Best Nicola Steel Podcasts (2024)

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Embracing AI and Innovation with Dawid Naude, Co-Founder of Pathfindr.ai 44:39

3d ago44:39

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In this episode, Nicola Steel speaks to Dawid Naude who is Co-Founder of Pathfindr.ai, an AI innovation studio. Dawid shares his journey from a tech-curious kid to a leader in AI and innovation. He began his career with a 5-year stint as an Associate Director at NAB Financial Markets. Dawid's career took a pivotal turn when he joined Accenture, whe…

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Taking early stage startups to high growth scaleups with Justin Hennessy 28:27

20d ago28:27

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Justin Hennessy has over 20 years experience in the software industry growing several startups to successful acquisition including RedEye, Outfit.io and Neto eCommerce. He has extensive technical expertise coupled with a passion for leadership and empowering people to reach their potential. Beginning his adventure in software development back in 19…

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Turning startup underdogs into scaleup unicorns with James McClure & Mike Abbott from Antler 42:14

1M ago42:14

42:14

Dive into the vibrant world of startups with Antler Partners Mike Abbott and James McClure as they talk to Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions, in this illuminating episode. With a wealth of experience spanning from founding companies to working with tech giants like Google and Uber, Mike and James share their perspectives on what draws t…

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The importance of emotional intelligence to excel in tech leadership with Jonathan Gamez 41:01

2M ago41:01

41:01

Jonathan Gamez has over 20 years' experience in the IT and OT domains. He began his career as a software engineer and progressed through various leadership roles, including CTO at Interlate. Jony explains how he first became interested in technology when he broke the family's new PC, a problem he needed to solve before his father discovered what he…

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Mastering the Art of Tech Leadership and Innovation with Andrew Beitz 30:26

2M ago30:26

30:26

Embark on a captivating journey with Andrew Beitz, a tech guru who has boldly navigated the ever-evolving landscape of the technology industry for three decades, and now sits with us to peel back the layers of leadership, innovation, and strategy. Andrew imparts his wisdom on how to strike that elusive balance between advancing a career and nurturi…

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Let's Talk All Things Automation 1:12:48

3M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

In todays episode, we look to unwrap automation in the hospitality industry and discuss opportunities with Naomi Battison (Business Development Manager) of the Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University. www.owners.orgBy IHG Owners Association

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How a tech startup is making Australian universities more successful with Anthoney Rimmer, Founder of Edsure 29:37

3M ago29:37

29:37

Anthoney Rimmer is the Co-Founder of Edsure, a growing edtech startup which specialises in student information and management systems. Prior to Edsure, Anthoney lead a large R&D team at Technology One where he worked for over 17 years. In this episode, Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions, discovers more about Anthoney's personal story and…

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Optimism, war wounds and wisdom with Michael Collett 50:23

3M ago50:23

50:23

Michael Collet has over 30 years technical leadership expertise including over 8 years at Super Retail Group as Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations and then Head of IT Procurement & Asset Management. Michael talks about his career starting in the 1980s in South Africa and how he secured his first leadership role. He migrated to Australia in 2004…

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Leading technical teams in startups and scaleups with Andy How 54:01

4M ago54:01

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Andy How has extensive technical leadership experience in SaaS startups and scaleups as well as corporate environments. In this episode, Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions and Andy How talk about the start of his career in the late 1990s as the world moved from analog to digital. Andy provides advice to people starting out in their tech …

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Bridging the gap between technology and business with Scott Lawry, Senior Digital Transformation Leader 46:43

4M ago46:43

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Scott Lawry is a Senior Leader with extensive expertise in Digital Transformation and Programme Management. He has worked in a variety of sectors including over 10 years at Rio Tinto. In this episode, Scott talks to Nicola Steel, Founding Director of JJP Talent Solutions. He explains how he secured his first role in IT back in 1999 - the year the w…

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The freedom and frustrations of working in a tech startup with Luke Vear, CTO at YQueue 33:18

5M ago33:18

33:18

Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions, speaks to Luke Vear, the CTO of YQueue, a startup which is tackling the challenges faced by the Food and Beverage industry. Luke begins by explaining how he was drawn to tech and how he secured his first role in software development. His advice to aspiring leaders is to make sure taking on a leadership…

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2023 Podcast Mashup with various guests 25:22

6M ago25:22

25:22

Highlights from The Spotlight Series - Don't Just Survive, Thrive podcast in 2023. Guests include: Dinesh Palipana Tony Schirmer Henry Boulton Christin Marshall Ben Shapira Kody Cook Charlie Wood Yas Grigaliunas Rithik IllankovanBy Nicola Steel

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How an app is promoting peace in the world with Rithik Illankovan, Founder of Gezzin 44:12

7M ago44:12

44:12

Nicola Steel speaks to Rithik Illankovan, a highly experienced Delivery Lead/ Project Manager. Rithik is also the Founder of a startup called Gezzin. Gezzin's mission is to promote peace in the world by connecting and uniting families. Rithik tells his personal and professional story migrating from India to Australia as a young student in the early…

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Lets Talk All Things Only a Pavement Away 39:25

7M ago39:25

39:25

In todays episode, we are absolutely delighted to welcome Greg Mangham, the Founder and CEO of Only a Pavement Away. A charity who believes that everyone deserves the chance to find and forge a career. In a time where hospitality faces unprecedented recruitment challenges, please let Greg explain a unique solution, to not just solve recruitment iss…

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Coming Soon: The Culture We Deserve 1:47

8M ago1:47

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From the creators of Public Intellectual: a new weekly podcast exploring the state of our cultural institutions, norms, and failures. It's called The Culture We Deserve. Because it is. Hosted by Jessa Crispin, the author of My Three Dads, Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto, and The Dead Ladies Project. We'll be launching in November 2023…

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Creating a world without waste (including human potential) with Yas Grigaliunas, Founder of Circononomy 53:30

8M ago53:30

53:30

Yas Grigaliunas is an Impact Entrepreneur and the Founder of Circonomy. She has many accolades including Global 100 Inspirational Leader of 2022 alongside the likes of Jacinda Ardern, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Sheryl Sandberg, Sara Blakeley and Oprah. Yas tells her story from pizza delivery driver to her first startup followed by the World's Biggest G…

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Lets Talk All Things General Manager with David Steel 53:58

9M ago53:58

53:58

In todays episode, we feature David Steel, a General Manager who has worked in the Franchised, unbranded and Brand Managed Estate. David over recent years has demonstrated that talent alone is never enough and resilience, ability to adapt and strength of mind is often required to succeed. www.owners.org…

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Building high performing teams and driving successful business transformations with Charlie Wood, CEO of Wiise 43:57

10M ago43:57

43:57

Charlie Wood is the CEO of Wiise, the fastest-growing cloud ERP platform. He has over 25 years of tech experience. Charlie is a successful Sydney-based entrepreneur and business leader, who formerly headed up Dropbox ANZ, held leadership roles at Microsoft and Salesforce, and has built and mentored several startups. In this episode, Nicola and Char…

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Launching Australia's first orbital launch vehicle into space with Kody Cook from Gilmour Space Technoloiges. 49:31

10M ago49:31

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Kody Cook is the Head of Software at Gilmour Space Technologies. Kody has extensive experience of space and aerospace technologies working at the Australian Space Agency, Fleet Space Technologies and Boeing. His experience encompasses mechatronics, software and systems engineering. Gilmour and Kody's team are working towards launching Australia's f…

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The Future of Tech in Financial Services and the Democratisation of Financial Data with Ben Shapira, Founder of dineiro 47:57

12M ago47:57

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Ben Shapira has extensive experience in the digital advertising and marketing industry. More recently, he has become a tech founder, solving problems in the financial services industry with his innovative tech solutions. His newest venture is dineiro - a mobile app focusing on the interactions between consumers, mortgage brokers and financial advis…

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Lets Talk All Things Performance and Conversion With Hotstats 59:13

1y ago59:13

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In todays podcast we are talking all things Performance and Conversion with COO of Hotstats Mike Grove, Hotstats are a global partner of the association, along with Paul Nisbett, CFO EMEAA from Valor Hospitality. We will be discussing year to date performance and flow through profitability. www.owners.org…

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How a startup is making solar sexy with Christin Marshall from Sol + Sonder 32:15

1y ago32:15

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Christin Marshall is the Founder of Sol & Sonder. Sol means sun and Sonder is the realization that each person has a life as vivid and as complex as their own. Sol + Sonder is a lifestyle brand which is looking to integrate renewable energy into everyday accessories which use solar energy so that people can have access to the power of the sun at an…

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Improving workplace performance and engagement with Henry Boulton from FocusBand 26:31

1y ago26:31

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Henry Boulton is the Chief Innovation Officer and CoFounder of FocusBand. He is an innovator, entrepreneur and performance coach. FocusBand has created a wearable brain sensing headset that helps people improve their performance. Henry explains that only 2 out of 10 people are actually engaged at work. Many people are "time travelling" into the fut…

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Using technology to improve the performance of solar farms with Tony Schirmer from CQSola 22:02

1+ y ago22:02

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Tony Schirmer is the CEO of CQSola and Co-founder at Neocreative. CQSola builds cutting edge technology which reduces losses in Solar Farms by up to 25%. Tony explains how he studied Mechatronics at university but ended up dropping out to set up his own business. In this episode, he talks about the various highlights and challenges in his career. T…

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How technology is helping people with spinal cord injuries with Dr Dinesh Palipana 29:57

1+ y ago29:57

29:57

In the first episode of Season 5 of the "Don't Just Survive, Thrive" podcast, Nicola talks to Dinesh Palipana OAM. Dinesh is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate and the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland. He has many accolades including Queensland Australian of the Year. Nicola talks to Dinesh about his personal story including his h…

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Lets Talk All Things Nicola Taylor 1:26:40

1+ y ago1:26:40

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In today’s podcast we are talking all things Nicola Taylor, Nicola a seasoned hotelier shares her life story, her family business and their legacy in the industry and their connections to the IHG Owners Association. www.owners.orgBy Nicola Taylor

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Are we Excited to see Avatar?? 1:08:52

1+ y ago1:08:52

1:08:52

In this latest episode of Parallel Quest the guys share their thoughts on what is going on in the DC film universe and whether or not they are looking forward to the newest Avatar film. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for more Parallel Quest content. Buy Zach’s newest book, Beast of Big Bear Forest: https://www.steellakestudio.com/books Si…

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Heroism in 300 1:16:30

1+ y ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Welcome to Parallel Quest! In this week’s episode the guys (Zach and Cody) talk about the film 300. This testosterone filled film of men willing to sacrifice everything in order to protect their land and way of life is one that the guys really enjoyed when it first came out. But does the highly choreographed action and rather over the top perspecti…

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Lets Talk All Things Budgeting with Hotstats 45:03

1+ y ago45:03

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In todays podcast we are talking all things budgeting with the COO of Hotstats Mike Grove and the Finance Director of RBH Hospitality. Mike Grove – COO Hotstats Stuart Houston – Finance Director RBH Hospitality www.owners.orgBy IHG Owners Association

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Spider-Man was the Catalyst 1:14:09

2y ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Welcome to Parallel Quest! In this week’s episode the guys (Zach and Cody) talk about their thoughts on review bombing, and have a retrospective discussion on the amazing 2002 super-hero film, Spider-Man. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for more Parallel Quest content. Buy Zach’s newest book, Beast of Big Bear Forest: https://www.steellake…

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Uncharted and Lightyear Reviews 1:13:49

2y ago1:13:49

1:13:49

Welcome to Parallel Quest! In this week’s episode the guy’s review Lightyear and Uncharted, now that they are both available to stream. They were our most anticipated movies of the year, how did they live up to expectations? Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for more Parallel Quest content. Buy Zach’s newest book, Beast of Big Bear Forest: h…

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Nicolas Cage is a National Treasure 1:22:27

2y ago1:22:27

1:22:27

Welcome to Parallel Quest! In this week’s episode the guy’s talk about National Treasure, the 2004 adventure film starring Nicholas Cage. This is actually Cody’s first time watching the film, with Zach coming in as the seasoned viewing veteran, which makes for a very interesting perspective from each on this film. Be sure to check out our YouTube c…

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Discussion on a Bunch of Comic-Con Announcements 1:37:23

2y ago1:37:23

1:37:23

Welcome to Parallel Quest! This week the guys share their thoughts on the various different reveals at San Diego Comic Con. Topics including: A National Treasure series and the discussion around strong female leads DC’s upcoming movies and how they can capitalize on a weak phase 4 from Marvel Will A Dungeons and Dragons movie with the tone of Guard…

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Gopal Erinjippurath, CTO and Head of Product at Sust Global, a Climate Intelligence SaaS company 29:40

2y ago29:40

29:40

How can data and geospatial analytics help us understand climate change and climate adaption? Gopal Erinjippurath is CTO and Head of Product at Sust Global, a Climate Intelligence SaaS company based in San Francisco. Gopal has an impressive background. He moved from India to the US to study electrical engineering to then work in a research lab, stu…

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Lord of the Rings Hype Check | Fantasy Fix #1 12:24

2y ago12:24

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Welcome to a Parallel Quest Fantasy Fix. In this short episode Cody goes over why he is still excited about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power in the midst of his tempered expectations. Check out our YouTube channel. Buy Zach’s newest book, Beast of Big Bear Forest: https://www.steellakestudio.com/books Sign up for our E-MAIL LIST: https://w…

