Why the best engineering decisions happen before design begins

Purpose-led leadership is tested when decisions carry real consequences – for people, communities and the business itself. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Glenn Keys, Founder and Executive Chair of Aspen Medical, shares how he approaches leadership in high-pressure environments and conflict zones, where people’s lives are at stake. Keys explores the importance of managing risk, trusting teams and knowing when to walk away from opportunities. He also explains how purpose and commercial performance can work together. For leaders who want to build a business where purpose drives real decisions, this conversation offers practical lessons in assessing risk, empowering teams and knowing when to put principles ahead of profit. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Glenn Keys and Aspen Medical: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-keys-36b8491/ Website: https://www.aspenmedical.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growth looks like success from the outside, but inside the business it often means changing the way almost everything works. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Charlie Maas, Co-Founder and CEO of Papa Salt Coastal Gin, shares how scaling has forced him to rethink operations, marketing and decision-making. Maas explores the discipline of saying no and explains small businesses can compete through speed, consistency and alignment. It’s a candid look at the less visible side of growth – the trade-offs, difficult decisions and constant recalibration. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com   Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal     Follow Charlie Maas and Papa Salt Coastal Gin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliemaas Website: https://papasaltgin.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before drawings take shape or construction begins, some of the most important engineering work is already happening. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Kevin Berry, Managing Director of TTW, explores why understanding the problem comes before designing the solution – and how early questions around function, longevity and client priorities can fundamentally change a project’s direction. Berry also reflects on leadership, long-term client relationships and the growing role of AI in engineering, making the case that technical capability matters most when paired with judgment, curiosity and strong human skills.  Listen for a practical look at how better questions shape projects long before the final design is settled. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Kevin Berry and TTW: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-berry-8b31ab50/ Website: https://www.ttwengineers.com/au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AI reshapes how we work, decide and communicate, the qualities that remain distinctly human may become more valuable – not less. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Andrew Everingham, Founder and CEO of CAPITAL-e, explores trust, empathy, judgment and genuine connection in an increasingly digital world. He shares his perspective on why gathering in person still matters and how leaders can create more space for reflection and better decision-making. Drawing on his own experience of profound personal loss, Everingham also reflects on resilience, community and making each interaction count.  Tune in for a timely conversation on what technology can’t replace – and how leaders can keep humanity at the center as everything else accelerates. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Andrew Everingham and CAPITAL-e: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreweveringham/ Website: https://www.capital-e.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strong performance starts with creating the conditions for people to do their best work. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Karlie Cremin, CEO of Dynamic Leadership Programs Australia, explains why leaders should look beyond individual behavior and examine the systems shaping it. Cremin explores how clearer accountability and greater trust can help teams adapt and thrive. For leaders rethinking performance, culture and development, this conversation offers a practical starting point for building workplaces where people and businesses can succeed together. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Karlie Cremin and Dynamic Leadership Programs Australia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlie-cremin-57b99612a/ Website: https://dlpa.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Modern medicine is moving beyond the assumption that the same treatment works for everyone. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Nathan Hill, CEO and Co-Founder of Strive Pharmacy, discusses the role compounding pharmacies play in meeting individual patient needs. Hill explores personalized dosing, quality, access and the challenge of leading through regulatory uncertainty as interest in GLP-1s and other compounded medications grows. For executives navigating fast-moving markets, complex regulation and rising customer expectations, this is a timely conversation about how to scale without losing sight of the people you serve. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Nathan Hill and Strive Pharmacy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-hill-6a245b5b/ Website: https://www.strivepharmacy.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most damaging cyber incidents often begin long before anyone realizes an attacker is inside.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Andrew Rubin, Founder, CEO and Board Member at Illumio, explains why leaders need to shift from trying to stop every attack to limiting the damage when one gets through.Rubin examines the blind spots that allow attackers to remain inside networks for months and explains how AI is increasing the pressure to improve visibility and make decisions faster.The conversation challenges leaders to start thinking differently about cybersecurity. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Andrew Rubin and Illumio: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsrubin/ Website: https://www.illumio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market volatility can test even the most disciplined investor, but reacting to short-term noise often creates more risk than it removes.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Daniel Shrimski, Managing Director – Asia Pacific at Vanguard, explains why long-term behavior matters more than trying to predict the perfect moment to enter or exit the market. He explores the role of trust, transparency and financial literacy in helping investors stay focused.Shrimski also shares what long-term conviction looks like in practice when building an organization around the interests of the investor. It’s a conversation about resisting short-term pressure, leading with clarity and creating the conditions for better decisions over time. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Daniel Shrimski and Vanguard: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanguarddanielshrimski/ Website: https://www.vanguard.com.au/corporate/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paying off member debt is not the kind of growth strategy most financial institutions would put on paper.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Andrew Swoger, President and CEO of Keesler Federal Credit Union, discusses how the credit union doubled assets, expanded branches and built a service culture around doing more for members.Swoger shares how Keesler Federal turned generosity, discipline and member trust into a model for sustainable growth. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Andrew Swoger and Keesler Federal Credit Union: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-swoger-1bb13744/ Website: https://www.kfcu.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-swoger-1bb13744/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Potential is easy to talk about but much harder to build a business around.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Karen Meredith, Global CEO of Drake International, discusses how a 75-year staffing legacy continues to shape the company’s view of purpose, profit and human potential. She traces that perspective back to Founder Bill Pollock, whose belief in opportunity and meaningful work still runs through the organization today.Meredith reflects on what leaders need to understand as AI accelerates change across the workforce, including the challenge of helping young people find pathways into work. It is a conversation about what endures during volatile times and why the future of work may depend on how well businesses understand people. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow Karen Meredith and Drake International: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klmeredith/ Website: https://drakeintl.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.