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• Why purpose-driven leadership builds stronger teams

  This episode explores purpose-led leadership - a key to inspiring teams and achieving success.  Leadership is no longer defined by just technical skills — purpose, adaptability and the ability to bring out the best in others is becoming increasingly important.   Whether you’re an emerging leader in accounting or a seasoned finance professional, this episode offers practical guidance to help you step into leadership with purpose, lead through adversity and change and inspire high performance across your teams.  Listen now.  Host: Tahn Sharpe, editor, INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia  Guest: Pip Marlow, non-executive board director, GAICD, advisor  Pip Marlow will be speaking at CPA Congress in person at the Gold Coast in October 2025.   For more background on this episode’s guest Pip Marlow, head over to this article on the AICD website and the Future Women site.   Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at [email protected]

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• Cultural intelligence in global finance

  In an interconnected world, one trait is fast becoming a must-have skill for finance and accounting professionals. It’s cultural intelligence.   This episode explores how understanding cultural differences and adapting your approach can elevate trust, strengthen collaboration and deliver better business outcomes.  With expert-led insights, learn how cultural conditioning shapes trust and what strategies can help you lead with authenticity while respecting cultural norms.   Learn clear, actionable ways to embed cultural agility into daily practice – from client meetings to cross-border negotiations.  Key learnings include:  How to identify and manage cultural blind spots in finance and accounting  Practical strategies to build trust across borders and multicultural teams  Why hierarchy and communication styles matter in Asia-Pacific contexts  How culturally intelligent leaders navigate ambiguity and high-stakes decisions  Tips for balancing authenticity with cultural adaptability in global business  Whether you’re leading an international team, negotiating cross-border deals or simply aiming to sharpen your Asia capability, this episode will give you insights to succeed in today’s global finance landscape.   Host: Tahn Sharpe, INTHEBLACK Editor, CPA Australia  Guest: Charlotta Oberg, Program Director, Asialink Leaders Program, Associate Director, Capability Development at Asialink Business  Links:  You can take a short, self-paced or facilitated course with the Asialink Business Academy.  Gain credentialed Asia insights and connections through the Asialink Leader Program.   And be inspired by Asia-capable leaders across sectors, including financial services.   Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]

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• Hays 2025 Salary Guide reveals top finance job trends

  Today’s finance job market trends are revealed with key findings from the Hays 2025 Salary Guide explored in this episode. Key takeaways include:  Which finance roles and industries offer the best rewards in Australia and New Zealand  Trends in finance job satisfaction across salary levels and generations  The impact of AI on the recruitment process  The gender pay gap  Current skills shortages   Advice for job seekers  Whether you're a finance professional navigating career choices or a recruiter adapting to new hiring realities, this episode offers practical insights, advice and strategies.  Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Content Editor, CPA Australia  Guest: Shane Little, Managing Director, Enterprise Solutions APAC, Hays  Links:  The Hays 2025 Salary Guide is available online.   And you can listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at [email protected]

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• Private credit: Risks and rewards explained

  Private credit is booming. But do investors fully understand the risks?   In this episode, learn the mechanics of private credit, its place within the private capital universe and why it's suddenly everywhere - from retail portfolios to billion-dollar super funds.   Key takeaways include:  Why private credit is not the "bond-like risk" some claim it is  How super funds allocate private credit under regulatory pressure  Why borrower type, loan structure and economic cycles matter  What needs to change in how private credit is marketed  The potential regulatory interventions on the horizon  Whether you're an institutional investor or private wealth adviser, this episode is a must-listen.  Host: Tahn Sharpe, Editor INTHEBLACK, CPA Australia  Guest: Michael Block, CIO, Bellmont Securities   You can learn about Bellmont Securities at their website  and find them on LinkedIn.   Additionally, discover more with this overview of private credit from the RBA.  And you can read Michael’s contributions on Investor Strategy News:  The four-letter word private credit investors have forgotten   Credit's day of reckoning is upon us  You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at [email protected]

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• How Hobart Airport leads on climate and sustainability

  Climate change isn’t a side issue for Hobart Airport. It’s an integral part of its operations.   In this episode, discover how the Tasmanian capital’s airport integrates sustainability, including:  How Hobart Airport identifies and mitigates climate-related risks  Why sustainability is embedded across procurement, design and construction  The role of circular economy practices in infrastructure projects  How EV infrastructure is shaping the passenger experience  The value of finance-led scenario planning in managing climate impact  Dealing with external partners  Future challenges for airports.  Explore how the finance and commercial teams are central to planning and decision-making, using their strategic and analytical skills to manage risk and guide sustainable investment.   Plus, find out how they know when it’s time to bring in external expertise to manage complex risks.   This episode is essential listening for those in finance, infrastructure and strategic planning who want to understand how sustainability can be effectively integrated into operational decision-making. Host: Patrick Viljoen, Sustainability Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia  Guest: Kate Gillies CPA, CFO at Hobart Airport  Learn more about the executive leadership team running Hobart Airport, and its climate change adaptation plan.   INTHEBLACK produces articles across a wide range of areas, including this story on climate risk and tourism.   You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at [email protected]    

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