With COVID-19 came work from home. With that came demanding environments and constant pressure on employees to perform. These factors have accelerated burnouts at an alarming rate.On my podcast, Garry’s Shortlist, I explore the warning signs an

Find your dream job with LinkedIn - With best-selling Author, Jeremy Schifeling

Jun 27th, 2022 28m 58s

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

It's time to shift your perspective on safety in construction 📣 With Tamara Jonson

Jun 2nd, 2022 36m 3s

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 ba

What is the greatest project you'll ever work on? - with Elinor Moshe

May 22nd, 2022 26m 55s

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

Nail Your Next Job Interview With Carrie-Lynn Hotson

May 4th, 2022 32m 21s

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 t

Speak Confidently, Communicate Effectively, Win Your Audience With Sean Tyler Foley

Mar 29th, 2022 35m 18s

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 spea

Mental health in construction with Brad Parker

Nov 5th, 2021 35m 16s

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

Collaboration in construction - with Jeremy Owens

Oct 13th, 2021 30m 31s

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 th

How mindfulness can change your life - with Brett Hill

Sep 30th, 2021 27m 9s

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 t

Bouncing back and overcoming your biggest challenges - with Nathan Charles

Sep 24th, 2021 26m 16s

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 comm

The key to being a leader and decision maker - with Sam Thiara

Sep 9th, 2021 29m 19s

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,

Tackling open conversations and ‘speaking-up’ about safety - with Patrizia Cassaniti

Aug 19th, 2021 28m 25s

Patrizia Cassaniti is on a mission to tackle open conversations and ‘speaking-up’ about safety.Why? Because when mistakes happen, they can have really serious consequences.Patrizia's goal is to shift the mindset around approaching safety on sit

How to be a great leader with Vanessa Panayi

Aug 4th, 2021 30m 52s

When running an organisation, the number one role in HR is to be able to establish great connections with your employees and clients.As the founder and director of The Learning Circle, Vanessa Panayi brings a true passion for personal growth an

What it takes to be a leader and develop relationships with your team - with Stuart Harrison

Jul 20th, 2021 32m 11s

Many years ago I flew to Tamworth for leadership training that would quite frankly impact the way I thought about leadership for the rest of my career.I bet you're wondering, what was so special about it?Well, this training wasn't your typical

Stop doing safety TO your workers and start doing safety WITH them - with Clive Lloyd

Jul 6th, 2021 33m 47s

Trust is the biggest single predictor of an effective safety culture and companies in general. It’s all about overcoming mistrust and helping companies create the space where their people feel free to speak up and report incidents or admit mist

Overcoming stress within the construction industry - with Kate Stuckey

Jun 22nd, 2021 26m 47s

Stress within the construction industry is a huge issue. Long working hours, not getting enough sleep and making poor food choices are some of the many things that can contribute towards this stress. In today's episode, Kate Stuckey (Owner of M

Are we any closer to fixing Australia's growing and ageing population? - with Martin Patience

Jun 3rd, 2021 32m 24s

A few years ago, my good friend Martin Patience (the current Joint General Manager of Aged Care and Retirement Living at Richard Crookes Constructions), said to me that even if every builder in Australia stopped what they were building right no

A new, positive approach to risk & reward management with James Kell

May 21st, 2021 28m 7s

The second episode of Garry’s Shortlist is here My guest today is James Kell, former Managing Director of Kell & Rigby Builders. I had a fantastic experience at Kell & Rigby where I worked alongside James as a Group Safety Environmental Manager

How to avoid workplace injuries and keep your staff at work

May 3rd, 2021 24m 44s

I'm super excited to introduce my podcast, Garry’s Shortlist! As the CEO of OneStart, I hire talent for the construction industry. Listening and chatting to people of all walks of life is a big part of the job, which fortunately puts me in a po