Creating Synergy Podcast
Creating Synergy brings you engaging conversations and ideas to explore from experts who help businesses adopt new ways of working. Discover innovative approaches and initiatives, new ideas and the latest research in culture, leadership and transformation.
Creating Synergy Podcast
Creating Synergy brings you engaging conversations and ideas to explore from experts who help businesses adopt new ways of working. Discover innovative approaches and initiatives, new ideas and the latest research in culture, leadership and transformation.
April 5, 2023
#100 - A Special Multigenerational Panel on Leadership, Culture & Innovation
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๐๐๏ธ Celebrate with us as we unveil our special 100th episode of #CreatingSynergyPodcast!
Creating Synergy has connected us all since March 2020, delivering inspiring stories, valuable insights, and innovative ideas in leadership, entrepreneurship, culture, and more. ๐
From a humble start to a beautiful studio in Adelaide, we're grateful for the tens of thousands of listeners, supporters, and incredible guests who made this journey possible. ๐
Let's dive into captivating discussions on topics such as:
๐ค The future of work with robots and AI
๐ก Remote work & productivity
๐ The importance of integrity in business
๐ Creating a strong culture in startups
๐ Attracting talent to grow your state
Join us for this unforgettable episode as we welcome back four superstars who've made a lasting impact on our community: Claire Parkison, Eloise Hall, Andrew Nunn, and Mick O'Rourke. ๐ก
Let's celebrate our milestone together and look forward to the next 100 episodes of transformation!
Listen now to this insightful and EPIC panel discussion and share your favorite moments from the Creating Synergy Podcast journey!
TIMESTAMP:
Growing up in Adelaide (8:56)
Overcoming life's challenges (11:35)
Impact of technology on jobs (18:00)
Work-from-home productivity (25:54)
Preserving culture in cities (30:05)
Navigating office politics (44:14)
Digital governance (56:15)
Attracting talent to the state (1:03:26)
Integrity in business (1:15:56)
Playing to your values (1:23:00)
Focusing on the consumer (1:33:12)
Excitement for the next five years (1:39:56)
Guest Info

Andrew Nunn is Co-Founder, Chairman and Executive Director of JBS&G Australiaโone of Australiaโs largest privately-owned environmental consulting companies. Andrew also acts as Director for several companies focused on property development, private equity investments, and entertainment opportunities. In partnership with his wife Alexandra Dimos, he founded the Nunn Dimos Foundation, a philanthropic fund focused on supporting key social and arts causes in South Australia.
Andrew was appointed in early 2021, as the South Australian Chief Entrepreneur, with the role to provide high-level, independent advice to the South Australian Cabinet and the business community, to enable entrepreneurialism across all forms of business, industry, and the public sector.
Mick has worked in varying business environments ranging from start-ups to the largest firms in the world, primarily in the computer industry. His roles have included project management, marketing, sales, senior management, and small business ownership.
Eloise Hall is the Co-founder of Taboo Period Products. A Social enterprise that sells high-quality, certified organic cotton pads and tampons with all company profits dedicated to eradicating period poverty. TABOOโs campaign efforts are designed to dismantle menstrual stigma and free the conversation of periods.
When Eloise Hall was just 17 years old, she was sitting at a leadership conference with her bestie and a light bulb moment hit.
Could they start a social enterprise that would make period poverty history?
And so, with the support of their families and school, they founded TABOO - a ground-breaking menstrual health social enterprise.
Now, you'll find TABOO pads and tampons in major retailers like OTR and National Pharmacies and their online "Pad it forward" program is also making huge inroads, helping to provide free pads and tampons to those experiencing period poverty.
Claire Parkinson is a highly experienced executive; who specialises in change strategies and complex negotiations. She is the Integration Executive at Oz Minerals.
Seventeen years global experience as a Prison Governor developed a passion for working with diverse people groups and rapidly changing landscapes that required outside-the-box solutions.
Claire is accountable for guiding significant enterprise-wide change activity, connecting work streams and enhancing the level of integration across OZ Minerals.
Working with OZ Minerals since 2016, Claire has acted in various roles including Head of Corporate Affairs, Innovation Strategy Lead and Change Execution Lead.
Starting her career in the Criminal Justice Sector, Claire held roles as Prison Governor and Head of Operations for all London Prisons and Probation. Migrating from the UK to Australia in 2011, Claire then headed up Justice Sector Reform for South Australia.
Most recently, Claire ran her own strategic advisory company where her wealth of experiences drawn from diverse leadership roles across multiple sectors helped leaders create environments that strive for growth, and that connect and enable complex change.
Host Info


Daniel Franco
Daniel is a 'People Collector' kind, a steadfast optimist who believes that the power of trusting relationships is foundational to our bright future. He believes that the world is a better place when we work together. Besides being the Director of Synergy IQ, Daniel is the Host of the Creating Synergy Podcast and rises up every morning with the vision that he can help leaders create a business where their people feel safe, inspired and fulfilled.
Say hello to Daniel on LinkedIn.
Episode Notes

Books mentioned in this episode:
๐ The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
๐ Leading Edge by Holly Ransom
๐Four Thousand Weeks By: Oliver Burkeman

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