We are in the midst of an AI revolution, where the biggest companies in the world are locked in an arms race, with valuations like Nvidia's skyrocketing as AI becomes the new 'electricity' driving innovation. But what is hype, and what is reality? And more importantly, how can you harness this power to amplify your effectiveness, productivity, and impact? In this episode of An Extraordinary Life, brought to you by the QUT graduate school of business. we speak with Dr Evan Shellshear. Ev...
In this episode, we are honoured to welcome Ann Sherry AO, a trailblazing business executive, philanthropist, newly appointed QUT Chancellor, and former CEO of Carnival Australia. With an exceptional career spanning government, banking, and cruise tourism, Ann has broken barriers, revitalised the cruise industry in the region, and paved the way for future generations. From her beginnings as a radiographer to becoming the First Assistant Secretary of the Office of the Status of Women, and late...
In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Ray Weekes who has risen from humble beginnings to become a successful CEO and philanthropist. Growing up in a single-parent household in Sydney's housing commission, Ray's mother instilled in him the importance of education at a young age. This belief stayed with him throughout his career, which saw him climb the corporate ladder and hold senior leadership positions in several major companies. Ray is currently an adjunct professor an...
In this episode, we speak with former Commissioner of Queensland Police, Ian Stewart, who has had a remarkable career in policing spanning 45 years. Ian has seen the best and the worst of human nature. In his role as commissioner, empathy has played a leading role. For instance, in speaking to new recruits, he'd mention to them that the difference between them and many of the people that they'd need to deal with in their careers lies in one factor - the presenc...
In this episode, we speak with inspector Corey Allen. For Corey as a child, empathy and kindness were in short supply. When the violence erupted Corey called the police. In a twist of fate, Corey signed up as a police officer and became the officer in charge of one of Australia's largest and busiest police stations. At the time the police service was in crisis. Bad press, the use of excessive force, and a proliferation of injuries in custody were common. Corey explored a ...
In this episode, we interview Hayden Tee one of Broadway and West End's brightest stars. We chat to Hayden about his career highlights and what he believes are the secrets to his success. We also talked to Hayden about his personal journey of self-actualization in proudly embracing his identity as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and helping lift as he describes, the colonial cloak of shame, that's been imposed on the Maori culture. Hayden's also a strong advocate for equity an...