Understanding ESG [Nathan Fradley]

“Sex sells” is a fundamental philosophy when it comes to marketing and advertising. However, in 2021, as the pressures of climate change are becoming increasingly prevalent, this philosophy has changed. We’re now Eco-Consumers (someone needs to call up Kermit the Frog and inform him that now it IS easy being green). Our podcast guest this […]
A Meeting of Two Advisors – Part 2 [Dale Scally]

This week is part 2 of our conversation with friend and former Financial Advisor, Dale Scally. If you didn’t get a chance already, please take the time to listen to Episode 24 – it’s an incredible and candid conversation full of refreshing insights from which you’re sure to glean some value. Dale has been […]
A Meeting of Two Advisors – Part 1 [Dale Scally]

This week we sat down with friend and former Financial Advisor, Dale Scally. Dale has been a finance professional for 23 years and a business owner and Director for 11. Dale has recently transitioned out of financial advising and evolved his career into business coaching with the objective to raise the financial IQ of […]
Focusing on What Matters [Albert Pisconeri]

Everyone’s transition into retirement is different; every individual succession plan is unique and a personalised process. Succession planning done right not only means that the business can keep thriving and maintain continuity after you’ve transitioned out, but it also means that you can maintain continuity within your own life when you find yourself without […]
Succession is a Marathon, Not a Sprint [Rob Di Martino]

No matter the business or company, leadership transitions are inevitable; either involuntarily or voluntarily. However, success planning, done correctly, ensures a smooth transition and is a crucial aspect of maintaining and preserving the legacy of business throughout this period. For this week’s guest, Rob Di Martino, that succession plan is a gradual process that strongly […]
Fastrac: Putting SUCCESS into Succession Planning [James Kostarakis]

James Kostarakis is Managing Director of Fastrac Foodservice, a second-generation family owned and operated food wholesaler to the hospitality sector. And he knows a thing or two about succession planning. Not only did James see it firsthand on his transition into the family business, when he took over from his father. But, he also is […]
Exclusive v Sustainable – Investing for Success – Part 2 [Steve Garth]

There are some things that you just shouldn’t do yourself; home electricals, haircuts, medical diagnoses and investing. That is… unless you’re a professional. This was a clear and recurring theme throughout our discussion with Dr Steve Garth of Principia Investment Consultants. But why is that? “When you’ve got a little bit of an ailment and […]
Exclusive V Sustainable – Investing for success – Part 1 [Steve Garth]

Investors are not rational, but are they academic? There is a saying; a different approach, results in a different outcome. For the case of our podcast guest, Dr Steve Garth, that is 100% true. Steve brings together a rare combination of abilities that has taken him to the highest levels of academia, finance and business. […]
Flipping Feedback On Its Head [Peter Muling]

For most organisations, feedback and performance reviews are just a ‘tick box’. Something that you have to do once or twice a year to keep HR happy. But, what if instead of just being a ‘tick and flick’, these interactions were actually a meaningful, positive experience for both your leaders and your team? This is […]
Flying Paper Planes [David Harrison]

It’s interesting how an adverse situation can set you on a new path in life. And sometimes, upon reflection, it seems that the new path was the right one for you all along. This is what happened to this week’s guest, David Harrison, CEO of The Essential Group. David grew up watching aviation shows as […]