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How to be a black belt leader and entrepreneur. A conversation with Joseph Healy and David Hornery.

Building a Disruptive Business from Scratch: Lessons from Judo Bank Founders
Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Every Step podcast. In today's episode, your hosts Krystyna Weston and Judith Beck are joined by Joseph Healy and David Hornery, masterminds behind the unprecedented success story of Judo Bank, an Australian unicorn in the tightly regulated banking sector. Despite the challenges inherent in entering a formidable industry, Joseph and David accomplished the unthinkable, challenging conventional norms and establishing a game-changing institution.
Joseph and David are also the authors of Black Belt – A Masterclass for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs.
Setting the Stage for Success: 
Starting with a Vision  - Joseph and David set the groundwork for their banking revolution by embracing the principle of "starting with the end in mind." In this episode, they unveil how a clear, well-defined vision served as their guiding light, allowing them to navigate the uncharted territory of their industry.
Turning Investors into Believers: 
From Zero to Funded  - Discover the art of rallying investors to believe in your new idea. The podcast delves into the ingenious strategies employed by Joseph and David to secure funds from the ground up. This pivotal insight serves as a beacon for entrepreneurs seeking to finance their innovative concepts.
Crafting a Stellar Team: 
Assembling Talent for Triumph - The journey of building a business from scratch necessitates an all-star team. Tune in as Joseph and David share their tactics for attracting top-tier talent, often convincing them to take a leap of faith for the greater cause. Learn how to foster an environment where expertise aligns with passion, even when financial sacrifices are involved.
Navigating Darkness: 
Planning and Persevering - Every entrepreneurial venture faces its darkest days. Joseph and David recount their personal experiences of recalibrating their strategy during challenging times. Their story underscores the importance of adaptability, innovation, and the willingness to reconsider the plan when faced with unexpected hurdles.
Resilience as the Ultimate Tool: 
Overcoming Adversity  -  Resilience emerges as a resounding theme throughout this episode. Drawing parallels from their judo-inspired ethos, our guests elucidate how resilience acts as the linchpin for surmounting obstacles. Learn how setbacks can be transformed into stepping stones for growth and transformation.
Age as an Advantage: 
Entrepreneurship After 50 - Bucking the traditional narrative, Joseph and David expound on the advantages of embarking on a business journey after the age of 50. Their unique perspective offers a fresh outlook on leveraging life experience and connections to forge a successful path.
The Power of Networking: 
Cultivating Meaningful Connections  - Uncover the hidden gems of building relationships in the business realm. Joseph and David share the instrumental role that connections played in their journey. Discover how networking, nurturing authentic relationships, and fostering alliances can propel your venture to new heights.
Join us in this compelling episode as we unravel the captivating journey of Joseph Healy and David Hornery, pioneers who dared to revolutionize an industry. The invaluable insights shared in this episode promise to illuminate your path in the world of entrepreneurship.
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How to create a culture of candour. A conversation with Elly Johnson.

As a leader are you creating a culture of candour? Are team members confident to speak the truth or are they afraid to be open and honest? How well do people react when feedback is provided? Do we make it safe for people to be truthful with us?
In this episode of Every Step podcast, Krystyna Weston and Judith Beck are joined by Elly Johnson where we discuss creating a culture of candour. This episode is a continuation of the conversation we had with Elly on the subject of Truth and Deception (Episode #12). In this episode we expand on our conversation and explore:
🌟 Are you creating a culture of trust in your organisation? Do words match actions?
🌟 Does your team feel they can speak freely, or do they hide the truth from you and others?
🌟 How are you as an employee showing your colleagues and employer that you are dependable?
🌟 Are you taking responsibility for how you react and how others react to you?
🌟 Do you have emotional maturity during a conversation? How well do people respond to feedback?
 
