Best Jenelle Mcmaster Podcasts (2025)

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Confronting Bias in AI with Tracey Spicer 29:57

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3M ago29:57

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Today, we’re stepping into one of the most urgent conversations in tech right now: bias in artificial intelligence. Tracey Spicer AM is a Walkley Award-winning journalist, author, and longtime activist for gender equity. In this episode, she unpacks the unseen biases coded into the technologies we use every day—and what happens when we leave them u…

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The Future of Work and The Australian Lifestyle (Part 2) 14:40

4M ago14:40

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If you haven't already, be sure to go back and listen to Part 1 of this episode with renowned social demographer Bernard Salt, where he lays the groundwork for understanding the dynamics at play in our society. From the housing market to the care economy and labour force participation, Bernard explores the challenges and opportunities ahead, advoca…

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The Future of Work and The Australian Lifestyle with Bernard Salt 34:47

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Welcome to Season Six of Change Happens. This season, we're going to explore the forces shaping the future of work. From emerging trends to technological developments, we'll uncover what's changing and how we're adapting. Bernard Salt AM is a leading demographer and futurist who has spent decades analysing the forces shaping society. In this episod…

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Change Happens Season 6 - Coming Soon... 1:17

6M ago1:17

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A quarter of the way into this century, it’s the perfect time to step back, reflect, and consider what has changed—and what’s about to—across workplaces, industries, and our lives. This season, Jenelle McMaster—Deputy CEO and People & Culture Leader at EY—explores the forces shaping the future of work. From emerging trends to technological advancem…

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Change Happens with Prof. Andrew Wilks - episode 59 29:30

8M ago29:30

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"The moment of discovery, that sense of awe and wonderment, is something I wish every scientist could experience." In this captivating episode, Professor Andrew Wilks takes us on a journey from the council estates of Liverpool to the forefront of molecular cancer biology. A scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Andrew’s career spans the discovery of JAK p…

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Change Happens with Alice Chun - episode 58 29:06

9M ago29:06

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"Light gives safety, light gives hope, and I can see why children see the magic in it." Alice Min Soo Chun is a humanitarian entrepreneur whose journey began with a simple yet profound idea: light can change lives. From creating origami-inspired solar lights to distributing them in disaster-stricken areas and war zones, Alice’s work has impacted vu…

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Change Happens with Dan Rosen - episode 57 30:05

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"The music industry was the canary in the coal mine for digital disruption. What happened to us is now happening to every other industry." Dan Rosen’s career has been a balancing act between law, music, and leadership. He started out living a "double life" as a lawyer by day and a musician by night. This unique combination of skills eventually led …

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Change Happens with Robert Pradolin - episode 56 30:22

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“We’ve all got a role to play, it's incrementally happening every single day, it’s being normalised. We have to draw the line and say, enough.” Sometimes, professional experience in one field leads to using those skills to make a difference. This has been the case for Robert Pradolin, who has taken his more than 40 years of experience in the proper…

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Change Happens with Leisel Jones - episode 55 31:40

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“You think ‘Oh, I worked so hard for something I thought was going to change everything and it didn’t” Even Olympic gold loses its shine. What happens when everything you set out to achieve ends up feeling like a fleeting moment? Leisel Jones is an Australian icon and regarded as one of the world's greatest ever female swimmers. Now a published aut…

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Science Speed Dating: Dr Carolyn Pritchett & JK Explore Growth Mindset 15:39

1y ago15:39

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In these new bonus, quickfire episodes, the Groov workplace science team explore themes from previous guests of Open Minded. In this first Science Speed Dating episode, Groov neuroscientist Dr Carolyn Pritchett dives more into Growth Mindset which came up in the popular recent interview with Gilbert Enoka. In this 15 minute bitesize episode, Dr Car…

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Leading with the Mind: Gilbert Enoka and the All Blacks' Legacy 1:04:16

1y ago1:04:16

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In this episode of Open Minded with Sir John Kirwan, we're treated to an in-depth conversation with Gilbert Enoka, the legendary mental skills coach known for his transformative work during his 23 year tenure with the All Blacks. The discussion delved into Enoka's personal and professional journey, providing deep insights into leadership, mental re…

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Change Happens with Prof. Dr Megan Davis - episode 54 25:41

1y ago25:41

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On today’s episode we explore what happens when change doesn’t happen. Professor Dr Megan Davis is a professor of constitutional law known for her work in creating the Uluru Statement from the Heart and advocating for the 2023 Voice referendum. As an international human rights lawyer, Scientia Professor, and academic, Megan discusses the lessons sh…

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Change Happens with Simon Crowe - episode 53 35:55

1y ago35:55

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“It was the most horrendous thing that's ever happened, it was really challenging, and unfortunately made me distrustful of people, which is just not my normal stance” Not many people can say they have built something out of nothing and have stayed true to their vision and purpose. Simon Crowe, the Founder and Managing Director of Grill’d, is on a …

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Future Proofing Leadership w/ Kirsten Patterson (CEO of IoD New Zealand) 59:56

