#080 - Chelsea Pottenger
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Chelsea Pottenger is a psychology postgraduate, an international motivational speaker and accredited mindfulness and meditation coach. She is a leading authority on productivity, mindfulness and well-being. In this episode, you will learn: How your personal well-being directly impacts your business success. If you don't take care of yourself, you can't take care of your business. Establishing sustainable habits like regular breaks, quality sleep, and mental wellness practices helps you avoid burnout, sharpen focus, and enhance...
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#079 - Peter Ritchie AO
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Top 10 highlights from my conversation with Peter Ritchie AO: 1. Peter’s journey with McDonald’s Australia started with an unexpected opportunity. Despite initial doubts, he took a leap of faith, setting the foundation for a transformative career. 2. Peter emphasised that true leadership means accepting full responsibility while maintaining consistency, fairness, and justice. Leaders must project energy and foster environments where teams thrive. 3. Confronted with high labour costs, Peter committed up to 30% of annual profits to training for five years. This strategy turned McDonald’s...
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#078 - David Gonski AC
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Top 10 highlights: 1. In 1961, David’s mother rejected apartheid, leaving South Africa with four kids under seven—teaching him courage and the value of principles. 2. David chose UNSW over the traditional Sydney Grammar-to-Sydney University route, drawn to its hardworking, innovative “immigrant” culture. 3. Advising billionaires like Frank Lowy and Kerry Packer, David became their honest sounding board—unafraid to challenge or say no. 4. Early as a lawyer, David loved debate but learned that listening to clients, peers, and partners creates better outcomes. 5. As chairman, David...
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#077 - John Howard OM AC SSI
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Top 10 highlights: John Howard’s upbringing in Earlwood, near Canterbury, shaped his early interest in politics. His family encouraged open debates about politics and religion, fostering his curiosity. Cricket was a defining part of his childhood. Howard played for local teams with his brothers, relishing family connections through sport. His love for the game carried into his adult life, shaping his discipline and focus. Howard credits his resilience to his upbringing and strong family bonds. Losing his father at 16 deepened his sense of responsibility and determination. He...
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#076 - Tony Perich AM
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Billionaire business entrepreneur and joint managing director of Perich Group, Tony Perich, explains the value of hard work, long-term vision, and adaptability in business. He emphasises the importance of reinvesting for growth, using debt strategically and giving back to the community. In this episode, you will learn: - In business, you can’t let anyone push you around. - Stick to what you believe is right, even if others think you should do it differently. - Success comes from staying true to your own approach and working hard, no matter what challenges come your way. - It’s not just...
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#075 - 2024-25 Federal Budget Analysis
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The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers handed down his third Federal Budget at 7:30PM (AEST) on 14 May 2024. In this episode of the Be Better Off Show, hear from Brett Kelly and the Kelly+Partners Tax team as they unpack the key takeaways from the Federal Budget. The two biggest drivers this year underpinning the Federal Budget are cost-of-living pressures and inflation. As such, it was never going to be a big-spending budget that handed out significant tax incentives that could over-stimulate the economy. This Budget has seen the implementation of previously introduced measures, in...
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#074 - Dr. Jordan Peterson
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Dr. Jordan Peterson On Driving Business Performance | Be Better Off Show | Complete Guide To People In Business The Be Better Off Show brought to you by Kelly+Partners Accountants presents a live, exclusive and unique interview featuring one of the most intelligent individuals on the planet, Dr. Jordan Peterson. Dr. Jordan Peterson clinical psychologist and author, joined Founder and CEO of Kelly+Partners Accountants Brett Kelly, to talk about never heard before insights on the importance of family, the business of education, personality profiling and hiring techniques to drive business...
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#072 – Tim Hewson
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Are you managing your mental, monetary & physical fitness? If your answer is no, you are not alone. Tim Hewson is an accomplished banking and finance professional on a mission to improve men’s mental health. Rallying your overworked mates to get involved in an activity is only half the battle, the real challenge comes in knowing how to converse, ask the right questions and lend the necessary support. In this episode you will learn: Discovering a new outlet for channelling workforce pressure The value of maintaining social connections in demanding corporate careers The...
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#071 – Dr. Shaquille O'Neal
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On this week's episode of The Be Better Off Show we share with you a special episode from a Kelly+Partners X Be Better Off. Kelly+Partners X Be Better Off Show live event featuring Dr Shaquille O’Neal gives insight into never heard before stories and lessons from his well documented journey in both business and investing. How much money did Shaquille O’Neal really make playing basketball? What one business principle does Shaquille O’Neal owe all of his success to? How did Shaquille O’Neal build one of the biggest personal brands in the world? All that and more in this...
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#070 – Kara Hurry
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Can you recognise consumer tensions in your target market? Kara Hurry combines creativity with a wealth of international marketing savvy as an authority on consumer trends and more importantly, consumer tension. Knowledge certainly is power and Kara has the knowledge that will help you crack the code on marketing within the tension. In this episode you will learn: The importance of self-discipline and regularly seeking knowledge. National and international marketing insights. Consumer tension - what it is, how to identify it and utilise it in your marketing strategy.
info_outlineIntuition is what differentiates the real entrepreneurs from the pack … From law, to getting his MBA in Europe, to corporate philanthropy and politics - founder and director of Flexirent, now Humm Group, Andrew Abercrombie brings invaluable insight to the #BeBetterOffShow with the key elements of a successful Entrepreneur.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- That real entrepreneurs don’t take risks
- Why intuition is the most valuable asset of entrepreneurship
- The difference between proprietorship and management