Leadership Odysseys
Episodes
Tane Hunter & Dara Simkin: What It Actually Means to Stay Human While the World Speeds Up
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership Podcast | Workplace Culture | Play at Work | Intelligent Optimism | Full Stack Human Book There is a question that most leaders are quietly...
Jeremy Senior: Building Strong Teams Through Clarity, Not Comfort
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when leadership is tested not in theory, but in the moments where everything is on the line? In this conversation, Jeremy Senior takes us...
Future-Fit Leadership: Why Most People Aren’t Doing Their Best Work | Cherie Mylordis
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a quiet truth sitting inside many workplaces right now. People are capable. They care. They want to do great work. But something is off. In ...
When Fear Is Real: Mark Mathews on Leadership, Fear, and Performance
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are moments in life where fear arrives without warning. Not the kind you can ignore. The kind that asks something of you. This episode is not ab...
From Corporate Career to Industry Leader: Camilla Bullock on Leadership, Trust, and Building the Payments Ecosystem
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some leaders build companies. Others build rooms where progress happens. Camilla Bullock is one of those rare connectors. Born in a small working town...
Kindness + Math: The New Rules of Leadership with James Rhee
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Leadership Odysseys leadership podcast, James Rhee, private equity investor, former CEO of Ashley Stewart, Harvard Law graduate...
Leadership, Story, and the Power of Owning Your Voice with Tory Archbold
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership, Story, and the Power of Owning Your Voice with Tory Archbold Leadership is not built in the spotlight. It is built in the quiet decisions ...
Lucy Lin on Leadership, Curiosity, and Building a Non-Linear Career in Technology
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Lin on Leadership, Curiosity, and Building a Non-Linear Career in Technology Lucy Lin didn’t follow a straight line. She followed her curiosity...
Mark Jones – Rewriting the Story Beneath the Title
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains discussions of suicide, mental health crises, and related topics. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available...
Dean Salakas: The Discipline of Decisions
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Salakas has built his career around decisions most people avoid, and the discipline to stand by them. From turning down public opportunities to l...
Raj Nanra – Leadership Built on Listening, Culture, and Courage
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones turn off. This is one of them. In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, Kirsty sits down wi...
The Courage to Keep Going – Kellie Hush
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some stories shimmer at the surface; others reveal their depth only when you listen closely. Kellie Hush’s journey through Australian fashion has be...
What Remains When Everything Changes with Guy Maine
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some leaders build empires. Others build character. Guy Maine has done both, and rebuilt himself along the way. From launching Australia’s prepaid m...
Five Decades, Countless Lessons: What Time Taught Ken Garrard About Leadership
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After more than five decades leading some of the most complex business transformations across enterprise and government, Ken Garrard has seen it all –...
Rosy McEvedy: From One Clinic to a National Movement
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some leaders chase growth. Others build movements that last. In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, Kirsty Gee sits down with Rosy McEvedy, the foun...
Culture, Conviction, and Clarity: Sacha Laing on Leading With Integrity
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great leaders don’t just run companies. They set the rhythm, shape the culture, and build belief. Sacha Laing has led some of Australia’s most ico...
Carlii Lyon — Courage to Be Seen
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She made other people famous. For more than 15 years, Carlii Lyon was the quiet force behind global names like Miranda Kerr and bestselling authors —...
The Future of Group Payments with Cam Richardson
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if paying with friends could be as easy as checking out solo? In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, we sit down with Cam Richardson, Founder &a...
Wilson Poon: Listen First. Build Second. Lead Always.
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wilson Poon doesn’t just build businesses, he builds trust. From his early days as a software engineer to founding Whitetower Digital and co-foundin...
Michael Ragavan: The Founder Rewriting the Rules of Wealth in Australia
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Ragavan was born in Australia to parents who had fled genocide in Sri Lanka, arriving with little more than resilience, hope, and an unshakabl...
Vision to Velocity: Simon Molnar’s Leadership Odyssey
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly two years on, we’re thrilled to replay Episode 1 of Leadership Odysseys with Simon Molnar. Simon’s path from weekend shifts in his paren...
Michelle Brenton | From Burnout to Cellular Health: Redefining Resilience, Wellness & Purpose
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply human episode of Leadership Odysseys, Kirsty sits down with Michelle Brenton—clinical naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, personal t...
Linda Wallace on The Power of Self-Attunement, Letting Go, and Redefining Success from the Inside Out
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this profound episode of Leadership Odysseys, we sit down with transformational coach Linda Wallace, whose journey spans global leadership roles, a...
Claudine Ogilvie on Reinvention, Leadership in Complexity & the Future of Supply Chain Tech
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, we’re joined by Claudine Ogilvie, an executive and entrepreneur who’s spent over two decades at the inters...
Raf Adams, The Suited Monk: How to Align Success with Inner Fulfilment
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, we sit down with Raf Adams, global thought leader and creator of The Suited Monk philosophy. Raf shares the pr...
