Leadership Conversations From the Heart: Hamish Tedeschi CEO of Mechanical Rock

Leadership Conversations From the Heart is a special podcast series within The Upside Podcast, created as part of the Men's Health Project 2026. Through authentic conversations with leaders from across Australia, this series explores the human side of leadership — beyond titles, success and achievement. Together, we unpack vulnerability, resilience, mental health, wellbeing, purpose and what it truly means to lead from the heart. In this episode, we're joined by Hamish Tedeschi, an experienced leader in Information Systems, innovation and digital transformation, with a passion for using technology to create meaningful human impact. Hamish shares his insights on leadership, vulnerability, resilience and the importance of genuine human connection in an increasingly digital world. Together, we explore the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence, how technology can support mental wellbeing, and the responsibility leaders have to ensure innovation remains human-centred. We also discuss the development of the Happi App, the future of wellbeing technology, and why the most powerful innovations are often those that help people feel more connected, supported and understood. This conversation is a reminder that while technology continues to evolve, our need for human connection remains unchanged. Happiness Co Foundation Making happiness attainable https://happinesscofoundation.com/ https://www.instagram.com/happinessco_foundation/ https://www.facebook.com/happinesscofoundation/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/happiness-co-foundation/