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By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Ben Lipschitz, FoodByUs, Entrepreneur, Business Success, Business Culture, Food Services, Work Environment | 27 Nov 2023 |

In our latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Ben Lipschitz, the CEO of FoodByUs, shared valuable insights on building a successful company culture and the importance of empathy, context, and transparency. As a leader in the food services industry, Ben has navigated the challenges of scaling a startup while maintaining a strong focus on customer needs and fostering a positive work environment.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Alexandra Smart, Ginger & Smart, Investor, Entrepreneur, Business Success | 20 Nov 2023 |

In the recent episode of Real Talk with Outperformers, Brad engages in a conversation with Alexandra Smart, an accomplished business leader with over three decades of experience. Alexandra, the founder of the renowned luxury design enterprise GINGER & SMART, reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, including the sale of her business to private equity investors in 2019. Now actively involved in board directorships, public speaking, advisory roles, and executive coaching with ECI Partners, Alexandra shares her wisdom on various aspects of entrepreneurship.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Daniel Johnson, Immaculate Homes, Entrepreneur, Business Success | 13 Nov 2023 |

In the latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Daniel Johnson the owner of Immaculate Group, shares his insights on personal growth and achieving success. He emphasizes the importance of being the best version of oneself and how it can positively impact others. Daniel also discusses his journey with Immaculate Homes, a luxury renovation and building business, and the value of creating an exceptional customer experience. He highlights the need for flexibility and problem-solving in order to overcome challenges and achieve goals. The conversation concludes with Daniel's unique way of describing his state of well-being and how it brings positivity to his interactions with others.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Entrepreneur, Ella Bache, Pippa Hallas, Cosmetic Chemist, Skincare, Business Success | 6 Nov 2023 |

In this episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad has an insightful chat with Pippa Hallas, the CEO of the beauty brand Ella Baché. Pippa shares the fascinating backstory of the brand and how it has evolved over the years. Here are some of the highlights from her chat with host, Brad Eisenhuth.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Steve Chapman, Entrepreneur, Mentorship, Shine Drink | 30 Oct 2023 |

In the latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad sits down with Steve Chapman, a dedicated entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Shine+. This Australian brand has been making waves in the beverage industry by offering functional and healthy energy drinks. Steve shared his inspiring journey, from launching his first business, Face Buy, to steering the ship at Shine+ Drink.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Ian Markram, Loading Growth, IT Professional Services, Coach, entrepreneurial career, IT services business | 23 Oct 2023 |

In the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship, the path to success is often riddled with challenges and unexpected twists. In the latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad sits down with Martin, the CEO of Fishburners, Australia's largest community of tech startup enthusiasts. Martin's journey through the entrepreneurial landscape provides a wealth of knowledge and valuable lessons for both budding and seasoned entrepreneurs. Here, we highlight some key takeaways from our conversation.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Sean White, Paramount Mortgages | 9 Oct 2023 |

In the latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad had the privilege of speaking with Sean White, the Managing Director of Paramount Mortgages. Sean is a gentlemen who says what he needs to say, and says it in a way that is makes the concept so easy, and so obvious. So much so that you wonder why business can feel so difficult. He shared his incredible journey which hinged around starting his business life with an unusual but profound engagement with ‘Aussie John’ Simon, founder and CEO of Aussie Home Loans at the time. A time where Sean didn’t have a lot of experience to offer. His story balances a tremendous growth-focused mindset and a relationship-centric approach in business. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation with Sean.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Martin Karafilis, Fishburners, Leadership, Entrepreneur, Customer Feedback | 9 Oct 2023 |

In the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship, the path to success is often riddled with challenges and unexpected twists. In the latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad sits down with Martin, the CEO of Fishburners, Australia's largest community of tech startup enthusiasts. Martin's journey through the entrepreneurial landscape provides a wealth of knowledge and valuable lessons for both budding and seasoned entrepreneurs. Here, we highlight some key takeaways from our conversation.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Brett Connellan, Shark Attack Survivor, Motivational Speaker | 2 Oct 2023 |

