The United States’ manufacturing sector is in deep trouble. A critical skilled labor shortage is stalling production, threatening competitiveness and putting long-term growth at serious risk. With fewer workers entering the industry and demand continuing to climb, the gap between what’s needed and what’s possible is growing dangerously wide.

Heather Carroll, Chief Revenue Officer at Path Robotics, joins the show to explore how AI could be the turning point in the industry. With more than 20 years of experience in supply chain automation and AI-powered software, she shares what leaders need to know now – and why this moment demands bold action.

For CEOs in the manufacturing sector and beyond, this is an episode not to be missed. 

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Burnout isn’t a badge of honor – it’s a signal that something needs to change.

In this episode, bestselling author and Feel Better, Live More host Dr Rangan Chatterjee shares the habits, mindset shifts and small daily decisions that keep high performers healthy, focused and effective over the long haul.

He explains why most stress is self-generated, the one evening habit that sharpens your thinking and why purpose is the most underrated advantage in business.

A must-listen for any leader who wants to perform at their best without burning out.

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What if the real power of business had nothing to do with profit?

In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Nobel Peace Prize winner Professor Muhammad Yunus shares the radical idea that upended global finance – and the quiet revolution it sparked. 

From granting small loans to struggling villagers to spearheading a worldwide movement, Yunus challenges everything we think we know about capitalism, leadership and success.

If you think business can’t change the world, listen to this first.

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When no-one believed in Jane Lu’s ‘little fashion business,’ she set out to prove them wrong – on a global scale.

In this International Women’s Day exclusive episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, the Showpo Founder and CEO reveals how she turned criticism into her greatest motivator, built a US$100 million fashion empire and made herself at home while ‘swimming with the Sharks’ on Shark Tank Australia.

Plus, hear the one thing The CEO Magazine’s CEO and host David Jepson didn’t think he should ask — and Jane’s response.

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It's easy to forget that behind the title of CEO lies a human. In the CEO Connection, a podcast from The CEO Magazine, we give you the human behind the company and the figure behind the figurehead role as CEOs share their journeys with us. In the latest CEO Connection podcast, we speak with the outgoing CEO of DvH Medien, Oliver Finsterwalder, about the CEO handover. During this insightful conversation with The CEO Magazine’s CEO, David Jepson, Finsterwalder opens up about the challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning out of the C-suite and the lessons he has learned, which will guide the rest of his career.

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In the first CEO Connection podcast, we speak with Carver Federal Savings Bank President and CEO Michael T Pugh about his mission to support vulnerable communities in New York City. During this insightful conversation with The CEO Magazine's own CEO David Jepson, Pugh reveals his guiding principle comes from a surprising source.

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In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the hidden costs of constant busyness and why it’s crippling today’s leaders. Andrew White, Founder and CEO of Transcend.Space, shares practical strategies to help you step out of the endless cycle of stress, reclaim your focus and unlock your true leadership potential. 

Drawing on his experience in leadership transformation and organizational change, White offers urgent insights and actionable steps to help overwhelmed leaders break free and lead with clarity, confidence and impact.

Don’t let busyness hold you hostage. Discover how to create space for what really matters.

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What does it take to prove the skeptics wrong? For Nasser Obeid, it meant uprooting his life, taking a bet on an untested business model and diving headfirst into one of the most complex and ambitious markets in the world.

In this episode, the CEO of PureGym Arabia shares what it really took to launch a global fitness brand in Saudi Arabia – from navigating cultural nuance to rebuilding strategy from the ground up. He reflects on the personal sacrifices behind the move, the pressure to deliver fast results and the leadership lessons that came with it.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone leading growth in high-pressure, high-potential markets.

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Everyone talks about efficiency, but few know where it’s really won – or lost. Andy Redfern, Founding Partner at Chartwell, has spent decades inside some of the world’s most complex operations, and he’s seen what most leaders miss. 

In this episode, he shares the overlooked levers that quietly drive transformation, the cultural blocks that keep companies stuck and the surprising reason top engineers are passing on traditional roles.

If you think productivity is just about capital expenditure, think again.

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Before she was a ‘Shark’, Jane Lu was faking a day job and hiding her startup from her parents.

Now she’s Founder and CEO of Showpo, one of Australia’s most successful online fashion brands, pulling in over US$100 million a year – all without external funding. In this episode, Lu shares how she turned fear and failure into fuel, what Shark Tank Australia taught her about imposter syndrome and why backing yourself is the ultimate investment.

Her journey will change how you think about failure. 

