<![CDATA[Gold Coast Speakers: In Conversation]]>The Gold Coast is full of incredible speakers — leaders, entrepreneurs, storytellers, educators, and experts with powerful ideas worth sharing. But too often, event organisers don’t know where to find them.

The Gold Coast Speakers Podcast shines a spotlight on the talented voices right here on the Coast.

Each episode brings together two speakers from the Gold Coast Speakers Directory for a relaxed, engaging conversation about their area of expertise — from leadership and business to resilience, wellbeing, innovation, and more. It’s a chance to hear the depth of knowledge, stories, and perspectives they bring to the stage.

If you’re an event organiser, this podcast helps you discover speakers who can inspire, educate, and energise your audience.

If you’re a speaker, it’s a window into the diverse talent and conversations shaping the speaking community on the Gold Coast.

Think of it as a backstage pass to the people behind the microphones. The stories, ideas, and insights that make a great speaker unforgettable.

Discover the voices.
Connect with the ideas.
Find your next speaker.

]]>https://goldcoastspeakers.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:11:25 GMTMon, 09 Mar 2026 04:43:50 GMT60Gold Coast Speakers<p>The Gold Coast is full of incredible speakers — leaders, entrepreneurs, storytellers, educators, and experts with powerful ideas worth sharing. But too often, event organisers don’t know where to find them.</p><p></p><p>The <b>Gold Coast Speakers Podcast</b> shines a spotlight on the talented voices right here on the Coast.</p><p></p><p>Each episode brings together two speakers from the <b>Gold Coast Speakers Directory</b> for a relaxed, engaging conversation about their area of expertise — from leadership and business to resilience, wellbeing, innovation, and more. It’s a chance to hear the depth of knowledge, stories, and perspectives they bring to the stage.</p><p></p><p>If you’re an <b>event organiser</b>, this podcast helps you discover speakers who can inspire, educate, and energise your audience.</p><p></p><p>If you’re a <b>speaker</b>, it’s a window into the diverse talent and conversations shaping the speaking community on the Gold Coast.</p><p></p><p>Think of it as a backstage pass to the people behind the microphones. The stories, ideas, and insights that make a great speaker unforgettable.</p><p></p><p><b>Discover the voices.<br />Connect with the ideas.<br />Find your next speaker.</b></p>episodicGold Coast Speakershello@wavedigitaldesign.comno<![CDATA[Glenn Crowther-Wilkinson & Michael Croaker]]>In this episode, Glenn Crowther Wilkinson shares his extensive experience in leadership and innovation, emphasising the importance of cultural understanding, adaptive leadership, and the value of collaborative learning journeys. He discusses the evolution of leadership development, the significance of asking questions over telling, and introduces initiatives like the Gold Coast Business Summit aimed at fostering community and conversation among business leaders.

Takeaways

  • Adaptability is key to leadership
  • Ask questions, don't tell answers

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Innovation
  • 01:22 The Common Thread of Career
  • 03:39 Cultural Insights on Leadership
  • 08:06 Redefining Leadership Development
  • 11:13 Core Concepts of Coaching
  • 14:30 Recognising Client Needs
  • 17:08 Shifting Managerial Mindsets
  • 19:10 Challenging Conventional Wisdom
  • 22:05 The Importance of Collaboration
  • 30:18 The Gold Coast Business Summit
  • 33:55 The Excitement of Leadership Development
  • 38:53 The Power of Asking Questions
]]>9bb86bb1-0e25-4f1b-9459-1329af18e5a9Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Glenn Crowther Wilkinson shares his extensive experience in leadership and innovation, emphasising the importance of cultural understanding, adaptive leadership, and the value of collaborative learning journeys. He discusses the evolution of leadership development, the significance of asking questions over telling, and introduces initiatives like the Gold Coast Business Summit aimed at fostering community and conversation among business leaders.</p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Adaptability is key to leadership</li><li>Ask questions, don't tell answers</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Innovation</li><li>01:22 The Common Thread of Career</li><li>03:39 Cultural Insights on Leadership</li><li>08:06 Redefining Leadership Development</li><li>11:13 Core Concepts of Coaching</li><li>14:30 Recognising Client Needs</li><li>17:08 Shifting Managerial Mindsets</li><li>19:10 Challenging Conventional Wisdom</li><li>22:05 The Importance of Collaboration</li><li>30:18 The Gold Coast Business Summit</li><li>33:55 The Excitement of Leadership Development</li><li>38:53 The Power of Asking Questions</li></ul>no00:38:36212Glenn Crowther-Wilkinson & Michael Croakerfull<![CDATA[Relevance Of Astrology In Decision Making | Evelyn M Douglas & Melissa J Scott]]>In this engaging conversation, Evelyn Douglas, an astrologer with a corporate background, discusses the relevance of astrology in both personal and professional decision-making. She emphasises the importance of understanding one's astrological chart to navigate life effectively, particularly in the corporate world, while also highlighting the shift towards a more empathetic and feminine approach in business.


Takeaways

  • Astrology aids decision-making
  • Shift towards feminine energy in business


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Astrology and Corporate Life
  • 03:03 Astrology as a Science and Its Applications
  • 05:51 Practical Applications of Astrology in Decision Making
  • 08:56 Astrology in Corporate Settings
  • 12:03 The Shift Towards Feminine Energy in Business
  • 15:10 Life by Design: Balancing Work and Personal Life
  • 18:01 Empathy and Support in Corporate Culture
  • 20:59 The Future of Work and Personal Fulfillment
  • 24:01 Conclusion and Call to Action
]]>4faa044a-fceb-4a29-8304-3404ec30e1ceSun, 01 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>In this engaging conversation, Evelyn Douglas, an astrologer with a corporate background, discusses the relevance of astrology in both personal and professional decision-making. She emphasises the importance of understanding one's astrological chart to navigate life effectively, particularly in the corporate world, while also highlighting the shift towards a more empathetic and feminine approach in business.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Astrology aids decision-making</li><li>Shift towards feminine energy in business</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Astrology and Corporate Life</li><li>03:03 Astrology as a Science and Its Applications</li><li>05:51 Practical Applications of Astrology in Decision Making</li><li>08:56 Astrology in Corporate Settings</li><li>12:03 The Shift Towards Feminine Energy in Business</li><li>15:10 Life by Design: Balancing Work and Personal Life</li><li>18:01 Empathy and Support in Corporate Culture</li><li>20:59 The Future of Work and Personal Fulfillment</li><li>24:01 Conclusion and Call to Action</li></ul>no00:30:05212Relevance Of Astrology In Decision Making | Evelyn M Douglas & Melissa J Scottfull<![CDATA[Authentic Leadership And Human Connection | Melissa J. Scott & Caroline Bellenger]]>In this conversation, Melissa J. Scott interviews Caroline Bellenger, a keynote speaker from Be the Impossible, who shares her journey through addiction, mental health struggles, and her insights on leadership and well-being. Caroline emphasises the importance of lived experiences in her speaking engagements and discusses the disconnect in the fitness industry regarding health and self-acceptance. The conversation explores the importance of aligning personal values with life choices, the impact of menopause on women's lives, and the role of AI in the workplace. Caroline Bellenger emphasises the need for authentic leadership and the significance of human connection in a technology-driven world.