In the latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad had the privilege of sitting down with Brett Connellan, a survivor of a shark attack whose story is nothing short of remarkable. Brett shares his harrowing experience and the invaluable lessons it brought into his life. Here are some of the highlights from their chat.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Jack Delosa, The Entourage, Business Success, Entrepreneur | 25 Sep 2023 |

In a recent inspiring episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad had a chat with Jack DeLosa, the accomplished entrepreneur and the visionary founder behind The Entourage—an educational and business coaching powerhouse. Jack's remarkable journey, from his upbringing in a not-for-profit environment to establishing thriving businesses with a positive footprint, illuminated the importance of impactful entrepreneurship.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Gordon Spence, Psychologist, Healthy Ageing Project, Academic, Movement and Exercise | 18 Sep 2023 |

In our latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, we sit down with Gordon Spence, a versatile individual whose journey has taken him from the world of finance to psychology, academia, and now to becoming an author and advocate for movement and exercise. Join us as we explore Gordon's remarkable life path and gain profound insights into the significance of physical activity and graceful aging.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Jeremy Dicker, International Intrigue, Australian Diplomat, Geopolitics | 11 Sep 2023 |

In this episode, Brad interviews Jeremy Dicker, the managing editor of International Intrigue, a rapidly growing publication. Jeremy shares how his career as an Australian diplomat inspired him to assist with the creation of a platform that helps people feel connected, informed, and empowered in a rapidly changing world. They discuss the importance of constructing language that resonates, avoiding clickbait, and focusing on bringing value and information to the audience. Get ready for an insightful conversation filled with rabbit holes and intriguing stories.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Justin Drape, Exceptional Alien, The Monkeys | 4 Sep 2023 |

In this episode of the podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, we had the pleasure of interviewing Justin Drape, an exceptional entrepreneur and founder of the creative agency, The Monkeys. Justin shares his journey from building a successful agency to his current venture, Exceptional Alien, a platform that curates travel, creativity, and culture. Here are some of the highlights from their chat.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Stephen Carter, Sharp & Carter, People First Culture, workplace culture | 28 Aug 2023 |

In the latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Stephen Carter, Partner & Owner of Australia’s largest privately owned recruitment business, Sharp and Carter, joins Brad for a deep dive into the strategies that have led to their remarkable 40%+ annual growth over the last decade.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Ashleigh Longhurst, Rainbow Sky Creations, Small Business, Entrepreneur | 21 Aug 2023 |

Ashleigh Longhurst is an entrepreneur who has taken her business from a ‘side-hustle’ to a huge online business, Rainbow Sky Creations. She joins Brad in the latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, where they talk about her journey from teaching to creating a platform of training resources for teachers, the challenges that come with running an online business, her social media success and workplace culture. Here are some of the highlights from their discussion.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Lewis Huckstep, Mindset Coach | 31 Jul 2023 |

Lewis Huckstep joins Brad in our latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers. According to his website, “Lewis is the expert in his field, helping create a life with financial & time freedom for business owners & high level leaders”. Brad explores this synopsis in a face-paced, no BS conversation where Lewis holds nothing back as he describes his journey from an anxious, insecure young boy diagnosed with Asperges to a position of working with business spearheads in the coaching, mindset & leadership space at such a young age.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, The Outperformer, Brad Eisenhuth, Mike Smith, Zero Co | 31 Jul 2023 |

In the latest episode Real Talk With Outperformers Podcast, our host Brad chats with Mike Smith, the ingenious architect behind Zero Co. Mike's journey, while far from the conventional, resonates with the pulse of innovation and unyielding determination that fuels entrepreneurship. This episode explores the intricacies of business creation and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Here are some highlights of Mike's remarkable journey and insights into the challenges, strategies, and mindsets that have propelled Zero Co to its present status.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Taryn Williams, #gifted | 31 Jul 2023 |

