The Canberra Business Podcast

With 36 years of experience in personal injury management, Susie Walford, General Manager of Federal Self-Insurance at Employers Mutual Limited (EML), offers a powerful perspective on building purpose-driven workplaces that prioritize both people and performance.

In this compelling conversation, Walford reveals how EML—Australia’s largest personal injury claims provider—has cultivated an award-winning culture while deliver...

Is your business ready for the new AML/CTF reform? ACT AML's Director, Tim Bourke has everything you need to know to be prepared on this episode of the Canberra Business Podcast! 

Tim brings us along as he explains the new Tranche 2 reforms, who exactly is going to be affected, how you can protect your business, and when the deadline will hit.  Tim explains how ACT AML delivers tailored risk assessments for businesses...

Meet Andrew Waghchoure, the passionate owner and head coach behind Little Kickers ACT, who's bringing structured football skills development to Canberra's youngest residents. After 14 years in the classroom, this primary school teacher is channeling his love for education and football into a growing business that's capturing the attention of families across the region.

Little Kickers isn't your typical ...

A thriving workplace isn't just about attractive salaries – it's about nurturing employee engagement that drives productivity, innovation, and business growth. Sarah Rajic, Managing Director of Capital Recruit, reveals that engaged employees can be 200-300% more productive than their disengaged counterparts, directly impacting your bottom line.

Drawing from her dual perspectives as both a successful business lead...

What if AI could make us better humans instead of replacing us? That's the question at the heart of Evolutioned's journey from traditional management consulting to AI innovation.

Joel Madden, Evolutioned's CEO, takes us through his company's fascinating transformation as they developed Ambience, their flagship AI product designed to help organizations tackle conversations they've been avoiding. Rat...

What does the ACT's fiscal future look like under new Treasurer Chris Steel, MLA? The answer shapes everything from housing affordability to business growth across Canberra.

This illuminating conversation tackles the hard questions Chamber members are asking about development approvals, property rates, and business taxation in the ACT. Mr. Steel addresses concerns about approval processes moving at "snail's ...

What does it take to build a thriving healthcare business in an underserved market? Dr. John Deery, CEO of YourGP and chair of the Australian GP Alliance, reveals the fascinating intersection of medicine and entrepreneurship in this eye-opening conversation.

From his competitive drive to enter medicine to building a healthcare network that now employs 45 doctors and 60 staff across multiple Canberra locations, Dr. Deery sh...

In this episode, Greg Harford talks to Clarke Smith from CareSuper about his role, how CareSuper engages with businesses to help them support their employees, why employers need to offer a default super scheme for their teams, and upcoming changes to superannuation rules, including PayDay Super, coming in from next year.

Note: the information discussed in this podcast is general information only and doesn’t take into account your ob...

What does it really take to turn a handyman service into a thriving family business? Jane Lombard and her husband Troy Wilkinson have spent six years building Hire a Hubby Western Creek into more than just a property maintenance company—they've created a trusted community resource that older residents and busy homeowners across Canberra rely on daily.

The journey hasn't been without its challenges. Jane shares ca...

The urban mobility landscape is changing, and ARIO stands at the forefront of this revolution. Founded just last year with a bold vision to transform how we move through cities, ARIO has quickly established itself as not just another scooter company, but a technology-driven solution to long-standing problems in the micro-mobility space.

Mitchell Price, Head of Government Relations for ARIO, reveals how their three-wheeled ...

When Dr. Chloe Lim discovered her hours as a molecular biologist and epigenetics researcher were being reduced due to funding cuts, she never imagined a request to twist balloons at a church event would transform her career path. Yet six years later, she's the award-winning owner of two thriving Canberra businesses that blend scientific knowledge with creative entertainment.

From laboratory research on DNA's &quo...

"Every six minutes, an Australian business is hacked. Is yours next?"

Roy Borekar, founder of Solution Tech and a 20-year cybersecurity veteran, shatters the dangerous myth that small businesses are too insignificant to attract hackers. In this eye-opening conversation with Greg Harford, Roy reveals why smaller operations are actually prime targets for cybercriminals who recognize these businesses lack the resour...

Chief Minister Andrew Barr offers candid insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Canberra in this wide-ranging conversation about economic growth, budget pressures, and infrastructure development.

Having served as Chief Minister since 2014 and in the Assembly since 2006, Barr reflects on the secrets to his political longevity: "A combination of good policy being good politics, effective campaigning, and ...

What happens when girls in one of Australia's most educated and affluent communities are quietly suffering the poorest mental health outcomes in the nation? The answer: Fearless Women steps in to transform young lives.

Glenda Stevens, founding CEO of Fearless Women and 2024 ACT Senior Woman of the Year, shares the remarkable journey of building an organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable girls and young women. ...

Craig Gillman believes he might have the best job in ACT government, and after listening to his vision for Canberra's city center, you might agree. As CEO of the City Renewal Authority, Gillman is at the forefront of transforming the capital's urban core into something truly dynamic, inclusive, and competitive.

Forget outdated stereotypes about Canberra being dull or family focused. Today's capital boasts th...

"Done is better than perfect" might be the most liberating advice for businesses struggling with content creation. In this revealing conversation, Ty Ridgeway, Managing Director of Shoelace Creative, shares practical wisdom about modern marketing that cuts through the noise of complicated strategies.

The digital landscape has shifted dramatically, with audiences now craving authentic, relatable content over polis...

What keeps you up at night about your business? For many Canberra entrepreneurs, the answer increasingly includes insurance costs, particularly skyrocketing workers' compensation premiums. This eye-opening conversation with Gallagher insurance brokers Ceshton Hanns and Andre Ferreira pulls back the curtain on the sometimes-mystifying world of commercial insurance.

The discussion tackles the pressing question of why premiums con...

What happens when we stop seeing disability and leadership as contradictory terms? Christina Ryan, founder of the Disability Leadership Institute and ACT nominee for Australian of the Year, is transforming how we understand professional achievement and organisational excellence. 

During our candid conversation, Christina shares the profound moment that sparked her mission: realising that disabled people weren't being ...