Takeaways

  • Embrace lived experiences
  • Focus on self-acceptance Aligning values leads to success
  • AI cannot replace human connection


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Caroline Bellenger
  • 01:29 The Power of Lived Experience
  • 03:51 Target Audience and Leadership
  • 06:27 Health vs. Well-Being
  • 08:51 Keynote Presentation Insights
  • 10:38 Journey Through Addiction
  • 13:30 Long-Term Vision and Goal Setting
  • 16:46 Finding Purpose and Values
  • 18:41 Navigating Menopause and Change
  • 21:58 Overcoming Labels and Limitations
  • 22:25 The Role of AI in Leadership
  • 27:01 Redefining Leadership for Success
  • 30:25 Connecting Through Authenticity
]]>1e1cabeb-fbfd-4e3d-b489-eeb75b1e576cSun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>In this conversation, Melissa J. Scott interviews Caroline Bellenger, a keynote speaker from Be the Impossible, who shares her journey through addiction, mental health struggles, and her insights on leadership and well-being. Caroline emphasises the importance of lived experiences in her speaking engagements and discusses the disconnect in the fitness industry regarding health and self-acceptance. The conversation explores the importance of aligning personal values with life choices, the impact of menopause on women's lives, and the role of AI in the workplace. Caroline Bellenger emphasises the need for authentic leadership and the significance of human connection in a technology-driven world.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Embrace lived experiences</li><li>Focus on self-acceptance Aligning values leads to success</li><li>AI cannot replace human connection</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Caroline Bellenger</li><li>01:29 The Power of Lived Experience</li><li>03:51 Target Audience and Leadership</li><li>06:27 Health vs. Well-Being</li><li>08:51 Keynote Presentation Insights</li><li>10:38 Journey Through Addiction</li><li>13:30 Long-Term Vision and Goal Setting</li><li>16:46 Finding Purpose and Values</li><li>18:41 Navigating Menopause and Change</li><li>21:58 Overcoming Labels and Limitations</li><li>22:25 The Role of AI in Leadership</li><li>27:01 Redefining Leadership for Success</li><li>30:25 Connecting Through Authenticity</li></ul>no00:28:00Authentic Leadership And Human Connection | Melissa J. Scott & Caroline Bellengerfull<![CDATA[Neuroscience and Leadership | Jan Sky & Katrina Casaclang]]>In this conversation, Jan Sky discusses the intersection of neuroscience and leadership, emphasising how our backgrounds shape our behaviours and the impact of stress on workplace dynamics. The discussion delves into the HPA axis and how stress responses can affect our interactions and decision-making.


Takeaways

  • Neuroscience shapes human behaviour
  • Stress impacts workplace dynamics

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Neuroscience in Leadership
  • 01:12 Understanding Human Behaviour and Backgrounds
  • 03:12 The Influence of Personal Experiences
  • 06:15 Stress and Its Effects on Behaviour
  • 07:32 The HPA Axis Explained
  • 11:27 Organisational Dynamics and Stress Responses
]]>bf6db4ed-0f93-4ae5-8fc9-715f59e1fb1cSun, 11 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>In this conversation, Jan Sky discusses the intersection of neuroscience and leadership, emphasising how our backgrounds shape our behaviours and the impact of stress on workplace dynamics. The discussion delves into the HPA axis and how stress responses can affect our interactions and decision-making.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Neuroscience shapes human behaviour</li><li>Stress impacts workplace dynamics</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Neuroscience in Leadership</li><li>01:12 Understanding Human Behaviour and Backgrounds</li><li>03:12 The Influence of Personal Experiences</li><li>06:15 Stress and Its Effects on Behaviour</li><li>07:32 The HPA Axis Explained</li><li>11:27 Organisational Dynamics and Stress Responses</li></ul>no00:10:0329Neuroscience and Leadership | Jan Sky & Katrina Casaclangfull<![CDATA[Navigating Adversity in Personal and Professional Growth | Michael Croaker & Gordon Rutty]]>In this conversation, Michael Croaker shares insights from his extensive leadership experience, emphasising the importance of responding thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively. He discusses curiosity, self-acceptance, and navigating adversity as essential to personal and professional growth.


Takeaways

  • Response over reactivity
  • Curiosity fuels growth


Chapters

  • 00:00 The Power of Response
  • 07:39 Altitude of Attention in Leadership
  • 14:55 Navigating Adversity
  • 21:25 The Role of Curiosity
  • 25:16 Keys to Sustaining Happiness
]]>22cc58ba-e980-4008-964b-b7b289af5765Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>In this conversation, Michael Croaker shares insights from his extensive leadership experience, emphasising the importance of responding thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively. He discusses curiosity, self-acceptance, and navigating adversity as essential to personal and professional growth.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Response over reactivity</li><li>Curiosity fuels growth</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Power of Response</li><li>07:39 Altitude of Attention in Leadership</li><li>14:55 Navigating Adversity</li><li>21:25 The Role of Curiosity</li><li>25:16 Keys to Sustaining Happiness</li></ul>no00:29:0118Navigating Adversity in Personal and Professional Growth | Michael Croaker & Gordon Ruttyfull<![CDATA[Advocating For Women's Health | April King & Nicole Evans]]>April King, a women's health advocate, shares her journey and passion for helping women understand and love their bodies. She emphasises the importance of building strength and body competency, especially for young girls. April also discusses the impact of hormones on women's health and the need for women to take ownership of their health.

