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Digital Storytelling in Business: How to Build Trust in the Age of AI | Brooke Hargraves (opens the original)
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Storytelling used to be a one-way broadcast. Now it's a conversation — and business owners who understand that shift are the ones building real trust with their audience. In this episode of The Corporate Escapists, Christine sits down with media and communications strategist Brooke Hargraves to unpack what authentic digital storytelling actually looks like in 2026. Brooke is an award-winning former journalist who spent over 20 years advising senior Australian political leaders through election c
Why Women Fall for "Potential" Not Reality | Relationship Advice with Vilma Putt (opens the original)
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What does it actually take to build a relationship that lasts a lifetime? In this episode of The Corporate Escapists, Christine sits down with relationship therapist, counsellor and coach Vilma Putt to unpack honest, practical relationship advice for couples navigating real life — not just the highlight reel. Vilma has been married to her high-school sweetheart Matt for over 31 years, and as the founder of Laleo Counselling & Coaching, she's spent her career helping couples move from conflict to
Leadership, Confidence, and Purpose with Jon Sheldon (opens the original)
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What does leadership look like when it's built on Stoic calm and radical honesty instead of buzzwords? This week, Christine sits down with Jon Sheldon, founder and head coach of Belleauwood Coaching, to unpack how leadership has evolved — and where it's gone wrong. A former Marine Infantry squad leader who served at the height of the Iraq war, and later a Fortune 500 sales executive, Jon now coaches high-performers — sales professionals, real estate agents, financial advisors, and business owner
Events That Build Authority: Event Planning for Entrepreneurs with Jo Speh (opens the original)
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In a world where online interactions feel increasingly diluted by AI and fake content, in-person events have become one of the most powerful ways to build real trust and authority. This week, Christine talks with Jo Spehr, Founder and Director of Empire Events, about what it actually takes to plan and run a world-class event. Jo works with 6, 7, and 8-figure entrepreneurs to deliver experiences that build authority, deepen connection, and accelerate business growth — from intimate retreats in Ba
From Manager to Leader: The Authority Shift with Shirley Sutton (opens the original)
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What separates a manager from a leader? This week, Christine sits down with Shirley Sutton — a Sydney-based leadership coach and People & Culture expert — to bust the biggest myth in leadership: that you need to have all the answers. Shirley is the creator of the Managers to Leaders program and the Authority Shift method, which has helped countless high performers stop waiting to be recognized and start leading with confidence. In this conversation, Christine and Shirley dig into what authentic
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