The Politics of Everything

A weekly podcast series asking newsworthy experts and leaders the tricky questions about the politics of everything that matters to mankind in the 21st century. Host Amber Daines is a former journalist turned media trainer, speaker, and author who is also devoted to raising her young family.

163: The Politics of Salons - Tenille Lawrence 11/29/2022

163: The Politics of Salons - Tenille Lawrence A warning that is episode mentions some themes that may not be suitable for all listeners. If you’re in Australia and experiencing domestic violence or need to speak to a counsellor, please contact 1800 737 732. As the winner of AHIA’s Australia's Best Eco Salon in 2020 & 2021, sustainability and low-tox living is a huge passion for Tenille Lawrence. She is a multi-award-winning hair stylist that has been fortunate enough to travel the world as a global hair educator for over 15 years. While spending years styling hair at runway shows, fashion week events, and magazine shoots was an incredibly fun and exciting lifestyle, this mum of four slowly started feeling sick, stressed, and run down. Tenille was told that during three out of four pregnancies she had developed chemical poisoning from being exposed to harsh chemicals over the years in the hair industry. Tenille’s experience with chemical poisoning motivated her to follow her heart and build the business on sustainable, eco-friendly and vegan ethos, free from harsh chemicals and nasty ingredients while still creating gorgeous hair. She set up the salon and decked it out with upcycled furniture and plants to give it an elective look and feel. A concept that was very popular with the community and environmentally conscious locals and quickly grew into a seven-figure business with 30 staff and another 3 QLD-based salons in a matter of a couple of years. In addition to this, seven years ago Tenille had to file for bankruptcy after leaving a domestic violence relationship, and this inspired her to set up a hair salon from home to be able to pay off her debts. This small salon in her garage quickly snowballed with people knocking on her door saying that “A little birdie told me you’re a hairdresser” and she quickly got busier and managed to open up her first Brisbane-based salon, called Little Birdie Hair Co, in a large warehouse. Tenille is now a spokesperson for sustainability within the hair industry, and she is passionate about the local community and making sure victims of domestic violence are supported in the workplace, being the first hair salon in Australia to work towards getting a White Ribbon Accreditation. We discuss: What parts of hairdressing have the most toxins and how easily can these items be replaced for less toxic options? Please give us some common examples – from hair colour to even the things like the tools you use. How long were you working in hairdressing before your started to feel unwell from being exposed to chemicals? What are some of the short- and longer-term health problems these exposures can create and how prevalent is that these days? Do clients need to be as aware of this when they visit a salon or products we use at home? What are the main challenges to making a hair salon successful in 2022 and how do you tackle these? Where else can the salon sector help protect its people better? Takeaway: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Salons? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: Website: /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/25164150

162: The Politics of Global Mentors - Sahera Sumar 11/22/2022

162: The Politics of Global Mentors - Sahera Sumar Mentoring can change your life and your career if done right. One of my standard guest questions asks who their #1 mentor has been and their impact. Most of my formal mentors have been local, as in the same city or at least country ad global mentorship has been limited perhaps by staid ideas of commonality, access and relevance in decades gone by. Today I chat to Sahera Sumar, the Founder of a social enterprise (profit for purpose) called Worldwide SHEroes or WWS. It focuses on leadership capacity building, by empowering women of diversity and disadvantage to rise to their leadership potential. Their global mission is to support women to achieve economic equity and inclusive leadership and to measure our impact using the UN Sustainable Developmental Goals. In Sahera’s words, this is not your mainstream women’s mentorship program. They provide mentorship through global mentors within 10 Industry categories, connecting women in the developed world, with women who are from emerging economies. These Mentors are senior women in C-suite, or senior mgt roles who are passionately working with aspiring / emerging leaders from countries such as Egypt, Syria. Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Malawi, Kenya, South Africa, Tajikistan and many more. Their mentees come from international developmental agencies such as Aga Khan Foundation, HOST International and Migrant Resource Centers. The global vision is for WWS to grow, establish meaningful and aligned partnerships so they can fully digitize our platform; strengthen our learning and development programs and build a greater awareness. She is drawing upon her own many years of global corporate experience in talent and leadership development to strengthen leadership capability for international development projects and capacity building projects. She Sahera utilises neuro-leadership, positive psychology, and values-based leadership to develop emotionally intelligent leaders and a well-being culture. Inclusive mentorship and a global vision is what has resulted. We discuss: What are the main ways the way we access leadership development changed in your experience? How exactly does global mentorship work best at a practical and impact level from your experience? What led you to form SHEroes and why focus on female leaders only? SHEroes recently celebrated its first birthday, and you now have 550+hours of mentoring under your belt, 60+ mentors and working in 35 countries. How do you plan to expand your reach into new geographies, industries and to begin working with First Nations Women globally. Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Global Mentors? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/saherasumar W: /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/25089222

161: The Politics of Customer Feedback - Winston Tu 11/15/2022

161: The Politics of Customer Feedback - Winston Tu Customer service is everything for most businesses that last the distance. Our customer loyalty to a brand or business leader can be shaped by our experiences every day and sometimes our feedback is heard, noted, and more importantly positively acted upon, and sometimes, well it is not and the results can mean the end of the road for that business if that is a recurrent theme. After all there is always another airline to fly, another makeup brand to use or another car we COULD buy. My guest today is Winston Tu, the Founder and CEO of Luxo Living, Australia’s leading online boutique furniture store. A trailblazer in the e-commerce sector, Winston has been selling products online since 1999, before the arrival of Ebay in Australia. Winston was an early facilitator of ground-breaking customer-service tools including built-in shipping platforms, which saw Luxo Living save over $300,000 within the first year. As he commemorates 21 years at the helm, Winston has grown Luxo Living into a leading online retailer that boasts an annual turnover of $22million. Luxo Living offers impeccably made, comfortable home styling pieces at an attractive price point. The brand has used its customer complaints as avenues to pinpoint areas of growth, allowing it to compete against top brand names within the Australian market such as Amazon, Catch.com.au and Temple & Webster. We discuss: Customer feedback and customer service are interlinked – what is your view of each as a valuable way to manage your business (or essentially any business)? Is the customer always right? Customer complaints can offer ways to unravel pain points and make some decisions faster such as what stock to carry or delete and also how to do better for more customers. With online sales now such a mainstay for many products and services, is that harder or easier than ever? What systems are needed for excellent customer feedback to actually drive change? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Customer Feedback? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: W: Special Listener Zencastr offer for all my podcast friends! I love Zencastr for all my podcast recordings. For everyone that signs up for the Pro Plan or higher, you will be receiving $10 for every month they stay on past the 14-day trial period, maximum of $30 if they stay on for at least 3 months on the Pro Plan. To use your code, go to this and enter promo code - thepoliticsofeverything at the Coupon Code field found underneath the individual plans. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/25011690