Takeaways

  • Passion for women's health
  • Empowering young girls

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 01:07 Passion for Women's Health
  • 02:18 Strong Now, Strong Later
  • 04:02 Technical Difficulties
  • 07:05 Inspiration in the Field
  • 09:52 Midlife Health and Hormones
  • 13:08 Empowering Young Girls
  • 15:47 TEDx Talk Preview
  • 18:15 Owning Your Health
  • 19:33 Closing Thoughts
]]>dcded080-bb6c-4cc6-a1b6-244c337b6e53Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>April King, a women's health advocate, shares her journey and passion for helping women understand and love their bodies. She emphasises the importance of building strength and body competency, especially for young girls. April also discusses the impact of hormones on women's health and the need for women to take ownership of their health.</p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passion for women's health</li><li>Empowering young girls</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>01:07 Passion for Women's Health</li><li>02:18 Strong Now, Strong Later</li><li>04:02 Technical Difficulties</li><li>07:05 Inspiration in the Field</li><li>09:52 Midlife Health and Hormones</li><li>13:08 Empowering Young Girls</li><li>15:47 TEDx Talk Preview</li><li>18:15 Owning Your Health</li><li>19:33 Closing Thoughts</li></ul>no00:27:54Advocating For Women's Health | April King & Nicole Evansfull<![CDATA[Stress Management & Resilience | Luke Mathers & Ilona Teremi]]>The conversation covers topics such as stress management, public speaking, resilience, recovery, cyberbullying, comparison, curiosity, high-performing teams, difficult conversations, business growth, awareness, and relationship building. It emphasizes the importance of embracing stress, learning from differences, and fostering a culture of curiosity and learning within teams. The discussion also highlights the significance of recovery, communication, and stress signals as well as the Connected Workshop for addressing tough conversations and relationship building.

Takeaways

  • Embrace stress and build resilience
  • Foster a culture of curiosity and learning within teams

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 00:59 The Stress Teflon and Public Speaking
  • 03:02 Embracing Stress and Resilience
  • 04:41 Recovery Problem and Cyberbullying
  • 07:22 Comparison and Resilience
  • 08:57 Curiosity and Learning from Differences
  • 09:56 Building High-Performing Teams
  • 14:04 Difficult Conversations and Communication
  • 19:08 Business Growth and Stress Management
  • 24:30 Awareness and Stress Signals
  • 29:58 Connected Workshop and Relationship Building
]]>0bd7a2db-850d-4a19-9f0c-dfbbc2f20b1dSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers topics such as stress management, public speaking, resilience, recovery, cyberbullying, comparison, curiosity, high-performing teams, difficult conversations, business growth, awareness, and relationship building. It emphasizes the importance of embracing stress, learning from differences, and fostering a culture of curiosity and learning within teams. The discussion also highlights the significance of recovery, communication, and stress signals as well as the Connected Workshop for addressing tough conversations and relationship building.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Embrace stress and build resilience</li><li>Foster a culture of curiosity and learning within teams</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>00:59 The Stress Teflon and Public Speaking</li><li>03:02 Embracing Stress and Resilience</li><li>04:41 Recovery Problem and Cyberbullying</li><li>07:22 Comparison and Resilience</li><li>08:57 Curiosity and Learning from Differences</li><li>09:56 Building High-Performing Teams</li><li>14:04 Difficult Conversations and Communication</li><li>19:08 Business Growth and Stress Management</li><li>24:30 Awareness and Stress Signals</li><li>29:58 Connected Workshop and Relationship Building</li></ul>no00:27:0826Stress Management & Resilience | Luke Mathers & Ilona Teremifull<![CDATA[Financial Planning For SMEs | Elaine Opferkuch & Mark Pope]]>The conversation delves into the role of a CFO, the need for CFO skills in SMEs, the fear of facing financial numbers, the impact of avoiding financial numbers, the importance of bookkeepers in small businesses, challenges with perfect financial books, empowering business owners with financial knowledge, and taking the next steps in financial education.

Takeaways

  • The role of a CFO is crucial for forward-looking financial planning and decision-making.
  • Empowering business owners with financial knowledge is essential for their success.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding the Role of a CFO
  • 02:09 The Need for CFO Skills in SMEs
  • 05:15 The Fear of Facing Financial Numbers
  • 08:07 The Impact of Avoiding Financial Numbers
  • 10:29 The Importance of Bookkeepers in Small Businesses
  • 13:46 Challenges with Perfect Financial Books
  • 16:43 Empowering Business Owners with Financial Knowledge
  • 21:55 Taking the Next Steps in Financial Education
]]>f1e8b9d6-ef77-4cf4-a24c-c61b4d152727Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the role of a CFO, the need for CFO skills in SMEs, the fear of facing financial numbers, the impact of avoiding financial numbers, the importance of bookkeepers in small businesses, challenges with perfect financial books, empowering business owners with financial knowledge, and taking the next steps in financial education.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The role of a CFO is crucial for forward-looking financial planning and decision-making.</li><li>Empowering business owners with financial knowledge is essential for their success.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding the Role of a CFO</li><li>02:09 The Need for CFO Skills in SMEs</li><li>05:15 The Fear of Facing Financial Numbers</li><li>08:07 The Impact of Avoiding Financial Numbers</li><li>10:29 The Importance of Bookkeepers in Small Businesses</li><li>13:46 Challenges with Perfect Financial Books</li><li>16:43 Empowering Business Owners with Financial Knowledge</li><li>21:55 Taking the Next Steps in Financial Education</li></ul>no00:19:5825Financial Planning For SMEs | Elaine Opferkuch & Mark Popefull<![CDATA[Making an Event Great | Stephanie Hornby & Laila Ambour]]>Stephanie and Leila share insights on creating and capturing great events, covering the key elements of event planning, promotion, creating a memorable experience, design in action, post-event momentum, and the importance of bringing in a designer and photographer.

Takeaways

  • Event success relies on a combination of location, social elements, and engaging activities.
  • Planning an event involves creating a theme, mood board, and logo, and sharing a proper brief with the photographer.

