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Live Smarter
by Cathan Bowler
Welcome to the podcast here to Inspire & help you live Live Smarter. Why not leave rookie career mistakes behind & Learn from Successful Kiwi Professionals Wisdom, Practical Tips & Stories. On this show we bring you the memorable moments from our long form conversations from The Story Hub podcast so you can have a more successful life & career. Expect 5 - 15 minute episodes released monthly (3-4 episodes at a time).SUBSCRIBE NOW so you don't miss a thing
Episodes
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LSP 65 | Early Career as an In-House Accountant, Liz O’Neil Shares
Most accountants start out at the Big 4, hear about how Liz took another path, beginning as an in-house accountant that set her up well for CFO roles later on. In my FULL conversation with Liz O’Neil on The Story Hub we hear about her experience working for large Corporates such as Lion…
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LSP 64 | Are YOU Ready for a Promotion? Owen Culliney on How to Deserve Progression
Owen shares his advice for aspiring professionals who want to get that next promotion. He shares his tips on how to stand out and show that you are ready for the next role. If you want to hear Owen Culliney’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub we discuss Owen’s success in Law, building up…
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LSP 63 | Kim Ballinger’s Reflections on Being a Working Mum with a Demanding Career
Becoming CEO of multiple large organisations is not only rare, but difficult. Kim shares how she balances her life commitments outside of work while managing a demanding career. In my FULL conversation with Kim Ballinger on The Story Hub we discuss her success in the Global Dairy Industry…
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LSP 62 | Making First Impressions, Lasting Impressions - How to Remember the People you Meet with Sir Ross Buckley
Sir Ross is known for his incredible ability to remember people’s names. He gives his advice on how to make yourself memorable and to remember others. If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about leadership after 38 years at KPMG, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and…
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LSP 61 | How your Relationship with Feedback Could be Better - from Andrew Nicol
We know feedback is so helpful, albeit hard to hear sometimes. Andy shares why unsolicited advice and feedback often hurts the most and how to improve how you give and receive feedback. Andrew Nicol is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In Andy's...
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LSP 60 | Favourite Leadership Lessons & Learning as a Lifestyle from the CFO of Coca-Cola NZ EPP, Liz O’Neil
In this episode, Liz shares what her favourite leadership lessons are and what it means to have learning as a lifestyle. In my FULL conversation with Liz O’Neil on The Story Hub we hear about her experience working for large Corporates such as Lion Breweries, Spark, Fonterra, and most recently...
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LSP 59 | Risk vs Sacrifice of Growing a Business, Owen Culliney’s Thoughts
The sacrifice business growth takes and managing that risk. Owen shares about the next evolution of iCLAW and what the mental shift was when you decide to grow after being established. If you want to hear Owen Culliney’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub we discuss Owen’s success in Law…
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LSP 58 | How to Live with Radical Conviction for you Values from Sir Ross Buckley
38 year career, no massive mistakes. Sir Ross shares what his guiding principles have been and how to live by your own. If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about leadership after 38 years at KPMG, working abroad (Netherlands & Canada), and practical tips & life advice - find…
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LSP 57 | Highest Team Engagement Score in only 12 months, Kim Ballinger on Quality Team Culture
After taking over the innovation team, Kim turns it around to gain the highest engagement score across Fonterra in only 12 months. Hear Kim’s thoughts on leadership and how to create a culture where teams thrive. In my FULL conversation with Kim Ballinger on The Story Hub we discuss her success…
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LSP 56 | Developing a Law Practice, Owen Culliney Shares his Learning from James and Wells
What was the early growth phase like developing a new law practice at an existing firm? What were his key learnings? All of this and more from Owen Culliney as he shares about a key part in his career that taught him how to grow a business. If you want to hear Owen Culliney’s FULL conversation on...
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LSP 55 | How to Grow in your Ability to Reflect from Liz O’Neil
Liz shares her tips on how to improve your reflections when you get the time to pause and rethink your life. How do you get the most value out of this time rather than making it a time to beat yourself up? In my FULL conversation with Liz O’Neil on The Story Hub we hear about her experience…
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LSP 54 | Resilience & Discipline, and Paul Gerritsen’s Favourite Quote
Hear what it means to live developing resilience & discipline. If you want to hear Paul Gerritsen’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub where we discuss his whole rowing for New Zealand experience, working for the NZ Fire Service for a decade, and starting Purpose Fill, his own waste business…
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LSP 53 | Don’t Let Imposter Syndrome Paralyze You - Jeff McLuckie shares Wisdom on How to Overcome It
Imposter syndrome - what is it? How do you overcome it? Jeff shares wisdom from his journey and talks through practical tips to become more confident in who you are. If you are interested in more from Jeff McLuckie, hear about his journey into Tech Consulting in a late part of his career. We...
