Gold Coast Speakers: In Conversation

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The Gold Coast is full of incredible speakers — leaders, entrepreneurs, storytellers, educators, and experts with powerful ideas worth sharing. But too often, event organisers don’t know where to find them. The Gold Coast Speakers Podcast shines a spotlight on the talented voices right here on the Coast. Each episode brings together two speakers from the Gold Coast Speakers Directory for a relaxed, engaging conversation about their area of expertise — from leadership and business to resilience, wellbeing, innovation, and more. It’s a chance to hear the depth of knowledge, stories, and perspectives they bring to the stage. If you’re an event organiser, this podcast helps you discover speakers who can inspire, educate, and energise your audience. If you’re a speaker, it’s a window into the diverse talent and conversations shaping the speaking community on the Gold Coast. Think of it as a backstage pass to the people behind the microphones. The stories, ideas, and insights that make a great speaker unforgettable. Discover the voices. Connect with the ideas. Find your next speaker.

  1. 2d ago

    Financial Planning For SMEs | Elaine Opferkuch & Mark Pope

    The conversation delves into the role of a CFO, the need for CFO skills in SMEs, the fear of facing financial numbers, the impact of avoiding financial numbers, the importance of bookkeepers in small businesses, challenges with perfect financial books, empowering business owners with financial knowledge, and taking the next steps in financial education. Takeaways The role of a CFO is crucial for forward-looking financial planning and decision-making.Empowering business owners with financial knowledge is essential for their success. Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Role of a CFO02:09 The Need for CFO Skills in SMEs05:15 The Fear of Facing Financial Numbers08:07 The Impact of Avoiding Financial Numbers10:29 The Importance of Bookkeepers in Small Businesses13:46 Challenges with Perfect Financial Books16:43 Empowering Business Owners with Financial Knowledge21:55 Taking the Next Steps in Financial Education

  2. Sep 6

    Making an Event Great | Stephanie Hornby & Laila Ambour

    Stephanie and Leila share insights on creating and capturing great events, covering the key elements of event planning, promotion, creating a memorable experience, design in action, post-event momentum, and the importance of bringing in a designer and photographer. Takeaways Event success relies on a combination of location, social elements, and engaging activities.Planning an event involves creating a theme, mood board, and logo, and sharing a proper brief with the photographer. Chapters 00:00 What Makes a Great Event02:35 Planning an Event04:45 Promoting the Event06:44 Creating a Memorable Event Experience08:46 Design in Action During the Event12:06 Post-Event Momentum13:22 Bringing in a Designer and Photographer

  3. Aug 30

    Understanding Business Finances | Clare Wood & Tina Hay

    The conversation covers the importance of understanding business finances, overcoming financial fear and shame, planning for team costs, and the impact of AI subscriptions on business expenses. It emphasises the need for financial education for business owners, the importance of planning and budgeting for team costs, and the impact of AI subscriptions on business expenses. The conversation delves into the strategic decision-making process in business, emphasising the impact of profit mix, hiring with intention, the role of AI, and the importance of financial literacy. It also highlights the need for clear instructions, the ethical use of AI, and the significance of security in business operations. Takeaways Financial education for business ownersThe importance of planning and budgeting for team costsThe impact of AI subscriptions on business expenses Financial LiteracyStrategic Decision Making Chapters 00:00 Understanding Business Finances02:57 Overcoming Financial Fear and Shame05:55 Planning for Team Costs14:29 The Impact of AI Subscriptions26:37 Strategic Decision Making in Business27:21 The Impact of Profit Mix on Business Growth28:02 Hiring with Intention and Process Implementation29:31 The Importance of Clear Instructions and Process Mapping31:49 The Role of AI in Business Transformation33:40 Balancing Human Intelligence and AI39:41 Security and Ethical Use of AI in Business41:02 Financial Literacy and Decision-Making