Chapters

  • 00:00 What Makes a Great Event
  • 02:35 Planning an Event
  • 04:45 Promoting the Event
  • 06:44 Creating a Memorable Event Experience
  • 08:46 Design in Action During the Event
  • 12:06 Post-Event Momentum
  • 13:22 Bringing in a Designer and Photographer
]]>128acf8a-e76d-442f-8da0-904597289381Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Stephanie and Leila share insights on creating and capturing great events, covering the key elements of event planning, promotion, creating a memorable experience, design in action, post-event momentum, and the importance of bringing in a designer and photographer.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Event success relies on a combination of location, social elements, and engaging activities.</li><li>Planning an event involves creating a theme, mood board, and logo, and sharing a proper brief with the photographer.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 What Makes a Great Event</li><li>02:35 Planning an Event</li><li>04:45 Promoting the Event</li><li>06:44 Creating a Memorable Event Experience</li><li>08:46 Design in Action During the Event</li><li>12:06 Post-Event Momentum</li><li>13:22 Bringing in a Designer and Photographer</li></ul>no00:13:3724Making an Event Great | Stephanie Hornby & Laila Ambourfull<![CDATA[Understanding Business Finances | Clare Wood & Tina Hay]]>The conversation covers the importance of understanding business finances, overcoming financial fear and shame, planning for team costs, and the impact of AI subscriptions on business expenses. It emphasises the need for financial education for business owners, the importance of planning and budgeting for team costs, and the impact of AI subscriptions on business expenses. The conversation delves into the strategic decision-making process in business, emphasising the impact of profit mix, hiring with intention, the role of AI, and the importance of financial literacy. It also highlights the need for clear instructions, the ethical use of AI, and the significance of security in business operations.

Takeaways

  • Financial education for business owners
  • The importance of planning and budgeting for team costs
  • The impact of AI subscriptions on business expenses Financial Literacy
  • Strategic Decision Making

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Business Finances
  • 02:57 Overcoming Financial Fear and Shame
  • 05:55 Planning for Team Costs
  • 14:29 The Impact of AI Subscriptions
  • 26:37 Strategic Decision Making in Business
  • 27:21 The Impact of Profit Mix on Business Growth
  • 28:02 Hiring with Intention and Process Implementation
  • 29:31 The Importance of Clear Instructions and Process Mapping
  • 31:49 The Role of AI in Business Transformation
  • 33:40 Balancing Human Intelligence and AI
  • 39:41 Security and Ethical Use of AI in Business
  • 41:02 Financial Literacy and Decision-Making
]]>9bc27f35-8355-4594-be6b-54a647410cd7Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the importance of understanding business finances, overcoming financial fear and shame, planning for team costs, and the impact of AI subscriptions on business expenses. It emphasises the need for financial education for business owners, the importance of planning and budgeting for team costs, and the impact of AI subscriptions on business expenses. The conversation delves into the strategic decision-making process in business, emphasising the impact of profit mix, hiring with intention, the role of AI, and the importance of financial literacy. It also highlights the need for clear instructions, the ethical use of AI, and the significance of security in business operations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Financial education for business owners</li><li>The importance of planning and budgeting for team costs</li><li>The impact of AI subscriptions on business expenses Financial Literacy</li><li>Strategic Decision Making</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Business Finances</li><li>02:57 Overcoming Financial Fear and Shame</li><li>05:55 Planning for Team Costs</li><li>14:29 The Impact of AI Subscriptions</li><li>26:37 Strategic Decision Making in Business</li><li>27:21 The Impact of Profit Mix on Business Growth</li><li>28:02 Hiring with Intention and Process Implementation</li><li>29:31 The Importance of Clear Instructions and Process Mapping</li><li>31:49 The Role of AI in Business Transformation</li><li>33:40 Balancing Human Intelligence and AI</li><li>39:41 Security and Ethical Use of AI in Business</li><li>41:02 Financial Literacy and Decision-Making</li></ul>no00:40:0823Understanding Business Finances | Clare Wood & Tina Hayfull<![CDATA[How to Cultivate Connection | Nicole Evans & Mark Butler]]>Nicole Evans discusses her new book on love, connection, and self-compassion, emphasizing the importance of warm quality connections for a meaningful life. She addresses the loneliness epidemic, the impact of COVID-19 on social connections, and practical skills for developing self-compassion and rekindling human connection. The conversation delves into the science of human connection, the Harvard study of adult development, and the significance of warm quality connections in living a meaningful life. The conversation explores the themes of connection, community, and communication, emphasizing the importance of belonging, expressing, accomplishment, curiosity, and hope. It delves into the impact of technology on connection, the role of leaders in fostering workplace connection, and the significance of mattering and self-compassion. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the value of living meaningfully and connecting with others.

Takeaways

  • Self-compassion and warm quality connections are essential for a meaningful life.
  • The loneliness epidemic and the impact of COVID-19 on social connections are significant challenges. Connection to self is essential for fostering meaningful connections with others.
  • Effective communication and curiosity play a crucial role in creating a sense of belonging and community.
  • Living a meaningful life involves embracing the concepts of mattering, hope, and self-compassion.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic and Practical Skills for Connection
  • 38:33 Living a Meaningful Life and Connection
]]>2c631163-fcd9-4723-9626-34c96ad7402bSun, 23 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Nicole Evans discusses her new book on love, connection, and self-compassion, emphasizing the importance of warm quality connections for a meaningful life. She addresses the loneliness epidemic, the impact of COVID-19 on social connections, and practical skills for developing self-compassion and rekindling human connection. The conversation delves into the science of human connection, the Harvard study of adult development, and the significance of warm quality connections in living a meaningful life. The conversation explores the themes of connection, community, and communication, emphasizing the importance of belonging, expressing, accomplishment, curiosity, and hope. It delves into the impact of technology on connection, the role of leaders in fostering workplace connection, and the significance of mattering and self-compassion. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the value of living meaningfully and connecting with others.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Self-compassion and warm quality connections are essential for a meaningful life.</li><li>The loneliness epidemic and the impact of COVID-19 on social connections are significant challenges. Connection to self is essential for fostering meaningful connections with others.</li><li>Effective communication and curiosity play a crucial role in creating a sense of belonging and community.</li><li>Living a meaningful life involves embracing the concepts of mattering, hope, and self-compassion.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic and Practical Skills for Connection</li><li>38:33 Living a Meaningful Life and Connection</li></ul>no00:37:5621How to Cultivate Connection | Nicole Evans & Mark Butlerfull<![CDATA[Evolution of AI in business | Carly Wood & Ilona Teremi]]>The conversation covers the evolution of AI in business, the importance of operations in AI implementation, legal and privacy considerations in AI, the role of AI in small to medium-sized businesses, simplifying AI implementation for business improvement, and empowering business owners with AI knowledge. Key takeaways include the significance of operations and people in successful AI implementation, as well as the potential for automating processes to significantly improve business efficiency.