In our latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad chats with Taryn Williams, serial entrepreneur and founder of the newly established business #Gifted. Taryn is renowned for her impressive commercial acumen and strategic mindset, enabling her to navigate the dynamic world of entrepreneurship with finesse. Yet, beneath her success lies an authentic vulnerability that Taryn embraces fearlessly. This fear of failure, rather than hindering her, fuels her drive to continually improve and excel. As the discussion unfolds, Taryn's remarkable journey and valuable insights are sure to resonate with business owners at all stages of their ventures.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Jordy Lucas, Neighbours, It's All Her Podcast | 24 Jul 2023 |

In our latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers Podcast, Brad chats with Nicholas Ingate, founder of relatively new business, Sabbatical Travel. Nick’s new business is based around tapping into human needs and personalising the experience. Brad and Nicholas discuss that idea in the way the company design insane travel experiences for their customers and for their corporate clients in a similar way that that Nick has navigated his own career. Nick is a honest, straight talker who balances tenacity to get things done with a pursuit of living to his purpose. Here are some of the podcast highlights.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Jordy Lucas, Neighbours, It's All Her Podcast | 17 Jul 2023 |

In a recent episode of the Real Talk with Outperformers podcast, host Brad engaged in a candid and insightful conversation with Jordy Lucas, an accomplished actor, best known on “Neighbours”, presenter, host of the "It's All Her" podcast, successful businesswoman, and a devoted mother. Their discussion touched upon the challenges faced by a young and talented star who experienced an unexpected change of direction in her career. Jordy's remarkable journey of transformation and self-discovery serves as an inspiration to all those who encounter unexpected twists in their professional lives while navigating the complexities of motherhood

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Tom Cronin, Meditation, Wolf of Wall Street | 10 Jul 2023 |

In a world driven by high pressure and relentless competition, finding effective tools for enhancing performance has become essential. One such tool, often overlooked, is meditation. In a captivating episode of the Real Talk With Outperformers podcast, host Brad delves into the transformative journey of special guest Tom Cronin. A former high flyer in the finance industry, Tom's life was reminiscent of the "Wolf of Wall Street" culture. However, he later discovered meditation as a means to transcend his past and unlock his true potential.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Mitch Wallis, Mental Health | 3 Jul 2023 |

In the latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, we are thrilled to have Peter Baines OAM, Founder of Hands Across the Water, as our special guest. Peter's incredible journey as an entrepreneur, humanitarian, teacher, author, and speaker has left an indelible mark on the world. Today, we explore his latest book, "Leadership Matters," which encapsulates his life experiences and the valuable lessons he has learned.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Mitch Wallis, Mental Health | 26 Jun 2023 |

In the latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, we delve into the challenge that businesses face when it comes to prioritizing mental health in the workplace. The guest on this episode is Mitch Wallis, a renowned Mental Health Expert and Social Entrepreneur, who shares his insights on the need for businesses to adjust their work environments in order to foster genuine improvements in the mental well-being of their employees. Wallis emphasizes the responsibility of both individuals and organizations to create a conducive atmosphere where open conversations about mental health can take place, ultimately benefiting both the employees and the business as a whole.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Amy Gerard, Content Creator, Instagram, Beyond The Likes Podcast | 19 Jun 2023 |

In a thought-provoking episode, we delve into the insights shared by John Ibrahim, the visionary Founder and Director of Callington Mill Distillery. Join us as we explore John's remarkable perspective on avoiding delusion and seeking reality in the pursuit of true success. Uncover the key takeaways from his conversation with host Brad Eisenhuth, and discover how embracing reality can propel you towards achieving your aspirations.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, John Ibrahim, Callington Mill Distillery, Delusion in business, Business reality | 12 Jun 2023 |

In a thought-provoking episode, we delve into the insights shared by John Ibrahim, the visionary Founder and Director of Callington Mill Distillery. Join us as we explore John's remarkable perspective on avoiding delusion and seeking reality in the pursuit of true success. Uncover the key takeaways from his conversation with host Brad Eisenhuth, and discover how embracing reality can propel you towards achieving your aspirations.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, purpose, perspective, dr dinesh palipana, embracing opportunities | 5 Jun 2023 |

