Archive for the ‘Podcast’ Category

“I swore I’d never be CEO” and how Dale Clareburt built a global HR tech company anyway
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #20: Building Resilience with Dale Clareburt When Dale Clareburt co-founded Weirdly in 2014, she made a declaration to her fellow founders: “I don’t mind what happens so long as I’m not the CEO and I don’t end up in this business on my own.” Six months later, she was the CEO. […]
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“It makes my soul feel good.” Inside Myint Aung’s ethical fashion revolution
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #19: Starting a social impact brand with Reca founder Myint Aung In an industry often criticised for its environmental impact and labour practices, Myint Aung is charting a different course. As the founder of reca, an Auckland-based ethical fashion brand, she has created a business model that prioritises positive social impact […]
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Pioneering through invisibility: Melanie Langlotz’s augmented reality journey
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #18: Gaming for Good: Behind Geo AR with Melanie Langlotz Few entrepreneurs have had the vision and tenacity to persist with an idea that was initially dismissed as impossible. For Melanie Langlotz, founder and CEO of Geo AR Games, creating augmented reality experiences that encourage children to play outdoors required not […]
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“I spent $200 and a bottle of vodka.” How Richard Conway built NZ’s SEO empire.
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #17: Leadership and Imposter Syndrome with Richard Conway Building a successful business requires more than technical expertise in the cutthroat digital marketing world. It demands vision, persistence, ethical practices, and genuine care for both clients and employees. Few exemplify these qualities better than Richard Conway, founder and CEO of Pure SEO, […]
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Sales psychology: transform reluctant sellers into revenue artists
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #16: The secret to sales success: Sales psychology with Bill James What if everything you’ve been taught about selling is keeping you from success? Bill James, the unconventional sales guru who specifically works with “people who don’t like selling but have to anyway,” reveals the counterintuitive psychology that turns hesitation into […]
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Why employee shares could be your most revolutionary business design
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #15: Empowering Ownership: ESOP insights with Bruce Sheppard What if the most radical act in business isn’t about disruption, but connection? What if ownership could be the ultimate creative medium—the canvas on which we paint a completely different relationship between people and the companies they build? Bruce Sheppard, co-founder of Gilligan […]
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Redesigning human friction into breakthrough opportunities
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #14: Conversations on Conflict (resolution) with Mark Saunders What if the conflicts that drain your organisation’s energy are actually disguised laboratories for transformation? Mark Saunders, founder of Frenesis and expert conflict architect, reveals how reimagining discord can unleash hidden potential. Reimagining the battlefield If you’ve been viewing workplace conflicts as problems […]
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Diverse minds, revolutionary workplaces: Rethinking how we build tomorrow’s teams
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #13: Insider tips on inclusive hiring with Simon Milne In a world obsessed with cookie-cutter solutions, what if the most revolutionary act was simply seeing people as they truly are? Recruitment maverick Simon Milne shatters conventional thinking about diversity and shares how breaking invisible barriers can unleash untapped creative power in […]
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Finding peace under pressure: The science of sustainable performance
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #12: Performing under pressure with Carley Nicholson. Carley Nicholson has made it her mission to help people live longer and happier lives. She is passionate about supporting businesses to empower their staff to become the best versions of themselves. Through her programme Peace Under Pressure, she works to transform workplaces and […]
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Making your marketing budget work harder
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #11: Creating a marketing budget with Teresa Ma’aelopa Teresa Ma’aelopa is the Founder of Marketing Architect and has over 20 years of experience across all aspects of the industry. Teresa develops intimate marketing strategies for small to medium businesses and helps with understanding your customers and targeting them effectively. “Marketing doesn’t […]
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