The Growth Distillery
by The Growth Distillery
Welcome to The Growth Distillery Podcast, with Dan Krigstein. This podcast is the space where we offer illuminating insights into the mind & mood of Australians, and expert perspectives on the tactics & strategies that can deliver growth regardless of economic climate.Join Dan Krigstein, an expert currently leading News Corp Australia’s Growth Intelligence Centre advising publishers, brands, and industries across the country in the development of their growth strategies; through unapologetic customer-led thinking and data-based foresight.
Episodes
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AI, Intuition and Strategy: The Future of Decision-Making with Ganna Pogrebna and Graham Kenny
In the final episode of Rules Don’t Apply, Dan Krigstein sits down live at SXSW with two absolute powerhouses: Professor Ganna Pogrebna, behavioural scientist and AI ethics expert and Graham Kenny, one of the world’s leading thinkers on strategy and organisational performance. Together, they’re…
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Nano Girl: Reclaiming Curiosity as a Superpower
In Episode 10 of Rules Don't Apply, Dan Krigstein sits down with the unstoppable Dr Michelle Dickinson, aka Nano Girl: engineer, nanotechnologist, science storyteller and professional exploder-of-things (in the best possible way). Recorded live at SXSW Sydney, this conversation dives head-first...
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The Science of Play: Reclaiming Connection & Resilience with Dr Kate Renshaw
In this episode, Dan Krigstein sits down at SXSW with Dr. Kate Renshaw. Founding director of Play in Field Therapy to explore how play is not just for children, but a powerful tool for connection, creativity and wellbeing at every stage of life.Dr. Renshaw, an expert in the language of play…
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Depth Over Speed: Lisa Watts on Redefining Modern Media
In this episode of Rules Don’t Apply, Lisa Watts, CEO of The Conversation, joins Dan Krigstein for a deep dive into truth, trust, and the future of Australian media. Lisa shares how The Conversation is redefining journalism by partnering with academics to make complex ideas clear, credible, and...
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Ricky Sutton: Uncensored Truth on Media's Future
In this live SXSW Sydney edition of Rules Don’t Apply, Dan Krigstein sits down with Ricky Sutton journalist, strategist and creator of the Future Media podcast for a bold, no-filter conversation about how storytelling, truth and media power are being rewritten by AI. Ricky brings decades of...
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Founding CEO - Virgin Unite and Planetary Guardians
Welcome back to Rules Don’t Apply with The Growth Distillery. In this episode, Dan Krigstein sits down with the incomparable Jean Oelwang, Founding CEO and President of Virgin United, and a woman who has spent decades building partnerships that literally change the world. From working alongside...
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Reanna Browne on AI, Health, and Climate Change
If you’ve ever wondered who really shapes the future, here’s the truth: we do. Every decision we make today defines what comes next. And our next guest helps guide us toward making the right ones. Recorded live at SXSW Sydney, Dan sits down with Reanna Browne: futurist, strategist, unapologetic...
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Manon Dave: The Future of Imagination
This week, host Dan Krigstein sits down with creative technologist, musician, strategist (and self-proclaimed “maker of cool sh*t”) Manon Dave. From composing tracks for global artists like will.i.am and Snoop Dogg, to shaping innovation inside major broadcasters like the BBC, Manon is the...
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Sandy Carter: The Future of AI
Welcome back to Rules Don’t Apply !In Episode Three host Dan Krigstein sits down with the exceptional Sandy Carter, Silicon Valley powerhouse, COO of Unstoppable Domains, bestselling author and one of Forbes’ Top 10 Women in Tech. Sandy has been shaping the future of emerging technology. In this...
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The future doesn’t belong to the ones who know. It belongs to the ones who are curious.
Welcome to Episode 2 of Rules Don’t Apply. Dan Krigstein is joined by Dr Frederik G. Pferdt, Future Optimist, Educator, Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Author and Google’s first-ever Chief Innovation Evangelist.For more than a decade, he helped shape the creative culture behind some of Google’s most...
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Sir Martin Sorrell on AI, Quantum & the Future of Growth
Welcome to Episode 1 of Rules Don't Apply!Dan Krigstein sits down with Sir Martin Sorrell. The industry titan who helped define modern advertising and continues to challenge what’s next as Founder of S4 Capital and Founder & Former CEO of WPP. This conversation takes a clear-eyed look at the…
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Mo Gawdat: How to Solve for Happy in a World of Stress
What does it take to be happy in a world that never slows down?In this special event, The Growth Distillery’s Dan Krigstein sits down with Mo Gawdat - former Chief Business Officer at Google [X], best-selling author of Solve for Happy and Unstressable, and founder of One Billion Happy - for an...