160: The Politics of Shyness - Kaley Chu 11/08/2022

159: The Politics of Workplace Wellbeing - Sally McGrath 11/01/2022

159: The Politics of Workplace Wellbeing - Sally McGrath Workplace wellbeing matters more than ever, as people from all sectors are making health-led decisions that are more valuable perhaps than power, money and status. Having experienced her own life-changing burnout, Sally describes herself as a Burnout Survivor now Thriver, her own journey to recovery inspired her health coaching practice, Health that Heals. Sally McGrath has not one experience with burnout but three. She beat each round and remains so far. Sally has a lifelong passion for health and wellbeing and has guided and supported individuals and teams to treat burnout and prevent burning out, sharing resources that empower the individual to identify what needs to change to reduce the risk of burnout. Sally also shares strategies that support "mental health hygiene", something that can be ignored when a person is experiencing the spiral into burnout. Sally has combined her 30-plus years of managing and training teams with her preventative health beliefs & expertise to deliver sustainable workplace wellbeing programs that engage and empower individuals. Sally also coaches burnt-out self-employed and professional women, to restore their joy, energy, and focus for work and life. Sally is a published author of the book Health that Heals, Transform Your Life Before It's Too Late and is a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, in New York. Sally's joy comes from empowering individuals and teams to create what she terms "work and life in synergy". We cover off: Burnout treatment and prevention is what you talk a lot about on social media and in your work. How much is burnout about our workplace vs our greater lives outside what we do for money? I like your email signature that says:” Experiencing Burnout isn’t a reflection of your personal worthiness. It’s a culture that encourages people to put work ahead of their personal needs. What has been your experience with managing your wellbeing long term as a businesswoman? Workplace wellbeing has changed a lot over the years. Staff post-Covid restrictions, many seem to have empowered themselves more than ever – through quite quitting and resigning from workplaces they aren’t happy in or determining hybrid work arrangements before the boss offers them. How has that been facilitated do you think and will it last? Explain your view. What types of modern workplaces doing well overall when it comes to managing stress, fatigue, burnout and unhealthy habits, and are there a few examples of truly innovative workplaces that have made wellbeing #1 goal, and how. Must be more than leaving work early on a Friday or free yoga classes at lunch! Takeaway: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Workplace Wellbeing? Contact details: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallymcgrath/ Website: /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/24874050

158: The Politics of Comfort Zones - Tel K. Ganesan 10/25/2022

158: The Politics of Comfort Zones - Tel K. Ganesan Tel K. Ganesan is a self-made serial entrepreneur, engaging public speaker, philanthropist, mentor, film producer, and world traveller with a globally recognized reputation across multiple industries. He currently serves as Founder/CEO of multiple thriving enterprises, including Kyyba, Inc. - a Michigan-headquartered global IT company with over 700 employees and millions in annual revenue - Kyyba Films, Kyyba Wellness, Kyyba Innovations, Kyyba Fashions, and Kyyba Music. Infectious enthusiasm and courageous determination power his drive to do what others are afraid to do as he blazes a trail for the next generation of entrepreneurs with a simple secret to success: do what makes you happy. Ganesan earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from Wayne State University before getting his start at the Chrysler Corporation. Over 13 years, he earned multiple awards and promotions in manufacturing and product development. The desire to make a bigger impact and build something of his own then took Ganesan in the direction of entrepreneurship with the establishment of Kyyba, Inc. Ganesan is fuelled by a belief that entrepreneurs make the world a better place for everyone, founding TiECon Detroit - the largest entrepreneurial conference in Michigan. Today, TiE boasts over 56 chapters in at least 13 countries, with a specific focus on supporting women in male-dominated industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and financial services. Additionally, the Kyyba Kidz Foundation uplifts underprivileged women and orphans, providing vital education, skills, and on-the-job training opportunities. Over a 30-year career, Ganesan’s ground-breaking work has earned him consistent national recognition, including: Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year finalist (2012, 2013, 2014) and a place among D Business Magazine’s “Detroit 500” most powerful business leaders. On any given weekday morning, Ganesan can be found in deep meditation and yoga poses before heading into his business ventures. He actively “levels up his comfort zone” with tennis, kayaking, and traveling to new places. After everything he has worked hard to achieve, Ganesan is still convinced that his biggest potential is yet to be realized, and he works hard daily to push the limits of what’s possible synonymous with the tagline of Kyyba, make impossible, possible. We discuss: The term ‘comfort zone’ is firmly embedded in our everyday cultural discourse – say the metaphor of ‘leaving one’s comfort zone’ became popular in the 1990s, coined by management thinker Judith Bardwick in her 1991 work Danger in the Comfort Zone: How do you define a comfort zone and surely it varies depending on your risk appetite? Please explain your view and why. Within the comfort zone, there isn’t much incentive for people to reach new heights of performance. It’s here that people go about routines devoid of risk, causing their progress to plateau. Is that always a bad thing? Can you enhance your own sense of comfort zones and how do you push that beyond your basic level of comfort? How can we make the impossible seem possible and still remain balanced in how we live our lives and not say burnout? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Comfort Zones? Connect via @TelKGanesan Special Listener Zencastr offer for all my podcast friends! I love Zencastr for all my podcast recordings. For everyone that signs up for the Pro Plan or higher, you will be receiving $10 for every month they stay on past the 14-day trial period, for a a maximum of $30 if you stay on for at least 3 months on the Pro Plan. To use your code, go to this and enter promo code - thepoliticsofeverything at the Coupon Code field found underneath the individual plans. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/24790404

157: The NEW Politics of Flyer Points - Steve Hui 10/18/2022

157: The NEW Politics of Flyer Points - Steve Hui Steve Hui was one of my early guests on this podcast back in 2018. How our experience of business, life, and travel has changed in four years. I wanted to invite Steve back as a refresher of how our experience as a society has evolved, for better or worse maybe, in a world battered by Covid19 and all the border closure pain that has plagued the airline sector. Airlines are posting record losses as we enter year three of the pandemic but also, lost experienced staff due to layoffs and restructures. Many of us just want to fly and not expect extensive airport delays or endless flight changes to do so. A recap of who is Steve is probably in order. For over 17 years, Steve applied his skills solving complex problems in senior finance roles in corporations including Macquarie Bank but made the brave move to leave the corporate world to start his own business inspired by his innovative thinking, his passion for travel and a burning desire to optimise things. Steve is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales. Then a new business idea evolved. It all started when he flew for the very first time in business class over 14 years ago on a business trip, and he was hooked. Since then, he has religiously researched and tested his knowledge in extracting the best ways to maximise the points to fly (and ideally fly business class). Established in 2012, iFLYflat is the leader in reward points management. They are the experts in Points Advice and Flight Bookings. iFLYflat provides a fully managed service helping businesses and individuals to uncover the true value of their airline and credit card points. So let’s explore what that looks like in late 2022 including: How did iFLYflat survive and maybe even thrive in the past few years when the pandemic changed travel in many ways for a very long time? How have flyer points programs you work with changed and is that better or worse for most travellers? How can we maximise our flyer points if we travel less now that say Zoom meetings replaced a lot of business travel in particular? How else have reward programs had to create more value that we may not be aware of? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The NEW Politics of Flyer Points? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/uas/login-submit W: Special Listener Zencastr offer for all my podcast friends! For everyone that signs up for the Pro Plan or higher, you will be receiving $10 for every month they stay on past the 14-day trial period, maximum of $30 if they stay on for at least 3 months on the Pro Plan. To use your code, you go to the pricing and enter promo code - thepoliticsofeverything at the Coupon Code field found underneath the individual plans /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/24727119

