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After the great reaction to last week's throwback, this week we're going waaay back - all the way back to Episode 1 in fact! It was great to revisit my chat with Dr Glen Richards of Shark Tank fame. Glen is also a successful leader and entrepreneur in his own right, having built a successful group of veterinary practices in Queensland, Australia before thinking EVEN bigger and bringing together other practices under the banner of Greencross. As co-founder and CEO, Glen oversaw incredible grow...

After the great reaction to last week's throwback, this week we're going waaay back - all the way back to Episode 1 in fact! It was great to revisit my chat with Dr Glen Richards of Shark Tank fame.  Glen is also a successful leader and...

As a treat to ease into 2021, we're kicking off with a throwback episode - throwing all the way back to Episode 5! I'm excited to revisit my chat with Emma Isaacs, the founder and global CEO of Business Chicks and author of Winging It. If you're new to the podcast, you're in for a treat; and if you've been on the journey since Episode 5, you'll enjoy revisiting the many gems in this episode. Emma is passionate about encouraging women to be bold, courageous and to take risks. And she practices ...

As a treat to ease into 2021, we're kicking off with a throwback episode - throwing all the way back to Episode 5! I'm excited to revisit my chat with Emma Isaacs, the founder and global CEO of Business Chicks and author of Winging It. If you're new...

In true 2020 style, the last episode for the year is a short socially-distant solo episode. This time of year is a great opportunity to reflect on what you achieved for the year, and to look ahead to your goals for 2021 - and that's exactly what we do. I'll also share some of my favourite quotes and concepts from our amazing array of guests across 2020. Thanks again for your support this year - you provide the energy that keeps the Think Big Act Small Podcast alive. See you in 2021! Tristan _...

In true 2020 style, the last episode for the year is a short socially-distant solo episode. This time of year is a great opportunity to reflect on what you achieved for the year, and to look ahead to your goals for 2021 - and that's exactly what we...

Today's solo episode is the super-short second part of the two-part Two lessons from two sessions with Simon Sinek series. This episode is simple: it's you, me and a few important ideas from week two of the virtual event that I spent with Simon Sinek. In particular, we explore how Simon's notion of a 'Just Cause' fits with Jim Collins' concepts such as Core Purpose, Core Values and vision. I also mention a few of other of Simon's tips including why ¾ of an answer is more useful than 1.5 answers....

Today's solo episode is the super-short second part of the two-part Two lessons from two sessions with Simon Sinek series. This episode is simple: it's you, me and a few important ideas from week two of the virtual event that I spent with Simon Sinek....

Andrew de Lautour is a quietly-spoken, quietly-confident, people leader that's making impressive progress in his career inside one of Australia's big four banks. Right now, Andrew is State General Manager of Business Banking in NSW and ACT at the ANZ bank, where he leads a group of 170 team members. For more than 20 years, Andrew has grown himself, his career and the people around him at ANZ and on this episode, he shares some of that story and the lessons he's learning along the way. I first me...

Andrew de Lautour is a quietly-spoken, quietly-confident, people leader that's making impressive progress in his career inside one of Australia's big four banks. Right now, Andrew is State General Manager of Business Banking in NSW and ACT at the ANZ...

Today's episode is the first in a two-part series of learnings from attending two online workshops with Simon Sinek. Return guest David Carroll and I discuss the things we both learned from attending a 3-hour online event with Simon. Specifically, we explore the learnings we’ve both picked up from Simon’s most recent book that he presented during the event: The Infinite Game. Enjoy! Tristan ___ Join the low risk, low cost, low distraction Think Big Act Small Book Club here: http://tristanwhite....

Today's episode is the first in a two-part series of learnings from attending two online workshops with Simon Sinek. Return guest David Carroll and I discuss the things we both learned from attending a 3-hour online event with Simon. Specifically, we...

One of the most powerful things leaders can do is set the vision for their team, and then put in place a process of accountability to ensure the team focuses on the goal that has been set. In my experience, to truly transform your business, to take it to the next level and beyond, you need to do more than just the basics. You need leadership that can view the bigger picture with passion, clarity and boldness. In today's short solo episode, I want to encourage you to spend some time thinking big ...

One of the most powerful things leaders can do is set the vision for their team, and then put in place a process of accountability to ensure the team focuses on the goal that has been set. In my experience, to truly transform your business, to take it...

Luella Whalan is a seasoned entrepreneur, business owner and business coach with plenty of experience to share. Luella cut her teeth working in hospitality while at Uni before starting, growing and exiting The Professional Bar and Restaurant school over 15 years. Under her leadership, that startup education business grew to a team of 54, became New Zealand’s leading hospitality school and was the place that Luella grew herself into a successful business owner. Luella is now the founder of both S...

Luella Whalan is a seasoned entrepreneur, business owner and business coach with plenty of experience to share. Luella cut her teeth working in hospitality while at Uni before starting, growing and exiting The Professional Bar and Restaurant school...

Through his books, blog, courses and podcast, Seth Godin has curated heaps of ideas, experiences and inspiration that have helped me over the last decade or so. To celebrate the recent 100th episode of TIME OUT, the live-streamed daily huddle that I host on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and now LinkedIn, I invited Seth to join me in a 5-min interview to share some of his important ideas with us. In the interview, you’ll hear me mention the altMBA - an intensive 4-week online workshop that Seth cura...

Through his books, blog, courses and podcast, Seth Godin has curated heaps of ideas, experiences and inspiration that have helped me over the last decade or so. To celebrate the recent 100th episode of TIME OUT, the live-streamed daily huddle that I...

Jade is CEO of Western Region Health, a Melbourne Australia-based health business with two osteopathic clinics and a clinical pilates studio. Under Jade’s leadership, Western Region Health has grown from a start-up one-person business to a thriving 40-person team with a strong and systemised team culture. Jade is also founder of GrowthRx which is a fast-growing community of allied health professionals who are taking their leadership to the next level under Jade’s guidance. I think you'll find Ja...

Jade is CEO of Western Region Health, a Melbourne Australia-based health business with two osteopathic clinics and a clinical pilates studio. Under Jade’s leadership, Western Region Health has grown from a start-up one-person business to a thriving...

This short solo episode is the third in a series of three episodes where I’ve shared my three learnings from the 3 hours I’ve spent online with Jim in the last few months. Episode 68 dives into the third of those learnings with a focus on Jim’s practical, scientific and I reckon unusual approach to becoming more self aware. Today, we're exploring his idea of studying ourselves like a bug... Enjoy, Tristan ___ More info on the Culture Is Everything Club here: https://www.cultureiseverything.club...

This short solo episode is the third in a series of three episodes where I’ve shared my three learnings from the 3 hours I’ve spent online with Jim in the last few months. Episode 68 dives into the third of those learnings with a focus on Jim’s...

Ben is Managing Director of The Project Lab, a business in Tasmania, Australia that helps larger organisations deliver projects and deliver them well. Under Ben’s leadership, The Project Lab has evolved and grown into a team of project managers and business analysts that work closely with their clients to make sure their projects are executed on time and on budget. In the interview, Ben shares the fascinating and varied stories that have shaped his leadership journey from Tasmania to Africa and ...

Ben is Managing Director of The Project Lab, a business in Tasmania, Australia that helps larger organisations deliver projects and deliver them well.   Under Ben’s leadership, The Project Lab has evolved and grown into a team of project...