In our latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Dinesh Palipana, a remarkable medical professional who has overcome extraordinary challenges. His captivating journey serves as an inspiration to business leaders and owners, encompassing themes of resilience, disability inclusion, innovation, and redefining perceptions.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Scott Capelin, inLIFE Wellness, Franchise Success, Entrepreneur | 29 May 2023 |

In our latest podcast, Brad talks to Scott Capelin, founder and owner of inLIFE Wellness who shares his remarkable journey of building successful businesses, emphasizing the importance of focus, execution, self-understanding, and resilience. Scott's experiences in both his previous ventures and his current business, inLIFE wellness, offer valuable insights for business leaders, franchisees, and owners striving to outperform in their respective fields. Let's delve into the key takeaways from their conversation.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Nicholas Haywood, Customer Service, Business Success | 22 May 2023 |

In the world of business, there are those who strive to surpass expectations, and then there are individuals like Nicholas Haywood, owner and director of Haywood Jewellery Concierge, who has elevated the art of customer service to new heights. In our latest episode of our podcast Real Talk With Outperformers with Brad Eisenhuth, Nicholas Haywood unveils his secrets to success and the principles that have made his business thrive. Here are some highlights from their conversation, exploring how Nick's unwavering dedication to his customers has cemented his reputation and set him apart in a fiercely competitive market .

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Journey Early Learning, Business Success | 15 May 2023 |

In our latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, host Brad Eisenhuth speaks with Ryan Meldrum, the owner of Journey Early Learning, about transitioning from a career in debt collection to a venture in recruitment and then working in early childhood education where he eventually started his own business, which has grown to include multiple locations across Australia. Despite experiencing challenges with his first business venture as a recruiter, Ryan was able to apply the lessons he learned to achieve success with Journey Early Learning including building a competitive advantage, defining core business values, and adapting to achieve long-term success.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Gary Fahey, AFP, STRONG MEND | 8 May 2023 |

If you Google ‘Gary Fahey’, there are plenty of news articles describing his incredible downfall from one of the highest ranked positions held in the Australian Federal Police to being investigated for fraudulent activity using the departments credit card. A journey that included hidden depression and gambling addiction resulting in a debt that almost reached $2 million, all happening during his time as leading then prime-minister Kevin Rudd’s protection team and then executive officer advising then-Australian Federal Police commissioner Andrew Colvin. How did it all unravel and how could these events be, in his own words “the best thing that ever happened”? Find out in our latest podcast episode of Real Talk With Outperformers hosted by Brad Eisenhuth.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Rikki Pearce, Verve Australia, Digital Transformation | 1 May 2023 |

Rikki Pearce's journey from corporate roles at QANTAS and News Corp to becoming the Managing Director of Verve Australia, a multi-facet market research company, is an impressive testament to her leadership abilities. In our latest podcast, Brad unpacks Rikki Pearce’s journey to Managing Director of Verve Australia from corporate roles in QANTAS and News Corp. They talk about the innovative marketing research Verve undertakes and strategies to drive growth and navigate digital transformation including the importance of embracing new ideas, building a strong team and fostering a culture of trust and respect.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Matthew Holloway, Culture, People | 24 Apr 2023 |

Matthew Holloway, CEO of Holloway Group, joins Brad in our latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers and talks about the amazing business that came out of innovation. They unpack how Matt’s strategy of asking better questions, leveraging the business strengths, know how and marketing opportunities has helped to achieve the greatest rate of return and highest probability of success. And, in doing that, built a culture that brings it to life… not easy, mistakes made, but progress!