Elly Johnson is a respected thought leader specialising in the topics of confidence, connection, and truth. With career foundations in law enforcement, sales and leadership, Elly has been training, speaking, and consulting to global businesses, government agencies, groups, and individuals for over 20 years.Elly has trained and presented in person to thousands across seven countries, and many more virtually. Her expansive experience includes consulting with and developing programs for national security and intelligence agencies, law enforcement as well as working with global businesses.
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Unreasonable Hospitality. A conversation with Will Guidara.

What is unreasonable hospitality and what does it take to deliver it❓ Are you practising it in your business❓Have you empowered your employees to provide unreasonable hospitality❓ 
In this episode of Every Step, Krystyna Weston and Judith Beck are joined by the best-selling author of ‘Unreasonable Hospitality’ - Will Guidara. Will is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park which under his leadership was named #1 on the list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. Will was named one of Crain’s New York Business’s, 40 under 40 - an annual list of the most accomplished New York City based business professionals under 40. Will is also the recipient of the Wall Street Journal magazine Innovator Award.
In this episode, we discuss:
 🌟 Listening to your customers and going the extra mile
🌟 How you can implement unreasonable hospitality and create an experience your customers will never forget
🌟How your business can thrive by just doing simple things.
 
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What are the hot topics right now? A conversation with Deborah Pardes

Are you oversharing❓ Do you know where you stand in your business❓Why go back to the office❓Are you quietly thinking of quitting ❓
In this episode of Every Step podcast, Judith Beck and Krystyna Weston are joined by the very talented and inspirational  Deborah Parades who is the VP of Stories at Swell. This conversation goes in a lot of directions and covers a lot of ground. Put your earphones on and go for a walk,  because this one is perfect for that morning pick-me-up and reality check.
 We explore:
🌟 What is the mood at work? Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
🌟 Are leaders oversharing on social feeds etc, trying to be their authentic selves? Does that work or is it out of control? 
🌟 We have all seen many cycles – is this just another one or did it have more of an impact on the work environment? What major changes have taken place?
 
As VP of Stories and Voices at Swell, an emerging audio platform, Deborah has participated in more than 30K conversations, including serving as the host for conversations with global thought leaders, including inventor Steven Wozniak, director Nicole Holofcener, and famous actor and orator Stephen Fry. Deborah was a featured speaker at SXSW, with more than 1500 participants and a lively Q & A about the future of social audio. 
 
She has hosted corporate podcasts and live public broadcasts including Get Smart Radio and Pause Podcast for Standard Homeopathy. The latter was a series of live, recorded events in Los Angeles that covered the facts and misconceptions of women’s health and menopause. Deborah is also the founder of Artists for Literacy, an educational non-profit that empowers low-level readers with access to complex texts through alternative means.
 
Deborah is also a talented musician and her Songs Inspired by Literature (SIBL) project secured the support of the California State Library and participation of A-list artists, including Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Tom Waits, and Suzanne Vega. Media coverage has included NPR, BBC, New York Times, and RollingStone. Her Arresting Knowledge news literacy project teaches basic media literacy skills, along with bias training. She has facilitated these workshops across the country, in a variety of community-based organizations, public libraries, and schools, including the University of Rhode Island, Stanford University, and Columbia School of Journalism. 
 
For more on Deborah, visit her website: www.deborahpardes.com
 
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How to be your own leadership coach. A conversation with Karen Stein

Is it possible to coach yourself? What are the skills you need? In this episode of Every Step, Judith Beck and Krystyna Weston are joined by Karen Stein author of Be Your Own Leadership Coach (self-coaching strategies to lead your way). 
What skills do you need to be your own coach?
 We explore:
🌟 How to start the process of self-coaching
🌟 How to self motivate
🌟 Are you the best coach for you, or do you need additional help?
Karen Stein is an Executive Coach with a depth of business experience from +30 years in the professional services industry, including 23 as a Partner of Deloitte. Following her completion of her Master of Science in Coaching Psychology, she commenced her second career designing and implementing the Coaching Program for Women Partners at Deloitte. 
Karen most recently published her first book, Be your own leadership coach (self-coaching strategies to lead your way). Her hope is that this will provide more equity to coaching by sharing evidence-based self-coaching practices, which can be used by you, in the moment, when your coach is not on hand.  Through building your self-coaching strategies you will be better equipped to lead as your best self, improving your well-being and that of your teams, organisation, and communities.
 
