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Telstra is taking its business in a new direction, choosing to focus on infrastructure as the AI era continues to drive business. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 0.56% to 8,407 GOLD: $3,342 US/oz BITCOIN: $170,130 AUD Commonwealth Bank again edged towards another record high at $175.34. Neuren Pharmaceuticals rose 4.5% to $14.05 after an AGM speech. Aristocrat gained 1.9%, Wisetch was 2.2% higher, and Brambles was up by 3%. REA slid 3.5% after it was confirmed that the ACCC was in the early stages of a probe Dropping by more than 1% was Evolution Mining, Bluescope Steel and Mirvac. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 64.5 US cents AUD/GBP: 47.6 pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 92 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.08 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Chinese slowdown will hurt commodity prices, while health care stocks were weaker on the threat of pharmaceutical tariffs. ASX200: down 1.80% to 7,375 GOLD: $3,068 US/oz BITCOIN: $128,573 AUD Star Entertainment told the market a $750 million refinancing lifeline from Salter Brothers needed to ensure its survival was no longer on the table. Star shares remain suspended. Stockland rose 0.6 per cent to $5.04, and Charter Hall increased more than 3 per cent to $17.32. Mirvac was steady at $2.13 and Goodman rose more than 3% to $30.11 Kelsian transported itself 4.3% higher after it said it was looking to offload its tourism business. CSL and Cochler both up more than 1.6% to close at $255 and $269 respectively. BHP down 1.6% to $38.25, RIO down 1.6% to $115.15, Fortescue down 1.7% to to $15.37 Karoon Energy also fell just under 1% to $1.60 despite a broker upgrade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Donald Trump’s new tariff program hitting China hard, will Australia’s iron ore miners suffer in the process? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.58% to 8,198 GOLD: $2,903 US/oz BITCOIN: $134,474 AUD An oil price resulted in a 3.2% fall across Energy stocks, with Woodside falling over 3%, Santos was down 4.7%, and Ampol shed almost 2%. The threat of Cyclone Alfred saw insurers Suncorp and QBE both down 2%, while IAG was off by 1.7%. Origin dropped 4.2% and Nick Scali fell 3.9% as both traded ex-dividend. Qantas made it over $10 for the first time, rising 2.1% to $10.20. Health Care’s good day was led by CSL rising 1% and Resmed lifting 0.9%. Gains of more than 1% for Transurban, Evolution Mining, and Mirvac. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 62.06 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.9 pence AUD/EUR: 59 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 92 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rate cuts could be on the way, so what sort of effect will any movement actually have for households?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Technology stocks are leading the market higher despite ongoing inflation concerns, with Nvidia rising on strong chip demand and Apple shares gaining ahead of a new product launch on February 19. US bond yields have dropped after producer price data signaled easing inflation, while MGM Resorts saw its biggest jump since 2020. Meanwhile, AppLovin is emerging as a potential rival to TikTok. In commodities, oil steadied after paring losses on tariff hopes, but iron ore declined due to Indian tax concerns. Gold, on the other hand, rose in response to Trump’s tariff plans. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are expected to open higher on Friday ahead of key earnings reports from Cochlear and Mirvac. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen explores the transformative impact of AI with Dr. Sean Gallagher, founder of Humanova and leading expert on the future of work. From redefining workplace dynamics to embracing AI integration, Dr. Gallagher shares crucial insights on leadership, innovation, and maintaining humanity in an increasingly automated world.Ready to unlock your leadership potential and drive real change? Join Simon's exclusive masterclass on The Models Method. Learn how to articulate your unique value and create scalable impact: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclassEpisode Breakdown00:00 Introduction and background 05:13 Modern workplace evolution 10:46 Human qualities AI cannot replicate 18:58 Hybrid work advantages 25:44 Amazon's strategic missteps 33:44 Core leadership traits 38:35 AI integration strategies 45:13 Future of work insights and conclusionAbout Dr. Sean GallagherDr. Sean Gallagher is the founder of Humanova and one of Australia's leading experts on the future of work, focusing on how technology transforms work processes and accelerates human capability for organizational value creation. A pioneer in generative AI research, he led Australia's first comprehensive study on GenAI's impact on knowledge work in partnership with Deloitte, developed the first business-focused GenAI short course, and has guided numerous organizations in AI integration strategies. His expertise was honed during his six-year tenure leading the Centre for the New Workforce at Swinburne University.His influential research has shaped both policy and practice, earning endorsements from APEC and Richard Branson, while influencing federal legislation including the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act 2022. He serves on AHRI's Future of Work Advisory Panel and the Australian Cobotics Centre's human-robot workforce program, supporting thousands of leaders across private and public sectors including Westpac, ANZ, Mirvac, and AMP. Known for his ability to navigate complexity and uncertainty, Dr. Gallagher helps leaders recognize that transformation begins with leadership, providing evidence-informed guidance that simplifies complex challenges into actionable solutions.Connect with Dr. SeanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/seanhgallagher/About Simon Bowen Simon has spent over two decades working with some of the most influential leaders across many complex industries and circumstances. His very clear finding is that thinking is valued less than doing in almost every situation in our modern world. However, Simon has conversely observed that the power and success of any business, project or organization will be in direct proportion to the level and quality of thinking of the people and the quality of the idea or ideas on which it is built. As such, Simon is leading the renaissance of thinking.Connect with SimonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsimonbowen/Website: https://thesimonbowen.com/Get Simon Bowen's Personal Newsletter for Leaders, Thinkers, and Entrepreneurs!
