Best Jill Upton Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Sandra Upton - Make it Last 31:46

4h ago31:46

31:46

Within the last decade, in many circles, the term DEI has taken on a rather unappealing and controversial place in the world of work. What if Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) isn't just a buzzword but an important element for thriving organizations? Join us as we chat with the esteemed Dr. Sandra Upton, a leading DEI expert, to debunk the mis…

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Jock Harvey - Chalk Hill Wines (McLaren Vale) 33:09

1d ago33:09

33:09

Jock joins Simon Nash again on the show to chat about the recent award for their Grenache at the National Wine Show in Canberra, the 10 year milestone of Biodiversity McLaren Vale plus an exciting Fortified Festival in the region in late August. @thewineshowaustralia @chalkhillwines @mclaren_vale @neatsipsfortifiedfestival…

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Josephine Perry - Dormilona (Margaret River) 22:54

1d ago22:54

22:54

Jo Perry has a really fun story, this boutique winery is doing some great things and she speaks with Simon Nash. The labels are fun and have a story behind them as does the brand name. @thewineshowaustralia @dormilonawine

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Rollo Crittenden - Crittenden Estate (Mornington Peninsula) 25:46

1d ago25:46

25:46

Simon Nash chats with Rollo about the story behind the brand and the family history including his father Garry who was a tireless pioneer of the MP and the industry. The range of wines Rollo and the team produce is significant and the cellar door experience is one to definitely put on the list. @thewineshowaustralia @crittendenwines…

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Michael Fragos - Chapel Hill (McLaren Vale) 26:19

1d ago26:19

26:19

Michael Fragos joins Simon Nash to chat about the Icon wine released for the 50th vintage. The Devil Shiraz 2020 is a stunning wine and the story behind it is a really authentic one and it sits in good company with the other single block wines. @thewineshowaustralia @chapelhillwine #chapelhill50vintages…

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Richard Lee - The Manager User Manual 28:45

7d ago28:45

28:45

Ever wonder how a "design tyrant" transforms into an empathetic leader? Richard Lee takes us on his compelling journey, sharing how he evolved from a manager who ruled with an iron fist to one who leads with patience and understanding. This episode is a reminder that personal growth and learning are a lifelong pursuit. Click HERE to go to the Neuro…

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Brad & Heather Wright - Lucy's Run Wines (Hunter Valley) 14:08

2d ago14:08

14:08

Dynamic duo, Heather and Brad chat to Jill Upton about their Lovedale winery and their beautiful wines made by some of the most revered winemakers in the Hunter Valley. Definitely one to visit if you want an entertaining tasting experience! @thewineshowaustralia @lucysrunwines @huntervalleywines

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Alexia Roberts - Chief Winemaker, Penny's Hill (McLaren Vale) 18:04

2d ago18:04

18:04

Alexia Roberts chats to Jill Upton about her magnificent Yeenunga Grenache 2023 that won the ‘Best in Show’ at the recent Decanter Awards. @thewineshowaustralia @pennyshillwines @larnookwines

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Aaron Brasher - Upper Hunter Investment Group (Hunter Valley) 18:04

14d ago18:04

18:04

Jill Upton chats to Aaron Brasher about The Real Review Top 100 Wineries event in Sydney on 6 July. @thewineshowaustralia @therealreview

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Peter Saturno - Longview Vineyard (Adelaide Hills) 21:32

14d ago21:32

21:32

Peter and Jill Upton discuss his highly regarded Rose and Italian varietals he is producing in Macclesfield, Adelaide Hills. @thewineshowaustralia @longviewvineyard @adelaidehillswines

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Stephen Cook - Owner & Winemaker, Eisenstone Wines (Barossa) 22:27

3d ago22:27

22:27

Good friend of the show, Stephen Cook chats to Jill Upton about his two new sensational Barossa Shiraz and The Real Review events in Sydney and Melbourne. @thewineshowaustralia @eisenstonewines

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Jason Lauritsen - "Teach From Your Scars..." (Part 2) 33:07

4d ago33:07

33:07

Ever wondered how a workplace optimist navigates through the storm of burnout? Join us for Part 2 of our discussion with Jason Lauritsen, who opens up about his profound journey from the brink of exhaustion to a place of renewed strength and purpose. This two-part episode offers an intimate look at how Jason's experiences have shaped his perspectiv…

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Simon Osicka - Paul Osicka Wines (Heathcote) 33:15

7d ago33:15

33:15

Simon Osicka speaks with Simon Nash about his nomination for Halliday Winemaker of the Year and some of the wines and history of Paul Osicka Wines that he is the 3rd generation winemaker for. @thewineshowaustralia

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Jacinta Jenkins - Balnaves of Coonawarra 27:23

7d ago27:23

27:23

Jacinta Jenkins is a well-deserved nominee for Halliday winemaker of the year, she chats with Simon Nash about her career so far and the great wines that she is helping to craft at Balnaves. @thewineshowaustralia @balnaves_of_coonawarra

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Virginia Willcock - Vasse Felix (Margaret River) 17:05

21d ago17:05

17:05

Simon Nash chats with Virginia Willcock about her time at Vasse Felix and how great it is to live and work in Margaret River. @thewineshowaustralia @vassefelixwines

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Gareth Belton - Gentle Folk Wines (Adelaide Hills) 25:08

21d ago25:08

25:08

Gareth Belton has been quietly building a really great wine brand in the Adelaide Hills. The journey is a really interesting story. @thewineshowaustralia @gentlefolkwine

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Jason Lauritsen - "Teach From Your Scars..." (Part 1) 33:35

12d ago33:35

33:35

Ever wondered how a workplace optimist navigates through the storm of burnout? Join us as we welcome back Jason Lauritsen, who opens up about his profound journey from the brink of exhaustion to a place of renewed strength and purpose. This two-part episode offers an intimate look at how Jason's experiences have shaped his perspectives on leadershi…

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Stefano Ferraiuolo - Dan Murphy's Drink Specialist 24:52

28d ago24:52

24:52

The man with every vowel in his name, Stefano chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about his recent travels to Italy and Greece. @thewineshowaustralia @stefanoferraiuolo

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Lucy Adam - Handpicked Wines (Mornington Peninsula) 20:47

14d ago20:47

20:47

Assistant winemaker for Handpicked Wines, Lucy has a very bright future ahead of her. She chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about her career to date and the great range of wines she deals with. @thewineshowaustralia @handpickedwines

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Patrick Sullivan - Patrick Sullivan Wines (Gippsland, VIC) 21:09

28d ago21:09

21:09

Jill Upton and Richo Doumani chat to Chardonnay Guru, Patrick Sullivan, about his exquisite Chardonnays and why Gippsland is a wine region to watch. @thewineshowaustralia @patricksullivanwines

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Mitchell Taylor - Taylors Wines, Clare Valley 16:04

28d ago16:04

16:04

Mitchell chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about the recent visit from Premier Li and the positive future for the Australian wine industry. @thewineshowaustralia @taylorswines

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The High Cost of Poor Job Fit 29:44

19d ago29:44

29:44

Poor job fit is more costly than you might think, both in dollars and human potential. Join us on The Bosshole® Chronicles for an insightful discussion with Sara and John as we explore how optimizing your hiring, recruiting, and onboarding practices can prevent these costly missteps. Related episodes: Head, Heart, and Briefcase Profiles Under Press…

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Caroline Evans - Wine Yarra Valley 13:34

1M ago13:34

13:34

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood hear from Caroline about the events throughout July under the Fireside Festival, some in Melbourne and some in the valley. @thewineshowaustralia @wineyarravalley

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Caitlin Brown - Mountadam (Eden Valley) 28:15

21d ago28:15

28:15

Caitlin joins Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood to tell the story of Mountadam, the winery situated at one of the highest points of Eden Valley. Stunning wines, a great history and Caitlin seems well in charge of things back home after working in wine in Aust and overseas. @thewineshowaustralia @mountadam…

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Mark Maxwell - Maxwell Wines (McLaren Vale) 28:59

1M ago28:59

28:59

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood hear about the fun and the stories that surround Mark Maxwell and his winery Maxwell Wines. @thewineshowaustralia @maxwellwines

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Ashley Wood - Giants Steps (Yarra Valley) 37:05

21d ago37:05

37:05

Ash Wood is the Viticulturalist at Giant Steps in the Yarra Valley, the winery shortlisted as Winery of the Year and Winemaker of the Year for Melanie Chester. Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash chat with Ash about the famous vineyards that help produce the amazing wines crafted by Mel. @thewineshowaustralia @giantstepswine…

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Jill Hofmans - "Great job! Don't do it again..." 26:02

26d ago26:02

26:02

What happens when a seemingly supportive boss turns the tables with baffling criticism? Join us as we welcome Jill Hofmans, the Executive Director of the Conway Center for Family Business in Columbus, Ohio, who opens up about an unforgettable Bosshole® experience that shaped her leadership philosophy. Click HERE for the Conway Center for Family Bus…

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Will Derham - Banks Road Vineyard (Bellarine) 18:37

1M ago18:37

18:37

Simon Nash and Will Derham catch up on the final wrap of vintage 24 and the wines to look forward to. @thewineshowaustralia @banksroadvineyard

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Liam Anderson - Wild Duck Creek Estate (Heathcote) 30:22

1M ago30:22

30:22

Liam and Simon Nash chat about the upcoming Members wine release weekend and the wines and stories. @thewineshowaustralia @wild.duck.creek.estate

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Sue Hodder - Wynns Coonawarra 27:49

1M ago27:49

27:49

Sue Hodder is a favourite on The Wine Show Australia and she chats with Simon Nash about the recent Wynnsday releases and how Vintage is finishing up for 2024. @thewineshowaustralia @wynnscoonawarra

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Holly Marquis - Mollydooker Wines (McLaren Vale) 24:38

1M ago24:38

24:38

Simon Nash and Holly chat about the story behind Mollydooker, this intriguing brand has a great back story. @thewineshowaustralia @mollydookerwines

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Bjorn Billhardt - The 12-Week MBA 32:37

1M ago32:37

32:37

What is the secret to turning good managers into great leaders? In our latest episode, we sit down with Bjorn Billhardt, CEO of Abilitie and co-author of "The 12-Week MBA," to uncover the answer. We delve into his passion for technology, education, and entertainment, which led him to pioneer interactive simulations that revolutionize corporate trai…

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Shirley Fraser - GM Customer Engagement, Wine Australia (SA) 19:51

1M ago19:51

19:51

One of our most influential women in wine, Shirley chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about her recent appointment as GM Customer Engagement at Wine Australia, tasting wines and port in Portugal and the upcoming AWIW symposium in November. @thewineshowaustralia @shirleyfraser @wineaustralia

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Richo Doumani - Dan Murphy's (VIC) 21:52

1M ago21:52

21:52

Richo is back and joins Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood in studio to give us the rundown on Chardonnay May in the Adelaide Hills. So good to have him back! @thewineshowaustralia@danmurphys_richard@chardonnaymay

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Emma Raidis - Raidis Estate (Coonawarra) 19:20

2M ago19:20

19:20

Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to Emma about their beautiful Coonawarra wines and Greek heritage behind Raidis Estate. @thewineshowaustralia @raidisestate

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Alex Longman - Co-owner, Winesave (Phuket, Thailand) 14:02

1M ago14:02

14:02

All the way over in Thailand, Alex, Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood talk about the wonderful Winesave invention and how important it is to today’s wine drinker. @thewineshowaustralia @winesave

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Col McBryde - Adelina Wines (Clare Valley) 19:31

1M ago19:31

19:31

Col chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about being a finalist for Winemaker of the Year in the upcoming Halliday Awards 2025. We look forward to the results being announced in August. @thewineshowaustralia @adelinawines

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Rod Sanders - Currahee! Leadership Lessons from "Band of Brothers" 33:09

1M ago33:09

33:09

Uncover the enduring wisdom of wartime leadership with our esteemed guest, Rod Sanders, a US Army veteran and corporate executive, as he draws from the harrowing yet inspiring tales of Easy Company in HBO’s "Band of Brothers." This episode promises to bridge the gap between historic military strategy and contemporary leadership practices, all throu…