Takeaways

  • Operations and people are the key to successful AI implementation
  • Automating processes can significantly improve business efficiency

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Evolution of AI in Business
  • 03:06 The Importance of Operations in AI Implementation
  • 10:56 Navigating Legal and Privacy Considerations in AI
  • 15:53 The Role of AI in Small to Medium-Sized Businesses
  • 23:55 Simplifying AI Implementation for Business Improvement
  • 31:59 Empowering Business Owners with AI Knowledge
]]>d12913fd-98b4-4a4f-9570-101ef7636b8bSun, 16 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the evolution of AI in business, the importance of operations in AI implementation, legal and privacy considerations in AI, the role of AI in small to medium-sized businesses, simplifying AI implementation for business improvement, and empowering business owners with AI knowledge. Key takeaways include the significance of operations and people in successful AI implementation, as well as the potential for automating processes to significantly improve business efficiency.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Operations and people are the key to successful AI implementation</li><li>Automating processes can significantly improve business efficiency</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Evolution of AI in Business</li><li>03:06 The Importance of Operations in AI Implementation</li><li>10:56 Navigating Legal and Privacy Considerations in AI</li><li>15:53 The Role of AI in Small to Medium-Sized Businesses</li><li>23:55 Simplifying AI Implementation for Business Improvement</li><li>31:59 Empowering Business Owners with AI Knowledge</li></ul>no00:31:3621Evolution of AI in business | Carly Wood & Ilona Teremifull<![CDATA[Marketing Automation and AI for Small Business | Matheus Bessa & Joanne Brooks]]>Most small businesses automate the wrong things first, then wonder why the leads dried up. Matt Bessa runs a marketing automation agency on the Gold Coast, and his argument is that the systems only work when there's still a human at the other end.

Takeaways

  • Transition from Brazil to the Gold Coast
  • Impact of AI on small businesses

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

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Chapters

  • 00:00 Journey from Brazil to the Gold Coast
  • 14:35 Impact of AI on Small Businesses
  • 29:35 Value of Events and Speaking in Marketing
]]>c2e746c9-0e67-4f41-a57d-409d766c5e39Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Most small businesses automate the wrong things first, then wonder why the leads dried up. Matt Bessa runs a marketing automation agency on the Gold Coast, and his argument is that the systems only work when there's still a human at the other end.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Transition from Brazil to the Gold Coast</li><li>Impact of AI on small businesses</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Journey from Brazil to the Gold Coast</li><li>14:35 Impact of AI on Small Businesses</li><li>29:35 Value of Events and Speaking in Marketing</li></ul>no00:30:14117Marketing Automation and AI for Small Business | Matheus Bessa & Joanne Brooksfull<![CDATA[Management vs Leadership: What Actually Builds a Team | Garie Dooley and Michael Croaker]]>You can manage a team into compliance and still have nobody willing to tell you the truth. Garie Dooley and Michael Croaker dive into the difference between running a team and leading one, and why trust is the thing that separates them.

Takeaways

  • Leadership and team building
  • Trust and truth as key elements of high performance
  • The distinction between management and leadership

Chapters

  • 00:00 Discovering Passion and Purpose
  • 06:09 Fostering Trust and Consistency
  • 11:30 Identifying Roadblocks and Transformation
  • 18:02 The Challenge for Leaders Today

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>29229fca-311a-49dd-9494-6725904cff6fSun, 21 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>You can manage a team into compliance and still have nobody willing to tell you the truth. Garie Dooley and Michael Croaker dive into the difference between running a team and leading one, and why trust is the thing that separates them.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Leadership and team building</li><li>Trust and truth as key elements of high performance</li><li>The distinction between management and leadership</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Discovering Passion and Purpose</li><li>06:09 Fostering Trust and Consistency</li><li>11:30 Identifying Roadblocks and Transformation</li><li>18:02 The Challenge for Leaders Today</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p>no00:21:39115Management vs Leadership: What Actually Builds a Team | Garie Dooley and Michael Croakerfull<![CDATA[How to Lead With Presence, Not Pressure | Xen Angelides & Glenn Crowther-Wilkinson]]>Presence isn't charisma, and it isn't volume. Mindset coach Xen Angelides discusses why the leaders people actually follow are the ones managing their own energy and attention first.

Xen emphasises the importance of authenticity, presence, and communication in effective leadership. He also discusses the significance of managing energy and focus for sustainable performance and the value of personal development.

Takeaways

  • Authenticity, presence, and effective communication are key attributes of successful leadership.
  • Managing energy and focus is crucial for sustainable performance and peak leadership.
  • Continuous personal development is essential for adapting to change and growth in a fast-paced environment.

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>41f48967-2710-4937-b970-2a6045546927Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Presence isn't charisma, and it isn't volume. Mindset coach Xen Angelides discusses why the leaders people actually follow are the ones managing their own energy and attention first.</p><p></p><p>Xen emphasises the importance of authenticity, presence, and communication in effective leadership. He also discusses the significance of managing energy and focus for sustainable performance and the value of personal development.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Authenticity, presence, and effective communication are key attributes of successful leadership.</li><li>Managing energy and focus is crucial for sustainable performance and peak leadership.</li><li>Continuous personal development is essential for adapting to change and growth in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p><p></p>no00:29:37116How to Lead With Presence, Not Pressure | Xen Angelides & Glenn Crowther-Wilkinsonfull<![CDATA[Why Middle Managers Burn Out | Katrina Casaclang & Mark Butler]]>Middle managers absorb pressure from above and below, translate between generations that communicate nothing alike, and are usually the last to be asked how they're going. Katrina Casaclang went from policing to running Valued Asset, and has watched it happen from both sides.