The Commonwealth Bank has received backlash for its plans to charge accounts, but is it a dollar shifter for investors? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.38% to 8,462 GOLD: $2,670 US/oz BITCOIN: $150,125 AUD Goodman Group fell 2.9% to $37.02 after a $1.9 billion block trade after the market closed last night. Stockland and Mirvac were also weaker. Pro Medicus was a standout, jumping 1.8% to $261.24 after its founders said they wouldn't be selling any additional shares to institutions. SG Fleet was also higher by 2.7% to $3.42 after a private equity firm agreed to buy the vehicle leasing business. Rio Tinto, Fortescue and Wisetech Global all finished in the green. Droneshield continues to be sold off down more than 6% today to 70 cents – well off highs of more than $2.70 in July And there were drops for all the major banks. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 64.42 US cents AUD/GBP: 50.8 pence AUD/EUR: 61 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 96 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Barlow is the general manager of Clearstate, which specialises in property development at an affordable price. Barlow always had a passion for property and became an expert in the industry after working with big names like Mirvac and Stockland. It was during his time at Stockland when he became an active investor himself, utilising the skills he had developed over many years. Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear how Barlow's time spent in London after graduating from University was not all play and no work! You'll learn how he managed to salvage the purchase of a 50 lot subdivision after a dip in the market, how he realised the importance of money during his first property investment and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steve Barlow is the general manager of Clearstate, which specialises in property development at an affordable price. Barlow always had a passion for property and became an expert in the industry after working with big names like Mirvac and Stockland. It was during his time at Stockland when he became an active investor himself, utilising the skills he had developed over many years. Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear how Barlow's time spent in London after graduating from University was not all play and no work! You'll learn how he managed to salvage the purchase of a 50 lot subdivision after a dip in the market, how he realised the importance of money during his first property investment and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today on the Art + Business + Murals Podcast I am speaking with abstract artist, Rowena Martinich. Creating vast, dynamic explorations of colour is abstract expressionist Rowena Martinich's forte. Martinich has carved out her position in the art world, spanning the realms of public art, painting installations, permanent and temporary interventions, murals within streetscapes, awe inspiring architectural applications and powerful compositions on canvas. Martinich's artwork has been sort after by major clients such as Nike, Facebook, Mecca Cosmetica, Mirvac, Bombay Sapphire, The National Gallery of Victoria and Dulux as well Australia's leading architects and interior designers to create bespoke immersive art experiences in both domestic and commercial environments. In this interview we talk about higher education for public artists, working with designers, business planning and art fairs. We spoke about episode 43: Being Vulnerable Vs. Over Sharing. Listen to it here. If you'd like to check out Rowena's work: Website // https://martinich.com.au Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/rowenamartinich Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/rowenamartinichartist ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you'd like to say ‘hi' to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you'd like me to interview, please email: podcast@sarahsculley.com Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.com Feel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow' so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.
The US election is not far away, so how would a presidency of Donald Trump or Kamala Harris affect the financial markets? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 1.66% to 8,205 GOLD: $2,747 US/oz BITCOIN: $100,816 AUD REITs fell, with Lendlease down 2.6% to $6.74, Charter Hall dropped 3.5% to $15.68, and Stockland Group sank 2.4% to $5.24. Mirvac on its update managed to sneak past, shares flat at $2.19. The banks took a hit, with Commbank down 2.2%, NAB losing 2.1%, Westpac 1.8% lower and ANZ off by 0.8% Viva Energy dropped 6.7% on an outlook of softer retail conditions. Metcash fell 6.2%, James Hardie dropped 4.7%, and Mineral Resources down 4.3% A lift in output for mining company Stanmore Resources helped its shares up 3.4%. Escaping losses were Coles, up 0.3%, Graincorp, up 0.8%, and Pilbara Minerals, up 0.7%. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 66.85 US cents AUD/GBP: 51.4 pence AUD/EUR: 61 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 100 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The market suffered its worst day of losses, down 1.7% as a sea of red ink washed across all sectors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31% of buyers opted to build new in 2023 - but what's causing the desire for new builds? And can this help make a dent in Australia's housing shortage? We chat to Senior Economist at PropTrack, Paul Ryan, and Stuart Penklis, the CEO of Development at Mirvac, to analyse the financial incentives, wait times, and whether new builds in strategically located areas can reduce urban sprawl, utilise existing infrastructure, and help the government meet its lofty targets.
James and Mitch discuss: - Olympics highlights. - How much are Aussies leaving on the table with their savings accounts? - How many million dollar suburbs are there in Australia? - Fitzy's listings double whammy – Corelogic and REA reporting results. - Mirvac had a tough year… takeaways for commercial property investing. - Vacancy data. - Are rents still growing? - Shared housing on the up (purely anecdotal!). Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.
Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce makes headlines as his final pay gets slashed… plus reporting season hits full swing – with Transurban, AMP and Mirvac group among the major names to report. Rhayna Bosch talks to Elizabeth Tian, Equity Derivatives Director at Citi.
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. AMP shares surge Childcare pay rise NSW orders workers back to office Transurban profit Mirvac tumbles Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - the top five things you need to know today, in just five minutes. AMP shares surge Childcare pay rise NSW orders workers back to office Transurban profit Mirvac tumbles Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce makes headlines as his final pay gets slashed… plus reporting season hits full swing – with Transurban, AMP and Mirvac group among the major names to report. Rhayna Bosch talks to Elizabeth Tian, Equity Derivatives Director at Citi.
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In this episode Richard is joined by Tim Chislett, Partner at Allens, to discuss the housing and rental crises in Australia, the role Build to Rent (BTR) can play in addressing the crises as well as the fund-through model in Australia.After discussing various regulatory challenges in the housing market, we explain what the BTR fund-through model is, discuss its pros and cons, and share lessons learned for Australian developers and financiers. Tune in for valuable insights into this innovative financing strategy and its impact on the real estate market.Tim is a real estate specialist, providing strategic advice in relation to complex property developments, capital transactions and real estate join ventures. Tim has a unique perspective of real estate investments, funds management and development, having spend several years as General Counsel and General Manager, Strategy at a property fund.Recognised by Chambers and Legal 500 as one of its Next Generation Partners, Tim is particularly renowned for his BTR expertise and deep experience negotiating fund-through development transactions. Some recent highlights include advising Mirvac on the establishment of its $1.8bn BTR fund and many clients on BTR fund-through transactions. He has also been busy in the industrial space, notably recently acting for LOGOS on its Amazon facility in Craigieburn – the biggest industrial project ever in the Southern hemisphere.EPISODE LINKSTim Chislett LinkedInAllensTim Chislett - Show NotesLET'S CONNECT Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/preciselyproperty/ Website > https://charterkc.com.au/precisely-property-podcast/ LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/company/charter-keck-cramer/ Email > podcast@charterkc.com.au This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. This podcast is not intended to replace or supplement professional investment, financial or legal advice. Please seek professional advice based upon your personal circumstances. The views expressed by our podcast guests may not represent those of Charter Keck Cramer. This podcast may not be copied, reproduced, republished or posted in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Charter Keck Cramer.