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The Sandlot and a Short Discussion on Sadnerson 1:46:26

2y ago1:46:26

1:46:26

Welcome to Parallel Quest! In this week’s episode Cody and Zach discuss a classic tale of summer, The Sandlot. This is a movie that is a staple to many a childhood of the millennial generation. The Sandlot came out at a time where baseball was beginning to get to its highest point of popularity while also highlighting the summer shenanigans that so…

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Lets Talk All Things IHG Owners Association 18:16

2y ago18:16

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In this episode the IHG Owners Association team members John Stuart and Patrick De Peuter, talk about the benefits of the IHG Owners Association, the impact the Association has had both on the industry and for IHG branded hotels. www.owners.orgBy IHG Owners Association

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Review | Deserved to be Better 1:09:49

2y ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Welcome to Parallel Quest! In this week’s episode Cody and Zach give their in-depth review on the new Disney’s latest adventure in the Star Wars saga, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Does this show put Star Wars back in a place that it deserves to be in? Or is this yet another squandered opportunity from the new era of Lucasfilm? There are elements in the show tha…

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Revenge of the Sith Retrospective 1:24:52

2y ago1:24:52

1:24:52

Welcome to Parallel Quest! In this week’s episode Cody and Zach talk about the one rather good film of George Lucas’s Star Wars prequels: Revenge of the Sith. The Star Wars prequel films are most definitely a mixed bag amongst fans of the franchise. With a little bit of time though, it seems like these have aged much better with fans than the initi…

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What Adventure Looks and Sounds Like — Raiders of the Lost Ark 1:11:40

2y ago1:11:40

1:11:40

Welcome to Parallel Quest! In this week’s episode Cody and Zach talk about one of their favorite adventure movies ever made: Raiders of the Lost Ark. Between Star Wars and Indiana Jones, Lucasfilm delivered some of the most fun filled films for the better part of a decade. Currently the film studio seems a bit lost in their identity as they have tr…

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The Mummy (1999) — Better than You would Think 1:20:44

2y ago1:20:44

1:20:44

In this week’s episode Cody and Zach discuss their thoughts on a couple of shows and movies that they were excited about at the beginning of the year, providing their thoughts now that said projects are out. With the release of Kenobi, Cody shares his initial impressions of the first couple of episodes and his general concerns. This leads to a disc…

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Initial Impressions: Halo and Moon Knight 1:14:11

2y ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Cody and Zach decide to share an update on some of the things that they have been watching recently and give their recommendations on whether or not they are worth your time. With Halo being one of Zach’s most anticipated releases of the year, he gives some interesting insight on what he thinks of how the show starts off. This leads to a discussion…

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We were Wrong about The Book of Boba Fett 31:26

2y ago31:26

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When we sat down and started to review the Book of Boba Fett, one episode at a time, we thought that we were in for a treat. In spite of the fact that the season started off slow, Cody and Zach believed that the show was in good hands with John Favreau at the helm. However, the guys came to the conclusion that the show did not live up to the expect…

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Dr. Strange and The Multiverse of Madness — Fun and Flawed 1:00:05

2y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

The long awaited sequel to Dr. Strange has been released and the guys at Parallel quest, sit down to give their spoiler-filled review. While this is a highly anticipated summer blockbuster and delivers a lot of fun, it is fair to say that this installment within the MCU is a bit of a mixed bag. There are strong elements that make the movie a joy to…

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Dumb and Dumber — One of the Best Slapstick Comedies 1:30:41

2y ago1:30:41

1:30:41

Dumb and Dumber is one of the best comedies of the slapstick variety. Before it ever hit the screen it was a movie that no production company wanted to back, but after its wild success it goes to show that executives aren’t always right on what people are going to like. While Dumb and Dumber is a film that Cody and Zach think is hilarious now, thei…

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Career highlights and building high performing teams in early stage tech startups with Rav Raniga, Elara.AI 38:25

2y ago38:25

38:25

What would you say is the secret to your success? Which of the following resonates most with you: ⭐ Being in the right place at the right time ⭐ Knowing when to quit and when to quit early ⭐ Being willing to take risks in decision making Rav Raniga, Partner Lead at tech startup ELARA, believes all of the above are the secrets to his success. After …

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Lets Talk All Things “Patrick De Deuter” - Part 1 27:08

2y ago27:08

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In this episode the IHG Owners Association are joined by Patrick De Peuter, a veteran in the hospitality industry. Patrick has been connected to IHG brands for over 45 years and joins us on todays podcast to talk to John Stuart about his passion for the industry, where it all began and how his career has gone from strength to strength, including hi…

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