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scalr sagecast - BONUS EDITION! I recently caught up with global traveller and thought leader, Hung Lee. To those of us in TA, for the last seven years, he's curated the fantastic recruitingbrainfood.com, a weekly digest on all things talent from around the world. I've been fortunate to spend some time with Hung over the years and even had him provide some exceptional insights at a Melbourne Talent Meetup a few years back. But who is the real Hung? How did he start his journey? What are the emerging trends for 2025? (Shock: it's AI!) Does he see himself more as a sanitation worker or as a bear by a river?! Have a listen and judge for yourself. Hung highlighted the article "Will AI become the new McKinsey?" (by Ted Chiang) as essential reading into the effect of new technology - https://lnkd.in/en5-pWfG - Happy reading! You'll find this conversation, along with some other great ones with founders and business leaders, including the wonderful Richie Williams. Find them all here: Apple - https://lnkd.in/gKV-7HAU Spotify - https://lnkd.in/giw6Mzcb #scalr #scalrsagecast #entrepreneur

It was a real privilege speaking with this week's guest, Richie Williams. He is an inspirational figure in the coaching world. He remains incredibly down-to-earth, engaging, and eager to share what he has learned from over 35 years of coaching with his business, P.R.I.D.E. Business Coaching. Having been a high-level footballer in his earlier years, his professional career has followed a central principle around teamwork to achieve successful outcomes. His work has taken him around the world on some high-profile projects but, and this is very telling of the man, when I asked about his greatest achievements, he sees every client engagement as valuable and important as the last. During our chat, Richie highly recommended the following resources that supported him on his journey: - Customer Comes Second by Diane McFerrin Peters and Hal F. Rosenbluth - Influence (The Psychology of Persuasion) by Robert Cialdini - Flow by Roger Hamilton (YouTube Video) There are so many insights to enjoy and a wonderful journey that unfolded during our discussion, this is a great listen. Check out this episode, along with recent conversations with Grant Butteriss, Amitty P. and Lisa Lie here: Apple - https://lnkd.in/gKV-7HAU Spotify - https://lnkd.in/giw6Mzcb

When my kids were a little smaller, I found one of them trying to swipe the TV to change the channel, as they'd seen it being done on an iPad. My first family TV was black and white, with four channels and no remote! I still find it fascinating the rate of change we're continuing to witness in today's modern, highly connected world. Barely 25 years ago (1997 - I looked it up!), the term 'digital nomad' was popularised due to the rise of technology that could support such a lifestyle. Now apparently 17 million people in the US are digital nomads. Before then, it would've been pretty much unthinkable to do what this week's sagecast guest has done in a very short space of time: built a business with global clients that can be serviced from anywhere in the world. Amitty P. is originally from Australia but has spent time living and working overseas in the UK, Europe and parts of Africa. Combining her love for travel, food and adventure, her home is now in Kenya where she continues to grow her newly-rebranded business, Mangrove. Having had an early career in risk and resilience, she identified an opportunity to provide a greater level of support in this space with her bespoke consulting services. I enjoyed learning a lot more about an unfamiliar space, one that is continuing to grow and develop but one that Amitty is clearly incredibly passionate about. Was a pleasure speaking with her, this was a discussion full of insight. Amitty's go-to business book is Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi. Well worth checking out. Check out this episode, along with recent conversations with Grant Butteriss, Felicity de Lang and Lisa Lie here: Apple - https://lnkd.in/gKV-7HAU Spotify - https://lnkd.in/giw6Mzcb

This week's guest is Grant Butteriss. A real innovator in the clothing and fast fashion space, Grant helped to transform Reform Clothing Co. from a locally based (and well-respected) provider of school apparel in Melbourne to a global business that significantly reduced waste and revolutionised the design and manufacturing process. After a decade with Reform, seven at the helm, Grant decided a change was needed and has now started Butterfly Affect, a consulting and psychometric testing services business. I was fascinated by the processes and innovations created and embedded to grow and scale the business. His insights are hugely valuable, and his journey is a fascinating one. The book Grant wouldn't have been a CEO without is: - Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. Check out this episode, along with recent conversations with Nikki Tugano, Lisa Lie and Felicity de Lang here: Apple - https://lnkd.in/gKV-7HAU Spotify - https://lnkd.in/giw6Mzcb #scalr #scalrsagecast #entrepreneur

