Best Josh Farr Founder Podcasts (2025)

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#49 - Readygrad CEO & Founder Owen Firth on Employability Lessons for Universities — Creating 20,000 Internships, Partnering with 6,000+ Companies and Redefining Career Readiness in Higher Education 54:47

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Today, on Better Student Leaders, Owen Firth, Chief Employability Officer at Readygrad, has spent over 20 years reshaping the graduate employment landscape in Australia. As Founder of Gradability and Ribit.net, and the driving force behind Readygrad’s work-readiness platforms that have connected 20,000 students to 6,000 employers, Owen is one of th…

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#62 - The Club King: How James Wilson Built the Largest University Clubs Program in the Southern Hemisphere 45:03

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Today on Better Student Leaders, meet James Wilson, Clubs Manager at Arc UNSW and the architect behind the largest university clubs program in the entire Southern Hemisphere. Under his leadership, Arc has grown to more than 413 clubs, grown to over 80,000 new memberships, overhauled governance and compliance, reinvented training for 850 club execut…

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#61 - How Can Uni Clubs Get Sponsors? 💰 Josh does Q&A with UNSW Club Leaders on Campus! 11:32

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Today on Better Student Leaders, we’re doing something different. This episode was recorded live at UNSW with leaders from across a dozen clubs, where Josh spent the final ten minutes of the workshop taking completely unfiltered, anything-goes audience questions on one theme: how student clubs can build stronger, smarter, more valuable industry par…

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#60 - If You Don’t Know About It, You Can’t Stop It: RespectX CEO, Sally Calder on Safety, Data and Culture Change in Universities 47:12

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In this powerful episode of Better Student Leaders, Josh sits down with Sally Calder, CEO and Co-Founder of RespectX and one of Australia’s leading voices on workplace culture, psychosocial safety, and gender-based harm. After decades spanning Parliament House, state and federal government, child protection, sexual assault services and 15 years as …

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#59 - Building Australia's first student-focused VC fund: How Club President Mana Vinothkumar is using Courage, Community and Cracked Ideas to Get Ahead! 16:19

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Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh sits down with Mana Venothkumar, international student, biomedical engineer, former President of the Sydney University Society of Medical Innovation, Startmate Summer Fellow, and now Investment Associate at NextGen Ventures, Australia’s first student-run VC fund backing student founders. By listening, you will …

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#58 - Dr Hugh Gundlach on Avoiding Death by PowerPoint, Saving Lectures and How to Communicate and Connect When You Speak 37:41

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Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh sits down with Dr Hugh Gundlach, Lecturer in Education at the University of Melbourne and author of viral articles How to Avoid “Death by PowerPoint” and To Save In-Person Lectures, Unis Need to Provide Lessons Worth Showing Up For. Hugh’s research and experience bridge the gap between education, design, and hu…

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#57 - Workshop Participant to World Cup Leader: The Akshad Shalah Story of Stepping Up, Showing Up and Following Up 15:59

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Today on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by Akshad Shalah, a La Trobe University student whose leadership journey began when friends “pushed” him to attend a Campus Consultancy workshop. Fast forward two years, and he’s gone from sitting in the audience to flying internationally to represent Australia at the Enactus World Cup in Thailand, servin…

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#56 - Australia's Shopify King: How Tim Sullivan Transformed RMIT’s Online Experience + How Your Website Is Key To Your Student Success! 25:03

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Today on Better Student Leaders, we dive into a Website Makeover Masterclass with Tim Sullivan, Founder of Sonder Sites, a creative powerhouse specialising in Shopify and Shopify Plus for universities. “Everyone shops online, but students expect a certain level of quality. If your website doesn’t match what they’re used to, they’ll leave.” From reb…

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#55 - Does Leadership Training Work? Irina Wong and Josh Farr Reconnect 12 Months Later to Find Out! 20:59

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Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh Farr reconnects with Irina Wong, President of UNSW Hall and the Inter-Residential Council, exactly one year after she attended leadership training. Together, they explore what happens after the workshop, when the theory meets reality. Irina reflects on the challenges of leading friends, balancing multiple roles…

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#54 - Communication Masterclass with TEDx Hobart Director & TEDx Speaker Coach Theo Kapodistrias (Author of A Way with Words) 38:42

