Hot Seat with Pat Grosse

Patricia Grosse shares her transition from working on EU policy to engaging with the Australian government, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with policymakers and strategic planning. She discusses her experiences in consulting for policy development and her journey into entrepreneurship, addressing the challenges faced in the nonprofit sector and offering insights and strategies to overcome them. The episode includes an invitation to Patricia's masterclass, where she provides valuable tips for grant applicants, and concludes with closing remarks and a call to action for listeners.

Hot Seat with Olly Wood

Kelvin Holliday introduces Olly Wood, who shares his journey from a significant motorcycle crash to a thriving career in personal training. Olly discusses how the accident reshaped his outlook on life and career, leading him to develop the Body Reset approach for long-term health. The conversation explores Olly's passion for sports and how he balances various life aspects while maintaining healthy habits. Listeners gain insights into strategies for building and sustaining these habits, with Olly offering practical advice drawn from his personal experiences and professional expertise.

Hot Seat with Ivy Nina Alpuerto

Kelvin Holliday introduces Ivy Nina Alpuerto, who delves into her journey in the virtual assistance industry and the nuances of building effective remote teams. The conversation highlights the evolving nature of virtual assistant roles and the strategies for managing remote workforces. Ivy shares insights into her personal motivations and the significance of a dream board in staying focused on objectives. A sponsor segment offers listeners access to Ivy's free pocket guide. The episode concludes with Ivy's Hot Seat Tip, providing practical advice for listeners, followed by closing remarks.

Hot Seat with Laurene Mckenzie

Kelvin Holliday welcomes Laurene McKenzie to share her inspiring journey and the importance of aligning passion and purpose in one's career. They delve into the significance of networking, with Kelvin emphasizing its value and potential for career growth. Laurene expands on how to build meaningful relationships, offering practical advice for cultivating a robust professional network. The episode concludes with Laurene's key tips for successful networking, providing listeners with actionable insights to enhance their own career paths.

Hot Seat with Zak Obaid

Kelvin Holliday welcomes Zak Obaid to discuss the critical role of freedom in business and the challenges that accompany it. They delve into strategic planning and achieving success in grant writing, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and networking for business growth. The episode also highlights upcoming educational opportunities in grant and tender writing, offering listeners a chance to enhance their skills and knowledge in these areas.

Hot Seat with Karen Hillen

Kelvin Holliday chats with Karen Hillen about employment types, HR compliance, and the Fair Work Ombudsman's role. They explore COVID-19's impact on workplaces, HR consultant strategies, performance management, and employee well-being, emphasizing clear position descriptions and contracts. The episode concludes with key HR strategies.

Hot Seat with Patrick Woodcraft

In this episode, Kel Holliday chats with Patrick Woodcraft about his journey from starting a business at 14 to becoming an expert in sales, marketing, and leadership. They explore entrepreneurship, family life, and Patrick’s experiences in Bali, along with his sales philosophy and using business for good.

Special Hot Seat Episode with Kyle Goodknight

In this Special Hot Seat episode, meet Kyle, the extra extravert and podcast partner with Kel. Join us as we get to know Kyle better and explore his dynamic personality and catch up a few inspiring life phrases to keep us motivated.

Hot Seat with Johann Nogueira

Kelvin Holliday interviews Johann Nogueira about his career shift to tech entrepreneurship, challenges in building a digital agency, innovations in facial recognition, and the importance of valuing people in business. Johann also shares insights on influential mentors and Comet's capabilities.

Hot Seat with Gary Wagner

Kelvin Holliday engages in a dynamic conversation with Gary Wagner about his background and insights into his business, Recalibrate. They discuss adapting fitness solutions and philosophy during the lockdown, the role of support and mentorship in personal fitness, and overcoming common fitness barriers. Gary shares Recalibrate's success stories and transformative results, revealing his driving passion and future goals. The episode concludes with closing remarks and gratitude.

Hot Seat with Clea Jones

Kelvin Holliday welcomes Clea Jones to discuss her career and business journey, focusing on team building and system implementation. They explore strategies for maintaining work-life balance and effective client management. Clea shares insights on overcoming marketing mental barriers and previews her upcoming marketing master class. The episode concludes with a final hot seat tip from Clea Jones.

Hot Seat with Andrew Rooke

Kelvin Holliday introduces Andrew Rooke, a cybersecurity expert, who delves into the challenges and work-life balance in the cybersecurity field. Andrew shares his journey from a traditional career to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of building a professional network. He offers a valuable hot tip for aspiring business owners and concludes with closing remarks and a teaser for future episodes.

Hot Seat with Lap-Tin Tsun

Kelvin Holliday introduces Lap-Tin Tsun, who shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship. They discuss overcoming mental barriers and the importance of changing mindsets in business. Lap-Tin elaborates on how personality traits impact business success and the significance of handling biases and preparation in sales. The episode wraps up with final insights from Lap-Tin and closing remarks, including a call to action for listeners.

Hot Seat with Simon Marmot

Kelvin Holliday welcomes Simon Marmot to discuss his background in marketing and pivotal moments in his career. They explore how Simon overcame challenges and managed his internal dialogue for positivity and happiness. Simon shares strategies for dealing with negative clients and maintaining energy. The episode concludes with Simon's hot seat tip on implementing specialist advice and a preview of the next episode.

Hot Seat with Gary Capps

Kelvin Holliday sits down with Gary Capps to delve into his personal and professional life. They discuss Gary's personal challenges, including his IVF journey, and how he overcame business setbacks. Gary shares insights on launching new products and offers valuable advice for navigating tough times. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and words of wisdom from Gary.

Hot Seat with Janeen Vosper

Kelvin Holliday welcomes Janeen Vosper to discuss her journey from corporate roles to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and empowerment along the way. They delve into the power of storytelling in business and share personal travel anecdotes. Janeen elaborates on her mission and purpose, concluding with a hot seat tip for listeners. Kelvin also shares his personal story, adding depth to the conversation. The episode wraps up with final thoughts and reflections.

Hot Seat with Ian MacIntyre

Kelvin Holliday interviews Ian MacIntyre, delving into his career journey and the challenges he has overcome. Ian shares how his personal experiences have shaped his mission to help others, offering valuable insights and advice. The episode includes a hot seat tip from Ian and concludes with closing remarks and an episode wrap-up.

Hot Seat with Surayansh Surana

Kelvin Holliday introduces Surayansh Surana, delving into his background and journey to Australia. Surayansh shares his early career beginnings and the founding of "Founders Go To," discussing the business challenges he faced. The conversation shifts to his family and social life, highlighting the values and experiences he has embraced in Australia. Surayansh concludes with a hot seat hot tip, offering valuable advice for listeners. The episode wraps up with final reflections and gratitude.

Hot Seat with Andrew Woodward

Kelvin Holliday introduces Andrew Woodward, delving into his motivations and unique journey into the finance world. Andrew shares his distinctive approach as the "anti financial advisor," discussing key influences and concepts that shape his methods. They also touch on Andrew's charity work and personal tributes, highlighting his commitment to giving back. The conversation shifts to the importance of persistence and mindset in achieving business success. The episode wraps up with concluding thoughts and a look at the next steps.

Hot Seat with Tony Rosa

Kelvin Holliday introduces Tony Rosa, discussing his travels and transition into business. Tony shares his digital marketing journey, highlighting early failures and overcoming business challenges. They delve into personal growth, focusing on separating identity from business success and adapting strategies during COVID-19. Tony offers key advice for navigating tough times. The episode concludes with a wrap-up of their insightful conversation.