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, belinda clark | 17 Apr 2023 |

Belinda Clark joins Brad in our latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers and talks about her career in the sporting industry. From playing tennis up to the age of 13, to becoming captain of the National Women’s Cricket team, to how she took her experiences and life lessons from sport and incorporated them into her business and leadership roles.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, dan krigstein | 10 Apr 2023 |

Dan Krigstein joins Brad in our latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers and talks about his experiences across different roles, in various industries, managing departments with team members of diverse disciplines and provides insight about the challenges that come with successfully achieving business and individual goals.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, rhiannan iffland, red bull, cliff diving, Real Talk With Outperformers | 3 Apr 2023 |

In our latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad chats with Australian, 6 time Red Bull Cliff Diving champion, Rhiannan Iffland about her extraordinary sport, what started her interest in competing and the legacy she wants to be remembered for.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Brad Blaze, Speed Painter, Sole Trader, Entertainer | 27 Mar 2023 |

World renowned Australian artist, speed painter and entertainer, Brad Blaze joins Brad Eisenhuth in the next episode of Real Talk With Outperformers. In this fun and insightful episode, the boys talk about all things paint, being a solopreneur, stories and experiences from the entertainment world and the challenges of being a sole trader when you’re in demand. Here are some of the podcast highlights.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, lucy starbuck, jayani samaranayake, people, Culture, diversity | 20 Mar 2023 |

In the latest episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad chats with Lucy and Jayani about culture, diversity, leadership, management, people and values in the workplace and let’s just say, the entire conversation was very insightful.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, dean gladstone | 13 Mar 2023 |

Brad chats with Deano about his nonlinear journey of being a lifeguard, reality TV star and his mission to empower people through workshops involving breath work and ice baths.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Andrew Smith | 6 Mar 2023 |

Andrew Smith has a thought-provoking discussion with Brad about how he navigated his amazing business journey through twists and turns. A key moment in this is the sale of the business he started, ARMA to Credit Clear Ltd (ASX: CCR) where he then migrated into the Group CEO role he holds today. They talk about core leadership principles in Andrew’s approach that helped him migrate from a humble debt collections start up, to leading one of Australia’s most high performing organisations in his industry.

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad Smith | 27 Feb 2023 |

A member of the Order of Australia and 6x Australian Open Ironman champion, Trevor Hendy chats with Brad about winning at all costs, happiness vs joy, success vs fulfilment and all things in between!

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad Smith | 20 Feb 2023 |

Brad Smith is a 2x Australian Young Entrepreneur of the year recipient and founder of the only Australian Motorcycle company, braaap. Brad and Brad unpack Smith’s professional journey in our latest podcast, from the time Smith imported 10 motorcycles at the age of 17 to now owning one of the country’s most exciting emerging brands and winner of "National Retailer of the year" for four years. Here are some of the highlights from the podcast

By Sonia Goss | Blog, Podcast, Real Talk With Outperformers, Ray Dib | 14 Feb 2023 |

In his own words, Ray Dib, Co-Founder of MyBond and ex Chairman of the NRL Canterbury Bulldogs, says that he had “experienced hardships” growing up and was told that he couldn’t achieve his goals in both his personal life as well as his career. His accomplishments in both aspects, beg to differ and this could easily be one of the reasons why his drive to service the community has been strewn across every business he has worked in or owned.

By Brad Eisenhuth | Blog, Leadership, HR, Culture | 27 Jun 2022 |

When we want to be heard by others in our business, especially when we are encouraging change, we can have a temptation to aim for 'loud' first. But is it the answer and the most effective path to performance?

By Brad Eisenhuth | Blog, Leadership, HR, Culture | 14 Jun 2022 |

It is normal in an organisation to delineate responsibility and accountability in order to get things done, but too often we see a lack of alignment in teams, projects and organisations more broadly which leads to friction and dysfunction.

By Brad Eisenhuth | Blog, Leadership, Culture | 8 Jun 2022 |

It isn’t always easy to tell if that person has actually formulated the idea with a bias toward the success of the collective as opposed to a 'self-protection' bias. When you shape up ideas, do you run them through a 'team-first' or 'empathy' filter?

