The Decision Clinic

Tony Nash, former CEO and founder of Booktopia, shares lessons from building and scaling the only business to appear on the AFR Fast 100 eight times. In this episode, he reflects on the mindset needed to navigate rapid growth and business challenges and the importance of being grounded, present, and adaptable in the midst of chaos. His wisdom includes the powerful reminder to learn to be better, not bitter from our experiences. It’s a rich and candid conversation on leadership, resilience, and the decisions that shape us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our latest episode, we’re thrilled to have Madeleine Jaine Lobsey, founder of Wondiverse, join Paul Gordon for an incredible conversation about neurodiversity and creating spaces where all neurotypes can thrive. From a young age, Madeleine “played business” and called her venture Wondiverse—a dream that grew into a mission for inclusion and collaboration. Together they delve into diagnosis, masking and insights into neurodivergent advocacy, creativity and collaboration. It’s Insightful and inspiring!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Will and Paul have a thought-provoking conversation about the evolving relationship between AI and decision-making. Will shares insights from his unique career path, moving from exploring the mysteries of the universe to diving deep into data-driven decisions and de-mystifying AI. They also explore how uncertainty is a barrier to decision making, how not knowing enough about the problem and deferring a decision can often lead to better outcomes.For more information, visit www.catalyzeapac.com or contact Paul directly on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/decisions/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longevity seekers, Salem and Melissa Domiati are passionate about health, wellness and in particular, longevity. In this episode, they explore living life to the fullest as you grow into the later years. Have you ever thought of the age you want to be on your final birthday? Are you setting yourself up now so that your future self is mentally strong with a great memory and will die healthy? Learn more on this episode of The Decision Clinic. The Longevity Lab - https://thelongevitylab.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emilya Colliver is Art Pharmacy & Sugar Glider’s highly respected Founder and CEO. With over 20 years of experience in the art world across the public and private sectors, Emilya is driven by her passion for supporting Australian art in a global landscape, and the practitioners who create it. Emilya shares challenges such as allocating resources and customer communication strategies with Paul in this episode. Art Pharmacy https://www.emilyacolliver.com.au/ https://artpharmacy.com.au/ https://www.sugarglider.digital/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul sits down with Julia Cookson, Chair of Project Respect an organisation whose primary mission is to support women in the sex industry, including women who have experienced trafficking and advocate for the structural change needed to end all forms of sexual exploitation. As Certified Chair, Julia focuses her efforts on shaping inclusive governance frameworks, advocating at Federal and State level for funding and joined up thinking across social services to prevent and support victims of sex trafficking and modern slavery. Every decision made by the Charity is crucial in defining and assuring its strategic focus, ensuring their goals are sharp, aligned across the organisation while building their financial sustainability to enable long term programs and support. Julia asks ‘How will they gain access to the resources they need to deliver on their initiatives? Should they consider non-Government funding or philanthropic funding? And how do they continue building out education and spreading the message across all levels – grass roots, state and federal?’ Julia is a commercially astute, transformative executive leader, Board Director and Advisor with 18+ years’ experience across HR, finance, risk mitigation, digital transformation & corporate governance. Visit the Project Respect website below in the notes If you’d like to get involved or learn more. Project Respect www.projectrespect.org.au/ Julia Cookson www.linkedin.com/in/julia-cookson/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Gordon sits down with Dr Susan McGinty - an award-winning scientist and highly regarded leader and leadership coach, with 25 years’ experience in STEM, Defence and National Security. Susan is on a mission to transform the profile of leadership for women in STEM- and security-related organisations. However, this is no easy-feat! Traditionally the STEM and Security industry is male dominated with limited opportunities for women to find the support, guidance, resources and training programs they need to become leaders or enhance their careers. Thankfully, the industry across the globe is taking steps to remedy this and encourage diversity across all dimensions - enabling a more collaborative and empowering space for our future leaders. How are we going to develop our climate change policies and the technology to support these policies without diversity? Listen as Dr Susan discusses the common decision ailments she faces. What diagnosis will Paul help provide? WiSDM - Women in Strategic Decision Making wisdm.org/ Aya Leadership ayaleadership.com/work-with-aya/ Dr Susan McGinty www.linkedin.com/in/susanmcginty-ayaleadership/?originalSubdomain=auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.