Alan Shields on Curiosity, Communication & the Startup Journey
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, we sit down with Alan Shields—entrepreneur, board advisor, speaker, and co-founder of RFI Global. With over ...
The World’s Last Royal Coachmaker – Jim Frecklington’s Living Legacy
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this extraordinary episode of the Leadership Odysseys podcast, we step into the world of Jim Frecklington MVO, OAM—Australia’s master royal coa...
Lead with Purpose. Live with Agency: Robyn Saranah’s Odyssey
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Leadership Odysseys, Kirsty sits down with Robyn Saranah—Executive General Manager at Good Shepherd Australia New Zealan...
The Leadership Power of Curiosity, Play, and Presence – Caterina Embersic-Dunne’s Odyssey
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, I sit down with Caterina (Cat) Embersic-Dunne—a dynamic executive coach, lecturer, and leadership expert who...
Unapologetically Authentic: Suzan Mutesi on Creativity, Resilience & Self-Love
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to truly embrace your journey when the world questions your place in it? In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, I sit down with Suz...
Huw Griffiths: The Power of Connection, Reinvention & Leadership in Fintech
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to go from a punk rock guitarist to leading Enterprise in one of the fastest-growing fintech enterprises in the world? Huw Griffiths...
Arvin Singh: The Currency of Leadership—Resilience, Risk, and Reinvention
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to redefine an industry, navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and still emerge with a relentless drive for impact? In th...
Oliver Weidlich: The Truth About Spatial Computing and Why It Will Change Everything
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, Oliver Weidlich, Founder and Director of Design & Innovation at Contxtual, reveals why Spatial Computing i...
Revolutionizing Beauty: Carla Oates on Gut Health, Innovation, and Leading with Purpose
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Carla Oates, founder and CEO of The Beauty Chef, who has revolutionised the beauty and wellness industry by...
Larry Emdur: Resilience, Reinvention, and the Gold Logie Journey
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Leadership Odysseys Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome an Australian TV icon, Larry Emdur. A Gold Logie winner for Most Popul...
Heart-Centred Leadership: Sophie Firmager on Redefining Success and Unlocking Potential
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of Leadership Odysseys, we sit down with Sophie Firmager, visionary leader, executive coach, and founder of Realised Poten...
Mastering Your Inner Game: Stella Petrou Concha on Self-Mastery, Resilience, and Leading with Purpose
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering Your Inner Game: Stella Petrou Concha on Self-Mastery, Resilience, and Leading with Purpose In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, we welco...
From Podcasts to Digital Strategy: Nathan Bush on Leadership, Teams, and eCommerce Evolution
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, we sit down with Nathan Bush, a powerhouse in the Australian eCommerce and digital strategy space. As the foun...
James Tobin: A Journey Through Media, Adventure, and Making an Impact
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, of Leadership Odysseys, we have the pleasure of sitting down with James Tobin, an iconic face in Australian television. With a career...
From Airwaves to Open Roads: Rabbit’s Journey on Resilience, Reinvention and the Power of Storytelling
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, Kirsty sits down with the charismatic "Rab’s" Rabbit, a beloved radio personality who has been on the air fo...
From Fintech Disruptor to Healthtech Pioneer: The Story of Kristofer Rogers
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kristofer Rogers is an award-winning fintech and social impact entrepreneur and a technology innovator. Kris has been instrumental in transforming ind...
Unleashing Creativity and Resilience with Christina Exie
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Leadership Odysseys, we sit down with Christina Exie, co-founder of Stacked Studio and former founder of the athleisure b...
Redefining Social Impact with Rachael Cook, CEO of Inclusee
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Redefining Social Impact with Rachael Cook, CEO of Inclusee In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, we have the honour of speaking with Rachael Cook, ...
Exploring Leadership and Real Estate with Sam Rigopoulos
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring Leadership and Real Estate with Sam Rigopoulos In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, we had the privilege of sitting down with Sam Rigopou...
Believe in yourself: Ray’s journey to building one of Australia’s largest Packaging companies
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Father’s Day edition of Leadership Odysseys, Kirsty is joined by a very special guest—her dad, Ray Cranfield. Ray’s journey is o...
Building a Greener Future with Greener Founder, Tom Ferrier
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building a Greener Future with Greener Founder, Tom Ferrier In this inspiring episode of Leadership Odysseys, Kirsty Gee sits down with Tom Ferrier, t...
A Journey in Public Relations with KateCo. PR Founder, Kate Keane
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Journey in Public Relations with KateCo. PR Founder, Kate Keane In this episode, we had the privilege of diving into the world of public relations w...
The Power of Belief: Ray Itaoui’s Path to Success
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Transformative Leadership with Ray Itaoui Welcome to another inspiring episode of Leadership Odysseys! In this episode, we have the honour of hosting ...
A Journey of Resilience and Belief in People with Steve Toth
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Journey of Resilience and Belief in People with Steve Toth In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, we delve into the remarkable journey of Stev...
