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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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  • 84. #84 How to finish strong for a better Christmas /holidays & 2026

    54:11||Season 1, Ep. 84
    Anna 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.

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  • 83. #83 A begin with 'WE' cultural revolution, Kyle McDowell, Speaker, Author, Leadership Coach

    47:53||Season 1, Ep. 83
    Kyle 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. 82
    Brendan 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. 81
    Joe 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. 80
    Melissa 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.

  • 79. #79 Radical Customer Obsession, Amanda Stevens, Keynote Speaker and Author

    40:49||Season 1, Ep. 79
    Award-winning speaker and author Amanda Stevens shares how valuing employees is key to delivering exceptional customer experiences, drawing on powerful examples from her book Radical Customer Obsession. From her leadership insights with Richard Branson to her personal journey of resilience, Amanda reveals how curiosity, care, and culture can drive meaningful business transformation.

  • #78 Embracing a learning mindset, David Barnett, ex CEO, Pearson, Asia Pacific

    40:30|
    David Barnett, was the CEO of Pearson Asia Pacific for over 20 years and is current chair of several e-learning initiatives. He reflects on his journey transforming education from textbooks to digital learning and the defining question that reshaped his leadership. David shares heartfelt stories about building a culture of care, the lessons he's learned from his son with learning difficulties, and how music continues to connect him to empathy and human-centred leadership.