Vistage Live - Australia and New Zealand - Business and Leadership Insights
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Join Stephanie Christopher, MD, Vistage Australia and New Zealand as she sits down with business leaders and inspiring guests covering wide-ranging conversations about all things leadership, exploring the questions that are top of mind for small to mid-sized businesses: strategic planning, exit strategies, family business, talent, scaling up, AI, transformation, economic updates and more. Success thrives on different perspectives.If you are passionate about growth, improving your decision-making or just interested in what is going on in the world of the midsized or small business then this podcast is for you.Take the first step towards results – listen now.
Episodes
- Complexity vs Consequence: Leading a Small Business in an AI World
On Vistage LIVE, John Gutteridge and Stephanie Christopher explore how small businesses navigate leadership in an AI-driven world. Gutteridge distinguishes between the complexity faced by large organizations and the direct consequence of d…
- From Player to Coach: The Leadership Shift That Matters
Brad Thomas shares his journey from Paralympic athlete to technology executive, discussing leadership, resilience, and high performance. He highlights the importance of vision, execution, accountability, trust, and the shift from leader as…
- Future-Ready Leadership with Ben Hamer, Futurist
Futurist Ben Hamer explains that curiosity is the most important capability for leaders to stay future-ready. He discusses signals of change, mega-trends like AI and demographic shifts, and the need for leaders to build foresight into thei…
- Removing the Brain Blinkers: How to Shift Beliefs and Unlock High Performance
Anthony Bonnici discusses how limiting beliefs hinder potential on Vistage Live, introducing his COFFEE model to identify and overcome unconscious self-sabotage patterns for improved leadership and performance.
- Progress, Not Perfection: Navigating Family Business Dynamics with John Broons
John Broons, a family business expert, discusses the challenges of intergenerational wealth transfer, governance, and communication in family enterprises. He emphasizes the importance of progress over perfection for sustained success and s…
- Decoding Strategic Decisions with Dr Chris Stephenson
In this episode of Vistage LIVE , host Stephanie Christopher is joined by Dr Chris Stephenson — a transformational leader with over 25 years of global executive experience and a doctorate in strategic decision-making. Chris has led company…
- Ron Gauci on Resilient Leadership and Strategic Turnarounds
In this episode of Vistage LIVE , host Stephanie Christopher is joined by Ron Gauci—new Vistage Chair, seasoned CEO, and transformation expert whose leadership career spans Telstra, IBM, Microsoft, Melbourne Storm, Federation Square and mo…
- From Values to Ventures: How Vanessa Cullen Built a Purpose-Driven Enterprise
What does it take to build a profitable business without compromising your values? In this episode of Vistage LIVE , Stephanie sits down with Vanessa Cullen — founder of Forward Thinking Design and a true pioneer of sustainable, values-led…
- Leading Through Change: Insights from President, International at Vistage Rob Ristagno
In this episode of Vistage LIVE , Vistage Australia and New Zealand MD Stephanie Christopher interviews Rob Ristagno, President, International at Vistage. Rob shares his insights on the evolving landscape of leadership and the challenges C…
- Unlocking the Sales Game: Building Trust Over Transactions with Ari Galper
In this insightful episode of Vistage Live , Stephanie Christopher sits down with Ari Galper, the world’s leading authority on trust-based selling and the founder of "Unlock the Sales Game." Ari shares his journey from high-tech sales to p…
- High Performance Under Pressure: Coaching Lessons from the Court to the Boardroom
In this dynamic episode of Vistage LIVE , Stephanie Christopher speaks with Emma Doyle — a former elite tennis player turned corporate high-performance coach. Emma shares how her early coaching experiences on the tennis court shaped her le…
- The Business of Leadership: How Experience Becomes Impact
In this engaging episode of Vistage LIVE, host Stephanie Christopher sits down with Tony Chamberlain—Vistage Chair, seasoned executive, and former Undercover Boss—to explore the power of leadership forged through real-world experience. Ton…
- Scaling Up: Embracing a Scientific Approach to Business
Mark Bregman, a distinguished global business leader with a rich background in technology strategy and entrepreneurship, delivers profound insights into leadership, innovation and strategic thinking. Drawing from his extensive experience a…
- People & Culture: How to Win Through Your People with Mark Puncher
In this episode of Vistage LIVE , Stephanie Christopher speaks with Mark Puncher, a leading expert in employer branding and talent marketing, about how business leaders can navigate today’s rapidly changing workforce landscape. With econom…
- Navigating the AI Revolution: Strategies for Successful Business Adoption
In this insightful episode of Vistage Live, host Stephanie Christopher sits down with Michael Donoghue, founder of AdvisorAI, to demystify the critical journey of AI adoption for businesses. Drawing from his 16 years of expertise in fintec…
- Future-Ready Leadership: Simplifying Strategy for 2025 and Beyond
Before you dive into strategic planning, have you clarified your strategic direction? In this episode of Vistage Live , Jon Lindsay, a leadership expert with over 30 years of business experience and Vistage Chair, shares the crucial first…
- AI Game On: Why Every Business Must Embrace AI Now
div]:bg-bg-300 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_pre]:-mr-4 md:[&_pre]:-mr-9"> _*]:min-w-0"> Listen to this insightful conversation with Tim Trumper, author of "AI Game On," as he shares practical wisdom on how businesses of all siz…
- Unlock Real Marketing Value in B2B and B2C - Beyond the Buzzwords