Takeaways

  • Leadership in Middle Management
  • Communication and Translation in Leadership
  • Generational Differences in the Workplace
  • Burnout and Well-being in the Workplace Compassion fatigue in leaders
  • The importance of self-compassion

Chapters

  • 00:00 Establishing Valued Asset
  • 16:20 Generational Differences in the Workplace
  • 23:44 Burnout and Well-being
  • 29:23 Leadership Challenges and Compassion Fatigue
  • 35:03 Strategies for Reducing Emotional Load
  • 40:30 The Role of Joy in Reducing Burnout
  • 46:12 The Future of Leadership

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>86908a68-3755-47d1-8929-757fbf93f054Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Middle managers absorb pressure from above and below, translate between generations that communicate nothing alike, and are usually the last to be asked how they're going. Katrina Casaclang went from policing to running Valued Asset, and has watched it happen from both sides.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Leadership in Middle Management</li><li>Communication and Translation in Leadership</li><li>Generational Differences in the Workplace</li><li>Burnout and Well-being in the Workplace Compassion fatigue in leaders</li><li>The importance of self-compassion</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Establishing Valued Asset</li><li>16:20 Generational Differences in the Workplace</li><li>23:44 Burnout and Well-being</li><li>29:23 Leadership Challenges and Compassion Fatigue</li><li>35:03 Strategies for Reducing Emotional Load</li><li>40:30 The Role of Joy in Reducing Burnout</li><li>46:12 The Future of Leadership</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p>no00:44:36114Why Middle Managers Burn Out | Katrina Casaclang & Mark Butlerfull<![CDATA[Emotional Intelligence and Empathetic Leadership | Michelle Cannan & Xen Angelides]]>Plenty of people hit their revenue target and feel worse than when they started. Transformational coach Michelle Cannan on why she measures success across health, wealth and happiness rather than any one of them.

Takeaways

  • Lived Experience
  • Emotional Intelligence

Chapters

  • 00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past
  • 10:09 The Success Method and Empathetic Leadership
  • 18:27 Defining Success: Health, Wealth, and Happiness
  • 25:58 The Golden Nugget: Embracing Your Difference

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>9fb500f4-00ce-4c45-a601-748cab34a41cSun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Plenty of people hit their revenue target and feel worse than when they started. Transformational coach Michelle Cannan on why she measures success across health, wealth and happiness rather than any one of them.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Lived Experience</li><li>Emotional Intelligence</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past</li><li>10:09 The Success Method and Empathetic Leadership</li><li>18:27 Defining Success: Health, Wealth, and Happiness</li><li>25:58 The Golden Nugget: Embracing Your Difference</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p>no00:25:39113Emotional Intelligence and Empathetic Leadership | Michelle Cannan & Xen Angelidesfull<![CDATA[Why Mattering at Work Beats Perks | Mark Butler & Carla Berbary]]>Mark Butler discusses the intersection of psychology, leadership, and workplace dynamics, emphasising the importance of well-being in business success and the concept of mattering in the workplace. He also explores the impact of gratitude on productivity, the understanding of burnout, and the role of leadership in mental health support. Additionally, he highlights the shift from reactive to preventative mental health and the practical implementation of preventative mental health in the workplace. The conversation covers engaging discussions, psychological safety in leadership, the cost of missing psychological safety, redefining alpha leadership, effective leadership questions, radical self-care and wellbeing, critical caring conversations, and overcoming conversation fears. Mark Butler shares insights on leadership, psychological safety, and the importance of authentic conversations in the workplace.

Takeaways

  • Well-being is a better predictor of business success than engagement
  • Mattering in the workplace is about feeling noticed, needed, and nurtured Psychological safety is crucial for effective leadership
  • Effective leadership involves asking the right questions and empowering team members
  • Radical self-care and wellbeing are essential for holistic health and performance

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Mark Butler's Work
  • 06:21 Recognizing the Impact of Teachers on Childhood
  • 15:14 Approaching the Topic of Burnout with Humor
  • 23:49 Moving from Reactive to Preventative Mental Health
  • 30:02 Psychological Safety in Leadership
  • 36:12 Redefining Alpha Leadership
  • 43:20 Radical Self-Care and Wellbeing
  • 52:43 Critical Caring Conversations

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>72f91b50-e85f-4c45-ab01-6052410e71ffSun, 31 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Mark Butler discusses the intersection of psychology, leadership, and workplace dynamics, emphasising the importance of well-being in business success and the concept of mattering in the workplace. He also explores the impact of gratitude on productivity, the understanding of burnout, and the role of leadership in mental health support. Additionally, he highlights the shift from reactive to preventative mental health and the practical implementation of preventative mental health in the workplace. The conversation covers engaging discussions, psychological safety in leadership, the cost of missing psychological safety, redefining alpha leadership, effective leadership questions, radical self-care and wellbeing, critical caring conversations, and overcoming conversation fears. Mark Butler shares insights on leadership, psychological safety, and the importance of authentic conversations in the workplace.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Well-being is a better predictor of business success than engagement</li><li>Mattering in the workplace is about feeling noticed, needed, and nurtured Psychological safety is crucial for effective leadership</li><li>Effective leadership involves asking the right questions and empowering team members</li><li>Radical self-care and wellbeing are essential for holistic health and performance</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Mark Butler's Work</li><li>06:21 Recognizing the Impact of Teachers on Childhood</li><li>15:14 Approaching the Topic of Burnout with Humor</li><li>23:49 Moving from Reactive to Preventative Mental Health</li><li>30:02 Psychological Safety in Leadership</li><li>36:12 Redefining Alpha Leadership</li><li>43:20 Radical Self-Care and Wellbeing</li><li>52:43 Critical Caring Conversations</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p>no01:00:18112Why Mattering at Work Beats Perks | Mark Butler & Carla Berbaryfull<![CDATA[Motivation vs Inspiration in Business Growth | Ilona Teremi & Michelle Cannan]]>No amount of free fruit fixes a workplace where people don't feel they matter. Psychologist Mark Butler on what actually moves wellbeing and productivity, and why gratitude does more heavy lifting than most managers expect.

