Raw, unfiltered insights from inside the world of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management. No guests. No sponsors. No agenda. Just real talk from an in-house talent leader on what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s next. Each week, Edan Haddock shares honest reflections from the front line of talent — straight from the tools, for the people who live it every day.
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Welcome to the CMO Chapter Podcast, where we dive deep into the dynamic world of Chief Marketing Officers. Join us as we explore the careers, insights, and strategies of top marketing executives who shape the brands we know and love. Whether you're a seasoned marketer, aspiring CMO, or simply curious about what it takes to step into the shows of a CMO. This podcast is your backstage pass to discovering what it’s like to lead and innovate in the ever-evolving landscape of business and consume ...
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Top 20 HR Influencers in Australia 2025 – Spotlight & Stories
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15:47In this episode of Edan Haddock - Total Talent, host Edan Haddock breaks down Favikon’s Top 20 HR Influencers in Australia for 2025. Discover the leaders shaping the future of work — from employer branding specialists and global HR executives to disruptors and community builders. Edan unpacks Favikon’s ranking methodology, spotlights each influence…
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Why Talent Acquisition Leaders Must Stay on the Tools
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20:28In this episode of Edan Haddock – Total Talent, Edan unpacks why Talent Acquisition leaders must stay on the tools to remain credible and effective. From proving your craft early and avoiding the trap of ivory tower leadership, to navigating the AI revolution, key hiring trends, and linking succession planning with external recruitment—this convers…
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In this debut episode, Edan Haddock unpacks why he handed the Rubberband podcast back to the community and why unbiased, self-managed groups are so vital in HR and Talent. He introduces Edan Haddock - Total Talent—a raw, no-sponsors, no-guests podcast sharing unfiltered insights from inside the world of in-house talent. Expect straight talk on what…
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HOST: Martyn J Hill GUEST: Kris Clelland POSITION: Chief Executive Officer and Founder COMPANY: Recruitment X TOPIC: Talent Tech FORMAT: Podcast Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion o…
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Portfolio Careers, Personal Branding & Doing Work on Your Terms with Penelope Barr
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37:23In this insightful and energising episode of CMO Chapters, Lucy Bolan chats with Penelope Barr, portfolio career strategist, executive coach, writer and interim leader across innovation, tech and product. With a career spanning decades in digital transformation and executive leadership, Penelope now empowers others to design fulfilling portfolio li…
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Human Leadership, Creative Vision & Riding the Waves with Liana Dubois
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36:19In this powerhouse episode of CMO Chapters, Lucy Bolan sits down with Liana Dubois, former Chief Marketing Officer at Nine and an industry leader with over 25 years in media, marketing and advertising. From her early days reading stolen copies of B&T and AdNews to leading one of Australia’s biggest media portfolios, Liana shares candid insights on …
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Standing Out, Staying Human & Smarter Job Seeking with Edan Haddock
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34:23In this special episode of CMO Chapters, Lucy Bolan welcomes Edan Haddock, Head of Talent at Movember, for a powerful and practical discussion about what it really takes to get hired in today’s competitive job market. While not a CMO, Edan brings a wealth of knowledge from years in talent acquisition and leadership, offering fresh, real-world advic…
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Empathy, Leadership & Redefining Success with Liam Loan-Lack
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35:51In this refreshingly honest episode of CMO Chapters, Lucy Bolan sits down with Liam Loan-Lack, Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer at Match and Wood. From his beginnings as an intellectual property lawyer in the UK to leading major marketing teams in Australia, Liam shares his non-linear journey into marketing and what it really takes to grow as a …
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AI, Leadership & the Future CMO with Tony Gruebner
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41:10In this forward-thinking episode of CMO Chapters, Lucy Bolan chats with Tony Gruebner, former CMO of Pepperstone and author of AI for CEOs. With a background in data analytics and senior marketing leadership, Tony brings a fresh perspective to the future of marketing, the rise of AI, and the evolving skill sets marketers need to succeed. Tony explo…
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Resilience, Reinvention & CX Leadership with Anna Samkova
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41:39In this deeply inspiring episode of CMO Chapters, Lucy Bolan sits down with Anna Samkova, founder of Albany Advisory and former GM of Digital & Loyalty at Brand Collective. Anna shares her remarkable journey—from migrating to Australia and learning English as an adult to overcoming a life-changing accident and building a successful career in market…
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Leadership, Legacy & Taking Risks with Martin Kelly