In this episode our guest Ashton Bishop challenges typical marketing myths, jargon, and the emphasis on vanity metrics that often obscure true profitability and growth and demystifies the distinctions between B2B and B2C marketing. A must…
- The Evolution of Work: Reimagining Leadership with Maja Paleka
In this episode of Vistage Live, Maja Paleka joins host Stephanie Christopher to discuss the evolving relationship between individuals and work, particularly in the post COVID world. They explore the shift in how people view work, the rise…
- The Power of Organisational Alignment
In this epidsode Ron Schwartz, founder of Brass Tax and expert in organisational transformation shares valuable insights on aligning your organisation by asking five key questions, and the importance of roles, goals, and decision rights. W…
- Leading Through Change: Insights from a Top Consulting Expert!
In this episode Stephanie Christopher talks to Jane Lewis, Principal at the Outlook Consulting Group, about the challenges of change in professional services firms. Jane discusses the importance of tapping into the emotional and purpose-dr…
- Unlocking Success: Strategic Networking with Raj Narayan
In this episode Raj Narayan, founder and CEO of Emajin Golf, delves into the concept of combining business with a shared passion, in this case, golf. This innovative approach to strategic networking provides a fresh perspective on building…
- Leading with Story: Unveiling the Hero's Journey in Business
Simon Hunter, writer, director, and producer with over 30 years of experience in the film industry discusses the intersection of storytelling and leadership in business. Simon explains how the Hero's Journey, a narrative structure found in…
- Here's what the top economic forecaster predicts for 2024
Warren Hogan brings an Insightful Economic Analysis and makes the complex simple. As a prominent figure in the Australian business community, his insights directly impact businesses of all sizes, providing practical implications for naviga…
- Strategic Marketing Mastery: Balancing Short-Term Wins with Long-Term Growth
Join Stephanie Christopher and special guest Ashton Bishop in a deep dive into the world of marketing budgets and strategies. In this episode, we uncover the critical balance between short-term performance marketing and long-term brand bui…
- Sales Shift: Transforming Mindsets and Cultivating Growth in Business Leadership
In this episode, Ingrid Maynard and Stephanie Christopher discuss the challenges in sales, from overcoming stereotypes to addressing the talent shortage. Ingrid delves into the skills deficit within sales teams, the significance of observa…
- Decoding Marketing Success Strategies for Business Leaders
Sophie Pank is an authentic marketing professional with a knack for simplifying the complexities of marketing. This episode focuses on two key areas for business leaders wanting to ramp up their marketing efforts. It may be just the right…
- Corporate social responsibility and making a positive impact
Debbie Haski Leventhal is an accomplished Professor of Business Management and the MBA Director at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. She is well-published with over 60 academic articles, five books, and a TED Talk, dedicated to cr…
- 8 tips to improved efficiency, scalability, and overall success in business
The podcast features a conversation with David Jenyns, who became a systems devotee after systemising his own business successfully in 2016. He founded systemHUB and SYSTEMology with a mission to free business owners from the daily operati…
- A Fresh Take on Fundamentals: From Burnout to Brilliance
In this episode Trudy MacDonald and Stephanie Christopher tackle this rich and relevant topic, uncovering the evolving landscape of work and leadership challenges - a must listen podcast for all business leaders. Over the past few years, t…
- Beating Burnout, Finding Balance
Melo Calarco, the author of Beating Burnout, Finding Balance. He's a mindfulness and high performance expert, a keynote speaker and corporate programs facilitator. Melo teaches others how to stay energized, perform at their best, and conqu…
- A Founders Journey of Entrepreneurship and Growth
In 2017 DJ and Harriet McCready embarked on transforming a dilapidated historic building in the NSW Blue Mountains of NSW into the first brewpub in the Blue Mountains. Harriet tells a great entrepreneurial story. Hear the ups and downs of…
- Unlocking the Power of Generative AI with Tim Martin
This episode is thought-provoking and explores the exciting possibilities that generative AI offers. By understanding this emerging technology and its implications, you can position your organisation to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven…
- Economic Insights with Warren Hogan
In this podcast, Warren Hogan provides an in-depth analysis of Australia's economic landscape and the rationale behind his views on interest rates and inflation. Warren emphasizes the need for Australia's cash rate to surpass 4% in order t…
- DEI+B - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and the missing magic of B - Belonging
Sandra Poon is a strategy advisor, certified Advisory Board Chair and business coach - Sandra’s secret super-power is her ability to understand an organisation’s landscape quickly and identify ways to make it better. Sandra and Stephanie d…
- Leading Through Critical Moments: Empowering Transformation
In this episode of 'Empowering Leadership', we dive into the critical moments that CEOs face on their journey. Join Danielle Jorgensen and Stephanie Christopher as they explore strategies to navigate disruption, make impactful decisions, a…
- Where technology intersects with the Future of Work
Colin Fraser, Co founder and Partner at Nevis Capital and Stephanie explore the opportunities and challenges caused by generative AI technology, particularly in fields traditionally considered outside the realm of automation, such as creat…
- Is Your Board Your No. 1 Competitive Advantage?
