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Matt is co-founder, COO and CFO at a global online business SPI Media. Matt’s years of experience and self-directed learning, often supported by a mentor, has created the space for him to grow as a leader, communicator and team builder which has led to his current job leading the entirely virtual team at SPI Media. In the interview, Matt and I discuss the importance of psychological safety, community, connection and support that we all need, especially in these uncertain times. Enjoy, Tristan __...

Matt is co-founder, COO and CFO at a global online business SPI Media. Matt’s years of experience and self-directed learning, often supported by a mentor, has created the space for him to grow as a leader, communicator and team builder which has led...

This short solo episode is the second in a series of three where I share three learnings from the three online learning events by Jim Collins I’ve attended recently. Jim is turning out to be one of the most important influencers of my adult life; and the team at The Physio Co has embraced his ideas that we then tailor to fit the unique culture we’ve created and continue to refine. This episode dives into the second of those learnings with a focus on Jim’s thoughts on dealing with uncertainty a...

This short solo episode is the second in a series of three where I share three learnings from the three online learning events by Jim Collins I’ve attended recently. Jim is turning out to be one of the most important influencers of my adult life;...

Over a varied career, Tom Schwab has built multiple online businesses and continued to progress his leadership skills. Today, Tom is Founder & CEO (Chief Evangelist Officer) of Interview Valet, the category king of Podcast Interview Marketing that helps thought leaders get featured on leading podcasts. He’s also the author of Podcast Guest Profits: Grow Your Business with a Targeted Interview Strategy. In the interview, Tom shares the lessons of his leadership journey, culminating in creating a...

Over a varied career, Tom Schwab has built multiple online businesses and continued to progress his leadership skills. Today, Tom is Founder & CEO (Chief Evangelist Officer) of Interview Valet, the category king of Podcast Interview Marketing that...

Dominic Monkhouse is a scaling up expert, business coach and author of the new book ‘F**K Plan B: How to scale your technology business faster and achieve Plan A’. In the interview, we learn about Dom’s fascinating and wide-ranging journey from a technician to an inspiring and empowering leader, including leading some impressive fast-growing global technology businesses through significant challenges. Enjoy, Tristan ___ Sign up to the Culture Is Everything Kickstarter Program at https://www.t...

Dominic Monkhouse is a scaling up expert, business coach and author of the new book ‘F**K Plan B: How to scale your technology business faster and achieve Plan A’. In the interview, we learn about Dom’s fascinating and wide-ranging journey from...

The work of American author Jim Collins has been incredibly influential on my business career so far, and, it's been applied in many ways at The Physio Co. This is the first in a 3-part solo-series of episodes that explores 3 lessons I've learned from Jim Collins from 3 online sessions I've spent with Jim in the past few months. Today's learnings are based on Jim's question: 'Do we have 90% of the seats in our business filled with the right people?' The lessons from his Good to Great research...

The work of American author Jim Collins has been incredibly influential on my business career so far, and, it's been applied in many ways at The Physio Co. This is the first in a 3-part solo-series of episodes that explores 3 lessons I've learned from...

After starting life in Papua New Guinea & growing up in various parts of Queensland, Australia, Tom Reardon has created and impressive career in the people management and labour hire industry. Following 20 years at AWX, Tom co-founded People Infrastructure, which he has helped grow into one of the leading labour hire and workforce management groups in Australia. Today, Tom leads a large and growing team, 350 permanent team members and approx 10,000 contractors operating across Australia, NZ an...

After starting life in Papua New Guinea & growing up in various parts of Queensland, Australia, Tom Reardon has created and impressive career in the people management and labour hire industry.  Following 20 years at AWX, Tom co-founded People...

Jon Hollenberg is the founder of web design business Five by Five, as well as the author of Love at First Site - A No B.S Guide To Getting Your Website Firing. He started life on the tools doing web design and now leads a team of 30 designers, developers and content marketers across multiple countries. In the interview, Jon shares the lessons of his transition from technician to being an effective leader of a global team. This includes building a culture system and a rhythm of connection to un...

Jon Hollenberg is the founder of web design business Five by Five, as well as the author of Love at First Site - A No B.S Guide To Getting Your Website Firing. He started life on the tools doing web design and now leads a team of 30 designers,...

'Commit to a rhythm of time outs' is both a core value of the Culture Is Everything Club and an important lesson I've learned in becoming a leader. A daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual rhythm of time outs is an important system that I think all leaders need to understand and commit to. A rhythm of time outs helps manage our energy, emotions, health and ultimately the sustainability of our careers. In this short episode, I explain the background and importance of that system and invi...

'Commit to a rhythm of time outs' is both a core value of the Culture Is Everything Club and an important lesson I've learned in becoming a leader. A daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual rhythm of time outs is an important system that I think...

Shannon Susko is CEO and founder of Metronome United, a Canada-based global coaching business that supports CEOs and leadership teams to grow their companies. Shannon has more than 20 years of experience building and leading high-growth technology companies in the financial services industry. She has been listed as one of Canada’s top 40 under 40 entrepreneurs, and her new book, Metronomics, will be released soon. Enjoy :) ___ Join the Culture Is Everything Club as a founding member at cultu...

Shannon Susko is CEO and founder of Metronome United, a Canada-based global coaching business that supports CEOs and leadership teams to grow their companies. Shannon has more than 20 years of experience building and leading high-growth technology...

Kirra Rankin is the owner and Chief Heart Officer of Capital Hydrotherapy in Canberra, Australia. A committed member of the Culture Is Everything crew, Kirra is a qualified exercise physiologist, former professional triathlete and coach of elite middle-distance runners. Consistency and a commitment to the ‘one-percenters’ have helped her grow Capital Hydrotherapy from a team of one to fourteen. In the interview, we explore the routines, rituals and systems that are important parts of Kirra’s ...

Kirra Rankin is the owner and Chief Heart Officer of Capital Hydrotherapy in Canberra, Australia. A committed member of the Culture Is Everything crew, Kirra is a qualified exercise physiologist, former professional triathlete and coach of elite...

This short episode reveals the purpose of this season 3 on the Think Big Act Small podcast: to understand the leadership transitions needed for us leaders to create the time and space needed to build a great place to work. A repeatable culture system as a foundation of a great place to work is non-negotiable. So is the presence of a leader who is willing to learn the skills, build the confidence, be vulnerable and embrace the need for a support network as they transition to inspiring leader ca...

This short episode reveals the purpose of this season 3 on the Think Big Act Small podcast:  to understand the leadership transitions needed for us leaders to create the time and space needed to build a great place to work.  A repeatable...

Paul Mead is Co-founder of She Maps - a social enterprise that exists to bring diversity into how we perceive science, and who does it. The She Maps team believe every student deserves to succeed with STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths), and that teachers should be empowered to help them do it. Paul is a member of the Culture Is Everything crew who is learning and growing to become the best leader he can be. This interview explores Paul’s approach to life, learning and ...

Paul Mead is Co-founder of She Maps - a social enterprise that exists to bring diversity into how we perceive science, and who does it. The She Maps team believe every student deserves to succeed with STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering...