Time & Motion Podcast with Lee Stevens

Ever wonder how technology and artificial intelligence are transforming the real estate market? This episode features Ben Keehan, a game-changing entrepreneur who's shaking up the real estate industry in New Zealand and Australia. Ben takes us through his journey from the photocopier sales floor to the forefront of property tech innovation with his groundbreaking company, FISBO. Skeptical at first, Ben dives into the challenge...

Ready to unlock the secrets to emotional resilience and a fulfilling life? Join us as we feature Joe Pane, an emotional fitness and resilience coach, who shares his compelling journey from Melbourne, Australia, through academia and the corporate world, eventually finding his true calling in personal development. Joe opens up about his diverse experiences, including a revealing look at work-related fatalities and the surprising tran...

Ever wondered how AI can revolutionize your business from the ground up? Join us as we chat with Chris Dury, a seasoned IT professional with a fascinating journey from Toronto to Australia. Chris shares his rich experiences, including his transition from SharePoint consultancy to leading a digital advisory team, and how these roles have uniquely prepared him to harness the transformative power of AI today. This episode promises to ...

Embark on an enlightening journey with Debbie Ireland, where we navigate the currents of Microsoft 365 and the winds of workplace productivity.

As the mastermind behind the Digital Workplace Conference, Debbie shares an ocean of insights—from her roots in the picturesque Rotorua to becoming a tech titan. This episode sails through the perilous missteps businesses make when adopting new technologies and how cultivating a pe...

When the spotlight fades and the roar of the crowd becomes a distant echo, what becomes of athletes who once commanded the world's gaze? 

Lee McDermott, a gymnast whose hands gripped Olympic rings, now grasps the hearts of listeners as he recounts his extraordinary life's tale. From the pinnacle of Olympic glory to the spellbinding stages of Cirque du Soleil, McDermott's journey through mentorship, career tr...

Join host Lee Stevens as he sits down with Ben Shapiro, founder and CEO of Dataweavers, to discuss business, entrepreneurship, and technology. In this episode, Ben shares his experiences in the tech industry, his thoughts on AI, and how his company secured Series A funding. Tune in for valuable insights and advice from a successful entrepreneur.

Hear how some of Australasia's most interesting and successful people are utilising...

Unlock the energy-boosting secrets of nutrition with Cailie Ford, a change management expert turned nutritionist, on this latest installment of the Time and Motion podcast. 

Your host, Lee Stevens, invites you to discover how the food on your plate can revolutionize your productivity both personally and professionally. 

We share stories from Cailie's pastoral roots and how her journey through the corporate wo...

Ever reminisce about the paths you've taken, the songs you've headbanged to, or the smart pivots that saved your business bacon? 

Simon Dell, Founder and CEO from Cemoh, pulls back the curtain on how the pandemic led to the innovative concept of fractional marketing services, transforming the digital marketing landscape and offering a lifeline to businesses in a time of need.

Cracking into the labor mark...

Ever wondered about the journey of a Kiwi business trying to break into the US market? Join me as we peel back the layers of this complex process with Ruth Macleod, the Trade Commissioner for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Ruth offers us a peek into her own life journey, her unique experiences and how they led her to her current position in San Francisco. She also shares enlightening insights about the perception of Kiwi busines...

Ever thought about the technology behind the seamless 3D sports graphics that amp up your game-time excitement? Well, meet Cheryl Adams! As CEO of Animation Research,  who have been pivotal in revolutionising our sports viewing experiences. Join us as Cheryl takes us on a fascinating journey from her early beginnings on a farm to leading a team of software developers. To say her career has been eventful would be an understatement -...

Pay equity and pay transparency laws are coming your way. 

This week, I caught up with Jane Ward, CEO and founder of Tomorrow's People, an innovative HR technology consultancy firm. Jane, a seasoned pro, shares her hard-earned wisdom on the importance of pay transparency and pay equity, as well as the game-changing intersection of HR and technology.

Jane discusses the challenges of establishing a HR tech cons...

Get ready to unravel the secrets of scaling a services business with our guest, Andy Newman, the Productivity Ninja and CEO at Sensei. Ever wondered how a small town boy turned CEO of two heavyweight companies navigates the complex world of IT? Or how he manages workforce reductions with finesse? From his humble beginnings to his evolution as a leader, Andy's journey is full of invaluable insights.

In our riveting con...

Can you imagine the world of HR without technology? Join us as we sit down with Mark Cunningham, who leads the pack at Anchorstone Consulting. He walks us through the intricacies of HR technology, its deployment in banking, and why data is crucial in driving business decisions. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Mark shares anecdotes from his journey, from being a team member to rising to the helm as a CEO at Anchorstone.<...

Have you ever found yourself intrigued by the development of marketing strategies throughout history?

In this insightful discussion, Hospitality Marketing Specialist, Scott Wilson offers his expert perspective on the contemporary marketing environment. We address significant topics such as the influence of the iPhone, the effectiveness of Google Ads, and the continued importance of long-form content in a rapidly shifting world with ...

This week, I catch-up with Marian Johnson from the Ministry of Awesome in Christchurch. 

She has worked with multinational giants like Unilever and Procter & Gamble,  launched a television station in Budapest and eventually found her footing in New Zealand.

Marian recounts her love story that brought her back to Christchurch, her search for a career in the city, and how the 2011 earthquake became a turning poi...

Ever found yourself navigating the murky waters of employment law? Now, imagine doing it with a background far removed from the traditional legal track - that's the story of our guest, Gerard. Straight out of Auckland and the world of hospitality, Gerard shares his unconventional journey to becoming an Employment Law Specialist. Strap in for tales of challenge, resilience, and non-traditional routes to law school.

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Ever wondered what it takes to build an innovative enterprise from the ground up? Pull up a chair and get ready to experience the entrepreneurial spirit like never before as I sit down with Tim Alpe, one of the masterminds behind Jucy rentals and more recently LyLo, an audacious pod hotel concept that's reshaping the hospitality industry in New Zealand. From his early beginnings in Auckland and his adventures working in LA, to...

Discover how Kate Ross, CEO of Kinetic Recruitment, shattered traditional norms and championed a successful path in recruitment and entrepreneurship. From exploring why university education might not be the be-all and end-all, to the benefits of learning a trade, Kate's journey inspires us to rethink our educational norms. Get immersed in her rustic beginnings, the charm of her early farm life, and how it molded her into the e...

What does it take to navigate the complex world of immigration law in New Zealand? Join our captivating conversation with Michelle Chen, an immigration lawyer and employment law specialist, as we uncover the ins and outs of bringing international talent to the Land of the Long White Cloud. Born and raised in a family of first-generation migrants from China, Michelle's personal journey has driven her passion for assisting busin...