Despite starting the session strongly, the Australian share market had a subdued finish to a week dominated by inflation concerns. Over the week, the market showed resilience, recovering from significant mid-week losses caused by worse-than-expected inflation data. Highlights included Mirvac's rebound after selling a major stake in a Sydney office tower, ANZ's acquisition of Suncorp's banking business, and Adore Beauty's acquisition of the premium brand iKOU. The upcoming US inflation data, French elections, and Australian retail spending data are set to influence market movements next week. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Danny Lattouf, partner and Chief Strategy Officer at The General Store, a multidisciplinary creative agency for retail with clients such as Freedom, Rebel and Barbeques Galore. Links from the episode:The General StoreCreating The Ultimate Physical Store Experience with Danny Lattouf | #376Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you've ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence. The future of retail is… About your host: Nathan Bush from Add to Cart Nathan Bush is a director, strategist and advisor. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia's Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Danny Lattouf from The General StoreDanny Lattouf has over 20 years of experience developing his skills and knowledge within the retail marketing, services and sales sector in Australia, London and Singapore. As Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at The General Store, Danny works with high-profile Australian brands, including Coles, BCF, Mirvac, Barbeques Galore, Wittner, Vicinity, Freedom Furniture, Supercheap Auto, Rebel, Salvos Stores and more. Prior to The General Store, Danny was Regional Head of Retail at VMLY&R, working with brands like Breville, Coca-Cola, Myer, Petbarn, Rebel, Samsung, Telstra, Terry White Chemmart and Woolworths to name a few.You can contact Danny at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reporting season kicks off as AGL, Mirvac, News Corp, and Transurban open their books. Plus, China pumps its share market but investor sentiment isn't improving and Uber's Australian boss on the upcoming changes to the gig economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by a true friend of the show… he works with our very own co-host Jo-Anne Hui Miller and his business partner, Matt Newell, had a conversation with me way back when Add to Cart was just taking its first steps onto the airwaves - that's episode 11! Danny Lattouf is partner and Chief Strategy Officer at The General Store, a multidisciplinary creative agency for retail with clients such as Freedom, Rebel and Barbeques Galore. As you'll hear in this chat, Danny's had a colourful and impressive career history and he gives us his insights when it comes to professional development choices. He also shares the most innovative technology he's come across lately (and he gets around, trust me) plus his advice for ecommerce retailers stepping their toes into the world of physical stores. And if that wasn't enough, we get into the detail of the amazing re-design of Rebel's new flagship store at Emporium Melbourne, basketball court and all!Links from the episode:The General StoreShopify Plus (sponsored)Questions answered:Which recent project are you most proud of?What advice would you have for ecom retailers looking to create their first physical store?How do you stay inspired?This episode was brought to you by… Shopify PlusAbout your host: Nathan Bush from Add to Cart Nathan Bush is a director, strategist and advisor. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia's Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Danny Lattouf from The General StoreDanny Lattouf has over 20 years of experience developing his skills and knowledge within the retail marketing, services and sales sector in Australia, London and Singapore. As Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at The General Store, Danny works with high-profile Australian brands, including Coles, BCF, Mirvac, Barbeques Galore, Wittner, Vicinity, Freedom Furniture, Supercheap Auto, Rebel, Salvos Stores and more. Prior to The General Store, Danny was Regional Head of Retail at VMLY&R, working with brands like Breville, Coca-Cola, Myer, Petbarn, Rebel, Samsung, Telstra, Terry White Chemmart and Woolworths to name a few.You can contact Danny at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three agency founders discuss how marketers should balance brand building vs performance marketing, the value of creating a long-term marketing strategy and how to educate stakeholders on the role and relationship between longer-term and shorter-term marketing activities. As well as the importance of telling a story to effectively connect with your audience. Listen now.Guest:On the podcast this week we have Co-Founders of branding and content agency Chello; Lindsay Rogers (Managing Director) and Tristan Velasco (Creative Director). Founded in 2014, independent agency Chello has worked on award-winning creative projects for clients including Shopify, Uber Eats, My Muscle Chef, Mirvac, Qudos Bank, PWC, Volkswagen and the Australian Government. You can follow both Lindsay and Tristan on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-velasco-043bb016/] [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindzrogers/] or visit the Chello website [https://www.chello.com.au/]. Find Us Online:James Lawrence LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslawrenceoz/ Smarter Marketer Website: https://www.smartermarketer.com.au/ Rocket Agency Website: https://rocketagency.com.au/ Rocket Agency LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocket-agency-pty-ltd/Buy Smarter Marketer:Hardcover: https://amzn.to/30O63kg Kindle: https://amzn.to/2ZqfCWm About the Podcast:This is the definitive podcast for Australian marketers. Join Rocket Agency Co-Founder and best-selling author, James Lawrence in conversation with marketers, leaders, and thinkers about what it takes to be a smarter and more successful marketer.
