episodic On the Alpha Geek Podcast, Andrew Ramsden speaks with leaders in their field—whether they be CEOs, CIOs, Executives, Managers, Visionary Leaders, Servant Leaders or Experts leading in their field. Conversation centres around their leadership journeys, challenges, successes and what they’ve learned along the way. Andrew’s mission is to deconstruct how they do what they do and get them to reveal the tips, tricks, and philosophies behind their leadership success and how they level up.

]]> Andrew Ramsden speaks with leaders at every level Alpha Geek Podcast: How Leaders Level Up Copyright Peak State Global Andrew Ramsden false Andrew Ramsden contact@peakstate.global en-AU https://podcast.peakstate.global

Dr Tim Patston is the head of Innovation at Geelong Grammar School, and Peter Evans-Greenwood is a fellow at Deloitte Centre for the Edge. They have been working together on research around the future of work and the digital skills gap, and have uncovered some unexpected results.

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Show notes

Dr Tim Patston’s links

Peter Evans-Greenwood’s links

]]> Ep 37: Dr Tim Patston and Peter Evans-Greenwood—Digital agency and the skills gap⁠—Should everyone learn to code? Ep 37: Dr Tim Patston and Peter Evans-Greenwood—Digital agency and the skills gap⁠—Should everyone learn to code? 01:11:14 https://alphageekpodcast.com/?p=31588 Andrew Ramsden full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-37-dr-tim-patston-and-peter-evans-greenwooddigital-agency-and-the-skills-gapshould-everyone-learn-to-code Thu, 24 Oct 2019 08:46:01 +0000

Jamie Leach is the CEO and Founder of Open Data Australia. Jamie has had a long and varied leadership history across a range of industries including finance and tech and AI startups. Jamie has distilled her approach to leadership so that it can work across boundaries and industries.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 36: Jamie Leach—Open data, open mind, open doors Ep 36: Jamie Leach—Open data, open mind, open doors 00:56:19 https://alphageekpodcast.com/?p=31494 Andrew Ramsden full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-36-jamie-leachopen-data-open-mind-open-doors Wed, 01 May 2019 01:50:05 +0000

Peter Evans-Greenwood has deep experience as a CTO and tech strategist and is now a Fellow at Deloitte’s Centre for the Edge, helping organisations understand the digital revolution and how they can embrace the future. We get deep into artificial intelligence and the future of work. Will we still have jobs in the future? Peter is confident he has the answer.

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Show notes

ANU’s 3A: Autonomy, Agency and Assurance Innovation Institute

]]> Ep 35: Peter Evans-Greenwood—Welcome to the future, we have robots Ep 35: Peter Evans-Greenwood—Welcome to the future, we have robots 01:07:07 http://52.62.211.45/?p=31159 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-35-peter-evans-greenwoodwelcome-to-the-future-we-have-robots Tue, 17 Apr 2018 02:55:58 +0000

Jeff Haden is a world-renowned writer and ghostwriter. Much of what he has written about is in the leadership, influence and personal development space. We talk about some of the key leadership lessons Jeff has picked up from interviewing hundreds of the best in the world.

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Show notes

Jeff’s links

Shawn Achor’s book: The Happiness Advantage

Purposive Drift

]]> Ep 33: Jeff Haden—From Upworker to global thought leader. How to maintain your motivation all the way to the top Ep 33: Jeff Haden—From Upworker to global thought leader. How to maintain your motivation all the way to the top 00:50:35 http://52.62.211.45/?p=30975 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-33-jeff-hadenfrom-upworker-to-global-thought-leader-how-to-maintain-your-motivation-all-the-way-to-the-top Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:52:02 +0000

Kristy Simpkin is the Co-President of the ICT arm of Women In Technology who promote women in the industry and what we can all do as leaders to help address the biases and imbalances that are still present in the industry.

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Show notes

Kristy’s links

Test yourself for unconscious biases—For gender test, select your country and ‘Go’. Then click through on the ‘Gender’ button.

