

Her current business projects and her ask for owners/leaders to reach out to support her in the market validation phase
And much more! If you would like to get in touch with Ashlee to support her in the market validation, feel free to touch base with her at [email protected]
Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
46 min
May 24, 2023John Roberts, Chief Operating Officer of Oragene
Episode 134 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with John Roberts, Taking Your Business Forward and Coaching Alumni, and Chief Operating Officer and Co-owner of Oragene.
Oragene is a family company with a passion for keeping families and businesses safer by providing the highest quality cleaning disinfection and health products.
The conversation with John unpacks;
His journey within the family business and now as a co-owner

The alignment between elite sport and business

The why behind Oragene – to keep families & businesses safe

How business boomed over the pandemic and how they managed that in-house

The recent journey to entering the B2C market, and what differs from B2B

His highlights and recent challenges on the Oragene journey

The huge impact he has received from having Kevin D’Ambros-Smith as a coach, including the initial idea to sell B2C

The value of his cohort through Taking Your Business Forward
And much more!
Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
22 min
May 17, 2023 Rachael Wallis⁠, Customer Growth Partner at The Icehouse
Episode 133 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, , is with Rachael Wallis, Customer Growth Partner at The Icehouse. Rachael looks after the Hawke’s Bay, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Manawatū -Wanganui Regions.
This conversation highlights Rachael Wallis and her passion for SMEs. She is passionate about the long-term success of business owners and leaders, building strong relationships with those she meets. She loves to support local and champion the importance of community.
Rachael unpacks her favourite part of the role (spoiler - the people!), the challenges she is hearing from owners and leaders right now, the highlights of living in Hawke’s Bay, her career journey and what excites her about the future.
Get to know Rachael by listening to this week's episode! If you would like to chat with Rachael, please feel free to contact her via the details below.
Rachael’s phone: 021 2211 135
Rachael’s email: [email protected]
Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
16 min
May 10, 2023Tom Dorman, Co-Founder of Tom & Luke, Holistic Business Coach and Consultant
Episode 132 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Tom Dorman, Co-Founder of well-known Kiwi business ‘Tom & Luke’, with a mission to make eating healthy easy. Tom is now a holistic business coach and consultant.
The conversation with Tom covers;
How ‘Tom & Luke’ was born and went on to impact the snack industry in New Zealand

The importance of building relationships to grow a strong business

Tom’s story of stress as a young business owner and how that developed a passion in him to help others

Tom’s clear sense of purpose, to ensure entrepreneurs thrive in business, without the burnout

His learning from the Owner Manager Programme, including the importance of cash flow and finding a strong target market

What holistic health means to Tom and how it can support business leaders

What people can expect from a coaching session with Tom

What success looks like for Tom, and inspiring success stories
plus much more!

Tom hosts a monthly webinar called ‘Executive Chill’ to support business owners and leaders with the culmination of stress impacting mental and physical wellbeing.

Sign up for his next webinar here: https://calendly.com/tomdorman/executive-chill?month=2023-05

Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
1 hr 1 min
May 01, 2023Clare Davies, Founder and Managing Director of Capstone Hotel Management
Episode 131 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Clare Davies, Founder and Managing Director of Capstone Hotel Management - an innovative hotel management and distribution company.

This conversation with Clare covers;
Being born and raised in the hospitality and hotel industry

Her passion for building long term relationships with hotel owners

Advice to her younger self – to have the courage to back herself more

Her motivation to offer strong training, development and progression to employees so they can see pathways to strong careers in the industry

The benefits of being bold with her business and doing the Owner Manager Programme during the Global Financial Crisis

The power of community – how her OMP cohort are still dear friends and catch up annually

The realities of it ‘being lonely at the top’ and how having external people challenging your assumptions is so important

Her perspective on challenges within the hospitality and hotel industry right now
33 min
April 26, 2023Craig Neal, Business Coach at The Icehouse
Episode 130 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Craig Neal, Business Coach at The Icehouse. Craig has extensive experience and education in business transformation through senior management positions and his own SME business. He has a passion for sharing his experience to help others optimise their personal and professional potential.

This conversation with Craig unpacks;
Craig’s career journey and experience in corporate management and running an SME

The opportunity he had to take a couple years to learn, study and gain more knowledge in coaching and helping others succeed

How helping business owners solve problems is a big part of his day

Advice to his younger self – listening more and speaking less

The highlight and biggest challenge of being a coach

A practical breakdown of what owners can expect from a coaching session with Craig

The benefits of being vulnerable and having strong people in your world as an owner/leader
Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
32 min
April 19, 2023Harrison Levien, Agent at BYL Livestock
Episode 129 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with is with Harrison Levien, Agent at BYL Livestock and Sales Skills Workshop Attendee; passionate about helping the local community in Waikato through livestock and agriculture.

The conversation with Harrison unpacks;
His passion for rural New Zealand and agriculture

How learnings within his New Zealand Rugby career support his business career
His openness to learn from others, upskill and better himself

What he hopes to achieve in the next year as a Livestock Agent

His key learnings from the Sales Skills workshop, facilitated by Jamie Brock
And more!
Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
18 min