Down to Business
A collection of thoughts, opinions, and adviceBusiness isn’t just business with George Tuntevski
This week I sat down with George Tuntevski, Managing Director at Sharp Office. We discuss his experience as a business owner and his approach to growing a successful team and workplace. Key takeaways for business owners: Involve your team with change – Get your team...

The everchanging factors of business and life with Mark Fitzgibbon
This week I sat down with Mark Fitzgibbon, CEO & Managing Director of nib Health Insurance. We discuss business as a whole and the importance of creating opportunity at all stages, along with how investing in yourself, is just as important as investing in your...
Keep your core strong – How building solid foundations, will set you up for success with Adam O’Brien
This week I sat down with Newcastle Knights Head Coach, Adam O’Brien. We discuss teamwork and how, for your team to thrive, cohesive growth and development is crucial. The base of this is the need to have solid foundations and core values to ensure sustainable...
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Why your team’s wellbeing is integral to your business’ performance with Dean Noonan
This week I sat down with Dean Noonan, Performance and Wellbeing Director of Check5. Dean was in the NSW Police force for many years and is well-known for his role as a Wellbeing Manager with the Newcastle Knights, and as a Career Coach. In this episode, we discuss...
How many of us have true balance in our lives? – with Paul Harragon
Having played a huge part in my training for climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and fundraising for the Mark Hughes Foundation, I sat down with one of Newcastle’s favourites, Paul Harragon to hear his story. How many of us have true balance in our lives? Paul has a timely...
How to grow a successful brand with Leah Jay
I sat down with Leah Jay, Founder & Director of Leah Jay Property Management. We chat about how Leah navigates life as a woman in business and how she grew a successful brand. We touch on the importance of education, purpose and adaptability in the Property...
How to progress from employee, to leader, to business owner with Roman Brady
This week I sat down with Roman Brady, Founder and CEO of Air Locker. We chat about the importance of personal growth in order to ensure professional growth. Key takeaways for you include: You’re more than yourself – it’s about your team. There’s no secret to what...
Why putting your people first is the best thing you can do in business with Richard Jones
I sat down with Richard Jones, CEO of Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS). We talked about the amount of hard work that goes into operating a successful not-for-profit and the importance of maintaining good relationships with customers. Richard’s top tips for...
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