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The Mind Behind
On The Mind Behind, we explore what real, everyday leadership looks like with leaders who are unique, influential, engaging, and have that extra something. We get below the surface and ask the questions you want answered. We get to the heart of what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what makes the difference. We look at what’s happening now and gain insights into what’s next. One thing for sure, we encourage opinions.
Listen in for open conversations, honest insights, new ideas, and a bit of fun.
Featured Episodes
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As Chief Research Officer for Vistage, Joe Galvin is responsible for providing Vistage members with the most current, compelling and actionable thought-leadership on the strategic issues of small and midsize business.
This proprietary research is focused on best practices from the exclusive Vistage community of more than 23,000 CEOs, senior executives and business owners across a broad array of industries in 20 countries.
We'll be discussing the importance of not only being aware of the markets trends but how we have come to expect change. Additionally, what's likely to impact our businesses in 2022.
Here's Joe's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joegalvin32/
As Chief Research Officer for Vistage, Joe Galvin is responsible for providing Vistage members with the most current, compelling and actionable thought-leadership on the strategic issues of small and midsize business.
This proprietary research is focused on best practices from the exclusive Vistage community of more than 23,000 CEOs, senior executives and business owners across a broad array of industries in 20 countries.
We'll be discussing the importance of not only being aware of the markets trends but how we have come to expect change. Additionally, what's likely to impact our businesses in 2022.
Here's Joe's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joegalvin32/
Michael F. Schein is a writer, speaker, business owner, and hype artist. He is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers.
His articles have appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Psychology Today.. He speaks to international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.
Michael F. Schein is a writer, speaker, business owner, and hype artist. He is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers.
His articles have appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Psychology Today.. He speaks to international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.
Originally from Scotland, he now lives in the beautiful coastline of Lisbon serving thousands of businesses as National Director for BNI Portugal He is also the Co National Director for Corporate Connections in Portugal and the United Kingdom.
One of his passions is helping young people through speaking engagements and seminars, teaching them how to network and build their career strategy.
Finally, Terry is also the co founder BE-BRAVE with Tim Vieira one of Portugal's investment clubs. He enjoys seeing companies be mentored and be who they want to be - BEING Brave.
Originally from Scotland, he now lives in the beautiful coastline of Lisbon serving thousands of businesses as National Director for BNI Portugal He is also the Co National Director for Corporate Connections in Portugal and the United Kingdom.
One of his passions is helping young people through speaking engagements and seminars, teaching them how to network and build their career strategy.
Finally, Terry is also the co founder BE-BRAVE with Tim Vieira one of Portugal's investment clubs. He enjoys seeing companies be mentored and be who they want to be - BEING Brave.
There are many people who talk the talk - not many who can also walk the walk.
Michele Berdinis is one of the latter. A master at tactical negotiation, Michele's approach is to avoid litigation, avoid adversarial approaches and find agreement wherever possible. Something that's not always prevalent in a world that wants to be right - especially in legal matters.
Michele also understands the nuances of protecting those precious ideas, designs and processes that we all believe make us and our businesses different. We'll explore what we can really protect and when debunk some of the common myths that surround IP.
There are many people who talk the talk - not many who can also walk the walk.
Michele Berdinis is one of the latter. A master at tactical negotiation, Michele's approach is to avoid litigation, avoid adversarial approaches and find agreement wherever possible. Something that's not always prevalent in a world that wants to be right - especially in legal matters.
Michele also understands the nuances of protecting those precious ideas, designs and processes that we all believe make us and our businesses different. We'll explore what we can really protect and when debunk some of the common myths that surround IP.
Ginger Johnson is an expert at utilizing the power of connection. As a species, we crave connection. As creatures we require connection to build the lives and careers and various undertakings we endeavor.
We'll be exploring how Ginger sees this because as a speaker and trainer - Ginger has a unique opportunity to engage and observe. As an author, Ginger can provoke thought with titles such as Beer Server Training Manual, How To Market Beer To Women, Don't Sell Me A Pink Hammer and Connectivity Canon.
Ginger Johnson is an expert at utilizing the power of connection. As a species, we crave connection. As creatures we require connection to build the lives and careers and various undertakings we endeavor.
We'll be exploring how Ginger sees this because as a speaker and trainer - Ginger has a unique opportunity to engage and observe. As an author, Ginger can provoke thought with titles such as Beer Server Training Manual, How To Market Beer To Women, Don't Sell Me A Pink Hammer and Connectivity Canon.
Everyone’s talking about AI. Few are talking about how to keep humans at the centre of it.
In this episode, Graham Dobbin and Sharbani Dhar unpack what happens when innovation stalls under its own caution. From the Australia–India corridor to empathy-led design and human-in-the-loop AI, they explore how trust, curiosity, and capability turn technology into transformation.
