Major Convos
by Major Convos
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About this podcast
Welcome to "Major Convos," the podcast exploring education and training. Join us for insightful conversations with experts, covering trends, innovations, and challenges. We dive deep into teaching methods, technologies, and alternative education. Discover success stories, inclusivity strategies, and practical insights for your educational journey. Let's unlock the full potential of education together.
Episodes
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- Season 3 - EP8: Anthea Middleton from Powering Skills Organisation - 82% of learning is on the job · 1 h 7 min · Season 3 Episode 8Around 82% of an apprentice’s learning happens on the job, with the tradesperson working beside them every day.Anthea Middleton, CEO of Powering Skills Organisation, explains why…
- Season 3- EP7: Sharon Wernowski from Airbus - AI Wrote it We Can Tell · 51 min · Season 3 Episode 7Sharon Wernowski has spent 20 years building apprenticeship programs, and she's now five months into reshaping early careers at Airbus. In this episode of Major Convos, Sharon…
- Season 3 - EP6: Get Uncomfortable - Simon Hislop East Coast Apprenticeships · 1 h 9 min · Season 3 Episode 6Simon Hislop joined Major Convos for his first ever podcastappearance, three months into his new role as CEO of East Coast Apprenticeships. He talks candidly about what surprised…
- Season 3 - EP5: Trainer Series - Samantha Hurford · 56 minMajor Training's Manufacturing and Engineering trainer Samantha Hurford opens up about the upbringing that built her resilience. She talks candidly about emotional intelligence…
- Season 3 - EP4: From Coaching the Jillaroos to Leading in Business | Brad Donald · 1 h 10 minBrad Donald spent 25 years in professional rugby league. He captain-coached in the bush, ran elite programs for the Kangaroos, and coached the Jillaroos through the early days of…
- Season 3 - EP3: From Race Cars to Rockets - Inside PWR's World-Class Academy · 51 minFrom road cars to Formula 1 to aerospace, PWR Advanced Cooling Technology is one of Australia's great manufacturing success stories. This week, Matt and Corey sit down with Dave…
- Season 3 - EP2: Leadership Lessons from Tom Brady, Coach K and Warren Buffett · 49 min · Season 3 Episode 2Matt just got back from a leadership retreat at Duke University hosted by entrepreneur Jesse Itzler, and the room included Tom Brady, Coach K and leaders connected to Berkshire…
- Season 3 - EP1: We're Back, A Lot Has Changed. · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 1Matt and Corey are back after nearly a year off the air, and a lot has happened. New studio, business expansion into NSW, and a whole season ahead built around real stories from…
- Building the Future with Future Lady Tradies · 46 minThis episode, we sit down with the powerhouse trio behind Future Lady Tradies - to unpack how three young women are reshaping the blue-collar landscape. From recruitment roots to…
- We're Back...and Ready to Rumble! · 28 minAfter a long hiatus, Corey and Matt return to the mic for Major Convos with their trademark mix of laughs, insights, and industry truths. From government contract chaos to…
- Shaking Up the System with Phil Bevan: A Vision for VET · 1 h 24 minIn this episode of Major Convos, we’re joined by the dynamic and outspoken Phil Bevan, currently dialling in from the beautiful Bali. A country NSW boy turned industry advocate…
- Kicking Goals: How the Suns Graduate Program is Transforming Lives On and Off the Field · 48 minIn this episode, we sit down with Craig Lees from AFL Cairns as we explore the transformative power of the Suns Graduate Program, an entry-level initiative aimed at inspiring and…
- THIS IS A CONVERSATION STARTER! · 1 h 2 minIn this powerfully vulnerable episode of Major Convos, we sit down with Jason Banks, co-CEO of TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter), to discuss the need for mental health…
- Navigating Apprenticeship Challenges: Insights from Canada’s Electrical Training Sector · 1 h 17 minIn this episode of Major Convos, we sit down with Farid, the Director of Business Development for an Electrical Training Organisation in British Columbia, Canada. We flew Farid…
- 🍹Bon Voyage, Emily. 🍹 · 20 minOur very own Client Experience superstar, Emily France, has packed her bags and is ready to take flight next week. Em won a spin on the coveted prize wheel at the launch party in…
- Building Success: Insights from Scaffolding Kingpin Jed Newnham · 56 minIn this episode, we sit down with Jed Newnham, the Managing Director of leading Queensland scaffolding company, Newnham Scaffolding, to delve into the world of scaffolding and…
- Gerry For President! · 1 h 18 minIn this inspiring and colourful episode, we sit down with Gerry Blackwell, the passionate founder and director of the Youth Development Foundation. Gerry shares her journey and…
- Let’s Talk Tech! · 1 h 11 minGet ready for an enlightening episode as we welcome Scott Rogers, the visionary CEO of eSkilled. Discover how eSkilled is transforming the vocational education and training…
- Let’s Address the Elephant in the Room: Industry Segregation and the Skills Strategy 2024-2028 · 46 minJoin our hosts, Corey Bowles and Mathew Tenkate, as they dive deep into the evolving landscape of apprenticeships and skills training in this dynamic and possibly controversial…
- Beyond the Threshold with Dr Franziska Curran · 1 h 13 minIn this enlightening episode, we are joined by Dr. Franziska Curran, a Principal Consultant at Anthesis Group, champions in sustainable performance for business. Dr. Curran…
