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In a time when change is a constant, asking the big questions and tackling the challenging issues are key to paving a way for the future. KPMG discusses a range of topics such as science, sport, leadership, current affairs and culture with global change makers on issues and ideas that affect businesses, communities, societies and the world.

  1. 06/09/2022

    Disability and diversity: How business is changing

    On this episode we look at the importance of disability and diversity. We speak to experts in the field and understand how businesses can benefit from employing people from a wide range of backgrounds. Host Whitney Fitzsimmons speaks to KPMG Director David Kay about his work advising on the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, CEO of Auticon Bodo Mann about his company’s work helping businesses employ people from Neurodiverse backgrounds and disability activist and host of the podcast ‘I can’t stand’ Peta Hooke.

    34 min

  2. 05/12/2022

    Inspiring women entrepreneurs: how they’re changing the business world

    In this episode we look at the growing wave of women entrepreneurs and how they’re influencing and changing various sectors of business. Host Whitney Fitzsimmons speaks to Lauren Capelin, Principal with Startmate one of Australia’s largest startup accelerators to discuss the gender gap in startup investment. She also catches up with Mina Radhakrishnan Co-Founder of :Different and she finds out about the entrepreneurial journey of Amanda Hicks, National Managing Partner, Client Experience & Brand with KPMG.

    32 min

  3. 04/21/2022

    The ’S’ in ESG

    In this episode we discuss everything about the ‘S’ in ESG. From uncovering human rights abuses in supply chains to ensuring AI driven algorithms aren't driving inequality, major companies need to be more aware of the 'S' in ESG than ever. Host Whitney Fitzsimmons speaks to Dr Meg Brodie, Partner KPMG Banarra, Hanno Blankenstein, Co-Founder & CEO of Unleash Live and Andrew Winston, Author 'Net Positive: How courageous companies thrive by giving more than they take'.

    31 min

  4. 04/07/2022

    Detecting lies: deception and fraud in the world of business

    In this episode we take a look at battling corporate fraud, bribery and complex compliance issues. Join host Whitney Fitzsimmons for an in-depth discussion with former NSW Police Officer and KPMG’s Partner in Forensics Dean Mitchell, who works to prevent anti-competitive behaviour, fraud and corruption.

    22 min

  5. 03/24/2022

    Space: The new frontier

    We find out from Blue Origin astronaut and former NASA Engineer Chris Boshuizen what it's like to rocket through space. We check out the Australian space industry with KPMG Space Account Lead Jacob Hacker and we speak to Adam Gilmour CEO and Co-Founder Space Technologies to find out the ever-increasing importance of space and how it’s likely to impact business in the future.

    28 min

  6. 03/10/2022

    Inspiring Women: International Women’s Day

    Coinciding with International Women’s Day this episode focuses on some of the key issue’s women face every day in the workplace – from discrimination to the gender pay gap. We find out how the landscape has changed and how companies are upping their game to be more inclusive. In this episode host Whitney Fitzsimmons speaks to KPMG’s Chairman, Alison Kitchen, Verve Super Co-Founder and CEO Christina Hobbs and Meggie Palmer founder of PepTalkHer.

    34 min

  7. 02/24/2022

    On Purpose: an interview with KPMG’s Richard Boele

    In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Richard Boele, KPMG's Chief Purpose Officer to discuss the importance of organisations having a clear purpose. Having a clear purpose not only helps drive business success, it also paints a bigger picture for employees to better align to. Purpose needs to be an integral part of how any organisation is structured in the modern world.

    27 min

  8. 02/03/2022

    The economics of loneliness: How technology helps and hurts

    Well even before the pandemic the trend of loneliness across Australia and the globe was growing exponentially and since then social disconnection has only increased with the COVID induced lockdowns and isolation. But there is a common belief that adversity can make us stronger, and make us more connected as a community. So the question is, could one of the effects of COVID be that it creates a kinder society? To find out our host Whitney Fitzsimmons spoke to Andrew Dempster, Mental Health Practice Lead for KPMG, Social Psychologist and Author Hugh MacKay and Alex Hoskyn and Glenys Reid from the Chatty Café.   If you’re interested in checking out Hugh MacKay’s latest book you can find the details on this website and if you want to find out more about The Chatty Café visit The Chatty Café Scheme website.   Episode links:   https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/academic-professional/cultural-studies/The-Kindness-Revolution-Hugh-Mackay-9781760879938 https://thechattycafescheme.com

    37 min
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In a time when change is a constant, asking the big questions and tackling the challenging issues are key to paving a way for the future. KPMG discusses a range of topics such as science, sport, leadership, current affairs and culture with global change makers on issues and ideas that affect businesses, communities, societies and the world.

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  • Creator
    KPMG Australia
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    29
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    Clean
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