Episode 7 – The 2021 Milan Endgame Diego Campos is the 2021 World Barista Champion. Inspired by his mother to always work hard, Diego grew up with values that, later in life, he would put to use. He is an example of a young guy who wasn’t too sure of his direction and then became a man of dedication and resilience. He often competed without the desired results but would return to competitions every time. Eventually, after much determination and accumulated experience, his dream came true. Join us as we learn about Diego’s life for the final episode of The Coffee Man podcast. The Coffee Man Po ..read more

Episode 6 – A Whole New World – Part Two We continue the conversation with 2021 World Barista Champion finalist Hugh Kelly about his work with species, fermentation, and why he competes. We also delve into Eugenioides and Liberica and what Kelly would like to see in the future of the coffee industry.   Join us for part two of this episode of The Coffee Man podcast.   The Coffee Man Podcast Welcome to Season 2 of The Coffee Man Podcast. This season is all about what drives coffee professionals to compete in the various coffee competitions. We will be talking to some of the best in th ..read more

Episode 6 – A Whole New World – Part One One of ONA’s most extended staff members, Hugh Kelly, is an exceptional guest for episode number six. He shares with us how he deviated from a career in commerce after working at a coffee cart at the university he was studying. He has competed for the last ten years, won the Australian Barista Competition three times, and recently placed 3rd in the World Coffee Championships. Kelly is ONA’s head trainer and a well-formed coffee professional with many innovative ideas and knowledge. Join us for part one learning about his journey. Welcome to The Coffee ..read more

Episode 5 – The Dream Team Welcome 2021 World Brewers Cup champion, Matt Winton. After trying out many career paths, Matt fell in love with hospitality and quickly became a coffee professional. He’s an inspiration to keep exploring new things and a reminder we don’t need to have it all figured out. Eventually, we find our purpose as we experience life through ups and downs. Matt and I dive into his experience prepping for the world stage, competing and his relationship with Sam Corra and Tom Balerin, the dream team that won last year’s 2021 first title. The Coffee Man Podcast Welcome to Seaso ..read more

Episode 4 – Making History Kenyan World Barista Champion competitor Martin Shabaya went from working as a barista with no previous experience to making history, placing 5th as the first African World Barista Champion finalist. Join me as we chat about Martin’s experience as a competitor in unprecedented times, the adversities he faced and how he came out on top. The Coffee Man Podcast Welcome to Season 2 of The Coffee Man Podcast. This season is all about what drives coffee professionals to compete in the various coffee competitions. We will be talking to some of the best in the industry, foc ..read more

Episode 3 – Resilience builds character and…Coffee Champions. 2021 Cup Tasters Champion, Kyoungha ‘Charlie’ Chu, shares with us his journey before coffee, his beginnings in the Korean army and how he decided to leave his home country to come to Australia chasing a newfound passion. His adventure included navigating challenges living overseas, coronavirus outbreak and a blossoming relationship with ONA. Join us for this chat. The Coffee Man Podcast Welcome to Season 2 of The Coffee Man Podcast. This season is all about what drives coffee professionals to compete in the various coffee competiti ..read more

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On this episode of The Coffee Man Podcast Sasa Sestic and Craig Johns dive deep into the domino effect of people being selfishness, fighting for our culture and people, why an authoritative versus a collaborative leadership style, and the fight against The Economical War. We also share why it’s important to look after the business ecosystem, why there were no bad ideas, “enriching people’s lives through our innovation and connecting communities”, and providing coffee with a smile and asking are you ok? The Economical War is Episode 2 of The Coffee Man Podcast, which is part 2 o ..read more

Leaders Will Eat Last  On this episode of The Coffee Man Podcast Sasa Sestic and Craig Johns share with you an intimate look into human connection, protecting team culture during crisis, placing people before profit, controlling the controllables, ensuring that everyone is on the ONA Bus (Living the ONA Values and Behaviours), and the importance of Leaders Will Eat Last. Leaders Will Eat Last is Episode 1 of The Coffee Man Podcast, which is part 1 of a 4 part special mini series focused on 2020 Reset, Recharge and Reignite. Get ready to relive a fascinating insight into ho ..read more

Finding Our Purpose In our first episode, I wanted to introduce myself and talk about why I decided to compete for WBC in 2015—exploring the struggles of competition and how I, with the support of my friends and team, have overcome many of the common mistakes that new competitors often make.   The Coffee Man Podcast Welcome to Season 2 of The Coffee Man Podcast. This season is all about what drives coffee professionals to compete in the various coffee competitions. We will be talking to some of the best in the industry, focusing on their own stories of how they discovered specialty coff ..read more