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Arete Podcast with Richard Triggs

by Richard Triggs

Arete is a Greek word that essentially means “the fulfilment of one’s full potential”. Or as the famous Greek author Homer wrote, “where heroes gather to realise their full potential”.The Arete podcast is designed to showcase the careers of leading CEOs, Chairs and other successful senior leaders. Rather than a formal interview, this is a relaxed “fireside chat” style conversation, where Richard Triggs talks to the guest about their careers, key achievements, lessons learned along the way, and other interesting elements about how their careers have unfolded over the years.The idea is that aspiring and incumbent C-Suite executives and Non Executive Directors will have the ability to listen to those “who have walked the path before them”, in order to gain some insights and wisdom, and thereby accelerate the listener’s own career to its fullest potential.Richard is the Managing Partner of Arete Executive, a boutique executive search firm based in Brisbane. Richard Triggs’ new book “U

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  1. 235 Marty Moore – Leadership Without the Bullshit

    In this episode of the Arete Podcast, Richard Triggs welcomes back his very first podcast guest, Marty Moore—former CEO of CS Energy and co-founder of No Bullshit Leadership. Marty shares why effective leadership means setting high standards, having honest conversations and making hard decisions,...

  2. 234 Errol Leboydre – AI, Information Governance and Keeping Business Human

    In this episode of the Arete Podcast, Richard Triggs sits down with Errol Leboydre, Managing Director of WyldLynx, to explore information governance, AI, business growth and what technology might mean for the future of work. Errol’s career has taken him from the Royal Australian Air Force and...

  3. 233 Mark Brand – Finding Your Tribe: Leadership, Peer Advisory and the Power of Vistage

    In this episode of the Arete Podcast, Richard Triggs sits down with Mark Brand, Vistage Practice Chair, executive coach and leadership facilitator, to explore the value of peer advisory, the realities of leadership and why having the right people around you can make such a difference in business....

  4. 232 Jason Malouin – Personal Presence, Powerful Images and Showing Up as Yourself

    Jason Malouin – Personal Presence, Powerful Images and Showing Up as Yourself In this episode of the Arete Podcast, Richard Triggs sits down with Jason Malouin, founder of Superpower Portraits, to explore professional photography, personal presence and what it means to create an image that...

  5. 231 Brian Cooke – Angel Investing, AI and the Power of Diversification

    In this episode of the Arete Podcast, Richard Triggs sits down with Brian Cooke, Co-Founder of MooCoo Ventures and a key figure in the Brisbane Angels community, to explore angel investing, AI, risk and the realities of backing early-stage companies. Brian currently works with investors through a...

  6. 230 Brad Church – Wealth, Values and Building a Successful Life

    In this episode of the Arete Podcast, Richard Triggs sits down with Brad Church, Chief Executive and Senior Advisor at Goodman Private Wealth, to explore wealth, values, wellbeing and what it really means to build a successful life. Brad has been with Goodman Private Wealth for 28 years, having...

  7. 227 John Lewis – Construction, Technology and Building What Does Not Yet Exist

    In this episode of the Arete Podcast, Richard Triggs sits down with John Lewis, Co-Founder of Lewis Woolcott and Lware, to explore entrepreneurship, innovation and the changing future of major infrastructure projects. John’s career began on construction sites in the UK after he left university...

  8. 228 Dr Meg Hooper – Culture, Collaboration and Leading People Through Change

    In this episode of the Arete Podcast, Richard Triggs sits down with Dr Meg Hooper, organisational psychologist and founder of Carousel Consulting, to explore workplace culture, collaboration and what it takes to lead people successfully through change. Meg has a PhD in organisational psychology…

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  9. 229 Tim Dwyer – Business Alignment, AI and Navigating the Next Era of Growth

    In this episode of the Arete Podcast, Richard Triggs reconnects with business strategist and author Tim Dwyer to discuss business alignment, cultural transformation and how organisations can prepare for the opportunities and disruption created by AI. Tim shares the thinking behind his new book,...

  10. 226 Richard Palmer - Building Businesses That Are Actually Worth Something

    In this episode of the Arete Podcast, Richard Triggs sits down with Richard Palmer, Co-Founder and Partner at Qurate Advisory, to explore what it really takes to build a business that has lasting value. Richard has spent more than 25 years across corporate advisory, investment, governance,...

