The Inner Chief

Our topic today is the number 1 performance environment for executives - meetings.

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We look at being a high performer in the meeting room, and how to unlock the power of this environment in bringing your entourage along with you and building your track record.

We're going to talk about:

• Preparing for meetings with an outcomes-based approach;
• Why this environment should be seen as your theatre; and
• Creating an experience for the attendees.

Stay epic,

Greg

In this latest episode of our Best of Series, you'll hear from Jonathan Ling, Chairman of Planet Innovation, on telling wow stories, top 3 skills to be CEO, and pulling the right levers.

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Jonathan is currently the Chairman of Planet Innovation and of Pro-Pac Packaging, as well as a Non-Executive Director of The Pact Group, but was the CEO of GUD Holdings when we interviewed him back in July 2017.

His executive experience also includes having been CEO of Fletcher Building, Laminex Australia and Visy Recycling. He is the former Chairman of the Melbourne Rebels' Advisory Board and has previously held a number of other board roles including ASB bank and Pacific Brands.

Jonathan's story is a fantastic one of a little Chinese boy that rose from the frontline all the way through the ranks to becoming CEO. He has taken on some of the biggest challenges in business and succeeded commercially through the cultures he creates.

In this episode we talk all about:

• Standing out by telling 'wow' stories;
• The top 3 skills you need as a CEO;
• Pulling the right levers to get a solid track record; and
• Creating emotional intensity in a team.

You can connect with Jonathan via LinkedIn.

• Covey's Time Management Quadrants
• Jonathan's nominated charity is Disaster Relief Australia and I've made a donation of $250 in Jonathan's name for coming on the show.

In this episode of The Inner Chief, you'll hear from Antonia Mercorella, CEO of The REIQ, on tackling the hard stuff, resolving conflict, and sharing your vision.

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Antonia is the Chief Executive Officer of The Real Estate Institute of Queensland. She is the first female CEO, and also the youngest person ever appointed to lead the organisation, and has transformed the 103-year-old Institute into one of most progressive and high-profile industry associations in Australia.

Prior to her appointment as CEO, Antonia worked with the REIQ as Deputy CEO and before that, as General Counsel.

She has also worked as principal legal advisor to the Real Estate Institute of South Australia, and as a commercial lawyer specialising in property and real estate.

In this episode we talk all about:

• Tackling the hard stuff that no-one else wants to;
• Resolving conflict early and effectively;
• The key you skills you need to have as a CEO; and
• Sharing your organisation's vision across the company.

Connecting with Antonia Mercorella

You can connect with Antonia via LinkedIn

• Getting to Yes - by Roger Fisher and William Ury

Our topic today is 3 questions you MUST be able to answer about key stakeholders.

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We look at how to build connection and trust with stakeholders, so as to improve how others view you when you're not in the room.

We're going to talk about:

• Track records and integrity;
• Incentives;
• Pressure; and
• Personality.

Stay epic,

Greg

In this latest episode of our Best of Series, you'll hear from Jennifer Holland, Founder & CEO of Throat Scope and Holland Healthcare, on preparedness, persistence and revolutionising the healthcare industry.

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Jennifer's passion lies in inventing, designing and developing medical products that will revolutionise the healthcare industry.

Her first invention was Throat Scope, which was the recipient of $50,000 prize money for the 'What's Your Big Idea Queensland?' in 2011, allowing her to build several prototypes and register a patent.

In 2015, she secured investment from Steve Baxter on Shark Tank Australia, helping the business grow exponentially and attract significant publicity.

Her mission is to raise awareness for Head & Neck Cancer & introduce an affordable oral health system for the underserved and she has received many awards for her entrepreneurship and volunteering, and actively participates in speaking and networking events internationally.

In this episode we talk all about:

• Preparing for Shark Tank and the lessons applicable to career growth;
• How she lives her motto: believe, act, persist;
• Balancing life as a mumpreneur with 4 kids; and
• Taking opportunities and turning a no into a yes.

You can connect with Jennifer via LinkedIn.

In this episode of The Inner Chief, you'll hear from Ben Darwin, Co-Founder of GAIN LINE, on cohesion analytics, understanding versus skill, and sacking staff too soon.

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Ben is the Co-Founder and GM of GAIN LINE Analytics, an operations and management consultancy dedicated to building consistently successful teams.

He represented the Brumbies in Super Rugby and played at international level 28 times for the Wallabies. In his last ever game of competitive rugby, he broke his neck, but extraordinarily, has since recovered.

Ben has considerable experience in coaching, player development and analysis in both Australia and Japan and is a highly-sought after speaker all around the world and in the media.

In this episode we talk all about:

• Achieving his boyhood dream of making the Wallabies and being surrounded by his own heroes;
• The science of cohesion, namely systems, interpersonal and positional understanding;
• How teams work in groups and what drives changes in behaviour; and
• Stories of where the data contradicted intuition.

You can connect with Ben via LinkedIn or via GAIN LINE's website.

• Chasing Stars - by Boris Groysberg
• Article: The risky business of hiring stars - by Boris Groysberg

Our topic today is where strategy execution goes wrong.

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We look at three key scenarios of when the execution of a strategy could fall over.

We're going to talk about:

• Vertical and horizontal trust;
• Operating rhythm; and
• Resourcing.

Stay epic,

Greg

In this episode of The Inner Chief, you'll hear from Eric Morris, CEO of The PAS Group, on culture shocks, lessons from sport and treading your own path.

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Eric has been CEO of The PAS Group since its inception in 2005 and has led nine of the Group's acquisitions and the successful integration of the Group's businesses.

He has held senior executive positions at the likes of Myer, Walt Disney International, Reebok International in both Hong Kong and Cape Town, and Woolworths South Africa. In total, he has over 36 years' experience in retail, wholesale/supply, licensing, manufacturing and distribution.

In this episode we talk all about:

• His amazing journey working in different countries and the various culture shocks he had to endure;
• How sport has shaped his leadership style;
• Taking the leap of faith and going out on your own; and
• Finding positivity and navigating a new world post-COVID.

You can connect with Eric via LinkedIn.

• Legacy - by James Kerr
• Good to Great - by Jim Collins
• Mindset - by Carol Dweck

Our topic today is coaching principles.

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We look at three really powerful principles that you can use when leading your people or even coaching a client.

We're going to talk about:

• Helping someone to create a congruent future vision of themselves;
• Ownership of all insights; and
• Believing in everyone's ability to be great.

Stay epic,

Greg

In this fourth episode of our Best of Series, you'll hear from Vivek Bhatia, CEO of Link Group, on lifelong learning, going beyond your job description, and having your antenna on.

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Vivek is currently the CEO of financial services firm Link Group, but was the CEO of iCare when we interviewed him back in July 2017.

He has over two decades of experience in financial services, government and management consulting, having also been CEO of Wesfarmers Insurance and the QBE Insurance Group APAC.

Vivek holds an undergraduate degree in engineering, a post graduate in business administration and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

He is an Indian migrant and this episode is an inspiring story of how after arriving in Australia, he rose above the pack to become a CEO in just 10 years.

In this episode we talk all about:

• How to treat your boss like your most important customer;
• Looking for other opportunities in the business and going above your role description;
• What the most effective use of a leader's time is; and
• Always having your antenna on.

You can connect with Vivek via LinkedIn.

• The Road to Character - by David Brooks
• Vivek's nominated charity is The Starlight Foundation and I made a donation of $250 in Vivek's name for coming on the show