Parhaat Lee Stevens Podcastit (2024)

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Managing Change Management with Sharon Connolly 1:04:06

4M ago1:04:06

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Discover the incredible journey of Sharon Connolly, an enterprise change manager at Change Superhero, whose unique childhood living in a caravan near Windsor, UK, laid the foundation for her pioneering career. Sharon shares an inspiring story of academic success that saw her become the first in her family to attend grammar school, all while navigat…

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Reimagining Real Estate - With Ben Keehan from FISBO 43:54

5M ago43:54

43:54

Ever wonder how technology and artificial intelligence are transforming the real estate market? This episode features Ben Keehan, a game-changing entrepreneur who's shaking up the real estate industry in New Zealand and Australia. Ben takes us through his journey from the photocopier sales floor to the forefront of property tech innovation with his…

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Mastering Emotional Fitness with Joe Pane 1:02:03

5M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Ready to unlock the secrets to emotional resilience and a fulfilling life? Join us as we feature Joe Pane, an emotional fitness and resilience coach, who shares his compelling journey from Melbourne, Australia, through academia and the corporate world, eventually finding his true calling in personal development. Joe opens up about his diverse exper…

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AI Myths, Realities, and Applications in Business 57:56

5M ago57:56

57:56

Ever wondered how AI can revolutionize your business from the ground up? Join us as we chat with Chris Dury, a seasoned IT professional with a fascinating journey from Toronto to Australia. Chris shares his rich experiences, including his transition from SharePoint consultancy to leading a digital advisory team, and how these roles have uniquely pr…

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How you can master Microsoft 365 in your workplace | Debbie Ireland 48:55

7M ago48:55

48:55

Embark on an enlightening journey with Debbie Ireland, where we navigate the currents of Microsoft 365 and the winds of workplace productivity. As the mastermind behind the Digital Workplace Conference, Debbie shares an ocean of insights—from her roots in the picturesque Rotorua to becoming a tech titan. This episode sails through the perilous miss…

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From Olympic Rings to Mentorship Wings: Lee McDermott on Life after Elite Gymnastics 50:11

7M ago50:11

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When the spotlight fades and the roar of the crowd becomes a distant echo, what becomes of athletes who once commanded the world's gaze? Lee McDermott, a gymnast whose hands gripped Olympic rings, now grasps the hearts of listeners as he recounts his extraordinary life's tale. From the pinnacle of Olympic glory to the spellbinding stages of Cirque …

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Scaling and selling complex businesses with Ben Shapiro: Dataweavers 1:02:57

8M ago1:02:57

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Join host Lee Stevens as he sits down with Ben Shapiro, founder and CEO of Dataweavers, to discuss business, entrepreneurship, and technology. In this episode, Ben shares his experiences in the tech industry, his thoughts on AI, and how his company secured Series A funding. Tune in for valuable insights and advice from a successful entrepreneur. He…

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Productivity from Nutrition: With Cailie Ford 1:14:59

9M ago1:14:59

1:14:59

Unlock the energy-boosting secrets of nutrition with Cailie Ford, a change management expert turned nutritionist, on this latest installment of the Time and Motion podcast. Your host, Lee Stevens, invites you to discover how the food on your plate can revolutionize your productivity both personally and professionally. We share stories from Cailie's…

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Productive Marketing | Simon Dell from Cemoh 1:03:15

9M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Ever reminisce about the paths you've taken, the songs you've headbanged to, or the smart pivots that saved your business bacon? Simon Dell, Founder and CEO from Cemoh, pulls back the curtain on how the pandemic led to the innovative concept of fractional marketing services, transforming the digital marketing landscape and offering a lifeline to bu…

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Breaking into the US Market: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities with Ruth Macleod 49:31

1+ y ago49:31

49:31

Ever wondered about the journey of a Kiwi business trying to break into the US market? Join me as we peel back the layers of this complex process with Ruth Macleod, the Trade Commissioner for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Ruth offers us a peek into her own life journey, her unique experiences and how they led her to her current position in San …

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Bridging Sports, Technology, and Leadership: Insights from Cheryl Adams 1:11:44

1+ y ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Ever thought about the technology behind the seamless 3D sports graphics that amp up your game-time excitement? Well, meet Cheryl Adams! As CEO of Animation Research, who have been pivotal in revolutionising our sports viewing experiences. Join us as Cheryl takes us on a fascinating journey from her early beginnings on a farm to leading a team of s…

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Pay Equity and Pay Transparency: What you need to know, with Jane Ward 1:05:58

1+ y ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Pay equity and pay transparency laws are coming your way. This week, I caught up with Jane Ward, CEO and founder of Tomorrow's People, an innovative HR technology consultancy firm. Jane, a seasoned pro, shares her hard-earned wisdom on the importance of pay transparency and pay equity, as well as the game-changing intersection of HR and technology.…

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Scaling a Tech Consultancy: With Andy Neumann 1:06:54

