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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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58:27

What buyers really look for when acquiring a business

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2026/03/25

An unsolicited offer can look like a win – until the terms start shifting. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Scott Bushkie, Managing Partner and Founder of Cornerstone Business Services, explains what buyers really evaluate when they acquire a business.You’ll learn the signals that drive value – a strong management team, diversified customers, durable margins and clean, predictable cash flow – plus the risks that quietly drag your price down.Watch the episode for a

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54:03

Why risk is the most misunderstood tool in leadership

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2026/03/18

Janice Price, President and CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Governors, has spent decades leading major arts and cultural institutions through moments of disruption and growth. In this episode, she explains why the word ‘risk’ gets a bad reputation in leadership – and why embracing calculated risk can unlock opportunity, innovation and career growth. Price shares lessons from leading through crisis, managing complex nonprofit organizations like high-performing businesses and

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40:42

The future of work belongs to creative thinkers

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2026/03/11

Creativity is becoming the ultimate competitive edge in an AI-driven world. As technology transforms every industry, human judgment, empathy and imagination are what set leaders apart.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Jason Fox, Chief Academic Officer at Savannah College of Art and Design, explains why the future of work belongs to creative thinkers. Fox shares how applied AI, deep industry partnerships and real-world learning are reshaping how students prepare for evolving careers.If you

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32:17

Can AI bring joy back to work?

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2026/03/04

Karla Congson, CEO and CTO of Agentiiv, believes most professionals spend nearly 30 percent of their time on work they never wanted to do. The real opportunity of AI, she argues, lies in eliminating cognitively numbing tasks so people can focus on what they do best.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Congson shares how she built AI digital twins of the top experts inside her organization, giving teams instant access to structured thinking and workflow support. The result was higher

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61:17

Can AI make illness optional?

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2026/03/02

AI is transforming every industry – but healthcare may be where its impact is most profound.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Naveen Jain, Founder and CEO of Viome Life Sciences, explains why advances in data collection, molecular biology and AI have finally converged to make personalized health possible at scale. He unpacks how AI can move healthcare from reactive treatment to proactive prevention – identifying disease years before symptoms appear.Jain outlines what it takes to

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45:23

Think bigger before AI leaves you behind

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2026/02/25

A business collapse. A last-minute wire transfer. A billion-dollar ambition.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Mark Moses, Founding Partner and Executive Chairman of CEO Coaching International and bestselling author of Make BIG Happen and Making BIG Happen, explains why thinking bigger is no longer optional – especially in the age of AI.Moses reflects on rebuilding after coming within two days of bankruptcy, the leadership discipline behind scaling to US$1.6 billion in annual revenue

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35:32

The mindset that transforms small beginnings into...

CEO: Behind the Scenes ·

2026/02/18

What does it take to turn a single project into a multibillion-dollar business that’s built to last? In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Ron Bakir, Founder and CEO of Homecorp, shares the mindset and principles that shaped his journey to lead one of the most impactful property groups in the industry. Bakir discusses the power of doing the right thing, building with legacy in mind and creating a culture driven by transparency and continuous improvement. From scaling sustainably to

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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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