scalr sagecast
Welcome to the scalr sagecast - bite-sized wisdom for ambitious business minds.Every week, we bring you inspiring stories and hard-won wisdom from a different business leader so get ready to learn, grow and scale your success!The scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a talent advisory headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
scalr sagecast - #36 - Peter Scott - Innovation in a Highly Competitive Market
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Today’s guest is Sapia.ai's Head of Product, Peter Scott.
Having started his career as a Systems Administrator, Peter found his passion for creating and building products by chance. He followed this passion and, having led Product teams for many scaling tech businesses, now leads Sapia.ai's charge to revolutionise hiring processes through modern AI tooling.
Sapia.ai aim to help organisations make smarter, fairer and faster hiring decisions. They bring a human approach to video interviewing, something traditional tools are often criticised for not doing.
In th...
scalr sagecast - #35 - Anthony Lakkis - Building a Business While Prioritising Mental Health
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Today’s guest, Anthony Lakkis, is a shining example of how necessity can inspire success. Over the last few years, Anthony has not only learnt a new trade but also built his business, HighNote Marketing, to an impressive size, navigating the challenges with focus and determination.
Known as a "Master Delegator," Anthony excels at optimising results by honing in on his strengths and empowering those around him. His leadership style is a blend of efficiency and empathy, with a strong commitment to maintaining work-life balance and positive me...
scalr sagecast - #34 - Ronan Leonard - Ethical Outsourcing
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Happy New Year! We're back with a bang in 2025. Here's to a positive and productive year ahead!
On this week's episode, we’re joined by the wonderful, Ronan Leonard, whose journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. Ronan thrives on learning and growth - he's read over 500 books in the last eight years, which speaks volumes (pun fully intended!) about his dedication to continuous improvement.
He’s a lifelong learner and a mentor with a heart. Through his involvement with Mentoring Men, he’s played a pivota...
scalr sagecast - #33 - Chris Long - Predictions in Talent for 2025
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To steal a quote from one of my favourite films, Groundhog Day, this week's guest is, "Punxsutawney Chris, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Talent Prophet Extraordinary...".
Chris Long has been in the talent industry for over 25 years, even starting when fax machines (remember them, kids?!) were a central part of a recruitment agency's toolkit.
Fast forward to today, where he works at the cutting edge of innovation and is an in-demand speaker at talent conferences around the globe. His presentations about the future of...
scalr sagecast - #32 - Paola Piccinno - Unlocking The Power of Account Based Marketing
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Did you know? B2B companies with Account-Based Marketing (ABM) programs experience 38% higher sales win rates, 91% larger deal sizes, and achieve 24% faster revenue growth.
A well-defined marketing strategy, executed by a seasoned professional, is essential for achieving impactful results.
This week, I had the privilege of speaking with Paola Piccinno, a fractional marketing expert who helps global organisations refine their long-term go-to-market strategies through the power of Account-Based Marketing (ABM).
With a marketing career spanning two decades, Paola has perfected the art of identifying business challenges and...
scalr sagecast - #31 - Rohan Watt
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This week's episode is with the wonderful Rohan Watt, founder of Techie Stays.
Rohan began his career in customer service in Australia before venturing to the UAE to join, what was then, an early-stage Aconex - a company that eventually sold for over $1 billion.
He was there for over a decade so, five years ago, Rohan made the move to Phuket, Thailand where he started his entrepreneurial journey in earnest. After exploring various ventures, he founded Techie Stays, a platform used by hotels to automate processes and improve sales.
scalr sagecast - #30 - Amber Ward
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A consistent theme I've seen amongst entrepreneurs is the growing impact of mental health concerns. A staggering 72% of entrepreneurs report experiencing mental health challenges, including anxiety, burnout, panic attacks and dealing with at least one mental illness.
This week’s guest, Amber Ward, has set up her company, Energy Atelier, to focus on a founder's mental fitness and well-being. Amber takes a holistic approach to wellbeing, encouraging founders to:
Identify your peak performance times: Discover when you're most energised and focused during the day, and tailor your work sch...scalr sagecast - #29 - Adam Caines
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In Australia, the current contingent workforce (a non-permanent employee who works for an organisation on a short-term basis, or for a specific project) sits at around 30%. With new generations entering the workforce and a post-COVID world where demand for flexibility is even greater, this figure is set to increase further in the coming years.
Organisations, in tandem, are seeking greater flexibility in their workforce due to the ability to keep tighter control of costs and project-based headcount.
More companies are creating platforms to help solve problems in the space, no...
scalr sagecast - #28 - Lauren Humphrey
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"I have some feedback for you...". One of the most anxiety-inducing phrases ever uttered. Generally, the conversation that follows is going to be negative so it was refreshing to speak with this week's guest, Lauren Humphrey, about how her platform, Tandem, is helping to change that.
Studies conducted by Harvard show that the highest-performing teams have a 6:1 ratio of positive feedback to improvement-focused. Sounds obvious but talking about an individual's strengths reinforces skills and capabilities.
Tandem is a platform that enables managers, and all employees, to give immediate, consistent an...
scalr sagecast - #27 - Brandon Burns
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Well, this was a fun one!
On this week's scalr sagecast, it was great catching up with Brandon Burns. In such a short time, I felt like I had learnt so much.
He has packed a lot into his 40 years, starting his early life starring in films and soaps in Australia, including the iconic Neighbours. His passion for singing then came to the fore, culminating in a semi-final spot in the first season of Australian Idol. He continues to pursue that passion with his own band and regular events.