The Australian sharemarket has roared, getting back to its best position since September on the chance of rate cuts in 2024. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 1.65%, 7,178 AUD: 65.90 US cents GOLD: $2,045 US/oz BITCOIN: $66,238 AUD Real estate, bank and technology stocks were among the best performers on a bumper day. Mirvac increasing 4.4 per cent to $2.10 Dexus up 3 per cent Goodman rallying 1.7 per cent to $23.48 Endeavour Group rallied 2 per cent to $5.18 Pilbara Minerals today up 5 ½ per cent to $3.41 IGO up more than 4% to $7.80 Investment house Washington H Soul Pattinson has made a bid for wealth company Perpetual Perpetual climbed 5.1 per cent on the day Sigma entered a trading halt as it raises about $350m through Goldman Sachs as part of plans for a back door listing of the $3bn Chemist Warehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More than 40,000 people in Australia are living and working in conditions of modern slavery. The pressure is on both the Federal Government and companies of all sizes to ensure modern slavery isn't thriving within supply chains.Nicholas Bernhardt is the CEO of Informed 365, and works with some of Australia's biggest companies to help stamp out modern slavery - from Lendlease and Mirvac to Coles and Treasury Wine Estates. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the warning signs of modern slavery, and the sectors most susceptible to it.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's episode, Ryan speaks to James Harvey, a former basketballer who played professional basketball in Australia and overseas for over 16 years, including 2 NBL championships and captaining the Australia Boomers. He is also an experienced NED & Advisory Board Member in Proptech, Cleantech, Fintech & Sport.With his proven track record in leading high-performing teams, James joined Mirvac from 2013 to mid-2023, holding multiple roles including Senior Portfolio Manager - Senior Investment Manager, transformative and innovation Lead. He is currently the Head of Strategic Alliances at Energy Locals and the pioneer of Five Pillars for Sustained Success that he shares to equip one for situations where they'll need to show resilience or be adaptable.Tune in to learn more about:- James's proudest moment as a basketball player- How he progressed through his basketball performance and the ranks from being a rookie- What drove him to a short post-basketball career before he transitioned to after-sports- Amazing insights from his experience in an IT company with no technical skills on his corporate CV- The hardest hurdle he had to face in the corporate world and the valuable lessons he picked- Gems to athletes on adaptability to the corporate sphere and career growth …and so much more!Are you looking for Career Clarity for your next step, for more information, or to book a consultancy, make sure you check out http://www.2ndwind.ioLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-harvey-
In Australia's 2023 May budget, the government announced 1.5 million in net migration for the country over five years to help revive a stalling economy. CBRE's in-house budget analysis had experts evaluating this as a huge number of people to accommodate.It's this sentiment which leads perfectly into this week's Talking Property episode which explores Australia's build-to-rent (BTR) sector in detail - blocks of apartments that are specifically built to be leased rather than sold to individual owners. As an emerging asset class, BTR has been attracting significant interest from both local and offshore investors as well as garnering plenty of industry attention as one part of a bigger solution to alleviating the country's housing and rental crisis.With 30,000 apartments operating or in the pipeline across the country, there's big potential with forecasts the BTR sector could grow to as many as 150,000 apartments within 10 years.To understand the diversity of benefits, challenges and future market outlook for BTR in Australia, CBRE's Pacific Communications Director, Kathryn House, talks exclusively to Mirvac's Fund Manager and BTR Sector Lead, Angela Buckley, alongside CBRE Pacific's Head of Living Sectors Capital Markets business, Andrew Purdon.If you have any questions from this episode or property topics that you'd like CBRE to answer in future episodes, please email us at: talkingproperty@cbre.com.
The market took a huge hit today, closing lower by 1.5%. Unsurprisingly almost all sectors finished lower with real estate being the only one closing in the green. Tech had the biggest losses today, closing down 3%. Endeavour group who own Dan Murphys and BWS were among the bottom performers and Mirvac group were one of the best. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dexter Cousins chats to Giuseppe Porcelli, the CEO and Co-Founder of Lakeba, a successful Fintech venture studio based out of Sydney. Giuseppe founded Lakeba with a mission to conceive, create, and commercialise transformative ventures that reshape the future. Under his leadership, Lakeba offers a unique approach to technology investment, fostering disruptive ideas and turning them into profitable businesses.Giuseppe's shares Lakeba's secret to spotting untapped opportunities which has led to the incubation and scaling of successful startups, across AI, blockchain, IoT, and other emerging technologies.Dexter explores the Lakeba model from a B2B and B2C perspective and their approach to partnerships with major Australian corporations like Woolworths and Mirvac.Find out more about Lakeba: https://lakeba.com/Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Apple: https://apple.co/3D7NsPtSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3IzSViQSubscribe and like on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3tBlRmEConnect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBpFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DexterCousins
In today's episode, we're covering exactly how to reposition and recover when interest rates have nearly wiped out your entire buffer! From making your reduced "rainy day” money last to Ben's Golden Buffer Ratio (plus a behind-the-scenes look at how our experienced team of planners do it), we're sharing how to bunker down and hold for the long-term as the market bottoms out (which we reckon is happening NOW!) And, like all gigantic Q&A Days, we're not just unpacking how to bounce back from tough economic conditions but deep diving into how folks can rebound and empower themselves from dodgy Buyers Agents, divorce settlements, and more! Listen now. Free Stuff Mentioned...Looking for an experienced Buyers Agent? Book in a free, no-obligation consultation with our team who'll ensure you don't ever have to face the problems today's listener did. Get your free appointment here >> New Updates to Moorr! Check out our greater security and expense changes on the Desktop version here >> Did you know you can watch our podcast episodes now!? (Psst – we'd highly recommend checking out Ben's “focused” face
The Styling Advisory Podcast - The Business Of Personal Styling & Retail Innovation
