Episode 14 | Brendan Leeds (Founder of clipboard) Brendan Leeds has over 20 years experience working in the hospitality industry, 10 years of experience in setting up companies and operations and is the Co-Founder and CEO of Clipboard Hospitality - a centralised hub connecting the global hospitality industry Clipboard is a brilliant idea being brought to life with a vision to transform the hospitality industry by creating pathways to opportunities for stakeholders and to showcase that the industry is an identifiable career choice.Brendan is generous with his learnings as Gordon and Jenn question him on idea generation, building a team through effective leadership, well-planned strategies and positive team culture. Subscribe now to join Jenna and Gordon weekly on Which Way Forward?, as they use their 50 years of international business experience to share advice on business and life, helping you make positive and direct change. Contacts Gordon Jenkins - [email protected] Jenna Paulin - [email protected] Clipboard Hospitality- www.clipboardhospo.com Brendan Leeds- [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 13 - Employee Benefits? Finding and retaining great employees is becoming increasingly difficult. In this Episode, Gordon and Jen talk about what some of the worlds leading companies are doing in this space and what might work for you. Subscribe now to join Jenna and Gordon weekly on Which Way Forward?, as they use their 50 years of international business experience to share advice on business and life, helping you make positive and direct change. Contacts Gordon Jenkins - [email protected] Jenna Paulin - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 12 - Sarah Sheridan founder of 'Clothing The Gap' In 2019 Sarah Sheridan and Laura Thompson's social enterprise business 'Clothing The Gap' was served a 'Cease and Desist' notice for their use of the Aboriginal flag on some of their products. This would start a national movement to 'Free the Flag' and placed Sarah's and Laura's clothing label into the center of a media and legal firestorm.  How this story played out, and how Sarah and Laura worked together to grow a truly unique and social conscious business'  is one of inspiration. A a business owner you'll love hearing the story and learnings from 'Clothing The Gaps' Sarah Sheridan. Subscribe now to join Jenna and Gordon weekly on Which Way Forward?, as they use their 50 years of international business experience to share advice on business and life, helping you make positive and direct change. Contacts Gordon Jenkins - [email protected] Jenna Paulin - [email protected] Clothing The Gaps - www.clothingthegaps.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 11 - Why are you in business? it's a big welcome back to Jen and Gordon as they kick off season 2 of 'Which Way Forward' In this Episode, Gordon and Jen explain that running a business cant be all about the money, and if this is your only focus then you might be doomed for failure. How does your business support the lifestyle you want to achieve?   We find out the questions we need to ask as small business owners. Subscribe now to join Jenna and Gordon weekly on Which Way Forward?, as they use their 50 years of international business experience to share advice on business and life, helping you make positive and direct change. Contacts Gordon Jenkins - [email protected] Jenna Paulin - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bonus Episode - Who is Banfi the Rubber Duck? Who is Banfi the Rubber Duck and why does he have his own instagram account? In this Bonus Episode of Which Way Forward, Gordon retraces the amazing story that brought Banfi the rubber duck into his life. This little rubber duck literally saved Gordons life and now the two are inseparable. Gordon will literally not leave the house without his little mate in his pocket. Enjoy the story of Banfi and thankyou Gordon for your bravery to share. Subscribe now to join Jenna and Gordon weekly on Which Way Forward?, as they use their 50 years of international business experience to share advice on business and life, helping you make positive and direct change. Contacts Gordon Jenkins - [email protected] Jenna Paulin - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 10 - The Too Hard Basket? How many items do you have in your Too Hard Basket? If you are not careful and somewhat proactive you will soon have your too hard basket overflowing, paralyzing and draining your mental capacity. In this Episode, Gordon and Jen give you the tools you need to tackle your too hard basket and free up your business. Subscribe now to join Jenna and Gordon weekly on Which Way Forward?, as they use their 50 years of international business experience to share advice on business and life, helping you make positive and direct change. Contacts Gordon Jenkins - [email protected] Jenna Paulin - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 9 - Mental Health Mental Health in the workplace is a hot topic. What are your responsibilities as a business or manager and how do you make Mental Health a positive within your team? The world has changed and its important that you move with the times or risk losing your staff. Join Jen and Gordon as they discuss Mental Health inside and outside of the workplace. Subscribe now to join Jenna and Gordon weekly on Which Way Forward?, as they use their 50 years of international business experience to share advice on business and life, helping you make positive and direct change. Contacts Gordon Jenkins - [email protected] Jenna Paulin - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 8 - Reward and Recognition In a post covid world, employing and retaining the right staff has never been more important. So, what part does reward and recognition play? Is it a matter of just throwing more cash at your high achievers? Or are there other ways to make your staff feel wanted, needed and appreciated. Jenna and Gordon talk all things Reward and Recognition and give you a different way to think about what you do inside and outside of the office. Subscribe now to join Jenna and Gordon weekly on Which Way Forward?, as they use their 50 years of international business experience to share advice on business and life, helping you make positive and direct change. Contacts Gordon Jenkins - [email protected] Jenna Paulin - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 7 - Can you be a boss and a friend? It is a question that every business owner or manager has pondered in their time. Can you be a boss and a friend? What are the boundaries? Is it fraught with danger? Jen and Gordon discuss the in's and out's of your relationship with your team. Subscribe now to join Jenna and Gordon weekly on Which Way Forward?, as they use their 50 years of international business experience to share advice on business and life, helping you make positive and direct change. Contacts Gordon Jenkins - [email protected] Jenna Paulin - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.