Join us on this episode as we take a captivating ride into the Turnaround world with none other than Sal Algeri, the National and Asia Pacific Lead Partner of Deloitte’s Turnaround & Restructuring practice. With a remarkable career spanning over 34 years at Deloitte, Sal brings an exclusive peek into his journey from aspiring accountant to industry leader. Discover the pivotal moments and influences that shaped Sal’s extraordinary career including some behind-the-scenes tales from his encounters working with some high-profile clients.

Revealing invaluable insights gained along the way, listen to find out which winning mindset Sal uncovers to be key for growth, recognising opportunities and being able to look ahead and plan for the future.

Don't miss this episode – it's your chance to glean wisdom from a true Turnaround trailblazer!

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Connect with the speakers:

Richard Hughes - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjhughes1

Sal Algeri - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sal-algeri-63323b38

With Energy Transition emerging as a significant global disruptor, its effects are reverberating through governments, businesses, and communities alike. Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy presents numerous challenges, but it also presents many opportunities.

Join us for an engaging discussion that delves into this pressing topic, featuring Grant Sparks, Partner in our Turnaround & Restructuring team and Energy & Resources sector. Grant will share his extensive experience in mining and coal-fired power operations, shedding light on the unintended consequences involved and exploring pathways towards achieving a Just Transition.

Tune in to hear Energy Transition and opportunities for change.

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Grant Sparks - https://au.linkedin.com/in/sparksgrant

Operating in 23 countries and poised to reach a record $22 billion in transaction volume, Flight Centre was on track for one of its best years in 2020. Then, everything changed practically overnight. Recently, Gary Smith, Flight Centre's chairman, joined us to share the remarkable story of the company's comeback from its greatest-ever disruption. It's a captivating tale of crisis management and valuable lessons learned.

With extensive industry experience in Tourism, Hotels, and Resorts, along with notable roles such as Chair of Queensland Tourism Industry Council, Deputy Chair of Eco Tourism Australia, and six years on the Board of Tourism Events Queensland, Gary was well-equipped to respond swiftly, engage stakeholders effectively, and preserve the company's culture.

Tune in to hear how Flight Centre bounced back and is thriving again.

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Connect with the speaker:

Richard Hughes - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjhughes1/

Welcome to the first episode of Turnaround Tales. We’re starting this series with a special discussion!

Deloitte's Richard Hughes is joined by five-time Olympian, Olympic gold & bronze medallist, Natalie Cook, who is currently a director and steward for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee. We’re also joined by Curtis McGrath, an ex-Combat Engineer deployed to Afghanistan and later three-time gold medallist Paralympian who is also involved in the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committees as a Paralympic advisor.

Tune in to Nat and Curtis' captivating tales of triumph and resilience as they share their journeys of overcoming adversity. From successes to challenges, they will reveal their secrets to turning things around when plans didn't go as expected (spoiler, it was quite often). Gain invaluable insights into the psychology of improving performance, including coping with immense pressure, fostering perseverance, building resilience, and shifting from a ‘problem creator’ to a ‘solution finder’.

Connect with the speakers:

Richard Hughes - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjhughes1/

Natalie Cook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/global-high-performance-speaker/ 

Curtis McGrath - https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-mcgrath-oam-69b415143/

Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of business turnaround: https://deloi.tt/41qyy21