BMP - Business Made Personal

"That's one great thing about our industry: people will always give you the time no matter who they are, how high up they are or wherever they are."Considering the enormous risk of purchasing a brokerage, Jonathan Lam didn't realise how many hats he would wear as a business owner, knowing that the buck had stopped with him. One significant advantage has been spending time with his

"You're at work for a long time, so if you don't enjoy it, go and find somewhere else."Discussing the varied roles in his working life, Mike Edmonds has always had a strong desire to win, whether swimming, rugby or playing in a pipe band. In this podcast, Mike says that one of his key learnings, as he has developed his career, is that, these days, “I'm probably a bit more measure

"I’ve always been motivated and largely happy at work."Having seen the evolution of insurance claims for over 30 years, David Gow is still amazed at the education his role gives him. He cites one learning that he was unaware of: that Easter eggs are made all year round. He also notes the privilege of being able to assist people in their most difficult times.

"It's natural to be nervous in certain circumstances, but you have to be fearless at the same time."When Kerryn moved from a country town in Victoria to Melbourne at the age of 21, she knew she would have to prove herself. Kerryn has seen her career grow and develop by focusing on a positive mindset, educating herself, learning from mentors, and listening to podcasts.

"We're here to serve, and you serve by leading, but you also lead by serving."Moving from South Africa at the age of 12, Richard always believed that resilience was at the core of his survival. Speaking of life’s challenges, Richard says, "What you can control is how you respond, and what you can control is how you prepare."

"It doesn't matter if you don't understand something. What's important is that you want to understand it!"Adapting constantly to change since the age of 2 has given Oren Jacobi a unique view of what is required to become truly resilient. His career journey highlights just that and is also reflected in what he feels is essential in his personal life. He states his purpose: "I realiz

"I’ve seen favouritism in businesses before, and it acts like a virus!"Meg Long has firm views on what Diversity should and shouldn’t mean, what Ai is likely to do to the industry and why she loves seeing people build their businesses within the business she works in.

"Purpose and passion are important in anything you get to do, whether it's your work role or a side interest."Paul's desire for financial independence started early—at the age of 14. He started in insurance at 18 and, in addition to his day job, is a huge influence on the insurance community when it comes to making a difference for the LGBTQIA+ and other diverse communities throu

"So (ESG) is not all about minimizing the risk; it's actually about seeing and seizing some of these opportunities, and that needs leadership that sees beyond the quarter-by-quarter reporting cycles."Having worked in various areas, including market research, teaching English, TV ratings, local government, ethical funds manager, and elite sportspeople, and having spent time in Rural

"When I started out originally, I said to myself, ‘How awesome would it be to be in every major state I wanted to be in?’."By his own admission, Franz Du Plessis has made quite a few mistakes in the last few years, but that has not stopped him from acquiring multiple businesses in various industries. Driven by his mantra of just being happy and enjoying what he and his team do