The Canberra Business Podcast
A podcast about all things Canberra Business.
Episodes
92 episodes
Ambassador Explains Why Egypt Is Open For Australian Business
Looking for a faster path into global markets without starting from scratch? We sit down with Egypt’s ambassador Mr Hani Mohamed Nagi to map out a clear route for Australian businesses to scale across Africa, the Middle Ea...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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28:31
How A Newcomer Scaled A Construction Company To $30M
Want the real reasons Canberra homes cost more—and what would actually move the needle on supply? We sit down with Taz Building Group CEO Suman Dhillon to unpack a 13‑year climb from one home to a $30 million operation, delivering 70–80 new bui...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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23:52
Where Do We Draw The Line Between Creepy And Caring In AI?
A hotel door that scans your face sounds futuristic, until it won’t let you back in after breakfast. That story sets the stage for a candid tour through AI’s promise and pitfalls with Dr. Ryan Payne of CanBe Lab at the University of Canberra. W...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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32:41
Disability Inclusion That Moves From Policy To Practice
What if the problem isn’t the pipeline, but the job ad? We sit down with Craig Wallace, Head of Policy at Advocacy for Inclusion, to unpack why disability employment remains stuck and how a simple shift—hiring for inherent requirements i...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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22:37
Purple Resilience For Real-World Risk
A pen test won’t save your business if the cleaner unplugs your backup server. We dig into Purple Resilience with Aris Zinc Group's Lizzie Christiansen and Michelle Carn to show how true operational strength blends cyber defense with people, pr...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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48:21
How a Canberra Startup Became a Defence Tech Leader
A Canberra success story meets global scale: Greg sits down with Sarah Bailey, Group Executive Director and CEO Australia at Penten Amio, to unpack how a startup founded by 11 local families became a trusted partner to the Five Eyes. From secur...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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21:45
Building A Global Exam Engine From Canberra
What does it take to prove competence when the stakes are sky-high? We sit down with ASPEQ’s Hamish Finlay to unpack how a New Zealand–born exam provider became a global engine for regulators, running high-stakes testing for pilots, trades, hea...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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18:14
How SMEs Can Win Commonwealth Contracts
Australia’s biggest customer isn’t a corporation; it’s the Commonwealth. We sit down with AQMN Legal’s Matthew Bautz to map a practical path for SMEs that want to sell to government without getting lost in rules, panels, and paperwork. Matthew ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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38:49
From Connectivity To Cyber Resilience: Practical Tech For Small Business
If your business runs on a card reader, a laptop, and a phone, you already rely on more connectivity and data than you think. We sit down with Telstra’s Nathan Gumley - Telstra Executive for Strategy, Transformation and Planning to unpack a pra...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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40:10
From Casual Hire to Co-Owner: Amy’s GoBoat Journey on Lake Burley Griffin
Ready to steer a boat for the first time—at walking pace—past Parliament House and the War Memorial? Greg sits down with GoBoat Canberra co-owner Amy Wetherby to unpack how an electric picnic boat venture won locals’ hearts, turned casual staff...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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18:25
Storytelling is still king in the age of digital disruption.
What does it take to build a globally competitive content company from Canberra? Michael Tear, CEO of Wildbear Entertainment, reveals the extraordinary journey from two university students with a dream to a 180-person powerhouse creating docume...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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33:07
AI Won't Replace Recruiters, But It's Changing the Game
When Michael Minns and Blanca Barreras of Hayes Recruitment stepped into our new podcast studio, they brought fresh perspectives on how digital transformation is reshaping the recruitment landscape while preserving the irreplaceable human eleme...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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30:49
The Future of Workspaces: How Co-working is Reshaping Office Life
When office buildings become more than just places to work, magic happens. That's the powerful message Tashi Dorji, head of FlexSpace at JLL Flex Solutions, brings to the Canberra Business Podcast as he unpacks the evolution of co-working space...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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27:07
The Next Generation of Leaders Needs a Community to Thrive
Jane Brownbill stands at a crossroads many of us dream about – after decades in high-powered roles as a CEO and senior manager, she asked herself what she truly wanted to do when she "grew up." Her answer became See Yourself, a coaching practic...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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28:28
Data's Hidden Meaning
Data is everywhere in your organization, but do you truly understand what it means? Sam Spencer, CEO and CISO of Aristotle Metadata, reveals how the missing piece in most data strategies isn't fancy algorithms or massive storage capabilities—it...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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33:26
Tuggeranong's Hidden Gem: How Punthill Hotel Apartments is Redefining Suburban Accommodation
Nestled in Canberra's southern suburb of Tuggeranong stands the area's first new hotel in 12 years. Punthill Hotel Apartments is breaking the mold of traditional accommodation and challenging assumptions about where business travelers want to s...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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20:28
How to Achieve Better Worker's Compensation Results
With 36 years of experience in personal injury management, Susie Walford, General Manager of Federal Self-Insurance at Employers Mutual Limited (EML), offers a powerful perspective on building purpose-driven workplaces that prioritize both peop...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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22:32
The New Anti-Money Laundering Rules Are Coming to Your Industry
Is your business ready for the new AML/CTF reform? ACT AML's Director, Tim Bourke has everything you need to know to be prepared on this episode of the Canberra Business Podcast! Tim brings us along as he explains the new Tranche 2...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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19:16
From Classroom to Football Field: A Teacher's Business Journey
Meet Andrew Waghchoure, the passionate owner and head coach behind Little Kickers ACT, who's bringing structured football skills development to Canberra's youngest residents. After 14 years in the classroom, this primary school teacher is chann...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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22:20
The Art of Employee Engagement with Sarah Rajic
A thriving workplace isn't just about attractive salaries – it's about nurturing employee engagement that drives productivity, innovation, and business growth. Sarah Rajic, Managing Director of Capital Recruit, reveals that engaged employees ca...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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22:40
What if AI Could Make Us Better Humans, Not Replace Us?
What if AI could make us better humans instead of replacing us? That's the question at the heart of Evolutioned's journey from traditional management consulting to AI innovation.Joel Madden, Evolutioned's CEO, takes us through his compa...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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24:39
The Budget Blueprint: Treasurer Chris Steel Unpacks ACT's Financial Future
What does the ACT's fiscal future look like under new Treasurer Chris Steel, MLA? The answer shapes everything from housing affordability to business growth across Canberra.This illuminating conversation tackles the hard questions Chamb...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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18:31
How your business can get involved in International Engagement Programs
In today's episode Greg has a conversation with Brendan Smyth, the Commissioner for International Engagement for the ACT Government. Listen to him speak about ACT's International Engagement Strategy and on how he is driving this agenda.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:35
From Small Practice to Healthcare Leader: Dr. John Deery's Entrepreneurial Journey
What does it take to build a thriving healthcare business in an underserved market? Dr. John Deery, CEO of YourGP and chair of the Australian GP Alliance, reveals the fascinating intersection of medicine and entrepreneurship in this eye-opening...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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26:02