Embracing Authenticity: A Journey of Resilience, Growth, and Passion with Fleur Brown, Chief Industry Affairs Officer at ARA
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embracing Authenticity: A Journey of Resilience, Growth, and Passion with Fleur Brown, Chief Industry Affairs Officer at ARA Welcome to an insightful ...
Navigating Change and Leadership: Insights from Gemma Saunders
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating Change and Leadership: Insights from Gemma Saunders In this insightful conversation with Gemma Saunders, listeners are taken on a journey t...
Driven by Passion: The Unstoppable Journey of Andy Lopez
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we embark on a captivating journey through the extraordinary career of Andy Lopez, a visionary leader whose impact resonates across t...
Exploring Innovation and Leadership with Frerk-Malte Feller
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring Innovation and Leadership with Frerk-Malte Feller In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, we dive deep into the journey of Malte, a seasoned...
Unravelling the Human Psyche with Nuala Walsh, Author of "Tune In" and Founder of Mind Equity
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unravelling the Human Psyche with Nuala Walsh, Author of "Tune In" and Founder of Mind Equity (Leadership Odysseys Host: Kirsty Ghahramani) In this ca...
Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey with Steve Grace
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey with Steve Grace In this episode, we embark on an entrepreneurial journey with a seasoned entrepreneur and Fou...
Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Odyssey: A Conversation with Barratt Kennett
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Odyssey: A Conversation with Barratt Kennett (Leadership Odysseys Host:Kirsty Ghahramani) In this episode of Leadership ...
Unleashing your potential with Terry Hawkins
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unleashing Your Potential with Terry Hawkins (Leadership Odysseys Host: Kirsty Ghahramani) In this episode, we had the privilege of diving deep into...
Celebrating 50 Years in Media with Ron Wilson
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating 50 Years in Media with Ron Wilson (Host Kirsty Ghahramani ) Join host Kirsty on a special episode of Leadership Odysseys as she delves int...
Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition with Jo Harris, Co-Founder & CEO of Stevie
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, host Kirsty engages in a dynamic conversation with Jo, the visionary CEO behind Stevie, a groundbreaking platf...
Reshaping Small Business Lending with Yanir Yakutiel
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reshaping Small Business Lending with Yanir Yakutiel In this insightful episode of "The Leadership Odysseys Podcast," we delve into the entrepreneuri...
A Journey to Empowerment & Authenticity with Kat John
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Journey to Empowerment & Authenticity with Kat John Welcome to another episode of Leadership Odysseys! In today's inspiring conversation, host K...
Lissy Abrahams on ‘Nurturing Your Relationship with Yourself’
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Leadership Odysseys, we dive deep into the realm of self-discovery and building a healthier relationship with oneself. O...
Navigating a Purpose-Led Journey with Anthony Chesler
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating a Purpose-Led Journey with Anthony Chesler Kirsty Ghahramani, Leadership In this insightful episode of the Leadership Odysseys podcast, we ...
A Gratitude-filled Reflection with Kirsty Gee
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership Odysseys: A Gratitude-filled Reflection Happy Holidays to our Leadership Odysseys community! A Labour of Love: Launching Leadership O...
Driven by Passion with Owen Webb
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of Leadership Odysseys, we delve into the life and extraordinary journey of Owen Webb and embark on his journey that has b...
Philanthropic Leadership Journey with Bruno Maurel
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, we are privileged to delve into the philanthropic leadership journey of Bruno, a distinguished leader who seam...
Nurturing Resilience and Leadership with Jemima Gleeson
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Leadership Odysseys, we delve into the incredible journey of Jemima Gleeson, co-founder of Glee Coffee Roasters. Jemima s...
Redefining Online Retail with Mareile Osthus
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kirsty is joined by Mareile Osthus, the Co-Founder of humii, a company dedicated to providing comprehensive insights into the online c...
Unleashing Entreprenurial Spirit with Adriane McDermott
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another compelling episode of Leadership Odysseys as we embark on a transformative journey with Adriane McDermott, an esteemed Chief Market...
Leading the Beauty Industry’s Transformation with Supriya Singh
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another illuminating episode of Leadership Odysseys! In this episode, we uncover the extraordinary journey of Supriya Singh, a pioneering l...
Designing your Life’s Blueprint with Nicky Vaux, The Boat Princess
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 2 of Leadership Odysseys with Kirsty, where we explore the captivating journey of Nicky Vaux, an entrepreneurial visionary making w...
Navigating the Future of Retail with Simon Molnar, Founder of Flagship AI
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for a story of innovation, adaptability, and a passion for creating a brighter future in retail? Kirsty Ghahramani Welcome to Episode 1 of Leade...
Welcome to Leadership Odysseys
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Launching 'Leadership Odysseys' Coming soon: Episode 1 will be live on the 31st of October, 2023 Join Kirsty, your host, on this transformative...