We're going to chat about how Friska Wirya went from entrepreneurial newbie with $0 in the bank to international keynote speaker, fuelled by a trial and error approach to her marketing mixed with a highly intentional brand. Friska and I first met at a Mys Tyler x Mirvac collaboration last year for their Spring Fashion Campaign, where stylists and Mys Tyler fashion contributors were hosting talks throughout their key shopping centres. And as soon as I walked into the event space, I knew Friska was the QUEEN. Her outfit, her hair, her posture, her delivery and her presence was powerful, commanding and chic as fuck. A walking billboard (#oldschoolmarketing) for her brand presence and image consulting work. This is a woman who went from receiving zero engagement on Instagram except for weird marriage proposals, to having CIOs and CEOS slide into her DMs. Specifically, we'll chat about: ⭐LinkedIn Content that works; from video to long form, the vault of wisdom ⭐How to boost your own brand presence on LinkedIn with thought leadership ⭐Leveraging a Tedx Talk to sell her keynote overseas ⭐Building her content suite; The Value Ladder including her $5 eBook, 2 day workshops, 90 minute 1 on 1s and keynote public speaking ⭐Using her own intentional presentation to elevate her business opps ⭐The 2 day workshop stylists should attend to level up their own presence This interview is a must listen for image consultant and personal stylists who want to offer brand presence/image consulting to executive clients. FOLLOW FRISKA IG: @freshbyfriska https://www.freshbyfriska.com/
Success to Significance: Life After Breaking Through Glass Ceilings
Listen as Jen sits down with Franchise Consultant, Executive Coach and Author, Rich LeBrun. Rich breaks down how he helps others develop their full entrepreneurial potential. Get to know Rich LeBrun: Having had the opportunity to own and operate several businesses throughout his thirty-year career, Rich LeBrun is passionate about helping his clients reach their financial freedom and secure their future through business ownership. Whether you are an executive out of work, a woman re-entering the workforce, a veteran returning home from service or someone just not ready to retire, Rich wants to help those in life's transition navigate through the exciting journey of selecting their franchise opportunity. Choosing the right franchise to own can be one of the most crucial and rewarding decisions one will make in a lifetime. Rich is ready to successfully guide you through this process to find freedom and true passion in owning your own business. Prior to becoming a franchise consultant, Rich was a Vice President with the largest commercial real estate company in Chicago. His clients included TIAA-CREF, Henderson Global Investors, Blackrock, MIRVAC, and Sun Life Financial. Rich LeBrun is passionate about helping his clients reach their financial freedom and secure their future through business ownership. Rich is a Certified Franchise Broker (CFB) Certified Commercial Investment Manager (CCIM) Get in touch with Rich: EMAIL: rich@lebrunadvisorygroup.com WEBSITE Get it Done Entrepreneurs Podcast LN FB YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?“Do you really wanna take over the family business? Succession is not always going to work out how you think.”__________Cecily McGuckin is a trailblazer. As the first and only female CEO in Australia's steel distribution industry, she is passionate about driving change in her industry and her family owned business, Queensland Sheet and Steel (QSS).Cecily began her career in finance but quickly stumbled upon an area she enjoyed so much more - construction development management. She cut her construction teeth at leading companies like Suncorp and Mirvac, where she gained a wealth of experience in the day-to-day running of big business and the delivery of large scale projects, before then joining the family business her father started 33 years ago. No one was more surprised than Cecily when her father asked her to take over running the family business. A business he had built up from scratch at a time when the steel industry was no place for a woman. “Woman don't work here, and they never will” were words Cecily's father told her growing up…and yet, today Cec has been the CEO of QSS coming up six years. And whilst she's proven her Dad wrong - that many woman work at QSS today - Cec is still the only female CEO in the wholesale sheet distribution business in AustraliaI've known Cec for quite a while and she's a gun. Incredibly resiliant (as you'll hear), she's a problem solver and out of the box thinker. As a woman in a man's world she has needed to prove herself time and time again. Not just to her peers, customers and her staff, but to her father who started the business from nothing and he's struggled letting it go as it really is his third child. Cec is a down to earth, straight-shooter and I know you'll love this conversation as much as I enjoyed having her on the show. For more information about Cecily, check out these places;- Instagram: @cec_mcguckinWebsite: qss.net.auLinkedin: Cecily McGuckinHead to michellejcox.com for more information about the ONE QUESTION podcast, your host or today's guestsConnect with Michelle on Linkedin here:- @MichelleJCoxConnect with Michelle on Instagram here:- @michellejcoxConnect with Michelle on Facebook here - @michellejcoxAND, if you have a burning topic you'd love people to talk more about, or know someone who'd be great to come on the One Question podcast, please get in touch;- hello@michellejcox.com
On this latest episode of How to Build a Better World, our managing editor Tina Perinotto talks to Mathew Nelson – the first Oceania chief sustainability officer at EY – about what's getting big Fortune 500 companies ticking on the climate question.For someone at the big end of town, leading the sustainability team at a company that's 300,000 strong globally, he's remarkably down to earth and happy to share practical insights into the big questions around our transition to low or zero carbon and what's getting in the way.Clients are larger businesses – ASX200 listed, NZ 50 listed or globally, fortune 500s – all big household names like BHP, Santos, Origin Energy, Mirvac, Stockland, and CSL. That larger reach – coupled with the fact he's been at the company for 20 years – means he's able to see the broader trends in the ESG and climate space.Produced by: Rose Mary Petrass, Poppy JohnstonThe Fifth Estate website: www.thefifthestate.com.auTwitter: @FifthEstateAUFacebook: www.facebook.com/thefifthestateAu LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-fifth-estate Support The Fifth Estate: thefifthestate.com.au/support-us Sign up to the newsletter: https://thefifthestate.com.au/subscribe
The Styling Advisory Podcast - The Business Of Personal Styling & Retail Innovation
My guest today is Sarah Neill, CEO and the founder of Mys Tyler, an app where customers can find ‘like bodied' fashion creators and personal stylists to help them feel more confident in what they're buying. And in a retail first, the Mirvac portfolio of shopping centres in Australia is partnering with the Mys Tyler app and The Embrace Hub bringing together aspirational online content and relatable, inclusive in-store experiences for customers of all ages, shapes and sizes, driving genuine changes in the narrative around body confidence. In the first 2 weeks of September within Mirvac owned shopping centres in Australia, customers can access an incredibly diverse range of personal stylists and fashion experts both online and in their local centre; via masterclasses, fashion shows, Style QAs and one on one styling sessions; these are conducted by real women, of all ages, shapes and sizes, and they're there to help inspire, educate and include you in conversations around dressing to make you feel good. All ticket sales from these styling events go to supporting initiatives that will change the narrative around body confidence through The EMBRACE Hub. If you're based in Queensland, experience the Full Bloom styling sessions and events at Orion Springfield Central & Kawana Shoppingworld. For all our NSW listeners catch all the action at Birkenhead Point, Broadway, Greenwood Plaza, Metcentre and Stanhope Village. Tickets can be purchased on the shopping centre websites now. The Mys Tyler platform is paving the way for stylists by helping connect customers and clients with fashion experts they know will understand their unique bodyshape - ALL STYLISTS are invited to join the app as creators.
