Episodes

Dec. 22, 2024

57. Leading Through Turbulent Times: Building Resilience in Construct…

In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast , host Lauren Karan sits down with Bradley Durkin , Founder and Director of Contrast Construction, a thriving Queensland-based construction company. With over 25 years of experien...

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Dec. 8, 2024

56. Building Trust and Collaborative Leadership with Priscilla Radice

In this insightful episode of Building Doors , we’re joined by Priscilla Radice, the Deputy Director General of Health Infrastructure in Queensland, as she shares her wealth of experience in leadership, collaboration, and tru...

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Nov. 24, 2024

55. Learning from the next generation of leadership with Mary Camus.

In this episode of The Building Doors Podcast , Mary Camus shares her growth and leadership lessons coming from an entry-level role through to managing a national teams. Mary shares her own personal journey of finding the ri...

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Nov. 10, 2024

54. "Winning Hearts and Minds: Richard Austin's Blueprint for Transfo…

In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, we dive into a transformative conversation with Richard Austin, CEO of Omni. Richard shares his journey across industries, from hospitality and insurance to construction, unpacki...

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Oct. 27, 2024

53. Unlocking Career Success: Lydia Gentle’s Blueprint for Values-Dri…

In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, we sit down with Lydia Gentle, a seasoned engineering professional who shares her journey of over 20 years in the industry. Discover the importance of aligning your career with p...

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Oct. 13, 2024

52. From the Fast Lane to the Boardroom: Evan Black on Navigating Lea…

Evan Black is a business coach who brings over 30 years of senior management experience, spanning roles from Sales and Marketing to CEO and Managing Director in both privately owned and billion-dollar listed companies. He sta...

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Sept. 29, 2024

51. Angus Ferguson: From a Career in Soccer to Scaling and Selling a …

In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, Lauren welcomes Angus Ferguson, who shares his intriguing journey from a humble upbringing in Echuca and soccer scholarship in Caulfield Grammar, to creating and selling a tech s...

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Sept. 15, 2024

50. Building a Better Future: Productivity, Innovation, and Industry …

In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan speaks with Andrew Chapman, a prominent figure in the construction industry and the CEO of the Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA). Andrew addresses...

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Sept. 1, 2024

49. Redefining Work-Life Balance: Vincent Williams’ Journey with Tung…

In this episode of the Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan sits down with Vincent Williams, founder of Tungsten, to explore actionable strategies for enhancing productivity. Vincent reveals how adopting a four-day work ...

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Aug. 18, 2024

48. Mastering Leadership: No Bullsh!t Strategies with Martin Moore

In this insightful episode of the Building Doors Podcast, host Lauren Karan is joined by Martin G. Moore, the former CEO of CS Energy, who transformed the company from struggling under massive debt to achieving a staggering c...

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Aug. 4, 2024

47. Leadership Mastery: Don Mackay’s Blueprint for Boardroom Success

Don Mackay's career is a testament to exceptional leadership and strategic execution. As the current Chairman of Seymour Whyte Group, Don brings a wealth of knowledge and insight from his previous roles, including Managing Di...

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July 21, 2024

46. Win the Day: James Whittaker’s Secrets to Lasting Success in Life…

James Whittaker is a three-time bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and host of the Win the Day with James Whittaker podcast. He has helped thousands of people in 20+ countries to Win the Day® every day, and he ha...

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July 7, 2024

45. Increasing Value to Drive Business Success with Daniel Mikus

Daniel Mikus is the co-founder and co-CEO of road construction company MR Roads. Known for his innovative and proactive approach to solving business problems, Daniel spent 15 years in the asphalt industry before partnering wi...

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June 23, 2024

44. Real Talk for Real Change - Improving Diversity in Engineering an…

Stephanie Alekna is the Regional Construction Manager for Keller and has a wealth of experience in the civil contracting industry built over the past 10 years. With over a decade of experience in the construction industry, St...

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June 9, 2024

43. Building Doors of Dignity: Empowering Women with "Share The Digni…

Rochelle is the Founder and Managing Director of Share the Dignity, a national charity founded in 2015 with the mission to ensure that everyone is afforded the dignity in life that so many of us take for granted. Share the Di...

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May 26, 2024

42. Unlocking Elite Performance and a Meaningful Life with Dr Jeff Sp…

Dr. Jeff Spencer, a seasoned professional with a remarkable five-decade career, stands as a testament to the power of goal setting and achievement. From the age of 7, he set his sights on the 1972 Olympic Games, a goal he not...

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May 12, 2024

41. Leading with Wellness: Mat Rigby's Journey to Cultivating a Thri…

Mathew Rigby is currently the Executive General Manager for Schlam, an award-winning Mining Equipment business gaining recognition for their culture driven with Mat’s leadership. Despite facing challenges such as an economic ...

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April 28, 2024

40. Are we Ageist? How to supercharge and embrace the process with Da…

David is the founder and face of AGEIST, a new media company and agency that champions the vitality, capabilities and influence of the modern 50+. He is a passionate champion and leading authority on the mindset and aspiratio...

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April 14, 2024

39. Getting out on the good side of the bed in business with Kim Kert…

Kim Kerton, aka Good Side of the Bed, is host, creator and producer of Unemployed & Afraid, a popular small business podcast for the brave self-employed with 100+ episodes, where she dives into the realities, practicalities a...

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March 31, 2024

38. Growth in business and leadership lessons with Michael Leighton

Michael is the Chief Operating Officer for McKenzie Group Consulting, an industry leader in regulatory and compliance advisory services to the building industry, and part of the Bureau Veritas Group – a global leader in testi...

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March 17, 2024

37. Breaking Barriers, Building Doors: Dominique Gill's Trailblazing …

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Dominique Gill, a trailblazer in the construction industry and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. From her early days in construction to founding Urban C...

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March 3, 2024

36. Supercharge Your Sales NOW! Dean Mannix Spills the Game-Changing…

Dean is a salesman that happens to also be an international best-selling author, Doctoral Candidate, holds an Executive MBA from the AGSM, has a Law Degree - and along the way became a qualified yoga teacher. He’s delivered s...

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Feb. 18, 2024

35. Getting inspired about yourself and what you can achieve in life …

Sara Harrup is a visionary leader with a diverse career, from managing a homeless shelter to becoming a transformative CEO. Her journey showcases resilience and an unwavering commitment to helping others. Sara works with peop...

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Feb. 4, 2024

34. Why our life should be measured in moments and not possessions wi…

Phillip Di Bella is a Director at the Di Bella Group of Companies. Phil’s secret sauce is that he has the unique ability to visualise and commercialise what others may never see. He doesn’t just build businesses- he builds co...

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