  4. Aug 23

    How to Cultivate Connection | Nicole Evans & Mark Butler

    Nicole Evans discusses her new book on love, connection, and self-compassion, emphasizing the importance of warm quality connections for a meaningful life. She addresses the loneliness epidemic, the impact of COVID-19 on social connections, and practical skills for developing self-compassion and rekindling human connection. The conversation delves into the science of human connection, the Harvard study of adult development, and the significance of warm quality connections in living a meaningful life. The conversation explores the themes of connection, community, and communication, emphasizing the importance of belonging, expressing, accomplishment, curiosity, and hope. It delves into the impact of technology on connection, the role of leaders in fostering workplace connection, and the significance of mattering and self-compassion. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the value of living meaningfully and connecting with others. Takeaways Self-compassion and warm quality connections are essential for a meaningful life.The loneliness epidemic and the impact of COVID-19 on social connections are significant challenges. Connection to self is essential for fostering meaningful connections with others.Effective communication and curiosity play a crucial role in creating a sense of belonging and community.Living a meaningful life involves embracing the concepts of mattering, hope, and self-compassion. Chapters 00:00 Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic and Practical Skills for Connection38:33 Living a Meaningful Life and Connection

  5. Aug 16

    Evolution of AI in business | Carly Wood & Ilona Teremi

    The conversation covers the evolution of AI in business, the importance of operations in AI implementation, legal and privacy considerations in AI, the role of AI in small to medium-sized businesses, simplifying AI implementation for business improvement, and empowering business owners with AI knowledge. Key takeaways include the significance of operations and people in successful AI implementation, as well as the potential for automating processes to significantly improve business efficiency. Takeaways Operations and people are the key to successful AI implementationAutomating processes can significantly improve business efficiency Chapters 00:00 The Evolution of AI in Business03:06 The Importance of Operations in AI Implementation10:56 Navigating Legal and Privacy Considerations in AI15:53 The Role of AI in Small to Medium-Sized Businesses23:55 Simplifying AI Implementation for Business Improvement31:59 Empowering Business Owners with AI Knowledge

  6. Jul 5

    Marketing Automation and AI for Small Business | Matheus Bessa & Joanne Brooks

    Most small businesses automate the wrong things first, then wonder why the leads dried up. Matt Bessa runs a marketing automation agency on the Gold Coast, and his argument is that the systems only work when there's still a human at the other end. Takeaways Transition from Brazil to the Gold CoastImpact of AI on small businesses Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly. And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you. Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au Chapters 00:00 Journey from Brazil to the Gold Coast14:35 Impact of AI on Small Businesses29:35 Value of Events and Speaking in Marketing

  7. Jun 28

    How to Lead With Presence, Not Pressure | Xen Angelides & Glenn Crowther-Wilkinson

    Presence isn't charisma, and it isn't volume. Mindset coach Xen Angelides discusses why the leaders people actually follow are the ones managing their own energy and attention first. Xen emphasises the importance of authenticity, presence, and communication in effective leadership. He also discusses the significance of managing energy and focus for sustainable performance and the value of personal development. Takeaways Authenticity, presence, and effective communication are key attributes of successful leadership.Managing energy and focus is crucial for sustainable performance and peak leadership.Continuous personal development is essential for adapting to change and growth in a fast-paced environment. Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly. And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you. Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

  8. Jun 21

    Management vs Leadership: What Actually Builds a Team | Garie Dooley and Michael Croaker

    You can manage a team into compliance and still have nobody willing to tell you the truth. Garie Dooley and Michael Croaker dive into the difference between running a team and leading one, and why trust is the thing that separates them. Takeaways Leadership and team buildingTrust and truth as key elements of high performanceThe distinction between management and leadership Chapters 00:00 Discovering Passion and Purpose06:09 Fostering Trust and Consistency11:30 Identifying Roadblocks and Transformation18:02 The Challenge for Leaders Today Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly. And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you. Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

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The Gold Coast is full of incredible speakers — leaders, entrepreneurs, storytellers, educators, and experts with powerful ideas worth sharing. But too often, event organisers don’t know where to find them. The Gold Coast Speakers Podcast shines a spotlight on the talented voices right here on the Coast. Each episode brings together two speakers from the Gold Coast Speakers Directory for a relaxed, engaging conversation about their area of expertise — from leadership and business to resilience, wellbeing, innovation, and more. It’s a chance to hear the depth of knowledge, stories, and perspectives they bring to the stage. If you’re an event organiser, this podcast helps you discover speakers who can inspire, educate, and energise your audience. If you’re a speaker, it’s a window into the diverse talent and conversations shaping the speaking community on the Gold Coast. Think of it as a backstage pass to the people behind the microphones. The stories, ideas, and insights that make a great speaker unforgettable. Discover the voices. Connect with the ideas. Find your next speaker.

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