In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, Jonno White speaks with Gez Mulvahil, Executive Officer of the Australian Catholic Primary Principals Association (ACPPA). With over 30 years of experience in Catholic education, including eight years as a school principal, Gez brings a wealth of knowledge about leadership in education, the c…

In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, Jonno White sits down with Jethro Jones, an education consultant and host of the Transformative Principal podcast. Jethro shares his experiences from his years as a school principal, emphasizing how inspiring others and leading with vision are crucial elements of effective leadership. Whether…

In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, Jonno White sits down with Dr. Gareth Leechman, headmaster of Arndell Anglican College in Australia. With over 18 years of experience as a principal, Gareth offers deep insights into the unique challenges and rewards of leading a school community. He opens up about his journey from a regional…

In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, Jonno White sits down with Leora Cruddas, the founding Chief Executive of the Confederation of School Trusts in England. Leora shares her powerful journey from growing up in apartheid South Africa to leading a national organization that advocates for school trusts. Her story is one of resilie…

In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, Jonno White welcomes Jason Rachels, the President of Calvary Christian Academy in South Florida, to discuss his leadership journey and the wisdom he’s gained along the way. With a career that spans teaching, youth ministry, and now leading multiple campuses, Jason offers a wealth of insights …

In this episode of The Leadership Conversations Podcast, host Jonno White engages in a compelling conversation with Holly Blair, the Executive Director of the Maine Principals Association. Holly’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and impactful leadership. From her humble beginnings as a quiet freshman in a small-town church group to lead…

In this heartfelt episode of the Leadership Conversations Podcast, host Jonno White sits down with Jo Fahey, State Executive Officer for New South Wales and ACT at Christian Education National in Australia. Jo shares her journey from being a self-described “quiet achiever” to a courageous and compassionate leader in education. Through personal stor…

Name: Edward Amey Current title: CEO Current organisation: Jay Nolan Community Services in the United States Are you ready to revolutionize the way your team interacts and performs? Tune into this compelling episode with Edward Amey, where he unveils the secrets of successful offsite meetings. Dive into the heart of team dynamics as Amey explores h…

Name: Edward Amey Current title: CEO Current organisation: Jay Nolan Community Services in the United States Resources mentioned in this episode: Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets) https://store.consultclarity.org/lead... The Leadership Conversations Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4IB…

Name: Donnah Ciempka Current title: Head of School Current Organisation: Ascot International School in Thailand Enjoy this riveting conversation with Donnah Ciempka - Dive into this captivating podcast episode where Donnah Ciempka, a seasoned head of school, delves into the profound question, "What is your extraordinary?" Inspired by Tracey Ezard's…

Name: Michael Lubelfeld Current title: Superintendent of Schools Current Organisation: North Shore School District 112 Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D. has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010. Prior to becoming a superintendent, he was an assistant superintendent, a middle school principal, a middle school associate principal, an…

Name: Brian Doubt Current title: Owner Current Organisation: Skookum Exploration Services Inc. 35+ years in the mineral exploration industry, working in many countries and climates has given me a unique experience set. I have spent so much time in camps working, building camps, managing work programs I feel like I lived most of my life in the bush.…

Name: Raymond J. Schmidt Current title: Head of Upper School Current organisation: Escuela Internacional Sampedrana How Would Your School Community Describe You? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NLBb3iTm005zHYlj1TpBZbU1Fyu50BDi/view?usp=sharing Dr. Schmidt has been an education professional for nearly 30 years. He began his teaching career in Chica…

Name: Sherri Douville Current title: CEO & Board Member Current organisation: Medigram, Inc. CEO & Board Member at Medigram; honored to be recognized on top executive & U.S. CEO lists in several categories of tech and healthcare in 2022 by Startups.US as one of the highest ranked tech execs on Crunchbase #1 WW Medical & top private company executiv…

Name: Scott Anthony Barlow Current title: Founder & CEO Current organisation: Happen to Your Career I help you take your skills, experiences and strengths and transform them into meaningful, fulfilling work that allows you to keep the lifestyle you love (without settling in your career) - I promise it happens differently than you think it does, but…

Name: Brett Mannion Current title: President Current Organisation: HHS, LLC Highly effective, self-motivated, engaging, and influential leader. I have a strong passion for developing, inspiring, and mentoring new leaders, with a track record of proven success. I am a strategic thinker that focuses on success as the only option. I have extensive exp…

Name: Kevin Collins Current title: President Current organisation: Diversified Business trailblazer with a unique talent for identifying untapped opportunities and delivering ground breaking solutions. Throughout his career, Kevin has cultivated valuable relationships and executed plans to optimize organizational structure and company performance. …

Name: Sara Ray Stoelinga Current title: President & CEO Current organisation: Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Rockford Non-Profit Leader I am an experienced non-profit executive, specializing in leadership of non-profits in the $50M-$100M operating range. I have multi-faceted experience in these complex organizations, at leading merger, start-u…

