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From Champion Skater to Leadership Coach: Janice Elsley’s Winning Edge

From dazzling on the skating rink as a champion figure skater to revolutionising the corporate world. Janice Elsley has become a master at transforming businesses, an expert in leadership and change. She's built a reputation for improving businesses by unlocking human potential and driving people first performance. So is she a game changer? Let's find…

ByGemma ActonMay 14, 20250Comments

Business Series 18

Gemma Acton Interviews the Incredible Deborah Thomas, Camp Quality CEO

She went from fashion modelling to editing iconic magazines and from running an ASX 200 company to becoming a leader in the not-for-profit world. Deborah Thomas’s career has been ever-changing with soaring highs and challenging lows. There’s almost nothing she hasn’t done—or survived. So, is she a game changer? Let’s find out.Gemma Acton: Deborah, it is hard…

ByGemma ActonMay 9, 20250Comments

Series 18 Technology

Game Changers Host Gemma Acton Talks to Microsoft’s Vanessa Sorenson About Her Meteoric Rise

She grew up in caravan parks, and her first job was answering phones at a tech startup. Today, Vanessa Sorenson is Microsoft New Zealand MD, and an advocate for girls embracing STEM and inclusivity. This tech leader knows what it means to be down—and climb back up. So, is she a game changer? Let’s find…

ByGemma ActonApril 14, 20250Comments

Series 18 What Makes A Game Changer?

What Makes A Game Changer?

Here, we talk to four incredible innovators. From Deborah Thomas, CEO of Camp Quality, to Vanessa Sorenson, MD NZ Microsoft, to Erin Burke, Head of Procurement for Pepperstone and Paul Queeney, CTO Trinity GrammarWhat makes a game changer? We asked our guests to share their insights.Deborah Thomas: To me, what makes a game…

ByRobyn FoysterApril 7, 20250Comments

Series 18 Technology

Gemma Acton Interviews Trinity Grammar’s Paul Queeney on His Inspiring Journey

Born and raised on a council estate in Northern England, an ad in a local paper—followed by university as a mature-age student—set Paul Queeney on a path far from home. His adventurous career has taken him to Moscow, Prague, Hong Kong and Jamaica, but he’s come to call Australia home. First with some big retail…

ByGemma ActonApril 7, 20250Comments

Business Series 18

Erin Burke from Pepperstone Talks to Gemma Acton About the Intrepid World of FinTech

Growing up on New Zealand’s coast, Erin Burke was schooled early in financial literacy. Her parents had her work full-time during summer holidays and save a portion of her paycheck. Initially working in government, her career unexpectedly pivoted into the fast-paced world of finance. Her latest role? Leadership at a global FinTech platform. So, is…

ByGemma ActonApril 1, 20250Comments

Series 17 Technology

Gemma Acton Interviews Northern Health CIO David Calvo

From programmer to an industry leader who is transforming the health sector, David Calvo, CIO at Northern Health, is passionate about the cloud security and big data.Motivated by the knowledge, his role can and does make a difference to people's lives. His big focus now is the digital transformation of the health service he…

ByGemma ActonSeptember 5, 20240Comments

Series 17 Technology

Gemma Acton Interviews Anthony Woodward – CEO of Logicalis Australia

He was a computer geek at school, who learned to code from reading magazines. Now, he is the CEO of Logicalis Australia with a strong focus on sustainability, gender parity, and diversity and inclusion. Anthony Woodward is a leader on a mission.And he also raised $65,000 to help prevent homelessness, taking part in the…

ByGemma ActonAugust 29, 20240Comments

Series 17 Technology

TV Host Gemma Acton Interviews Western Sydney University IT Leader Karina Foley

From a trophy winning musician in a big brass band to reshaping the future of tech in the education sector, as the leader of it for Western Sydney University, and an advocate for diversity and inclusivity Karina Foley has definitely broken the mould. With the move to cloud-based platforms front of mind, Karina and her…

ByGemma ActonAugust 26, 20240Comments

Podcast Series 17

Meet Australia’s First Flag Wearing Astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg

Robyn Foyster interviews Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the first qualified astronaut under the Australian flag, and also the first Australian female astronaut. She is also a Director of Space Technology with the Australian Space Agency.Transcript:Robyn Foyster: It’s been an amazing journey for you, going from a girl who dreamed big to being the first…

ByRobyn FoysterAugust 5, 20240Comments