The Inspired CEO

The Inspired CEO

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The Inspired CEO episodes

  • Wayne Harrison: What's Next for Australia's Oldest Supermarket Chain
    What does it take to lead a 150-year-old Australian business into the future?
     
    Wayne Harrison grew up surrounded by the Ritchies family business before pursuing an international career in law. Now, he's returned to help shape the next chapter of one of Australia's most established supermarket groups.
     
    As Victorian State Manager and Director, overseeing more than 50 stores and 4,000 staff, Wayne brings a fresh perspective to leadership, innovation and the importance of staying connected to local communities.
     
    With plans to step into the CEO role in 2027, Wayne shares his journey from global infrastructure projects back to the family business — and what it means to carry a legacy forward.
     
    🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.
     
    🎙 Hosted by @katesave | Powered by @befitfoodaustralia @purposeproductions.co
     
    #TheInspiredCEO #BusinessLeadership #Ritchies
    20 min
  • Karen Inge: What Decades in Nutrition Really Teach You
    Few people have witnessed the evolution of nutrition in Australia quite like Karen Inge.
     
    One of Australia’s pioneering dietitians, Karen shares her journey from working with elite athletes and Olympic teams to becoming an author, media commentator, and founder of healthy food company Dineamic.
     
    Drawing on decades of experience, Karen explores how our understanding of food and wellbeing has changed, the science behind eating well, and why good nutrition remains one of the most powerful foundations for long-term health.
     
    🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
    🎙 Hosted by @katesave | Powered by @befitfoodaustralia @purposeproductions.co
     
    #NutritionScience #HealthyEating #Dietitian
    25 min
  • Greg Hunt: Beyond Politics- Leadership, Life & Legacy
    What does life look like after more than two decades at the centre of Australian politics?
     
    Former Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt reflects on a 21-year parliamentary career spanning health, the environment and innovation, including his role as Health Minister during Australia’s COVID-19 response.
     
    Greg shares the experiences and influences that shaped his approach to public service, the challenges of leadership through extraordinary periods, and the initiatives that defined different chapters of his political career.
     
    Now beyond Parliament, he also opens up about life after politics, personal passions, and what leadership and legacy mean to him today.
     
    🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
    🎙 Hosted by @katesave | Powered by @befitfoodaustralia @purposeproductions.co
     
    #Leadership #PublicService #TheInspiredCEO
    41 min
  • Melanie Gleeson: Redefining Purpose and What it Means to Live Well
    What started as one spa on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula has grown into one of Australia’s most recognised wellness brands.
     
    Endota founder and CEO Melanie Gleeson shares the journey behind building Australia’s largest day spa network, growing to more than 100 locations while staying connected to the purpose and values that inspired it from the beginning.
     
    Melanie opens up about purpose-led growth, balancing business and motherhood, and her evolving perspective on what it truly means to live well. It’s a story of vision, resilience and building a business designed to help people feel better, inside and out.
     
    🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.
     
    🎙 Hosted by @katesave | Powered by @befitfoodaustralia @purposeproductions.co
     
    #WomenInBusiness #Wellness #Endota
    25 min
  • Patrick La Manna: From Humble Fruit Shop to Viral Empire
    For Patrick LaManna, food retail has always been about more than what’s on the shelves.
     
    As a third-generation grocer and CEO of LaManna Supermarket, Patrick shares how his family’s legacy of fresh produce, hospitality, and community has shaped the business he leads today. From his grandfather’s first fruit shop in West Preston to LaManna’s 10,000 m² Essendon Fields destination and the cult favourite Pistachio Papi, he focus has remained firmly on quality, freshness, and genuine connection.
     
    Patrick reflects on leading a family business through growth and change, empowering his team, taking calculated risks, and creating a supermarket experience that feels more like a destination than a transaction.
     
    🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.
     