  11. 225 Teva Smith - Creativity, Personal Brand and the Courage to Be Seen

    In this episode of the Arete Executive Podcast, Richard Triggs sits down with Teva Smith, communications strategist, content creator and fractional communications consultant, to explore the power of creativity, personal brand and human connection in a world overloaded with digital noise. Teva’s...

  12. 224 Ewan McDonald - CEO & Founding Director - Spectra

    In this episode of the Arete Executive Podcast, Richard Triggs sits down with Ewan McDonald, Founder and CEO of Spectra, to discuss the realities of building and sustaining a business through some of the most volatile conditions in the oil and gas sector. Ewan shares the story behind founding the...

  13. 223 Birgit Schnelle – Certified EOS Implementer – Entrepreneurial Coach – EOS Worldwide

    223 Birgit Schnelle – Certified EOS Implementer – Entrepreneurial Coach – EOS Worldwide by Richard Triggs

  14. 222 Andrew Rodgers – CEO of CST Hire and Non-Executive Director

    In this episode of the Arete Executive Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Rodgers, Chief Executive Officer of CST Hire, Chair and Non-Executive Director. With more than two decades of leadership experience across resources, manufacturing, infrastructure, and professional services, Andrew shares the...

  15. 221 Damien van Brunschot – Director at EvolveResolve and Host of The Resolution Room

    In this episode of the Arete Executive Podcast, I sit down with Damien van Brunschot — Director of EvolveResolve, host of The Resolution Room podcast, leadership coach and trainer, and former Managing Partner with 29 years of legal experience. Damien shares his journey from decades in commercial...

  16. 220 Tim Dwyer – Business Growth Strategist – Creator of the Tolemy Map

    In this episode of the Arete Executive Podcast, I sit down with Tim Dwyer, business growth strategist and founder of Tolemy, to explore how leaders can create clarity, alignment, and activation across their organisations. Tim shares the journey from his early vision in 2008 to develop a “Google...

  17. 219 Zena Burgess - Chief Executive Officer at Australian Psychological Society

    In this episode of the Arete Executive Podcast, I speak with Dr Zena Burgess FAICD FAPS, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Psychological Society, about her leadership journey across psychology, governance, and health reform. Zena shares how she scaled APS into a digitally enabled...

  18. 218 Vincent Berry – Director – Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Specialist – Sajen Legal

    In this episode of the Arete Executive Podcast, I speak with Vincent Berry, Director at Sajen Legal, about how business owners and executives can better protect their organisations from legal risk. Vincent shares his journey from young lawyer to firm director, why commercial litigation and...

  19. 217 Kylie Sprott – Board Director – Advisor – Speaker – Founder of Sprott Methods

    In this episode, I sit down with Kylie Sprott to explore her journey from senior executive roles into a true portfolio career that blends board directorships, consulting, mentoring, writing, and public speaking. Central to this transition is her latest venture, Sprott Methods—a leadership…

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  20. 216 Ashton Bishop - CEO - Enterprise Strategy & Marketing Specialist

    In this episode, I sit down with Ashton Bishop, CEO of Step Change, to talk all things marketing, such as why so much of it fails, and how challenger businesses can cut through the noise without outspending their competition. We trace Ashton’s journey from co-creating 'R U OK? Day' to building a...

  21. 215 Dr Gavriel Schneider - CEO & Strategic Risk Expert - Author of Presilience - Risk 2 Solution

    In this episode, I’m joined once again by Dr Gavriel "Gav" Schneider — CEO, author, strategic risk expert, and one of Australia’s foremost thinkers on how to navigate uncertainty and unlock human potential. We dive deep into his latest book, 'Presilience: How to Navigate Risk, Embrace Opportunity...

  22. 214 Darren Finkelstein- International Accountability Coach

    In this episode, Richard Triggs interviews long-time colleague Darren Finkelstein on how accountability drives performance, reduces overwhelm, and creates real behavioural change in teams and individuals. They reflect on Darren’s pivot from Apple executive to boating entrepreneur to becoming a...

  23. 213 Trudy MacDonald – Leadership Strategist – Organisational Psychologist – Founder of Talent Code HR

    In this episode of the Arete Podcast, I speak with Trudy MacDonald, founder of Talent Code HR and a former CEO of three organisations, with a background in organisational psychology. Trudy shares powerful insights into the post-pandemic leadership landscape and what it takes to build...

