Apricot Consulting Podcast

In this episode we talk to Michael Kilgariff is the CEO of Roads Australia. Michael shares his insights on this timely topic of reshaping your business and operating model in light of significant change, such as we have seen through Covid-19. For more information, visit: https://www.apricotconsulting.com.au/

A key priority for executives to drive engagement in their businesses is to create purpose driven organisations that play their role in addressing key social issues. Along with strong CSR programs, one of the main way’s businesses are achieving this, is by developing shared value programs. In this episode Apricot Consulting’s COO, James Natsis is joined by, CEO of Ability Works Sue Boyce; Paul Ashby, Aurecon Infrastructure Practice Leader Vic/ SA; Transurban Sustainable Procurement Manager, Deepen Somaiya and Dr Kevin Argus, Lecturer, Design Thinking and Marketing expert from RMIT University to share what they have learnt in developing their joint shared value program and how their organisations, from infrastructure, higher education and not for profit benefit from the partnership.

In our second episode of the ‘The Covid-19 impact’ series, Apricot Consulting’s Chief Operating Officer, James Natsis shares his insights on how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting the business community and what business leaders can be doing to implement change without compromising the culture of their organisation.

Our world has turned upside down in a matter of weeks due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and business are being forced to reposition their business strategies, adopt remote working models and maintain connection with their staff through a time of anxiety and uncertainty. In this podcast Apricot Consulting’s head of Transformation, Avril Gaughan shares some of her change operating principles to help business leaders support their employees as they adopt a new way of working.

In this episode we talk with the CEO of Apricot Consulting, Derek Linsell on the topic of engagement. Derek provides a timely insight into what leaders can be doing to encourage engagement, even through difficult seasons.

In this episode we talk to our COO, Apricot Consulting’s James Natsis on the topic of leadership. James provides a timely perspective on what leaders should be thinking about and enacting at the start of a new year and decade to enhance their effectiveness.

In this episode we talk to CEO of Ability Works Sue Boyce on the topic of inclusion. Sue provides useful insights on how to build a truly inclusive workplace and how corporates like Transurban and Aurecon are leading the way in building inclusive partnerships with not for profits.

In this episode we talk to CEO of Ability Works Sue Boyce on the topic of inclusion. Sue provides useful insights on how to build a truly inclusive workplace and how corporates like Transurban and Aurecon are leading the way in building inclusive partnerships with not for profits.

In this episode we talk to General Manager Graham Gourd at Fisher and Paykel on the challenging topic of giving feedback. Graham provides useful insights managers can use to enhance their ability to provide feedback that both helps the business and also the individual.

In this episode we interview Kim Zovak. Kim works for a global non-profit and is a master certified coach who will help us understand the value of leadership coaching. She talks about what it is, and what it isn't, and helps us understand why coaching is so impactful and empowering for leaders who want to develop further.