Vistage Live - Australia and New Zealand - Business and Leadership Insights

The Missing Link in Most Sales Organisations

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most businesses don't have a sales problem. They have a sales system problem. In this episode of Vistage LIVE, Stephanie Christopher sits down with Pa...

Complexity vs Consequence: Leading a Small Business in an AI World

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Vistage LIVE, Stephanie Christopher speaks with John Gutteridge about the intersection of global strategy, small business leadershi...

From Player to Coach: The Leadership Shift That Matters

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Vistage LIVE, Stephanie explores leadership, resilience, and high performance with Brad Thomas, technology executive, board leader,...

Future-Ready Leadership with Ben Hamer, Futurist

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Vistage LIVE, futurist Dr Ben Hamer—recently named the #1 thought leader on the Future of Work in the Asia-Pacific—joins Stepha...

Removing the Brain Blinkers: How to Shift Beliefs and Unlock High Performance

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this energising episode of Vistage LIVE, Stephanie Christopher sits down with keynote speaker, coach and creator of Brain Blinkers, Anthony Bonnici...

Progress, Not Perfection: Navigating Family Business Dynamics with John Broons

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Vistage LIVE, host Stephanie Christopher sits down with John Broons—family business expert, author of Creating a Thriving Family ...

Decoding Strategic Decisions with Dr Chris Stephenson

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Vistage LIVE, host Stephanie Christopher is joined by Dr Chris Stephenson — a transformational leader with over 25 years of globa...

Ron Gauci on Resilient Leadership and Strategic Turnarounds

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Vistage LIVE, host Stephanie Christopher is joined by Ron Gauci—new Vistage Chair, seasoned CEO, and transformation expert whose ...

From Values to Ventures: How Vanessa Cullen Built a Purpose-Driven Enterprise

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build a profitable business without compromising your values? In this episode of Vistage LIVE, Stephanie sits down with Vanessa C...

Leading Through Change: Insights from President, International at Vistage Rob Ristagno

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Vistage LIVE, Vistage Australia and New Zealand MD Stephanie Christopher interviews Rob Ristagno, President, International at Vista...

Unlocking the Sales Game: Building Trust Over Transactions with Ari Galper

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode of Vistage Live, Stephanie Christopher sits down with Ari Galper, the world’s leading authority on trust-based selling an...

High Performance Under Pressure: Coaching Lessons from the Court to the Boardroom

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this dynamic episode of Vistage LIVE, Stephanie Christopher speaks with Emma Doyle — a former elite tennis player turned corporate high-performan...

The Business of Leadership: How Experience Becomes Impact

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging episode of Vistage LIVE, host Stephanie Christopher sits down with Tony Chamberlain—Vistage Chair, seasoned executive, and former U...

Scaling Up: Embracing a Scientific Approach to Business

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Bregman, a distinguished global business leader with a rich background in technology strategy and entrepreneurship, delivers profound insights in...

People & Culture: How to Win Through Your People with Mark Puncher

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Vistage LIVE, Stephanie Christopher speaks with Mark Puncher, a leading expert in employer branding and talent marketing, about how...

Navigating the AI Revolution: Strategies for Successful Business Adoption

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode of Vistage Live, host Stephanie Christopher sits down with Michael Donoghue, founder of AdvisorAI, to demystify the critica...

Future-Ready Leadership: Simplifying Strategy for 2025 and Beyond

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before you dive into strategic planning, have you clarified your strategic direction? In this episode of Vistage Live, Jon Lindsay, a leadership expe...

AI Game On: Why Every Business Must Embrace AI Now

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this insightful conversation with Tim Trumper, author of "AI Game On," as he shares practical wisdom on how businesses of all sizes ca...

Unlock Real Marketing Value in B2B and B2C - Beyond the Buzzwords

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode our guest Ashton Bishop challenges typical marketing myths, jargon, and the emphasis on vanity metrics that often obscure true profita...

The Evolution of Work: Reimagining Leadership with Maja Paleka

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Vistage Live, Maja Paleka joins host Stephanie Christopher to discuss the evolving relationship between individuals and work, parti...

The Power of Organisational Alignment

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this epidsode Ron Schwartz, founder of Brass Tax and expert in organisational transformation shares valuable insights on aligning your organisation...

Leading Through Change: Insights from a Top Consulting Expert!

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Stephanie Christopher talks to Jane Lewis, Principal at the Outlook Consulting Group, about the challenges of change in professional s...

Unlocking Success: Strategic Networking with Raj Narayan

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Raj Narayan, founder and CEO of Emajin Golf, delves into the concept of combining business with a shared passion, in this case, golf. ...