  24. 212 - Andrew Griffiths - Entrepreneurial Futurist - Speaker - Business Author - Book Coach

    In this episode of the Arete Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Griffiths, a renowned author and speaker. Andrew reflects on our 11-year friendship and shares his journey from buying a dive shop at 17 to becoming an international sales manager and eventually a prolific author…

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  25. 211 - Jake Swinglehurst – CEO – Lucas’ Papaw Remedies

    In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jake Swinglehurst, the CEO of Lucas' Papaw Remedies. Jake, who has been sporting his iconic mustache for seven years, shares the fascinating history of Lucas' Papaw Remedies, a family-owned business founded by Dr. Lucas in 1910. Jake discusses...

  26. 210 - Rex Urwin - Business Consulting - Executive Coach - Mind Matters

    In this episode, I reconnect with my long-time friend and mentor Rex Urwin, who joins me on the Arete Podcast. Rex shares his journey from coaching to mentoring, emphasising the transformative potential within each individual. We discuss the significance of mentorship, the evolution of personal...

  27. 208 - Mark Billsborough - Managing Director - Bennett + Bennett

    In this episode, I sit down with Mark, the Managing Director of Bennett + Bennett. We discuss his experiences growing up in Brisbane, his journey in the land surveying industry, and his rise through the ranks at Bennett and Bennett. Mark shares insights on the company’s history, their involvement...

  28. 207 - Nick Symonds - Architect - MAS - Architecture Studio

    In this episode of the Arete Podcast, I welcome Nick Symonds, the director of MAS, a Brisbane-based architecture studio specialising in hotels, resorts, and multi-residential projects. Nick shares insights into his company's focus, the transition from an established firm to starting his own...

  29. 206 - Matthew Dowd - Co-Founder - Keystone Training Group

    Growing any business takes skill, but growing one through strategic acquisitions takes a special kind of skill. It’s a skill that comes naturally to Matthew Dowd, CEO of Perth-based Keystone Training Group. Matthew joined me on the Arete Podcast, sharing details of the journey the growing...

  30. 205 - Darren Godwell - Chief Executive Officer - i2i Global

    205 - Darren Godwell - Chief Executive Officer - i2i Global by Richard Triggs

  31. 204 - David Smith - Chair & CEO - Ceres Tag Ltd

    204 - David Smith - Chair & CEO - Ceres Tag Ltd by Richard Triggs

  32. 203 - Mark Burgess - CEO & Managing Director - Quickstep Holdings

    The sky's the limit when it comes to aerospace, and ASX-listed Quickstep taking that literally. I spoke with Mark Burgess, MD and CEO, about the stellar growth the company has had in recent years, growing from a staff of 12 to 265 just on one manufacturing site alone. The company has diversified...

  33. 202 - Andrew Penfold AM - Executive Director - Australian Indigenous Education Foundation

    When you can contribute to improving the education and prospects of young people, you can sleep at night knowing that your work is worthwhile. This interview gives us a brief, behind-the-scenes look at the work of an organisation that’s doing fantastic work and changing lives at the point where...

  34. 201 Peter Glodic - Executive Chairman - Omnii

    Omnii is a collaboration between some of the most talented minds in the safety and fire protection industry. Listen in as Peter shares the story of the birth of the business and their rise to having a team of 56 people across the east coast of Australia, and with affiliates in the US, Canada…

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  35. 200 Douglas Dart - Director - GCI Group Australia

    Engineering workshops have come a long way in the past 30 years. With the advent of computer-aided design (CAD), laser cutting and CNC folding, much of what used to be noisy and dirty work is now done by machines that wouldn’t look out of place in a hospital. My guest on the podcast this week is...

  36. 199 Nick Bamford - Managing Director - SRO Technology

    While most industries have embraced digital innovations over the past 30 years or so, few people probably appreciate the enthusiasm with which the energy and resources sector have done so in that time. With infrastructure downtime costing hundreds of thousands of dollars per hour, and…

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  37. 198 Patricia Reid and Lee Knight - Chair and Director - Kookaburra Kids

    Open discussion about mental health issues has lost a lot of the stigma it used to have in years gone by. But one aspect of mental health that we don’t hear a lot about is the impact on children growing up with parents struggling with mental health issues, diagnosed or otherwise. Luckily we have...

