Career Journeys and Aspirations
Dedicated to sharing some of the most interesting and inspiring career journeys by high achievers across diverse industry and community groups. We explore the ambition and adventures planned to enhance a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Episodes
36 episodes
Mike Roddy with Lewis Olcot, Talent Acquisition - APA Group
Welcome 2024!Our first episode of Career Journeys and Aspirations. I am delighted share with you, one of the most authentic and genuine leaders in their discipline, in Lewis Olcot. In terms of his profession, Lew...
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Mike Roddy with Andrew Bell - Leadership in Innovation, People and Technology
My Guest today is Andrew Bell. Andrew was the Bank of Queensland’s Head of Technology since BOQ acquired ME Bank in 2021. He was previously ME Bank’s Head of Technology prior to the acquirement. Andrew has over 10+ years o...
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Mike Roddy with Laura Jones - Chief People Officer - dnata catering
My Guest today is Laura Jones. Laura Jones is Chief People Officer for dnata catering - Australia. Part of the Emirates Group, dnata catering is Australia’s most admired catering and retail partner specialising in inflight cat...
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Mike Roddy with Alexis Hill - CIO- Brisbane Grammar School
I am delighted to welcome Alexis Hill as my guest today.Alexis is the CIO of Brisbane Grammar School. One of the leading schools in Australia for boys where continuous investment is made in creating an environment where boys are able to ...
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Mike Roddy with Simon Bray- Director, Angel Investor - Tech Product and Digital Innovation
My Guest today is Simon Bray. Simon has had an impressive career holding a number of senior leadership roles.Simon navigates the intersection between strategy and technology in the digital world in order to improve lived expe...
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Mike Roddy with Janice Carey - Leadership in Data Analytics
And over to me… My Guest today is Janice Carey. Janice is a leader in data, analytics and digital and was named number 3 in the IAPA Top 25 Leaders Awards in 2022. In 2021 and 2022, she led initiatives that won Teali...
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Mike Roddy with Max Kimber - Mediator, Barrister, Investigator
My Guest today is Max Kimber. Max has had an exceptional career, achieving over 40 years’ as an experienced Barrister and over 30 years as a Mediator. Max began his career as a Barrister after having completed is postgra...
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Mike Roddy with Andrew Dennis - CIO for JBS Australia / New Zealand
Welcome to our latest episode of Career Journeys and Aspirations!My Guest today is Andrew Dennis who is the CIO for JBS Australia / New Zealand.Andrew has had an extensive career across a range of senior leadership roles here in A...
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Mike Roddy with Daryl Kirkhope - Leader, Lecturer and Practitioner of operational best practice and digital transformation
And over to me….Welcome to series 2 of Career Journeys and Aspirations!My Guest today is Daryl Kirkhope.Daryl has had an incredible career ranging from the military through to holding senior corporate roles.Daryl hel...
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Mike Roddy with Ben Swindale, General Manager IT at Icon Group
My Guest today is Ben Swindale. Ben is the General Manager, IT at Icon Group. Ben is an experienced leader in the technology industry with a focus on delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions for complex busines...
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Mike Roddy with Joanne Jessop, CEO Multicap.
I have very special guest today in Joanne Jessop. A leader in the Not-for-Profit sector and someone who has given and continues to give so much to the community. Jo is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Mult...
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Mike Roddy with Nathan Johnston, Chief Technology Officer - Collection House
My Guest today is Nathan Johnston. Nathan is the Chief Technology Officer at Collection House.He has over 25 years experience in the Information Technology industry with a particular passion for programming. Nathan’s career h...
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Mike Roddy with Michael Power, Executive Consultant - Providing Strategic Advisory Services to CEO's & Boards.
My Guest today is Michael Power. Michael recently retired from MOQdigital as the General Manager of Business Services. He has accumulated an impressive 20 years of demonstrated success in developing and executing strateg...
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Mike Roddy with Brendan Klasen, Executive General Manager Information & Communications Technology at Endeavour Foundation
Hello, My Guest today is Brendan Klasen. Brendan is the Executive General Manager Information & Communications Technology at Endeavour Foundation.He is a qualified technology executive with Board, Leadership ...
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Mike Roddy with Nick Underhill - HR Lead for Dragonfly Shipping
My Guest today is Nick Underhill.Nick is currently the HR Lead for Dragonfly Shipping.Nick is an experienced, dedicated people professional who believes that HR as a function can provide added value to all aspects of a business.&n...
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Mike Roddy with Chris Dougherty, CEO - Epilepsy Queensland
And over to me…My guest today is Chris Dougherty.Chris is the Chief Executive Officer of Epilepsy Queensland Inc.Chris is an executive leader with 15 years’ experience in both commercial and non-government / NFP organisatio...
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Mike Roddy with Dundee Kim
A very special episode to share today. On the eve of the sporting / charity event of the year for Queensland - All for the Kids - Charity Boxing Event (ok, I am a little biased here), I am delighted to share my interview wit...
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Mike Roddy with Linda Carroll, Head of People & Culture - Affinity Education Group
My Guest today is Linda Caroll.Linda is the Head of People & Culture at Affinity Education Group.By way of background, Linda has a diverse career to date working across a variety of Industries including Education, Consulting, ...
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Mike Roddy with Bec Munn - Group Executive - People & Culture - Queensland Rail
And over to me..My guest today is Bec Munn.Bec is the Group Executive – People & Culture for Queensland Rail.An amazing career to date with extensive national and global experience, operating in complex and large organi...
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Mike Roddy with Gayle Job
Today’s guest is Gayle Job. Gayle is the Chief People & Property Officer at Auswide Bank.An incredible career to date ,spanning over 4 decades across all aspects of human resources, recruitment, property portfolio managem...
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Mike Roddy with Rhian Greenway
My Guest today is Rhian Greenway.Rhian is the CIO of City Beach. A name most of us will be familiar with as they re one of the most prominent and successful retailers in Australia today .Rhian is a very successful ICT leader, with...
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Mike Roddy with Lynne Cawley
And over to me...My guest today is Lynne Cawley. Lynne is the Group Executive, People & Operations at Canstar Pty Limited.Lynne has spent more than 20 years experience in the Financial Industry. My current role encompa...
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Mike Roddy with Stephen Wilkinson
And over to me... Hello Everyone and welcome to the latest episode of Career Journeys and Aspirations!My guest today is Stephen Wilkinson who is the State Services Manager for NTT Ltd.Stephen has built an extensive ...
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