The Method Matters Show

Growing up in structured China, Christina’s family put her in charge of managing the household at an early age - setting her up for success in leadership. As an adult, she paved the way for global success for SpinifexIT.With her engineering mind, she was able to identify the growing pains of a growing company, and truly understood what was necessary to help a company grow. She learned managing the ambition that they had as a company, versus the resources they had available.At SpinifexIT, Christina built the Accounting and Taxation, FP&A and HR teams from the ground up - resulting in the exponential growth of the company. In this episode of The Method Matters Show, you have the opportunity to learn from a leader with a strong, proven track record. 

Get ready for a deep dive into the dynamic world of career growth, leadership, and impactful achievements with our host, Greg Kouwiloyan. Today we speak to Greg Hall to unravel the intricacies of professional development - from big career changes (external to internal recruitment) to the importance of finding meaning in work - wether it’s your day to day job or through volunteering. Greg Hall shares his experience with breaking into leadership, and stresses the importance of asking questions and accepting help along the way. Tune in today!

Today Greg Kouwiloyan speaks with experienced Not-for-Profit CEO Gaby Thomson! We cover her journey from Social Worker to CEO, the challenges that come with leadership, adapting to Covid-19 for schools In the 12th episode of the Method Matters Show, our host Greg Kouwiloyan speaks with experienced Not-for-Profit CEO Gaby Thomson!Gaby always knew she wanted to be a social worker - but did not foresee a feature for herself as CEO! But sooner rather than later, she learned that she has the natural ability to work with people, and an eye for business.Get ready for an inspiring chat that covers new leadership in lockdown, the challenges of Not-for-Profit, and a big chunk of passion!

This episode, Greg Kouwiloyan sits down with Method’s very own Kirsten Dugan (Associate Director NFP) and Marley Hornstra (Principal Consultant - NFP Operations)!The team dives into how they started their recruitment careers, the importance seeing female leadership, mentoring, and announces an exciting new arrival to their team.On top of that, they discuss the importance of shared values and passion - two things that are key to be successful in the Not-for-Profit space!

In this episode, Greg Kouwiloyan, Director and Co-Founder of Method Recruitment Group, speaks with Deirdre Hosking, Chief People & Culture Officer at RedZed Lending Solutions.After graduating university in 1991, Deirdre entered the male dominated industry that is FinServices. Entering an industry that fluctuates with the economy, she knew she was in for a zigzag career.Deirdre is open and honest about the challenges she has had in her career. From her application to study a graduate certificate in banking being denied because she was married (let’s remember, then world was different 30 years ago), to realising she was a head leader, but her team needed a heart leader. As the listener, you’ll get the chance to learn from her experience.She shares her advise on how to break into a senior leadership position (hint: sit there and wait for someone to notice you won’t get you there), what you need to break into something slightly different and an interview question that you have never heard before.

In this episode, Greg Kouwiloyan, Director and Co-Founder of Method Recruitment Group, speaks with Larissa Cain, Head of People at CARS24.From technology in the automotive sector (ordering a pizza and a car is the same thing - right?), unlimited PTO and a yearly wellness budget from employees, to the impact that moving to the other side of the world had on her personal and professional development.This Head of People isn't just talking the talk, but walking the walk. We're pretty confident when we say she's running it.Listen to this episode of The Method Matters Show to learn how this senior leader got to where she is today, and which lessons she learned on the way.

Welcome to episode 8 of Beers on the Balcony. Today, your host Greg Kouwiloyan chats to Kieran Donovan, CFO at Vinomofo. The conversation is filled with anecdotes about Kieran’s career intertwined with the story of Vinomofo. Vinomofo is an eCommerce site where you can purchase great wines at discounted prices. The company is reshaping the local wine industry in Australia and Kieran explains how they do it in this episode. Taking the job at Vinomofo was a career risk for Kieran, but he’ll be the first to tell you that it paid off. Connect with Greg or contact Kieran on LinkedIn.

For our seventh episode of The Method Matters Show, Greg Kouwiloyan is joined by Matthew Curtis, Director Financial Shared Services at Melbourne Health. Matt has worked in the payroll systems field for 18 years, the majority of which has been spent in the public health space. He tells Greg how he has also previously played a part in a number of large SAP implementations and is currently overseeing the payroll, shared services, and outsourced teams for over 25,000 healthcare workers.   With recurring lockdowns taking place throughout the pandemic, the pressure on the public health sector was unparalleled. Matt talks us through how Melbourne Health coped, how companies can prioritise the mental health of their workforce, and that taking risks outside of your organisation may be the answer to career progression.

Welcome to episode 6 of the Beers on a Balcony podcast with host Greg Kouwiloyan, Co-Founder and Director of Method Recruitment. Today, he talks to Umair Murtaza, Business Partnering Lead at Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools. Umair talks candidly about his experience, his career, and his leadership style. He covers how he got to where he is today and what he does to ensure that he’s the type of leader his team can look up to.Whether you’re just getting started in your career or you’re thoughtfully climbing the corporate ladder, there are many insights you can take away from this conversation. If you’d like to contact Umair Murtaza or Greg Kouwiloyan, you can connect with them on LinkedIn. 

Welcome to the fifth episode of Beers on the Balcony. In this episode, Greg Kouwiloyan is joined by Dean Glasscock, Head of Business Performance Management at CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy. Dean is an industry veteran, with two decades of experience in finance. No stranger to the importance of data in decision making, Dean shares his insights on how management can use the information at their disposal in more strategic ways. As industries become more competitive and streamlined, that way of thinking becomes more crucial than ever. Join the discussion on the effects of lockdown on the energy industry, how management can step up to create a more compassionate company culture, and what it means to make sustainable career choices. It’s an inspiring listen, and one we hope you enjoy.