Andrew Tobin is the Development Director – Mixed Use at Mirvac where he was responsible for the management and delivery of two of Mirvac's most complex and high-profile mixed-use projects, Harbourside and Waterloo Metro Quarter both in Sydney. Before joining Mirvac, Andrew spent over 20 years at Lendlease, most recently based in London as Head of Office Business Unit in Lendlease's Europe Development division and Project Director for International Quarter London.In this exclusive interview, he explains what are the many design challenges of working on a mixed-use building.This podcast is brought to you in association with Stormtech proud sponsors of our 2022 Commercial series of podcasts.
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Our Curious and Fabulous Guest Nathy Gaffney has had what can be politely termed a ‘diverse portfolio career'. A professional actor and comedy/cabaret performer for over twenty years, she's also spent time working behind bars (and drinking in them), waiting on tables (and dancing on them), being a nightclub door bitch, barista and celebrity impersonator. These days she's traded treading the boards for the boardroom, working as an executive coach and speaker with Phuel Australia where she still enjoys a captive audience – albeit minus the feathers and sequins. Her new role sees her working with major senior executives from organisations such as Westpac, Mirvac, Bupa, Lendlease, Ventia, Thales, Facebook, Ogilvy PR amongst others, in areas of leadership development, resilience, communication, innovation and mindset. She is the creator of “Curious Explorer” – a 90 minute interactive keynote which examines the links between curiosity, well-being and longevity. Nathy is a champion for women in the workplace having designed ‘Wayfinder' – a programme for early career, high potential women to step into their power in their careers. Her first book ‘The Gap Year(s)' – a memoir about her the end of her marriage, descent into bankruptcy and finding love in the arms of a mountain climber 20 years her junior, was published in 2019. Her second book ‘The Confidence Maze' - a personal development book aimed at building confidence for young women is due to be published later this year. She is the host of the ‘Suck It & See' Podcast – which explores life's messy mistakes through the lenses of hope, humour and neuroscience. Nathy lives wedged between the city and the sea in Sydney's eastern suburbs, with her teenage son and high altitude mountaneering partner.
Summary: On the the 3rd episode of Season 9 of The Propcast, Louisa is joined by Jonathan Hannam, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Taronga Ventures and Joanna Marsh, GM Innovation & Advanced Analytics at Investa Property Group. They chat about their journeys towards a built environment and innovation space, with a focus on what can be done to bridge the gap between technologists and real estate institutions and corporates. The discussion zeroes in on how companies can improve diversity and ultimately speed up transformation as well as ESG technologies in the industry. The key understanding from this episode is that there is an incredible opportunity to be in between the real estate world and the emerging technology companies. Resources: LMRE Global Recruitment and Search Consultancy LMRE YouTube Interviews Companies Mentioned: SPACECUBE Taronga Ventures Shout Outs: William Cosby, Ex Omnia Key Insights From This Episode: There is this incredible opportunity to be in between the real estate world and the emerging technology companies. - Jonathan There is a much greater focus on using ESG to actually deliver real outcomes. - Jonathan Historically in real estate, the industry has been extremely opaque. - Joanna For the last 12 months, every investor and every discussion has been about ESG. - Jonathan One of the trends in real estate has been the move from the point solutions to something that is more of a holistic ecosystem as well as the blending of the technologies together. - Joanna We build better products and better businesses with diverse thoughts. - Joanna Globally, the real estate sector isn't greatly diverse especially at the senior leadership level. - Jonathan We tell founders that, “Your business will be more attractive to us from a capital perspective, if you can demonstrate that you've got diversity of leadership.” - Jonathan In 2019, 2.8% of funding went to women-led startups and in 2020, that fell to 2.3%. - Louisa Keywords: Technology, ESG, Diversity, Real Estate, Proptech About Our Guests: Jonathan Hannam, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Taronga Ventures Jonathan is a global citizen, having held senior executive and board roles across Asia and Europe in real estate, venture capital, technology, and infrastructure-related investments. In 2015, Jonathan jointly founded Taronga Ventures, Asia's leading technology and innovation investor focused on the real estate sector and the wider built environment. His vision is to bridge the gap between real estate institutions and corporates, and the emerging technology companies that are now targeting the real estate sector. Through Taronga Ventures, Jonathan's focus is on real estate technology (RealTech) investments that drive real and measurable impact across ESG, including carbon reduction, renewable energy, sustainability, and health & safety. Prior to Taronga Ventures, Jonathan has also held executive roles at Mirvac, as a Director at AREIM in Sweden and as the Portfolio Manager Asia for the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) during a period when ADIA completed more than 40 transactions across Asia. In other roles, Jonathan has lived and worked in China, the Philippines and Singapore with Savills, and was also the Managing Director South East Asia based in Singapore for ING Real Estate. Jonathan attended the INSEAD AMP course in Singapore & Abu Dhabi in 2015-2016. He holds an MBA from the University of South Australia, a Bachelor of Planning & Design and a Bachelor of Town & Regional Planning from the University of Melbourne. He also completed postgraduate studies at Tsinghua University and is fluent in Mandarin and Swedish. About Taronga Ventures Taronga Ventures is Asia's leading technology and innovation investor focused on the real estate sector and the wider built environment. The group consists of the RealTech Ventures Fund, the RealTechX innovation program and Taronga Advisory and has offices in Singapore and Australia. The Fund is backed by global institutional investors and major real estate owners including APG, Ivanhoé Cambridge, CBRE Inc., PGIM Real Estate, Mitsubishi Corporation, Nomura Real Estate, Patrizia AG, Dexus, Vicinity Centres, amongst others. The Fund invests into scalable technology and innovation that enhances or challenges the traditional real estate and infrastructure sectors. Taronga Ventures is focused on investing in strategic opportunities and providing its institutional partners first mover advantage, whilst maintaining a focus on creating a better built environment, through sustainable and responsible investment practices. Recognising that climate change is the biggest global challenge we all face, Taronga Ventures has been independently certified as being 100% carbon neutral. Joanna Marsh, GM Innovation & Advanced Analytics at Investa Property Group Joanna is a leader with 15+ years of Australian & International property experience, across office, industrial and residential sectors. Currently, she is GM of Innovation & Advanced Analytics at Investa and is disrupting the property markets globally though data & AI/ML