1+ y ago1:06:54

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Get ready to unravel the secrets of scaling a services business with our guest, Andy Newman, the Productivity Ninja and CEO at Sensei. Ever wondered how a small town boy turned CEO of two heavyweight companies navigates the complex world of IT? Or how he manages workforce reductions with finesse? From his humble beginnings to his evolution as a lea…

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Decoding HR Technology with Mark Cunningham 1:31:40

1+ y ago1:31:40

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Can you imagine the world of HR without technology? Join us as we sit down with Mark Cunningham, who leads the pack at Anchorstone Consulting. He walks us through the intricacies of HR technology, its deployment in banking, and why data is crucial in driving business decisions. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Mark shares anecdotes from …

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Marketing a Hospitality Business with Scott Wilson 1:08:41

1+ y ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Have you ever found yourself intrigued by the development of marketing strategies throughout history? In this insightful discussion, Hospitality Marketing Specialist, Scott Wilson offers his expert perspective on the contemporary marketing environment. We address significant topics such as the influence of the iPhone, the effectiveness of Google Ad…

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What every Startup needs to know: with Marian Johnson from Ministry of Awesome 1:08:52

1+ y ago1:08:52

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This week, I catch-up with Marian Johnson from the Ministry of Awesome in Christchurch. She has worked with multinational giants like Unilever and Procter & Gamble, launched a television station in Budapest and eventually found her footing in New Zealand. Marian recounts her love story that brought her back to Christchurch, her search for a career …

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Employment Law: An Insider's Perspective with Gerard Elwell 58:03

1+ y ago58:03

58:03

Ever found yourself navigating the murky waters of employment law? Now, imagine doing it with a background far removed from the traditional legal track - that's the story of our guest, Gerard. Straight out of Auckland and the world of hospitality, Gerard shares his unconventional journey to becoming an Employment Law Specialist. Strap in for tales …

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Building Jucy and LyLo: A Masterclass in Resilience, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship with Tim Alpe 1:04:22

1+ y ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Ever wondered what it takes to build an innovative enterprise from the ground up? Pull up a chair and get ready to experience the entrepreneurial spirit like never before as I sit down with Tim Alpe, one of the masterminds behind Jucy rentals and more recently LyLo, an audacious pod hotel concept that's reshaping the hospitality industry in New Zea…

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Scaling a National Recruitment Business: With Kinetic CEO Kate Ross 51:13

1+ y ago51:13

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Discover how Kate Ross, CEO of Kinetic Recruitment, shattered traditional norms and championed a successful path in recruitment and entrepreneurship. From exploring why university education might not be the be-all and end-all, to the benefits of learning a trade, Kate's journey inspires us to rethink our educational norms. Get immersed in her rusti…

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New Zealand Immigration: Expert Insights with Michelle Chen 1:07:25

1+ y ago1:07:25

1:07:25

What does it take to navigate the complex world of immigration law in New Zealand? Join our captivating conversation with Michelle Chen, an immigration lawyer and employment law specialist, as we uncover the ins and outs of bringing international talent to the Land of the Long White Cloud. Born and raised in a family of first-generation migrants fr…

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Unlocking the Power of AI: Challenges, Opportunities, and Ethics with Brandon Hutcheson 1:02:45

1+ y ago1:02:45

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Ever wondered how artificial intelligence can revolutionize various industries like healthcare, gastronomy, and the elderly care? Join me as I chat with Brandon Hutchinson, the CEO of Aware Group, a forward-thinking, innovative consultancy based in New Zealand. We uncover the secrets behind how Aware Group unlocks the potential of AI in various org…

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Life as a Board Advisor with Phil Dagger 1:08:17

1+ y ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Join us for an engaging episode as we sit down with Phil Dagger, a seasoned External Board Advisor and catalyst for business growth. In this interview, Phil takes us on a captivating journey through his diverse career, from his trailblazing days at tech firm Voyager in the 90s to his instrumental role in propelling Indevin Group, one of New Zealand…

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SEO and Olympic throws with Ben Langton Burnell 1:02:15

1+ y ago1:02:15

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In this episode, we sit down with Ben Langton Burnell, an extraordinary talent who has mastered the art of balancing his life as an aspiring Olympic javelin thrower and CEO of a cutting-edge brand and marketing agency, The Launch Agency. Join us as we unravel Ben's unique journey, exploring how he seamlessly blends his passion for athletics with hi…

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How Fulton Hogan uses technology to improve productivity with Brian Northern 1:07:40

1+ y ago1:07:40

1:07:40

E14: Brian Northern. Welcome to another insightful episode of Time and Motion, where we dive into the world of technology and its impact on businesses. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Brian Northern, Chief Information Officer at Fulton Hogan, a leading construction and infrastructure company. Join us as Brian shares his remarkable …

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Design Resilience: From Founding to Falling with Anita Brightley-Hodges 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

In this captivating episode, I delve into the extraordinary life journey of Anita Brightley Hodges. From fleeing China to Hong Kong with her mother fleeing as a refugee to building a successful design agency, navigating the challenges of being a working mum in the 80s, experiencing the devastating loss of her business during the Global Financial Cr…