1+ y ago59:56

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In this episode of Open Minded, Sir John Kirwan (JK) sits down with Kirsten Patterson, the CEO of the Institute of Directors New Zealand, to explore the dynamic world of governance and leadership. Together, they delve into the nuances of effective board management and strategic leadership that can steer organizations towards success in 2024 and bey…

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Unlocking Sustained Peak Performance 52:22

1+ y ago52:22

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Sir John Kirwan is back! After a two year hiatus, Sir John Kirwan is back with the Open Minded podcast. Kicking off season two he interviews not one, not two, but three Doctors! He gets their expert insights on "performance care" - how organizations can support employee peak performance through a culture of care. With guest neuroscientist Dr. Carol…

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Change Happens with Simone Clarke - episode 52 39:01

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"What's the legacy we want to leave our kids? I don't want my kids to grow up in a world where women are abused and racism is just part of the DNA, absolutely not required, shouldn't be here, so how do we change it?" When it comes to the achievement of gender equality and the fight for human rights, the path to success requires big changes to happe…

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Change Happens with Ronni Kahn - episode 51 36:59

1+ y ago36:59

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“I have no idea why I was the person that chose to fix the problem of surplus food. But I was. And that is the blessing that I have received, and the gift that I have received.” Ronni Kahn AO, is a vibrant force of energy, exuding a warm honesty accompanied by her infectious and unavoidable smile. In this episode, Ronni shares with Jenelle McMaster…

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Change Happens with Mike Baird - episode 50 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

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"24 hours of madness ensued, and at the end of that I found myself standing in the premier’s office and saying “my goodness, how did this happen” Mike Baird AO, former Premier of NSW and now CEO of HammondCare and Chair of Cricket Australia, shares insights into his personal journey and key moments of change with host Jenelle McMaster. This is an o…

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Change Happens with Craig Tiley - episode 49 41:10

2y ago41:10

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Despite many obstacles in his path, Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia, successfully lead his team to run two Australian Opens during the pandemic. In this episode of Change Happens with host Jenelle McMaster, Craig explains how it was an “opportunity to show people what is possible". Host: Jenelle McMaster Deputy CEO Oceania and Markets Leader a…

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Change Happens with Dr Jemma Green - episode 48 26:18

2y ago26:18

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Dr Jemma Green has helped create one of the biggest innovation transformations to the energy market in years... “And lots of people would say, well, you can't do the Uberfication of electricity because it's different. And for me, it was like, well, it's not like you can't, but it takes something more. And maybe we're really naive in anticipating ac…

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Change Happens with Kirstin Ferguson - episode 47 33:37

2y ago33:37

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“I think I, as a leader, learned a lot about diversity and inclusion. And it's not enough as leaders to just say, I want diversity and hope it's going to follow unwittingly. And I think it's just, again, because of who I am, it was incredibly inclusive, so I had no barriers to entry. I celebrated every single woman equally. And as a result, that vi…

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Change Happens with Dr Darren Burgess - episode 46 36:02

2+ y ago36:02

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“Can I do it? There was a massive amount of self-doubt when I took the job about a month later. The coach, Rafa Benitez, left … and took 18 staff with him. The whole department was gutted. There was me and an assistant coach to take the superstars through a training session … I was pitch side for Australia versus Serbia on Wednesday, arrived on Fri…

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Change Happens Power Bite Edition Dr Bronwyn King AO 3:22

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POWERFUL LESSONS IN CHANGE – BITE-SIZED. "...maybe more than a thousand of my patients had either died or suffered absolutely terribly as a result of tobacco, and then there I am finding out that my own money invests in the companies that make the products that are killing them." In this Power Bite edition of the Change Happens podcast, Founder and…

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Change Happens Power Bite Edition with Sir John Kirwan 4:12

2+ y ago4:12

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POWERFUL LESSONS IN CHANGE – BITE-SIZED. “…somewhere along the way people said don't take your real self to work..... The future for leadership is actually being way more authentic and bringing your real self to work.” In this Power Bite mini-episode of the Change Happens Podcast, host Jenelle McMaster and JK delve into a combined conversation that…

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Change Happens Power Bite Edition with Hugh Van Cuylenburg 4:44

2+ y ago4:44

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POWERFUL LESSONS IN CHANGE – BITE-SIZED. "I’m feeling pressure that I have to be okay ’cause I’m the “resilience guy” so if I’m not okay does that mean, you know, that I’m just a fraud?" In this Power Bite mini episode of the Change Happens podcast, host Jenelle McMaster is joined by Founding Director and Facilitator of the Resilience Project, Hugh…

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Change Happens Power Bite Edition with Christine Nixon AO QPM 4:39

2+ y ago4:39

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POWERFUL LESSONS IN CHANGE – BITE-SIZED. “The woman making that statement had lost two kids at the fires, and I figured to myself she's lost her kids. You know she's lost other family and friends and what I've lost is a reputation, so I need to get over it. And I need to be able to be here supporting those people in the recovery of their communitie…

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Change Happens Power Bite Edition with Holly Ransom 4:03