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The future of work won’t be defined by automation; it will be defined by human connection. In this episode, Jim Dunn, President and CEO of LD Human Capital Consulting, shares why leaders must shift their focus from process to people and how putting the “human” back in human resources is the key to building trust, engagement and long-term success.

Dunn redefines employee experience in a hybrid world and tackles the psychological impact of AI, offering a thought-provoking perspective on what employees truly need to thrive and what leaders must do to deliver it.

Listen now to uncover the strategies that will keep your people engaged, your culture strong and your leadership relevant in the age of AI.

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David Hughson, Chief Revenue Officer at RemoFirst, has been helping companies manage their global expansion and hiring for more than 15 years – and he’s been a proud remote worker since 2018. 

In this episode, he shares how business leaders can build high-performing teams across borders, avoid costly mistakes in global hiring and tap into talent pools they may never have considered. Whether you’re scaling a startup or leading a multinational, Hughson’s insights will help you think bigger, hire smarter and grow faster in today’s borderless world.

Listen now to uncover the surprising strategies behind building an outstanding global team.

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What does it take to lead a brand through four generations and nearly a century of adventure? In this episode, Jørgen Jørgensen – CEO and fourth-generation owner of Norrøna – shares how a clear vision, strong values and a deep connection to nature have helped shape one of the world’s most respected outdoor brands.

Jørgensen explains why staying private has enabled long-term thinking, how the company designs with ‘Loaded Minimalism’ and why sustainability is more than a department – it’s a mindset.

Listen now to learn what it really takes to build a brand built to last.

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What if Australia’s most overlooked problem could actually be its biggest opportunity?

In this episode, Richard Kirkman, CEO and Managing Director of Veolia Australia and New Zealand, shares how bold leadership, smarter infrastructure and a shift in mindset could transform the nation’s future. 

From tackling landfill reliance and water security to scaling renewable energy and AI-powered efficiency, Kirkman explores the environmental and economic potential of circular thinking and the leadership it demands.

For anyone serious about leading through complexity and delivering real impact, this episode offers both inspiration and a practical road map.

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For years, brands have poured billions into advertising that no longer connects or converts – and it’s costing them more than they realize. Paul Dyer, CEO and President of /prompt., helps some of the world’s biggest brands move beyond outdated advertising tactics and reconnect with what truly drives customer loyalty. 

In this candid conversation, Dyer pulls no punches, explaining why traditional advertising is failing, why disruption-led marketing often misses the mark. He explains how forward-thinking companies are shifting to frictionless customer experiences that earn growth without relying on media spend.

He also reveals why personalization has replaced shared perception and why that shift could be a challenge. Using case studies from Diet Coke’s ad spend to Michael Bloomberg’s failed presidential run, Dyer shares real-world lessons for senior leaders aiming to build stronger businesses and future-proof their growth strategy.

This is not just a marketing conversation – it’s a wake-up call for executives who want impact, innovation and influence in a world where advertising alone no longer delivers.

Listen now and start transforming your marketing strategy to earn lasting growth.

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Scott McAllister, CEO of Prosci, has spent decades helping leaders around the world navigate complex transformation, and he’s seen the same mistake play out time and again: thinking a clear strategy is enough. In this episode, he explains why even the best ideas fall flat if you don’t understand the people side of change and how senior leaders often overlook their most powerful asset – their own behavior.

From building change muscle to empowering frontline managers, McAllister unpacks the proven practices that make change stick and the blind spots that keep it from landing. If you’re driving transformation in your business, this conversation might just change how you lead it.

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What started as a personal frustration became a mission to rebuild an entire industry. Shaun Noorian, Founder and CEO of Empower Pharmacy – now the largest compounding pharmacy in the United States – is challenging the traditional model with a business designed for speed, affordability and patient-first care.

In this episode, Noorian shares how he scaled a business that sidesteps traditional supply chains. In the process, he’s revolutionizing how medicine is made and putting control back in the hands of doctors and patients. It’s a candid look at what happens when innovation collides with one of the world’s most powerful industries.

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Growing up in inner-city Pittsburgh during the collapse of the steel industry, Vincent J Delie Jr learned early the value of grit, kindness and relentless work ethic. Now Chairman, President and CEO of F.N.B. Corporation, he shares how those roots shaped his leadership style, fueled a passion for innovation and helped him transform a struggling rural bank into a digitally driven powerhouse.

In this inspiring conversation, Delie opens up about overcoming early struggles with dyslexia, building a winning culture grounded in collaboration and purpose, and preparing for the seismic shifts AI and digital transformation are bringing to banking.

A masterclass in resilient leadership and building businesses that do well and do good.

