The Socius Podcast

In this episode, we sat down with Wendy Lloyd Curley, the founder of Strategic Networking, a global consultancy specialising in in-person networking for developing deep relationships.

Wendy and Will explore the common challenges faced by uncomfortable networkers and share effective strategies to help them overcome fears, gain confidence, and find success in networking.

This episode explores the concept of improvisation as a crucial skill for successful networking. The art of improvisation is broken down into four elements: preparation, listening, responding, and following up. Each step is dissected to help listeners understand how to apply them effectively in their networking interactions.

Wendy also discusses under-utilized strategies that allow individuals to stay connected and let their networking contacts know that they are thought of.

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Strategic Networking: https://strategicnetworking.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Stop-Wasting-Your-Time-Networking/dp/0645229407 

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In this episode, we sat down with Avi Efrat, the Founder and Director of Fantastic Framing. This episode explores the captivating connection between the art industry and the world of business through Avi's inspiring journey. Avi reveals how his experience in the army, particularly in the special forces, has shaped his path to success with Fantastic Framing.

Avi shares anecdotes and valuable insights, highlighting the secret ingredient that has propelled him forward: discipline. He discusses the transformative power of military experience and how the intense training and unique challenges of the army have influenced his approach to business. Avi demonstrates how his experience in the special forces translates into the world of business, contributing to Fantastic Framing's growth and achievements.

Will and Avi also dive into the importance of leadership in driving growth, motivating teams, and fostering an ownership culture within a team.

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Fantastic Framing: https://www.fantasticframing.com.au/
Art of Business Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-art-of-business/id1668941049 

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We sat down with co-founder and director of Independent Executives, Sammi Jaeger. Sammi is an integrator, speaker, and podcaster passionate about helping visionaries turn their ideas into successful businesses.

In this episode, Will and Sammi dive into the roles of a visionary and an integrator in a business and why it's important to have both to achieve success. Sammi explains that visionaries are the idea generators who come up with the big-picture goals and strategy for a business, while integrators are responsible for executing those ideas and ensuring that they align with the overall vision of the business. Sammi also explains the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and how it can help businesses structure themselves for success.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammijaeger/?originalSubdomain=au  Website: https://www.sammijaeger.com/
Podcast: https://www.fuelcollective.com.au/podcast102 
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We sat down with Sally McGrath, a health and wellbeing expert, to learn about her personal experience with burnout and insights on how to prevent it.

Sally is an experienced leader and business manager who has worked in high-pressure environments for over 25 years, from SMEs to large corporates. She has personally experienced burnout three times and has developed a process to help others heal from burnout and rebuild their lives one step at a time. From a burnout survivor turned thriver, her journey towards recovery influenced her health coaching practice, Health that Heals.

In this episode, Sally highlights the danger of ambition and how perfectionism can be prevalent in people with burnout. She emphasizes the need to work towards work and life synergy, instead of balance. Sally discusses the importance of mental health hygiene, including supporting oneself with positive self-talk, reframing negative thoughts, and identifying hardwired behaviours. She offers tips on how business owners can approach their team to talk about mental health, such as the red line tip, which helps individuals respond to stressful situations.

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We sat down with Mark Zimmermann, Founder of On The Mark Coaching and a leading Mindset & Performance Coach. Mark dives into his MPT method, which is built on three essential pillars: Mindset, Performance, and Team Culture. He explains how these pillars are intertwined and how individuals and teams can use this framework to unlock their full potential and achieve their goals.

Mark shares practical tips on building resilience, driving your mojo, embracing accountability, and developing a winning mindset. He also offers advice to solopreneurs and owner-operators on implementing culture in their day-to-day operations, emphasizing the importance of attitude and how it can shape an organization's success.

If you're looking to tap into your mojo, upgrade your software, and learn from a seasoned expert on mindset and performance, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in and take your first step towards unlocking your full potential.