  38. 197 Patrick Nolan - CEO & Artistic Director - Opera Queensland

    Opera Queensland website: www.oq.com.au/ Patrick Nolan on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patrickjgnolan/ Richard Triggs LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs Arete Executive website: www.areteexecutive.com.au Richard's book on Amazon: areteexecutive.com.au/free-book/

  39. 196 Phil Shipley - Director and Co-Founder - CompliantERP

    While advances in technology should theoretically make things simpler, the reality is that it actually makes things more complex. Luckily though, we've got people like Phil Shipley who can make sense of out of complexity. Phil and his wife own two businesses, CompliantERP and Cerpass Software,...

  40. 194 Barton Green – CEO – Committee for Brisbane

    Few executives get through their career without having to tackle change management on multiple occasions, but few people thrive at it quite like my guest on the podcast this week, Barton Green. Barton is the current CEO of The Committee for Brisbane, a not-for-profit established in 1958 as the...

  41. 192 - Jack Reis - CEO, Baidam Solutions

    What do you do when a promising professional sporting career with the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League is cut short by injury? For Thursday Island born, Jack Reis, it meant an unexpected diversion to studying business and finance, a diversion that ultimately led to him co-founding...

  42. 191 - Mitchell Giles - CEO - Lives Lived Well

    How many people do you know who can be in the same job for 17 years and still feel like they are 'living the dream'? Mitchell Giles was the CEO of the Alcohol and Drug Foundation of Queensland (ADFQ), before it merged with the Gold Coast Drug Council in 2012 to become Lives Lived Well, and he's...

  43. 190 - Theo Psaros - Executive Chairman - Metallica Minerals Limited

    The mining and resources sector often gets a bad rap when it comes to environmental credentials, but what most people don't realise is that mining is actually critical for many of the emerging technologies that environmentalists are urging us to switch to. Glass for solar panels, for example,...

  44. 189 - Yaron Lifschitz – CEO and Artistic Director – Circa Contemporary Circus

    Yaron Lifschitz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaron-lifschitz-73683056/#experience CIRCA Website: https://circa.org.au/ Richard Triggs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs/ Arete Website: https://www.areteexecutive.com.au/

  45. 188 - Brad Welsh – Chief Executive Officer – Energy Resources of Australia

    Brad Welsh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-welsh-a880a449/ Energy Resources Australia Website: http://www.energyres.com.au/ Richard Triggs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs/ Arete Executive Website: https://www.areteexecutive.com.au/

  46. 187 - Leanne Harwood - President of Accommodation Association - IHG Hotels & Resorts

    IHG Hotels & Resorts Website: https://www.ihgplc.com/en/ Leanne Harwood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-harwood-0a89892a/ Richard Triggs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs/ Arete Website: https://www.areteexecutive.com.au/

  47. 186 - Trevor Weatherhead - Chair - Australian Honey Bee Industry Council

    Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Website: https://honeybee.org.au/ Richard Triggs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs/ Arete Website: https://www.areteexecutive.com.au/

  48. 185 - Ben Strong - Director Minerals and Metals – APAC/Africa/ - Ausenco

    Ben Strong LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-strong/ Ausenco Website: https://www.ausenco.com/ Richard Triggs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs/ Arete Website: https://www.areteexecutive.com.au/

  49. 184 - Jared Hawkins - Managing Director - ActivTec Solutions

    Jared Hawkins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-hawkins-02404b86/ ActivTec Website: https://www.activtec.com.au/ Richard Triggs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs/ Arete Executive Website: https://www.areteexecutive.com.au/

  50. 183 - Dr Belinda McLennan - VET Development Centre

    VET Development Centre Website: https://vdc.edu.au/ Richard Triggs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs/ Arete Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs/

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Arete is a Greek word that essentially means “the fulfilment of one’s full potential”. Or as the famous Greek author Homer wrote, “where heroes gather to realise their full potential”.The Arete podcast is designed to showcase the careers of leading CEOs, Chairs and other successful senior leaders. Rather than a formal interview, this is a relaxed “fireside chat” style conversation, where Richard Triggs talks to the guest about their careers, key achievements, lessons learned along the way, and other interesting elements about how their careers have unfolded over the years.The idea is that aspiring and incumbent C-Suite executives and Non Executive Directors will have the ability to listen to those “who have walked the path before them”, in order to gain some insights and wisdom, and thereby accelerate the listener’s own career to its fullest potential.Richard is the Managing Partner of Arete Executive, a boutique executive search firm based in Brisbane. Richard Triggs’ new book “U

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