PwC and Diversity

“65% of employee performance problems are the result of strained relationships rather than a lack of skill or motivation”

Tuckman’s model for team performance (forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning)

The Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women

]]> Ep 32: Kristy Simpkin—Women in technology—How to shift the culture towards inclusion for women and for the good of the industry Ep 32: Kristy Simpkin—Women in technology—How to shift the culture towards inclusion for women and for the good of the industry 00:47:09 http://52.62.211.45/?p=30337 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-32-kristy-simpkinwomen-in-technologyhow-to-shift-the-culture-towards-inclusion-for-women-and-for-the-good-of-the-industry Tue, 19 Sep 2017 06:00:54 +0000

Andrew Ramsden is the CEO and Founder of Alpha Transform and host of the Alpha Geek podcast. He has a particular passion for leadership development for technical professionals. In this episode Andrew talks about his most important leadership lesson and how you can apply it.

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]]> Ep 31: Andrew Ramsden—My #1 leadership lesson and how you can apply it Ep 31: Andrew Ramsden—My #1 leadership lesson and how you can apply it 00:15:14 http://52.62.211.45/?p=30294 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-31-andrew-ramsdenmy-1-leadership-lesson-and-how-you-can-apply-it Wed, 30 Aug 2017 02:53:50 +0000

Karin Geraghty is the Chief ICT and Digital Strategist for Department of Premier and Cabinet in South Australia. She has led many successful large-scale transformations in South Australia and shares a lot of wonderful insights about how to be a leader in that environment.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 30: Karin Geraghty—Shifting the gravity from tech skills to people skills Ep 30: Karin Geraghty—Shifting the gravity from tech skills to people skills 00:46:10 http://52.62.211.45/?p=30016 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-30-karin-geraghtyshifting-the-gravity-from-tech-skills-to-people-skills Tue, 25 Jul 2017 06:00:23 +0000

Leigh Berrell was a geek from an early age, interested in science and electronics. He has had an impressive career working his way from hands-on technical roles up to CIO roles over the past 10 years. Listen to hear how Leigh made the transition and his top leadership lessons.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 29: Leigh Berrell—Maximise your impact. Get the best from others and support them to thrive Ep 29: Leigh Berrell—Maximise your impact. Get the best from others and support them to thrive 00:56:50 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29969 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-29-leigh-berrellmaximise-your-impact-get-the-best-from-others-and-support-them-to-thrive Tue, 04 Jul 2017 06:00:47 +0000

Dr. Mark Glazebrook is an inventor, academic, and founder of Girls Invent who supports girls in schools to become innovators and entrepreneurs. Listen to hear how this movement is helping to shift the imbalances in the industry and how you can be involved.

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  • Girls Invent
  • Use the contact form on the site if you are a:
  • school looking to get involved
  • parent to know more about how to get your daughter’s school involved?
  • business looking to ‘adopt a school’
  • business interested in the commercialisation opportunities
  • One of Mark’s inventions, the DOY
]]> Ep 28: Mark Glazebrook—Girls invent. On intrapreneurship, entrepreneurship, and supporting young female inventors Ep 28: Mark Glazebrook—Girls invent. On intrapreneurship, entrepreneurship, and supporting young female inventors 00:45:05 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29859 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-28-mark-glazebrookgirls-invent-on-intrapreneurship-entrepreneurship-and-supporting-young-female-inventors Tue, 13 Jun 2017 06:00:11 +0000

Steve Hodgkinson is the CIO for Victoria's Department of Health and Human Services. Steve has spent time in both public and private sector and he believes this balance is the key to his success. Listen to hear his methodology for delivering successful digital transformation in large organisations that avoids the pitfalls of both waterfall and agile methodologies at enterprise scale.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 27: Steve Hodgkinson—Platform+Agile. The formula for successful digital transformation in large organisations Ep 27: Steve Hodgkinson—Platform+Agile. The formula for successful digital transformation in large organisations 00:57:26 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29800 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-27-steve-hodgkinsonplatform-agile-the-formula-for-successful-digital-transformation-in-large-organisations Tue, 30 May 2017 06:00:41 +0000

James Tuckerman is the Founder and CEO of Australian Anthill Magazine and the Not So Freaky University. Hear about how James built these businesses over the past 14 years into the success they are today, and how he managed the personal risk and uncertainty day-by-day.