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Finding Your Voice: Leading with Empathy and Impact at Unilever
In the final episode of Stories Untold, we sit down with Kate Westgate, Head of Marketing for Unilever’s Home Care division, a leader who brings empathy, clarity and purpose to every part of her work. A people-first leader whose purpose is rooted in inspiring her family and making impactful...
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More Than a Label: The People Behind Powerful Brands
Welcome to episode ten of Stories Untold, where we sit down with Caroline Wood, Head of Marketing at Fever-Tree. A brand known for its quiet confidence and creative clarity.From agency beginnings to leading a global brand, Caroline shares how clarity, collaboration and an unwavering focus on...
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The Creative Machine: Why AI Isn’t The Enemy
Welcome to episode nine of Stories Untold, featuring Marie-Celine Wiström, or affectionately known as MC, Head of Creative Technology and AI at Made This.From a small New York design studio to global innovation projects, MC shares how her multicultural background and passion for storytelling…
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The Inner Child: Fuel for Curiosity and Pushing Boundaries
Welcome to episode eight of Stories Untold, where we chat with Anna Jackson, Head of Creative Excellence at Telstra — a storyteller, strategist, and champion of brave ideas.From copywriting beginnings to leading creative at scale, Anna shares how she’s learned to trust her gut, embrace...
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Steering Change: Mastering the Art of Saying No and Embracing the Right Yes
In this episode of Stories Untold, we sit down with Alex McLean, General Manager of Marketing at BMW, to explore the evolving landscape of automotive branding, leadership, and creative drive. From his early days in front of the camera to leading some of the world’s most iconic brands, Alex’s...
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More Than a Title: Leading With Purpose, Not Ego
Welcome to episode six of Stories Untold, where we sit down with Melissa Fein, Managing Director, Media, APAC at Accenture Song – a sharp thinker, dynamic leader, and fierce advocate for creativity, innovation and values-driven leadership. In this episode, Melissa reflects on her journey from...
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No One Way: Rethinking the Accessible Path
Welcome to episode five of Stories Untold, where we speak with Paralympian and CEO of Inclusively Made, Paul Nunnari, a powerful voice for inclusive design, lived experience, and rethinking what real accessibility looks like. In this episode, Paul unpacks why the way we talk about disability...
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Culture in the Balance: What We Lose When We Stop Listening
Welcome to Episode 4 of Stories Untold. Annabelle Herd has shaped Australian culture from both the screen and the stage, with decades in media and now as CEO of ARIA. She’s a leader who believes that empathy is power, that soft skills aren’t weak, and that culture needs more than applause - it...
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Think Harder: Why the Best Ideas Refuse to Die
Welcome to Episode 3 of Stories Untold. From Big Brother to boardrooms, Maz Farrelly has spent her career mastering the art of commanding attention, and keeping it. In this episode, she shares what four decades of storytelling have taught her about leadership, impact, and the difference between...
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From Command to Care: A New Way to Lead That Actually Works
Welcome to Episode 2 of Stories Untold, a series about redefining success, leadership, and the stories we don’t always share.Sherilyn Shackell spent the first 15 years of her career leading the way she was taught, with pressure, performance, and a belief that success meant rising fast and leading...
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No Perfect Briefs, No Perfect Bosses: What Real Leadership Looks Like
Welcome to Stories Untold! This season is about pulling back the curtain, on the mess, the moments, and the lessons you don’t always hear out loud. In this first episode, we sit down with Xanthe Wells, VP of Global Creative for Pinterest, to talk about what it really takes to grow, as a leader, a...
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From Heritage to Honesty: The Conversations That Shape Us
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 12 of Unfiltered This one is about personal legacy, leadership and learning to bring your whole self forward. What happens when vulnerability meets mentorship? When cultural pride becomes creative fuel? In this conversation, Anuj Chhabra and Jinal Shah explore what it…
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From Frenemy to Fierce Ally: How Connection Beats Competition
Welcome to Season 2 of Unfiltered This time, we’re talking fierce allyship, honest conversations, and what happens when you choose to back someone you were once told to beat. Bec and Belle started out on opposite sides of the pitch. But instead of staying competitors, they became allies, leaning...
