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Growth looks like success from the outside, but inside the business it often means changing the way almost everything works. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Charlie Maas, Co-Founder and CEO of Papa Salt Coastal Gin, shares how scaling has forced him to rethink operations, marketing and decision-making. Maas explores the discipline of saying no and explains small businesses can compete through speed, consistency and alignment. It’s a candid look at the less visible side of growth – the trade-offs, difficult decisions and constant recalibration. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com   Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal     Follow Charlie Maas and Papa Salt Coastal Gin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliemaas Website: https://papasaltgin.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before drawings take shape or construction begins, some of the most important engineering work is already happening. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Kevin Berry, Managing Director of TTW, explores why understanding the problem comes before designing the solution – and how early questions around function, longevity and client priorities can fundamentally change a project’s direction. Berry also reflects on leadership, long-term client relationships and the growing role of AI in engineering, making the case that technical capability matters most when paired with judgment, curiosity and strong human skills.  Listen for a practical look at how better questions shape projects long before the final design is settled. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Kevin Berry and TTW: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-berry-8b31ab50/ Website: https://www.ttwengineers.com/au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AI reshapes how we work, decide and communicate, the qualities that remain distinctly human may become more valuable – not less. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Andrew Everingham, Founder and CEO of CAPITAL-e, explores trust, empathy, judgment and genuine connection in an increasingly digital world. He shares his perspective on why gathering in person still matters and how leaders can create more space for reflection and better decision-making. Drawing on his own experience of profound personal loss, Everingham also reflects on resilience, community and making each interaction count.  Tune in for a timely conversation on what technology can’t replace – and how leaders can keep humanity at the center as everything else accelerates. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Andrew Everingham and CAPITAL-e: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreweveringham/ Website: https://www.capital-e.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strong performance starts with creating the conditions for people to do their best work. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Karlie Cremin, CEO of Dynamic Leadership Programs Australia, explains why leaders should look beyond individual behavior and examine the systems shaping it. Cremin explores how clearer accountability and greater trust can help teams adapt and thrive. For leaders rethinking performance, culture and development, this conversation offers a practical starting point for building workplaces where people and businesses can succeed together. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Karlie Cremin and Dynamic Leadership Programs Australia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlie-cremin-57b99612a/ Website: https://dlpa.com.au/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Modern medicine is moving beyond the assumption that the same treatment works for everyone. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Nathan Hill, CEO and Co-Founder of Strive Pharmacy, discusses the role compounding pharmacies play in meeting individual patient needs. Hill explores personalized dosing, quality, access and the challenge of leading through regulatory uncertainty as interest in GLP-1s and other compounded medications grows. For executives navigating fast-moving markets, complex regulation and rising customer expectations, this is a timely conversation about how to scale without losing sight of the people you serve. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Nathan Hill and Strive Pharmacy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-hill-6a245b5b/ Website: https://www.strivepharmacy.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most damaging cyber incidents often begin long before anyone realizes an attacker is inside.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Andrew Rubin, Founder, CEO and Board Member at Illumio, explains why leaders need to shift from trying to stop every attack to limiting the damage when one gets through.Rubin examines the blind spots that allow attackers to remain inside networks for months and explains how AI is increasing the pressure to improve visibility and make decisions faster.The conversation challenges leaders to start thinking differently about cybersecurity. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Andrew Rubin and Illumio: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsrubin/ Website: https://www.illumio.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market volatility can test even the most disciplined investor, but reacting to short-term noise often creates more risk than it removes.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Daniel Shrimski, Managing Director – Asia Pacific at Vanguard, explains why long-term behavior matters more than trying to predict the perfect moment to enter or exit the market. He explores the role of trust, transparency and financial literacy in helping investors stay focused.Shrimski also shares what long-term conviction looks like in practice when building an organization around the interests of the investor. It’s a conversation about resisting short-term pressure, leading with clarity and creating the conditions for better decisions over time. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Daniel Shrimski and Vanguard: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanguarddanielshrimski/ Website: https://www.vanguard.com.au/corporate/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paying off member debt is not the kind of growth strategy most financial institutions would put on paper.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Andrew Swoger, President and CEO of Keesler Federal Credit Union, discusses how the credit union doubled assets, expanded branches and built a service culture around doing more for members.Swoger shares how Keesler Federal turned generosity, discipline and member trust into a model for sustainable growth. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Andrew Swoger and Keesler Federal Credit Union: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-swoger-1bb13744/ Website: https://www.kfcu.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-swoger-1bb13744/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Potential is easy to talk about but much harder to build a business around.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Karen Meredith, Global CEO of Drake International, discusses how a 75-year staffing legacy continues to shape the company’s view of purpose, profit and human potential. She traces that perspective back to Founder Bill Pollock, whose belief in opportunity and meaningful work still runs through the organization today.Meredith reflects on what leaders need to understand as AI accelerates change across the workforce, including the challenge of helping young people find pathways into work. It is a conversation about what endures during volatile times and why the future of work may depend on how well businesses understand people. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Karen Meredith and Drake International: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klmeredith/ Website: https://drakeintl.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The way we age is shaped less by one big decision and more by the patterns we repeat every day.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Dawn Mussallem, Chief Medical Officer at Fountain Life, discusses why prevention, early detection and daily lifestyle choices are changing the way we think about aging, vitality and long-term health. Mussallem also shares how her own experience with stage four cancer and a heart transplant changed her perspective on good health.Exploring nutrition, movement, sleep and health data, this episode is about learning to pay attention sooner and seeing personal wellbeing as one of the most important investments we can make. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Dawn Mussallem and Fountain Life: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-mussallem-do-dipablm-2b360b57/ Website: fountainlife.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the strongest business strategy isn’t strategy at all – but how you treat people? In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Jeff Jackson, CEO of Cabinetworks Group, shares the leadership philosophy that has shaped his career: people first, strategy second. From growing up in rural Georgia to leading large-scale business transformations, Jackson reflects on the hard decisions behind leadership, the importance of customer trust and why culture can’t be built through slogans alone. He also discusses second chances, operational excellence and the small daily habits that define great leaders over time. This is a candid conversation about leadership without corporate theater, and what it really takes to build lasting success. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Jeff Jackson and Cabinetworks Group: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffjacksonceo/  Website: http://cabinetworksgroup.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In healthcare technology, trust is built through discipline.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Fon Hah, CEO and Managing Director of Clinic to Cloud, discusses what it takes to lead a healthcare technology business where customer expectations, regulatory obligations and cybersecurity risks are part of the daily operating environment.Hah shares why composure under pressure depends on preparation and situational awareness and how Clinic to Cloud approaches demanding customers as a source of continuous improvement rather than friction. For leaders navigating pressure and rising customer expectations, this episode offers a grounded look at how to stay steady when the margin for error is small. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Fon Hah and Clinic to Cloud: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fon-hah-7557074b/ Website: https://www.clinictocloud.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growth in construction is often judged by output, but reputation is what determines whether it lasts.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Hibbard Homes CEO Jon Hibbard and General Manager Michael Hibbard share how they’ve scaled a third-generation building company without compromising the standards it was built on.The twin brothers unpack why many builders lose trust as they grow, how their fixed price model reshaped the customer experience and the disciplined approach they use to expand into new markets.Tune into the full episode to hear how Hibbard Homes continues to grow while protecting the reputation behind it. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Hibbard Homes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hibbard.homes/  Website: https://hibbardhomes.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The construction industry tests your integrity long before a project reaches its most difficult moment. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Abdullah Haddara, Co-Director and Head of Operations at Haddarco, shares how his approach to leadership is shaped by honesty, clear communication and the discipline to make decisions that protect the quality of the work. Haddara discusses why complex builds rely on trust from the start – with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams all needing to understand the standard being worked toward.  For leaders navigating pressure, risk and constant change, it’s a practical look at how to keep projects moving without compromising on your values.Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Abdullah Haddara and Haddarco: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-haddara-5592337b/ Website: https://haddarco.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI has moved from a technology question to a leadership one.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Tiago Paiva, Founder and CEO of Talkdesk, discusses what it takes to reshape a company around customer experience automation while still running it at scale.Paiva explains why AI has shifted from curiosity to urgency and how Talkdesk rebuilt around speed and simplicity.A grounded conversation on conviction, leadership and the discipline required to keep moving when there is no plan B. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Tiago Paiva and Talkdesk: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagopaiva/ Website: https://www.talkdesk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.