How I Did It
How I Did It
David Knowles
How I Did It is a podcast produced by Koda Capital’s Philanthropy & Social Capital team. Each episode features a proven leader from the philanthropic or non-profit community talking about how they achieved what they achieved. The emphasis is on the individual and how they did what they did, rather than retelling the story of what was achieved. By focusing on what it takes to get the job done, listeners get to hear the kind of insight you can only get from listening to real leaders talking about their own experience. This series is part of Koda’s commitment to bringing valuable insights to people working in philanthropy and the field of social leadership. To find out more, go to kodacapital.com or email the team at [email protected] Any views expressed in this recording represent the personal opinions of the speaker and do no represent the view of any other party. If this recording contains reference to any financial products, that reference does not constitute advice or a recommendation, and may not be relied upon. Listeners in Australia are encouraged to visithttps://www.moneysmart.gov.au/ to obtain information regarding financial advice and investments. Produced by Josh Clark
Episode 17: Paul Heath
Paul is Koda’s founding CEO and an experienced charity investment committee member. He talks about how to invest successfully, with long-term, non-profit investors in mind. Drawing on first-hand experience, Paul offers advice on operating a non-profit investment committee and how individual committee members can make sure their contributions count. Paul also talks about how he founded Koda as an independent portfolio management business and the importance of culture within the firm. This episode was recorded on 28 February, 2020, less than two weeks before COVID-19 was officially declared a global pandemic.
Jun 1, 2020
38 min
Episode 16: Lindsay Cane
Lindsay is a dynamic CEO running a dynamic organisation called Royal Far West, from its base just a surfboard-length away from Sydney’s famous Manly Beach. The 2019 Australian Third Sector CEO of the Year talks about her leadership style and lessons she has learnt in a career that also saw her lead Australia back to world champion status while CEO of Netball Australia.
Feb 17, 2020
43 min
Episode 15: Violet Roumeliotis
For her work as the CEO of refugee-focused Settlement Services International, Violet was named 2017 Telstra Businesswoman of the Year. In this episode she touches on themes like compassion, understanding, community and resilience, as well as the value of adopting a positive mindset.
Nov 11, 2019
39 min
Episode 14: Cara Peek
Cara is a Yawuru/Bunuba woman and Chair of Broome-based Nyambu Baru Yawuru. In this episode she talks about her work as a Native Title lawyer, social innovator and entrepreneur, and many things in-between, including her cultural experiences and what she learnt during her time with the Apache people of North America.
Sep 9, 2019
30 min
Episode 13: Andrew Kuper
Dr Andrew Kuper is an investor and social entrepreneur. He is Founder and CEO of LeapFrog Investments, ranked by Fortune as one of the top five Companies to Change the World. Sydney-based Andy is a world-leader in the field of ‘profit with purpose’. What is profit with purpose and how did Andy build LeapFrog into a business that can claim to have improved the lives of millions of people? Andy explains in this revealing episode of How I Did it.
Jun 24, 2019
45 min
Episode 12: Dave Smith
Dave Smith is President and CEO of Heaton Smith Group, an Atlanta-based consulting firm specializing in major gifts and legacy planning. Dave explains why it’s critical for fundraisers to listen to donors, to build relationships with them over many years and to avoid treating them like ATMs. He also sets out his belief that if you change the conversation, you change the result. Ultimately, Dave suggests, when it comes to raising money, it’s about the donor.
Apr 16, 2019
23 min
Episode 11: Rich Gilmore
Rich Gilmore is Country Director for The Nature Conservancy in Australia. In this episode, he provides valuable insight into how the Conservancy raised $55 million in twelve weeks to purchase environmentally significant land in the Murray Darling basin. This ambitious act of private conservation harnessed philanthropy and investment to secure the future of over 200,000 hectares of prime Australian land.
Feb 21, 2019
43 min
Episode 10: Stephen Fitzgerald
Stephen is a former Chairman of Goldman Sachs Australia and New Zealand. He also served a five year term as a Guardian of Australia’s Future Fund. As well as sharing secrets of his own success, Stephen talks about investing successfully, common investing mistakes and how to run an effective investment committee. He also explains his commitment to impact investing and his belief that all capital will eventually be invested with impact in mind.
Oct 15, 2018
34 min
Episode 9: Audette Exel
Audette Exel AO is a former Australian Philanthropist of the Year and a Forbes magazine Hero of Philanthropy. A social activist who became a lawyer and investment banker, she later founded the Adara Group, a social enterprise that proves the power of business can be used to improve the lives of people in poverty. In this episode Audette talks about her remarkable life and her belief that business can and must be used as a force for good
Sep 10, 2018
55 min
Episode 8: Kylie Charlton
As Koda launches its impact investment advisory service, Kylie defines impact investing and looks at its potential for mainstream and non-profit investors alike. Reflecting on her own career, Kylie also talks about working and investing ‘with heart’.
Aug 12, 2018
31 min
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