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02/28/2022

TSH S1 E07 | Andrew Nicol - High School Dropout to Successful Entrepreneur. How to be Decisive in a World of Complexity, Beating your Echo Chambers, His Meteoric Rise in the Corporate World

For the final episode of Season One, we have Andrew Nicol, the Founder and Chief Co-Worker of Agoge. Agoge is a recruitment business that is using AI to match people with jobs they love. We hear about Andy’s journey rising rapidly in the courier industry after dropping out of high school. We touch on how to be decisive in this world of ever-growing complexity was the key to his success. Hear about his entrepreneurial journey with Agoge, and how Andy values reading - despite his dyslexia. Andy is one of the best people I know at intentionally getting outside of his echo chamber to explore new ideas. This conversation is a great listen, no matter where you are in your personal journey. Why not be inspired and encouraged today?

02/28/2022

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1h 10m
02/12/2024

LSP 17 | Where You Need Initiative as a YoPro - Jeff McLuckie shares his Advice for Starting Out in Your Career

For all of those starting out in their career or who would like career advice - Jeff McLuckie shares his best practical tips for you to learn from. If you are interested in more from Jeff, hear about his journey into Tech Consulting in a late part of his career. We explore how to overcome Imposter Syndrome, and how to succeed by getting clarity around expectations and showing initiative. Listen to Jeff’s full conversation on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

02/12/2024

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3 min
10/28/2024

LSP 57 | Highest Team Engagement Score in only 12 months, Kim Ballinger on Quality Team Culture

After taking over the innovation team, Kim turns it around to gain the highest engagement score across Fonterra in only 12 months. Hear Kim’s thoughts on leadership and how to create a culture where teams thrive. In my FULL conversation with Kim Ballinger on The Story Hub we discuss her success in the Global Dairy Industry, starting out in a technical role with a Chemical Technology degree to being the first female salesperson in Brazil for NZ Milk Products. Hear her leadership journey which saw one of her teams get the highest engagement scores in Fonterra after only leading it for a year. We discuss her learnings as CEO of TipTop before and during the process of its sale and reflections on her time so far as CEO of Asure Quality, NZ’s leading food quality state-owned enterprise. All of this epic story from a shy girl from Invercargill. Listen to the FULL conversation now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

10/28/2024

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7 min
06/26/2024

LSP 43 | How to Challenge your Hidden Assumptions & Perspectives - Andrew Nicol shares his Idea of ‘Reading to the Edges’ to Broaden your Horizon

Andy is one of the best people I know at intentionally getting outside of his echo chamber to explore new ideas. Listen as he shares what he has practically done to broaden his perspective. Andrew Nicol is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In Andy's full conversation over on The Story Hub podcast, we talk about Andy’s journey rising rapidly in the courier industry after dropping out of high school. We touch on how to be decisive in this world of ever-growing complexity was the key to his success. Hear about his entrepreneurial journey with Agoge, and how Andy values reading - despite his dyslexia. Find Andy's full conversation on The Story Hub on ⁠Spotify⁠ & ⁠Apple Podcasts

06/26/2024

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4 min
03/11/2024

LSP 22 | Ex-Chairman of KPMG New Zealand, Sir Ross Buckley, shares Reflections on 38 years with KPMG

Sir Ross recorded this conversation in his last month of a stellar 38 year KPMG career. Hear what he is most proud of and his thoughts about his remarkable journey. If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about leadership after 38 years at KPMG, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & life advice - find Sir Ross' full conversation on The Story Hub on ⁠Spotify⁠ & ⁠Apple Podcasts

03/11/2024

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5 min
04/25/2023

LSP 5 | Leaders that Grow You & Leadership Tips and Wisdom from Simon Graafhuis

Leaders that encourage and inspire you to be a better you - it's what can change an organisation. Hear Simon Graafhuis' tips & experience as CFO at Gallaghers, one of New Zealand's largest private companies so YOU can be a better leader. If you want to hear more about Simon's journey starting out at the University of Waikato, working in the USA with Fonterra, and working with Sir William Gallagher (one of NZ's most iconic entrepreneurs): Listen to his full conversation on The Story Hub podcast via Apple Podcasts & Spotify now