156: The Politics of Sustainable Architecture - Ninotschka Titchkosky 10/11/2022

156: The Politics of Sustainable Architecture - Ninotschka Titchkosky Sustainable architecture is also referred to as green architecture or environmental architecture. It challenges architects to produce smart designs and use available technologies to ensure that structures generate minimal harmful effects to the ecosystem and the communities. And with a world in the midst of climate change emergency, it has a big role to play. However, it no doubt has it challenges such as cost and accessibility. To find out I am speaking to Ninotschka Titchkosky, an architect who has more than 25 years' experience leading major architectural projects, and developing innovation and research opportunities working with architects, academics and industry partners. She co-CEO of BVN Architecture where she steers the firm’s research into robotics and digital fabrication. She wants to realize smarter and more creative solutions that are better for the planet, especially by using robotics, advanced technologies and new materials. Ninotschka is passionate about the role architects play in shaping our interactions, communities and cities. She is a whole systems thinker and approaches a brief from unique angles resulting in award-winning design. Ninotschka is also co-leading the design of one of Sydney’s most famed projects, Atlassian’s future headquarters at Central Station. This low-carbon project will be the tallest hybrid timber building in the world at 40 stories. She is a commissioner on the Commission for the Future of Sydney CBD, which is tasked with examining the changing nature of the city in a post COVID-19 world. We discuss: Decarbonization is a big deal. Explain how much waste there is in traditional building processes and how that contributes to climate change? How do you define sustainable architecture and why does it matter? Is it more than 7-star energy ratings and why? What role does 3D printing play in future architecture? Maybe this is something that can work for developing nations as well? Robotics are also important in sustainable architecture – give us an idea of what role they play. The new $1.4 billion Atlassian office building in Sydney is one of your high-profile projects. What makes that building so unique? Takeaway: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Sustainable Architecture? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: W: Special Listener Zencastr offer for all my podcast friends! I love Zencastr for all my podcast recordings. For everyone that signs up for the Pro Plan or higher, you will be receiving $10 for every month they stay on past the 14-day trial period, a maximum of $30 if they stay on for at least 3 months on the Pro Plan. To use your code, go to this and enter promo code - thepoliticsofeverything at the Coupon Code field found underneath the individual plans. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/24664314

155: The Politics of Comebacks - Sean Castrina 10/04/2022

154: The Politics of Menopause - Alison Brahe-Daddo 09/27/2022

154: The Politics of Menopause - Alison Brahe-Daddo Anyone of my vintage growing up in the 80s and 90s knows my guest today, Alison Brahe. As a teen who wanted a career in journalism, I consumed magazines like oxygen. Alison was the epitome a Dolly magazine cover girl everyone wanted to be. Even as I posted on my socials, I was speaking to Alison today childhood friends instantly messaged me in excitement and gushing recollections of how much they recall loving Alison Brahe. She was fresh faced and golden skinned with a naturally beautiful smile. Alison was as well-known as Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson and was on covers everywhere. Better still was that she fell in love with and married another Australian icon, former model, singer and actor Cameron Daddo in their early 20s and are together today. The recap on her story is this. Alison Brahe began working as a model at 16 years old. She was an instant hit in both the magazine and commercial worlds and soon found herself in demand in Australia, London and Tokyo. Big name clients like Coca Cola and Speedo came calling, as well titles like Cosmopolitan, Cleo and Dolly. In 1992, she graced the cover of Dolly seven times and in Cleo was voted among the "Top Most Influential Women of the Century" by its readers. Alison was the face of Portmans through their most successful period and later became the face of the Jacqui E clothing label. In the 90's Alison became the host of one of Australia's most enduring and successful children's television programs, Here's Humphrey. She went on to host her own afternoon show for the NINE Network, Guess What? Then Alison and Cameron moved to Los Angeles in 1992. It came as a shock to Alison's management when one day she walked away from lucrative modeling and acting career to follow her heart. In 2013, she achieved her degree from UCLA in Early Childhood and embarked on a successful career in childcare. Alison returned with her family to Australia in 2016 to spend time with her parents and unite her children with her homeland. She still teaches and has created a popular podcast called "Separate Bathrooms" with her husband and produced by Nova Entertainment. Now in her 50s, Alison has experienced a lot of the changes every woman of a certain age does. Menopause. She wrote a book ‘Queen Menopause’ in fact. For a very long-time menopause was treated like a deeply hidden secret – my own mother barely talked about it in the company although she suffered through symptoms for a long time while working, raising me, and just trying to navigate life. Hear from Alison on: Do you recall when you started to feel “the change” and how you managed it day to day? Communication is key when it comes to managing menopause – like all life matters really. You recommend choosing a time when you’re in a good headspace to share with your partner what you’re feeling. This can be hard for some of us independent types. Any examples of how you have done this successfully? Did you get help from a GP ad what did that look like in terms of treatment options? When was the turning point for you to want to make menopause a cause and even a book? A short story of how you wrote the book and what made you think it was something worthwhile? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Menopause? CONTACT INFO: Instagram: Special Listener Zencastr offer for all my podcast friends! For everyone that signs up for the Pro Plan or higher, you will be receiving $10 for every month they stay on past the 14-day trial period, maximum of $30 if they stay on for at least 3 months on the Pro Plan. To use your code, you go to the pricing and enter promo code - thepoliticsofeverything at the Coupon Code field found underneath the individual plans /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/24504786

153: The Politics of Liability Law - Jamie E. Wright 09/20/2022

153: The Politics of Liability Law - Jamie E. Wright In the 80s and 90s legal dramas ruled TV viewing in my household. Liability law and litigation seemed to be where the action was at least in that genre. What is the state of play today when it comes to being a successful lawyer? Meet Jamie E. Wright one of the most highly sought-after millennial lawyers and crisis communicators based in Los Angeles, CA. Being at the intersection of the law, business, pop culture and politics, Wright has made a name for herself in legal and business circles as an expert in managing multidimensional businesses and clients with keen insight on the law and a forward-thinking flare. She is an attorney and principal in the J. Wright Law Group, P.C. Wright, who is licensed to practice law in the State of California, and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. While at Berkeley, she worked for the mayoral campaign of the former Mayor of Berkeley, Tom Bates. Due to her commitment to the campaign and work ethic, Wright was appointed to the City of Berkeley, Peace and Justice Commission at age 19. After graduating from UC Berkeley, Jamie attended the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. While at Hastings, Jamie was a member of the Negotiations Team and won second overall Mediator and second overall team in the National Negotiations Competition in Chicago. Additionally, she was the President of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and the Competitions Co-Chair for the Western Regional Black Law Students Association, a sub-division of the National Black Law Students Association. Wright was awarded a scholarship from the American Bar Association Business Section, as well as the Charles Houston Bar Association for academic excellence. She has gone on and had a successful career to date. Jamie is a recipient of the LA’s most influential under 40 award and the Legacy Award from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the 2nd Supervisorial District. Most recently, Jamie was appointed to the Marijuana Task Force where she is one of three Board members who draft regulations for physicians prescribing cannabis. Wright currently serves as the Secretary to the Board of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Southern California and Chairs the Emerging Leaders Committee which is comprised of young adults ages 18 to 35 who are engaged in combating social injustice in communities of colour. Additionally, she was the former Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Inglewood Airport Area Chamber of Commerce. She is also a volunteer lawyer for a collective of minority cannabis growers in South Los Angeles. We hear from Jamie on: The most common type of liability lawsuitin which you stand to lose assets is one resulting from an accident, according to one article I came across. Clearly, your work is more than the art of “ambulance chasing” – explain what you do in a typical day. Quite simply, liability means legal responsibility for one's actions. Failure to meet this responsibility leaves a person open to a liability lawsuit for any resulting damages. In order to win a lawsuit, the claimant must prove that the accused party is liable. What role does the lens of liability law play in any successful legal practice in the USA and perhaps the world? What are some of the biggest challenges in this area of law today in 2022? What aptitudes make a great lawyer, especially in the liability practice arena? Medicinal cannabis is very mainstream these days but not always. How has that area of law evolved as society has become more accepting of its benefits for chronic pain sufferers, and what are the challenges you face? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Liability Law? CONTACT INFO: Web: LinkedIn: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/24435048