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Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh Farr sits down with Theo Kapodistrias - TEDx Hobart Director, lawyer, award-winning speaker, and author of A Way With Words. Together, they unpack what it takes to communicate with clarity, confidence, and connection. Theo shares insights from years of coaching TEDx speakers and leading communication workshops,…

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#53 - The Presidents of UNSW: Lessons in Leadership, Culture and Community from Five College Leaders 27:53

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Today, on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by five remarkable student college presidents from the University of New South Wales residential colleges: Camilla from International House, Cooper from Goldstein, Daniel from Colombo, Luc from UNSW Hall, and Zoe from Philip Baxter. These student leaders share powerful lessons on service, teamwork, cultu…

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#52 - The Smith Family CEO Doug Taylor on Equity, Education, AI and how being a 'Reformer' is the secret to long-term impact and patient change! 49:38

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Today on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by Doug Taylor, CEO of The Smith Family - one of Australia’s most trusted charities, supporting over 200,000 young people and families each year to overcome educational disadvantage. In this conversation, Doug opens up about his why, the leadership lessons that have shaped him, and why being a “reformer” …

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#51 - Q&A with Josh: “Pull the future forward!” + a Step-by-Step guide to build your OWN niche podcast 27:56

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In this rare ‘behind-the-scenes’ episode, you’ll hear students from Adelaide University ask their questions following a 3 hour leadership workshop. Josh answers: What do I do if I can’t get motivated? How do I manage my time when something unexpected comes up? What do I do if I’m ‘impatient’ and ambitious? How do I find a mentor? After I connect on…

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#50 - Hacking College: Why Your Major Doesn’t Matter (and What Really Does) with Scott Carlson & Dr Ned Scott Laff 47:20

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Today on Better Student Leaders, Josh Farr sits down with Scott Carlson, senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education, and Dr Ned Scott Laff, a veteran academic and co-author of Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn’t Matter — and What Really Does. Together, they challenge one of higher education’s oldest myths: that your major determines your…

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#48 - Student Clubs Build Community: How Three Women Are Bringing a Club Back to Life at Griffith University 8:03

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We’re on campus at Griffith University (Nathan) with three inspiring women: Harmony Tree, Treasurer and Founding Member; Alpa, Vice-President; and Lana, incoming President of the Griffith Women in Engineering (WIE) Club. Two years ago, the club didn’t exist — today, it’s thriving, creating connection, confidence, and career opportunities for women …

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#47 – The Philosophy of Leadership: Harry Moffitt (Australian Special Forces Veteran) on how Ethics, Praxis and Mentorship are Keys to Growing Young Minds and Community Leaders 59:27

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Today, on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by Australian Special Forces veteran and corporate psychologist Harry Moffitt — author of The Fourth Pillar and Eleven Bats. After 25 years, 11 tours and 1000 days with the SAS, Harry has trained and worked with the best in the military, sport, and corporate realms. In this episode, we explore how his ph…

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#46 - Paul Majumdar Grew His Club 9x, Won a University Council Seat and now Represents 60,000 Students: How 'Saying Yes' Is a Key to Success! 19:06

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Today, on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by Paul Majumdar — University Council Member at Deakin University, National Executive of the National Union of Students, and President of Deakin Social Club. In just three years, Paul has gone from a first-year student running a small 50-member club to leading one of Deakin’s largest student communities,…

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#45 - From Club President to CEO: Jessica Brown on How Relationships, Connection, Courage and Getting ‘Stuck In’ Build Better Student Leaders 44:14

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Today on Better Student Leaders, we’re on campus at Griffith University Gold Coast with someone who’s lived the student leadership journey from both sides of the fence. Back in 2006, Jessica Brown started as a Club President — and by 2007, she was named Club Administrator of the Year by the Griffith University Student Guild. Nearly two decades late…

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#44 - From 100,000 Conversations to One Powerful Book: My new book on Leadership is out now! 26:51

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In this special episode of Espresso Exchanges, host Vaibhav Kashyap sits down with Josh Farr, founder of Campus Consultancy, international speaker, and best-selling author of Lessons from 100,000 Student Leaders. Josh has spent almost a decade training young leaders around the world—and in this conversation, he distills what he’s learned about turn…

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#43 - 2x Olympian and QLD Olympic Council President Paul ‘Gonzo’ Gonzalez on The 1% Rule: How a $2.2 Million Fundraiser, a $120 Million Opponent, and a Team-First Mindset Redefine Leadership 51:45