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Richard van Ruth & Daniel Zuzolo-Vitis Virgin Spritzer 13:07

1M ago13:07

13:07

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood chat with Richard and Daniel about their wine based single source Spritzer adding another good option to drinking alc free. @thewineshowaustralia @vitisdrinks

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David Chapman - Corner Inlet Vineyard (Gippsland) 20:05

1M ago20:05

20:05

Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash hear from David about his career that has taken him from being a chef to a Sommelier to establishing a winery and making great Pinot Noir in Foster in the Gippsland region. @thewineshowaustralia @cornerinletvineyard

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Andre Bondar - Bondar Wines (McLaren Vale) 16:02

1M ago16:02

16:02

Andre Bondar chats with Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash about the McLaren Vale winery he and his wife Selina have established and the great wines coming out of there. Andre won the Len Evans Tutorial in 2023 so we are excited to see what they are doing. @thewineshowaustralia @bondarwines

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Matt Harrop - Chair of Judges National Wine Show 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood hear from Matt about the winners and stories from the National Wine Show in Canberra last week including his chat with the Prime Minister. @thewineshowaustralia @nationalwineshow #BestWinesInAustralia

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Michael Downer - Murdoch Hill (Adelaide Hills) 23:54

1M ago23:54

23:54

Michael chats with Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood about his Chardonnay being the best wine in Australia after winning the Prime Minister's Trophy for the Champion Wine of Show at the 2024 National Wine Show and the PM himself was there to present it. @thewineshowaustralia @murdochhill_wines @nationalwineshow #BestWinesInAustralia…

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Mark Ostach - Walk Forward 30:59

2M ago30:59

30:59

Embark with us on a life-altering journey as Mark Ostach, a luminary in the fields of mental, emotional, and digital health, returns to share pivotal insights in our grand finale of Mental Health Awareness Month. Click HERE for Mark's website Click HERE for Mark's LinkedIn profile Click HERE to purchase Mark's Gratitude Journal Click HERE to downlo…

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Sam Connew - Len Evans Tutorial 2024 12:25

2M ago12:25

12:25

Sam Connew along with Tom Carson and Iain Riggs are the board members overseeing the 2024 Len Evans Tutorial and applications are open now. Sam chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about what an amazing program this is for the wine industry and how it shapes many of the best winemakers and is an honour to be accepted. @thewineshowaustralia @LenEvan…

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Gwyn Olsen - Henschke Wines (Barossa) 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

Jill Upton and Simon Nash are joined by Gwyn Olsen to chat about taking on the role as Senior winemaker at Henschke. Working with Stephen and Prue and the wider team will be an amazing journey for Gwyn it seems. @thewineshowaustralia @henschke

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Kerri Thompson - Skillogalee Estate (Clare Valley) 23:13

2M ago23:13

23:13

Kerri Thompson (KT) chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about her role at Skillogalee Estate under the new ownership by the Clausen family. Skilly as it is affectionately known has a great story and is a special place to visit. @thewineshowaustralia @skillogalee

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Kate Goodman - Penley Estate (Coonawarra) 28:54

2M ago28:54

28:54

Simon Nash and Jill Upton chat with Kate Goodman, current winemaker of the year, about her time at Penley Estate and the fascinating history of the family and origin of the name. @thewineshowaustralia @penleyestate

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Tara Giuliano - Redefining Success Through the Lens of Tragedy 33:29

2M ago33:29

33:29

When Tara Giuliano, CMO of Nuveen, shares her remarkable story of triumph and transformation, it's not just about her rise to the top of the financial world. It's a journey deeply intertwined with lessons on nurturing mental well-being amidst the pressures of high-stakes success. Click HERE for Tara's LinkedIn profile Click HERE to see Tara's video…

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Dr Mardi Longbottom - GM, Australian Wine Research Institute 22:22

2M ago22:22

22:22

Jill Upton chats to Dr Mardi Longbottom about the recent Sustainable Wine Australia report and the importance of having the “trust mark” on a wine bottle. @thewineshowaustralia@sustainablewineaustralia

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