152: The Politics of Truth - Joe Hart 09/13/2022

152: The Politics of Truth - Joe Hart Truth matters but in an era of social media curation and leaders who can lie and remain in power, it can sometimes seem like it doesn’t. We all hold conflicting views of self, and multiple perspectives of who we are and how we should act. As leaders, juggling these selves is a constant tightrope walk as we negotiate our personal and professional lives, a balancing act that often leaves us unsatisfied and unable to lead effectively. Something needs to change. In the new book, my guest today taps into the truth conundrum. Joe Hart has authored True Perspective: Why leading with the truth always wins. As an organisational psychologist, coach, mentor and facilitator, Joe Hart provides an insightful, holistic guide for leaders on how to get your best results as a leader by embracing your truth and mastering self-awareness. Drawing upon extensive experience working with organisations such as Samsung, Chandler Macleod and Gallup, Joe takes a deep dive into his own life story, showing the value of being vulnerable and applying true perspective to your most tightly held beliefs. In 2017, he founded ‘True Perspective’, a practice specialising in enabling people to improve their performance, reach their full potential and achieve balance. His core mission is to help people create meaningful changes to their lives. Joe shares with us: Truth is something applauded when it creates justice or shines a light on news that is deemed in the public interest. However, it can also hurt and alienate others depending on the content of that truth. Why does truth matter and do we need to always tell it? How do you believe we can better align with your purpose, so you have direction and clarity to do work that matters and be true to ourselves? What role does having greater self-disclosure have on our sense of self and how does that help us be more honest with the greater world? Businesses can generate an image that appeals to their customers, then when things go very wrong and they fall short – think of things like major banks collapsing during the GFC or products being recalled because of a health hazard, there’s a truth gap. So what advice do you see being overlooked and why? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Truth? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: W: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/24356289

151: The Politics of Content Creation - LaTisha Styles 09/06/2022

151: The Politics of Content Creation - LaTisha Styles Content creation is sometimes seen as the “fun” part of marketing for businesses and leaders. That said, it takes a degree of vision, commitment, and even some failure to get traction with your target market. My guest today knows how to make content that is both content-rich and money-making! LaTisha Styles is a marketing expert, mentor to high-achievers, and the Founder & CEO of You’ve Got Clients®. She is an Online Marketing Certified Professional®, and a Psych-K® Facilitator who helps entrepreneurs shift subconscious blocks to establish the beliefs that form the foundation of their dream as well as shift any limiting beliefs or subconscious blocks standing in the way of that dream. She is an avid content creator who produces content-rich videos about marketing strategy, online business ideas, personal development, manifestation, and other thought-provoking short speeches. Leaning on her expertise she has helped hundreds of coaches build their businesses into multi-6-figure businesses, and has consulted and partnered as a content producer, ambassador, and expert for high-profile companies including Progressive Insurance, The National Association of Realtors, Beazer Homes, and PNC Bank. She has also been featured on Forbes, Business Insider, Credit Suite, Part-Time Money, and more. In the podcast, you will hear: What makes great content creation in 2022 and how has that changed over the past few years? What is your favourite way to distribute content – maybe a social media platform or something in real life – and why is that the case? What rules do you set for yourself and your clients before they create a video or share an idea online that lands and creates noise? How do self-limiting beliefs perhaps block creative content for some people and what is the way to overcome that fast? Your most challenging content creation experience and what did that teach you? To connect with LaTisha: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/24279879

150: The Politics of Persuasion - Michelle Bowden 08/30/2022

150: The Politics of Persuasion - Michelle Bowden Persuading others to think, feel or do something is part of human nature. My guest today has written a book entitled ‘How to Persuade’ – showing us the skills you need to get what we want. In it. Michelle Bowden provides readers with research-proven techniques to master the art of persuasion. Through engaging, real-world examples, Bowden shows how to transform your weaknesses into strengths to move people from 'no' to 'yes' - every time. Michelle is a Certified Speaking Professional and communication skills coach. Over the past 23 years, Michelle has delivered her Persuasive Presentation Skills Masterclass more than 950 times for over 12,000 people. Her client list is a Who's Who of international business, from banking and finance to information technology, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and retail—and her coaching has helped those businesses win multi-million-dollar bids and projects. She is also the best-selling author of How to Present: The Ultimate Guide to Presenting Your Ideas and Influencing People Using Techniques that Actually Work. We discuss: We hear terms like coercion which is largely negative and influence which seems to be more on trend as a term, but persuasion is not the same right? How do you define it? Every day we’re faced with moments where we either win or lose - whether it’s trying to convince your boss to approve your leave, secure a business deal or even win an argument with friends. So, what’s the key to winning more of the time? How can we tweak our communication style to be more persuasive in everyday life? Is there a process we can adopt to get more strategic on the art of persuasion? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Persuasion? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: Special Listener Zencastr offer for all my podcast friends! For everyone that signs up for the Pro Plan or higher, you will be receiving $10 for every month they stay on past the 14-day trial period, maximum of $30 if they stay on for at least 3 months on the Pro Plan. To use your code, go to the pricing page and enter promo code - thepoliticsofeverything at the Coupon Code field found underneath the individual plans Custom Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything (case sensitive) Call To Action (CTA): I want you to have the same easy experience I do with my podcasting and content needs. If you go to zencastr.com/pricing and enter the promo code thepoliticsofeverything, you'll get 30% off your first three months of PRO or higher individual plans. It's time to tell your story! /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/24217215

149: The Politics of SAAS Products - Nathan Gampel 08/23/2022

149: The Politics of SAAS Products - Nathan Gampel Software as a service (or SaaS) is a way of delivering applications over the Internet—as a service. Instead of installing and maintaining software, you simply access it via the Internet, freeing yourself from complex software and hardware management. SaaS applications are sometimes called web-based software, on-demand software, or hosted software. Whatever the name, SaaS applications run on a SaaS provider’s servers. The provider manages access to the application, including security, availability, and performance. Many of us use these applications daily! Today I speak to Nathan Gampel, the CEO of Simpel and Associates, who are known as business transformation specialists. For more than two decades, Nathan has advised leading organizations on their most complex change programs. From private equity led mergers and acquisitions to modernizing how global organizations work, Nathan helps companies win at change. Nathan is also the inventor of Kinetic Transformation; a patent-pending algorithm for understanding change at scale and creating actions that beat the 70% challenge. For anyone who wants to understand the world of SaaS, this is your episode. In this podcast, Nathan will share: SaaS platforms involve software that is available via third-party over the Internet. Examples of popular SaaS providers include BigCommerce. Google Workspace, Salesforce. These are household names but not always! How did this happen? Can you define what Saas is and how it has evolved over time? What role does SaaS play in business transformation and how? Some examples would be great! What kinds of SaaS products do you see in the next few years and who can benefit? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of SaaS Products? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/24132141