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Today, on Better Student Leaders, Two-time Olympian, silver medalist, and President of the Queensland Olympic Council, Paul “Gonzo” Gonzalez has spent decades studying what separates good players from great ones. From leading Australia to a baseball silver medal to delivering a record-breaking $2.2 million fundraiser in 24 hours, Gonzo’s life has b…

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#42 - Leading through Fear into Courage: How First-Year Engineer Mariefinah Marcuelo is Reviving the Women in Engineering Podcast at the University of Auckland 15:00

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What does leadership look like when it arrives — even in your first year of university? In this inspiring episode of Better Student Leaders, we meet Mariefinah Pollen Marcuelo, a first-year engineering student at the University of Auckland, whose experience in a recent leadership workshop sparked a powerful idea: to revive the Women in Engineering …

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#41 Vice-Chancellor George Williams on Building a Personal Brand: How Higher Education Must Build Trust and Shape the Future of Democracy 31:39

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Today on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University — one of Australia’s preeminent constitutional law experts, author of 43 books, and a barrister who has appeared before the High Court. Beyond the law, Professor Williams is redefining what it means to be a univers…

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#40 - Empathy Safaris, AI and the Future of Student Life: How RMIT's Associate Director of Student Life Tim Burdeu uses Curiosity to Rethink the World of Work 46:01

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In this episode of Better Student Leaders, host Josh Farr speaks with Tim Burdeu, Associate Director of Student Life at RMIT University and Board Director of the Student Experience Network. With more than two decades of experience across Australia, New Zealand and Vietnam, Tim shares how curiosity, adaptive leadership and co-design are reshaping th…

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#39 UNE's Vice-Chancellor and CEO, Chris Moran: Future-Proofing Universities through Courage, Community and Kindness 43:03

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What does it take to future-proof universities and how can student leaders shape the next decade of higher education? In this episode of Better Student Leaders, Josh Farr is joined by Professor Chris Moran, Vice-Chancellor and CEO of the University of New England. With a career spanning CSIRO, UQ, Curtin, and now UNE, Professor Moran has led world-…

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#38 Ambition Loves Company: Branding Masterclass with Bond University’s Director of Marketing and Brand, Shannon Tricklebank 40:07

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#37 How Hannah Arndt Climbed Australia's Tallest Building After Attending Our Growth Mindset Workshop - Special Student Episode 9:04

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In this special student highlight on Better Student Leaders, we sit down with Hannah Arndt — Juris Doctor candidate, Griffith University, and 2025 Gold Coast Mayor’s Student Ambassador. Just weeks ago, Hannah faced her biggest fear: climbing Q1, the tallest building in Australia. What began with tears and hesitation transformed into one of her prou…

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#36 International Award-Winning Mentoring Program Coordinator Shivani Tholasi on the Tips, Tricks and Secrets to Make YOUR Mentoring Program Succeed 22:49

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Today on Better Student Leaders, I’m joined by Shivani Tholasi, Membership and Higher Education Coordinator at the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand. Shivani has coordinated the Most Impactful Mentoring Program Award three years in a row, recognised internationally on the Mentorloop platform. In this episode, Shivani share…

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#35 Scaling to 160,000 young people with CEO of The Youth Impact Foundation, Andy Skidmore: The power of relationships, humans and 'leading with' 33:45

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In this episode of Better Student Leaders, I sit down with Andy Skidmore, CEO of the Youth Impact Foundation — a not-for-profit that now reaches over 160,000 young people each year across Australia and New Zealand. Andy shares the remarkable journey from founding Burn Bright to integrating nine youth organisations into one collaborative model. We d…

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#34 Why Great Student Leaders Quit - Whitepaper based on 150+ years of experience in residential accommodation 36:31

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In this special edition of Better Student Leaders, Josh reads aloud his whitepaper Why Great Student Leaders Quit: Redesigning Residential Leadership that Builds College Culture without Student Leaders Burning Out. Drawing on insights from more than a dozen senior staff and student leaders across eight Australian universities, the paper explores th…

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#33 Inside the Student Experience Network: CEO, Paul Clayton on Service and Leadership 29:29

