Strategy Bites

In this episode Leah Weckert, CEO at Coles and McKinsey Alumni, speaks openly to me about her journey. We discuss her time at McKinsey, the different roles she has held at Coles on her way to the top, and how she juggles being on the ELT of an ASX100 business, being a mum to 2, and maintaining her identity, ensuring she makes time for herself. Leah is authentic and inspiring and gives some great advice, do not miss it!

In this episode, Liana shares her journey from her 10 years at McKinsey reaching AP level, to embarking on a very successful career in the not-for-profit sector both here and in New York. Most recently Liana has started a is leading a national project called Common Ground on Climate, tackling the all-important topic of climate change. Liana gives advice to anyone looking to move into this sector and currently has opportunities for those looking to move into the non-profit sector on a volunteer or pro bono basis.

In this episode, I talk to Lili, an academic and ex top tier management consultant, about her fascinating journey and how a freak accident changed her whole perspective on her career, and how she lived her life. This life-changing incident drove her to follow her heart and values to obtain a strategic purpose driven role in FinTech. We explore the differences in working for a nimble FinTech and a big corporate and how she went about finding a purpose driven role.

In this episode I speak with Tim Moore and Jake Maisey from Dorado Capital who are entrenched in the world of search funds. This is a very new concept here in Australia and one that I certainly think will appeal to the strategy and consulting community here. Essentially it could be the fastest way an MBA grad can make CEO of an established business. All you need is Smarts & a bit of Hustle. For more information visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29O4wc5oD48

In this episode, I chat to Amanda Price who is the Partner in Charge of High Growth Ventures, a team within KPMG dedicated to working with start-ups. Amanda has worked in and with start-ups for over 20 years in both Australia and the US. She believes very strongly in the correlation between the mental and physical health of the Founder and the performance of the start-up.

In this episode, Victor, the legendary case interview prep coach, joins me to discuss how he got to become the go-to for anything and everything to do with Case prep. Victor discusses with me his journey, case interview trends, hints and tips, and much more. Not to be missed. 

In this episode, Felix Danziger, the Managing Director of HD Partners, joins me to discuss his journey, why he chose private equity as a career beyond consulting at BCG, the best parts of his role, and why others may want to consider continuing their careers in this space. Felix is my very first podcast guest from the world of Private Equity, he specialises in investing in consumer businesses and brands.

This episode will appeal to anyone who has ever had a great idea for a business but not acted on it or has aspired to become an entrepreneur or business founder. Anthony speaks candidly about what it takes to make it in the competitive world of start-up founders and what skills and attributes are most common in those that make it. For more information on their program visit antler.co

In this episode, John joins me to discuss his most exciting projects, biggest learnings and most memorable points in his career. A career that has taken him to senior roles in McKinsey ANZ. He also discusses with me his passion for working with CEO's and corporates to create increased shareholder value whilst improving broader societal value at the same time.

In this episode Fiona speaks to be about her personal journey to get to Partner, being a consultant and a Mum, and her transition from consulting to a big role in corporate. She highlights the skills consultants should harness to be successful outside of consulting.