Sayers Conversaytions with Russel Howcroft

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At Sayers, we believe that all good business starts with a great conversation. Join Russel Howcroft as he sits down for a chat with some of Australia's most influential and inspiring people.

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17 min

Episode 57: SayHERs IWD Series - Emma Press, Medtronic

For episode 57 of Sayers Conversaytions we are continuing our special edition IWD podcast series, SayHERs, for a final bonus episode. The team at Sayers hope that this series has engaged you through diverse perspectives and stories, and helped to spark conversation around this year's International Women’s Day. In the final episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Emma Press, APAC Vice President of Legal at Medtronic, about the gender health gap and why it is so critical to invest in women's health solutions, her experience leading legal teams in high stakes, consequential and regulated environments, and the 'hidden' disease impacting so many women in Australia, and around the world.

29 min

Episode 56: SayHERs IWD Series - Mel Silva, Google

For episode 56 of Sayers Conversaytions we are continuing our special edition IWD podcast series, SayHERs, to celebrate and spark conversation around this year's International Women’s Day, which is today! At Sayers, we value storytelling and sharing diverse perspectives. We hope this series has engaged, educated and challenged you. In the fifth episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Mel Silva, Managing Director / VP of Google ANZ, about career resilience, the impacts of designing your EVP with women in mind, closing the gender pay gap, Google's initiatives that support, protect and empower women, and the Aussie female and non-binary artists that are paving the way for the music industry.

23 min

Episode 55: SayHERs IWD Series - Mim Haysom, Suncorp Group

For episode 55 of Sayers Conversaytions we are continuing our special edition IWD podcast series, SayHERs, to celebrate and spark conversation around this years upcoming International Women’s Day. In the fourth episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Mim Haysom, EGM Brand & Customer Experience of Suncorp Group, about the benefits of investing in women's sport, the importance of grassroots education relating to money management to develop effective habits early, and how critical financial literacy is for all within the context of Australia's current cost-of-living crisis.

35 min

Episode 54: SayHERs IWD Series - Catherine Fitzpatrick, Flequity

For episode 54 of Sayers Conversaytions we are continuing our special edition IWD podcast series, SayHERs, to celebrate and spark conversation around this year's upcoming International Women’s Day. In the third episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Catherine Fitzpatrick, founder of Flequity Ventures and government advisor for The National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children, about the prevalence and signs of financial abuse in society, the opportunity for businesses to better service vulnerable customers through redesigning their products and services, and the status of our progress as a nation with regards to reducing domestic violence.

27 min

Episode 53: SayHERs IWD Series: Taryn Pieterse, Rampersand

For episode 53 of Sayers Conversaytions we are continuing our special edition IWD podcast series, SayHERs, to celebrate and spark conversation around this years upcoming International Women’s Day. In the third episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Taryn Pieterse, Investment Principal at Rampersand, about some of their favourite female entrepreneurs who have found success by solving a personal and genuine problem, the structural barriers and conscious / unconscious bias impacting female founders, and what the venture captial community (and beyond) can do to ensure more women are connected to investors and receive critical funding for growth.

20 min

Episode 52: SayHERs IWD Series - Angie Wan, Consent Labs

For episode 52 of Sayers Conversaytions we are launching a different kind of podcast. Rachel Tucker will be hosting this special edition podcast series called SayHERs, to celebrate and spark conversation around this years upcoming International Women’s Day. The theme of this years IWD is ‘Invest in Women’, so we will be speaking to inspiring business, community and cultural leaders about their experiences and their perspective on how to best invest in women. In the first episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Angie Wan, co-founder and CEO at Consent Labs, about her journey leading a start-up not-for-profit, the impact of grassroots consent education, and how receiving grants and philanthropic donations can lead to exponential personal and business growth.

45 min

Episode 51: Paul Guerra, Chief Executive of Victorian Chamber of Commerce

For episode 51 of Sayers Conversaytions, Russel Howcroft chats with Paul Guerra, Chief Executive of Victorian Chamber of Commerce.The two discuss the hallmarks of successful leadership, the opportunities that have risen for Victorian businesses and what the future holds for this ever changing city.

45 min

Episode 50: Stuart Gregor, Co Founder Four Pillars Gin & Liquid Ideas

For episode 50 of Sayers Conversaytions, Russel Howcroft is joined by Co Founder of Four Pillars Gin and Liquid Ideas, Stuart Gregor. Have a listen to hear where Stuart started his successful career, what he knows to be true in the world of liquor, advertising and brand, and the incredible power of storytelling.

36 min

Episode 49: The Innovators Special Edition - Leigh Jasper, Aconex

For episode 49 of Sayers Conversaytions, Russel Howcroft continues our special "The Innovators" series talking to Leigh Jasper, Co-Founder of Aconex. The two touch on various topics, such as the importance of sales and innovation, the role of the state in fostering entrepreneurship, and the need for embracing failure as part of the entrepreneurial journey. Enjoy!

49 min

Episode 48: "What I Know to be True" series - Fiona le brocq, Medibank

Episode 48 finds us in a highly insightful converSAYtion between Russel Howcroft and CMO of Medibank, Fiona le brocq. The pair highlight the important role of creativity, research, customer-centricity in effective marketing and brand management, and most importantly, the power of trust during challenging times.