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CEO: Behind the Scenes

The CEO Magazine

It"s easy to forget that behind the title of CEO lies a human. In CEO Behind the Scenes, a podcast from The CEO Magazine, we want to explore the human behind the company and the figure behind the figurehead role as CEOs share their journeys with us. STAY CONNECTED Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com/?r=global Head over to Google Play or the App Store to download our free app. Follow us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ceo-magazine Facebook:

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27:32

The leadership cost of treating people as expenses

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2026/02/04

Many leaders still approach efficiency through cost reduction, but that mindset may be quietly undermining performance, trust and long-term growth.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Toru Takahashi, Global Chief Strategy Officer at GLOBIS Corporation, explains why treating people as expenses rather than assets creates hidden leadership costs that traditional ROI metrics fail to capture. Drawing on his research into human capital and cross-cultural leadership experience across Iran, Europe and

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49:34

Why fulfillment is the real answer to workplace burnout

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2026/01/28

Conversations about work are often dominated by talk of burnout, but what would happen if leaders took a different approach? In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Imamu ‘Mu’ Tomlinson, CEO of Vituity, explains why fulfillment, not burnout, is the metric leaders should actually be paying attention to.Drawing on decades on the clinical front line, Tomlinson shares how purpose, impact and responsibility shape resilience far more than workload or balance ever could. He reflects on the

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25:56

Why sustainability can be profitable from day one

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2026/01/21

Most leaders see sustainability as a necessary expense, but Alexander Hauser, CEO of TTSP HWP, believes that mindset is holding businesses back. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Hauser draws on decades of experience designing and developing data centers across Europe to explain how energy grid constraints, often framed as roadblocks, can actually unlock innovation, efficiency and long-term value.Hauser explores how integrating renewables and smarter energy design can dramatically reduce

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28:01

Stop chasing AI cost savings and start fixing your...

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/12/15

AI is everywhere, but most companies are building on shaky ground. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Marc Potter, CEO of Actian, reveals why chasing AI cost savings is a trap and why the real competitive edge starts with a rock solid data foundation. He digs into the hidden consequences of poor data quality, the illusions that fuel bad AI decisions and the simple principles leaders overlook when pressure mounts to “do AI” fast. Potter brings sharp clarity to what clean,

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35:19

Why AI adoption fails – and how to get it right

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/12/10

AI is reshaping industries, yet many leaders still struggle with effective adoption. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Optimal Blue CEO Joe Tyrrell explains why AI initiatives often fail in complex, high-stakes environments and what it takes to make them succeed.Tyrrell shares how to overcome operational resistance, why outdated processes cannot simply be automated and how AI can reduce human bias when applied with precision. He highlights the difference between interesting and important

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26:29

The real reason groundbreaking innovations never get...

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/12/08

Innovative ideas have the power to solve global challenges, yet many never reach the people who could bring them to life. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Maximilian Werner, Founder and CEO of INSPIRED, reveals why visibility is often a greater barrier for innovators than funding itself. He explains that transformative solutions routinely disappear long before they have a chance to make an impact and how this insight sparked his mission to build a global stage, where ideas can finally be

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57:25

Inside the bold leadership transforming healthcare...

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/12/03

What happens when a CEO reimagines the dentist’s chair as a powerful gateway to whole-person health? In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Sarah Chavarria, CEO and President of Delta Dental of California, shares how her bold leadership is reshaping access to care for millions of people. Chavarria reflects on the future of preventative care and the creation of an innovation clinic that uncovered lifesaving insights. She also explores how curiosity, trust and courageous thinking fuel the

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50:01

How great leaders invest in their people

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/12/01

What does it mean for leaders to truly invest in their people? In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Finseca CEO Marc Cadin shares how responsibility, mentorship and meaningful relationships shape effective leadership. Cadin breaks down the lessons that guided his leadership journey, the importance of listening and how he unified eight nonprofits into one mission-driven organization. He also explains why employee financial security is essential for performance and resilience. The conversation

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35:11

This crucial element builds a winning company culture

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/11/26

Most leaders think company culture is about values on walls and team-building events, but what if they're missing the most important element? In this episode, Amaysim Vice President Virinder Nath reveals the single transformation that turns struggling teams into self-managing powerhouses and why execution beats perfect strategy every time. From his journey leading 20,000-plus team members in India to building startup energy at one of Australia's largest mobile virtual network operators, Nath shares

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28:09

Why great leaders choose respect over popularity

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/11/24

Great leaders aren’t driven by popularity – they’re defined by purpose, clarity and the courage to stand for something real. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Anthony De Fazio, CEO of BankVic, shares how choosing respect over approval reshaped his leadership and strengthened the organization at every level. De Fazio explains how returning to foundational identity transformed culture, drove sustainable growth and deepened BankVic’s bond with the police and emergency

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28:48

What founders get wrong about scaling, hiring and...