148: The Politics of Payments - Kristofer Rogers 08/16/2022

148: The Politics of Payments - Kristofer Rogers I met Kristofer Rogers some 15 years ago, when I was a lobbyist, and he was working for an online fundraising platform. Nearly two decades have rolled by, and how the world of work, play, tech, online sales, and everyday transactions have very much changed! Kristofer is a highly regarded technology leader who is recognised as a thought leader in emerging payments and technology innovation. He is currently Australia's CEO of EonX Services, part of a publicly listed fintech growth company (CSE:EONX) focused on developing their new account-to-account payments solution.They are the local subsidiary partnering with Mastercard to develop their new account-to-account payments solution. Prior to joining EonX, Kris was General Manager ANZ at Mambu, the $5 billion-valued core banking platform provider. In November 2019, he was announced as the Start-Up Executive of the Year at the CEO Magazine’s Executive of the Year Awards for his work as CEO of Zepto (formerly Split Payments), which he led from launch to becoming a market leader in direct debit and real-time payments solutions leveraging open banking. Kristofer is also a Non-Executive Director and board member of Feros Care, a disability and aged care provider helping people ‘grow bold’ with better care and technology. Kris presents on future trends in technology across the globe and is also a strategic advisor on fundraising and social impact for corporates and non-profits. A keyboard warrior the piano playing kind, he also is father to three kids, and lives with his wife in balmy Byron Bay, one of the most popular sea change destinations in Australia. Hear Kristofer’s insights on: How would you describe the modern payment system in 2022 and what has fundamentally changed over the last few decades? Examples please. Banks are still powerful holders of mortgage loans and seen as mostly stable businesses that customers can rely on for their savings and credit cards etc, but has the rapid rise of a raft of new players upended that? Is the appeal of disruptor payment systems perhaps generational? How much ethical and fiscal responsibility do these disrupters have to their customers? What do you foresee as the next big trends for payments globally? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Payments? To connect: LinkedIn: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/24075441

147: The Politics of Free Will - David Lawrence 08/09/2022

147: The Politics of Free Will - David Lawrence Free will is something we all perhaps don’t think a lot about in our everyday lives. My guest today David Lawrence is the author of . He is a social critic and animal rights advocate, and philosophical proponent of free will, opposing the determinist views held by many new media personalities. David wrote his book as a response to the 10th anniversary of another author in an effort to expose the flawed thinking that Harris’ book and determinist ideology present - and to address the central arguments against the existence of free will. David holds a B.A. in Philosophy from UCLA as well as Jurisdoctor Law Degree from USC. So this is an episode for the thinkers among us as we discuss determinism, free will, and why the great debate between them matters more than ever. We talk about: How can free will be defined and is it something most humans take for granted? Please explain your perspective in a few sentences. What is determinism and what does that have to do with free will? In your words, determinists have markedly grown in number over the past decade, in large part due to a misreading of neuroscience studies seeking to link prior neural brain activity to the exercise of choice. At the same time, the moral importance of the free will debate has been increasing in intensity due to other scientific findings, which demonstrate that determinist beliefs promote cheating and other anti-social conduct. For many successful people and those who aspire to be say wealthier or smarter or more goal-orientated that may seem like the natural way to reach their goals in business or sport, for example. What is the counter argument to this and how can it help society function better? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Free Will? CONTACT INFO: https://www.biochemicalrobots.com/ If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23996238

146: The Politics of The Israeli Tech Sector - Yoel Israel 08/02/2022

146: The Politics of The Israeli Tech Sector - Yoel Israel Israel is an entrepreneurial powerhouse and a hotbed for pioneering technologies, profitable business opportunities, and high investment returns. For these reasons, it is no surprise that the world's leading multinational companies have all chosen Israel: Microsoft, Motorola, Google, Apple (three R&D centres), Facebook, Berkshire-Hathaway, Intel, HP, Siemens, GE, IBM, Philips, Lucent, AOL, Cisco, Applied Materials, IBM, J&J, EMC, and Toshiba are just some of the names in a long list of over 200 MNCs who realized that Israel is their ideal investment opportunity Furthermore, many multinational corporates such as Tata, Kodak, Citi bank, and many others have established innovation HQs in Israel. So how does Israel manage to stay on top of technology in a variety of sectors? Moreover, what makes it so unique that so many international players come and seek the next innovation here? To find out, we hear from Yoel Israel an Israeli-American tech entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of the Israeli marketing ecosystem. He founded WadiDigital, Israel's leading technology marketing agency, and Cyfluencer, a cybersecurity influencer & distribution platform as well as Israel Unfiltered a social platform that highlights the culture and the people of Israel, to the English-speaking world. Yoel's extensive background in marketing and technology is matched only by his passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. He has been able to establish himself as a leader in the industry, both through building WadiDigital and founding Cyfluencer. Today, Yoel lives in the Haifa District of Israel with his wife and two daughters. Shalom Yoel. Hear from Yoel about: A FEW QUESTIONS TO PREPARE FOR: How did Israel become the self-proclaimed tech start-up capital of the world? It must be more than just government support? In 2016 alone, Israeli start-ups raised a record $4.8 billion from investors, while high-tech and start-up companies were sold for $10.02 billion through acquisitions or IPO's. Israel is also home to the highest number of engineers per capita and has the world's 2nd highest R&D expenditure as percent of GDP (4.3%). Has the pandemic and factors like wars and inflationary pressures in the USA for example dampened this in 2022? One recent article “Israel’s tech ecosystem is strong and vibrant, but areas of vulnerability could pose challenges to the industry and possibly to the wider Israeli economy” – this was warned the outgoing executive director of tech-focused organization Start-Up Nation Central (SNC), Wendy Singer. What do you think of this perspective and how can that be overcome? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of the Israeli Tech Sector? CONTACT INFO: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23939634

145: The Politics of Entrepreneurship - Jack Delosa 07/26/2022

145: The Politics of Entrepreneurship - Jack Delosa Entrepreneurship is often lauded with stories of skyrocketing success which inspire us to think about our own careers and business experiences. This success and public profile sometimes come after one or two big setbacks, maybe in the wake of business lessons learned hard way and bankruptcies even. My guest today is both an entrepreneur and someone who leads scores of budding entrepreneurs. Jack Delosa has personally trained, mentored, and presented live to over 245,000 entrepreneurs and companies including ASX200 companies, SMEs, governments, athletes, NRL and AFL clubs, celebrities, and some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs. Jack has a string of accolades like being a five times AFR Young Rich Lister, a two-times-selling author, and the founder of Australia’s largest business coaching and training provider for entrepreneurs, The Entourage, which has a community of 650,000 members. Since 2010, The Entourage has helped members add over $2 billion in value to their businesses. Under his leadership, The Entourage has been awarded the 4th Best Place to Work in Australia, and the Top 50 in Australasia, by Best Places To Work. Jack is also a high-profile investor, having invested in companies spanning biotechnology, luxury real estate, finance, e-commerce retail, recruitment, and even aviation, including one company that became what’s known in Silicon Valley as a ‘unicorn’; as in a business that goes from $0 to $1 billion within ten years. Hear from Jack on: Are entrepreneurs born or made or is that too simplistic? What made you start The Entourage and how has that program changed and kept pace with what entrepreneurs need and want to know over the past 12 years? What qualities does a true entrepreneur have and who is your pick of the crop (favourite entrepreneur and why)? Do most entrepreneurs have to take big risks or fail fast, or can there be a slow-burn version of entrepreneurship that works well too? Takeaway: What is your overarching message for anyone facing The Politics of Entrepreneurs? To connect: LinkedIn: Website: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23868645