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]]> Ep 26: James Tuckerman—Bulletproof mindset. How to deal with uncertainty and risk? Ep 26: James Tuckerman—Bulletproof mindset. How to deal with uncertainty and risk? 00:51:46 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29774 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-26-james-tuckermanbulletproof-mindset-how-to-deal-with-uncertainty-and-risk Mon, 08 May 2017 18:00:26 +0000

Arjen Lentz has a long history in technology starting out in hands on technical roles and includes being employee #25 at MySQL. Arjen is now the founder of Upstarta and co-founder of OpenSTEM. Arjen focuses on quality of products and quality of life over and above money. These priorities also allow Arjen to ensure his companies make a positive social impact.

Listen now.


]]> Ep 25: Arjen Lentz—Define success on your own terms: What does success look like for you? Ep 25: Arjen Lentz—Define success on your own terms: What does success look like for you? 01:05:53 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29576 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-25-arjen-lentzdefine-success-on-your-own-terms-what-does-success-look-like-for-you Tue, 04 Apr 2017 06:00:10 +0000

Simon Goodrich is the co-founder and Managing Director of Portable a digital service design and development company based in Melbourne. Simon’s had a string of entrepreneurial successes and talks about his journey in leadership, business and why having a higher purpose is so incredibly valuable.

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Show Notes

]]> Ep 24: Simon Goodrich—The power of innovation, productivity, and purpose. How to win at leadership and business Ep 24: Simon Goodrich—The power of innovation, productivity, and purpose. How to win at leadership and business 00:53:09 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29532 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-24-simon-goodrichthe-power-of-innovation-productivity-and-purpose-how-to-win-at-leadership-and-business Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:00:52 +0000

Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann started her own mission-critical cloud hosting company not long after graduating from university. Defined by a focus on service excellence and integrity, her leadership approach has led to a successful and multi-award winning company. Listen to hear how she thinks about business and leadership.

Listen now.


]]> Ep 23: Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann—Money is not the goal. But focus on Service excellence + Integrity and the money will follow Ep 23: Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann—Money is not the goal. But focus on Service excellence + Integrity and the money will follow 00:40:11 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29456 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-23-sarah-jane-peterschlingmannmoney-is-not-the-goal-but-focus-on-service-excellence-integrity-and-the-money-will-follow Tue, 07 Mar 2017 06:00:34 +0000

Robert Mead is an executive security adviser with over 20 years of experience. He shares with us about his somewhat unique approach to practical risk management and how he has been able to use information security as an enabler of business outcomes.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 22: Robert Mead—Alert but not alarmed. Information security as an enabler Ep 22: Robert Mead—Alert but not alarmed. Information security as an enabler 00:41:38 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29443 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-22-robert-meadalert-but-not-alarmed-information-security-as-an-enabler Tue, 28 Feb 2017 06:00:46 +0000

For something a bit different, this episode features a recording of a talk I gave last week at the UX Brisbane meetup. But there's value here for any technical professional. It also includes a short leadership self-test and tips on how you can level-up your leadership superpowers.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 21: Andrew talks—Why UX professionals make great leaders Ep 21: Andrew talks—Why UX professionals make great leaders 00:39:39 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29421 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-21-andrew-talkswhy-ux-professionals-make-great-leaders Tue, 21 Feb 2017 06:00:01 +0000

Chris Boyle and Tom O’Neill are social entrepreneurs. They are founders and directors at CommSync, a tech startup aimed at revolutionising child and community safety using the internet of things. Listen to hear how using passion and innovation you can make the world a better place.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 20: Chris Boyle and Tom O'Neill—The power of social entrepreneurs to change the world for the better Ep 20: Chris Boyle and Tom O'Neill—The power of social entrepreneurs to change the world for the better 01:07:17 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29399 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-20-chris-boyle-and-tom-o-neillthe-power-of-social-entrepreneurs-to-change-the-world-for-the-better Tue, 14 Feb 2017 06:00:07 +0000