By Brad Eisenhuth | Blog, Leadership, HR, Culture | 31 May 2022 |

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is a widely used saying, and intuitively we know how important a great culture is in mobilising a strategy.  Yet, we have seen at times leaders looking at strategy and culture as separate organisms. Why should culture and strategy compete or be at odds with one another?

By Brad Eisenhuth | Blog, Leadership, Finance, Technology, Culture | 27 May 2022 |

Why do we sometimes force complex digital transformation projects into an ineffective plan and expect them to succeed?  We strip value out of potentially valuable solutions by jamming them into silly, unachievable or unthoughtful models and timeframes for delivery.

By Brad Eisenhuth | Blog, Leadership, HR, Culture | 25 May 2022 |

Expecting a team who has historically been asked to deliver within refined systems and scopes to suddenly be ‘agile’ or ‘entrepreneurial’ is unfair to them, and an unfair expectation to set for yourself. How do you help people migrate to new ways of thinking and behaving?

By Brad Eisenhuth | Blog, Leadership, HR | 17 Mar 2022 |

A recent study from Gartner on Top priorities for HR Leaders in 2022 showed that building critical skills and competencies for their organisation is the main priority for 59% of them.   This led us to think deeper about the subject and wonder: what is the actual problem to be solved here? Is it purely a talent management issue or a business performance problem underpinned by talent and resources.   How can we approach this more strategically rather than tactically?

Blog, Leadership | 11 Jan 2022 |

  To get an outperforming team we believe you need to have a shared vision that can lead you to collaborate around measurable and achievable goals. Equally as important, the ‘shared’ vision has ‘shared understanding’ with respect to what we (as a team) believe it means in practice.  

By Aidan Parsons | Blog, Leadership, Finance Business Partner | 27 Oct 2021 |

How conscious are you of your communication style for the desired partnering outcomes you seek with the teams and stakeholders you work with?   We are going through 5 communications styles and what their impact is on business partnering.

Strategy, Leadership | 7 Sep 2021 |

Quick fix, don't we love them. And that's fair enough.    When an unforeseen problem is identified, there's a sense of urgency that comes with it. Everything has to be solved like, yesterday...    But what if solving the issue right away was a big waste of time and money? Let’s go back in time and take the example of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC.  

By Lance Rubin | Strategy, Technology, Finance, Change Leadership | 26 Aug 2021 |

By Rob Phipps | Strategy, Culture, Change Leadership | 25 Aug 2021 |

hat’s the ROI? Probably the most common, and important, business question.    Without being able to measure the impact of your culture initiatives it is very difficult to determine if you are spending your efforts in the right areas, if you are heading in the right direction and of course, to secure funding to support your initiatives. It’s also really hard to improve on something if you don’t have a base to start from.  So where to start to measure your culture efforts?

Strategy, Finance, Change Leadership | 17 Aug 2021 |

We continue celebrating our clients' achievements, here is another great story from Paul Lobanov. Paul is one of those finance leaders who has valued the importance of stepping back, looking at the situation and bringing an open mind to possible pathways and ‘better’ solutions. Equally, as we’ve worked with Paul he has the extremely admirable trait of being self-reflective; willing to explore different ways of thinking and potentially being ‘wrong’. Paul has shared some of his story below in growing as a strategic finance leader.

By Rob Phipps | Strategy, Leadership | 10 Aug 2021 |

Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see” – and that goes for every member of your organisation, most obviously the senior leaders and the key protagonists.  An issue often brought up, when a company culture is not at its best, is that “expected behaviours” in line with the company values don’t seem to apply to everybody. This can dramatically impede your culture efforts...

Strategy, Finance, Change Leadership | 3 Aug 2021 |

One of the highlights of our work is helping great people on their journey. We are glad to share with you some of their inspirational stories and achievements.  Kate Urlich is a talented Finance leader who decided to embark on developing her strategic leadership skills as a finance professional. Her tenacity, growth mindset and dedication to her business has positioned her well to make genuine step-change in her career a reality. 