144: The Politics of Bad Bosses - Michelle Gibbings 07/19/2022

144: The Politics of Bad Bosses - Michelle Gibbings At one time or another we've all had a bad boss – whether it’s through bullying and intimidation, unfair feedback or unrealistic workloads. Their behaviour sets the tone for what's acceptable in an organisation and can cause major issues for productivity, staff turnover and wellbeing, especially during difficult times like we’re experiencing now. In a tough or toxic work environment, how can you challenge your thinking and shift perspective to make relationships work? I My guest today Michelle Gibbings has written a book Bad Boss: What to do if you work for one, manage one or are one where she draws upon decades of experience in corporate leadership to provide a practical transformation guide. In this book she covers all three perspectives: the direct report, the boss and the boss's boss, helping readers quickly identify where the issue lies, along with actionable steps to turn things around. Michelle says that bad bosses aren’t always bad people, and it takes work at every level to create an environment where everyone can flourish. Michelle’s previous books include ‘Step Up: How to Build Your Influence at Work’, and ‘Career Leap: How to Reinvent and Liberate your Career’. She is a global keynote speaker, on a mission to help leaders, teams and organisations create successful workplaces - where people thrive, and progress is accelerated. Has the pandemic and The Great Resignation trend meant less willingness to accept a bad boss? Does remote or hybrid work shift the ways the “bad boss” dynamic operates and make it easier or harder to shift for those relationships? How can an employee improve their own voice and action change in a toxic workplace? How do you know if you are a bad boss in 2022? How can a business make sure that having an eye on simply creating profits and outputs are not the key to their management success? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Bad Bosses? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegibbings/ Website: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23783027

143: The Politics Of Global Business - Cynthia Dearin 07/12/2022

143: The Politics Of Global Business - Cynthia Dearin If nothing else, the past few years of a pandemic, has proven that many businesses rely on the global landscape – shutting borders during the Covid19 pandemic meant that many suffered from a lack of qualified staff, from missed trade opportunities, from not travelling to events, and from being unable to make quality connections beyond the realms of their laptop. While many organisations have perhaps shifted their focus domestically perhaps derived from necessity, there is no doubt that many still want to operate on a global scale. My guest today, Cynthia Dearin is the Founder of Dearin & Associates, and she has launched a new book Business Beyond Borders: Take Your Company Global international. The book provides a step-by-step, accessible guide for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to amplify their impact on the international stage. Drawing upon decades of experience in international business, including extensive stints working abroad in global roles, Dearing brings a unique perspective on international expansion and guides readers on how to execute the right strategy to ensure their success. With 23 years of international experience, Cynthia is on a mission to empower business owners and CEOs to scale internationally and amplify their impact in the world. An Australian-qualified legal practitioner, Cynthia worked in the UK, US, Europe, and Middle East, as an Australian diplomat and as a management consultant. She also spent three years as the CEO of the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Cynthia is proficient in Arabic and French, both of which she uses professionally. Her previous book is Camels, Sheikhs and Billionaires: Your Guide to Business Culture in the Middle East and North Africa. Hear from Cynthia on: Can you explain what the biggest barriers are for businesses to get global expansion done right and how that can be remedied? Not all business is a type suited to global expansion – thinking of your local café that is not a franchise or even my PR business is probably limited in that way. Are there hallmarks of who can scale up globally and who can’t? Cultural divides exist and not all international markets are the same clearly – what is the best way to navigate the cultural challenges and for example, do you need to have a local team to guide you? How can you go global cost-effectively and remain market price sensitive to your global customers? Any hacks and ideas? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiadearin/ W: https://dearinassociates.com/ If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23713562

142: The Politics of Business Development - Victoria Butt 07/05/2022

142: The Politics of Business Development - Victoria Butt Business development is the lifeblood of any organisation. It is in many ways about building connections and capitalising on that as well as finding new ways to expand your product or service offering to existing customers. However, with sales being something many people find challenging or even off-putting what does the gold standard of great BD require? To find out, I am speaking to Victoria Butt, who I met around 2013 in a networking group – the perfect BD environment perhaps. Victoria is the Founder and Executive Search Consultant of Parity Consulting, serial entrepreneur, Founder and Chief Training Officer at , Board Member for Entrepreneurs Organisation Sydney and Angel Investor for BIPOC women. In 2021, BIPOC angels was created, an angel investment fund exclusively working with and supporting females who are Black, Indigenous, People of Colour. A decade ago she founded Parity Consulting, a recruitment organisation specialising in placing diverse and capable talent in Product, Pricing, Digital, Marketing and Data Analytics. Parity was founded to reshape how the industry saw candidates and lift them to be equal to the client. In 2017, she joined Entrepreneurs Organisation in Sydney and lead the first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative the organisation had seen in the APAC region, and now sits on the Sydney Board for member success. In 2020 at the height of COVID-19, Victoria set up , an online sales training platform specifically for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses. Based on long term sales mentoring, this B2B platform provides processes, accountability and frameworks for busy entrepreneurs and sales professionals to drive sustainable higher revenue. A mother of two young children, wife, blogger, and self-confesses wine snob, Victoria is passionate about anything to do with DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging). Let’s discuss the Politics of Business Development. Questions that Victoria canvasses include: As someone in executive search, I imagine business development has been a key part of your career and business life. Give us a snapshot of how you approach BD? Great products and services don’t always mean money spinners. My career is in PR and strategic comms and I am always amazed when businesses focus on the shiny stuff like fancy content or social media images on say Instagram and then find that alone won’t convert to sales. What is the secret sauce you see missing in many business’s sales training practices? More than 40% of actual salespeople say prospecting is the most challenging part of the sales process, followed by closing (36%) and qualifying (22%). How can BD be done organically and authentically – many people who love their business still find “sales” approaches challenging? Is there a tried-and-true way to create a funnel or sales or similar that lands with the right target audience more and converts to sales faster? What role does automatic and tech play in business development and ultimately sales? Can you share an example or two? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: W: and If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23638967

141: The Politics of Women in Technology - Paula Bratcher Ratcliff 06/28/2022

141: The Politics of Women in Technology - Paula Bratcher Ratcliff The tech field lags far behind on workplace gender equality: There’s a stark difference in hiring quotas, salary, and retention numbers for women in tech compared to their male counterparts – pointing out deeper inequalities and foundational problems in the industry. I am in conversation with Paula Bratcher Ratcliff. She is the force behind Women Impact Tech, a community for collaboration, professional growth, and belonging to inspire, educate, empower, and advance women in technology. This is her big goal! Paula argues that just because a company has a good diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement doesn’t mean they follow through. It’s about building support systems – having an active and purposeful mission to elevate your employees – especially women or other under-represented groups in your office. A few months ago, , honouring the 100 top organizations where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements go above and beyond to foster an equitable and thriving workplace environment for women. Coinciding with International Women’s Day earlier this year, the Women Impact Tech 100 highlights the most innovative, ground-breaking tech companies that prioritize DEI initiatives in their company foundation—making it clear through tangible action that diversity is a key contributor to overall company success. The best of the progressive companies who prioritize DEI make up the 2022 Women Impact Tech 100. The list was compiled after extensive research and review using public data, including employee feedback on workplace culture for women and other under-represented groups, company benefits, and perks, and dedicated DEI efforts. Hear from Paula about these areas: Women in tech seem to still face so many challenges. Inequity across the board, underpaid and underrepresented. Studies show female managers at tech companies make 10% less on average than their male counterparts across major cities. Women make up just 28.8% of the total tech workforce while women of color only make up 4% of the computing workforce and almost no senior leadership roles. How can this change faster? Why should more women want to work in tech? Sounds like it may not want us! The pandemic’s impact on women in tech was stark. Women in the tech industry were twice as likely to be furloughed or laid off than their male counterparts throughout the pandemic. 54% of women say that the pandemic is making it harder for them to break into the tech industry. Meanwhile, 38% of those who do break in, plan on leaving in the next 2 years, and many report dissatisfaction with the industry. Why are many qualified women leaving the tech industry and what can businesses do to retain them? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: W: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23556971

