Slicing through the noise podcast
Real stories. Tough decisions. Leadership, unfiltered with Jennifer Elliott.
Leadership isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters — and doing it well.
In Slicing Through the Noise, Jennifer Elliott, CEO of Integrity and Values, sits down with Australia’s business leaders who’ve faced the pressure, made the hard calls, and led their teams through moments that defined their careers.
These are conversations about clarity in chaos, about holding the line when it’s easier to compromise, and about the silent disciplines that separate reactive managers from accountable leaders. No jargon. No fluff. Just real-world insights from those who’ve learned to cut through distraction, complexity, and noise — and focus on what drives results.
Whether you’re leading 50 people or 500, each episode is a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what leadership is really about.
Available Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube
Episode 1: justin casey
In this powerful episode of Slicing Through the Noise, Justin Casey, CEO of Adventure Operations, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to lead with purpose in complex, fast-paced environments. From flunking accounting to leading multi-national brands, Justin shares a grounded and unapologetic view of leadership that’s rooted in clarity, transparency, and accountability.
Episode 2: Chris Essex
In this deeply personal episode, Slicing Through the Noise welcomes Chris Essex, founder and CEO of Big Dog Pet Foods, for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Chris shares how early lessons in nutrition and sport sparked a lifelong passion that evolved into a pioneering pet food business that champions raw, biologically appropriate food for pets.
Episode 3: Nathan Craner
Deputy Managing Director Nathan opens up about the highs and lows of his journey—from growing up as one of seven kids in a large family to navigating tax debt, business ownership, and major leadership responsibilities. Nathan shares stories of his early jobs, how McDonald’s instilled a customer-first mindset, and what it really took to lead others in both fitness and corporate spaces.
Episode 4: Gary Marshall
In this rich and reflective episode of Slicing Through the Noise, Gary Marshall, Managing Director of DEM Fire, shares his deeply personal leadership journey—from jazz musician to business owner, and everything in between. With host Jennifer Elliott, Gary unpacks the raw truth of what it really takes to lead through growth, mistakes, reinvention, and the long shadow of family business dynamics.
Episode 5: Mitch Birt
In this insightful and deeply human episode of Slicing Through the Noise, host Jennifer sits down with Mitch Birt, Managing Director of Pure Fishing Asia Pacific. With a career that’s grown from checkout clerk to senior executive, Mitch opens up about the raw realities of leadership, including the power of authenticity, the cost of poor decisions, and the lessons that can only be learned by making mistakes.
Episode 6: Mark Casey
In this sharp and candid episode of Slicing Through the Noise, host Jennifer sits down with Mark Casey, current CEO of RIS Safety and a seasoned serial entrepreneur known for building, fixing, and selling high-stakes businesses across the globe. With 30+ years of leadership experience—including scaling international operations, leading businesses through crises like the GFC, and integrating multiple acquisitions—Mark offers practical wisdom for CEOs who need to act decisively, manage risk, and lead people through uncertain terrain.
Episode 7: Ian Whiting
With more than 45 acquisitions under his belt, Ian speaks candidly about how he assesses company fit, why attitude trumps skill, and the critical role of curiosity and accountability in any thriving organization. This is a must-listen for any leader who wants to build with purpose, lead with humility, and stay grounded in a rapidly changing business world.
Episode 8: Tony Dodd
Tony shares his journey from a junior clerk to CEO, discussing how his leadership philosophy has been shaped by values such as fairness, responsibility, and empathy. He emphasises the importance of being genuine and self-aware as a leader, reflecting on the lessons learned from his early career and how effective leadership was crucial during the global pandemic. Tony also touches on how to build a team culture centred on responsibility and customer-first values.
Episode 9: Rohan McLellan
From transforming supply chains to delivering potable water to 300,000 people in Fiji, this conversation is rich with leadership wisdom, legacy thinking, and sharp takes on the future of manufacturing, sustainability, and team culture. Blending lessons from elite sport with decades of hard-won business insight, Rohan unpacks how discipline, timing, and a deep commitment to quality have shaped Clover’s role in building critical water infrastructure across Australia and beyond.
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