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Culture isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the difference between short-term wins and long-term dominance. In this inspiring episode, Evan Shriver, CEO of Atlantic Constructors, shares how he transformed a traditional construction company into a mission-driven powerhouse by putting people and purpose at the center of everything. 

By redefining core values and scaling innovation through modular construction, Shriver not only achieved strong retention and fast growth, he built a culture his team won’t trade for anything.

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When Craig Kearney became CEO of Vitaco in 2018, he faced a counterintuitive challenge: the company had too many brands. While conventional wisdom says more products equal more revenue, Kearney discovered the opposite was true.

In this episode, Kearney reveals how he cut Vitaco’s brand portfolio and watched revenue double. He shares the ruthless decision-making process behind discarding profitable products to focus resources on fewer, stronger brands.

This is the portfolio management masterclass that shows how less really can be more in business.

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Most property investors worldwide are trapped in negative cash flow cycles, watching residential yields drop while mortgage rates climb.

In this episode, Scott O'Neill, Founder and CEO of Rethink Group, sits down with Chris Dutton, Founder of The CEO Magazine, to reveal why he abandoned residential property.

O'Neill, who achieved financial freedom by 28, explains why commercial tenants pay all your expenses and how to recession-proof your portfolio with boring businesses. He also shares his zero-failure formula for building multiple companies.

This is the investment shift that's creating wealth while residential investors struggle. Listen now to discover why the smart money is moving to commercial property and how you can escape the negative cash flow trap forever.

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The AI revolution has many leaders questioning whether they still need entry-level workers, but what if they have it backwards? In this episode, David Ellis, Managing Partner of IBM Consulting for Australia, reveals why his company is actually increasing graduate hires during the AI boom and how smart leaders can turn young talent into their competitive advantage.

Ellis discusses the 50 percent displacement prediction, why AI-native workers possess untapped potential and the IBM strategy that delivered 50–80 percent productivity gains. Packed with insights on workforce strategy and responsible AI implementation, this conversation will challenge how you think about talent acquisition. Listen now to discover why betting on young workers might be the smartest move you make this year.

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Healthcare is at a tipping point – growing demand, limited resources and soaring costs are testing the system like never before. In this episode, Mark Middleton, Group CEO of Icon Group, reveals why innovation and authentic leadership are the only ways forward and what it takes to transform care at scale.

He discusses the global cancer burden, the cost of resisting change and the technologies redefining treatment, while sharing how leaders can balance urgency with discipline when making bold decisions. Packed with lessons on resilience, purpose and the future of healthcare, this conversation will challenge how you think about innovation, leadership and impact. Listen now to gain insights that matter for every leader facing transformation.

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Ambition can open doors, but execution is what keeps them open. In this episode, Kimberley Jonsson, CEO of CHU, shares why delivering in your current role – rather than chasing the next title – is the real driver of career progression and business success. 

She unpacks the toughest leadership lessons she’s learned, from building influence without authority to leading with integrity and fostering collaboration across teams. Packed with practical takeaways, this conversation will leave you rethinking how you approach ambition, execution and sustainable leadership.

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In the race to harness AI, chasing perfection can be a costly trap. In this episode, Travis Jones, COO of Logic20/20, explains why adaptability, not flawless systems or perfect data, is the real key to success. Drawing on years of experience guiding Fortune 1000 companies through digital transformation, Jones shares practical insights for leaders on how to move quickly, empower teams and capture opportunities before the competition does.

From cutting through AI hype to building a culture of change, this episode is essential listening for executives who want to lead confidently in the AI era. Tune in now and learn how to avoid the leadership mistake that could be costing your organization millions.

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What does it take to bounce back from failure and turn it into lasting success? In this episode, we sit down with Robert Neil, Managing Director of Safari Group, to explore the lessons he has learned from building – and rebuilding – a business.

A licensed builder and founding member of Safari Group, Neil is a pillar in the industry who has shaped the company’s strategic direction from acquisitions to sales. With decades of experience, he shares candid insights into resilience, leadership and the mindset needed to thrive through challenges.

Whether you are leading a team, growing a business or navigating setbacks of your own, Neil’s story offers powerful lessons in grit, perseverance and long-term vision.

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What makes people choose your culture every single day? In this episode, Jeremy Hauk, CEO and Managing Partner of Eide Bailly, reveals the leadership mindset that keeps a 108-year-old firm thriving. 

Hauk shares how small-town values shaped his leadership, why saying yes to opportunity matters and the surprising daily habits that keep him grounded. He also reveals what it truly means to be the custodian of culture – and why leaders must earn the right to be chosen again and again by their people and their clients.

If you’re a leader who wants to strengthen your culture, inspire your team and build an organization people never want to leave, this conversation is for you.

