The Icehouse Podcast

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The Icehouse Podcast episodes

April 12, 2023Jo McFadden, General Manager of PEP Worldwide (NZ)
Episode 128 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Jo McFadden, Owner Manager Programme Alumni and General Manager of PEP Worldwide (NZ). PEP Worldwide are an organisation focused on harnessing the power of working well. They offer personal efficiency courses and have a huge impact on productivity of individuals.

This conversation with Jo unpacks;
Jo’s journey to PEP Worldwide and her opportunity to help others ‘do more, with less’

How PEP worldwide has dealt with economic downturns in the past

The importance of working smarter, not harder, empowering high performers to be ‘effortless’ and investing in staff through training and productivity

Jo’s personal struggle and overcoming Imposter syndrome

Misconceptions around the value of PEP and productivity training

Tips business leaders can implement to improve their workflow today

The importance of exploring new technology and ‘giving it a go’

The community Jo gained from the Owner Manager Programme cohort

Changes made to the business since The Icehouse programme

The future of PEP worldwide and the exciting expansion to come

If you would like to get in touch with Jo about how PEP Worldwide could support you and your teams, feel free to contact her via the details below. She recommends in the podcast emailing or texting her to make time for a 10-minute call.

Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 02102207818
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55 min
April 05, 2023 Daniel Ewers, Certified High Performance Coach
Episode 127 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Daniel Ewers, Leadership Development Programme Alumni and CFO turned Certified High-Performance Coach, passionate about raising awareness around burn out and mental health within business owners and leaders.
This conversation with Daniel highlights;
- His journey to ‘Adventure to Excellence’, his high-performance coaching business
- A raw discussion about his first panic attack and the red flags within his mental health as a CFO of a fast-growing company
- His story of burnout, recovery and now, high performance
- Advice for owners and leaders struggling with their mental health and wellness
- Ways SME owners and leaders can support their teams and themselves better in this space
- The highlights and challenges of coaching high performers
- What community means to him
- How The Icehouse Leadership Development Programme was a pivotal point in his career and decision making
And much more! This is a conversation everyone can gain insight and practical takeaways from.
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1 hr 3 min
March 29, 2023 Gareth Bayliss, Sales Manager at The Icehouse
Episode 126 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Gareth Bayliss. Gareth started as Customer Growth Partner at The Icehouse, before becoming the Sales Manager. He has been part of the team for six years. At the end of March 2023, he finishes at The Icehouse after making an impactful contribution to the community of SME owners and leaders.
Gareth unpacks his time at The Icehouse, the biggest challenges and wins as Sales Manager, memorable moments, advice he would give himself when he started, learnings within sales, what excites him about the future of SME business and gives us insight into his next opportunity.
Thank you, Gareth, for the impact you have had here! We know you will be missed by many. We wish you well in your next step.
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31 min
March 21, 2023Nathan Hall, Managing Director of Chemwash Rotorua and Hamilton
Episode 125 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Nathan Hall, Managing Director of Chemwash Rotorua and Hamilton - an award-winning house washing and exterior cleaning company. Nathan is also an Alumni of the Business Owner Programme and a coaching client of Jamie Brock.
“Without Jamie we probably wouldn’t be in business anymore”, a lifechanging coaching connection with Jamie Brock has helped empower Nathan and his team to build something they are passionate about.
This conversation with Nathan unpacks;
How he started in the family business (Chemwash) at 13 years old, the journey from 13 to ownership

Advice he would give his younger self

How Chemwash celebrate success and the recent win at the Rotorua Business Awards in 2022

Misconceptions about the exterior cleaning industry he wants to debunk

His lifechanging experience through Icehouse Coaching with Jamie, and the Bay of Plenty Business Owners Programme

Changes he has implemented into his business and lifestyle since coaching began, and how it has sparked passion and excitement back into his business

What the future looks like for Chemwash Rotorua and Hamilton
And much more!
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23 min
March 15, 2023Lizzie Smith, Head of Marketing at Glorious
Episode 124 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Priya Dahya, is with is with The Icehouse’s Coworking Resident, Lizzie Smith, Head of Marketing at Glorious - a creative NFT studio and curated marketplace working with the world’s finest talent.

Their vision is simple: to create and present authentic, digital, masterpieces that bring creators and collectors closer together.
This conversation with Lizzie unpacks;
Who she is and what her life has looked like leading up to now

Lizzie’s brilliant career history and what life looked like before starting her journey at Glorious

Who Glorious are and what they do

What her role as Head of Marketing looks like

Her experience working in coworking spaces for a short time while over in the UK

Her thoughts on coworking spaces and her favourite elements about The Icehouse Coworking space

Interesting and inspiring people she has met in the space

A big win from her career journey so far – being a part of Glorious’s partnership with Wimbledon for their first ever NFT release

What excites her about the future of Glorious
And more!