By Lance Rubin | Strategy, Leadership | 29 Jul 2021 |

When a finance team starts to explore  technology,  they often have to look into the way they currently do things and how that might change. This can be very confronting especially when they realise ,  or  when it is  put out in the open  for all to see ,  that the way they were working was flawed or highly error-prone. This is very important to address as this  feeling of being "wrong" can limit the ultimate success and change that the technology is intended to produce.  

Strategy, Leadership | 22 Jul 2021 |

A team’s  capacity  to  welcome change ,  when it is needed ,  is partially based on  their ability  to cope with uncertainty, tak e measured  risks and  “work in the grey” . This can prove to be challenging  if team members can’t relate to  the company’s vision or feel that  they  are contributing to a greater purpose   through  their work .

Strategy, Culture, Change Leadership | 21 Jul 2021 |

it has been acknowledged for years now that company culture does have an impact on its overall performance and that neglecting it can lead to lost opportunities for synergies and cost efficiencies, lost customers, lost employees and increased injuries to name just a few.  So why would the ROI of organisational culture still be in question? Is the belief in ROI really the issue?

Strategy, Finance, Automation | 14 Jul 2021 |

A brand-new sales system is in place. Now your sales representatives have access to this latest tool you expect your revenue to go through the roof but, things barely change... Panic, maybe this wasn't the right technology, what about trying another one or adding a new feature etc.   There you go; your organisation has the Shinny Tech Syndrome...

Strategy, Partner, Clone | 1 Jul 2021 |

Strategy, Leadership | 30 Jun 2021 |

Strategy, Leadership, Culture | 25 Jun 2021 |

Company culture is often mistaken to be only about big words and big ideas. That intangible and mysterious thing floating in the air that everyone should somehow know about, understand and be part of.    While it is true that you can feel a company culture without always being able to pinpoint it immediately, it is actually much more structured and tangible than one might think. One very important aspects of culture is consistency between what is encouraged and how employees, at all levels, can demonstrate culture in action.  

By Brad Eisenhuth | Strategy, Leadership | 16 Jun 2021 |

Strategy, Leadership | 9 Jun 2021 |

Have you ever been to one of those “Strategy Day” where, in the end, everyone just goes back to their BAU and nothing changes? Why would that be?   There are  potentially   a few  reasons .   But  one could be that no one really understood how to make the strateg ic direction  happen . As in  concretely ,  on a daily basis.     Team members were left to their own device not knowing the who, the what ,  the how and mostly the  WHY . As a result, they all went back to what they know and what keeps the wheel turning.     S o  what is and what is not an  implementable  strategy . Read more...  

Strategy, Leadership, Culture | 1 May 2021 |

Don’t get us wrong, we love a good automation. We literally co-design automation and process excellence with several companies right at the minute. But before we did  that,  we  ensured  with them that this is really what they  need and looked at the bigger  picture  to guarantee  their   success in the future.   Does the following scenario sound familiar?  You r  organization  invests in  a big flashy  system or tool  thinking it will so l ve all  their  issues.  They spend  a fortune,  contract an implementation  team   and...  there’s no real return on investment .     So was the system the issue or should you look further. Read more...  

Lance Rubin, Financial Modelling, Blog | 16 Nov 2020 |

Modern financial modelling and related tools are helping to create this value for their users in a faster and more sustainable way. The ability to model and shape decisions is increasingly becoming a "must-have" in the toolkit of accounting and finance professionals, helping them provide meaningful insights and flexible scenario reviews to support complex decisions.

By Brad Eisenhuth | Career Management, mentor, Eisenhuth | 2 Nov 2020 |

Podcast, Aidan Parsons | 15 Sep 2020 |

They have partnered with the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand to provide leaders in public practice the opportunity to take part in a hands-on, highly practical program which can successfully transition your practice into a sustainable and impactful Business Advisory practice.