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40:20In this episode of CMO Chapters, Lucy Bolan chats with the insightful and straight-talking Martin Kelly, Director of Field Marketing - APAC, at Brandwatch (appearing in a personal capacity). With over 20 years of marketing experience across multiple industries and regions, Martin shares his views on leadership, career growth, taking risks, and buil…
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GUEST: Lewis Romano - POSITION: Managing Director and Founder - COMPANY: ViewJobs - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Sup…
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The Evolving Role of the CMO: Navigating Change with Shannon Barnes
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36:45In this episode of CMO Chapters, Lucy Bolan sits down with Shannon Barnes, an experienced marketing leader who is Head of Marketing & Communications at Aware Super, to discuss the ever-changing role of the Chief Marketing Officer. Shannon shares insights on the biggest challenges CMOs face today, the importance of adaptability, and how marketing le…
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GUEST: Shivon Gunalan - POSITION: Senior Researcher - COMPANY: Formative Search - TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sale…
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The Power of Brand, Career Pivots & Fractional Leadership with Gabrielle Sheehan
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41:17In this episode of CMO Chapters, Lucy Bolan sits down with brand strategist and fractional CMO Gabrielle Sheehan. With a career spanning media, global brands, and entrepreneurship, Gabrielle shares insights on brand positioning, leadership, and the shift towards fractional CMO roles. Whether you're an aspiring CMO, a brand leader, or exploring the …
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GUEST: Steve Gard - POSITION: Founder - COMPANY: BenchmarCX - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Support the show Join RUB…
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GUEST: Beth Hall - POSITION: Founder & Director - COMPANY: Culture Edge - TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Suppo…
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Career Growth, Leadership & Standing Out in Marketing with Jac Phillips
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43:56Welcome to Series 2 of CMO Chapters Podcast! In this episode, host Lucy Bolan sits down with the dynamic and accomplished Jac Phillips to uncover the secrets of career progression, leadership, and personal branding in marketing. With a wealth of experience spanning media, marketing, and executive coaching, Jac shares candid insights from her 35-yea…
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GUEST: Will Russell - POSITION: Co-founder - COMPANY: Outhire - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Support the show Join R…
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GUEST: Felix Blackler - POSITION: Managing Director - COMPANY: Reiss Motivation - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Suppo…
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Lata Hamilton - Passion Pioneers Australia
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35:23GUEST: Lata Hamilton - POSITION: Founder & CEO - COMPANY: Passion Pioneers Australia - TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent…
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GUEST: Tim Freestone - POSITION: Founder - COMPANY: alooba.com - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Support the show Join …
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GUEST: John van Noorden - POSITION: Managing Partner - COMPANY: Rosewood Partners - TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sa…
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GUEST: Will Ainsley - POSITION: Chief Operating Officer - COMPANY: Testgrid (Scheduler) - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sale…
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GUEST: Jonathan Mathers - POSITION: Sales Director - COMPANY: Xref - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Support the show J…
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GUEST: Brian Hill - POSITION: General Manager - ANZ - COMPANY: Tracker - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Support the sh…
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GUEST: Nikki Williams - POSITION: Founder - COMPANY: Mentwell - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Support the show Join R…
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GUEST: Bob Tricarico - POSITION: Senior Director, Alliances and Partners - COMPANY: Eightfold - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequen…
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GUEST: Conor Ryan - POSITION: Senior Account Executive - COMPANY: Teamtailor - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Support …
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GUEST: Daniel Mawdsley - POSITION: Co-Founder - COMPANY: SkillSociety - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Contact Daniel: [email protected] or 0403962102 Support the show Join RUBBERBA…
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GUEST: John Bourke - POSITION: Founder - COMPANY: RecView.ai - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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GUEST: Jason Elias - POSITION: Chief Executive Officer - COMPANY: Elias Recruitment - TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag - FORMAT: Podcast. Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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GUEST: Christian Miran - POSITION: Chief Disruptor - COMPANY: Thrive Nation - TOPIC: The Songs That Shaped My Career - FORMAT: Podcast. Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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GUEST: Simon McSorley - POSITION: Talent Lead - COMPANY: Cuttable - TOPIC: The Songs That Shaped My Career - FORMAT: Podcast. Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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Transformation, Leadership, and Legacy: Teresa Sperti on Building Better Marketers