Leading with Story: Unveiling the Hero's Journey in Business

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Hunter, writer, director, and producer with over 30 years of experience in the film industry discusses the intersection of storytelling and lead...

Here's what the top economic forecaster predicts for 2024

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Warren Hogan brings an Insightful Economic Analysis and makes the complex simple. As a prominent figure in the Australian business community, his insi...

Strategic Marketing Mastery: Balancing Short-Term Wins with Long-Term Growth

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Stephanie Christopher and special guest Ashton Bishop in a deep dive into the world of marketing budgets and strategies. In this episode, we unco...

Sales Shift: Transforming Mindsets and Cultivating Growth in Business Leadership

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ingrid Maynard and Stephanie Christopher discuss the challenges in sales, from overcoming stereotypes to addressing the talent shorta...

Decoding Marketing Success Strategies for Business Leaders

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Pank is an authentic marketing professional with a knack for simplifying the complexities of marketing. This episode focuses on two key areas f...

Corporate social responsibility and making a positive impact

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie Haski Leventhal is an accomplished Professor of Business Management and the MBA Director at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. She is w...

8 tips to improved efficiency, scalability, and overall success in business

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  The podcast features a conversation with David Jenyns, who became a systems devotee after systemising his own business successfully in 2016. He ...

A Fresh Take on Fundamentals: From Burnout to Brilliance

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Trudy MacDonald and Stephanie Christopher tackle this rich and relevant topic, uncovering the evolving landscape of work and leadershi...

Beating Burnout, Finding Balance

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Melo Calarco, the author of Beating Burnout, Finding Balance. He's a mindfulness and high performance expert, a keynote speaker and corporate programs...

A Founders Journey of Entrepreneurship and Growth

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 2017 DJ and Harriet McCready embarked on transforming a dilapidated historic building in the NSW Blue Mountains of NSW into the first brewpub in th...

Unlocking the Power of Generative AI with Tim Martin

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is thought-provoking and explores the exciting possibilities that generative AI offers. By understanding this emerging technology and its...

Economic Insights with Warren Hogan

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Warren Hogan provides an in-depth analysis of Australia's economic landscape and the rationale behind his views on interest rates and...

DEI+B - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and the missing magic of B - Belonging

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sandra Poon is a strategy advisor, certified Advisory Board Chair and business coach - Sandra’s secret super-power is her ability to understand an o...

Leading Through Critical Moments: Empowering Transformation

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of 'Empowering Leadership', we dive into the critical moments that CEOs face on their journey. Join Danielle Jorgensen and Stephanie C...

Where technology intersects with the Future of Work

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Colin Fraser, Co founder and Partner at Nevis Capital and Stephanie explore the opportunities and challenges caused by generative AI technology, part...

Is Your Board Your No. 1 Competitive Advantage?

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul is an award-winning founder of Future Directors Institute and is described as a ‘boardroom futurist’. He's one of the leading thinkers on the...

Rebuilding trust in leaders in today’s changed world

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Neryl East shares her experience of working with leaders across different types of organisations and highlights the importance of effective communi...

Resilience in times of adversity

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elias Kanaris is an author, professional keynote speaker, executive coach, leadership trainer, and entrepreneur. Elias shares an insider's view about ...

Building Australia’s reputation as a high quality, high-tech manufacturing nation.

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jens Goennemann, Managing Director of Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre sits down with Stephanie Christopher and shares his insights about the misc...

What High Growth Companies Do Differently

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this high energy and super informative podcast Dr Robert Dew, Senior Partner at CapFeather Global and customer strategy & innovation expert, s...

What makes your Company different and Why does it matter to customers?

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Robert Dew, a customer experience innovation and competitive strategy expert, delivers this short, fast paced podcast. What's Theory of Purchase al...

Every Marketing Move You Make - Marketing in a Recession

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashton Bishop, CEO at Step Change and Institute of Change - Marketing Academy Mentor and keynote speaker, he's always a dynamite guest on TEC Live an...

How to build a more cyber resilient organisation

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Christopher had the pleasure to be joined by cybersecurity expert Ross Sardi for a discussion about the current threat landscape and how to ...

5 Disciplines that distinguish high performing teams with Bernard Desmidt

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this robust and interesting podcast, team coach and leadership expert Bernard Desmidt, introduces the 5 Disciplines that distinguish high performin...

Great leadership is a skill that must be learned

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Psychologically safe leadership is a whole new approach that can be learned in time, if you want to unleash the leader you have always wanted to be th...

A Fighter Pilot's Mindset for Business Success

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This fast-paced conversation Christian and Stephanie cover leadership, strategy, execution and performance. A former fighter pilot and now successful ...

