Don't Stop Us Now AI Edition

Sophia Matveeva - A Non Tech Founder in a Tech World

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode shares the story of founder Sophia Matveeva who found herself having to make a big pivot when the global pandemic hit. Befo...

Future Proof Me - Citizen Branding

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s mini episode features a global branding and design icon talking about the renewed power branding has in today’s ‘social’ world to ...

Sarah Wilson - Crusader for People & Planet

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited about this episode featuring an inspiring and no-topic-off-limits conversation with the globally renowned Sarah Wilson.Sarah has ach...

Future Proof Me - Mastering Your Ego

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Future Proofing mini episode is all about not letting your ego get the better of you.We were blown away by the maturity and wisdom of yo...

Taylor White - The Art of Creating

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we feature the first ever visual artist on the show when we talk with the entrepreneurial and talented American artist, Taylor White. T...

Future Proof Me - What Great Ideas Need

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Future Proof mini episode is all about what it takes to get a big idea signed off. We’re excited to share very wise advice from s...

Allison Kent-Smith - Not your Typical Entrepreneur

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our episode this week features an American woman who abandoned the security and prestige of working with some of the world’s most sought after ad ag...

Future Proof Me - Courage for All Things

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our mini episode this week is packed with wisdom from one of our most thoughtful guests. Social entrepreneur, author and one of Forbes Magazine ‘...

How to be a Great People Person

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is all about becoming a great ‘people person’. It’s something we believe is probably the most important trait of a great l...

Future Proof Me - Ask for What You Want

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Future Proof Me mini episode is all about asking for what you want. It sounds so simple in theory but it’s not always easy to do ...

Connie Mckeage - Resilience and Perspective

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re really thrilled to be able to share our conversation with experienced founder, CEO and all round impressive operator, Connie Mckeag...

Future Proof Me - Facing Failure

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s mini episode is all about facing your fears and not being held back in life by the fear of failure. It’s important to know that w...

Adina Jacobs - Win-Win Relationships

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode features one of the most unassuming and humble entrepreneurs we’ve met.Adina Jacobs is the Co-Founder of an international tech...

Future Proof Me - Founders’ Reality

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look at the realities of being a startup founder. Becoming an entrepreneur and a founder is increasingly popular, even with school studen...

Heidi Hackemer - On Navigating the Worst

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have a very special episode this week because we’re sharing the vulnerable story of how one of our guests was subsequently fired from a high prof...

Future Proof Me - Master Meetings

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s future-proofing mini episode is all about making the most of meetings you attend at work. And seriously, this is one of the most importa...

Mouna Aouri - Supporting Female Entrepreneurs to Realise their Dreams

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe it? Almost three years ago we started this podcast and now we’re excited to be releasing this, our 100th episode! A particular ...

Future Proof Me - It's Not Personal!

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s mini episode is about keeping things in perspective and not taking things personally at work. We hear great advice from one of our wises...

How to Say 'No' at Work

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A recent Microsoft trends in work report showed that 40 billion more emails were sent in February 2021 than the previous February, due to the increase...

Future Proof Me - Future Proofing Your Skill Set

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s mini episode focuses on staying current with your skills in the fast changing world of work. Something that’s relevant for all of us g...

Dr Jacinta Jiménez - Fixing Burnout

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re excited to bring you this week’s important conversation with psychologist, burnout expert, author and leadership coach, Dr Jacinta Jiménez....

Future Proof Me - Chasing Equality

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s mini episode is in honour of International Women’s Day. We don’t know about you but this feels like a bit of a watershed year i...

Lesley Eccles - When Founding Another Global Startup was the Only Answer

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt totally blindsided or cheated? That’s exactly what happened to our guest this week who spent more than ten years building a ...

Future Proof Me - The Narratives We Tell Ourselves

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to this week’s Future Proof Me mini-episode. Valentine’s Day was only a week or two prior to us recording this episode and ...

Greta Thomas - Creating Her Own Path

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to another special episode of the show. For those of you listening in the past few weeks, you’ll know that we have finally re...

Future Proof Me - The Value of Dreaming Big

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s mini ‘Future Proof Me’ episode is all about the power of dreaming big. One person who’s a passionate believer in the power of the ...

Claire Hatton - Living Life to the Full

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

By popular demand, we’re excited to share a unique episode with you today. We’re pretty excited because we’ve been asked to do this since we lau...