Name: Angelique Hamilton Current title: Founding Member Current organisation: HR Chique Group Award-winning Human Resources and Diversity & Inclusion thought leader recognized for innovative, strategic leadership within HR. Offering human resource management expertise in DEI, employee engagement, culture management, talent acquisition, organization…

Name: Anthony Scaramucci Current title: Founder & Managing Partner Current organisation: SkyBridge Anthony Scaramucci is the Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital. He is the author of four books: The Little Book of Hedge Funds, Goodbye Gordon Gekko, Hopping Over the Rabbit Hole (a 2016 Wall Street Journal best seller), and Trump: The Bl…

Name: Debarati Sen Current title: President, Construction & Home Improvement Markets Current organisation: 3M Co. Debarati Sen was appointed as President of 3M Construction & Home Improvement Markets Division in April 2022. This $2.6 Billion business serves key retailers across Home Centers, General Merchandise, Paint and Automotive stores across t…

Name: Ranghan Venkatraman Current title: Chief Executive Officer Current organisation: Rezilyens LLC Evidence of Success: Master-minded technology and business strategy, vision, and execution for an eclectic group of high-growth and valuable privately held technology companies. Press Coverage/Awards: Cover page article in ‘Banking CIO December 2018…

Name: Marie OConnor Current title: Chief Executive Officer Current organisation: Exhale Spa Experienced CEO/President with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer services industry and healthcare field. Skilled in Start-Ups, Consulting, Data Analytics, Customer Service, and Acute Care Settings. Strong business development professional wit…

Name: Timothy Wong Current title: CEO Financial Services Current organisation: Teaminvest Private (ASX:TIP) Something interesting - I migrated from Malaysia when I was 10 and could not speak English. For the past 20 years, I've ran medium to large organizations, particularly in the ASX-listed space, and consider myself an entrepreneur with a heavy …

Name: Walter Lamothe Current title : CEO/ President Current organisation: Bentley & CO With over 35 years of rich retail experience, Walter is a leader that translates strategic missions into defined outcomes and possesses a talent for consensus-building. Founder of Full Range Strategy, he can take businesses to another level with his understanding…

Name: Venkat Padmanabhan Current title : Deputy Managing Director Current organisation: Microsoft Research India I am Deputy Managing Director at Microsoft Research India. After arriving at the India lab in 2007, I founded and led the Mobility, Networks, and Systems group for several years. I was previously with Microsoft Research Redmond for 8½ ye…

Name: Tim Murphy Current title : Chief Executive Officer Current organisation: Boomers Parks Entrepreneurial and strategic C-Level executive & Board Director with 30+ years of leadership creating strong teams & culture to improve performance and turnaround companies needing significant growth, cost savings, and innovative new ideas. Strategic execu…

Name: Steve Anderson Current title: Co-Founder & CEO Current organisation: Catalyit Steve is the Co-Founder and CEO of Catalyit™, The Insurance Agency Technology Resource Company. Backed by 21 Big I state associations, Catalyit™ helps busy insurance agency owners discover, evaluate, select, and implement the technology they need to thrive. Steve is…

Name: Shaun Butcher Current title: CEO Current organisation: Progressive Franchising Partnerships (Burrito Bar, Smokin Burgers n' Ribs, Sweet Republic, Hell Pizza) Shaun is the CEO of Progressive Franchising Partnerships, which is the company behind the well-known and emerging franchise brands of Burrito Bar, Smokin Burgers n’ Ribs, Sweet Republick…

Name: Rev'd Dr. Lynn Arnold Current title: Reader in Public Theology and Church History Current organisation: SBC college Australia Dr. Lynn Arnold AO was formerly a Member of the SA State Parliament, Cabinet Minister, and Premier. Subsequently, he has been Chief Executive Officer of Anglicare SA, after eleven years with World Vision International.…

Name: Peter Cimoroni Current title: Chief Executive Officer Current organisation: Palladium, LLC Peter Cimoroni is a serial entrepreneur that has also assisted dozens of local and national companies in strategic growth, brand development, and acquisition negotiations. Cimoroni and Razor Ltd. LLC service everything from sales and marketing managemen…

Name: Michael Sylvester Current title: Chief Executive Officer Current organisation: Blueline Laundry Blueline is a for-purpose enterprise and registered charity whose purpose is to create meaningful employment for people of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and cultures. We have a history approaching 130 years and currently own and operate commercia…

Name: Jim Becker Current title: Chairman-CEO Current organisation: Becker Logistics Jim Becker is the founder and CEO of Becker Logistics, LLC. Jim Becker entered the logistics world in 1991 as an LTL Coordinator. From 1995 to 1997, he was a Purchasing Manager with Norix Group, where he managed and maintained inventory levels for the manufacturing …

