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The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.
How to build a culture of care, resilience, and growth
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86. #86 Staying afloat in rough waters, Veronica Papacosta, CEO Seafood Industry Australia
38:51||Season 1, Ep. 86Veronica Papacosta, former CEO of Seafood Industry Australia, reflects on growing up in her family’s fish shop and how early responsibility shaped her approach to leadership. In conversation with Graeme, she explores family legacy, resilience, and the values formed long before the boardroom.
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#85 Guiding end of life care, Casey Beros
42:46|Casey Beros, author of Next of Kin, shares her deeply personal experience of caring for her father during the final two years of his life and the lessons it taught her about leadership, care, and impact. It’s a moving conversation about compassion at work, supporting carers, and what truly matters when life and leadership collide.
84. #84 How to finish strong for a better Christmas /holidays & 2026
54:11||Season 1, Ep. 84Anna Feringa, workplace mental health expert, and Melo Calarco, author of 'Beating Burnout, Finding Balance' join Graeme for a panel discussion looking at the challenges that many of us face in the lead up to Christmas and the holiday season. They look at ways to navigate spending time with people who drain us, managing the stress of overspending and dealing with grief as we remember loved ones who are no longer with us.
83. #83 A begin with 'WE' cultural revolution, Kyle McDowell, Speaker, Author, Leadership Coach
47:53||Season 1, Ep. 83Kyle McDowell, bestselling author of Begin With We and former Fortune 10 executive, reshapes leadership with his powerful framework, The 10 WEs. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience leading tens of thousands of employees, Kyle shares how shifting from “I” to “WE” can dismantle dysfunction, reignite purpose, and transform organisational culture.
82. #82 A career of contribution, Brendan Maher, CEO St John Ambulance Australia
42:08||Season 1, Ep. 82Brendan Maher is the CEO of St John Ambulance Australia. With nearly 20 years of leadership across Lifeline, R U OK?, and Movember, Brendan shares powerful insights on community care, mental health, and building stronger, more connected societies.
81. #81 The Generous Leader, Joe Davis, Former Head of Boston Consulting Group, North America
44:37||Ep. 81Joe Davis is the Former Head of Boston Consulting Group North America. In this episode, we explore leading with purpose, equity, and long-term impact. Joe shares insights from his 37-year career at BCG, his work in inclusion and transformation, and the principles behind his book The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain (April 2024).
80. #80 Care Underpins Everything, Melissa Reynolds
40:47||Season 1, Ep. 80Melissa Reynolds is the CEO of State Trustees. Her extensive leadership in financial services and utilities is driven by a passion for client-focused transformation and inclusive, high-performing teams. With a career spanning AGL, NAB, Westpac, and more, Melissa shares valuable insights on leading with empathy and purpose.