Four of New Zealand’s most experienced business leaders: Tony Falkenstein (CEO Just Water Group), Ashish Saxena (Wholistic Leadership Coach), Richard Conway (Founder Pure SEO), and Lloyd Budd (CEO Bayleys Auckland).They break down the fundamentals of scaling a business—from the controversial strategy of "looking bigger than you are" to the psychology of presence, the power of storytelling, and why moving too fast can actually kill your growth.What the experts explain◽️ Tony Falkenstein: Why he doesn't set goals, how to "look big" before you are big, and why execution beats ideas every time.◽️ Ashish Saxena: Why business is solely about "Asset Creation" (not income) and why listening is your most profitable skill.◽️ Richard Conway: The $10,000 advice on storytelling, transparency, and why vulnerability builds better teams.◽️ Lloyd Budd: The mistake of "Ready, Fire, Aim," and the 3 pillars of building client trust (Time, Network, Value).Episode Partners:👉🏻 Podcast GuestDownload Your Free Podcast Guide: www.podcastguest.co.nzFOLLOW MElinkin.bio/minaamsoWATCH EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (for spotify and apple only)https://www.youtube.com/@NotesFromTheExecutivePodcastLISTEN ONApple podcast: https://shorturl.at/UkJ8vSpotify: https://shorturl.at/YW7bX

Lisa O'Neill is a kiwi Keynote Speaker, Author of Energy: Get, Guard it, Give it & Everything You Want along side other books.

She's one of New Zealand’s leading Energy Experts. Known for her unapologetically blunt style, she teaches audiences how to stop living a "default life," manage their energy like a CEO, and become the main character of their own story.What Lisa explains◽️ Why "Energy" is a decision you make, not a personality trait you have◽️ The "Browser Tab" Analogy: How unprocessed grief and trauma drains your battery◽️ Why "Work-Life Balance" is a myth and how to live in "Seasons" insteadEpisode Partners:👉🏻 Podcast GuestDownload Your Free Podcast Guide: www.podcastguest.co.nzTimestamps00:00 The Lie: Why doing "all the right things" leaves you miserable00:34 "What Oven Were You Cooked In?" (Nature vs. Nurture)03:10 ADHD Hacks: The "Movement Break" strategy for neurodiverse brains03:57 "Wanty vs. Needy": Why suppressing your wants destroys your soul06:10 Energy is a Decision: How to stop being "awful" to be around08:45 Your Body is a Rental Car (And you're wrecking it)12:45 Burnout, "Seasons," and the lie of balance16:50 The Cost of Attention: The responsibility of holding 500 people's time19:06 Blunt Truths: "The stripes don't make you fat"20:32 The "Open Browser" Analogy: Grief, suicide, and emotional energy24:03 Why "Offend" is a choice (and why you need disruption)26:35 Finale: How to be the CEO and Main Character of your lifeFOLLOW MEhttps://www.youtube.com/@NotesFromTheExecutivePodcastLISTEN ONApple podcast: https://shorturl.at/UkJ8vSpotify: https://shorturl.at/YW7bX

Justin Flitter is the Founder of AI New Zealand and the New Zealand Tech Marketers Group. He serves on the Board of Business Mentors New Zealand, helps organize TEDxAuckland, and is the country’s leading authority on integrating practical AI workflows into enterprise and SMBs.What Justin explains◽️ The difference between AI Assistants and "AI Agents" (your new digital colleagues)◽️ How to save hundreds of admin hours using tools like n8n and Zapier◽️ The exact prompt strategy to teach yourself how to use any AI tool◽️ ChatGPT vs. Perplexity vs. Claude vs. Gemini: Which model to use for what task◽️ How to rank your business in "AI Search" (GEO) when Google traffic declines👉🏻 Podcast GuestDownload Your Free Podcast Guide: www.podcastguest.co.nzTimestamps00:00 Intro05:23 What are AI Agents? (The shift to a "Digital Workforce")08:00 The current state of AI adoption in New Zealand businesses10:38 Case Study: How a property firm saved hundreds of admin hours/month13:15 Why you cannot compete in 2026 without AI integration14:52 The "Expert Prompt" technique for beginners to learn AI fast17:50 Tool Breakdown: ChatGPT vs. Perplexity vs. Claude vs. Gemini26:10 The death of traditional SEO: AI Search vs. Google Search28:02 Tactical Guide: How to force your business to rank in ChatGPT results30:35 The "Clean Instance" test to verify your AI search ranking38:27 Live Demo: Using Advanced Voice Mode to work while driving40:00 How to use AI as a language teacher and research assistantExamples and guide on styleFOLLOW MEhttps://www.youtube.com/@NotesFromTheExecutivePodcastLISTEN ONApple podcast: https://shorturl.at/UkJ8vSpotify: https://shorturl.at/YW7bX