How Business Can Support First Nation Peoples In Australia

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring podcast Nicole Golan, a proud Ngarrindjeri woman and CEO/Founder of Nik&Co. consultancy, speaks from the heart. Nicole highlight...

What's the True Hallmark of Leadership and Can You Measure It?

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this action packed podcast David explores the science of people performance at work and how to link habits of high performing CEOs to end outcomes ...

Becoming a Proud Tebrakunna Man from Lutruwita

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen has always been passionate about helping small business and entrepreneurs, however after visiting Hobart’s Art & Culture Museum five yea...

Just Be Digital - Top tips on moving forward with Digital Transformation

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Kinkade, Co-Founder & CEO FORUMM Digital and Director of DuToday brings a cross-sector perspective to digital transformation and in simple ter...

Warren Hogan - A Strong Australian Economy : Opportunities and Challenges for Business

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Warren Hogan sits down with Stephanie to talk about the current economic environment that business leaders are now operating in and what it will take ...

Contract Is King - Navigating the World of Employee Contracts

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christa Lenard discuss the recent High Court decision in WorkPac and Rossato regarding casual employment in Australia. In a nutshell, the position in ...

A COVID-19 update - Business Leaders' focus turns to Risk Management & Compliance.

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The landscape has shifted rapidly as we transition to the new normal and living with COVID. The conversation has shifted from restrictions to risk ma...

The Paradigm Shift in Attracting & Retaining Talent

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Seeling Smith, CEO of Ignite Global, Award winning author, Speaker and Future of Work Expert is Stephanie's guest in this episode, and Kim shares ...

Aligning your Communication Strategy from the Inside Out in 2022

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s critical for any size business to have a Communication Strategy. Frances Dwyer, Marketing Communications & Strategy expert, kickstarts the ...

Flexing your business model to support the new way of working

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Reuss and Victoria Stuart, Co-founders & Co CEOs of Beamible (formerly Beam). Five years ago they created a flexible jobs marketplace ca...

Hire and Retain the Best People For Your Business

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re shaping a positive future for your organisation, you know the importance of having a great, connected team. In this podcast Mark Puncher, ...

The Talent War - find, hire and retain the right talent for your business

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trudy MacDonald, MD of TalentCode HR and award winning speaker, shares insights about what’s going on in the marketplace with the war for talent and...

How to Thrive in the Asian Century

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

David Thomas, China Expert and BRIC specialist, empowers business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to thrive in the Asian Century. He believes tha...

Craig Rispin, Business Futurist, talks Trends, Technology and Business Profit

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this fascinating, but practical podcast, Craig Rispin, Business Futurist and Innovation Expert shares how business will be transformed by the fourt...

LinkedIn Selling - Honing your message and profile for sales success

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In John Bellamy's entertaining and provocative style he'll challenge your sales mindset and what you're really using LinkedIn for.He shares his 5 top ...

Leadership On The High Seas

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel Stoke, alias ‘Skipper’, reflects on his 2016 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race experience. After 2 days of exhilarating high speed ocean racing, t...

Scaling Your Business For Growth

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For any CEO or business leader with ambitious growth plans this is the podcast to listen to. Adam Siegel, CEO and growth advisor unpacks the complexit...

The future of work is hybrid

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the last 12 months of disruption and rapid change, organisations forced into remote work practices have discovered the unpredicted benefits for bot...

How to Drive Sales Success in 2021 with Sales Guru, Tony Hughes

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2021 Growth will come at the expense of the Competition! Tony will share proven strategies and techniques for creating new sales conversations with...

SME Reflections on 2020 with David Lawrence - Challenging, scary but enjoyable?

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David reflects on his experience in business over 2020….Challenging, scary but enjoyable? ‘The most enjoyable year in business’ … well that’...

Olympic Dream - a story of resilience and never loosing site of the end goal

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Youcef’s story is inspirational and shows incredible resilience. He talks about his journey and the hurdles that he overcame to achieve his Olympic ...

Wearing All The Hats - Start ups

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Grozier shares his top tips for start-ups and the many hats that founders/owners and CEOs wear. Hear about the benefits of creating a frictionless...

Leadership Across Boundaries

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Cayzer talks about what he got right and leadership lessons learned about leading teams across boundaries. Hear how Martin fostered collaborati...

Predator or Prey, how will you emerge from the current disruption?

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Disruption is a powerful way of thinking about innovation-driven growth. Matthew Tice, CEO at Insurgence, will challenge your thinking and discuss way...

The 3 elements of the COVID vaccine challenge with Jayden Rogers

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Linear Clinical Research is conducting the first human trials of a coronavirus vaccine right here in Australia. CEO and TEC member Jayden Rogers share...

How to Manage Difficult Conversations

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Difficult conversations can be a lot easier if we change our way of thinking in advance. In this podcast, Deborah Burt shares her recipe.Start with ac...