Takeaways

  • Relationships drive business growth
  • Implementation requires vision, engagement, and speed
  • Culture and systems are foundational for business scaling
  • Personal growth is essential for business success
  • Healthy growth is deliberate and strategic, not reactive
  • Inspiration is internal, motivation is external

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>2cbad4e4-f884-4fa7-91f9-3652d51f6ecfSun, 24 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>No amount of free fruit fixes a workplace where people don't feel they matter. Psychologist Mark Butler on what actually moves wellbeing and productivity, and why gratitude does more heavy lifting than most managers expect.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Relationships drive business growth</li><li>Implementation requires vision, engagement, and speed</li><li>Culture and systems are foundational for business scaling</li><li>Personal growth is essential for business success</li><li>Healthy growth is deliberate and strategic, not reactive</li><li>Inspiration is internal, motivation is external</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p><p></p>no00:30:31111Motivation vs Inspiration in Business Growth | Ilona Teremi & Michelle Cannanfull<![CDATA[Becoming a Speaker People Actually Book | Tracey Leak & Melissa J Scott]]>Getting on stage is the easy part. Tracey Leak on building a speaking career where the audience leaves with something they can use on Monday, and why interactive beats polished nearly every time.

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

Takeaways

  • Interactive and Practical Approach
  • Empowerment and Inspiration

]]>d88026cf-0591-4361-9d8e-2008eae9ed0fSun, 17 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Getting on stage is the easy part. Tracey Leak on building a speaking career where the audience leaves with something they can use on Monday, and why interactive beats polished nearly every time.</p><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Interactive and Practical Approach</li><li>Empowerment and Inspiration</li></ul><p></p>no00:32:21110Becoming a Speaker People Actually Book | Tracey Leak & Melissa J Scottfull<![CDATA[Leaving Law to Run the Family Business | Ashley Freeman & Christie Perrin]]>Ashley Freeman left litigation to take over the family business, then went into partnership with her husband. She's candid here about the rebrand, the expansion, and what working with your spouse actually costs.

Takeaways

  • Career transition
  • Family business challenges

Chapters

  • 00:00 Career Transition and Business Beginnings
  • 06:10 Working with a Spouse in Business
  • 14:24 Building a Medical Precinct on the Gold Coast
  • 22:33 Making Terrifying Business Decisions
  • 29:46 Stepping into an Existing Business

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>dbcaac89-1bae-43b3-93b9-2317e13be2d2Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Ashley Freeman left litigation to take over the family business, then went into partnership with her husband. She's candid here about the rebrand, the expansion, and what working with your spouse actually costs.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Career transition</li><li>Family business challenges</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Career Transition and Business Beginnings</li><li>06:10 Working with a Spouse in Business</li><li>14:24 Building a Medical Precinct on the Gold Coast</li><li>22:33 Making Terrifying Business Decisions</li><li>29:46 Stepping into an Existing Business</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p>no00:30:4119Leaving Law to Run the Family Business | Ashley Freeman & Christie Perrinfull<![CDATA[Truth, Purpose and Team Performance | Mark Pope & Jodi Brown]]>Most teams underperform because nobody has said out loud what's expected of them. Mark Pope on rediscovering purpose, setting expectations properly, and why leadership gets uncomfortable before it gets good.

Takeaways

  • Rediscovering purpose after retirement
  • Balancing stretch and support for high performance

Chapters

  • 00:00 Rediscovering Purpose
  • 06:33 Authentic Leadership
  • 14:15 The Importance of Coaching and Development
  • 19:51 Universal Truths in Leadership
  • 26:26 Trust-Building and Integrity
  • 31:43 Connecting with Mark Pope

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>b1c51b1e-0b8c-4ce5-a372-8cfe133ea67dSun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Most teams underperform because nobody has said out loud what's expected of them. Mark Pope on rediscovering purpose, setting expectations properly, and why leadership gets uncomfortable before it gets good.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Rediscovering purpose after retirement</li><li>Balancing stretch and support for high performance</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Rediscovering Purpose</li><li>06:33 Authentic Leadership</li><li>14:15 The Importance of Coaching and Development</li><li>19:51 Universal Truths in Leadership</li><li>26:26 Trust-Building and Integrity</li><li>31:43 Connecting with Mark Pope</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p>no00:32:5318Truth, Purpose and Team Performance | Mark Pope & Jodi Brownfull<![CDATA[Sales Made Simple: Connecting With Any Audience | Kate Osborne & Tracey Leak]]>Selling to a room of strangers and selling to one person are the same skill, done at different volumes. Kate Osborne on reading an audience, and how the conference landscape has shifted underneath everyone.

Takeaways

  1. Connecting with diverse audiences
  2. Sales Made Simple
  3. The changing landscape of conferences

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>0222b0c0-5790-491d-83af-926be78bf7c9Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Selling to a room of strangers and selling to one person are the same skill, done at different volumes. Kate Osborne on reading an audience, and how the conference landscape has shifted underneath everyone.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ol><li>Connecting with diverse audiences</li><li>Sales Made Simple</li><li>The changing landscape of conferences<p></p></li></ol><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p><p></p>no00:27:2617Sales Made Simple: Connecting With Any Audience | Kate Osborne & Tracey Leakfull<![CDATA[The Three Rooms of Leadership | Leon Purton & Michael Ekert]]>You can't lead a team you're not honest with, and you can't be honest with a team if you're not honest with yourself. Author Leon Purton on the three rooms of leadership, and why the difficult conversation is usually the one worth having.

Takeaways

  • Self-awareness is pivotal in leadership
  • Leadership happens in three rooms: leading oneself, leading the team, and leading the culture
  • Difficult conversations are essential in leadership and require empathy, actionable data, and actionable takeaways

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Journey to Leadership
  • 10:38 The Impact of Self-Awareness
  • 21:20 Normalisation in Leadership

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>8bb9da55-9bf1-4136-a576-83e24f403417Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>You can't lead a team you're not honest with, and you can't be honest with a team if you're not honest with yourself. Author Leon Purton on the three rooms of leadership, and why the difficult conversation is usually the one worth having.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Self-awareness is pivotal in leadership</li><li>Leadership happens in three rooms: leading oneself, leading the team, and leading the culture</li><li>Difficult conversations are essential in leadership and require empathy, actionable data, and actionable takeaways</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey to Leadership</li><li>10:38 The Impact of Self-Awareness</li><li>21:20 Normalisation in Leadership</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p>no00:27:1516The Three Rooms of Leadership | Leon Purton & Michael Ekertfull<![CDATA[Starting a Marketing Agency From Scratch | Christie Perrin & Ashley Freeman]]>Christie Perrin built Gwen Creative from nothing, then built Busy Girl Social Club because the community she wanted didn't exist. This is the honest version of starting an agency, including the parts that don't make the highlight reel.