    🎙 Hosted by @katesave | Powered by @befitfoodaustralia @purposeproductions.co
     
    #FamilyBusiness #FoodRetail #Leadership
    28 min
  • Alan Oppenheim: From Family Legacy to Skincare Leader
    From family legacy to global skincare success, Alan Oppenheim has spent more than four decades helping shape Ego Pharmaceuticals into one of Australia’s most trusted skincare companies.
     
    As Managing Director, Alan shares how he carried forward the vision started by his parents, combining scientific expertise with a strong focus on research, innovation, and sustainability. Under his leadership, Ego has grown into a globally recognised brand with more than 100 products.
     
    He also reflects on the responsibility of leading a family business, mentoring the next generation, and staying true to evidence-based skincare while continuing to evolve in a competitive global market.
     
    🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.
     
    🎙 Hosted by @katesave | Powered by @befitfoodaustralia @purposeproductions.co
    24 min
  • Paul Bruhn: From Dietitian to Global Health Leader
    What happens when a passion for nutrition becomes a global career in healthcare?
     
    Paul Bruhn shares his journey from clinical and sports dietitian to senior global leadership at Nestlé Health Science, where he helped shape strategies in therapeutic nutrition across Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa.
     
    Paul reflects on the career milestones, challenges, and achievements that shaped his leadership, the evolving role of nutrition in healthcare, and what life looks like after stepping away from his most recent executive role.
     
    🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.
     
    🎙 Hosted by @katesave | Powered by @befitfoodaustralia @purposeproductions.co
     
    #Nutrition #HealthcareLeadership #TheInspiredCEO
    25 min
  • Jack Delosa: From Dropout to Building a Billion Dollar Business Movement

    From university dropout to building one of Australia’s largest business coaching companies, Jack Delosa has redefined what success can look like.

    As the founder of The Entourage, Jack shares his journey of guiding thousands of entrepreneurs to grow businesses with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Named multiple times on the AFR Young Rich List, he reflects on the lessons behind scaling, leadership, and staying aligned to something bigger than just profit.

    Through his work, writing, and podcast, Jack is on a mission to help business owners build not only successful companies — but meaningful lives driven by impact and personal growth.

    🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube


    🎙 Hosted by @katesave | Powered by @befitfoodaustralia @purposeproductions.co

    #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership

    23 min
  • Peter Blunden: Five Decades with Australia's Editorial Powerhouse
    From cadet journalist to one of the most influential figures in Australian media, Peter Blunden AM has spent nearly five decades at the heart of the news industry.
     
    Peter shares his extraordinary career across some of Australia’s biggest publications, including The Advertiser, Herald Sun and The Weekly Times, before moving into senior executive roles at News Corp Australia. Along the way, he became part of Rupert Murdoch’s inner editorial circle and was described by Murdoch as “the best mid-market editor of his generation.”
     
    In this episode, Peter reflects on the stories, decisions, leadership, and changing media landscape that have defined a remarkable career in Australian journalism.
     
    🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.
     
    🎙 Hosted by @katesave | Powered by @befitfoodaustralia @purposeproductions.co
     
    #AustralianMedia #Leadership #Journalism
    26 min
  • Charles Davidson: The Inspiration Behing a Global Movement in Thermal Wellness
    One experience in Japan sparked a vision that would transform wellness in Australia.
     
    Charles Davidson, co-founder and creative force behind Peninsula Hot Springs, shares how discovering Japanese onsen culture inspired him to create one of Australia’s most iconic thermal wellness destinations.
     
    From childhood curiosity to building a world-renowned business, Charles reflects on the challenges, passion, and persistence behind bringing his vision to life. He also shares how he balances business, family, and his own wellbeing while continuing to champion the healing power of water and inspire a growing global movement in thermal wellness.
     
    🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
    🎙 Hosted by @katesave | Powered by @befitfoodaustralia @purposeproductions.co
     
    #Wellness #Entrepreneurship #PeninsulaHotSprings
    25 min

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