scalr sagecast

Matt Woodard, scalr
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Welcome to the scalr sagecast - bite-sized wisdom for ambitious business minds.Every week, we bring you inspiring stories and hard-won wisdom from a different business leader so get ready to learn, grow and scale your success!The scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a talent advisory headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

  1. scalr sagecast - #66 - Francis Yim - Why Your Customers Tell Your Story Better Than You Ever Could.

    Jun 15

    scalr sagecast - #66 - Francis Yim - Why Your Customers Tell Your Story Better Than You Ever Could.

    Send us Fan Mail Francis Yim has spent over 23 years in video production - from creating trailers for Disney Channel Asia to producing organisational culture content for multinationals across Singapore and Australia - before founding Fantestimonial, a business built around one core belief: the testimonial video should be your first marketing video, not your last. In this episode, Matt and Francis explore what actually makes a testimonial land - and why most businesses are using them wrong. They cover the sliding doors moment that pointed Francis toward video instead of physics, how he's built creative processes that deliver content across 160 languages, and why authenticity beats production polish every time when it comes to driving a real emotional response. Francis breaks down why the best testimonials take a customer on a clear journey from problem to solution, how 'why' is the question that separates average from excellent, and why video is one of the most underused tools in employer brand and EVP work. They also get into the ROI case for quality video, how to use targeted testimonials as a strategic multiplier rather than a nice-to-have, and - somehow - why creamy chicken pasta says everything you need to know about building trust with an audience. If you're building a brand, hiring for your business, or just trying to connect more authentically with the people you want to reach, this one's worth your time. The scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a recruitment and talent advisory business headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Want to identify potential gaps in your current TA process? Take the free TA Readiness Scorecard or reach out to the team for a free 30-minute discussion.

    30 min
  2. scalr sagecast - #65 - Mark Palmer - From Fighter Jets to Scaling Teams

    Apr 27

    scalr sagecast - #65 - Mark Palmer - From Fighter Jets to Scaling Teams

    Send us Fan Mail Mark Palmer has had a career most people only dream about - working on aircraft across the globe, before landing at Shield AI as VP of Vision Systems, one of the most exciting defence tech companies operating today. In this episode, Matt and Mark explore what happens when two businesses with a genuine meeting of minds come together - and why the Shield acquisition of Sentient felt like a natural fit from day one. We cover a lot of ground in 30 minutes: what scaling businesses consistently get wrong, why culture becomes your most important asset the moment you start to grow, and how to hold onto and develop your best people through periods of rapid change. Mark also shares his take on autonomy as the future of work, what it actually takes to move into defence tech, and why Australia is rapidly becoming a serious global player in the space - without needing to rely on government funding to get there. If you're building a team, thinking about your next career move, or just fascinated by where defence tech is heading, this one's worth your time. The scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a recruitment and talent advisory business headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Want to identify potential gaps in your current TA process? Take the free TA Readiness Scorecard or reach out to the team for a free 30-minute discussion.

    30 min
  3. scalr sagecast - #64 - Sam Young - Support in the Moments That Matter, Not After.

    Mar 30

    scalr sagecast - #64 - Sam Young - Support in the Moments That Matter, Not After.

    Send us Fan Mail This week on scalr sagecast, I sat down with Sam Young, founder of SIID Labs. Sam is a counsellor and psychotherapist with frontline experience in mental health and addiction - and he’s using both professional and lived experience to build something different. SIID is a personalised, AI-powered micro-guidance companion designed to support people in the moments that matter most - those brief spikes of anxiety, overwhelm, rumination or task paralysis that can derail focus and momentum. Many people either can’t access mental health systems, don’t engage with them, or don’t get support when they actually need it. SIID is designed to bridge that gap. In this episode, we explore:  What “micro moments” are and why they’re so important  Why traditional support models often fail in real-time situations  How AI and wearable tech can enable proactive, pre-emptive support  The role of personalisation in improving outcomes  And how Sam’s lived experience has shaped the product and its intent A raw and honest conversation about mental health, technology, and building more human solutions. The scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a recruitment and talent advisory business headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Want to identify potential gaps in your current TA process? Take the free TA Readiness Scorecard or reach out to the team for a free 30-minute discussion.

    30 min
  4. scalr sagecast - #63 - Vanessa Raath - Sourcing, AI and What’s Next for Talent.

    Feb 23

    scalr sagecast - #63 - Vanessa Raath - Sourcing, AI and What’s Next for Talent.

    Send us Fan Mail Joining this week's scalr sagecast is Vanessa Raath - global sourcing expert, AI commentator and one of the most engaging speakers in the talent industry. V’s career journey spans South Africa, London and Thailand, with a decade in tech consulting before building her current business and becoming a recognised voice on sourcing, AI and innovation. In this episode, Matt and V explore: • V’s unconventional path into tech and sourcing. • Where TA and AI are truly converging. • Why sourcing capability is back in demand. • What stage we’re really at in the AI journey. It’s a high-energy, wide-ranging conversation packed with insight on the future of talent acquisition. The scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a recruitment and talent advisory business headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Want to identify potential gaps in your current TA process? Take the free TA Readiness Scorecard or reach out to the team for a free 30-minute discussion.