By Brad Eisenhuth | Eisenhuth, Networking, Career Management, Leadership, CFO | 14 Aug 2020 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Eisenhuth, Networking, Career Management, Leadership, CFO | 13 Aug 2020 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Eisenhuth, Networking, Career Management, Leadership, CFO | 22 Apr 2020 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Leadership, CFO, Eisenhuth | 3 Apr 2020 |

Podcast, Aidan Parsons | 9 Jan 2020 |

Podcast, Aidan Parsons | 6 Jan 2020 |

Podcast, Aidan Parsons | 1 Jan 2020 |

The most amazing of those predictions was the jet pack invention. Jetpacks were developed by Gravity, simply awesome! Well done to the Gravity team.

By Lance Rubin | Strategy, Leadership | 27 Dec 2019 |

This issue of speed is not only important because of the adage that time is money, but also because slow Excel files exacerbate the human brain’s already poor error-detection abilities. According to usability-engineering expert, Jakob Nielsen: 0.1 second is about the limit for having the user feel that the system is reacting instantaneously 1.0 second is about the limit for the user's flow of thought to stay uninterrupted, even though the user will notice the delay.

By Lance Rubin | Strategy, Leadership | 27 Dec 2019 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Eisenhuth, Networking, Career Management, Leadership, CFO | 18 Dec 2019 |

By Paul Lyons | paul lyons, Leadership | 26 Nov 2019 |

By Craig Reid | Craig Raid, Finance Business Partner | 19 Nov 2019 |

Podcast, Aidan Parsons | 31 Oct 2019 |

By Lance Rubin - CEO & Founder at Model Citizn | LanceRubin, CFO, Technology | 24 Oct 2019 |

Podcast, Aidan Parsons | 22 Oct 2019 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Eisenhuth, Networking, Career Management, Leadership, CFO | 16 Oct 2019 |

Podcast, Aidan Parsons | 9 Oct 2019 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Eisenhuth, Networking, Career Management, Leadership, CFO | 8 Oct 2019 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | paul lyons, Job Security, Career Management, mentor | 28 Sep 2019 |

By Paul Lyons | paul lyons, Career Management | 11 Jun 2019 |

By Paul Lyons | Leadership, paul lyons | 1 Jun 2019 |

By Henrik Ekstrom | Finance Business Partner, Financial Modelling | 1 Jun 2019 |

By Paul Lyons | paul lyons, Career Management | 22 Mar 2019 |

By Paul Smith | PaulSmith, Career Management, board, CFO | 7 Mar 2019 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Networking, mentor, Career Management, Eisenhuth | 16 Jan 2019 |

By Lance Rubin - CEO & Founder at Model Citizn | LanceRubin, Finance Business, CFO, Technology | 26 Dec 2018 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Promotion, Leadership, CFO, Eisenhuth | 17 Aug 2018 |

By Henrik Ekstrom | GROUP CFO, FINANCE TRANSFORMATION, Finance Business Partner, Financial Modelling | 20 Jul 2018 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Eisenhuth, Networking | 13 Jun 2018 |

Podcast, Aidan Parsons | 15 May 2018 |

By Lance Rubin | Leadership, Lance Rubin | 25 Apr 2018 |

Despite writing a blog on the differences a year ago (albeit FM vs Analytics), many were not clear on the differences. It's almost analysis paralysis with all the jargon and especially when misused and twisted by software vendors around what it means to do modelling and analytics within the packages they are selling. The purpose of this blog is really to go a little deeper into predictive analytics and financial modelling.

By Craig Reid | Craig Raid, Project, Process Improvement, Leadership, CFO | 19 Apr 2018 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Leadership, Career Management, Eisenhuth | 14 Mar 2018 |

By Craig Reid | CFO, Webinar, Leadership | 1 Jun 2017 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Career Management, Profession, Big 4, Eisenhuth | 15 Mar 2017 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Eisenhuth, Networking, Career Management, Leadership, CFO | 8 Feb 2017 |

By Craig Reid | Craig Raid, Leadership, CFO | 16 Dec 2016 |

By Brad Eisenhuth | Eisenhuth, Networking | 15 Sep 2016 |

By Paul Lyons | paul lyons, Leadership | 19 Aug 2016 |

By Paul Lyons | paul lyons, Job Security, Career Management | 13 Jul 2016 |