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📖 Episode Summary From managing leisure centres in the UK to leading UQ Sport, steering the QUT Guild through reform, and now shaping the Student Experience Network, Paul Clayton has spent his career building communities where students thrive. In this conversation, Paul shares what makes a great student organisation, the difference between student …

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#032 Opportunity + Confidence = Momentum: Building Leaders at UoW Pulse with Jaimee Evans and DJ 31:39

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In this episode of Better Student Leaders, Josh sits down with Jaimee Evans (Student Events Manager, UoW Pulse) and Demelza “DJ” Jones (Student Experience Manager, UoW Pulse) to explore how the University of Wollongong builds thriving student communities through leadership, events, and clubs. From major cultural events like Diwali to grassroots vol…

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#031 Passion + Humility: Stef Maccar’s Formula for Leadership Growth 32:41

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In this episode of Better Student Leaders, host Josh Farr chats with Stef Maccar, a trailblazer in student engagement with over 15 years of experience at Monash Student Association and a Director on the Student Experience Network Board. Stef shares how an unexpected start in student radio reshaped her career, and how that passion evolved into build…

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#030 How to set goals (featuring a Dose of Pharma) 32:08

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How do you set and achieve your goals? In this episode, you will hear my thoughts on the importance of goal setting, how to focus on the life you want to create and actionable tips to bring that life into reality! A big thanks to the Dose of Pharma Vodcast (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TQiJp0Rk9GiHDGIRTktIQ) team for this interview. Reach out…

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#029 Mastering Your Energy (an excerpt from our monthly coaching program) 39:07

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How do you have abundant energy and keep it all day long? In this episode, I’ll share with you an example from our monthly coaching program where we take a range of high performing leaders through the skills, mindsets, frameworks and tactics to level-up their energy and keep them performing at their best. If you’re looking for an energy-edge, this …

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#028 How to get experience with no experience 46:22

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In this episode, you'll hear from 4 of the 6 guests on our recent Coffee with Campus Consultancy episode to help you get experience and stand out as a volunteer! Our guests include: Thenu Herath, CEO, Oaktree (https://www.linkedin.com/company/oaktreeau/) Vishwa Mehta ⭐, Founder/Curator/Licensee, TEDxVictoriaUniversity (https://www.linkedin.com/comp…

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#027 Mental Resilience for Leaders 20:02

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In this episode, you'll hear Patty Jin interview Josh about self-awareness, emotional intelligence and entrepreneurship. Patty has amassed hundreds of subscribers on her Youtube Channel and thousands of views talking about her weight-loss journey. If you're interested in developing the skills and mindsets to overcome challenges in your life, we hop…

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#026 Supporting & Engaging Students 1:08:15

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In this episode, Josh from Campus Consultancy sits down with 6 expert guests in the industry and talk about how to support and engage students. You'll hear from: Julian O'Shea, CEO, Unbound + Director, Wattle Fellowship, University of Melbourne Jeremy Grunfeld, Head of University Partnerships, Forage Jeanette Cheah, CEO and Founder, Hacker Exchange…

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#025 How leaders use LinkedIn to stand out and find work 47:44

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In this episode, you'll hear from an interview I did with Andy Foote, the mastermind behind Linkedinsights.com. If you're looking to level up your skills, check out our online course Stand out with confidence on LinkedIn via https://campusconsultancy.thinkific.com/. Let us know what you thought of this episode and send your feedback and thoughts to…

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#024 Graduate Employment Tips from 7 Career Experts 1:12:41

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In this episode, you will hear the recording of an interactive Campus Consultancy LIVE streamed event where we sit down with 7 career experts in 70-minutes to learn how YOU can land a grad job in Australia. If you're looking for an edge on your employability, this is the podcast for you. You'll hear from: * Jessica Beard, Canva University Programs …

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#023 How did Campus Consultancy begin? Origin stories and top tips for budding entrepreneurs. 53:26

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From Episode 1 of "Teach me what you know" with podcaster, meditation guru and University of Melbourne student, Jesse Aaron-Raiz. Thanks for having me on Jesse, and I hope you enjoy this episode. *** Source: https://zenden.blog/2021/03/26/podcast-1-josh-farr-how-to-create-value-for-your-customers-and-adapt-to-a-rapidly-changing-world/ In this episo…

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#022 How To Get A Casual Job In Melbourne 45:06