In a recent 'In-House State of the Market' webinar with JobAdder, we explored what feels like a pivotal moment for company culture. As more employers raise expectations around office attendance after nearly four years of remote and hybrid working, how will this shift impact long-term morale and culture? This week on scalr sagecast, I spoke with the wonderful Felicity de Lang. Flic's expertise in working with People teams to pinpoint gaps and optimise processes shone through, offering valuable insights on how organisations can navigate these complexities. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation - Flic’s approach to driving meaningful change in a challenging landscape is inspiring, as is her boldness in striking out on her own. Her go-to book is Brave New Work by Aaron Dignan. Check out this episode, along with recent conversations with Lisa Lie, Jordan Knight and Johnathan Maltby here: Apple - https://lnkd.in/gKV-7HAU Spotify - https://lnkd.in/giw6Mzcb #scalr #scalrsagecast #entrepreneur

A friend recently sent me a meme of a baboon frantically clicking a mouse with the comment that this is what it's like completing a company's mandatory training. That's how it has always been in my experience and the same goes for any additional learning undertaken too. So when I heard about Learna, I was intrigued to discover more about how a Melbourne-based entrepreneur was going about creating a potentially game-changing approach to a traditional challenge. Lisa Lie, my guest this week, described Learna as, "...being like social media for learning…", a user-centred tool that creates and delivers content in a storytelling-based way. Intriguing, right? I was fascinated to learn more about how she came to develop this innovative approach, drawing on the challenges and roadblocks she encountered in previous leadership roles. As is proving to be the case with her growing customer base, there is a clear need and desire to consume targeted micro-learning. The insights and wisdom she provided throughout our discussion were excellent and her book recommendations equally so: - Surrounded By Idiots – Thomas Eriksen - The Coaching Habit – Michael Bungay - The Mom Test – Rob Fitzpatrick - Atomic Habits – James Clear - Hooked - Nir A thoroughly enjoyable listen. Check this episode out here: Apple - https://lnkd.in/gEdnmDf9 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/g_7jarzc

I've been looking forward to welcoming this week's guest onto the show. Julian Bright was someone who wowed audiences at a Melbourne Talent Meetup earlier this year, talking about all things AI and the effect it will have on the talent industry. So I was naturally keen to learn more about his career history and experience. Julian is well-versed in AI, with 25 years of experience in software development, particularly in this evolving field over the past few years. He has created Fairgo.ai, an AI-enhanced video interviewing platform designed to streamline hiring processes and provide valuable insights. We drilled into what prompted him to identify interviewing as a niche he wanted to explore, what trends he's seeing in the market and what his most valuable lessons have been in his career to date. Always great catching up with such an interesting innovator, this was a really enjoyable discussion. Julian highlighted two of his favourite audiobooks: As an introvert by nature, he found 'Quiet' by Susan Cain quite an illuminating read while 'Fall in Love With The Problem, Not The Solution' by Uri Levine was similarly powerful too. #scalr #scalrsagecast #entrepreneur

his week's scalr sagecast guest is Jordan Louise Knight. Jordan started her entrepreneurial journey two years ago, with her LinkedIn lead generation and content generation business, Spicy pineapple marketing. She supports individuals to create compelling messaging while also maximising reach and impact with effective brand strategy. Her journey has been an interesting one, having been one of the earliest to offer services in this growing niche. Mistakes have been made and lessons learnt. Jordan shares some tips for elevating your LinkedIn presence during our discussion: what to post, how often and what makes a profile stand out - well worth a listen! Check this episode, along with recent conversations with Sam Garven, Helena Turpin and Garry Williams out here: Apple - https://lnkd.in/gEdnmDf9 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/g_7jarzc #scalr #scalrsagecast #entrepreneur

On this week's episode is Zachary King. Having been a successful sales leader for over 20 years, Zac made the leap to working fractionally. To many, this is still a new concept but one that's becoming a lot more popular in recent times, particularly across executive roles. Zac's now leading the charge across ANZ, with his Fractional Executive channel on Slack providing education, support and community to a growing population of people seeking greater variety and a different way of working. I was really pleased to have Zac shed some light on the frac. life and life in general. He provides some great insights and observations. Check out this episode, along with recent conversations with James Jennings, Laura Johnson and Chris McGowan here: Apple - https://lnkd.in/gKV-7HAU Spotify - https://lnkd.in/giw6Mzcb #scalr #scalrsagecast #entrepreneur

scalr meets Sourcr. I met James Jennings at the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey with Sourcr in 2017. Fast forward to today: that business is now sold and he's exploring his new adventure. Drawing inspiration from another successful business, Rate My Agent, James made a radical change to their business model during COVID. One which, ultimately, led to the success they enjoyed and the SEEK acquisition in 2021. Hear about that experience, what trends he's seeing in the market and the best pieces of career advice he's been given. James' journey is one that I've followed for a long time so I was delighted to have chatted with him. Check out this episode, along with recent conversations with Mia Bowyer, Nikki Tugano, and Colin Cuthbert here: Apple - https://lnkd.in/gKV-7HAU Spotify - https://lnkd.in/giw6Mzcb #scalr #scalrsagecast #entrepreneur