SHFT POD

Poly Studios

Conversations with founders, leaders and high performing individuals that have made a shift in their life that's put them on the path they're on today. We unpack there leadership style, values and belief systems to inspire you to make that shift.

Episodes

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Hard Fizz Story: Growth, Risk, and Identity

    Dan and Erin sit down with Wade Tiller, Co-Founder and CEO of Hard Fizz, one of Australia’s fastest-growing beverage brands. Wade shares the reality behind building a high-growth business, unpacking ambition, pressure, identity, and what it takes to keep pushing forward without losing yourself. It’s an honest conversation about success, drive, and redefining what “enough” really looks like. 00:00 Intro to SHFT Podcast01:15 Setting up the conversation03:40 The tension between ambition and contentment07:10 Why “more” isn’t always the answer10:30 Internal drivers behind success14:00 Identity and self-worth in achievement18:20 The pressure to keep pushing forward22:10 When ambition becomes unhealthy26:00 Redefining what success looks like30:00 The idea of “enough”34:10 External vs internal validation38:00 Slowing down without losing momentum42:20 Practical ways to stay grounded46:30 Seasons of growth vs seasons of rest50:00 Perspective shifts that change everything54:10 Final reflections56:00 Closing thoughts

    59 min

  2. 22 MAR

    From Coca-Cola to Business Owner: Brett’s Story

    Dan and Erin sit down with Brett Viertel, former Coca-Cola GM with 30 years of leadership experience, now founder of Baylife Realty. Brett shares his journey from starting on the ground floor at Coca-Cola to leading at the highest level, the lessons learned from high-performance leadership, and the reality of leaving corporate after decades. They unpack accountability, culture, resilience, and why backing yourself might be the biggest shift you can make. Connect With Us Website: shftpod.com Submit a Question: https://shftpod.com/pages/submit-a-question Submit a Guest: https://shftpod.com/pages/submit-a-guest Follow Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-richards-b9530765/ Follow Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-pickering-880ab91b0/ Instagram: @SHFT.Pod 00:00 Intro to SHFT Podcast 01:10 Dan’s first experience working with Brett 05:30 Brett’s early career and life before Coca-Cola 09:30 Starting at Coca-Cola from the ground up 13:00 Transition from retail to supplier side 16:30 Coca-Cola culture and market dominance 20:30 Brett’s first leadership role 24:00 Early leadership challenges and lessons 28:30 High accountability and performance culture 32:00 The influence of Brett’s dad 37:00 Rising through Coca-Cola to General Manager 41:30 Redundancy, identity, and leaving corporate 46:30 Why staying too long in corporate can hurt you 50:00 Backing yourself and going into business 54:00 Entering real estate and starting again 58:00 What Brett took from corporate into business 1:02:00 Competing in a saturated real estate market 1:06:00 Authenticity and building trust with clients 1:10:00 Lessons from buying and selling property 1:14:00 Leadership advice and key principles 1:18:00 Final thoughts and advice for listeners

    57 min

  3. 15 MAR

    From Burnout to Better Leadership

    Dan and Erin dive into leadership, team culture, and the shift away from old-school leadership styles. They discuss accountability, building strong teams, the difference between A-players and B-players, and why communication is one of the most important leadership traits. They also explore how AI and technology may reshape the way leaders guide and support their teams in the future. 00:00 Intro to the SHFT Podcast01:20 Dan’s Sydney trade show trip04:00 New luxury client discussion05:20 The gap in modern leadership08:30 Why great workers don’t always make great leaders11:10 The “old school” leadership mentality15:00 Can anyone become a leader?18:30 Leading by doing vs leading by telling20:45 A-Players vs B-Players in teams24:00 The role of culture and onboarding27:00 Why clarity and context matter for employees29:30 Rethinking performance reviews33:30 Feedback culture in successful businesses35:40 Traits of poor leadership38:00 Leadership insecurity and knowledge sharing41:20 What to do if your manager is a bad leader45:30 Dan’s “why” behind leadership coaching49:00 Work, family, and setting boundaries52:00 Screens, kids, and modern distractions55:30 AI and the future of leadership59:00 The future of teams and human leadership1:01:00 Wrapping up + future podcast guests Connect With Us Website: shftpod.com Submit a Question: https://shftpod.com/pages/submit-a-question Submit a Guest: https://shftpod.com/pages/submit-a-guest Follow Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-richards-b9530765/ Follow Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-pickering-880ab91b0/ Instagram: @SHFT.Pod

    37 min

  4. 8 MAR

    Leadership, Sport, and Scaling with Purpose w/ Jason Wyatt

    In this episode, we sit down with Jason Wyatt, the Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Marketplacer. Jason is the visionary behind some of the world’s most successful online marketplaces, including BikeExchange, but his approach to leadership is rooted in something much deeper than technology.We explore how his background in competitive sport shaped his "lean" business mentality and why he believes the best teams are built on resilience, compartmentalisation, and simply being a "good human". Now a resident of the Gold Coast, Jason shares his mission to foster a thriving local business community and why he’s betting big on the future of the region.0:00 – Welcome to Episode 2: Meeting Jason Wyatt.03:45 – The transition from Corporate Finance to Entrepreneurship.09:12 – Lessons from the field: How sport dictates Jason's leadership qualities.15:30 – The Marketplacer Story: Solving global problems through "frictionless" tech.22:15 – Why "Profit for Purpose" matters in the modern economy.28:40 – Beyond the Title: Jason’s daily habits, surf culture, and staying grounded.35:10 – Impact on the Gold Coast: Building a local legacy.42:00 – Closing thoughts and the "SHFT" of the week. Connect With Us Website: shftpod.com Submit a Question: https://shftpod.com/pages/submit-a-questionSubmit a Guest: https://shftpod.com/pages/submit-a-guestFollow Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-richards-b9530765/Follow Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-pickering-880ab91b0/Instagram: @SHFT.Pod

    51 min

  5. 8 MAR

    The Why Behind SHFT Pod w/ Erin & Dan

    Welcome to the very first episode of SHFT POD. Before we dive into conversations with some of the most influential leaders, we wanted to pull back the curtain on who we are. In this episode, your hosts Dan and Erin share their personal career journeys, the "lightbulb moment" that sparked this podcast, and why we believe the world needs a new perspective on leadership. We aren't just looking at titles; we’re looking at the people behind them. Join us as we define what it means to SHFT leadership in a positive and impactful way. In This Episode, We Discuss: The Origin Story: How a conversation about corporate culture turned into SHFT POD. Meet the Hosts: Dan and Erin’s and their backgrounds. Beyond the Title: Unpacking the stories of the leaders beyond the title. The Mission: Our goal to inspire the next generation of founders and leaders. Giving Back: Why mental health for leaders is at the core of our business model. Connect With Us Website: shftpod.com Submit a Question: https://shftpod.com/pages/submit-a-question Submit a Guest: https://shftpod.com/pages/submit-a-guest Follow Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-richards-b9530765/ Follow Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-pickering-880ab91b0/ Instagram @SHFT.Pod

    48 min

  6. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

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Conversations with founders, leaders and high performing individuals that have made a shift in their life that's put them on the path they're on today. We unpack there leadership style, values and belief systems to inspire you to make that shift.

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  • Creator
    Poly Studios
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Poly Studios
  • Show Website
    SHFT POD