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What Makes a Wise Leader? A conversation with Dr Suzi Skinner and Dr Paul Lawrence

In this episode of Every Step, Judith Beck and Krystyna Weston are joined by Dr Suzi Skinner and Dr Paul Lawrence, co-authors of ‘The Wise Leader’.  We discuss what makes a wise leader in today's environment.
 In this episode, we explore: 🌟 What makes a wise leader 🌟 What can organisations do to ensure they are nurturing wise leaders
🌟 How do leaders coming into a new team develop relationships with their team
🌟 How reflective techniques can help in your journey to be a wise leader.About Suzi
Dr Suzi Skinner (PhD) is a published author, researcher, international leadership practitioner and Managing Director of Roar People - a global leadership consultancy in Sydney and Seattle. Suzi works with organizations internationally to accelerate change toward more inclusive leadership practices and build cultures of leadership at every level. Suzi’s compelling approach combines the proven evidence base of leadership and executive coaching with fresh perspectives on tapping into the leadership potential of every individual.
Suzi coaches and facilitates at executive and board level in a range of leading international organizations including Cisco; Dell; Expedia; Microsoft; Kimberly Clark; Ernst & Young; BUPA; Lloyds International; Stockland; Australian Unity; Google; Pepsico and many more. Her innovative programs titled “What’s Your Leader Identity?” have been conducted in the USA, Europe, Asia and Australia and continue to successfully challenge outdated notions of leading.
Suzi’s book: “Build Your Leader Identity – A Practical Guide to Leading Authentically from Any Position” has sold thousands of copies globally. Suzi was also awarded the Outstanding Women Leaders Award by the World Women Leadership Congress (WWLC) for her work in providing leadership development programs for women in India and internationally.
 
About Paul
 
Paul is a facilitator, coach, change consultant and researcher. After completing a PhD in Psychology, Paul embarked upon a corporate career with BP plc, leading teams and businesses in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Australia and Japan.
Paul has been working as a coach and consultant since 2007, based in Sydney Australia, and has over 4,500 coaching hours working with individuals, groups and teams.
Paul conducts research on a regular basis and has published more than a dozen academic articles and book chapters. He has authored six books Leading Change: How Successful Leaders Approach Change Management, Coaching in Three Dimensions: Meeting the Challenges of a Complex World and The Tao of Dialogue, Coaching Systemically: Five Ways of Thinking About Systems, The Team Leader Instruction Manual and The Wise Leader.
Paul has taught coaching at the Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong, is an Honorary Research Associate at Oxford Brookes University, and established the Association for Coaching in Australia.
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FMCG Start Ups. Are you ready for a reality check? A conversation with Dr Hazel MacTavish-West