Coaching and Effective Leadership with Lynn Leahy

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What type of leader are you? A Directive, a Participative, an Affiliative Leader, or a blend of all 3 – An Effective Leader? Lynn Leahy, internation...

Emotional Well Being For Families

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Garry Thomson, currently, CEO of Uplifting Australia, is a social innovator with 25 years experience in family development and a thought leader in thi...

Taking your company from good to great

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trudy MacDonald shares three straightforward tools and techniques for increasing performance in your teams.[1]This podcast helps build leaders' capabi...

A Learning Mindset - A Winning Strategy For You Right Now

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a tendency to take the old way of doing things and simply translate them to an online format. Viran Thakrar challenges that tendency and helps...

Leaders Finding New Ways to Build Trust and Hope

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Schwartz explores leadership and the power of words in equations of hope and trust during challenging times. He’s a corporate change agent, orga...

Communication in a Time of Uncertainty - a Leadership Opportunity

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

'Communication is not what is said but what is received' - Ashton Bishop talks to Stephanie about what's important for leaders to remember when commun...

Good Business comes from Good Family

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Susanne Bransgrove is Founder & Director of Women in Family Business and LiquidGold Consultants. Susanne's passion for Family Businesses is built...

'Understanding Blockchain - the technologies that have bought so far can't take us into the future.'

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Le Merle is co-founder and Managing Partner of Fifth Era which manages Blockchain Co-investors - the world's leading Blockchain venture fund o...

Economic Outlook 2020 for SMEs

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Economic Advisor, Warren Hogan led a TEC Economic Outlook 2020 Breakfast in the first week of February. Warren provided analysis and commentary ...

Strategic Planning in a dynamic mid size business environment

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Getting started is the biggest hurdle for Strategic Planning in mid size businesses.How do you get started, create, and then execute on that strategy?...

Goal Setting - A New Perspective

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Church likes to ask the question “who leads the leader?”. The answer is that as leaders we need to lead ourselves. That means inspiring ourse...

As a leader, How do you develop 'Resilience & Bounce' in your team? Good military storytelling!

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Special Forces Veteran, Bram Connolly, demonstrates the 3 Fundamental Pillars for every Leader through his unique art of story telling drawing from re...

Driving Culture Change "Every climber every climb"

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Coates founding CEO of the globally renowned Bridge Climb Sydney across two decades – voted the best experience in Australia and 4th best on th...

What is Mental Toughness and how does it affect your Performance?

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a Peak Performance coach, Gaj Ravichandra, assists individuals, sporting teams and educational institutions to enhance and maximise their potential...

Are you and your business Game Ready?

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If the ultimate outcome of your business is a sale or you are a founder planning to transition your business further down the track you need to start ...

'Always in the White Water' - Who copes with change better? Women or Men, Older or Younger?

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The rate of change is driven by technology and advances in technology which is fast becoming exponential, Colin shares his insights into what you can ...

Should every business have a China Strategy? It all starts with 3 cups of tea and a different way of looking at business.

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

David Thomas explores the business growth and commercial opportunities for Australian businesses with China, particularly the limitless Inbound opport...

Leadership and Reslience

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sven Hansen is the founder of The Resilience Institute. From a medical family, Sven travelled widely and completed two years in special forces befo...

Do you have the self-discipline to be really curious? Content Question vs Process Question and the different outcomes

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does a remote location in The Kimberley got to do with lessons in leadership?Are you the manager who has all the answers? OR Do you want to be th...

Family Business - Where Business Dynamics meets Family Dynamics

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

National Family Business Advisor of the Year Award Winner, John Broons helps family businesses build their legacies and reclaim their family lives. Jo...

Cultivating Agile Organisations - critical for businesses to survive and thrive in the coming decade.

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

# WOW - Stephanie talks to Maja Paleka about what organisations of the future will look like and how to get there. Maja is a co-founder and director o...

Intentional - Great Leaders build time into their day for learning.

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Bertwistle has always had a passion for innovation and creativity. His career has spanned the retail, music, media, corporate education and radio...

Is there a better road ahead in FY 2020 for mid size and small business CEOs and business owners?

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence has jumped in last 3 months – This quarter CEOs and business owners feel the economy has turned a corner but it isn’t all clear roads a...

Do great sales people have to be born a great sales person or can you train and develop a successful sales person?

07 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Donlan talks about the transformation of selling. Greg has had a long and successful carer in sales leadership, education and innovation across ...

The Future of Work Is Already Here! What is an Agile Workforce?

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How successful business leaders are embracing the new Paradigm of work and leveraging their competitive advantage.What is fractional work?Old Work par...