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How do you get a casual job in Melbourne after COVID-19? In this podcast, I share 7 steps to landing a job. According to a study from UTS/Macquarie University, 61% of international students lost their jobs due to COVID-19. As of October 28th, 2020, Melbourne retail and hospitality is opening back up and NOW IS THE TIME to land a job. In this video …

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#021 Ft. Dr. Jo Newton: Former Club Leader, AFR Top 100 Women of Influence, Chair of Youth Voices Leadership Team & Enactus Alumni 41:10

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Our next guest is Dr. Jo Newton, a 2018 Australian Financial Review Top 100 Woman of Influence & Chair of Youth Voices Leadership Team. Growing up in Melbourne, Jo was told at 16-years old that she was “too smart to study agriculture” before moving to regional New South Wales to enrol in a Bachelor of Rural Sciences at the University of New England…

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#020 Ft. Guy Kawasaki: New York Times Best-Selling Author, Chief Evangelist of Canva, TEDx Speaker & Serial Silicon-Valley Entrepreneur 14:34

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Our next guest is Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist of Canva, one of Australia’s unicorn startups & an online digital design platform used by hundreds of student clubs across the country. Guy has done it all. Before he was working with Aussie startups, he was the chief evangelist of Apple, CEO of multiple companies himself & co-founded others. He is a…

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#019 Ft. Jim Whalley: South Australia’s Chief Entrepreneur, Former Co-Founder & CEO of Nova Systems (550+ Employees) on Celebrating Entrepreneurship 31:44

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Our next guest is Jim Whalley, South Australia’s Chief Entrepreneur. Before entering the business world, Jim joined the Royal Australian Air Force straight out of school where he was a pilot for 27 years. He then returned to complete his MBA at the University of Adelaide & in 2000 Co-Founded Nova Systems which he lead as CEO for 16-years, growing t…

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#018 Nigeria (Next Step Forum): 7-Principles of Entrepreneurship That I Learned Building Campus Consultancy (Whatsapp Chat) 31:12

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On this episode of the Campus Experience, you will hear the condensed of a 2.5hr workshop that I ran for the Next Step Forum in Nigeria where 256 young Nigerian leaders came together to hear about my journey. By using a combination of Whatsapp voice messages & text responses to questions, we conducted the session so it was mobile compatible & inter…

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#017 Ft. Mariam Mohammed: Founder of MoneyGirl & President of SUPRA ’18. #LetsTalkAboutMoney 36:07

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Our next guest, is Mariam Mohammed: recent President of the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA), & in fact the youngest President in the 40+ year history of the organisation, where she managed a team of 17 staff, 28 councillors & a $1.6m budget to benefit ~25,000 post-graduate students . Alongside her co-President Kiri…

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#016 Ft. Mads Grummet: CEO of GirledWorld & STEM Advocate For Women 47:17

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Our next guest is Mads Grummet, CEO of GirledWorld, an organisation that’s ewpowered more than 20,000 high-school girls lifting their aspirations towards careers in STEM. A passionate advocate for equality, Mads is the mother of 4-teenage girls herself & in this episode we cover everything from life as an early stage founder, changing careers & sta…

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#015 Ft. Tony Nash: Building a $113m Business (FY18) & Leading With Empowerment 44:37

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Our next guest is Tony Nash, CEO of the 100% Australian owned company Booktopia. Tony went into business with a budget of just $10 per day. After their first year in business, Booktopia was selling more than $100,000 worth of stock per month, and now, more than 14-years later, employs 200+ people, sells a book every 6.1 seconds & in the last financ…

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#014 Ft. Jacob Masina: Board Director at the University of Sydney Union & Former Club President 54:44

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Our next guest is Jacob Masina, one of thirteen Board Directors at the University of Sydney Union, a not-for-profit body looking after more than 50,000 students, staff, alumni & who are responsible for the financial management & allocation of $29million. Prior to this role, Jacob was the President of the Sydney Arts Student Society (SASS) - the off…

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#012 Ft. Zack Bryers, Young Australian of the Year ACT 2018, Gridiron World Cup Athlete & Founder 56:01

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Our next guest is Zack Bryers, Young Australian of the Year ACT 2018. After going through his own personal journey of struggles, including experiences homelessness, PTSD & receiving more than 250 rejections from job applications, Zack’s ability to develop himself is remarkable. He served in the Australian Armed Forces in Afghanistan (2011) and only…