Ben Melbourne is the General Manager for ThoughtWorks Brisbane, a global software consultancy with a deep connection to Agile software development and project delivery. Ben shares his journey from being ‘in the trenches’ through to leadership roles and how he smoothed out the transition.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 19: Ben Melbourne—The art of servant leadership. How to add value by empowering others Ep 19: Ben Melbourne—The art of servant leadership. How to add value by empowering others 00:49:40 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29353 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-19-ben-melbournethe-art-of-servant-leadership-how-to-add-value-by-empowering-others Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:00:43 +0000

Sarah Smith is the Founder and lead software engineer for Smithsoft, who make educational games for young people. She also Founded the Brisbane chapter of Women Who Code. We talk about her leadership and entrepreneurial journey, her achievements and challenges.

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Show notes

  1. The ability to work in deeply technical and leadership roles is not gender-specific.
  2. The more deeply technical you get, the more rewards there are.
  3. The importance of professional development. Invest in yourself.
  4. Paying it forwards to other women. Become a mentor to others.
  5. Staying part of the conversation. Be a champion for women in technology. Make yourself heard. But also know that it’s ok to then pass on the baton and let others lead the charge.
]]> Ep 18: Sarah Smith—Leading from the front, coding games and building high performing teams Ep 18: Sarah Smith—Leading from the front, coding games and building high performing teams 00:49:23 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29338 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-18-sarah-smithleading-from-the-front-coding-games-and-building-high-performing-teams Tue, 31 Jan 2017 06:00:40 +0000

Jen Bunk is the Founder of People Stack Academy a leadership development consultancy for technology leaders. Her passion is organisational and leadership psychology and putting that into action to help new leaders grow.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 17: Jen Bunk—Perfecting your ‘people stack’, all top performers have a coach Ep 17: Jen Bunk—Perfecting your ‘people stack’, all top performers have a coach 00:49:28 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29321 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-17-jen-bunkperfecting-your-people-stack-all-top-performers-have-a-coach Tue, 24 Jan 2017 06:00:25 +0000

Craig Thomler has digital experience in public and private sector and is a serial entrepreneur, from social media to oil rigs! We discuss the incredibly disruptive effects of digital transformation we're yet to see and the inevitable impacts for governments around the world.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 16: Craig Thomler—90% of digital disruption is still to come, impacts for government Ep 16: Craig Thomler—90% of digital disruption is still to come, impacts for government 01:18:34 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29298 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-16-craig-thomler90-of-digital-disruption-is-still-to-come-impacts-for-government Tue, 17 Jan 2017 06:00:40 +0000

Kim Hopwood is the Managing Director of Pusher and Marcel, Australian Digital agencies. Kim started Pusher in his early twenties and had to learn leadership lessons as the company grew. Listen to hear about his personal leadership framework.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 15: Kim Hopwood—People, Process, Products and Profit Ep 15: Kim Hopwood—People, Process, Products and Profit 00:41:42 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29272 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-15-kim-hopwoodpeople-process-products-and-profit Tue, 10 Jan 2017 06:00:06 +0000

Peter Buckmaster is the Director of Digital Services for the NSW Department of Education. Peter has had a varied career but there’s a consistent thread. Peter has always provided vision and narrative to lead the organisation forwards.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 14: Peter Buckmaster—Transformational leaders provide vision and narrative Ep 14: Peter Buckmaster—Transformational leaders provide vision and narrative 00:39:19 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29158 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-14-peter-buckmastertransformational-leaders-provide-vision-and-narrative Tue, 03 Jan 2017 06:00:34 +0000

Hasan Anjum has a broad technical background starting as a Software Engineer working his way up to lead transformation programs within South Australian government. In this episode, hear about Hasan’s journey and the challenges he faced.

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Show notes

 

]]> Ep 13: Hasan Anjum—The power of diversity and lifelong learning Ep 13: Hasan Anjum—The power of diversity and lifelong learning 01:16:13 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29134 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-13-hasan-anjumthe-power-of-diversity-and-lifelong-learning Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:00:29 +0000

John Smilek had a difficult childhood, and Aspergers on top of that. But John’s eye-opening experiences early in life lead to a positive outlook and a passion for personal development. John is now the CIO of Streamline Products and an active champion for the development of young people in the community.