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/11/19

Scaling a business exposes pressures most founders never see coming. In this episode, Marcus Zeltzer, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Yellow Canary, reveals the unfiltered truth about hiring, culture and the tough decisions that ultimately shape a company’s future. Zeltzer shares how Yellow Canary went from early-stage chaos and financial strain to rapid, industry-shaping growth. He opens up about the hiring mistakes that slowed momentum, the cultural fractures that surface as teams expand

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40:44

How AI is revolutionizing early cancer detection

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/11/12

When Michelle Aquilina became CEO of MoleMap Australia and New Zealand, the company was in financial distress and lacked a clear identity. Today, it's a global leader in skin cancer detection, combining clinical expertise with proprietary AI technology that achieves 95 percent accuracy. In this episode, Aquilina discusses the boldness required to take the first steps with AI technology, why human clinicians will never be replaced in healthcare and how she led her team through integrating Kāhu AI

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41:18

Why time in the market beats timing the market every...

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/11/10

Most property investors wait for the perfect moment that never comes. In this episode, Lloyd Edge, Founder and Managing Director of Aus Property Professionals, reveals why getting started matters more than perfect timing – and how he built a portfolio that generated passive income equal to his teaching salary in just 10 years. Edge discusses the misconception that you need to be wealthy to invest in property, why analysis paralysis keeps people on the sidelines and the strategic approach that

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33:30

Why community banks are the secret to thriving local...

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/11/06

As the banking industry grapples with the complexity of a digital, global market, one question remains: do community banks still matter? In this episode, Tim Crane, Wintrust President and CEO, shares how local banks are quietly fueling America’s economic resilience by keeping relationships at the heart of finance. Crane explains why proximity and trust still give community banks a competitive edge, how local decision-making drives growth and what happens when financial institutions see themselves as

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67:34

The truth about ESG: from buzzword to business power...

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/11/04

Is ESG just another corporate buzzword – or the key to long-term success? In this episode, Francesco Di Ciommo, President and CEO of FDC Consulting Digital ESG, reveals how sustainability has evolved from a compliance checkbox into a true driver of profitability and innovation. Di Ciommo shares how he transformed his own company by embedding ESG principles into its business model, proving that responsible leadership and growth can coexist. He explains why sustainability is no longer optional, how

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01:00:45

The water crisis no-one is talking about

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/10/30

Water security is the crisis hiding in plain sight – and most of us don't realize how close we are to the edge. In this episode, Francois Gouws, Managing Director of TRILITY, reveals why major cities are heading into another drought, how 100-year-old underground infrastructure is quietly failing beneath our feet and why the water we take for granted could become our scarcest resource.Gouws discusses why desalination and recycled water are no longer optional and how AI and robotics are

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00:35:57

Why manufacturing still works in high-cost countries

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/10/28

Many believe manufacturing can't compete in high-cost markets like Australia, but Greg Stack, CEO of Nexans, proves otherwise. In this episode, Stack reveals how his company maintains profitable manufacturing operations despite higher labor and energy costs and why the ‘Made in Australia’ advantage is more valuable than ever. Stack discusses the E3 operating model that balances economic, environmental and engagement goals and the recycling breakthrough that achieved 30 percent circularity

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00:49:56

Why 80 percent of leadership is defending your strategy

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/10/23

Most leaders spend their energy defining goals and aligning teams, but Martin U Ripple, Group CEO of ANCA, reveals why the real work begins after that. In this episode, Ripple introduces the DAAD framework and explains why defending your strategy against distractions is where 80 percent of leadership energy should go.Ripple discusses why the best engineers often make poor managers, how to build a team of respectful contrarians and the Mercedes smart car lesson that shows why real innovation

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00:41:22

How to scale without selling out

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/10/21

What if the key to scaling isn’t doing more, but doing less, and doing it better? In this episode, Matthew Wilkins, Founder and CEO of Venergy Solar Australia, reveals how discipline, focus and long-term thinking turned a small solar startup into a national leader in renewable energy. Wilkins shares how battery storage and smart software are reshaping the grid, the hard lessons behind saying no to distractions, and why treating contractors as true partners has become his biggest competitive

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01:08:40

What it really takes to scale a business

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2025/10/16

What does it really take to build a business that lasts? In this episode, Verne Harnish, Founder and CEO of Scaling Up, breaks down the truths most founders miss about growth.From pricing power and compensation models to curiosity-led leadership and culture, Harnish shares how great CEOs build companies that scale without losing their soul. He reveals how to identify your company’s true constraints and why naming your strategy matters more than any mission statement. If you’re ready to move

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