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What I learned in business (that didn't kill me!)

What I learned in business (that didn't kill me!)

著者： James H Stewart
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Have you ever wondered why some businesses go broke and others are successful?


For 40 years I was a corporate undertaker. I buried businesses that failed and helped save those where there was still a pulse.


I was parachuted into some of corporate Australia’s biggest financial crisis, insolvencies and turnaround environments. I have been in Board rooms, Court rooms and on shop floors when all seems lost (and sometimes it was).


Over decades at the coal face of business (often in the most difficult circumstances), I have seen & heard stories that delighted and inspired me, as well as those which serve as a guide of the path not to take.


I also spent years in leadership roles at Ferrier Hodgson and KPMG Australia where I sat on the Board and was the National Consumer and Retail leader.


The purpose of What I learned about Business (that didn’t kill me!) is to share the stories behind some of the world's most interesting business situations, how they unfolded, how my guests dealt with them, and how those experiences changed them and the way they do business.


I hope that my podcast entertains and engages listeners who want to know more about the worlds great business leaders and the lessons that didn’t kill them…….

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  • Patrick Elliott

    Patrick Elliott
    2025/10/15

    Private-equity veteran Patrick Elliott (Founding Partner, Next Capital; ex-Macquarie PE; former Chair of JB Hi-Fi) joins James H Stewart to unpack career pivots, equity investing and what they teach us about risk, governance, and value creation.


    Patrick traces his path from restructuring at Ferrier Hodgson to Private equity investing at Macquarie, then the leap to found Next Capital. We dig into the JB Hi-Fi MBI-to-IPO journey, the lessons from the collapse of Topshop Australia and how to approach turnarounds when the exit options are limited.


    Whether you’re a founder, operator, or investor, you’ll get a playbook in patient investing, strategic pivots, and why great businesses are built around great people.


    Practical, candid, and loaded with real examples.


    Key Takeaways:

    • How to know when it’s time to change direction
    • The mindset required to transition from advisor to investor
    • Lessons from private equity and rethinking growth after crisis
    “If you’re not learning or growing, you’re already going backwards.” — Patrick Elliott

    About Patrick Elliott:

    Patrick Elliott is Co-Founder of Next Capital and former executive at Macquarie Bank. A graduate of IMD (Switzerland), he has led investments across retail, consumer, and industrial sectors — combining analytical precision with entrepreneurial instinct.


    Connect with Patrick:


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-elliott-374a3214b

    https://nextcapital.com.au


    🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — and don’t forget to follow, rate, and share.


    What I Learned in Business (That Didn’t Kill Me!) — hosted by James H. Stewart, exploring the stories behind resilience, reinvention, and leadership.


    Connect with James:

    🌐 JamesHStewart.com | LinkedIn

    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organisations, affiliates, or of the host. This podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be taken as business, financial, or professional advice. Listeners should seek their own independent advice before making decisions related to any topics discussed.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    45 分
  • Di Gillett

    Di Gillett
    2025/10/15

    In this episode, James H Stewart sits down with Di Gillett — a fashion-design student, turned retailer, turned headhunter, turned podcaster — whose life and career are a study in resilience and reinvention.


    Di began her career in fashion and retail with Myer and Country Road, before spending more than 30 years in executive search, working with industry icon Andrew Banks at Talent 2 and later founding her own firm, Agora Partners. Today, she hosts the acclaimed Power of Women Podcast, and with almost 100 episodes, is approaching the top 1% of podcasters globally.

    In a deeply honest conversation, Di shares the moments that shaped her — from surviving sudden alopecia to navigating the loss of her sister-in-law, elite cyclist Amy Gillett, whose death inspired a national road-safety movement.


    Together, James and Di explore how adversity reshapes ambition, and why confidence and visibility matter more than ever for women in business.


    Key Takeaways:

    • How to transform adversity into purpose
    • Why visibility and connection matter for women in business
    • The importance of authenticity in leadership and storytelling
    “When you lose what defines you, you find out who you really are.” — Di Gillett

    About Di Gillett:

    Di Gillett is a business founder, podcast host, and advocate for women’s empowerment. With a background in retail and recruitment — including work with Andrew Banks and Talent2 — Di brings a grounded perspective on leadership, courage, and finding voice through adversity.


    Connect with Di:


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women


    https://powerofwomen.com.au/


    🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — and don’t forget to follow, rate, and share.


    What I Learned in Business (That Didn’t Kill Me!) — hosted by James H. Stewart, celebrating real stories of resilience, leadership, and growth.


    Connect with James:

    🌐 JamesHStewart.com | LinkedIn


    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organisations, affiliates, or of the host. This podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be taken as business, financial, or professional advice. Listeners should seek their own independent advice before making decisions related to any topics discussed.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    43 分
  • Evan Thornley

    Evan Thornley
    2025/10/15


    In this episode of What I Learned in Business, James H Stewart sits down with Evan Thornley — entrepreneur, investor, reformer, and one of Australia’s most original thinkers on business and social change.


    Evan’s career has been anything but conventional. He co-founded LookSmart, one of Australia’s first tech companies to list on NASDAQ at the height of the dot-com boom, before riding out its spectacular crash. He later entered Victorian politics, led the global Better Place electric-vehicle venture, helped rescue ABC Learning through the creation of Goodstart Early Learning, and today chairs LongView, a business tackling housing affordability and generational inequality.


    James and Evan explore:

    • What it was like to ride the rise and fall of the dot-com bubble
    • The lessons from taking billion-dollar risks — and losing
    • Why Evan left politics to lead change from outside government
    • The story behind Goodstart and the ABC Learning rescue
    • How LongView is rethinking housing and wealth inequality in Australia
    • What Evan's learned about resilience, risk, and purpose across every chapter


    This is a conversation about big ideas, bold failures, and rebuilding success with meaning.


    Key Takeaways:

    • How failure can sharpen strategy and conviction
    • Why purpose-driven business models are the future
    • What leadership looks like in times of technological and ethical disruption
    “The line between visionary and fool is very thin — but it’s where all the progress happens.” — Evan Thornley

    About Evan Thornley:

    Evan Thornley is an Australian tech entrepreneur, investor, and impact leader. He co-founded LookSmart, led Better Place Australia, was a driving force behind the GoodStart consortium that rescued 650 childcare centres from the financial collapse of ABC learning and now heads LongView, a purpose-driven property business focused on long-term wealth and housing reform.


    Connect with Evan:


    LinkedIn | https://longview.com.au


    🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — and don’t forget to follow, rate, and share.

    What I Learned in Business (That Didn’t Kill Me!) — hosted by James H. Stewart, exploring the real lessons from business, innovation, and resilience.


    Connect with James:

    🌐 JamesHStewart.com | LinkedIn

    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organisations, affiliates, or of the host. This podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be taken as business, financial, or professional advice. Listeners should seek their own independent advice before making decisions related to any topics discussed.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    54 分
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