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Managing an NZ Ski Mountain James Urquhart 1:02:09

1+ y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

In this episode, I catch up with James Urquhart, Genral Manager of Operations at Mount Hutt. James explains some of the challenges of managing a seasonal workforce and how they are using technology to improve their employee and guest experience. Hear how some of Australasia's most interesting and successful people are utilising People, Technology a…

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High performance leadership with James Laughlin 1:27:23

1+ y ago1:27:23

1:27:23

In this week's episode, I catch up with James Laughlin a 7 times world champion and High-Performance leadership coach. James’s ‘Lead on Purpose’ podcast is currently near the top the business and management charts in countries around the world, so if you haven’t done so already go and check it out. James dispels a few myths about coaching, talks ab…

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NZ tech talent, brain drains, tall poppy syndrome and funding with Troy Hammond 1:13:27

1+ y ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Troy Hammond is a serial entrepeneur. Best known as the founder of Talent Army, he works with start-ups that are scaling and find awesome people to help them grow. Troy also hosts the 'We F**king love Start-ups' podcast. In this episode, Lee and Troy chew the fat on: IT Recruitment Tall poppy syndrome in NZ The Brain drain / Talent Shortage Bootstr…

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Building a retail brand: Alchemy Equipment with Campbell Junor 1:08:57

1+ y ago1:08:57

1:08:57

E9: Campbell Junor is the CEO and Founder of Alchemy Equipment. His previous companies include global brands such as Kathmandu and Macpac. In this episode, Campbell explains his journey through retail and his Entrepreneural journey in general. Hear how some of Australasia's most interesting and successful people are utilising People, Technology and…

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Scaling a retail business, Recessions and Technology with Ben Kepes 1:09:01

1+ y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

E8: Ben Kepes. Ben is a professional board member, a globally-recognized technology commentator, and an entrepreneur. Ben has served on the boards of a number of non-profit, privately held and listed companies in New Zealand and the UK. Ben began his journey, co-founding clothing retailer, Cactus over 30 years ago. In this relaxed and open conversa…

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From Warzones to Boardrooms with Tony Groves 1:17:23

1+ y ago1:17:23

1:17:23

Episode 7 - Tony Groves. Tony is co-founder of Leadership Training company, Halo Training. Tony’s professional experience spans 16 years in the military and security where he specialised in intelligence operations and risk management in places like East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan to name a few. Tony talks quite openly about overcoming Post Trauma…

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Speak like New Zealand's #1 Speaking Coach (Part 1) with Michael Philpott 1:02:07

1+ y ago1:02:07

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Episode 5 - Michael Philpott (Part 1). This episode is the first of two parts where I catch up with speaking coach Michael Philpott; New Zealand's #1 Speaking Coach. Michael coaches lots of famous politicians, business executives other prominent persons across New Zealand to speak better. In part 1, Michael talks about overcoming adversity despite …

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Speak like New Zealand's #1 Speaking Coach (Part 2) with Michael Philpott 1:02:52

1+ y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Episode 6 - Michael Philpott | New Zealand's #1 Speaking Coach (Part 2). This episode is the second of two parts where I catch up with speaking coach Michael Philpott: New Zealand's #1 Speaking Coach. Michael coaches lots of famous politicians, business executives other prominent persons across New Zealand to speak better. In this episode, Part 2 M…

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Founding a Real Estate business with Nathan Najib 1:07:18

1+ y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

E4 Nathan Najib. At the age of 7, Nathan fled his native Afghanistan in the middle of the night to escape to New Zealand, via Pakistan. Nathan shares his story how he founded his own real estate business, his views on the current real estate market and why sales is changing. Hear how some of Australasia's most interesting and successful people are …

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Winning work with Coca-Cola, Vodafone and NZ Police with Reuben Bijl 1:11:37

1+ y ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Rueben Bijl is Managing Director of NZ Tech firm Smudge, who boast an enviable client list. In this episode, Reuben talks to Lee about the importance of building relationships when selling to enterprise customers and how to successfully deliver projects to global businesses. Hear how some of Australasia's most interesting and successful people are …

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Financing a business in 2023 with Dave Armstrong 44:17

2y ago44:17

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Episode 2 - Dave Armstrong is the founder and a Finance Consultant of Newbrook Ventures. In this episode, Dave tells us how businesses currently raise money, how to value a business and what is happening in our turbulent economy. You can contact Lee on ⬇️⬇️ lee@leestevens.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/leestevensnz/ Hear how some of Australasia's m…

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From the catwalk to working at Microsoft with Hilary Walton 56:03

2y ago56:03

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Episode 1 - Hilary Walton. Hilary is a Technology Strategist for Microsoft ANZ. Hilary has successfully built a career, working for some of New Zealand's largest organizations. Check out this episode where Hilary talks about AI, building a personal brand and how Microsoft is helping customers on their Digital Transformation journey. You can contact…

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