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What if the key to exceptional leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but about how you view the people around you? In this episode, Stefan Vermeulen, Managing Director of Nespresso Oceania, reveals his transformative leadership philosophy and the five-part framework that has guided his 15-year journey with one of the world’s most iconic brands.

Vermeulen discusses his “5Cs” leadership model, why vulnerability is actually a sign of strength and how building your own personal board of advisors can accelerate your growth. He also shares insights on leading through legacy, balancing global brand consistency with local innovation and how assuming good intentions changed how he approaches every leadership challenge.

Packed with practical frameworks and real-world examples from sustainability initiatives to team dynamics, this conversation offers a masterclass in authentic leadership for today’s complex business environment.

Listen now to discover the mindset shifts that separate good leaders from truly great ones.

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Family business succession rarely goes according to plan, but few stories are as dramatic as that of AME Systems. In this episode, Nick Carthew, AME Systems Managing Director, opens up about taking over a company torn apart by family conflict, being given just six months to prove himself and then facing unimaginable challenges that tested everything he'd built.

Carthew discusses the falling out that nearly destroyed the business, the difficulties involved in such a rapid transformation and why the board initially had little faith in him. He shares candid insights on leading through loss, the power of company culture during crisis and why his employees took pay cuts and renegotiated mortgages to save the business.

Packed with raw lessons on succession planning and loyalty that survives anything, this conversation reveals what it really takes to carry a legacy forward.

Listen now to hear one of the most honest CEO stories you'll ever encounter.

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What does it really take to build a business that lasts? In this episode, Verne Harnish, Founder and CEO of Scaling Up, breaks down the truths most founders miss about growth.

From pricing power and compensation models to curiosity-led leadership and culture, Harnish shares how great CEOs build companies that scale without losing their soul. He reveals how to identify your company’s true constraints and why naming your strategy matters more than any mission statement.

If you’re ready to move beyond hustle and learn how to grow smarter – not just bigger – this conversation is for you.

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What if one of your most effective brand levers isn’t a campaign – it’s what your people wear every day? In this episode, Pamela Jabbour, Founder and CEO of Total Image Group (TIG), breaks down how intentional uniform design boosts confidence, signals values and delivers real ROI. 

Jabbour shares the hard lessons behind her ‘no client over five percent’ rule, how B Corp certification reshaped operations without blowing the budget and why details – collars, pockets and trims – separate forgettable from iconic. 

We also get into leadership habits: the power of the pause, ‘kill it with kindness’, reframing imposter syndrome into preparation and building sustainable growth as TIG expands into New Zealand.

Listen now to learn how to turn uniforms into strategy – and culture – one thoughtful detail at a time.

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The journey from founder to true CEO is statistically nearly impossible – 97 percent of businesses fail within 10 years. In this episode, Brandon Dawson, Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman of Cardone Ventures and 10X Health System, reveals what separates the rare few who break through to build nine-figure companies.

Dawson discusses the critical distinction between founders and CEOs, the three questions that expose fake experts and why execution always matters. Having built two multimillion-dollar companies from the ground up in just 60 months, he shares the belief-action-results framework and leadership evolution that determines whether businesses stagnate or scale beyond US$25 million.

Packed with insights on entrepreneurial intuition versus executive awareness, confidence versus ego and the depression trap catching 80 percent founders post-exit, this conversation delivers brutal honesty about what it takes to become a real CEO.

Listen now to discover where you sit on the founder-to-CEO spectrum and what you must do differently to break through.

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Most leaders spend their energy defining goals and aligning teams, but Martin U Ripple, Group CEO of ANCA, reveals why the real work begins after that. In this episode, Ripple introduces the DAAD framework and explains why defending your strategy against distractions is where 80 percent of leadership energy should go.

Ripple discusses why the best engineers often make poor managers, how to build a team of respectful contrarians and the Mercedes smart car lesson that shows why real innovation needs its own ecosystem. Packed with insights about pivoting and disruptive thinking, this conversation challenges conventional leadership wisdom.

Listen now to discover why learning to say no might be the most important skill you develop as a leader.

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What if the key to scaling isn’t doing more, but doing less, and doing it better?

In this episode, Matthew Wilkins, Founder and CEO of Venergy Solar Australia, reveals how discipline, focus and long-term thinking turned a small solar startup into a national leader in renewable energy.

Wilkins shares how battery storage and smart software are reshaping the grid, the hard lessons behind saying no to distractions, and why treating contractors as true partners has become his biggest competitive advantage.

We also explore leadership habits that last – building trust, creating white space to think and remembering that you’re never wrong for doing what’s right.

Listen now to learn how to scale with purpose and avoid the burnout.

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