The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.

Todd Harper AM, CEO of Cancer Council, Victoria, shares valuable ideas with his leadership team in which they decided to prioritise three core values: kindness, connection, and gratitude.This initiative encouraged everyone in the organisation to embrace these values in their own unique ways, fostering a culture of support and positivity throughout our community.

Christy Pretzinger, the CEO of WG Content, a company that creates specialized content for the healthcare industry in the U.S., puts emphasis on kindness as a fundamental value of her organisation, which fits perfectly with the theme of The Caring CEO Podcast. She shares some practical ways that she and her team incorporate this value into their daily, weekly, and biannual routines.

Dr. John Demartini, a world-leading human behavioral specialist, author, and global educator, has lived an extraordinary life aboard a ship, traveling the world and delivering programs to tens of thousands of people, both in person and remotely. For 37 years, Dr. Demartini has diligently maintained a gratitude journal, showcasing the transformative power of this practice.

Passionate about building mental fitness and helping us navigate life's challenges, James Wright, CEO of Havas Creative Group Australia and the Chair of Gus Worland's Gotcha for Life Foundation, encourages all of us to build our mental fitness so we can better cope with life's ups and downs.

Sandra Martinez's lifelong connection with Nestle began at the age of seven, when she met a man from the company who sparked her passion to work for them, and this encounter shaped her journey and led her to become the CEO of Nestle Oceania.Sandra's diverse career started in her native Ecuador and took her to various countries around the world. Now, her international experiences have shaped her leadership approach and contributed to her success.

Chris Cummings, the Group CEO of Wellbeing at Work, firmly believes that wellbeing goes beyond wellness initiatives. It involves a fundamental rethinking of work, leadership, and culture. Chris and his team are passionate about encouraging organisations to prioritise wellbeing as a strategic initiative — focusing on community, connection, and knowledge.Chris and his team at Wellbeing at Work have been delivering trusted and independent content from global experts. Their aim is to empower clients to create successful initiatives that yield proven results.

Amanda Cattermole is the CEO of Australian Digital Health Agency. She believes that a safe workplace is key in allowing our people to thrive and feel valued. A place that truly cares is fueled by passion and commitment. For Amanda, it's essential to view most things as fixable. Reflecting on her own experiences, she found that the moments that initially felt overwhelming were often retrievable in some way. She shares how this has worked for her in the past, and reflects on the value of a positive mindset even on a bad day.

Tareef Jafferi is the CEO and Founder of Happily.ai, an organisation that has created a platform to provide real time feedback for managers and employees to learn how to work better together. Tareef discusses his evolving perspective on care, emphasising the importance of allowing individuals to express their true selves and offering support rather than trying to solve every problem. He also underlines the importance of creating psychological safety in nurturing a genuinely caring work environment where employees can contribute effectively.

Dr. Martin McNamara takes a very structured approach to building a culture of care across their not-for-profit organisation focussed on using evidence to develop policies to improve health and wellbeing. A recent engagement survey shows they are on the right track with 86% of staff saying they know what they need to do to be successful in their role and 91% say they are proud to work for the Institute. Martin believes that these high scores come from active listening and encouraging all to share their ideas and opinions. Martin shares what they have done to keep those scores high in the new world of hybrid work. Martin is also the Chief Investigator for the 45 and Up Study, one of the largest studies in the world, tracking the health and wellbeing of over 267,000 people in NSW.