The Kofkin Bond's Podcast

207 - Video Content with Amelia Crawford

In this week's episode, Jamie is joined by Amelia Crawford, Director of AJC Video. Amelia is a professional videographer based in Melbourne and after spending 3 years working in the film industry in Sydney, the chance to move to Melbourne allowed Amelia to start something new. Moving away from her work as a Director and Producer, Amelia embraced the technical side of filmmaking and began her own professional video and content creation company AJC Video, in 2023.

206 - Breadcrumbs with Leigh and Tegan Crymble

Today on the podcast Tony and Tahli sit down with Leigh and Tegan Crymble, the sisters behind South African based Behavioural Linguistics company, Breadcrumbs.

The duo lead communications transformation by combining sociolinguistics, behavioural science and data insights to help drive personal and persuasive communication and build content that nudges action.

Leigh and Tegan discuss their origins and what drew them into the business of behavioural linguistics before delving into a discussion on the impact social media has on the way we think and subsequently behave.

Leigh and Tegan also share four key takeaways which we can all apply to our communications tactics in business and in life. The co-founders share some finance industry-specific tips and tricks before wrapping up with their predictions for the 2024 Word of the Year after Authentic being labelled the 2023 Word of the Year.

205 - Ignite with Ernesto Sirolli

In this inspiring episode, Tony sits down with Dr. Ernesto Sirolli, a renowned expert in the field of economic development and the founder of the Sirolli Institute. Dr. Sirolli's journey began in 1971 when he ventured into the realm of International Aid in Africa. Over the years, he has worked across continents, from Australia and New Zealand to Canada, the United Kingdom, Latin America, the USA, and Asia, focusing on projects that promote local entrepreneurship and self-determination.

204 - Normalising Mental Health Conversations with Narelle Fraser

In today’s episode of the podcast, Tahli sits down with Narelle Fraser to talk about mental health in the workplace.

After an impressive 27-year career with the Victoria Police, specializing in sex offense and child abuse investigations, our guest, Narelle Fraser, found herself at a crossroads. A sudden diagnosis of post-traumatic stress injury forced her to bid farewell to a career she loved.

In the aftermath of that diagnosis, Narelle embarked on a journey to not only reclaim her mental wellbeing but also to advocate fiercely for opening the conversation around mental health.  

She now hosts her own podcast, Narelle Fraser Interviews, which explores the human side and impact of crime, and is a keynote speaker and presenter with an ability to connect with audiences of all backgrounds.

Narelle's humility and kindness shine through as we delve into a conversation that goes beyond the surface. This episode is a testament to her strength and the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. I thoroughly enjoyed our chat, and I'm sure you'll find her insights both enlightening and empowering.

203 - Happiness with Ashish Kothari

In this weeks episode Tony is joined by Ashish Kothari, Founder & CEO of the Happiness Squad. After spending the first 20 years pursuing Happiness through professional and financial success, working harder than others, exceeding their expectations and trading off self and family, Ashish found himself at the peak of his professional and financial success. But he was not happy and satisfied with the life he had created. 

He spent the next 5 years exploring the topic of happiness and human flourishing, reading over 450+ books, listening to 2,000 hours of lectures from thought leaders and formally taking courses in spirituality, ontological coaching, neurosciences, and psychology. He turned himself into a living laboratory, continuously experimenting with new techniques and practices. He didn’t accept anything unless it worked and made a difference in his life. He began helping clients and colleagues using the techniques he was learning and helping them design organisations where people could operate without fear, show up fully, and deliver high performance not at the expense of wellbeing, but because of it.

This episode is not only insightful but is sure to make you happy. 

 

202 - Making your way with Genevieve Frost

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Genevieve Frost to discuss what it is like entering the financial advice industry as a female, and some of the shifting trends that we are seeing amongst females when it comes to their personal finances.

Gen is currently the senior distribution manager at Netwealth and has had extensive experience in the financial service sector to date, giving her a broad perspective on both the dynamics within the workforce as well as those playing out amongst our clients and communities.

Nearing 20 years in the industry, Gen has worked across both the Australian and UK markets. She has a true passion for helping people achieve financial security and working with those in the industry to improve their own practices so we can be best equipped to improve client outcomes.

201 - Rethinking Not-for-Profits with Sonia Vignjevic

In this week's episode, the team is joined by Sonia Vignjevic, the current Victorian State Director and General Manager at Settlement Services International (SSI). Sonia highlights some of the misconceptions around the not-for-profit sector and the belief that frugality equates with morality. We also discussed some of the difficulties faced by the sector when it comes to attracting and retaining talent, and the importance of aligning values with staff to build workforces that are in it for the long haul. Our discussion ends with a thorough discussion around SSI and Ignite and some of the past and present projects of their teams

200 - ThatSound Game with Nat & Cam

In this week's episode, we are joined by our amazing clients, Nat and Cam.

We discuss their venture into board games and the development of That Sound Game. That Sound Game was conceived one late night during one of the many lockdowns. It began as cut-up strips of paper in jam jars and has become the fully-fledged party game you will hear about in this episode.

While everyone else bought puppies, honed their sourdough-making skills, or took socially distanced walks in the park, Nat & Cam used their time to bring this tiny idea to life. Over the last 2 years, it has been rigorously tested and perfected through the incredible feedback from their playtesters. 

Enjoy this incredible episode with some amazing people. 

199 - Digital Solutions with Bill Di Blasio

Bill Di Blasio is a distinguished digital entrepreneur, known for his expertise in blending creative and technology. He is the mastermind behind 360Activate and 360South, two reputable firms that embody his vision of delivering cutting-edge digital solutions.

As the Founder and Managing Director of 360Activate, Bill has steered the firm towards becoming a notable name in the digital advertising domain, specialising in virtual reality, holographic displays, and augmented reality services. This venture reflects Bill's foresight in leveraging emerging technologies to create captivating brand experiences.

Simultaneously, Bill holds the helm at 360South, a full-service digital agency that has become synonymous with innovative web design, virtual reality, and branding solutions. Under his leadership, 360South has grown into a one-stop digital design hub, catering to a myriad of client needs both locally and globally.

Bill's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to pushing the digital envelope have significantly contributed to positioning his 360 ventures as go-to destinations for businesses seeking to amplify their brand presence in the digital landscape. 

198 - Learn, Save and Send with Jonathan Capal

In this week's episode, Jamie is joined by Jonathan Capal, Founder and Chief of Global Programs at Saver.Global. Jon is a specialist in remittances, cross-border payments, migration, and financial inclusion, with the goal of supporting the positive digital transformation of migrants and their families in the developing world.

Throughout his career, Jon has dedicated himself to making a difference in the lives of those in emerging economies. He has led projects and provided consulting services for both the private and public sectors. Jon is recognized as an industry leader and advocate, and he takes great pleasure in collaborating with community and diaspora leaders to support development programs focused on migrants and in facilitating financial empowerment within migrant communities.