140: The Politics of Change Management - Bev Andrews 06/21/2022

140: The Politics of Change Management - Bev Andrews Bev Andrews is a change management expert. For several years now, I have worked with and witnessed the rise of the change management function in a range of organizations – from utilities to banks and all kinds of businesses. Usually communicating change takes patience, time, and a lot of nuanced approaches to get it going. Change management draws on theories from many disciplines, including psychology, behavioural science, engineering, and systems thinking. And there are many different models to choose from. A central idea of all change management theories is that no change ever happens in isolation. In one way or another, change impacts the whole organization and all the people in it. But with good change management, you can encourage everyone to adapt to and embrace your new way of working. Sounds easy enough. My guest Bev has devoted the past 20 years of her career to delivering business solutions across a broad range of services in a diverse set of industries. Bev has extensive experience in Organisational Management – managing, developing, and facilitating change to achieve organizational improvement and transformation. During her career, Bev has worked within organizations of different shapes and sizes, including those shown below. Bringing this experience to her business now, ASPIRE Change Management, Bev continues to provide the highest level of practical and empowering change management support, training, and advice to Australian businesses. Unlike other consultancies, Bev’s company ASPIRE specializes only in change management. They provide end-to-end change management, which includes strategy, planning, delivery, and capability development. Working strategically and tactically, ASPIRE leverages your processes and tools and engages your employees on the journey. In this podcast you will hear: What is change management and how does it ideally work for an organization? What is the basis of your framework for change management? How can a business know if it’s getting change management right? A Harvard Business Review found 81% of the projects with effective change management came in on or under budget, according to the study. When change management wasn't as effective, there was a clear negative fiscal impact. The Harvard Business Review suggests 60-70% of all the change initiatives undertaken in organizations fail and a 2015 McKinsey study found the same kind of figures. What common mistakes do you usually see that may interrupt how change managers can bring their best to an entity? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Change Management? CONTACT INFO: LinkedIn: W: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23498840

139: The Politics of Tinder - Maureen Pound 06/14/2022

139: The Politics of Tinder - Maureen Pound While many of my guests are talking from experience, and often professional prowess is at the heart of these podcasts. But not always – life is more than career or business and The Politics of Everything was never designed to be an entirely “business-minded podcast.” Enter today’s guest whose new book How to get laid on Tinder – for Men caught my imagination right away! To set the scene. Maureen Pound had not had a single date in 7 years. She was busy running a business and raising two anonymous sperm donor children on her own. It was after a life-changing Thailand bike ride with 50 other entrepreneurs raising money for orphans that she decided to get back on that horse - and what an adventure. Over the six years that followed, she matched with thousands of men on Tinder, talked with over 500, and met close to a hundred. She went on walks, played tennis, had coffee, dinner, drinks, and sneaky Rendez-Vous. She heard stories of frustration and annoyance from a lot of men and decided she wanted to help; to share ideas and strategies to help them meet great people. The idea for her book How To Get Laid on Tinder - For men, was born. She's passionate about supporting men and giving them tools to communicate well, both online and offline. She is practical and fun and not afraid to be direct. This should be one heck of an episode! Perhaps not one for minors or anyone not keen to understand what goes in the Tinderverse! In this episode hear from Maureen on: What is the best thing about Tinder dating, and then, the worst? What made you write a guide to Tinder dating for men. We are told that 30 million matches are registered every day on Tinder- what advice do you have for men on the App? We also know 76.9% of Tinder users in 2020 were male. So are men still the pursuers of the online dating world or what is your experience? Don’t women need help and a book too? What advice would you give anyone wanting to meet new people on Tinder or other Apps? Have you found love and connection on Tinder and if so, is that something Tinder does well? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Tinder? Contact details: W: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23419034

138: The Politics of Presentation Styles - Monica Lunin 06/07/2022

138: The Politics of Presentation Styles - Monica Lunin Presenting is something we all need to do at some stage of our lives – perhaps for our own wedding speech or making a board presentation, hosting a webinar, or doing an investor pitch. As a former TV reporter turned professional presenter and communications coach, this is in my wheelhouse. But for so many people it becomes something they have to master and sometimes find it hard to manage that all-important preparation and delivery! While I have my own presentation style, I am always keen to find out how others present and manage their style of presentation whether that be in person or online. Enter communications specialist Monica Lunin. She is the founder & co-director of consultancy Mojologic - where she works with the best to make meaningful change for their clients. She is also the author of a new book, What She Said, which explores 40 inspiring speeches from women throughout history, delving into how and why they were so impactful in creating positive change and how we can apply these lessons to the workplace. Her fascination with communication can be traced back to school and university when she was an avid debater and public speaker. Her academic pursuits in political science and international relations gave way to a career in business – and the power of persuasion has always permeated her view of the world. Monica wants to live in a world where ideas flow, leaders are brave, and salespeople don’t make you cringe. As a sought-after consultant, facilitator, and speaker she has worked with companies like AMP, Macquarie, EY, Qantas, and Suncorp to motivate and empower behavioural change. When she’s not attached to a lapel mic, you can find her swimming at Manly Beach, skiing down a mountain, cramming for a book club, or negotiating with teenagers. In the podcast, Monica shares: How did you decide what speeches made the grade in your new book ‘What she said’? Impact is a key feature of being a presenter. Speeches demand a sense of performance and poise to create impact. What is your advice to anyone wanting to master a speech from idea to writing to delivery? Do you have a special way to prepare your own presentation for example and walk us through that? Do people – say men vs women - really present differently and is that something we can all embrace as a USP for ourselves, rather than trying to change ourselves to be more like someone else? True or false? message for us on The Politics of Presentation Styles? CONTACT INFO: W: LinkedIn: To take advantage of the special 30% discount to use Zencastr as one of my wonderful POE listeners please go to Link: . Promo code: thepoliticsofeverything /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23345231