🎧 Tune in to explore:
• Why empathy still outperforms algorithms
• How human-centred design is reshaping manufacturing
• What Australia can learn from India’s bold innovation culture
• Why upskilling, not replacement, defines the real future of work
Because staying relevant isn’t about keeping up with AI, it’s about keeping up with ourselves.
Connect with:
Sharbani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharbanidhar
Graham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamdobbin
Additional links:
https://www.dotinfinity.co/
Everyone’s talking about AI. Few are talking about how to keep humans at the centre of it.
In this episode, Graham Dobbin and Sharbani Dhar unpack what happens when innovation stalls under its own caution. From the Australia–India corridor to empathy-led design and human-in-the-loop AI, they explore how trust, curiosity, and capability turn technology into transformation.
🎧 Tune in to explore:
• Why empathy still outperforms algorithms
• How human-centred design is reshaping manufacturing
• What Australia can learn from India’s bold innovation culture
• Why upskilling, not replacement, defines the real future of work
Because staying relevant isn’t about keeping up with AI, it’s about keeping up with ourselves.
Connect with:
Sharbani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharbanidhar
Graham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamdobbin
Additional links:
https://www.dotinfinity.co/
What if the secret to better marketing isn’t more data, campaigns, or ROI — but a completely different way of thinking?
In this episode, Graham Dobbin talks with Ross Hastings, CEO of Ne-Lo and Anatomy of Marketing Training, about how real growth begins when marketing stops being a department and becomes part of how everyone thinks, decides, and connects.
Together, they explore how to:
💡Shift from doing marketing to being marketing and why that changes everything
💡Build capability and confidence across teams
💡Lead with curiosity instead of control
💡Align culture and brand from the inside out
💡Draw lessons from Apple, Spotify, and Rory Sutherland’s Alchemy
Smart, challenging, and refreshingly human, this episode reveals what happens when leaders stop chasing ROI and start creating cultures that think marketing.
Connect with:
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-hastings/
Graham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamdobbin/
Additional links:
Ne-Lo: https://www.ne-lo.com/
Anatomy of Marketing Training: https://anatomyofmarketing.training/
Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense: https://www.amazon.com.au/Alchemy-Surprising-Power-Ideas-Sense/dp/0753556529/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1RQD3B9U9S6S2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yuIt7AXfDuRfCAVlniNUxk5X9kSBPNl4QKTtPu_aqgY-71wNvsGNipyDyI9w-6meHwEp_RAjOBezl6tf57VRRZEqKOVgbst7_YHDb5XmqUk.HoEIYSAcBzryKnorbXMoDRu_Ll-riZ9-nInyJCO8ehA&dib_tag=se&keywords=rory+sutherland+alchemy&qid=1761700969&sprefix=rory+suther%2Caps%2C628&sr=8-2
What if the secret to better marketing isn’t more data, campaigns, or ROI — but a completely different way of thinking?
In this episode, Graham Dobbin talks with Ross Hastings, CEO of Ne-Lo and Anatomy of Marketing Training, about how real growth begins when marketing stops being a department and becomes part of how everyone thinks, decides, and connects.
Together, they explore how to:
💡Shift from doing marketing to being marketing and why that changes everything
💡Build capability and confidence across teams
💡Lead with curiosity instead of control
💡Align culture and brand from the inside out
💡Draw lessons from Apple, Spotify, and Rory Sutherland’s Alchemy
Smart, challenging, and refreshingly human, this episode reveals what happens when leaders stop chasing ROI and start creating cultures that think marketing.
Connect with:
Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-hastings/
Graham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamdobbin/
Additional links:
Ne-Lo: https://www.ne-lo.com/
Anatomy of Marketing Training: https://anatomyofmarketing.training/
Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense: https://www.amazon.com.au/Alchemy-Surprising-Power-Ideas-Sense/dp/0753556529/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1RQD3B9U9S6S2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yuIt7AXfDuRfCAVlniNUxk5X9kSBPNl4QKTtPu_aqgY-71wNvsGNipyDyI9w-6meHwEp_RAjOBezl6tf57VRRZEqKOVgbst7_YHDb5XmqUk.HoEIYSAcBzryKnorbXMoDRu_Ll-riZ9-nInyJCO8ehA&dib_tag=se&keywords=rory+sutherland+alchemy&qid=1761700969&sprefix=rory+suther%2Caps%2C628&sr=8-2
Graham Dobbin
Never one to hold back, Graham brings a direct, curious voice to every conversation. As a podcast host, facilitator and speaker, he asks the tough questions that get people thinking and knows how to engage audiences of all kinds.
Naturally inquisitive from a young age, that same curiosity now drives him to explore what makes people, teams and organisations really tick.
Today, Graham works with organisations like Specsavers, Amazon, LinkedIn and Macquarie across Australia, the US and the UK, exploring the shifts shaping work — from new skill demands and AI to leadership, culture and the everyday challenges of hybrid teams and talent.
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