The PKF Podcast

PKF Sydney and Newcastle
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Join hosts Emma Hansen and Courtney Charleson as they bring you expert insights from industry leaders across tax, audit, business advisory, corporate finance, and beyond. 🚀 From retirement and superannuation strategies to the future of recruitment and emerging business trends, we’re breaking down what matters most in 2026 because making the right moves today sets you up for success tomorrow. Stay tuned, new episodes coming soon. 🎧

  1. Ep 2: PKF Digital: “Making the working lives of humans extraordinary.”

    JAN 27

    Ep 2: PKF Digital: “Making the working lives of humans extraordinary.”

    In this episode, we dive into the world of digital transformation and explore how PKF Digital is helping businesses modernise operations, integrate systems, and unlock the power of data. Steven Skinner, Head of Digital Business Advisory at PKF Digital, and Derrek Lush from our Newcastle team, share insights on navigating a crowded technology market, overcoming common misconceptions, and why transformation is as much about people as it is about systems. Whether you’re starting your digital journey or looking to optimise existing systems, this episode is packed with actionable insights. 🚀

    25 min
  2. Ep 1: Future of Choice: Structuring success for business owners

    JAN 4

    Ep 1: Future of Choice: Structuring success for business owners

    What if your business and personal goals were fully aligned? In our latest episode of The PKF Podcast, Director, Andrew Beattie, shares how the Future of Choice methodology helps owners move from reactive decisions to structured success. From scaling revenue to planning succession, this framework delivers clarity, confidence, and lifestyle balance.

    23 min
  3. Ep 13: Budgets and cash flow: The keys to business success

    12/17/2025

    Ep 13: Budgets and cash flow: The keys to business success

    Running a business isn’t just about selling or making great products, it’s about knowing your numbers! 💡 In this episode of the PKF Podcast, we’re joined by Jackie Marriott, Partner at our Newcastle and Port Stephens office, to explore why budgets and cash flow forecasts are powerful tools for driving business success. From planning ahead to avoiding cash crunches, Jackie shares practical tips every business owner should hear.

    5 min
  4. Ep 12: Trends for SMEs in FY25/26

    12/16/2025

    Ep 12: Trends for SMEs in FY25/26

    Change is never easy, but for small-to-medium enterprises, it’s the key to thriving in a shifting market. In this episode of The PKF Podcast, we sit down with Rebecca McCabe, Partner in our Newcastle Advisory team, to unpack the biggest challenges and opportunities facing SMEs right now. Rebecca shares client success stories and practical steps business owners can take to build resilience, unlock growth, and prepare for the future.

    19 min
  5. Ep 11: Go pink for a purpose for Breast Cancer Awareness

    12/16/2025

    Ep 11: Go pink for a purpose for Breast Cancer Awareness

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we have proudly gone pink. In this special episode of the PKF Podcast, we sat down with Casey and Levina, two inspiring Hunter breast care nurses, to talk about the difference these initiatives make – from professional development, and research opportunities, to the life-changing care provided across every stage of the breast cancer journey.

    7 min
  6. Ep 10: “Collaboration is the key to stronger outcomes”

    12/16/2025

    Ep 10: “Collaboration is the key to stronger outcomes”

    At PKF, collaboration is more than a value, it’s how we deliver impact. In this episode, Business Advisory Partner, Andrew Chen and Tax Partner, Garry Mathoda reveal how working together helps clients plan, grow, and succeed. From navigating compliance to preparing for growth, discover why collaboration matters more than ever in today’s business environment.

    15 min
  7. Ep 9: “Most strategic plans fail not in the design but in delivery.”

    12/16/2025

    Ep 9: “Most strategic plans fail not in the design but in delivery.”

    In this episode of the PKF Perspective Podcast, host Courtney Charleston is joined by Derrek Lush, Principal in our Newcastle office, to unpack what strategic planning really means, and why so many businesses get it wrong. With a background in military-style strategic execution and a deep focus on operational delivery, Derrek shares practical insights for business leaders looking to shift from good intentions to actual impact. Whether you're setting your next 12-month plan or building a 3-year vision, this one’s worth a listen.

    8 min
  8. Ep 8: How HIIT Pilates Studio scaled from vision to franchise

    12/16/2025

    Ep 8: How HIIT Pilates Studio scaled from vision to franchise

    Join us as we explore how PKF partnered with HIIT Pilates Studio founder, Carla Sconce, to turn a bold fitness concept into a growing national franchise. Discover how smart financial planning, strong business structure, and strategic franchising helped scale HIIT Pilates from one Sydney studio to multiple locations.

    31 min
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Join hosts Emma Hansen and Courtney Charleson as they bring you expert insights from industry leaders across tax, audit, business advisory, corporate finance, and beyond. 🚀 From retirement and superannuation strategies to the future of recruitment and emerging business trends, we’re breaking down what matters most in 2026 because making the right moves today sets you up for success tomorrow. Stay tuned, new episodes coming soon. 🎧

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  • Creator
    PKF Sydney and Newcastle
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Provider
    PKF Newcastle Pty Ltd