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We sat down with former NRL player, Lewi Brown, who shared with us his inspiring journey of founding his clothing line, Earls Collection. In this episode, Lewi discusses how he left his professional rugby career to pursue his passion for fashion and redefine the meaning of the name “Earl”. Despite having no prior experience in the fashion or business industry, Lewi was able to teach himself the necessary skills, leading to his clothing line being worn by NBA, NFL and All Blacks players.

Throughout the conversation, Lewi opens up about mental health, specifically the impact of losing his father, and how he utilised his fashion line to create awareness and spread positivity. He also shares the challenges of pursuing his dream and navigating doubt while building a business. Overall, Lewi's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and passion in achieving success.

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We sat down with Lucy Jones, the CEO and President of Neuroblastoma Australia, who is dedicated to increasing research efforts to improve survival rates for neuroblastoma patients. Lucy's personal experience with the disease, having lost her daughter to it in 2010, has driven her passion for making a difference.

In this episode, Will and Lucy explore the challenges of running a purpose-driven charity and draw parallels between running a charity and running a business. They touch on the challenges involved in managing a charity, such as navigating the uncertainties of the future and raising funds.

Lucy also shares information about the upcoming Neuroblastoma Run2Cure event which supports children's cancer research. The event, taking place on April 2, 2023, offers several distance options, including 21.1k, 10k, 5k, 3k, 2.2k, and 1k. Register today at https://www.run2cure.org.au/

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We sat down with Luke Ricketson, former Roosters National Rugby League player, to uncover his journey from the rugby field to the business world. He discusses the similarities between high-performing teams in sports and in the workplace, and how the structure of a rugby team can be applied to a successful business.

Luke and Will discuss the value of having a mentor and their role in guiding individuals to achieve their goals. Luke also shares advice that has stuck with him throughout his playing career, and how those lessons have helped him in his current role as an Insurance Executive and Principal of Ricketson Insurance.

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Natalie Yan-Chatonsky, midlife women's specialist and author of "The Art of Full Time Living", joins The Socius Community for our International Women's Day Special.

In this episode, Natalie and Will discuss how midlife women can kickstart their entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges and opportunities they may face. The conversation emphasizes the importance of embracing lifelong learning, upskilling and having mentors to navigate through transitions in the constantly changing business landscape.

Natalie also unpacks the concept of two-way mentoring, which involves developing mutually beneficial relationships between mentors and mentees, to continue developing and taking on a lifelong learning approach.

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Alexandra King, CMO & Head of Growth at Ask Marketing, joins The Socius Community this week.

Join Will and Ali as they delve into the impact of AI tools like Chat GPT on the marketing industry. Despite the benefits, Ali believes there's still a critical role for human-to-human marketing and shares her top three strategies for success. This episode also dives into the shift from lead generation to demand generation, providing valuable insights to help take your marketing game to the next level.

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Andrew Cassin, founder of Cassin Advisory, joins The Socius Community this week.

Andrew is an inspirational business professional who sat down with us to uncover the secrets of a successful business transition. From preparing your business for sale to navigating the differences between running a business and running a practice, Andrew shares his expert insights and strategies for a smooth exit.

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Todd Coates, CEO of the world-famous Bridge Climb Sydney, joins The Socius Community this week.

As an inspirational mentor, Todd guides entrepreneurs to become great leaders of great organisations. In this episode, Will and Todd explore the power of mentoring and overcoming imposter syndrome.

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Raj Narayan, CEO of Emajin Golf Club, joins The Socius Community this week.

Raj uses her experience and expertise in the sport of golf to help bring the community together. Raj and Will dive into the importance of inclusivity in the business world. This is not just centred on gender, but one embracing all things that make us unique.

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Zane McIntyre, CEO of Commission Factory, joins The Socius Community this week.

Zane is an influential business leader who is dedicated to the fulfilment of his team and recently implemented the four-day workweek. He discusses his take on affiliate marketing and maintaining a customer-centric perspective.

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Lauren Ryder, CEO of Leading Change Management, joins The Socius Community this week.

Lauren is an inspirational business professional who is passionate about transforming organizations to get the most out of both their people and technology.

She highlights the importance of failing forward to facilitate growth. Come take a seat at the table to join exclusive conversations with the next generation of industry leaders.

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