analytics. Over her career, she has transformed big property companies and small ones. Grown property businesses through acquisitions, financing and leasing. Sold down assets and restructured portfolios. Created property management & tenant service businesses. Built technology platforms with corresponding systems, processes and people. Prior to Investa, she led Transformation & Innovation in Property at Lendlease, and Strategy & Strategic Operations at Dexus. Joanna studied Neuroscience at Harvard University, Design Thinking at Stanford and has a variety of AI/ML and data nanodegrees; as well as attending the entrepreneurial school of hard knocks. About Investa Investa is a commercial real estate management and development service provider in the Australian office sector. With more than $11 billion in assets under management, we maximise the value of Australian workplaces for our tenants, investors and the community through our office management expertise and by consistently delivering a superior customer experience, while remaining in industry leader in sustainable building management and responsible property investment.t. About Our Host Louisa Dickins Louisa is the co-founder of LMRE, which has rapidly become the market leading global PropTech recruitment platform and search consultancy with operations across North America, United Kingdom, Europe and Asia-Pacific. To promote the industry she is so passionate about, Louisa set up the Global podcast ‘The Propcast' where she hosts and invites guests from the built environment space to join her in conversation about innovation. About LMRE LMRE is globally recognised for leading the way in Real Estate Tech & Innovation talent management. From the outset our vision was to become a global provider of the very best strategic talent to the most innovative organisations in PropTech, ConTech, Smart Buildings, ESG, Sustainability and Strategic Consulting. At LMRE we are fully committed at all times to exceed the expectations of our candidates and clients by providing the very best advice and by unlocking exclusive opportunities across our global network in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Timestamps: [02:20] Jonathan: Talk us through your career and tell us how you ended up at Taronga Ventures? My career started in China, I did my post-grad at a Chinese University and I started doing Urban Planning and from there I stumbled into real estate working for a Singaporean firm in China (one the first VC funds in that markert). After working in VC, I started at Savills and I have now been in real estate for the last 25 years. I then worked for Abu Dhabi Investment Authority before moving on to ING Real Estate Finance and most recently Mirvac. [04:30] Joanna: Can you tell us about your 15 years in real estate? I started at Harvard studying neuroscience. Investment banks, consulting companies and banks love Ivy league kids with science degrees so I went to work at KeyBank Real Estate Capital where we did the structural and financial side of real estate. I decided I wanted to be an entrepreneur and started a small fund where we bought multifamily assets, refurbished them and started a property management company to do that. I arrived in Australia at 30, with a failed business and a banking career so I started working on strategy at DEXUS Property Group. I was more interested in the cutting edge and at Lendlease I was doing transformation and innovation, moving further up the R and D curve. [07:20] Joanna: What are investors honing in on when it comes to innovation? We have a broad innovation strategy. Advanced analytics and data underpins all of it. One of the ways of innovating is to take on startups and scaleups and integrate new technologies. Data and analytics sit under everything that we do. [09:20] Jonathan: You are currently running an ESG impact program, can you talk us through the program and the mission of it? We needed to have both the fund and a growth program. The ESG program is for select high calibre quality companies We needed to move up to the scalable businesses who already had customers and they had some level of traction because the real estate world actually couldn't deal with startups. It is an ecosystem builder. [13:00] Joanna: With ESG, it is difficult to get good data from it as well as finding technology to support it. What is your take on this? Historically in real estate, the industry has been extremely opaque. There's been huge information asymmetry and that's resulted in a massive lack of transparency. The information asymmetries are breaking down and what's happening is we're starting to be able to abstract data from other industries and from other data sets in order to back solve and fill in data that the real estate industry either doesn't have or is not sharing. The pressure from the investors and the capital regarding ESG is forcing a level of transparency and scrutiny that is going to become akin to financial reporting. [15:35] On the topic of investment going into the real estate space and ESG, are there any technologies which you guys can share? For the last 12 months, every investor and every discussion has been about ESG. In the building management, energy efficiency space, there are a lot of Companies that are targeting that as an area, but we are looking for a more complete solution. It often isn't a cost, it's actually a benefit and an upside for the corporates that start using this technique [18:30] Joanna: Are there any major trends that you have seen in the real estate space? The move from the point solutions to something that is more of a holistic ecosystem as well as the blending of the technologies together. Some technologies simplify a part of something but causes so much extra exhaustion. [21:25] How do we attract and retain more people into the real estate and data world? The first thing is to know that it is possible. In terms of diversity, I think it is about honouring diversity of thought and innovation. [24:40] Jonathan: What are your thoughts on this, knowing that you are in the hiring process? What we've tried to do from within our advisory board and from our hiring policy, is to have the most diverse approach hiring that we can have. When we've looked through the businesses that we are investing in, we often see that it is male founded. We're doing a lot of work to try to positively fund female founded enterprises. [29:35] Have you seen any change happening when it comes down to education and exploring technology as a career path? Jonathan: I moved from Australia from Sweden, and in Sweden there is just a different approach. We have systematic issues in Australia when it comes to childcare. Joanna: I think there is a lack of how to even do this and things like how to raise capital. [32:30] Jonathan: What is next for Taronga? In the next three months we will be churning through hundreds of deals to work out the partners for the ESG program. [33:25] Joanna: What is exciting that is coming up? The data, analytics and advanced analytics of ESG and the ecosystem around that. Giving the power back to the people where you no longer have to big IT for innovation. [35:50] The ‘LMRE' part, Louisa asks the guests to talk about; L – Touch on the main lessons you have learnt throughout your career. Jonathan: Decision-making in the corporate real estate world takes longer and you need to build your business to be able to withstand that challenge. Joanna: Be really resourceful and find a way. M - Please give a mention to anyone / product / service. Jonathan: SPACECUBE Joanna: William Cosby - Ex Omina R – What has been the most rewarding aspect of working in PropTech? Jonathan: The people Joanna: Partnering E - What are you excited about in the future of PropTech? Joanna: Distilling down to the fundamental set of data points. Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast Kopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com