Future Proof Me - How to Get the Career You Really Want

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re excited to share our first mini episode for 2021!It’s a topical one for many people, particularly those whose careers may have been affected...

Ronni Kahn - The More You Give, the More You Get

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, Happy New Year and welcome to our first episode for 2021!We couldn’t think of a better guest to start the year with than social entrepreneur ...

Michelle Guthrie - Playing the Long Game

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We can’t think of a better note to finish 2020 on than this week’s episode with an incredible woman and international leader, Michelle Guthrie.Mic...

Future Proof Me - When Money’s Stopping You Changing Career

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Future Proof Me mini episode we explore one aspect of a topic we’ve been asked a lot about this year. That topic is career transiti...

How to End this Crazy Year on a Positive Note

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our latest How To episode, the last one for 2020!This week we’re exploring how to end this year on a positive note. It’s been such a cr...

Future Proof Me - Taking Control of your Calendar

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the crazy year that 2020 has been and many people feeling exhausted as we come into the Holiday season, this week’s mini episode may be exactly...

Mia Perdomo - Latin America’s Warrior for Women

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode features Colombian founder, Mia Perdomo. She and her co-founder have built a business fighting for equality for women at work ac...

Future Proof Me - Secrets to Giving Great Presentations

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Future Proof Me mini episode, we couldn’t resist going back to one of our earliest episodes with the amazing speaker, author and F...

Ellen Broad - Her Surprising Path to Big Data and AI

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode features a woman who never dreamt she’d end up working in a high tech environment. In fact, Ellen Broad imagined she would be ...

Future Proof Me - Calling Out Bias

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go with sensitive conversations? They’re not easy are they?  This week’s mini episode shares how NASA executive Trudy Kortes ...

Sophia Athas - 20-Something Founder and Creative Trendsetter

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re excited to introduce you to the youngest woman we’ve had on the show to date. But age isn’t the reason we’re happy for you to meet 27 ye...

Future Proof Me - The Magic of Yes

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s mini, Future Proof Me episode features some insightful advice about saying “Yes” to the unknown, even when it really scares you.&nbs...

Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas - Humour as a Superpower

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We think you’re going to love this week’s episode featuring two super impressive women who, amongst other things, teach at Stanford University’s...

Future Proof Me - Advice on Starting your Idea

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Future Proof Me mini episode shares some great advice if you’re contemplating starting your own business or side hustle.We were so ins...

How to Build Your Network

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is one of our ‘How To’ episodes and we’re covering that sometimes awkward topic of networking. One of our guests has ...

Future Proof Me - Is Fear Holding You Back?

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s future-proofing mini episode is all about how to take action even when you feel unsure, nervous or afraid. The advice and observati...

Debbie Millman - Brave Heart, Big Life

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have such a treat for you this week with the truly multi-talented and globally respected Debbie Millman. Debbie is a designer, author, educato...

Future Proof Me - Managing Imposter Syndrome

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s ‘Future Proof Me’ mini episode shares fantastic advice on how to overcome Imposter Syndrome. We were really struck by the great advi...

Maria MacNamara - On Reinvention

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on the show this week is someone who’s a textbook case in career reinvention. Maria MacNamara completely reinvented her career after ...

Future Proof Me - Negotiation Gems

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s mini Future Proof Me episode shares some real negotiation gems from entrepreneur and CEO of multiple global businesses, Margarita Herdoc...

Julia Paige - The Stories We Tell Ourselves

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a fascinating conversation with Uber's global head of Social Impact, Julia Paige. This mum of triplets has so much wisdom to sha...

Future Proof Me - Solving Problems That Computers Can’t

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gotta problem? Then listen up! Our first mini episode for August shares some tips to help you solve gnarly problems better. Many Future of Work e...

Brianne West - Running the World's most Sustainable Cosmetics Company

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on the podcast this week is Brianne West, the New Zealander serial entrepreneur and founder of global sustainable cosmetics company, Ethique...

Future Proof Me - Lasting the Distance

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get impacted by all the negativity in the News? Are you feeling pretty disheartened about COVID-19’s continued impact on our lives and routin...

Hayley Markham - The Unflappable Entrepreneur

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is one of the co-founders of an international venture all about teaching the younger generation to code. Hayley Markham is co...

