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MBA Success

by MBAus with Ross Barclay

Welcome to the MBA Success podcast with Ross Barclay and Chris Jacko, featuring a wide range of conversations with the best and brightest MBA alumni. We discuss their past, understand how their MBA has helped them achieve their career goals, and learn what success means for them. Each episode will explore empowering ideas and actionable insights to unlock the full potential of your MBA and help you realise your career vision.

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  1. Ep 22: The importance of continuous learning with Jason Lawrence

    In this episode of MBA Success, Ross interviews Jason Lawrence, the Director of Education and Organisational Development at Southwestern Sydney Local Health District. They discuss Jason's academic background, his transition from consulting to operational leadership in healthcare, and the…

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  2. Ep 23: Revolutionising MBA Education: The Ducere Model

    In this episode of the MBA Success Podcast, Matt Jacobson, CEO and founder of Ducere Global Business School, shares his journey from an early entrepreneurial spirit to creating a unique educational model that emphasizes real-world learning and skills-based education. He discusses the importance…

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  3. Ep 21: Lessons on Vision, and Growth with Kavita Herbert

    In this episode, Kavita Herbert, CEO and founder of Backbone, shares her journey of founding and running her business. She discusses the challenges and lessons she learned along the way. Kavita emphasizes the importance of delegating and outsourcing non-core business functions to focus on adding...

  4. Ep 20: Shaping Future Leaders: Judy Lundy on Relational and Inclusive Leadership Education

    In this insightful episode, Judy Lundy, MBA Program Director at Edith Cowan University, delves into the transformative power of adaptive leadership in business education. With her extensive experience, Judy discusses how innovative approaches in teaching and learning are shaping the next…

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  5. Ep 19: Do your clients trust you? with Michelle Hughes

    This episode we welcome Michelle Hughes to the podcast. Michelle is CMO and Board Member for McCarthy Durie Lawyers and also runs her own full-service marketing agency, Atom Branding. Having recently finished her MBA studies from QUT this year, her capstone assignment explores the role trust…

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  6. Ep 18: Future Proofing Leadership with Taylor Dee Hawkins

    Our latest episode features none other than the dynamic Taylor Dee Hawkins. With her unique blend of experience, from advising the United Nations Foundation to pioneering work at Foundations for Tomorrow, Taylor brought some rich insights to the table. Highlights from our discussion: The essence…

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  7. Ep 17: Navigating Complexity and Evolving Leadership with Lisa Kazalak

    On this episode we’re excited to host Lisa, a trailblazer who marries economic thinking with societal challenges, doing so with a neurodivergent flair that’s uniquely her own. In 2018, she took her passion for sustainability and employability skills into the entrepreneurial realm, launching her…

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  8. Ep 16: Brian Jones - Fail. Fail Fast

    Today, we have the honor of hosting a guest whose career is a rich tapestry of experience and expertise in the fields of accounting, taxation, audit, and business advisory. With a remarkable thirty-six-year career, Brian Jones's journey has taken him from the corridors of BP Australia to the…

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  9. Ep 15: Jeremy Galbreath - Traversing the realms of business and academia

    Today, we're lucky enough to host not one, but two exceptional guests. Our first guest, Jeremy Galbreath, is an esteemed individual whose expertise traverses the realms of both academia and business. With an impressive track record of key roles in Fortune 500 companies and a couple of high-tech...

  10. Ep 14: Lisa Pascoe - Managing Global Teams

    Today, we are thrilled to welcome a powerhouse in the world of IT and business management, Lisa Pascoe. Lisa is an MBA graduate from ECU, class of 2023, who has made remarkable strides in her career post-graduation. Lisa is the Senior Global IT Manager at fortune 500 company, a global…

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  11. Ep. 13: Brad Meehan - Can Your Business Define An Excellent Customer Experience?

    Today I had the pleasure of talking to Brad Meehan, Managing Director of Strativity ANZ, one of the worlds leading boutique customer strategy consultancy firms. Brad has over 20 years of working with some of the world’s most well-known brands across multiple countries. He’s designed and deployed...

  12. Ep. 12: Jessica Kahl - Building a National Not-For-Profit from Scratch

    Jessica Kahl is the Managing Director of Dream Big Australia and Project Manager at SunWater. She is an award-winning engineer, entrepreneur, diversity advocate, and 2021 Young Australian of the Year Shortlisted Nominee. Since entering the industry, Jessica has combined her creative leadership…

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  13. Ep. 11: Raja Sahulhameed - Being Strategic About Your Next Career Move

    In this episode, we talk to Raja Sahulhammed, Principal - Advisory at Hatch. Starting his career as an engineer before studying for an MBA at the University of Cambridge, Raja then transitioned to consulting and spent 10 years with McKinsey before moving to Hatch. Alongside exploring his MBA...