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38:04In this inspiring episode of CMO Chapters, Lucy Bolan sits down with Teresa Sperti, founder of Arktic Fox and former CMO of World Vision, to explore her career journey, leadership insights, and her passion for transforming the marketing industry. With over 20 years of experience spanning digital, data, and e-commerce, Teresa shares how she moved fr…
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James Witcombe - The Candidate Coach and Licence To Interview
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33:22GUEST: James Witcombe - POSITION: Founder - COMPANY: The Candidate Coach and Licence To Interview - TOPIC: The Songs That Shaped My Career - FORMAT: Podcast. Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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Leadership, Resilience, and Building a Future in SaaS: Insights from Daniel McDermott
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39:32In this episode of CMO Chapters, host Lucy Bolan talks with Daniel McDermott, a seasoned B2B marketer with over 25 years of experience across tech and SaaS companies, including roles at Ericsson, CA Technologies, and Mimecast. From his early days in sales to leading marketing teams in SaaS, Daniel shares his journey of navigating rapid industry evo…
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GUEST: Amy Wilson - POSITION: Manager Integrations and Partnerships - COMPANY: Testgrid and Vieple - TOPIC: The Songs That Shaped My Career - FORMAT: Podcast. Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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GUEST: Stu Holmes - POSITION: Founder - COMPANY: The Green Collar - TOPIC: The Songs That Shaped My Career - FORMAT: Podcast. Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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Navigating the AI Frontier: Catherine Toms on the Future of Marketing and Staying Human-First
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47:59In this episode of CMO Chapters, host Lucy Bolan chats with Catherine Toms, a marketing/AI expert and Founder of the Marketing Growth Academy, with over 20 years of experience spanning digital strategy, MarTech, and upskilling marketing teams. Known for her insights on all things AI and marketing, Catherine breaks down what AI truly is, how it's tr…
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GUEST: Morgan Thorndyke - POSITION: Associate Talent Partner - COMPANY: REA Group - TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag - FORMAT: Podcast Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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GUEST: Jody Smith - POSITION: People Projects Lead - COMPANY: We Are Charlotte - TOPIC: The Songs That Shaped My Career - FORMAT: Podcast. Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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GUEST: Prashant Iyer - POSITION: Principal Consultant - COMPANY: EnableIQ - TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag - FORMAT: Podcast Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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The Evolution of CX: James McIntyre on Customer Experience, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning
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38:42In this episode of CMO Chapters, Lucy Bolan is joined by James McIntyre, a Marketing and Customer Experience (CX) consultant specialising. James helps brands grow their business by improving their Customer Experience and has worked with leading companies in the loyalty, membership, and rewards space, including Wesfarmers OneDigital, Cashrewards (AN…
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GUEST: Adam Walker - POSITION: VP APAC - COMPANY: Avature - TOPIC: Demo - FORMAT: LinkedIn Live, Youtube, Vodcast and Podcast. Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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GUEST: Alexander Gil - POSITION: Founder - COMPANY: 2 Doors - TOPIC: The Songs That Shaped My Career - FORMAT: Podcast Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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GUEST: Maaike van Dijk - POSITION: Senior Solutions Consultant - APAC - COMPANY: Rippling - TOPIC: Demo - FORMAT: LinkedIn Live, Youtube, Vodcast and Podcast. Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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GUEST: Nabila Farhat - POSITION: Founder and Head Coach - COMPANY: Avar Coaching - TOPIC: The Songs That Shaped My Career - FORMAT: Podcast Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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GUEST: Suzann Cooper - POSITION: Regional Talent Acquisition Manager, ANZ, China and Japan - COMPANY: Baxter International - TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag - FORMAT: Podcast Support the show Join RUBBERBAND today!By Edan Haddock
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Leading with Impact: Oonagh Flanagan CMO at FunLab, on Commerciality, Leadership, and Career Courage
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37:55In this episode of CMO Chapters, Lucy Bolan sits down with Oonagh Flanagan, Chief Marketing Officer at FunLab—the parent company of brands like Holy Moly, Strike Bowling, and Hijinx Hotel. With over 23 years of marketing experience across diverse industries, including consumer finance, online casino, and prop tech, Oonagh shares her journey from Ir…
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