In this Episode 199 of the Moving Beyond Being Good podcast, host Gary Ryan interviews Justin Fuller, an Australian entrepreneur living in Atlanta, who has built a successful timber manufacturing business in China. The conversation explores Justin's unique journey, the challenges of cross-cultural communication, and his recent endeavor of creating a volleyball tournament that serves as a cultural exchange between American high school students and Chinese university teams. The discussion...

In this Moving Beyond being Good Podcast interview, host Gary Ryan and AI expert Dave King explore the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, its impact on organisations, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use. They discuss the uneven distribution of AI knowledge, the integration of AI in sales processes, and the potential for AI to enhance customer service. The conversation also touches on the energy consumption of AI technologies, the concept of the singularity, and the imp...

In this conversation, host Gary Ryan interviews Shawn Callahan, Founder of Anecdote International, discusses the significance of storytelling in leadership, emphasising its role as a powerful communication tool that inspires action and engagement. Shawn explores the concept of natural storytellers, the importance of story listening, and how organizations can cultivate a storytelling culture to enhance leadership effectiveness. The discussion also highlights practical examples and strategies f...

Summary In this episode of the Moving Beyond Being Good Podcast, Gary Ryan shares his top five business lessons learned over 18 years in business. He emphasizes the importance of publishing books, maintaining a strong social media presence, viewing customers as lifetime partners, continuously improving skills, and treating every customer as the number one priority. These lessons are designed to help others create long-term success in their own businesses. Takeaways Publishin...

Summary In this episode of the Moving Beyond Being Good Podcast, Gary Ryan reflects on his 18 years in business by sharing his top five mistakes. He emphasizes the importance of not just relying on client satisfaction for growth, the need to develop marketing and sales skills, the pitfalls of remaining a solopreneur, the dangers of getting comfortable, and the necessity of setting ambitious goals. Each mistake serves as a lesson for aspiring entrepreneurs to avoid similar pitfalls in their ow...

SummaryIn this episode of the Moving Beyond Being Good podcast, host Gary Ryan interviews Aaron Schultz, founder of The Outback Mind Foundation, who is dedicated to addressing domestic violence and supporting men's mental health. The conversation explores the importance of personal responsibility, emotional awareness, and creating safe spaces for men to discuss their feelings and experiences. Aaron shares insights from his work with men, emphasizing the need for education and community suppor...

SummaryIn Episode 193 of the Moving Beyond Being Good Podcast, Gary Ryan interviews Pat Henderson, CEO of The SureFact Group, discussing the company's evolution from insurance investigations to a multifaceted service provider, including aerial security and talent outsourcing. Pat shares insights on leadership, the importance of continuous learning, and how outsourcing can benefit businesses while addressing concerns about job displacement. Takeaways SureFact Group has expanded its servic...

SummaryIn this episode of the Moving Beyond Being Good podcast, Gary Ryan interviews Tracy Curington, a leader in servant leadership and business coaching. They discuss the principles of servant leadership, the challenges faced by leaders, and the importance of family and personal responsibility in leadership roles. Tracy shares his journey from working in the restaurant industry to becoming a successful coach and author, emphasizing the significance of handling conflict and navigating change...

SummaryShelly McElroy, founder of Dream Culture, joins Gary Ryan on the Moving Beyond Being Good Podcast to discuss the importance of creating a positive and productive work culture. They emphasize the impact that a toxic culture can have on individuals and the entire organisation. Shelly shares her journey of starting her own business and the courage required to take that leap. They discuss the need for leaders to be clear about their culture and to prioritize it as much as their financial g...

SummaryThis conversation provides a structure for conducting mentoring sessions. Host Gary Ryan suggests starting with positive chit-chat to set a positive vibe. Then, the mentee shares a win since the last session. The agreed actions and learning from the last session are reviewed, and any obstacles are addressed. The mentor's role is to help the mentee uncover their own answers and provide guidance on where to find information. Key concepts and principles are explained throughout the mentor...