Paul is an award-winning founder of Future Directors Institute and is described as a ‘boardroom futurist’. He's one of the leading thinkers on the where next for corporate governance and speaks regularly around the world on the themes of b…
- Rebuilding trust in leaders in today’s changed world
Dr Neryl East shares her experience of working with leaders across different types of organisations and highlights the importance of effective communication. She says, ‘Communication is not just about pushing out information but rather mak…
- Resilience in times of adversity
Elias Kanaris is an author, professional keynote speaker, executive coach, leadership trainer, and entrepreneur. Elias shares an insider's view about what happened on 9/11 when the plane he was a passenger in was diverted, alongside anothe…
- Building Australia’s reputation as a high quality, high-tech manufacturing nation.
Jens Goennemann, Managing Director of Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre sits down with Stephanie Christopher and shares his insights about the misconceptions of Australian Manufacturing and the untapped Opportunities for the future if w…
- What High Growth Companies Do Differently
In this high energy and super informative podcast Dr Robert Dew, Senior Partner at CapFeather Global and customer strategy & innovation expert , shares research insights about how different companies grow. Robert and Stephanie jump into Th…
- What makes your Company different and Why does it matter to customers?
Dr Robert Dew, a customer experience innovation and competitive strategy expert, delivers this short, fast paced podcast. What's Theory of Purchase all about? 'People are fundamentally driven by needs' says Rob. Find out the 6 Core needs (…
- Every Marketing Move You Make - Marketing in a Recession
Ashton Bishop, CEO at Step Change and Institute of Change - Marketing Academy Mentor and keynote speaker, he's always a dynamite guest on TEC Live and this time is no different. Stephanie and Ashton start their conversation with the ‘R’ wo…
- How to build a more cyber resilient organisation
Stephanie Christopher had the pleasure to be joined by cybersecurity expert Ross Sardi for a discussion about the current threat landscape and how to protect a small-to-midsized organisation. This timely podcast provides a look into the mo…
- 5 Disciplines that distinguish high performing teams with Bernard Desmidt
In this robust and interesting podcast, team coach and leadership expert Bernard Desmidt, introduces the 5 Disciplines that distinguish high performing teams and shares what it takes for teams to transition to flourish and achieve the most…
- Great leadership is a skill that must be learned
Psychologically safe leadership is a whole new approach that can be learned in time, if you want to unleash the leader you have always wanted to be this podcast is for you. Dave Sewell, shares his perspective about the importance of Leader…
- A Fighter Pilot's Mindset for Business Success
This fast-paced conversation Christian and Stephanie cover leadership, strategy, execution and performance. A former fighter pilot and now successful entrepreneur, Christian Boucousis (Boo), dedicates his life to helping leaders have the c…
- How Business Can Support First Nation Peoples In Australia
In this inspiring podcast Nicole Golan, a proud Ngarrindjeri woman and CEO/Founder of Nik&Co. consultancy, speaks from the heart. Nicole highlights the inequity in our society and brings to life how business has a role to play in making a…
- What's the True Hallmark of Leadership and Can You Measure It?
In this action packed podcast David explores the science of people performance at work and how to link habits of high performing CEOs to end outcomes for long term business success. Change has never been faster, and leaders are having to c…