We’ve got a real all-rounder on the latest Arete podcast. Mark Edmonds is currently a business mentor with MRE Consulting and the part-owner of the Ocean Grove Chalet motel, with the most incredible range of senior-management experience outside of his current ventures. 

He’s chaired numerous boards across different sectors, he’s worked as a national sales manager, and he even landed a senior-management job because a client was so impressed with what he recommended them as a consultant. 

Mark keeps going back to the importance of listening. He has an interesting take on the difference between mentorship and coaching in business, and by the way, he also helped rewrite the Marine & Coastal Act for Victoria! See what we mean about him being an all-rounder? This guy is well worth listening to - you’re bound to learn something from Mark.

Episode Highlights:
-The different definitions of “business coach”, “mentor” and “business consultant”
-Mark’s battle to uphold family values after a corporate takeover
-Management by “chaos theory”
-The difference between making big calls as a manager and making them as a consultant
-How Mark had an incredible senior management career but only ever applied for one job
-Mark’s take on not-for-profit governance
-The importance of networking
-How Mark fell into opening a motel
-Why it’s important to get to know your best customers

Find Mark on Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/markedmondsconsulting
Richard Triggs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs/
Arete website: https://www.areteexecutive.com.au/

Arete Podcast 

166 - Mark Edmonds - Experienced Non Exec Director and Business Coach

Arete Executive Podcast hosted by Managing Partner Richard Triggs. 

Interview with Paul Pisasale, Mayor, City of Ipswich

Richard Triggs LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs

Paul Pisasale LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/paulpisasale

Arete Executive website: www.areteexecutive.com.au

City of Ipswich website: http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/

Richard's book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com.au/Uncover-Hidden-Job-Market-Executive-ebook/dp/B00WCQ5U46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445566942&sr=8-1&keywords=uncover+the+hidden+job+market

LinkedIn CEO Incubator Group: https://www.linkedin.com/grps/CEO-Incubator-6948255/about?

Theme music by Simon Gardner "Sunny" from the album "Choose Your Own Adventure": http://simongardnerguitarist.com

Arete Podcast - Episode 59 - Paul Pisasale - Former Mayor - City of Ipswich

Arete Executive Podcast hosted by Managing Partner Richard Triggs. 

Interview with Page Maxson, CEO, Australia Pacific LNG

Richard Triggs LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs

Page Maxson LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/page-maxson-3ba15113

Arete Executive website: www.areteexecutive.com.au

APLNG website: https://www.aplng.com.au/

Richard's book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com.au/Uncover-Hidden-Job-Market-Executive-ebook/dp/B00WCQ5U46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445566942&sr=8-1&keywords=uncover+the+hidden+job+market

LinkedIn CEO Incubator Group: https://www.linkedin.com/grps/CEO-Incubator-6948255/about?

Theme music by Simon Gardner "Sunny" from the album "Choose Your Own Adventure": http://simongardnerguitarist.com

Arete Podcast - Episode 70 - Page Maxson - Former CEO - Australia Pacific LNG

Diversity among executive ranks is important and comes up for discussion regularly in our field. Most often it’s in relation to gender but also in the context of sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious orientation, age, disability, and so on. 

As someone who literally sits between the job market and the employers, and who has done so for the past 17 years, I’ve had plenty of first hand experience in understanding the agendas of employers and the dynamic of the market applying for the roles. And while there have definitely been problems with diversity at the executive and board  level in the past, I’m pretty optimistic about the changes that are happening and the trends we can expect in the coming years. 

Episode Highlights: 

Breaking the glass ceiling for women
The changing working life span
Proven performers
Breaking the bamboo ceiling
Male, pale and stale
Getting a jump on the market

Richard Triggs LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs

Arete Executive website: www.areteexecutive.com.au

Richard's book on Amazon: areteexecutive.com.au/free-book/

Arete Podcast

105 - The Diversity Debate In Executive Recruitment

I often get approached by people looking to build a board career. Many are just starting out, while others might already have one or sometimes two board roles, and are looking to grow a full portfolio of boards to keep them occupied after retiring from their executive life. 

