The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.
We want to provide inspiration and practical tips for leaders who believe that future success requires equal emphasis on growth and employee mental health. We want to explore how we ensure that the right culture is fostered. Ultimately we would like to grow a community of caring leaders that can show that this approach is a win win in business. Good for people and good for growth and profits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#75 From Head to Heart, Pam Buchanan, Founder and CEO, Quantam Sense
Pam Buchannan, former Managing Director at NASDAQ, spent nearly 15 years working with leaders like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Despite her success, she realised true fulfillment required more than physical and mental health—it called for what she now calls Soul Health, connected to spirit and life force. As founder of Quantum Sense, she now helps high-achievers find deeper meaning and purpose beyond material success.
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#74 A Purposeful Life, Richard Boele, Chief Purpose Officer, KPMG
Richard Boele, Chief Purpose Officer at KPMG, has an incredible journey shaped by purpose. At 21, he found himself in Tibet during a brutal crackdown, igniting his lifelong commitment to human rights. Richard stepped into his current role, helping individuals and teams connect their personal purpose to organizational impact. Richard’s passion shines through as he talks about KPMG’s “Purpose Weeks” and the power of aligning personal, team, and company purpose.
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#73 An extraordinary contribution, Gemma Sisia, Founder, St Jude's School, Tanzania
Gemma Sisia is the Founder of St. Jude’s School in Tanzania which she founded over 20 years ago with just three students.
She has now grown the school to 1,500 students. And What Gemma has built is just quite extraordinary.
Gemma has practices in place for continual improvement. Gemma fosters a culture of respect, responsibility, honesty, and kindness.
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#72 From mail boy to caring CEO, Damien Mu, CEO AIS Australia
Damien Mu is the CEO of AIA Insurance, one of Australia’s leading life insurers with over 2,000 employees. Damien’s journey is one of resilience and determination. His leadership is deeply rooted in purpose and care. Not just for his team and customers, but for the broader Australian community.
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#71 Remote leadership expert, Wayne Turmel, Co-founder, The Remote Leadership Institute
Wayne Turmel was a pioneer in long-distance and virtual leadership over 18 years ago —long before remote work became the norm. Wayne has dedicated his career to mastering effective communication in virtual environments.
Wayne has worked with Fortune 500 companies worldwide, and leadership legend Marshall Goldsmith calls him "one of the most unique voices in leadership today." Wayne brings a lot of wisdom to the table.
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#70Kindness, connection and gratitude, Todd Harper AM, CEO Cancer Council, Victoria
Todd Harper AM, CEO of Cancer Council, Victoria, shares valuable ideas with his leadership team in which they decided to prioritise three core values: kindness, connection, and gratitude.
This initiative encouraged everyone in the organisation to embrace these values in their own unique ways, fostering a culture of support and positivity throughout our community.
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#69 Kindness x vulnerability = success, Christy Pretzinger, CEO, WG Content
Christy Pretzinger, the CEO of WG Content, a company that creates specialized content for the healthcare industry in the U.S., puts emphasis on kindness as a fundamental value of her organisation, which fits perfectly with the theme of The Caring CEO Podcast. She shares some practical ways that she and her team incorporate this value into their daily, weekly, and biannual routines.
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#68 Designing a dream life, Dr. John Demartini, Human Behaviour Expert, Educator & Author
Dr. John Demartini, a world-leading human behavioral specialist, author, and global educator, has lived an extraordinary life aboard a ship, traveling the world and delivering programs to tens of thousands of people, both in person and remotely.
For 37 years, Dr. Demartini has diligently maintained a gratitude journal, showcasing the transformative power of this practice.
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#67 Purpose led creativity, James Wright, CEO Havas Creative Group Australia
Passionate about building mental fitness and helping us navigate life's challenges, James Wright, CEO of Havas Creative Group Australia and the Chair of Gus Worland's Gotcha for Life Foundation, encourages all of us to build our mental fitness so we can better cope with life's ups and downs.
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#66 A global achiever, Sandra Martinez, CEO, Nestlé Oceania
Sandra Martinez's lifelong connection with Nestle began at the age of seven, when she met a man from the company who sparked her passion to work for them, and this encounter shaped her journey and led her to become the CEO of Nestle Oceania.
Sandra's diverse career started in her native Ecuador and took her to various countries around the world. Now, her international experiences have shaped her leadership approach and contributed to her success.
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