In this our first episode, we talk with the founder of WA Leaders, Rupen Kotecha. 

Rupen talks about his early upbringing in Kenya, his move to Wales for university, then working in London, before ending up in Western Australia where he founded the CFO Centre, and then WA Leaders. 

"The entrepreneur spirit I've seen here in WA is amazing because WA goes through feast and famine, it's got these cycles, but the business owners are making it through those ups and downs. They've got the grit to get through it. It's pretty amazing to see it." ~ Rupen Kotecha.

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For more information, please visit www.waleaders.com.au

Interviewer: Charlie Gunningham
Recording: The Hub, Technology Park, Bentley WA 6102

Rupen Kotecha, WA Leaders

In this our second episode, we talk with the founder of A Guy I Know, Graham Hall.

Originally from the UK, he set up a business in Western Australian that helps organisations deliver training that (actually!) engages staff. In a fun talk through his life and work, Graham's infectious enthusiasm shines through.

"So at 4 o clock in the morning, in Joondalup, if anyone's on the road, be careful because there is a middle aged man with an electric skateboard with light, hooning, carving across the road, and it is amazing and I love it, and that is every morning, I literally have that thrill, I love it." ~ Graham Hall.

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Guest: Graham Hall, A Guy I Know: https://www.aguyiknow.com.au
Interviewer: Charlie Gunningham
Recording: The Hub, Technology Park, Bentley WA 6102

For more information on WA Leaders, please visit https://www.waleaders.com.au

Graham Hall, A Guy I Know

Set up 8 years ago, Brainbox employs 200 staff in the Philippines working for Brainbox clients. Not your normal outsourcing business, every staff member is embedded into their clients' business, and works for them exclusively. Before establishing this business, Tony worked as a maths teacher, then in IT before consulting, and then as a CEO of a regional council. His top tip for business leaders is to be kind. 

“Kindness to staff. Kindness to customers. Kindness to yourselves as business owners. And increasingly important, kindness to the jurisdictions that you work within. Not just for the annual report, but actually doing things that make a difference in those jurisdictions.” ~ Tony Friday

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Guest: Tony Friday, Brainbox
Web site: https://brain-box.com.au/ 
Interviewer: Charlie Gunningham
Recorded at: The Hub, Technology Park, Bentley WA 6102

Tony Friday, Brainbox

WA Leaders aims to inspire the next generation of leading privately-owned companies in Western Australia. 

Since 2006, more than one thousand privately-owned companies have benefitted from this unique and immersive experience.

With the right guidance and support, you too can fast-track your desired personal, professional and business outcomes.

The WA Leaders podcast features business owners and industry experts, telling their own stories and providing tips on running successful organisations in beautiful Western Australia.

Tony Friday, Brainbox

WA Leaders

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