137: The Politics of Personal Brand - Kathryn Porritt 05/31/2022

137: The Politics of Personal Brand - Kathryn Porritt A personal brand is widely recognized as the perception or impression of an individual based on their experience, expertise, competencies, actions, or achievements within a community, industry, or the marketplace at large. Personal brands may be deliberately modified to reinvent a public person. So, when did this become the norm, and do everyday humans really have a personal brand, or do we need to constantly create one to remain relevant and visible? And does having a personal brand make any difference in an already hectic, noisy online world where TikTok and Instagram are flooded with content that can at times seem self-indulgent. I am speaking to someone who works extensively in this personal brand space. Kathryn Porritt is known around the world as the leading Iconic Strategist for personal brands. She works privately with those destined for greatness to help them take their expertise and turn it into their Iconic Empire. Following the successful sale of her multi-million dollar eCommerce company, she established to represent the world’s elite personal brands - with branding, representation services, commercialization strategies, big-deal PR, and speaking. Hear from Kathryn on: When did having and managing your own personal brand become a norm in modern society? Are there some examples e.g. The Kardashians or a Simon Sinek. Does a personal brand differ from your company brand if you are, for example, say Elon Musk – founder of Tesla? How do you compartmentalize that? What are the best ways to amplify your personal brand – social media has to be a part of it but does it have to be? Are there times when a personal brand can become toxic or not ideal? Do everyday folks have a personal brand they may not be aware of and how do we know what our brand personality and value proposition are? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Personal Branding? Contact details: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-porritt/?originalSubdomain=au W: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23273744

136: The Politics of Privacy - Marco Bellin 05/24/2022

136: The Politics of Privacy - Marco Bellin Privacy is something everyone in the modern era must come to terms with. Our digital footprint is everywhere and protecting our identity from theft or managing who can see our personal details online is a hard one. How much information do you have on who knows what about you as you do your daily routine of doing a spot of internet shopping, searching news articles, sending out emails, or posting a few photos on social media from your laptop or smartphone? My guest today Marco Bellin, is here to discuss The Politics of Privacy. He is currently the CEO at Datacappy, whose VPN protects you from advertisers, data collectors, and third-party agencies with full-device coverage. Marco has enjoyed a diverse and long career that includes education, bioscience investing, and more recently, privacy. After graduating from Vassar College in 1989, Marco started work as a research assistant at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC. There, he developed a passion and an acumen for studying and analyzing biotech stocks which he continues to do to the present day. In 1992, he founded Science, Technology, and Teaching, which taught 3rd-grade science after school in New York City public schools. Marco then went on to work for ReadSpeak Inc., a private business focused on education through language acquisition. He received his Master’s in Educational Administration from NYU in 1999. In 2002, he founded Elephant Hill Organic Farm and after the birth of his children, closed the farm and focused solely on biotech investing. In 2016, he founded Blindcut, LLC, an internet privacy company, and now is at the helm of Datacappy. Marco also plays tennis with his dogs and strives to make the world a better place. We discuss in this podcast: What drove Marco to lead a company like Datacappy and what problem does the business solve? How do you 100% know the Datacappy VPN keeps you anonymous and encrypted? How has tech complicated our privacy in a globally connected world and is that always bad? What are some of the main ways we are giving up our right to our own sense of pure privacy every time we click on a social media feed like Instagram or order a pizza online and can we do much about it if we want to have the access and convenience of these digital tools? How can smaller businesses keep up with data privacy compliance? Why does our kids’ privacy has to be put first. To connect with Marco: LinkedIn: W: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23213699

135: The Politics of Inheritance - Vanessa Stoykov 05/17/2022

135: The Politics of Inheritance - Vanessa Stoykov Inheritance is kind of like anything to do with money, religion, or politics for many people. It is almost taboo when it comes to dinner party conversations or even banter among those who know and love us. It seems rather old-fashioned to me! To tackle this topic, I am lucky to have here today Vanessa Stoykov is a financial educator and best-selling author. From her 22-year history of owning a ﬁnancial services education-focused media business, Evolution Media Group, Vanessa has a deep understanding of the ﬁnance world and has the unique ability to communicate this in a way that everyday people can understand. She is also the Founder of NMP Education, an award-winning television producer, and an author. Recent research commissioned by Vanessa reveals that 74% of Australians believe you should be having conversations with family members about inheritance before the person passes away, but only half actually have. The main reason behind why people haven’t, even though they want to, is because they aren’t sure about how to approach the “touchy subject”. They keep putting it off because they aren’t sure about the response they will receive. In the next 15 years, it’s estimated that the average Australian could receive $320,000 in inheritance. This $3.5 trillion wealth transfer between one generation to the next is being dubbed ‘the economic tsunami’, and it highlights the enormous impact inheritance will have both to the country’s economy as well as people’s day-to-day lives. Interestingly, the data also highlighted that almost half of respondents (48%) believed having these conversations before it’s too late will lead to less conflict amongst beneficiaries after their loved one’s passing, which is a key driver behind why so many people think it’s important. An overwhelming majority (74%) believe it’s up to the person leaving the inheritance to instigate the conversation when and if they choose to do it. In this episode, Vanessa and I discuss: Why do you think people expect an inheritance to be theirs because of bloodlines or marriage? Does this a historical reference? What is your take on the idea that inheritance can be planned differently – such as giving it all away for a philanthropic legacy or giving it well before you pass away? What mistakes do many people make when it comes to receiving an inheritance no matter their age or financial status? E.g., Do will disputes often cost more than their worth in legal fees etc? How can that be avoided? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of Inheritance? Contact details: LinkedIn: W: If you are a podcaster who wants to record quality sound with ease, sign up to Zencastr Professional account today for a 30% discount. To reclaim this amazing Zencastr offer designed for The Politics of Everything audience, just use the Link: zen.ai/thepoliticsofeverything and use Promo Code: thepoliticsofeverything. /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23130404

134: The Politics of the Great Resignation - Aliza Knox 05/10/2022

134: The Politics of the Great Resignation - Aliza Knox Terminology always has a season and moment in the sun. If I had to put money on it, I would bet for 2022 it would be this term – The Great Resignation. The “Great Resignation” was coined and predicted by psychologist Anthony Klotz—and is the tipping point of a nearly decade-long trend of employment dissatisfaction. Also known as the Big Quit and the Great Reshuffle this is an ongoing economic trend in which employees have voluntarily resigned from their jobs en masse, beginning in early 2021, primarily in the United States. Possible causes include wage stagnation amid rising cost of living, long-lasting job dissatisfaction, and safety concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some economists have described the Great Resignation as akin to a general strike. To get deeper into what this means, I am chatting to Aliza Knox. She is the author of Don't Quit Your Day Job, outlining six mind shifts you need to rise and thrive at work. Aliza built and led APAC businesses for three of the world's top technology firms—Google, Twitter, and Cloudflare. Named 2020 APAC IT Woman of The Year, she spent decades as a global finance and consulting executive and is now a non-executive board director, a senior advisor for BCG, and a regular columnist for Forbes, where she shares her wisdom (and humour) to help professionals who dream of "doing it all." Aliza now shares her passion and lessons learned with the next generation of business leaders guiding companies across new frontiers while building and maintaining strong connections between teams around the world. Hear from Aliza on: What is The Great Resignation about and what does it mean for employers and then employees alike in a post-pandemic working environment? There has since been a huge amount of research trying to work out why this has happened. Are workers quitting work entirely, as the pandemic makes us reevaluate our priorities? Or are they quitting to pursue their dreams in a different career? How can one build a culture in a company or entity that attracts and retains the best and brightest talent and stems from The Great Resignation? Some recent data worth noting is that the rates of vacancies, resignations and wage growth all slowed in the fourth quarter of 2021, which is a signal that the rebound in labour demand has faded. So, if you weren’t part of the great resignation, you may already be too late. What comes next for business leaders wanting to be flexible but not desperate in their war for taken? Take away: What is your final takeaway message for us on The Politics of The Great Resignation? Contact details: LinkedIn: /episode/index/show/politicsofeverything/id/23064992

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