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LSP 52 | Radical Candor - Leadership Moment around Feedback with Sir Ross Buckley, ex-Chairman of KPMG New Zealand
Sir Ross came in to run the New Zealand Tax division and had never worked in tax before. How do you turn a divided team around and create a new culture of success? Sir Ross shares a special turning point in that journey. If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about his leadership...
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LSP 51 | The Surprising Skills Studying Art History Gives Consultants - Celia Austin’s Journey
Stop the pressure of getting every step in your career perfect on the first try. You often don’t know what areas of work you’d love to work in. Hear Celia’s journey that led her to develop excellent consulting skills without realising as she discovered her passions in work. Her journey from an…
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LSP 50 | A Career in the NZ Fire Service - Paul Gerritsen Shares
What does a career in the New Zealand Fire Service look like? Paul Shares his experience and some of his stories. If you want to hear Paul Gerritsen’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub where we discuss his whole rowing for New Zealand experience, working for the NZ Fire Service for a decade, and...
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LSP 49 | Build a Brand not just a Business - Owen Culliney on iCLAWs Beginnings
iCLAW is a law firm in the Waikato & now Bay of Plenty that became well known in a short period of time. Owen teaches this principle that helped iCLAW define itself in the first years of business. If you want to hear Owen Culliney’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub we discuss Owen’s success in...
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LSP 48 | Leading Remote Teams Effectively, Reflections from Kim Ballinger’s Global Sales Team
Kim had the unique opportunity to lead a global sales team - she shares how she created a quality team culture, ensured people were successful, and her biggest learning curves. In my FULL conversation with Kim Ballinger on The Story Hub we discuss her success in the Global Dairy Industry…
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LSP 47 | Why Trust is the Biggest Value You Can Have, How Brent McConnell Grew in his Leadership
Stoney Creek has only one value - TRUST. Hear why Brent believes this is the most important value you can have and how trust shapes the culture of Stoney Creek as an organisation. In our FULL conversation with Brent McConnell on The Story Hub we discuss his journey as a dairy farmer and…
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LSP 46 | Starting Out in Your Career with Intentional Success - Pat Peoples shares his Guiding Principles for Students & Young Professionals
What are the principles Pat Peoples believes will guide aspiring professionals to success? Start your career with intentional success and listen now! In our full conversation with Pat Peoples on The Story Hub we discuss how he makes it into the NZ rowing team after not competing in any sport for...
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LSP 45 | The Difference Between Top & Bottom Performers - Jeff McLuckie shares the Value of Clarity with Expectations
What are the things top performers do differently from everyone else? Jeff shares his reflections as a manager how top performers stand out in ways that are separate from raw talent. If you are interested in more from Jeff McLuckie, hear about his journey into Tech Consulting in a late part of…
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LSP 44 | Dealing with the Pressure of Early Success - Leonard Gardner shares his Journey
Leonard Gardner after only a few years in the workforce was very successful, what he didn’t expect was the mental toll this had. Hear in this clip how Leonard learnt to deal with the pressure of early success. In Leonard Gardner's full conversation we discuss his journey to CEO and owner of…
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LSP 43 | How to Challenge your Hidden Assumptions & Perspectives - Andrew Nicol shares his Idea of ‘Reading to the Edges’ to Broaden your Horizon
Andy is one of the best people I know at intentionally getting outside of his echo chamber to explore new ideas. Listen as he shares what he has practically done to broaden his perspective. Andrew Nicol is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In…
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LSP 42 | Thoughts on Leadership from Sir Ross Buckley, ex-Chairman of KPMG New Zealand
Sir Ross recorded this conversation in his last month of his stellar 38 year KPMG career. He has worked leading the New Zealand Audit & Tax divisions and his last 9 years were as the Chairman of KPMG New Zealand. He shares his reflections on leadership from his journey. If you want to hear more...
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LSP 41 | Looking for a Mentor? How to Develop a Quality Mentor Relationship - Celia Austin Shares
You want a mentor but don’t know where to start? This clip is perfect for you, sharing how to get great mentors and what a healthy mentor relationship looks like. This was one of the most replayed episodes on The Story Hub podcast out of all seasons. If you want to hear some of Celia Austin's…
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LSP 40 | Developing Grit & Choosing Sacrifice - Brittany Teei How she Became one of New Zealand’s Best Tennis Players
Brittany came back to represent New Zealand in tennis after what should have been a career ending injury. She shares what drove her to be so focused and to push through. If you want to be inspired and develop resilience - listen now! If you want to hear more about Brittany Teei’s experience as a...