  14. Ep: 10 Mike Tristram - Running a 5th Generation Family Business

    On this episode, we’re joined by Mike Tristram who completed his MBA from the Queensland University of Technology in 2012. Mike has been the CEO of the five-generation family business, Trisco Foods, since 2013. Trisco Foods is a food manufacturing business that dates back to 1875 and has recently...

  15. Ep. 9: Dr John Dumay - Value Beyond Balance Sheets

    On this episode we’re joined by John Dumay, Professor at Macquarie University, recognised as Australia’s top researcher in accounting and taxation, and ‘Dad’ in Dad & Dave’s Brewing. With an MBA from AGSM and PhD in Economics from University of Sydney, just to name some of John’s qualifications…

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  16. Ep. 8: Janelle van de Velde - The Importance of Unlearning the Learnings

    On this episode we’re joined by Janelle van de Velde, Executive Director Shared Services at Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod. Janelle completed her EMBA from Bond University in 2017 after departing Linc Energy where she was Chief Administration Officer & Company Secretary. In this...

  17. Ep. 7: Mike Lanzing - Unlocking the Value of Collaboration

    On this episode we’re joined by Mike Lanzing, General Manager of UniBank, part of Teachers Mutual Bank. Having completed his MBA from the University of Western Sydney in 1995, and bringing over 30 years of experience in banking and finance, Mike speaks with us about wonder, authenticity, and...

  18. Ep. 6: Alex Chaudhuri - Managing Information and Communications During a Pandemic

    On this episode we’re joined by Alex Chaudhri, Director of Infectious Diseases at The Prince Charles Hospital. Alex brought a wealth of experience in clinical medical to his MBA studies from The University of Queensland, where he graduated in 2016. Through our conversation with Alex we were able…

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  19. Ep. 5: Libby Marshall - Know Your Personal Value Proposition

    Libby Marshall is the CEO and Founder of Steam Capital, Managing Director of Australia New Zealand MBA Directors Forum and an MBA Executive Career Coach at the University of Sydney Business School. Finishing her MBA from the University of Queensland in 2017, Libby brings a wealth of knowledge…

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  20. Ep. 4: Dr. Sue Keay - Taking the Robot Out of the Human

    Dr Sue Keay is the recently appointed CEO at the Queensland AI Hub, Chair of the Board of Directors at Robotics Australia, Board Member of Women in Robotics and Board Director at CRC ORE. Having completed her MBA from The University of Queensland in 2018, Sue talks to us about how the MBA gave…

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  21. Ep. 3: Jason Titman - Attitude Determines Your Altitude, Not Your Aptitude

    Jason Titman has a colourful career that spans many industries including Accounting and Computer Audit, the Motor Industry, Hotels and Ecommerce / Tech. Jason is currently the managing director and founder of investment company Interg8, where he works with startup company founders to scale their...

  22. Ep. 2: Susan Forrester AM - Bringing Passion To The Boardroom

    Susan Forrester is an accomplished professional director and Member of the Order of Australia, and has built a reputation as a strong strategic thinker, helping dozens of companies on their growth journeys. Sue is currently serving on multiple boards including director of 3 ASX listed companies -...

  23. Ep. 1: Ryan Officer - Self-Reflection as a Core Component of Leadership

    Ryan Officer is the Chief Risk Officer of Retail for ASX100 listed Bank of Queensland. Over 16 years with the bank, Ryan has worked his way up from a Business Lending Officer and talks about his goals for becoming a group exec, taking advantage of opportunities as they become available and the...

  24. Introducing MBA Success

    MBA Success is a new podcast that explores the outstanding MBA alumni that have achieved success within their chosen fields. Join hosts Ross Barclay and Chris Jacko as they examine their guest's pasts, goals, behaviour and motivations to uncover tips and insights that will help you reach the full...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the MBA Success podcast with Ross Barclay and Chris Jacko, featuring a wide range of conversations with the best and brightest MBA alumni. We discuss their past, understand how their MBA has helped them achieve their career goals, and learn what success means for them. Each episode will explore empowering ideas and actionable insights to unlock the full potential of your MBA and help you realise your career vision.

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