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28 min
March 08, 2023Miriama and Reuben Reid, Co-Founders of The Cohorts
Episode 123 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with is with Miriama and Reuben Reid, Icehouse Coaching Alumni and Co-Founders of The Cohorts - a leading digital agency in New Zealand, crafting clever ways for brands to connect with people online.

A company and duo that focuses on team culture, creativity, work-life balance and enjoying the journey of business ownership.
This conversation with Miriama and Reuben unpacks;
The ‘ah-ha’ moment that led to The Cohorts

Advice for partners leading a business together, from their 22 years of experience

The focus on work-life balance for Miriama and Reuben

How they craft a healthy remote working culture and celebrate success

The importance of wāhine influence in their work

How they heard of The Icehouse Coaching and why they work with Craig Caminos as an advisor

What excites them about the future of The Cohorts
And more!

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39 min
March 01, 2023Simon Bell, Co-Owner and Project Manager at Ashburton Guardian
Episode 122 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Simon Bell, Co-Owner and Project Manager at Ashburton Guardian - a local newspaper in the South Island. Simon is also an Alumni of the Leadership Development Programme.

A generational business and an Alumni of The Icehouse alongside his father, Bruce Bell, who completed the Owner Manager Programme, in 2005, and said it was the best thing he had ever done!
This conversation with Simon unpacks;
His leadership journey that has led to co-ownership in a generational business

The key challenges for media companies in 2023 and the excitement around leaning into digital, AI and innovation

How media champions and supports local community

His experience on the Leadership Development Programme, learning the art of courageous conversations and making key decisions
And more!

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27 min
February 22, 2023Kathy Shailer, Branch Manager at Hyspecs
Episode 121 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Kathy Shailer, Owner Manager and Leadership Development Programme Alumni, Branch Manager at Hyspecs in Christchurch and now Shareholder of the one-stop-shop for hydraulic design, manufacture, build, parts and service.

Being part of the influential business for 22 years, she has a wealth of knowledge on leadership and culture.
This conversation with Kathy unpacks;
Her leadership journey and what her staff would say her leadership style is

Her advice to not sweat the small stuff and back yourself

Her passion to see people be the best they can be and treating leadership as a service

How she celebrates success, acknowledges her team and keeps culture a focus

Her journey with Imposter Syndrome on OMP and LDP and how she overcome the ‘tall poppy’

Her takeaways from her Icehouse programmes and how she keeps connected to the community

What 2023 looks like for her and the team at Hyspecs
And more!

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30 min
February 15, 2023Tim Goom, Director of Goom Landscapes
Episode 120 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Tim Goom, Owner Manager Programme Alumni, Founder and one of the Directors at Goom Landscapes – a business crafting extraordinary spaces and experiences outside.

Tim discusses the journey of becoming a business owner at age 24 and building the business. He heard about The Icehouse through his now business partner, Anthony Washington, whose prerequisite of buying into the business was Tim doing the Owner Manager Programme!
This conversation with Tim Goom unpacks;
How he has built the landscape business from the age 24 to 100 employees today

The importance of following your gut and bringing the right people onboard the business

How The Icehouse Owner Manager Programme taught Tim skills to be a better business owner

Hesitations about going into a learning environment and how these were debunked

His perspective of building a culture and how it never stops

The benefits of having other staff members go through Icehouse programmes

His passion for “walking up the driveway and meeting customers” and seeing creative projects come to life
And more!

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27 min
February 07, 2023Jono Jones and Ash Nicholson, CEO and COO of Bluelab
Episode 119 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Jono Jones and Ash Nicholson, CEO and COO of Bluelab - industry leading measurement tools that solve Agriculture and grower problems, and last a lifetime; a New Zealand company, exporting quality products to the world.
This conversation is filled with gold, including;
What motivates Jono and Ash to ‘do the best work of their life’

The learnings from their careers and stepping into leadership positions

The environment impact agriculture has on the world, pressing issues, climate change and how Bluelab supports a better future

How Jono and Ash work effectively together and with the wider Bluelab team, aligning around biggest problems and working to everyone's strengthens and weaknesses

Active steps that led to a successful succession and exit plan from Greg and Mandy (Bluelab Founders and Icehouse Alumni)

Both Jono and Ash’s key takeaways from the Leadership Development Programme, developing their skillset in areas they had less experience in to be a more well-rounded leader

Treating running a business like a marathon, not a sprint, and why wellness and resilience is so important
And more!

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47 min