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LSP 39 | Starting Out in Your Career? Leonard Gardner shares his Mindset that Leads to Success - Even When Life Doesn’t Go to Plan
Starting out, we have big dreams, audacious goals. Leonard shares his mindset that helps you aim big, but adapt if life doesn’t turn out the way you expect. In Leonard Gardner's full conversation we discuss his journey to CEO and owner of Fosters Construction, How he had early career success,...
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LSP 43 | How to Challenge your Hidden Assumptions & Perspectives - Andrew Nicol shares his Idea of ‘Reading to the Edges’ to Broaden your Horizon
Andy is one of the best people I know at intentionally getting outside of his echo chamber to explore new ideas. Listen as he shares what he has practically done to broaden his perspective. Andrew Nicol is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In…
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LSP 38 | There’s Too Much to be an Expert In - Why Choosing Your Lane is as Important as Staying in Your Lane from Jeff McLuckie
Jeff gives the example of technology and why it is so important to know what you will learn. He talks about the differences in being a T shaped professional and a generalist. If you are interested in more from Jeff McLuckie, hear about his journey into Tech Consulting in a late part of his…
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LSP 37 | Doing Directorships & Governance the Right Way - Core Tenets of a Successful Director & Chairman from Graeme Milne
After many successful CEO, Board and Chairman roles, Graeme shares his wisdom on the core tenets of successful directors and whether you should pursue a career in governance. In our FULL conversation on The Story Hub hear more from Graeme Milne. Graeme contributed to some of the dairy mergers…
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LSP 36 | Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean, No Prior Training, 35 Days at Sea - Paul Gerritsen Shares his Experience
On Friday you get a call, on Tuesday you're heading on a trip to row across the Atlantic Ocean with no training or preparation. Hear what happens next in the toughest 35 days Paul Gerritsen has ever experienced. If you want to hear Paul Gerritsen’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub where we...
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LSP 35 | Building a Network? Sir Ross Buckley shares his Best Piece of Advice
Sir Ross recorded this conversation in the last month of his stellar 38 year KPMG career, and is extremely personable. Hear his excellent advice on building a network - where to start and how to maintain it. If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about leadership after 38 years at...
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LSP 34 | The Aspiring Leader’s Best Habits from Liz O’Neil
Habits are powerful because of the difference they can make in the long term. If you want to improve in these next 12 months, your habits are the best place to start. Hear Liz O’Neil’s thoughts on the habits aspiring leaders need. In my FULL conversation with Liz O’Neil on The Story Hub we hear...
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LSP 33 | Building a Successful Law Career - Owen Culliney shares his Journey of his first 5 Years
What can success look like in your first 5 years as a lawyer or an aspiring professional in another field? Owen shares his thoughts. If you want to hear Owen Culliney’s FULL conversation on The Story Hub we discuss Owen’s success in Law, building up multiple successful law practices including his...
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LSP 32 | Early Career Advice - Money vs the Opportunity, Kim Ballinger Shares
Starting out in her career Kin was faced with three distinct opportunities and she chose the one that was the lowest paid. We delve into what you should do when weighing up career paths. In my FULL conversation with Kim Ballinger on The Story Hub we discuss her success in the Global Dairy…
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LSP 31 | Buying Stoney Creek in the Midst of Receivership, a Steep Learning Curve into the Clothing Industry
1 week away from receivership, most stock has to be disposed of. Hear how Brent responded to turnaround Stoney Creek so quickly in his steep learning curve and trial by fire entry to the clothing industry. In our FULL conversation with Brent McConnell on The Story Hub we discuss his journey as a...
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LSP 30 | Becoming CEO & Half your Executive Team is Arrested - Graeme Milne’s shares his Wisdom Around Crisis Leadership
4 Days after arriving in the UK, half of Graeme’s executive team is arrested. Not the usual start to a CEO role! Hear how Graeme responded to this situation and his thoughts on crisis leadership. In our FULL conversation on The Story Hub hear more from Graeme Milne. Graeme contributed to some of...
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LSP 29 | Reflections on Making the NZ Olympic Rowing Team & the Value of Purpose-Led Goal Setting from Pat Peoples
Pat turns himself around in a short period of time from not competing in any sport to rowing for New Zealand. How purpose-led goal setting kept him motivated and on track. If you want to be inspired and encouraged in your goals, listen now! In our full conversation with Pat Peoples on The Story…
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LSP 28 | “Not Taking Everything to Heart. But Leading with Heart” - Leonard Gardner shares his Thoughts on Leadership
Hear one of Leonard’s favourite leadership quotes and what it means to lead with heart. In Leonard Gardner's full conversation we discuss his journey to CEO and owner of Fosters Construction, How he had early career success, becoming the Young Chartered Accountant of the year in New Zealand, If…
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LSP 27 | Want to Be More Decisive? Andrew Nicol shares His Best Advice on Improving your Decision Making
We hate uncertainty. Open loops in our brain means you're thinking about things as you try to sleep and are a constant distraction. In this clip, hear how to be decisive in this world of ever-growing complexity was Andy’s key to his success to grow his capacity as a leader. Andrew Nicol is Owner…
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LSP 26 | Doing it Alone? Sir Ross Buckley shares the True Value of Mentors
Having a successful career is no easy task, putting the pressure of all your decisions on yourself is not something you should have to do. Sir Ross shares how mentors are great sounding boards and how they can help you in your career journey. If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking...