Takeaways

  • Building a successful business in your 20s

• The importance of community and connection in business

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>1589ab5b-dc78-4ad1-8d58-97f6c9f65743Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>Christie Perrin built Gwen Creative from nothing, then built Busy Girl Social Club because the community she wanted didn't exist. This is the honest version of starting an agency, including the parts that don't make the highlight reel.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Building a successful business in your 20s</li></ul><p>• The importance of community and connection in business</p><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p><p></p>no00:30:4915Starting a Marketing Agency From Scratch | Christie Perrin & Ashley Freemanfull<![CDATA[Personal Branding in the Age of AI | Melissa J Scott & Kate Osborne]]>Twenty-five years in marketing and Melissa J Scott has watched every channel that was going to change everything come and go. Her take on AI: the tools shift constantly, but the thing that makes people trust you hasn't moved at all.

Takeaways

  • Personal Branding
  • Authenticity

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>19729e54-69e0-419c-a0b7-a7eb2273bd6bSun, 05 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p>Twenty-five years in marketing and Melissa J Scott has watched every channel that was going to change everything come and go. Her take on AI: the tools shift constantly, but the thing that makes people trust you hasn't moved at all.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Personal Branding</li><li>Authenticity</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p>no00:16:2814Personal Branding in the Age of AI | Melissa J Scott & Kate Osbornefull<![CDATA[Mental Health in High-Pressure Industries | Craig Tulczyn & Carly Woods]]>High-pressure industries are full of people who look fine and aren't. Craig on isolation, the point where personal responsibility for your own mental health starts, and what workplaces keep getting wrong about it.

Takeaways

  • Personal growth from lived experience
  • Impact of isolation on mental health

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Journey of Personal Growth
  • 15:18 Taking Responsibility for Mental Health

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>580d0874-152e-4f7e-a624-305820b3aa8eSun, 29 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>High-pressure industries are full of people who look fine and aren't. Craig on isolation, the point where personal responsibility for your own mental health starts, and what workplaces keep getting wrong about it.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Personal growth from lived experience</li><li>Impact of isolation on mental health</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey of Personal Growth</li><li>15:18 Taking Responsibility for Mental Health</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p>no00:25:5313Mental Health in High-Pressure Industries | Craig Tulczyn & Carly Woodsfull<![CDATA[Thriving vs Surviving: The Burnout We Normalised | Carla Berbary & Leon Purton]]>Somewhere along the way we started treating exhaustion as a sign of commitment. Carla Berbary on the inner voice you picked up in childhood, and the difference between surviving your week and actually thriving in it.

Takeaways

  • Childhood impact on adult life
  • Thriving vs Surviving
  • Listening to the inner voice
  • Normalization of burnout
  • Resilience and burnout
  • Combining story with information

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Impact of Childhood on Adult Life
  • 07:15 Normalization of Burnout
  • 20:14 Resilience and Burnout

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

]]>1e527f89-5c50-4619-977e-a878b4a3034eSun, 22 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>Somewhere along the way we started treating exhaustion as a sign of commitment. Carla Berbary on the inner voice you picked up in childhood, and the difference between surviving your week and actually thriving in it.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Childhood impact on adult life</li><li>Thriving vs Surviving</li><li>Listening to the inner voice</li><li>Normalization of burnout</li><li>Resilience and burnout</li><li>Combining story with information</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Impact of Childhood on Adult Life</li><li>07:15 Normalization of Burnout</li><li>20:14 Resilience and Burnout</li></ul><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p>no00:25:1712Thriving vs Surviving: The Burnout We Normalised | Carla Berbary & Leon Purtonfull<![CDATA[Mental Health Beyond the Corporate Checkbox | Jodi Brown & Tracey Leak]]>What happens when we stop treating mental health like a corporate checkbox… and start talking about it like real humans?

Mental health week is not a mental health strategy. Jodi Brown on what genuine support looks like inside a business, and how confidence and stress feed each other in both directions.

Together they explore:
• The moment Jodi realised mental health needed to be spoken about differently
• The biggest challenges he sees across businesses, communities, and youth today
• Why audiences often switch off from traditional mental health education
• How lived experience changes the way conversations land
• What organisations often get wrong when trying to address mental health
• The role confidence, stress, and responsibility play in modern life
• And the small shifts that can create powerful personal change

This is a thoughtful, practical, and refreshingly real conversation about mental health — one that moves beyond buzzwords and into conversations that genuinely connect.

If you organise events, work with teams, support young people, or simply want to understand mental health conversations in a more human way, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.

And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.

Browse the directory → https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au

🎙️ Featuring Jodi Brown, interviewed by Tracey Leak
From the Gold Coast Speakers Podcast — showcasing the voices shaping conversations across our region.

]]>6b5c7c1a-fcd7-4a53-ae22-39f75fef9a63Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:47:21 GMT<p>What happens when we stop treating mental health like a corporate checkbox… and start talking about it like real humans?</p><p></p><p>Mental health week is not a mental health strategy. Jodi Brown on what genuine support looks like inside a business, and how confidence and stress feed each other in both directions.</p><p></p><p>Together they explore:<br />• The moment Jodi realised mental health needed to be spoken about differently<br />• The biggest challenges he sees across businesses, communities, and youth today<br />• Why audiences often switch off from traditional mental health education<br />• How lived experience changes the way conversations land<br />• What organisations often get wrong when trying to address mental health<br />• The role confidence, stress, and responsibility play in modern life<br />• And the small shifts that can create powerful personal change</p><p></p><p>This is a thoughtful, practical, and refreshingly real conversation about mental health — one that moves beyond buzzwords and into conversations that genuinely connect.</p><p></p><p>If you organise events, work with teams, support young people, or simply want to understand mental health conversations in a more human way, this episode will give you plenty to think about.</p><p></p><p>Gold Coast Speakers is a directory of speakers available for conferences, workshops and corporate events. If you're planning an event, you can browse profiles and get in touch with speakers directly.</p><p>And if you speak professionally, a listing is how organisers find you.</p><p>Browse the directory → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au" target="_blank">https://goldcoastspeakers.com.au</a></p><p></p><p>🎙️ Featuring <b>Jodi Brown</b>, interviewed by <b>Tracey Leak</b><br />From the <b>Gold Coast Speakers Podcast</b> — showcasing the voices shaping conversations across our region.</p>no00:21:3911Mental Health Beyond the Corporate Checkbox | Jodi Brown & Tracey Leakfull