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Co-CEOs, One Vision: What Shared Leadership Really Looks Like
Welcome to Season 2 of Unfiltered This time, we’re talking shared leadership, evolving identity, and what it really takes to co-run a business when there’s no rulebook for how it’s done. It started with a conversation on a park bench. Sian and Laura hadn’t worked closely before, but what followed...
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Power Poses and Perspective Shifts: What Creative Trust Looks Like
Welcome to Season 2 of Unfiltered This time, we’re talking creative courage, mutual respect, and the kind of partnership that pushes you to grow personally and professionally.Fern and Jamil’s careers have grown in parallel, shaped by shared ambition, sharp thinking, and a belief that creativity...
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Different Timezones, Same Vision: How to Build a Business Without a Shared Desk
Welcome to Season 2 of Unfiltered. This time, we’re talking about long-distance leadership, creative tension, and the lessons that come from building something big, when you’re never in the same room. Chris and Gary run a brand that operates across five continents, while living on two different...
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Small Tweaks, Big Shifts: The Power of Bravery in the Details
Welcome to Season 2 of Unfiltered. This time, we’re talking bold ideas, rethinking bravery, and the power of perspective shifts that change everything.It doesn’t always take a total rewrite — sometimes the smallest tweaks are the ones that make people stop, listen, and remember. This episode…
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It’s Not a Job, It’s a Partnership: How Emotional Trust Changes Everything
Welcome to Season 2 of Unfiltered. This time, we’re talking friendship, trust, and the power of showing up as your whole self.Some people lead with their title. Others lead with trust.This season, we’re diving into the relationships that shape us, not just the ones on paper, but the ones that…
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Mentors Are Out, Friendtors Are In: The Rise of Shared Energy & Real Accountability
Welcome to Season 2 of Unfiltered where this time, we’re talking capacity, connection, and the people who hold us together.Success isn’t just about ambition. It’s about energy. The energy you give, the energy you protect, and the people who help you find your way back when it runs out.In this...
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Forget the Ladder: The Brutal Truth About Careers & Why Squiggly is the Future
Welcome to Season 2 of Unfiltered—this time, we’re going global.Success isn’t a solo sport. Behind every breakthrough, every bold move, and every moment of real growth, there’s someone else in the picture—a mentor, a rival, a co-founder, a friend. This season, we’re diving deep into the...
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Let Go to Level Up: The Truth About Leadership, Perfectionism & Trust
Welcome to Episode 2 of Unfiltered—and this one is for anyone who’s ever felt the pressure to have all the answers. Markets change. Plans fall apart. Perfection is an illusion. So how do the best leaders thrive in the unknown? Leandro and Cat have the answer—and it’s not what you think. Leandro...
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Beyond Ego: The Secret to Achieving More (By Caring Less)
Welcome to Season 2 of Unfiltered! And this time, we’re going global. Success isn’t a solo sport. Behind every big win, every breakthrough, every moment of real growth, there’s someone else in the picture—a mentor, a rival, a co-founder, a friend. This season, we’re unpacking the partnerships…
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Breaking Barriers: Poppy Reid’s Path from Intern to Editor-in-Chief
Welcome to Rules Don’t Apply, a series that redefines what’s possible by exploring the unconventional wisdom of pioneers, provocateurs, and disruptors.In this episode, filmed live at SXSW Sydney, we sit down with Poppy Reid—Co-founder of The Brag Media, a leading force in the world of music…
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From Airwaves to Algorithms: Adam Spencer's Take on Creativity and AI
Welcome to Rules Don’t Apply, a series that redefines what’s possible by exploring the unconventional wisdom of pioneers, provocateurs, and disruptors.In this episode, filmed live at SXSW Sydney, we’re joined by Adam Spencer—mathematician, comedian, and AI enthusiast—to explore the future of…
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Unmasking Reality: Navigating Truth in the Age of AI with Noelle Russell
Welcome to Rules Don’t Apply, a series that redefines what’s possible by exploring the unconventional wisdom of pioneers, provocateurs, and disruptors.In this episode, filmed live at SXSW Sydney, we’re joined by Noelle Russell, Chief AI Officer at the AI Leadership Institute and founder of the I...