Listen now.

Show notes

John is very passionate about dynamic and flexible workplaces, referencing:

  •  Ricardo Semler and Semco Partners
  •  Semler (CEO) spends time lifting up and empowering staff personally.
  •  Staff run the business how they want to. Very flexible.
  •  Staff feel a strong sense of purpose. They feel like they’re contributing to a vision.
  •  Staff have been offered up to 400% more money elsewhere. But they don’t leave.
  •  Semler received a plaque from his staff for: 10 years without making a decision. He was very proud.
  • More information on the leadership style of SemCo
]]> Ep 12: John Smilek—Getting the best from ASD in IT, both challenges and superpowers Ep 12: John Smilek—Getting the best from ASD in IT, both challenges and superpowers 01:22:09 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29108 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-12-john-smilekgetting-the-best-from-asd-in-it-both-challenges-and-superpowers Tue, 20 Dec 2016 06:00:55 +0000

Ted Tencza is the CTO for finder.com.au Australia's biggest and fastest growing financial and utility deal finder.

Ted started his career as a software developer and wanted to make a bigger positive impact. But he stayed deeply connected to technology and other skilled professionals.

Listen in to hear how this combination (tech + impact) supported his impressive career and accomplishments.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 11: Ted Tencza—Deeply technical + Desire for positive impact = Formula for a great CTO Ep 11: Ted Tencza—Deeply technical + Desire for positive impact = Formula for a great CTO 00:52:03 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29072 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-11-ted-tenczadeeply-technical-desire-for-positive-impact-formula-for-a-great-cto Tue, 13 Dec 2016 06:00:07 +0000

Jenine Beekhuyzen is the Founder of The Tech Girls Movement, inspiring and empowering young women to consider and pursue careers in tech industries. Listen to hear about the skills gap we'll face over the next 5-10 years and what we can do about it. We also discuss how we can normalise the conversation and what we can do to challenge our unconscious bias.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 10: Jenine Beekhuyzen—The superpowers of women in tech and how we can save the industry Ep 10: Jenine Beekhuyzen—The superpowers of women in tech and how we can save the industry 00:48:26 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29058 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-10-jenine-beekhuyzenthe-superpowers-of-women-in-tech-and-how-we-can-save-the-industry Tue, 06 Dec 2016 06:00:57 +0000

Stuart Gibbon’s first role in an IT organisation was CIO. He is now leading the Digital Strategy development for WA government in the Office of the CIO. Stuart knows how to lead and how to efficiently progress your career, and he shares his tips and learnings in this episode.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 9: Stuart Gibbon—Confidence, self-awareness and reflection can boost you to the top Ep 9: Stuart Gibbon—Confidence, self-awareness and reflection can boost you to the top 01:00:07 http://52.62.211.45/?p=29016 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-9-stuart-gibbonconfidence-self-awareness-and-reflection-can-boost-you-to-the-top Tue, 29 Nov 2016 06:00:15 +0000

James Lush is the CEO of Lush Digital Media and a local radio personality in Perth. Listen to hear about how the media industry is undergoing massive upheaval due to digital disruption and how James is looking to the future. We also discuss Jame's commitment to his values and how that shapes his role as a leader and everything his team does.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 8: James Lush—The death and rebirth of an industry. Long live digital media! Ep 8: James Lush—The death and rebirth of an industry. Long live digital media! 00:44:59 http://52.62.211.45/?p=28927 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-8-james-lushthe-death-and-rebirth-of-an-industry-long-live-digital-media Tue, 22 Nov 2016 06:00:33 +0000

Holly Tattersall is the CEO and founder of Digital Talent Co a recruitment agency specialising in helping companies find the very best Digital talent. She has also founded and grown the Women in Digital organisation who provide community, mentoring and opportunities for women in the industry. Holly's grown the network now across Australia, and internationally in Silicon Valley, Toronto, Israel and Bangladesh!

