With nearly 3 decades of experience at KPMG, Martin has mastered the art of merging governance with innovation, all while stressing the importance of being "MatchFit" and creating "Leadership Capacity" - a holistic approach that combines physical and mental readiness for peak performance.
"In terms of leadership, I'm not a big emailer and I'm not a big meeting requester...I think true leadership is actually knocking over and getting things out of the way and empowering other people..."
In this episode Andrew and Martin discuss:In this episode Andrew and Martin discuss:
00:05 The brutal feedback Andrew gave to Martin on his presentation and how showing vulnerability and putting a bit of himself in the presentation helped Martin.
3:30 Why KPMG bought Andrew’s previous business.
8:05 Why Martin looks 10 years ahead, not just 10 months and Martins philosophy on mentors.
16:45 Martin’s natural curiosity and how that leads him to new skills, taking a year off when he turned 50 and spending that time renovating his own house.
20:55 Leading from the back of the room.
23:20 Doing a shred a couple of times a year to keep good habits.
24:55 Spending the first half of your life training to be healthy for the second half.
26:55 Martin’s partner Suzanne’s thoughts on Martin.
31:05 Doing the Sydney to Hobart race makes the rest of the year seem easier and
33:30 Martin’s disastrous first Hawkesbury kayak race.
38:15 Starting work at Spotless during a time of crisis.
41:00 Some of Andrew and Martin’s favourite AFR cartoons from that time at spotless
42:40 Martins safety net being his family and his values.
45:15 Dealing with tall poppy syndrome and how consulting firms can adopt AI.
52:00 Where Martin sees KPMG going in 5 years.
55:10 Recognising the tough times Andrew and Martin have been through and you can’t control the wind but you can control the sails.
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