04/25/2023

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5 min
09/09/2024

LSP 50 | A Career in the NZ Fire Service - Paul Gerritsen Shares

What does a career in the New Zealand Fire Service look like? Paul Shares his experience and some of his stories. If you want to hear Paul Gerritsen’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub where we discuss his whole rowing for New Zealand experience, working for the NZ Fire Service for a decade, and starting Purpose Fill, his own waste business, check it out now. We talk through his crazy journey where he rowed across the Atlantic Ocean with a team with no preparation or training. If you are interested in inspiring stories showing grit, discipline, and curiosity this conversation is for you. Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

09/09/2024

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9 min
05/02/2022

TSH S2 E01 | Brittany Teei - Beating a career ending injury, Representing NZ in Tennis, Overcoming Adversity. Running Multiple Businesses

Imagine losing the ability to do the thing you love to do most. Brittany Teei had worked so hard to represent New Zealand in Tennis when a potentially career-ending injury stripped it all away. Be inspired by her journey as she worked her way back into the New Zealand team to compete at the Commonwealth games after just under 2.5 years on crutches. Now Brittany is an entrepreneur, improving Kiwi kids' financial literacy skills and she shares wisdom from the sporting world and how it applies to business. If you are struggling, if you are wanting to get out of a rut - be prepared to be inspired. Listen now!

05/02/2022

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1h 19m
07/22/2024

LSP 42 | Thoughts on Leadership from Sir Ross Buckley, ex-Chairman of KPMG New Zealand

Sir Ross recorded this conversation in his last month of his stellar 38 year KPMG career. He has worked leading the New Zealand Audit & Tax divisions and his last 9 years were as the Chairman of KPMG New Zealand. He shares his reflections on leadership from his journey. If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about a practical leadership confrontation moment, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & life advice - find Sir Ross' full conversation on The Story Hub on ⁠Spotify⁠ & ⁠Apple Podcasts

07/22/2024

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3 min
12/09/2024

LSP 64 | Are YOU Ready for a Promotion? Owen Culliney on How to Deserve Progression

Owen shares his advice for aspiring professionals who want to get that next promotion. He shares his tips on how to stand out and show that you are ready for the next role. If you want to hear Owen Culliney’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub we discuss Owen’s success in Law, building up multiple successful law practices including his own. We talk through Owen’s entrepreneurial journey purchasing Clinico, a Denture and Hearing business, and when he finally decided to start his own firm iCLAW alongside Aasha Foley. If you are interested in a career in Law, tips & wisdom in starting your own business, and developing a fun high performance culture you will love this conversation. Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

12/09/2024

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4 min

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Top Shows

TSH S1 E07 | Andrew Nicol - High School Dropout to Successful Entrepreneur. How to be Decisive in a World of Complexity, Beating your Echo Chambers, His Meteoric Rise in the Corporate World

LSP 17 | Where You Need Initiative as a YoPro - Jeff McLuckie shares his Advice for Starting Out in Your Career

LSP 57 | Highest Team Engagement Score in only 12 months, Kim Ballinger on Quality Team Culture

LSP 43 | How to Challenge your Hidden Assumptions & Perspectives - Andrew Nicol shares his Idea of ‘Reading to the Edges’ to Broaden your Horizon

LSP 22 | Ex-Chairman of KPMG New Zealand, Sir Ross Buckley, shares Reflections on 38 years with KPMG

LSP 5 | Leaders that Grow You & Leadership Tips and Wisdom from Simon Graafhuis

LSP 50 | A Career in the NZ Fire Service - Paul Gerritsen Shares

TSH S2 E01 | Brittany Teei - Beating a career ending injury, Representing NZ in Tennis, Overcoming Adversity. Running Multiple Businesses

LSP 42 | Thoughts on Leadership from Sir Ross Buckley, ex-Chairman of KPMG New Zealand

LSP 64 | Are YOU Ready for a Promotion? Owen Culliney on How to Deserve Progression

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