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In this insightful episode, Judy Lundy, MBA Program Director at Edith Cowan University, delves into the transformative power of adaptive leadership in business education. With her extensive experience, Judy discusses how innovative approaches in teaching and learning are shaping the next generation of leaders, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity, sustainability, and practical experience in modern business practices. Join us for a compelling conversation that illuminates the path to success in today's dynamic business world.

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This episode we welcome Michelle Hughes to the podcast. Michelle is CMO and Board Member for McCarthy Durie Lawyers and also runs her own full-service marketing agency, Atom Branding.

Having recently finished her MBA studies from QUT this year, her capstone assignment explores the role trust plays in service-based industries. This project allowed for the development of a repeatable framework to build trust with clients and improve customer satisfaction and loyalty ratings.

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Our latest episode features none other than the dynamic Taylor Dee Hawkins. With her unique blend of experience, from advising the United Nations Foundation to pioneering work at Foundations for Tomorrow, Taylor brought some rich insights to the table.

Highlights from our discussion:

The essence of long-term vision in policy decisions and its impact on societal sectors like health and education.
The frequent trap of "policy whack-a-mole" and the call for proactive, future-focused decision-making.
How failures and challenges can actually enhance learning and personal growth.

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On this episode we’re excited to host Lisa, a trailblazer who marries economic thinking with societal challenges, doing so with a neurodivergent flair that’s uniquely her own.In 2018, she took her passion for sustainability and employability skills into the entrepreneurial realm, launching her Ed Tech startup, originally named Professional Vogue and now rebranded to gruuv-ed. The platform aims to empower professionals, especially the younger generation, by focusing on essential life and employability skills.Lisa has not just held various executive roles but also serves on the boards of several organizations, advocating for life-long learning, continuous improvement, and most importantly, community contribution.Website: https://mbaus.com.au/podcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbaustralasia/Email: contact@mbaus.com.au

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Today, we have the honor of hosting a guest whose career is a rich tapestry of experience and expertise in the fields of accounting, taxation, audit, and business advisory. With a remarkable thirty-six-year career, Brian Jones's journey has taken him from the corridors of BP Australia to the Audit Department of Touche Ross in places like London, Birmingham, and Geneva.

Since 1989, Brian has been in practice as an accountant, business advisor, and forensic accountant. His specialization now lies in strategic planning, taxation, management, and, intriguingly, forensic accounting. Having worked across industries, from international corporations to small businesses, Brian has also played significant roles in various Court-related assignments.

His insights and wisdom have graced the halls of the Family Court, Federal Magistrates Court, County Court, Federal Court, and the Supreme Courts of Victoria and NSW. We're excited to delve into Brian's thoughts, perspectives, and glean some insights from his vast experience.

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Today, we're lucky enough to host not one, but two exceptional guests.

Our first guest, Jeremy Galbreath, is an esteemed individual whose expertise traverses the realms of both academia and business. With an impressive track record of key roles in Fortune 500 companies and a couple of high-tech startups in the USA, Jeremy brings a wealth of experience to our conversation. Currently, he applies his strategic acumen in his role as Director of Strategy at Ecope International, and provides insightful Strategy Consultancy work.

But that's just one side of the coin. From the high-stakes, fast-paced corporate world, Jeremy made a noteworthy transition to academia. He now shapes the strategic thinkers of the future in his capacity as an Associate Professor at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia.

Our second guest for today's episode is someone a little closer to home. I'm pleased to introduce Hamoun Aria, a fellow board member of MBA Australasia.

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Today, we are thrilled to welcome a powerhouse in the world of IT and business management, Lisa Pascoe. Lisa is an MBA graduate from ECU, class of 2023, who has made remarkable strides in her career post-graduation.

Lisa is the Senior Global IT Manager at fortune 500 company, a global organization where she deftly aligns IT strategy with global corporate objectives. With over 25 years of experience supporting large corporations across engineering, resources, and government service industries.

In her role, Lisa leads with passion and determination, fostering cross-functional teams across continents and pushing boundaries to deliver results that not only meet but exceed strategic business goals. Whether it's managing transitions to new working models or nurturing internal talent for progression within the business, Lisa's leadership style is both innovative and transformational.

One of her recent notable achievements is her strategic approach in reducing corporate spending overheads and negotiating software contracts, which resulted in significant savings for the company.

But don't be mistaken. Lisa's journey began far from the world of IT. She started her career as an Office Manager, taking on roles in quality management, procurement, payroll, and HR, and then she later transitioned to accounting before finding her calling in IT and business management.

Lisa's storied career is a testament to her versatility, business acumen, and relentless pursuit of growth. Her journey is a source of inspiration and lessons for anyone aiming to make a difference in their industries.

So, buckle up as we explore Lisa Pascoe's journey from MBA graduate to a driving force at KBR, her philosophies on leadership, her thoughts on sustainable change, and her insightful experiences from over 25 years in the corporate world.

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Today I had the pleasure of talking to Brad Meehan, Managing Director of Strativity ANZ, one of the worlds leading boutique customer strategy consultancy firms. Brad has over 20 years of working with some of the world’s most well-known brands across multiple countries. He’s designed and deployed enterprise-level competitive and customer strategies for several ASX 100 companies and Government Owned Corporations. Brad earned his MBA from Queensland University of Technology in 2007 and has completed Harvard Business School leadership programs in Customer-Centric Strategy and Competitive Strategy and Change.

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Jessica Kahl is the Managing Director of Dream Big Australia and Project Manager at SunWater. She is an award-winning engineer, entrepreneur, diversity advocate, and 2021 Young Australian of the Year Shortlisted Nominee. Since entering the industry, Jessica has combined her creative leadership and engineering capabilities to make a difference to society through her work in master planning, resources, and infrastructure. Outside of her day job, she is also passionate about increasing engagement and growth in STEAM to empower education, industry, and innovation. Jessica works closely with investment and collaborative partners, educational institutions, and students to guide positive outcomes which integrate STEAM learning and storytelling from industry leaders into engaging Dream Big Events. Jessica's impact in the diversity space has lead her to be recognised in the QBM’s Top 20 entrepreneurs under 40, in Engineers Australia's ‘100 engineers making a difference’ profile, and listing in “Engineers at the Pinnacle of the Profession”. (Retrieved from https://www.dreambigaustralia.org)

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In this episode, we talk to Raja Sahulhammed, Principal - Advisory at Hatch. Starting his career as an engineer before studying for an MBA at the University of Cambridge, Raja then transitioned to consulting and spent 10 years with McKinsey before moving to Hatch. Alongside exploring his MBA studies and his background, we discuss topics of managing professional relationships, international work experience and how to target your next promotion, just to name a few.

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On this episode, we’re joined by Mike Tristram who completed his MBA from the Queensland University of Technology in 2012. Mike has been the CEO of the five-generation family business, Trisco Foods, since 2013. Trisco Foods is a food manufacturing business that dates back to 1875 and has recently experienced tremendous growth as they transition into a health and wellness corporation. On this episode, we talk to Mike about the responsibility of running a family business, applying lessons directly from the classroom to the boardroom and explore the recent expansion into the United States.

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On this episode we’re joined by John Dumay, Professor at Macquarie University, recognised as Australia’s top researcher in accounting and taxation, and ‘Dad’ in Dad & Dave’s Brewing.

With an MBA from AGSM and PhD in Economics from University of Sydney, just to name some of John’s qualifications, we spoke with him about his interesting career journey, the challenges in truly eradicating slavery from supply chains, and embracing serendipity.

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