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Show notes

]]> Ep 7: Holly Tattersall—On thinking big and the importance of women in digital Ep 7: Holly Tattersall—On thinking big and the importance of women in digital 00:40:04 http://52.62.211.45/?p=3911 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-7-holly-tattersallon-thinking-big-and-the-importance-of-women-in-digital Tue, 15 Nov 2016 06:00:31 +0000

Morgan Strong is a consultant and digital developer for Gaia Resources. He's an experienced leader with impressive accomplishments in digital design and transformation programs. But he's currently happy being back in a more hands-on role. Listen to hear why, and how he leverages the experience of both types of roles to improve what he does.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 6: Morgan Strong—Geeks make better leaders, and vice versa Ep 6: Morgan Strong—Geeks make better leaders, and vice versa 01:01:32 http://52.62.211.45/?p=28869 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-6-morgan-stronggeeks-make-better-leaders-and-vice-versa Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:55:01 +0000

Matthew Perry is the CIO of the Dulux Group here in Australia. He formed the basis of his leadership philosophy while he played Volleyball at a National level.

Applying and refining insights from the elite sporting arena, Matthew has developed a repeatable approach to creating high-performing teams, which he talks about in this episode.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 5: Matthew Perry—Creating high-performing teams, on the volleyball court and in the office Ep 5: Matthew Perry—Creating high-performing teams, on the volleyball court and in the office 00:56:15 http://52.62.211.45/?p=3901 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-5-matthew-perrycreating-high-performing-teams-on-the-volleyball-court-and-in-the-office Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:30:58 +0000

Kerry Walker is the Director of the Neighbourhood Justice Centre in Collingwood, for Courts Services Victoria.

She has successfully led and delivered significant change to how the Justice system works in Victoria for the betterment of the community in an environment that's extremely resistant to change.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 4: Kerry Walker—The power of values, and changing the system, one victory at a time Ep 4: Kerry Walker—The power of values, and changing the system, one victory at a time 01:18:23 http://52.62.211.45/?p=28743 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-4-kerry-walkerthe-power-of-values-and-changing-the-system-one-victory-at-a-time Sun, 23 Oct 2016 14:30:21 +0000

Anthony Lake is the Principal Data Scientist for Complexica. Anthony has experience in leadership and management, but his current role is very hands-on. But he uses his leadership skills to influence clients and stakeholders within the business to get the best outcomes.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 3: Anthony Lake—On AI, machine learning, algorithms and influencing people, for data science! Ep 3: Anthony Lake—On AI, machine learning, algorithms and influencing people, for data science! 01:00:14 http://52.62.211.45/?p=28705 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-3-anthony-lakeon-ai-machine-learning-algorithms-and-influencing-people-for-data-science Sun, 23 Oct 2016 14:08:58 +0000

Bill Le Blanc is the CIO for South Australia Government Department of Health. He comes from a hands-on technical background, he was an introvert and felt he didn't enjoy dealing with people. But he pushed outside his comfort zone, and realised he did enjoy working with people, then his career took off.

Listen now.

Show notes

  • Guests’ opinions are their own and not those of their employer
  • Myers Briggs Type Index. A personality type assessment used very commonly across businesses globally. It’s great for helping people appreciate that people are different, and you can’t expect everyone to think and deal with the world the way they do.
  • The pendulum of government decision making
  • Shadow IT
]]> Ep 2: Bill Le Blanc—From programmer to CIO, becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable Ep 2: Bill Le Blanc—From programmer to CIO, becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable 01:09:41 http://52.62.211.45/?p=3875 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-2-bill-le-blancfrom-programmer-to-cio-becoming-comfortable-with-the-uncomfortable Sun, 23 Oct 2016 01:42:47 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of the Alpha Geek podcast with your host Andrew Ramsden. Andrew speaks with technical leaders about their leadership journeys, challenges they've faced and how they've overcome them. This first episode is a short monologue explaining why we started the podcast and what it's all about.

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Show notes

]]> Ep 1: Beginnings—What is this podcast all about? Ep 1: Beginnings—What is this podcast all about? 00:06:27 http://52.62.211.45/?p=3944 Andrew Ramsden, Digital transformation and leadership development full false https://pod.co/peakstate/agp-ep-1-beginningswhat-is-this-podcast-all-about Sat, 22 Oct 2016 05:30:42 +0000