In this episode of Every Step, Judith Beck and Krystyna Weston our joined by Dr Hazel MacTavish-West.  We discuss FMCG start-ups and the hard reality of getting your “baby” ready for market.
 In this episode, we explore:🌟 The enormous value mentoring offers to get your product off the ground
🌟 Are you ready to hear the cold hard facts? Your baby isn’t quite up to scratch!
🌟 Taking hard feedback isn’t easy but so necessary
🌟 Are your expectations realistic?
🌟 The challenges of working with your partner.
Hazel is a strong believer in ‘together we are more’. In 2019 Hazel had the vision to help start-up businesses start, scale, and grow. This vision led to Hazel founding Seedlab Tasmania, an incubator and accelerator program to support start-up Tasmanian agri-businesses to start, scale and grow. This program continues, supporting businesses producing a wider range of consumer products. Hazel’s contagious passion combined with the high economic and social impact delivered by the accelerator program drew interest from the Woolworths Group. In 2021, the Woolworths Group committed to $4M of funding to help small businesses and Founders become retail-ready and pitch to national retailers. Seedlab Australia was born.
As Co-Founder and CEO of Seedlab Australia, Hazel leads an Executive team of trusted advisors, nurtures a connected community of over 400 Founders and has made dreams real for Australian entrepreneurs. Prior to Seedlab, Hazel spent most of her career as a curious food scientist working on diverse and award-winning projects. Hazel consulted to many agri-food businesses, and she still regularly writes articles and provides media commentary. Hazel has a PhD from the University of Tasmania and a Bachelor of Science, Agriculture from University of Sydney. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science & Technology, Chartered Agriculturalist, Australian Association of Agricultural Consultants and Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology.
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How to leverage your existing skills to change industries. A conversation with Stephen Coulter.

Listen to our first recorded episode where we convinced Krystyna’s husband, Stephen Coulter, to be our very first guest. Stephen is a successful corporate executive and serial entrepreneur with an extensive background in banking, payments, loyalty and now transport and micromobility.
After recording we realised we should publish this episode as there are a lot of great tips and Stephen was happy for us to share his wisdom. Our enthusiasm meant we explored a number of topics. With more than 20 podcasts now published, there have been some improvements. Not least of which, Judith has a new plant in her office and Krystyna has a new fur baby and new home with lots of light shining into her new office.
In this episode, we explore:
How to create longevity in your career
How you can leverage your existing skills to move to another industry
Why moving industries can be advantageous so don’t be afraid
Taking a job early in your career that may not be fun but will be instrumental to your development
Do you like the people you work for and are you having fun
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The Future of Work is Remote - A conversation with Liam Martin

In this episode of Every Step, Judith Beck and Krystyna Weston are joined by Liam Martin, best-selling author of Running Remote. Liam is Co-Founder of TimeDoctor, one of the world's leading time-tracking software for remote teams. 
Through his work in the past decade and more, he has developed a reputation as a highly influential and supportive advocate of the adoption of remote-first management and cultures in organisations around the world. Since 2017 Liam has been the co-organizer of the world’s largest conference for building and scaling remote teams, Running Remote. 
🔍 In this episode, we explore:
🌟 Key issues companies are facing implementing a remote strategy
🌟 How new employees effectively communicate when remote 
🌟 Do we need managers or is the role better framed as an educator/coach?
🌟 Effectively embracing new technology
 
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We also asked Liam to chime in on one of our  Every Step Q&A answering a question sent in by one of our listeners. 
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Finding your entrepreneurial spirit. A conversation with Lisa Messenger.

In this episode of Every Step Judith Beck and Krystyna Weston chat with Lisa Messenger, Entrepreneur, best-selling author and Founder & Editor in Chief at the Collective Hub about finding your entrepreneurial spirit.
We discuss:
Taking risks and finding your entrepreneurial spirit
The current environment and if its harder now to follow your dream
How grit and passion help you succeed
Lisa launched The Messenger Group in 2001, which has since custom-published more than 400 books for companies and individuals. Lisa has authored and co-authored more than 36 books and become an authority in the start-up scene. Most notably, Lisa charted her rollercoaster ride to success in the best-selling book Daring & Disruptive and its sequel Life & Love, which reached #1 on Booktopia.
Her passion is to challenge individuals and corporations to change the way they think, take them out of their comfort zone and prove there is more than one way to do anything. She encourages entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and innovation and lives life to the absolute max. With fans including Sir Richard Branson, New York Times Best-selling author Bradley Trevor Grieve, and a social media following of well over 800,000 across the Collective Hub platforms, Lisa’s vision is to build a community of like-minded people who want to challenge the status quo and change the world.
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