2+ y ago4:03

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POWERFUL LESSONS IN CHANGE – BITE-SIZED. “My 5ft tall grandmother Dorothy had inserted herself between Goliath and this poor girl on the checkout and said how dare you talk to that young woman like that, you apologise....... I said grandma that was so brave, and she said honey if you walk past it you tell the world it's OK." Holly Ransom is a globa…

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Change Happens with Simon Griffiths - episode 45 1:01:58

3y ago1:01:58

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“We had a different view of what the world should look like, and no one was building it….. we had this deep fire in our belly, this stubbornness to will that world into existence…. that has showed that there’s a different way to do capitalism." Simon Griffiths is the Co-Founder & CEO at Who Gives A Crap. If that’s not enough to get you interested i…

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Change Happens with Naomi Steer - episode 44 50:54

3y ago50:54

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“Whenever I speak to refugees the three things that they would say are priorities are.… Number one security, once you’ve achieved that, it’s education…the stepping stone and something you can not take away, you can lose everything else but you can hold on to your education, and the third thing, is to have proper livelihoods and income so you can su…

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Jenelle McMaster | Open Minded to Change 49:02

3y ago49:02

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In this special bonus episode, Open Minded crosses over with the Change Happens podcast. Host and EY Oceania Deputy CEO Jenelle McMaster joins JK for a wide ranging double interview. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode deals with issues of suicide and suicidal ruminations. Listener discretion is advised. Why is change scary? It’s a big question. …

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Change Happens with Sir John Kirwan - episode 43 50:46

3y ago50:46

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“…somewhere along the way people said don't take your real self to work.... I don't think that's the future for leadership. The future for leadership is actually being way more authentic.” Sir John Kirwan, better known as JK, is a former All Black and 1987 Rugby World Cup winner. He became a “Sir” in 2012, recognised not only for his international …

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Mel Upton | Balancing performance and care in business 50:35

3y ago50:35

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Mel Upton is the CEO of Positive Group APAC, a mental wellbeing company focussed on leadership training and group learning. She’s also a veteran of the legal industry and has led wellbeing programs throughout her 25 year legal career. Mel joins JK from a hotel room in Auckland on her first international trip since the start of the pandemic, another…

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Change Happens with Dr Andrew White - Episode 42 49:30

3y ago49:30

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“I don’t think there has ever been in recent history a greater need for change and when you look at the big challenges facing companies…….. and therefore the pressure that leaders are under… if we can demystify how do we bring about transformation….. we can really serve the world.” In this episode of Change Happens, host Jenelle McMaster is joined …

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Rob and Lach | A business founded on wellbeing 53:33

3y ago53:33

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Robbie Hicks and Lachland Bradford are the hosts of the Funny Business podcast and co-founders of the Wellbeing Network. After JKs recent appearance on Funny Business, the boys join us on Open Minded to provide an intimate look at the foundation of their business, and how they have embedded wellbeing into the core of their company. Rob and Lach sha…

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Nikki Hart | How nutrition feeds mental wellbeing 58:05

3y ago58:05

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Nikki Hart is a NZ registered nutritionist and weight management expert. Nikki became well known as “The Evil Diet Witch” when she hosted the TV series ‘Eat Yourself Whole’ and ‘The Fat Chance’. In this episode, Nikki talks to JK about the connection between good nutritional practices and better mental wellbeing. They discuss the results of the rec…

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Change Happens with David Thodey - Episode 41 56:04

3y ago56:04

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“I deeply deeply believe that innovation is so critical to any society, any business, because it defines the human essence - our creativity, our ability to innovate and change and redefine, is what creates value… across all the value chains…. Innovation is this constant pursuit of improvement of doing things better and smarter.” In this episode of …

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Jase Te Patu | Mana, Māori mindfulness practices, and mental wellbeing 1:02:52

3y ago1:02:52

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In this episode, Jase Te Patu talks to JK about growing up between worlds in New Zealand, and finding his way to mental wellbeing through rediscovering the wisdom contained in the traditional wellbeing practices of Māori and other indigenous cultures. Jase gives JK the down low on the work M3 Mindfulness are doing in schools across the country, sha…

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Tazmayn Goode | The importance of diversity & uncovering our biases 1:00:48

3y ago1:00:48

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JK is joined this week by Tazmayn Goode, a South African expat, who founded the 360 Academy and Wellness Hub to bring wellness programs to leaders and employees in businesses around Australia. She’s also in the process of launching Empowered, a program building pathways into the workforce for disadvantaged communities, from indigenous youth and ref…

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Change Happens with Linda Brown - Episode 40 57:25

3y ago57:25

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“For me it’s about the head the hand and the heart…..The head is the knowledge and the wisdom, ........ and the hand is being able to apply that……It’s about teaching people how to learn and how to take the information they can access and actually take that information and apply it in a way that has purpose and impact” In this episode of Change Happ…

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Tofe Evans | Recovery, Resilience, & Ultra-Marathon Running 1:03:25

3y ago1:03:25

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JK sits down with Tofe Evans, a young man with a big resume; author of ‘Everyone has a plan until shit hits the fan’, ultra-marathon runner, wellness coach, and business owner. Tofe talks candidly about his addictions to drugs, alcohol and external validation, and shares the tools he has developed to build practical resilience and overcome these st…