LinkedIn may seem daunting as a first-time user  Before giving up, check out these stats from LinkedIn (2022) … • 6 people are hired every minute on LinkedIn  • Businesses saw 34% revenue growth in Q3 FY22 • The platform has over 830 million users worldwide Clearly, the time is NOW to harness this powerful networking tool. On my podcast, Garry’s Shortlist, I chat with Jeremy Schifeling - Director of Consumer and Product Marketing at Khan Academy.  Jeremy is a technology marketing leader with a passion for EdTech and career development. His recent novel ‘Linked: Conquer LinkedIn ..read more

We all know that safety is a key operational part of any business. But would you say it also plays a key role in your company culture? So often, the blame falls upon subcontractors for workplace incidents. Rarely do organisations take a step back and ask, 'how did we fail?'. On my podcast, Garry's Shortlist, I am joined by Tamara Jonson - Group Head of Safety at Australia's largest privately-owned construction firm, Richard Crookes Construction. The construction firm is embarking on a transformative shift surrounding perceptions of safety and high potential incidents in the workplace. Tamara d ..read more

As my podcast guest answers, it's YOU, of course! On my podcast Garry's Shortlist, I speak with Elinor Moshe, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, podcast host and founder of The Construction Coach. As Australia's first construction coach, I can confidently say that Elinor is one of the hardest working women I've come across in quite some time! Elinor has continued to shake things up in the construction industry as she guides industry leaders and professionals toward increased recognition, faster career development and higher compensation. Her work, including the 'Constructing your Career' and ..read more

I’ll be the first to admit that job interviews can be a daunting process.  On my podcast Garry’s Shortlist, I speak with Carrie-Lynn Hotson, a leading authority, job interview coach and HR specialist. Her goal is to help individuals understand the interview process and that it isn’t as scary as it seems with adequate preparation.  There is something for everyone in this podcast, whether you’re attending your first professional interview, entering a new field or aspiring to move into a management position. I strongly encourage everyone to take on Carrie-Lynn’s expertise from an HR hir ..read more

Do you suffer from a fear of public speaking? If your answer is yes, you aren’t alone! In fact, approximately 25% of the population suffer from a fear of public speaking (Wuench, 2021). On my podcast, Garry’s Shortlist, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sean Tyler Foley - author, international business advisor and speaker who helps clients transform into captivating, confident speakers. In particular, we discuss his book ‘The Power to Speak Naked: How to Speak with Confidence, Communicate Effectively, and Win Your Audience.’ Don’t fear, you aren’t expected to become the next Tony Robbins! Ra ..read more

Mates: Stronger together. That’s the simple, yet powerful message behind Mates in Construction. They have been an organisation dedicated to suicide prevention and support since 2008, and today on the pod, I chat with their CEO Brad Parker.  We’ve still got a long way to go in our industry when it comes to mental health. However, it's providing places like this for people to go and seek help that are going to continue to make all the difference.  ..read more

Jeremy Owens, CEO of Three Generations Improvement, has launched an exciting new venture that will have a HUGE impact on the construction industry globally. US Construction Zone is a platform for connecting construction professionals (both in the US, and around the world!) so they can work together to find solutions and make big improvements in construction.  You may live and work on the opposite side of the globe to someone, but it’s likely you face the same struggles and hurdles in your industry every day.  I had Jeremy on the podcast this week to talk about all things construct ..read more

You might be familiar with the old adage, “If you want to get more down, slow down.” Now I know we all have endless to-do lists and it can sometimes feel impossible to break away from the busyness and chaos of everyday life. But when we really think about it, do we truly get much of the impactful stuff done when our mind feels like it's running at a million miles an hour? Usually we just jump between all of our competing priorities and end up feeling as exhausted and stressed as ever. If this feels like a situation you often find yourself in, I definitely recommend tuning into my chat today wi ..read more

Facing adversities at one point or another is inevitable for human-beings. It's how you bounce-back, overcome challenges and move forward with positivity that allows you to truly live and become stronger.  Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic conditions in Caucasions and can lead to digestive and respiratory health issues, and often, sadly, death. In today's podcast, hear from Nathan Charles, the CEO of Rugby Western Australia, 4 x Wallabies player and National Ambassador of Cystic fibrosis who shares his challenging yet inspiring journey through juggling this disease while ..read more

Imagine yourself holding a photo of the ocean to a room full of people. Then, imagine asking them to tell you one word that described the picture. You're probably going to receive a whole bunch of different answers. Blue, serene, pirates, deep, mermaids, calm... So, what's the right word? There's got to be ONE right word, doesn't there? In today's podcast with Sam Thiara, Chief Motivating Officer of Ignite the Dream, Coaching and Consulting, he used this incredible analogy to explain the concept of perspectives. Everyone has their own truth. Everyone is going to give you a different answer to ..read more