SummaryTom Verghese, an expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and conscious aging, shares his insights with Gary Ryan on Episode 189 of the Moving Beyond Being Good Podcast. Tom discusses his journey in the DEI space since 1992 and the importance of embracing diversity and inclusion as a leadership practice. He emphasizes the need to shift systemic structures and dismantle embedded biases to create meaningful change. Tom also explores the concept of conscious aging and the importan...

SummaryMark Williams, owner of Quigly Cyber, is Gary Ryan's guest for Episode 188 of the Moving Beyond Being Good Podcast. Mark discusses his cyber security company and the services they provide. Quigley Cyber offers cyber security consultants, recruitment services, and specific cyber security services for different organisations. Mark highlights the common gaps in cyber security for both small businesses and larger enterprises, such as poor password management. He emphasizes the importance o...

SummaryEpisode 187 of the Moving Beyond Being Good Podcast features Simone Feiler from Audio Book Australia who specialises in creating audiobooks through author narration and production. They offer editing, music composition, and distribution services to help authors bring their books to the global market. The process is quick, taking between two and six weeks to get a book out there once the audio has been edited and produced. Simone emphasizes the importance of authors narrating their own ...

Summary Listening is an essential skill that many people struggle with. In this episode, Gary Ryan shares practical tips to improve listening skills. He emphasizes the importance of mindset and thinking when it comes to listening. By shifting from talking to someone to talking with someone, and listening to understand instead of listening to agree, one can significantly enhance their listening abilities. Gary also suggests listening for key words and using duplication techniques to demonstrat...

SummaryAndrew Cole is Gary Ryan's guest on Episode 185 of the Moving Beyond Being Good Podcast. He is the founder of Tick Concepts, AWC Business Solutions, and Food on the Table. Tick Concepts is a profiling tool that uses bird analogies to understand personality types. AWC Solutions is a registered training organisation that offers business and leadership courses. Food on the Table is a food charity that provides meals to those in need. Andrew discusses the challenges and rewards of ru...

Summary In this episode, Gary Ryan interviews Kazi Haque, an Engineer who became a Construction Project Manager and is now a real estate investor and business coach. Kazi shares his transformational career journey, starting as an engineer and transitioning into construction project management and real estate investment. He emphasises the importance of having a growth mindset and continuously learning. Kazi also discusses his experience as a 10X Certified Business Coach and the impact it...

In Episode 183 of the Moving Beyond Being Good Podcast, Gary Ryan interviews Philip Derham from Derham Insights Research about the benefits of market research for business decision-making. They discuss the role of market research in making effective decisions, the impact of gut instinct versus data, and counterintuitive findings from market research. They also explore the difference between market research and marketing, internal market research, and insights on returning to the office ...

SummaryAshutosh Garg, founder of The Brand Called You, discusses personal branding and the importance of investing in one's own name. He shares how his conversations with various experts from different fields have become a powerful platform for knowledge, experience, and wisdom. Ashutosh also talks about his latest book, 'The Seven Chakras of Management,' which explores ancient wisdom from Indic scriptures and applies it to the corporate world. He emphasizes the importance of doing one'...

SummaryIn Episode 181 of the Moving Beyond Being Good Podcast, Gary Ryan interviews Susanne Madsen, an executive coach and author.Susanne discusses her new book 'How to Do the Inner Work' and the importance of personal development. She explains that the book is not specifically targeted at business leaders but is about personal growth and doing the inner work. Madsen emphasizes the need for self-awareness and self-reflection in order to make positive changes in one's life. She also discusses ...

SummaryMichele Hunt is a DreamMaker, speaker, author and Transformation Catalyst. In Episode 180 of the Moving Beyond Being Good Podcast, Michele shares her experiences and insights on creating vision and values in various contexts, including her work with President Clinton, Herman Miller, and the Whole Country Vision and Values Program. She emphasizes the importance of aligning vision and values with strategic goals, systems, processes, structures, and leadership decisions and behavior...