Offsite construction is still in its infancy and is currently in the process of scaling up. The benefits in terms of speed on productivity are well known, however, there are benefits that come far beyond that. Mirvac, one of Australia's largest builders is leading the way in this space, and today we get to speak with David Haller the National Operations Manager about: The journey of Mirvac into offsite construction The balance of prefabrication and architectural intent And where the industry is heading in the medium-long term If you want to learn more about designing or building with timber, I recommend you go to the WoodSolutions Website and download the Technical Design Guides: https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/publications I recommend watching the WoodSolutions weekly webinars. Previous recordings can be found on the WoodSolutions website: https://woodsolutions.com.au/
Today, we continue the conversation with the first and only female CEO in Australia's steel distribution industry. Cecily McGuckin initially built her career in retail development construction, never really seeing the family business that her Dad had run for over 25 years as an option. Working for Suncorp and Mirvac before having her three kids, she eventually joined her father a decade ago at Queensland Sheet and Steel.She has scaled her fathers “hand shake deal business” into a formidable player in the industry: recently winning the National CEO of the Year Award for 2020. Believing that people are a company's greatest asset, she continues to use gut instinct and emotional intelligence to move her business and the industry into 2021 and beyond.Thanks Cecily for taking time to share your leadership experience with our audience.The Goods on Cecily:Cecily McGuckin, the first and only female CEO in Australia's steel distribution industry, she is passionate about driving change in her industry and her family owned business, Queensland Sheet and Steel (QSS) as it enters 34 years in business. Cecily began her career in finance but quickly stumbled upon an area she enjoyed so much more. Construction development management. Roles at leading companies including Suncorp and Mirvac, followed where she gained a wealth of experience in the day-to-day running of big business and the delivery of large scale projects.It's these experiences that helped shape the leader Cecily is today – a problem solver and out of the box thinker. Cecily is also resilient. As a woman in a man's world she has needed to prove herself time and time again. Not just to her peers and her staff, but her father who started the business from nothing. Cecily credits her emotional intelligence and gut instincts as the key drivers behind her success as a CEO. Not to mention her willingness to take a breath and calmly find the right moment to create conversations that generate results.Contact Cecily: Website: https://qss.net.au/about-us/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cecily-cec-mcguckin-93b99a29 Top 100 Women: https://www.top100women.com.au/cecily-mcguckin/ Go to http://www.bit.ly/InTheGamePodcast to become part of this growing community of DREAMERS!
A man who was arrested after his girlfriend's body was found in a bathtub of acid was recently accused of domestic violence against the dead woman's family NSW has the nation's lowest Covid booster uptake among eligible adults Oatlands Golf club members, divided over a planned Mirvac apartment block on the site of a proposed memorial garden to honour four children killed in a horror crash, have called for urgent government intervention And The son of rugby league immortal Arthur Beetson has called for a review of the naming of four grandstands at the new $850 million Sydney Football Stadium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 8 is a fascinating conversation with Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO of one of Australia's most significant developers Mirvac. She is also Chair of the Green Building Council of Australia and is passionate about sustainability and social inclusion – running her company accordingly. Susan discusses the way in which Mirvac was able to pivot their business operations as a result of the pandemic and how remarkably resilient her team and the wider business was in the face of this unforeseen challenge. She is an advocate for innovation within the real estate sector, and voices her belief that work is what you do, not where you are.Susan and Tim also dissect how people will use their workspaces moving forward and the concept that cities are very much in the process of remaking themselves, with CBDs perhaps reframing to a more mixed use, 24/7 city or even, as some think, a ‘central experience district'. They also touch on the housing affordability crisis of such significance in most cities today.At the same time this episode launches, one of Mirvac's buildings, Olderfleet, designed by Grimshaw, has been selected as the winner of the Office – Completed Buildings category at the World Architecture Festival 2021 Awards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Henry McDonald interviews Gavin Tonnet of utecture about city-changing urban renewal projects and transformational virtual pre-construction technology.Who is Gavin Tonnet?Gavin is a recognised expert and leader in the property space having created and led businesses for Mirvac, Leighton, Stockland and Japanese giant, Sekisui House. He was responsible for many significant city-changing urban renewal projects. He has been involved and led over USD$20b of major renewal. Some of those that really changed and shaped city fabric and culture include:Sydney Olympic Village (Newington) SydneyWalsh Bay Redevelopment SydneyPerth City Link PerthGreen Square SydneyJacksons Landing SydneyLiverpool Civic Place SydneyWhat is utecture?He's now turned his attention to utecture which is carving out a new category in building technology that uses digitisation, visualisation and data to lower costs for builders and consumers and drive climate impact.After being introduced to the team behind the utecture technology, Gavin spent the better part of the year travelling around the world trying to poke holes in it.Instead, he realised that there were no holes to poke and he joined the team because he believed it is the next big thing with ramifications not only for the commercial health of the building industry, the well-being of the house-buying public, but also our shared environmental future.utecture is carving out a new construction technology category called Virtual Pre-Construction. Virtual Pre-Construction requires digital twinning technology to deliver on four distinct pillars: Design, Real-time Pricing; Visualisation and Management.Existing construction design platforms share some of utecture's features superficially, but compared to utecture they are basically only cosmetic tools. They use CAD design window-dressing, but fail to address the significant pain points that have held back the construction industry for years.Pete The Builder talks aboutThe Tool RevolutionPete talks to Steve Randall about tools and how they have evolved since his early days working in construction. As always, Pete injects plenty of knowledge with his unique sense of humour.Discover more about this and other episodes on the Constructive Voices website.