Future Proof Me - How an Innovator Stays Creative

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week’s mini Future Proof Me episode all about how to stay creative in a busy world. We loved the advice that serial Canadian en...

How to Change Career

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our latest How To episode!We’ve had numerous people ask us recently if now is the right time to change jobs or even careers. It got us bo...

Future Proof Me - Advice on Getting Out of Your Own Way

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our latest Future Proof me mini-episode this week shares invaluable lessons from an entrepreneur who’s truly experienced the highs and lows of build...

Mitra Azizirad - How Resilience and Persistence Can Make All The Difference

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode features a trailblazing woman in tech who’s had an extraordinary 28 year career at Microsoft.Mitra Azizirad is Corporate Vice ...

Future Proof Me - Where Will You Develop Mastery?

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another of our short and sweet, 'Future Proof Me' episodes where we focus on the most valuable insights, gems of advice and ideas from our ...

Deanne Weir - Following Her Passions

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show we’re excited to introduce you to Deanne Weir, a former media lawyer and executive; turned media entrepreneur, investor and co...

Future Proof Me - Why Career ‘Progression’ Doesn’t Always Mean Moving Up

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt a lot of self-imposed pressure to keep on moving up the career ladder? That’s the key topic of this week’s Future Proof Me episode....

Jacqueline Novogratz - Revolutionary For a Better World

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a real treat in store for you today with a truly remarkable changemaker and NY Times bestselling author as our guest.Acumen Founder and CEO, J...

Future Proof Me - Navigating Tech When You're Not a Techie

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our second Future Proof Me mini episode. These mini episodes will be uploaded in the weeks between our usual, longer interview and ‘How T...

Audrey Tang - Taiwan's Digital Minister and Her Vital Role Keeping the Country Open

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a fascinating episode this week with our guest, Taiwan’s remarkable Digital Minister, Audrey Tang.Audrey became the youngest Government Mini...

Future Proof Me - How to Ponder the Future and Disruption

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our first Future Proof Me mini episode! These episodes, will share a 'nugget' of an idea, advice or a thought-provoking insight to hel...

How to Game Plan If You Lose Your Job

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week as the economic impact from COVID-19 continues to unfold, we wanted to give anyone affected, or anyone who fears they may be affected in fut...

Naomi Simson - The Renowned Entrepreneur 1000s of Small Businesses Count On

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a brilliant episode for you this week with the renown entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor Naomi Simson. Given these unprecedented times, this...

Bobbi Mahlab AM - Defining Success on Her Terms

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is entrepreneur and philanthropist, Bobbi Mahlab. We think you’ll love Bobbi; she’s authentic, brave and very humble!&nbs...

Kristina Karlsson – Tough Times Never Last But Tough People Do

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is Kristina Karlsson, the entrepreneur and founder of global Swedish design and stationery business, kikki.K.  What’s unpreced...

Mandy Birch – On Being Yourself (in a Man’s World)

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is former military leader and now Quantum Computing pioneer, Mandy Birch.Born and bred in the USA, Mandy is super qualified . . . ...

Cecilia Tham – Predicting the Future

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever wondered about what we’ll all be eating in 10-15 years time then this is the episode for you! Our guest is Barcelona-based Cecilia...

How to Have a Great Year

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our first ‘How To’ episode of 2020 brings you super useful tips and advice to set yourself up for an awesome 2020!To put this episode together, we...

Que Dallara – Unlocks What It Takes to Be Successful

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From extreme disadvantage in her childhood, Honeywell Connected Enterprise (HCE) President and CEO, Que Dallara, has been driven all her life to ensur...

Michelle Garnaut AO – Fabulous Stories from One of Asia’s Most Celebrated Restaurateurs

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week has taken the road less travelled, and pioneered her industry in Hong Kong and China for more than 30 years. We’re talking about...

Laura Anderson – On A Mission to Mars

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest has an insatiable passion for learning and the future and she has the career portfolio to prove it! We’re talking about internat...

June Dally Watkins – Redefining What’s Possible for Women Even at 92!

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is a woman who at the age of 92 is still inspiring thousands of women to be the “best they can be!”. We’re talking about the...

How to Have a Difficult Conversation

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We get it, no-one likes having a difficult conversation do they? Yet, it’s a fact of life that we all need to instigate them at different times bot...

