Are your performance reviews actually helping your people grow or just checking a box?
In this episode of Kan Talk Kulture, Kylie Anne Neal and Georgina Walker explore how shifting to a 120-day cadence transforms performance conversations into strategic culture-builders. Learn why traditional annual reviews are too infrequent to catch disengagement, and how this rhythm creates more trust, alignment, and agility in your team.
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Ready to stop ticking boxes and start building a stronger culture?
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What happens when a high-performing lawyer walks away from the traditional legal world, only to come back and reinvent it from the inside out?
In this deeply moving and inspiring episode of Kan Talk Kulture, Kylie Anne Neal sits down with Tammi McDermott, Co-Founder and Director of LAWNCH, a professional services firm shaking up how law is done in Australia. Tammi shares her journey from burnout and misalignment in the legal industry to building a values-led legal practice that centres on people, purpose and practical impact.
From confronting gender bias and elitism in law to championing mental health advocacy, Tammi holds nothing back. She speaks candidly about her personal experiences with postnatal depression, her work with the mental health charity LIVIN, and why she believes purpose-led workplaces are not just possible, they are urgently needed.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
This is a must-listen for founders, professionals, early-career lawyers, and anyone ready to challenge what’s “normal” in their industry.
💼 Learn more about LAWNCH and their people-first legal services:
👉 https://www.lawnch.com.au
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If the words “performance review” make you squirm, you’re not alone. In this episode, Kylie Anne Neal is joined by Georgina Walker to explore how Kan Kulture redefines performance conversations, by focusing on energy, trust, and advice over checklists and ratings.
You’ll learn how simple shifts can turn a dreaded HR formality into a meaningful two-way conversation that builds trust, clarity, and connection.
Whether you’re leading a team or sitting through reviews yourself, this episode will challenge what you think performance conversations should feel like, and help you make them better.
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💡 Ready to reshape how performance reviews are done in your business?
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From Jet Skis to Hollywood Stunt Shows: The Creative Force Behind Showtime Entertainment Production
In this episode of Kan Talk Kulture, host Kylie Anne Neal is joined by Medhy Menad, the trailblazing founder of Showtime Entertainment Production, whose global stunt shows blend adrenaline, art, and emotion. From Universal Studios to Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and now Movie World Australia, Medhy shares how he built a business at the intersection of storytelling, action, and cultural connection.
This isn’t just a story about stunts. It’s a masterclass in creating unforgettable experiences, on stage and in the workplace.
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Want to experience the magic yourself? Visit Showtime Entertainment Production to see where Medhy’s team is performing next.
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Onboarding isn’t just about laptops, logins, or ticking off checklists. It’s the first true glimpse a new hire gets of your culture, and it has the power to either spark long-term engagement or quietly erode it.
In this episode of Kan Talk Kulture, Kylie Anne Neal and Georgina Walker break down the full six-month onboarding window, sharing what really needs to happen after that warm welcome on Day One. From the 1, 3, and 5-month check-ins to setting clear expectations and building trust early, this is the episode for leaders who don’t want to lose great people due to early missteps.
What we cover:
If your onboarding process stops after the welcome lunch, this episode is your sign to rethink it.
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What happens when we treat digital wellbeing like a side issue, not a shared responsibility?
In this powerful conversation, Kylie Anne Neal sits down with Ingrid Budge, CEO of Mind Shield and Chief Innovation Officer at Cybernetic Shield, to unpack the urgent need for smarter, safer online environments. From escalating cyberbullying incidents to growing digital addiction, Ingrid explains why reactive policies aren't enough, and why prevention, education, and real-time support are essential for schools, parents, and communities alike.
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Visit cyberneticshield.au to learn more or bring online safety to your school or workplace.
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Onboarding isn’t just about setting up a desk; it’s your first big leadership test.
In this episode, Kan Kulture founder Kylie Anne Neal and People & Culture Consultant Georgina Walker unpack what really happens on day one, and why that first week can shape how long someone stays, how deeply they engage, and how connected they feel to the culture you’ve built.
They cover the small moments that matter, what poor onboarding really signals, and how leaders can stop treating induction as a task and start seeing it as a culture-shaping opportunity.
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If someone regrets joining your team in the first 48 hours, that’s not on them, it’s on you. This episode shows you how to get it right.
If you’re hiring, scaling, or resetting culture, this one’s essential.