Name: Frank Greeff Current title: CEO Current organisation: Realbase (Campaigntrack & Realhub) Resources mentioned in this episode: Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets) https://store.consultclarity.org/lead... The Leadership Conversations Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41... The Jo…

Name: Marcell Vollmer Current title: Chief Executive Officer Current organisation: Prospitalia Group In my role as Partner and Director at BCG I am advising C-Level Executives & Executive Teams on the full range of digital transformation, innovation, new business models, restructuring, and reorganization with a focus on procurement, and supply chai…

Name: Liam Mayo Current title: Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Current organisation: Comlink Australia Having specialized in leading community development and human service programs throughout my career, I have extensive experience working with both government and not-for-profit organizations to drive positive social and community out…

Name: Chris Morrill Current title: Executive Director/CEO Current organisation: Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Local government professional with 30 years of experience working in four US local governments and as an advisor in Ukraine and South Africa. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free Download of The Leadership Survival Gui…

Name: Mack Eng Current title: Chief Executive Officer Current organisation: MSIG Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. As the Chief Executive Officer, I'm responsible for driving the profitable growth and success of MSIG's business in Singapore. Prior to my appointment, I was the Executive Vice President of MSIG Asia and Head of the Global Digital HUB in…

Name: Jaya Bhavnani Current title: Executive Director Dwight Global Current organisation: Dwight School Jaya Bhavnani is the Founding Executive Director of Dwight Global Online School and also spearheads the Rahhal program in collaboration with Dwight School Dubai. She is actively involved with the International Baccalaureate and serves on the Eval…

Name: Daniel Burrus Current title: Global Futurist Speaker, Business Strategist Current organisation: Burrus Research, Inc. Daniel Burrus is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including his latest book The Anticipatory Organization: Turn Change and Disruption Into Opportunity and Advantage. He is considered to be one of the world’s…

Name: Conor Mcgowan Current title : CEO Current organisation: Fireminds Conor is a proven leader who is passionate about driving meaningful change by building real relationships and high-performing teams, and aligning technology with human capital. Conor started his career in his native Ireland, now based in Miami with experience living and working…

Name: Jeff Lestz Current title : CEO Current organisation: Genistar Jeff Lestz came from an orphaned background and lived homeless on the streets of Chicago from the age of 13-15. His story of going from tragedy to triumph will inspire you. He has built successful businesses in the USA and U.K. Jeff and his wife have lived in the U.K. for the past …

Name: Amy Tankard Current title: CEO Current organisation: Passive House Institute New Zealand - Te Toputanga o te Whare Korou ki Aotearoa Amy is passionate about making healthy and energy-efficient buildings accessible to all. She is currently building her family home to Passive House standard and is CEO of the Passive House Institute New Zealand.…

Name: Duncan Thomson Current title: CEO Current organisation: Kickon Group Australia With over 25 years of leading large-scale premium national and international hospitality companies, a passionate leader, strategist, and marketer with strong development background for luxury large-scale multi-faceted operations and entertainment precincts. Duncan …

Name: Dr. Dean Barnes Current title: Creator NHL Black Hockey Card Collection Current organization: Black Hockey Card Collection Dr. Dean Barnes is a hockey enthusiast and historian, who promotes representation, equity and diversity, and inclusion in the National Hockey League (NHL). He has assembled a hockey card collection of 100 Black and bi-rac…

Name: Catherine Law Current title : Principal Current organisation: Avonside Girls' High School Hello, I am Catherine Law, and I am proud to be the new Principal of Avonside Girls’ High School, Te Kura Kohine o Otakaro. Having attended an independent Girls’ school and worked in top girls’ schools in London and Hawkes’ Bay, I am passionate about the…

Name: Gary Crotaz Current title : Executive and Mindset Coach Current organisation: Dr Gary Crotaz An executive and mindset coach specialised in strengths-centred leadership and change, my 5* rated book 'The IDEA Mindset' is a self-reflective coaching journey to help the reader figure out what they want from work, and how to get it, in six weeks. I…

Name: Charlie Bilek Current title : Managing Director Current organisation: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Australia I'm grateful to have been able to work in a industry that I am passionate about, mechanical and industrial engineering. Working with multiple different industries over the last 30 years in various roles has shown me that sticking t…

Name: Peter Cliffe Current title : Principal Current organisation: Belgrave Heights Christian School Peter Cliffe has had over 35 years experience in education as a teacher and education leaders, including the past 22 years as Principal in three different school settings. Peter is currently the Principal of Belgrave Heights Christian School, a K-12…

Name: Steve Johnston Current title : Chief Executive Officer Current organisation: Bundaberg Regional Council Steve has extensive senior management experience in Local government having been the CEO of three Councils in NSW and Queensland. In 2009/10 he was the National CEO of the Planning Institute of Australia based in Canberra. He had seven year…