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The Battle for Creativity: AI vs. Humanity with Futurist Brian David Johnson
Welcome to Rules Don’t Apply, a series that redefines what’s possible by exploring the unconventional wisdom of pioneers, provocateurs, and disruptors. In this special episode, filmed live at SXSW Sydney, we sit down with futurist and professor Brian David Johnson to uncover the future of AI…
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From Fear to Action: The Mental Models of 7x World Champion Layne Beachley
Welcome to Rules Don't Apply, a series that redefines what’s possible by exploring the unconventional wisdom of pioneers, provocateurs, and disruptors. In this special episode, filmed live at SXSW Sydney, we sit down with seven-time world champion surfer and environmental advocate, Layne…
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Thinkerbell’s Adam Ferrier on Standing Out in a Crowded Market
oin us as we peel back the layers to reveal the untold stories behind some of Australia’s most influential marketing, advertising, and creative minds. In each episode, we dive into the lives of industry leaders who have driven growth and innovation, uncovering the overlooked moments, challenges,...
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Boody's Secret to Success: Ruth Haffenden on Building a Passionate Community
Join us as we peel back the layers to reveal the untold stories behind some of Australia’s most influential marketing, advertising, and creative minds. In each episode, we dive into the lives of industry leaders who have driven growth and innovation, uncovering the overlooked moments, challenges,...
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Winning Campaigns: Dee Madigan's Secrets to Persuasion
oin us as we peel back the layers to reveal the untold stories behind some of Australia’s most influential marketing, advertising, and creative minds. In each episode, we dive into the lives of industry leaders who have driven growth and innovation, uncovering the overlooked moments, challenges,...
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Finding Your Perfect Fit: Geer & Colter on Building Powerful Partnerships
Join us as we peel back the layers to reveal the untold stories behind some of Australia’s most influential marketing, advertising, and creative minds. In each episode, we dive into the lives of industry leaders who have driven growth and innovation, uncovering the overlooked moments, challenges,...
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Fearless Leadership with Rose Herceg from WPP
Join us as we peel back the layers to reveal the untold stories behind some of Australia’s most influential marketing, advertising, and creative minds. In each episode, we dive into the lives of industry leaders who have driven growth and innovation, uncovering the overlooked moments, challenges,...
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Robbie Brammall's Insights from MONA: Thriving in Creative Chaos
Welcome to "The B-Side"Join us as we peel back the layers to reveal the untold stories behind some of Australia’s most influential marketing, advertising, and creative minds. In each episode, we dive into the lives of industry leaders who have driven growth and innovation, uncovering the…
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The B-Side: Fernando Machado's Blueprint for Growth in Every Job
Welcome to "The B-Side".In this series, we peel back the layers to uncover the untold stories behind some of Australia's most influential marketing, advertising & creative thinkers. Join us on a journey through the lives of those who have shaped growth within their industries, as we delve into…
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A Futurist’s Take on Growth: The Next Big Trends You Should be Looking Out For with Bernard Salt AM
We explore the big ‘resets’ that have set apart some of the world’s brilliant marketers and brands. Why growth is such an important consideration for businesses. Welcome to another episode of The Growth Distillery’s Reset for Growth series in collaboration with AANA - Australian Association of...
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Telstra’s CMO, Brent Smart on Why We Should Quit Focusing on Short-term Performance
We explore the big ‘resets’ that have set apart some of the world’s brilliant marketers and brands. Why growth is such an important consideration for businessesWelcome to another episode of The Growth Distillery’s Reset for Growth series in collaboration with AANA - Australian Association of...
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Reset for Growth with Josh Faulks CEO, AANA
We explore the big ‘resets’ that have set apart some of the world’s brilliant marketers and brands. Welcome to the first episode of The Growth Distillery’s Reset for Growth series in collaboration with AANA - Australian Association of National Advertisers. This mini-series illuminates the truly...
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Is Collaborative Marketing the Key to Growth? With Nic Taylor, SVP & Head of LEGO Agency
We explore the big ‘resets’ that have set apart some of the world’s brilliant marketers and brands. Why growth is such an important consideration for businessesWelcome to another episode of The Growth Distillery’s Reset for Growth series in collaboration with AANA - Australian Association of...
About this show
Welcome to The Growth Distillery Podcast, with Dan Krigstein. This podcast is the space where we offer illuminating insights into the mind & mood of Australians, and expert perspectives on the tactics & strategies that can deliver growth regardless of economic climate.Join Dan Krigstein, an expert currently leading News Corp Australia’s Growth Intelligence Centre advising publishers, brands, and industries across the country in the development of their growth strategies; through unapologetic customer-led thinking and data-based foresight.
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