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Can a startup scale, win national contracts, and keep its entire team intact, without an office, and without corporate red tape?
In this episode of Kan Talk Kulture, Kylie Anne Neal speaks with Ben Grozier, founder of ClassCover, a fast-growing EdTech company supporting over 3,300 schools and 80,000 teachers across Australia, NZ, and Singapore. Ben shares how he’s built a loyal, high-performing team that’s remote-first, low-ego, and proudly low-turnover, even under serious pressure.
If you think workplace culture fades with distance, this one will challenge everything you’ve been told.
What we cover:
If you're growing a business and want a team that actually wants to stick around, this episode is your permission to lead with heart.
To learn more about Ben and ClassCover, visit classcover.com.au
What do you really believe about performance reviews, culture fit, remote work, or people pleasing?
In this no-fluff, rapid-fire episode, Kylie Anne Neal answers 11 bold questions that every founder and people leader should be asking. From the most overused phrases in HR to the real reasons culture breaks down, this episode challenges the comfortable and brings clarity to what modern leadership requires.
What you'll take away:
👉 If your culture can’t be explained in words, it’s time to tune in.
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Jesse Tree never set out to reinvent the marine industry, but that’s exactly what he’s doing.
In this episode, Kylie Anne Neal sits down with Jesse Tree, founder and CEO of AusCoast Yacht Management, to talk about how one skipper’s frustration became the launchpad for a people-first, career-building business on the Gold Coast.
From scaling a business off the back of passion (and mistakes), to designing a workplace culture where tradespeople feel seen, supported and driven, Jesse shares the raw truth behind leading a team that works hard, stays loyal, and keeps coming back.
In this episode:
Whether you're running a marine business or managing people in any trade or service-based industry, Jesse’s story will challenge how you think about culture, leadership, and the power of passion.
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📩 Want to connect or chat about yacht care? Reach out to Jesse directly at www.acym.com.au
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Most hiring managers don’t lose candidates at the interview stage, they lose them during the offer.
In this episode of Kan Talk Kulture, Kylie Anne Neal is joined by People & Culture Consultant Georgina Walker to unpack what really goes wrong at the offer stage, and how to fix it.
From rushed decisions and cold follow-ups to delayed contracts and awkward salary gaps, they break down what great hiring looks like all the way through to Day One.
Whether you lead a team or manage recruitment, this episode will shift how you think about the final step in hiring.
In this episode:
The offer isn’t the end of the hiring process, it’s the beginning of your employee experience.
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What happens when you build a business on real connection, community service, and a passion for people?
In this episode of Kan Talk Kulture, Kylie Anne Neal sits down with Josh Yates, co-founder and Director of Landy Group, to unpack the values behind one of the Gold Coast’s most people-first businesses. From civil works to advisory and beyond, Josh shares how Landy has grown without ever compromising on culture, trust, or heart.
Whether you're a business leader scaling a team, or someone who believes culture is built through relationships, not buzzwords, this one’s for you.
💡 In this episode:
If your culture’s not felt, it’s probably not working, so listen in.
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Learn more about Landy at landy-group.com.au, or connect with Josh to find out how they’re doing things differently.
What if your recruitment process is quietly damaging your culture before a new hire even starts?
In this practical and honest episode of Kan Talk Kulture, Kylie Anne Neal is joined by People & Culture Consultant Georgina Walker to unpack the messy middle of recruitment. From ghosted candidates to rushed interviews, they explore what happens when hiring is reactive, not intentional and how to fix it.
Whether you're scaling a team, reviewing your hiring process, or just sick of six-month hires that don’t stick, this episode is a must-listen.
In this episode:
Workplace culture starts with who you hire. Are you doing it on purpose or on autopilot?
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Welcome to the first episode of Kan Talk Kulture.
In this special launch conversation, founder Kylie Anne Neal joins Adam Bell (CEO of Pod Pro Australia) to introduce the mission behind the podcast and the story behind Kan Kulture. With 25+ years of experience in HR and a psychology-first approach, Kylie shares what it really takes to build safe, strong, and values-led workplaces, starting from the top.
Whether you're a CEO, a people leader, or a curious team member, this episode sets the foundation for what Kan Talk Kulture is all about.
In this episode:
Workplace culture isn’t a vibe, it’s a system. Ready to lead yours?
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