    36 min
  5. scalr sagecast - #62 - Craig Harman - Unlocking the Power of Employee Networks

    Jan 26

    scalr sagecast - #62 - Craig Harman - Unlocking the Power of Employee Networks

    Send us Fan Mail Craig Harman has spent years leading within agency recruitment - and along the way, he noticed a persistent, expensive problem: organisations underutilising the strongest networks they already have. In this episode, Craig shares why he built mployd, a platform focused on helping businesses create structured, effective referral programs that actually work. We explore: Why referral hiring is one of the most cost-effective channels availableHow poor or informal referral approaches end up wasting moneyWhat a strong referral culture looks like in practiceAnd simple ways leaders can get started without adding complexityA practical conversation for anyone responsible for hiring, cost control, or building stronger internal networks. The scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a recruitment and talent advisory business headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Want to identify potential gaps in your current TA process? Take the free TA Readiness Scorecard or reach out to the team for a free 30-minute discussion.

    26 min
  6. scalr sagecast - #61 - Gemma Toogood - Fixing the Tech Talent Pipeline, One Pathway at a Time

    Jan 5

    scalr sagecast - #61 - Gemma Toogood - Fixing the Tech Talent Pipeline, One Pathway at a Time

    Send us Fan Mail Gemma Toogood’s career started in a place you’d never expect - as a broker for paparazzi photos - before a series of twists led her into entrepreneurship, then into tech, and now into building Neoma, a platform helping people and organisations navigate alternative pathways into the industry. In this episode, we unpack: Why Australia is on track to be 600,000 tech workers short by 2030Which roles are most exposed to AI disruptionThe huge upside of developing AI literacy at every levelWhy reskilling costs less than half of making someone redundantAnd what business leaders need to know about when (and how) to begin the skills transitionIt’s honest, sharp, and refreshingly human - an entertaining look at one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. The scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a recruitment and talent advisory business headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Want to identify potential gaps in your current TA process? Take the free TA Readiness Scorecard or reach out to the team for a free 30-minute discussion.

    32 min
  7. scalr sagecast - #60 - Aditya Rajagopalan - Why Reinvention Starts With Curiosity.

    12/08/2025

    scalr sagecast - #60 - Aditya Rajagopalan - Why Reinvention Starts With Curiosity.

    Send us Fan Mail New episode of scalr sagecast with career coach, Aditya Rajagopalan. Aditya’s career started the way many of ours did: fairly traditional, ticking the expected boxes, following the well-lit corporate path. But somewhere along the way, he realised that doing what you’re good at and doing what you’re built for aren’t always the same thing. So he tried things on. Different roles. Different environments. Different challenges. And in that process of exploration he found his real calling: coaching - helping people think clearer, lead better, and move forward with confidence. In this episode, we dig into: How a conventional corporate career can become a launch pad for reinventionWhy exposure to different roles can be the fastest route to clarityThe moments that pushed Aditya toward coaching as a true vocationAnd why good mentors have become critical in today’s market - where uncertainty, layoffs and shifting expectations have left a lot of people feeling stuckIt’s a grounded, honest conversation about choice, identity and growth - and why we all benefit from having someone in our corner who’s willing to challenge, support and push us. The scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a recruitment and talent advisory business headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Want to identify potential gaps in your current TA process? Take the free TA Readiness Scorecard or reach out to the team for a free 30-minute discussion.

    33 min
  8. scalr sagecast - #59 - Terry Condon - Personal Development for Personal Finance

    11/24/2025

    scalr sagecast - #59 - Terry Condon - Personal Development for Personal Finance

    Send us Fan Mail This episode with Terry Condon gets to the heart of financial wellness: helping people feel good about money again - not in a prescribed way, but in a way that matches who they are, where they’re at, and what they value. We explore: What wealth, “rich” and success mean at different stages of lifeHow to optimise your money for your next chapter, not a lifetimeWhy freedom comes from systems and clarity, not disciplineAnd how financial confidence starts with identity, not numbersIt’s fascinating, honest, and surprisingly human. The scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a recruitment and talent advisory business headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Want to identify potential gaps in your current TA process? Take the free TA Readiness Scorecard or reach out to the team for a free 30-minute discussion.

    40 min
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Welcome to the scalr sagecast - bite-sized wisdom for ambitious business minds.Every week, we bring you inspiring stories and hard-won wisdom from a different business leader so get ready to learn, grow and scale your success!The scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a talent advisory headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

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  • Creator
    Matt Woodard, scalr
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
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