Other times people have a desire to move into a board career earlier in their life. The good news is there are more opportunities than ever as the desire for diversity increases, not only in terms of gender, but also age and other attributes. 

There a few things you can do to ensure success that I outline in this episode. 

Episode highlights:

The desire for diversity on boards - more opportunities for young people and female executives
Start off small and work to build a full portfolio
Starting a board career is like starting a new career altogether
Don’t bank on your current skill set - complete the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) course
The importance of being on the board of a not-for-profit
Using not-for-profits to learn and grow, and network for other opportunities 
Joining a board you have a genuine connection with - a cause that sits close to your heart
Examples from podcasts with Ian Klug and Grant Murdoch
Following the steps outlined in my book, Uncover The Hidden Job Market
Building a rapport with the chair of boards to ensure you receive opportunities 
Don’t pigeonhole yourself - keep your options open

Richard Triggs LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs

Arete Executive website: www.areteexecutive.com.au

Richard's book on Amazon: www.amazon.com.au/Uncover-Hidden-J…idden+job+market

107 - How To Build A Career As A Board Executive

I spoke in this episode of the Arete Podcast to Tim Dwyer, business growth specialist, mentor and leader, about building a solid foundation, how to avoid recruiting mistakes, and investing in future growth. 

Tim’s philosophy is that good business is about creating the most amount of value in the shortest amount of time. 

He says a lot of people start a business with grandeur in mind but end up lost along the way because of simple mistakes. 

Tim is currently the Managing Director of Sunshine Coast-based Shirlaws Group and Group Partner at Business Of Brand and Growth Metrics. All three companies offer expert business consulting on everything from basic foundations, to sales and revenue, and consistent growth. 

I’m sure you’ll find this episode as interesting as I did...

Richard Triggs LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs

Arete Executive website: www.areteexecutive.com.au

Richard's book on Amazon: www.amazon.com.au/Uncover-Hidden-J…idden+job+market

108 - Tim Dwyer Interview - Building A Brand Ready For Growth

There’s one topic in the recruitment industry that continues to divide people: the fees charged by recruiters, especially those in the executive search space, for their services.

Despite it being a hot topic for years now, little has changed, although it definitely needs to. 

This episode covers: 

Who’s who in the zoo 
The power of LinkedIn - 99% of white-collar executives have a profile
Research is no longer difficult
Blue-chip brands no longer a guarantee for a successful search
Are you wasting your money? 
Arete Headhunted Shortlists package offering
The change in technology and the need for change in the industry

Richard Triggs LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs

Arete Executive website: www.areteexecutive.com.au

Richard's book on Amazon: www.amazon.com.au/Uncover-Hidden-J…idden+job+market

109 - Are You Wasting Money On Expensive Executive Search Fees

Arete is a Greek word that essentially means “the fulfilment of one’s full potential”. Or as the famous Greek author Homer wrote, “where heroes gather to realise their full potential”.

The Arete podcast is designed to showcase the careers of leading CEOs, Chairs and other successful senior leaders.  Rather than a formal interview, this is a relaxed “fireside chat” style conversation, where Richard Triggs talks to the guest about their careers, key achievements, lessons learned along the way, and other interesting elements about how their careers have unfolded over the years.

The idea is that aspiring and incumbent C-Suite executives and Non Executive Directors will have the ability to listen to those “who have walked the path before them”, in order to gain some insights and wisdom, and thereby accelerate the listener’s own career to its fullest potential.

Richard is the Managing Partner of Arete Executive, a boutique executive search firm based in Brisbane. 

Richard Triggs’ new book “Uncover the Hidden Job Market – How to find and win your next Senior Executive role” was released in 2015.


166 - Mark Edmonds - Experienced Non Exec Director and Business Coach

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