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LSP 25 | Life Sucks at the Moment? Going through Hell? Celia Austin on Crafting a Resilience Mindset
Going through a tough time? I hope this clip from Celia is able to encourage you, and help you craft a resilience mindset based on one of her favourite quotes. Go well, kia kaha. This was one of the most replayed episodes on The Story Hub podcast out of all seasons. If you want to hear some of...
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LSP 24 | What’s it like Working with one of NZ’s Top Entrepreneurs? Simon Graafhuis on Sir William Gallagher
Sir William Gallagher took his father’s invention and spread it across the world. He is a phenomenal and iconic entrepreneur, so what is it like to work with him? Simon Graafhuis had the privilege to work in Sir Williams executive team for many years and shares his experience. If you want to hear...
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LSP 23 | Why Not Increase Your Sales? Practical Sales Tips from Gavin Halley, General Manager Sales at Multi-National Truck Service Company TRT
Sales is a core component of any business, Gavin shares practical tips on how to improve your sales ability that go beyond smooth talking. It’s about helping customers and getting results. If you want to be better at sales, this clip is for you. If you want to hear more about Gavin Halley's…
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LSP 22 | Ex-Chairman of KPMG New Zealand, Sir Ross Buckley, shares Reflections on 38 years with KPMG
Sir Ross recorded this conversation in his last month of a stellar 38 year KPMG career. Hear what he is most proud of and his thoughts about his remarkable journey. If you want to hear more from Sir Ross Buckley talking about leadership after 38 years at KPMG, working abroad (Netherlands &…
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LSP 21 | How to Pursue Growth and Escape the Trap of Losing your Curiosity from Renae Smart
Growth is something you have to choose, curiosity is a habit. Renae shares how she has developed her own growth mindset in her wide ranging career, keeping her from stagnation. If you want to hear Renae Smart's full conversation on The Story Hub podcast covering her journey as a strategy…
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LSP 20 | Your Promotion & Success is Closer than You Think - Andrew Nicol shares the Keys to Impressing your Boss
Successful as an entrepreneur and in the corporate courier industry, Andy shares his best pieces of advice for getting promotions and nailing your role. Andrew Nicol is Owner & Chief Co-Worker at Agoge a Recruitment firm based in Hamilton, New Zealand. In Andy's full conversation over on The…
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LSP 19 | Reframing Your Setbacks with Gratitude - Brittany Teei shares a Māori Proverb on the value of excellence with the small things
How you respond to challenges is more important than the challenge itself. Hear Brittany’s wisdom that has helped her keep a resilient perspective and grow stronger. If you want to hear more about Brittany Teei’s experience as a world class athlete, and how she came back from what would’ve been a...
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LSP 18 | The Key to a Successful Business Philosophy - Leonard Gardner shares the Importance of Valuing the Local Community
Hear Leonard’s community approach to business and how it has led to helping fuel Fosters. In Leonard Gardner's full conversation we discuss his journey to CEO and owner of Fosters Construction, How he had early career success, becoming the Young Chartered Accountant of the year in New Zealand, If...
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LSP 17 | Where You Need Initiative as a YoPro - Jeff McLuckie shares his Advice for Starting Out in Your Career
For all of those starting out in their career or who would like career advice - Jeff McLuckie shares his best practical tips for you to learn from. If you are interested in more from Jeff, hear about his journey into Tech Consulting in a late part of his career. We explore how to overcome…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the podcast here to Inspire & help you live Live Smarter. Why not leave rookie career mistakes behind & Learn from Successful Kiwi Professionals Wisdom, Practical Tips & Stories. On this show we bring you the memorable moments from our long form conversations from The Story Hub podcast so you can have a more successful life & career. Expect 5 - 15 minute episodes released monthly (3-4 episodes at a time).SUBSCRIBE NOW so you don't miss a thing
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Cathan Bowler
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Welcome to the podcast here to Inspire & help you live Live Smarter. Why not leave rookie career mistakes behind & Learn from Successful Kiwi Professionals Wisdom, Practical Tips & Stories. On this show we bring you the memorable moments from our long form conversations from The Story Hub podcast...
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