Jodie Fox – The Rise and Demise of Her Global Business

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week has been on an incredible journey in the past decade - building an iconic online retail empire to global heights and then having n...

Jordy Fu – Child Prodigy Artist to Sought After Architect and Designer

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features a super creative thinker and former child prodigy who’s on a quest to bring beauty and emotion to all that she creates and bui...

Dr Cath Ball – Flying High with Drones and More

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode we meet an entrepreneur and innovator who’s been through more than her fair share of challenge and trauma, yet has found a ...

Vicki Saunders – Reinventing the Game for Female Founders

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In our episode this week we meet an entrepreneur who’s been on a 30 year quest to find ways to create environments and networks for people to innova...

How To Manage Office Politics

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Office politics - even the thought of it can make some people cringe! We so understand because those two words together conjure up images of mostly b...

Martha Lane Fox – A Powerful Voice Where Few Women Are Heard

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is the incredibly inspiring Martha Lane Fox, one of the UK’s most well known and respected technology leaders and society shaper...

Trudy Kortes – A Career in Space Exploration and Real-Life Moonshots!

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re excited to share this week’s episode featuring someone who’s had an extraordinary career at the cutting edge of space exploration. Trudy ...

Brukty Tigabu – Changing African Kids Lives With TV

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is one of the most determined and resilient people we’ve ever met. For the past 14 years she’s been on a mission to improve ed...

Cyan Ta’eed – From Imposter Syndrome to Rich List

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is a serial entrepreneur and one of Australia’s richest and most successful women. She’s also one of the humblest and most hon...

How To Feel Less Stuck in Your Job

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t forget to enter our competition (below) to win a free coaching session with Claire and Greta. This week we explore what you can do when you ha...

Caroline Issa – Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway!

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week has a habit of saying “yes” to things she doesn’t know how to do... such as designing women's wear collections for Nordstrom...

Mia Freedman – Is the Real Deal

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We don’t think we’ve ever had a guest who is prepared to be as open and honest about her life and career as Mia Freedman is. Whether it’s in our...

Katie Vanneck-Smith – Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest has serious grit. Katie Vanneck-Smith is a media industry veteran and for anyone who’s not familiar with that industry, let’s ...

Gaby Dalkin – How Her Food Side Hustle Took Off!

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re so impressed by how this week’s guest has grown her business and her brand from pre side-hustle stage, to become the entrepreneurial ‘food...

Ann Sherry – The Positive Change Agent

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ann Sherry is a change maker who’s notched up so many extraordinary achievements during her decades long and inspiring career to date that it’s ha...

How to Make Time Your Friend

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.”William Penn, Founder of Pennsylvania We know you’re probably a very busy person but you won’...

Dr Emma Camp – On a Quest to Save the World’s Coral Reefs

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s inspiring guest is Dr Emma Camp, a British marine bio-geochemist who searches out and then studies corals that can naturally survive in ...

Kat Dunn – Making Tough Career Decisions to be True to Yourself

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If we had to summarise what our guest this week is all about, we’d say she’s about reinvention and being true to herself. And for 35 year old Kat ...

Marie Johnson – Breaking Digital Boundaries and Challenging Stereotypes

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week is Marie Johnson, an Australian entrepreneur with a passion for digital and AI.Marie’s cutting edge work today is all the more...

Debbie Wosskow, OBE – What It Takes To Be A Successful Female Entrepreneur

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week is Debbie Wosskow, a dynamic serial entrepreneur who sold her third business, LoveHomeSwap, for US$53m. Debbie recently co-found...

What is Artificial Intelligence?

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our first ‘What Is. . .’ episode. And, drumroll please ... the topic of our first in this series is Artificial Intelligence (AI). We’...

How to Switch Off

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re excited to bring you the latest in our ‘How To’ series. This is our last episode before the Holidays and 2019!Thanks to those of you who s...

Nathalie Nahai – Web Psychology and How to Juggle Life

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is the one and only Nathalie Nahai, The Web Psychologist. She’s an author and in-demand globetrotting speaker on how to apply be...

Kriti Sharma – Robots, AI and the Future

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re excited to bring you this week’s guest, Kriti Sharma; a leading global expert in AI and its impact on society and the future. Kriti grew up ...

Dr Fiona Wood – The Inspiring Optimist

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Dr Fiona Wood, a world-leading burns specialist and innovative surgeon and researcher. She’s a former Australian of the Year for ...