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Don’t inbox-watch: How Officeworks’ merchandise GM balances his attention

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After almost 30 years in the retail industry, Officeworks general manager of merchandising Jim Berndelis has gained plenty of experience and life lessons. From there, I’ve worn many hats in our support office and in various roles across the merchandise function: from demand planning to buying to buying manager. JB: I love the garden!

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How Sam Walton’s sundown rule makes me a better leader: Andy Chen, Comvita

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Before joining New Zealand healthcare brand Comvita , Andy Chen worked in HR and project management at Walmart for 10 years. We recently sat down with him to learn about his career highlights, best leadership tips and how he approaches the work-life balance conundrum in this day and age. Stay hungry and then give it a try.

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‘I find purpose and meaning in my work’: Dsmile founder Joseph Badr

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JB: Managing a team and executing plans were the hardest challenges I had to face, especially when time and resources are limited. I had to find the balance between managing the team and executing our plans, which can be difficult when there are competing priorities. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance?

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“Enjoy the journey and be kind”: Strand CEO Felicity McGahan on leadership

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From her early days as a store manager at Sportsgirl, to leadership roles at Gap, Sussan and Cotton On, McGahan has built up a wealth of knowledge, which she has drawn from to shape Strand’s recent rebrand , and overseas expansion. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance? FM: Balance is the key here. FM: I love to travel.

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How Mud Australia CEO remains invigorated after 29 years in the business 

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Here, we chat with Mud Australia’s founder, designer and CEO Shelley Simpson about work-life balance, why the business has invested in the Headspace app, monthly massages on-site and green breakout spaces, and how her wheaten terrier, Molly, helps her to switch off. Inside Retail : What does a typical day look like?

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How boxing helps Single Use Ain’t Sexy founder Josh Howard switch off

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After starting his career in media, working as a special assistant to Network Ten’s then-executive general manager Russel Howcroft, Josh Howard switched gears and moved to New York City, where he worked for startups that blurred the lines between content and commerce. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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From Big 4 firm to start-up: TaskPod’s Adam Morgan talks lessons learned

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Here, Morgan chats with Inside Retail about his corporate journey before starting TaskPod, what he loves about his job, the evolution of his work-life balance and what he gets up to in his free time. AM : The two biggest lessons I’ve learned are the importance of stakeholder management and trusting your team to deliver. AM: Yes, I do.

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