In this episode, Gary Browne sits down with Peter Switzer, one of Australia’s most recognised business and financial commentators and founder of the Switzer Group.

Peter shares how his journey from schoolteacher to media entrepreneur was guided by a simple principle: stay curious and act with integrity. He talks about recognising your competitive advantage, why values must always come before value, and how consistency builds credibility that lasts decades.

He also reflects on the power of lifelong learning, from insights he’s gained interviewing leaders like Jerry Harvey and Mark Bouris, to lessons from authors such as Jim Collins, and how mentorship can happen anywhere if you’re willing to learn.

Finally, Peter opens up about the personal side of leadership: the influence of family, the discipline learned through sport, and why true legacy is measured not by success alone but by the people you help grow along the way.

If you’re interested in building a trusted personal brand and leading with clarity, humility, and purpose, this conversation is not to be missed.

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Website: https://garrybrowne.com.au/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmBLvthjUa7nwrpIIqjbAQ

Connect With Peter Swizter:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pswitzer/

In this episode, we’re joined by Tim Trumper, a seasoned business leader who recently served as Chair of NRMA and currently advises Australia's leading data and analytics firm, Quantium.

Tim talks about how authenticity can unintentionally build a powerful personal brand, why consistently showing up as your true self strengthens trust, and the crucial role empathy plays in successful leadership.

He also discusses the importance of aligning personal values with professional actions, how mentoring and genuine networks accelerate career growth, and the critical skills every leader needs to navigate uncertainty.

If you want to build a lasting reputation and lead with impact, make sure to listen to this episode!

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Website: https://garrybrowne.com.au/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmBLvthjUa7nwrpIIqjbAQ

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-trumper-b7557b4/

In this episode, we’re joined by Victor Dominello, former NSW Government Minister, legal professional, and global pioneer in digital service transformation.

Recognised as one of Australia’s Top 100 Innovators, Victor led groundbreaking reforms in digital government, customer service, and data transparency during his 12 years in cabinet.

He spearheaded initiatives like Service NSW, the Department of Customer Service, and the Digital Restart Fund, earning international recognition for humanising and modernising public services.

During our conversation, we explored the mindset shift from citizen to customer, why digital transformation is really about service transformation, and how his personal values shaped his brand as a trusted reformer and servant leader.

Victor also reflects on the importance of storytelling, authenticity, and humility in building a leadership legacy, as well as why empowering teams, embracing inclusion, and designing with ethics are critical to earning public trust in the digital age.

This episode features a powerful conversation about values-driven leadership, navigating pushback, and building lasting reform.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - INTRO
02:02 - VICTOR ON BUILDING HIS NAME, REPUTATION, AND BRAND
05:54 - ENVIRONMENT THAT TAUGHT VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
09:10: - THE DATA MONKEY
13:32 - I SEE MYSELF AS A BRAND
16:40 - THE VALUES
18:45 - THE IMPORTANCE OF REPUTATION
23:14 - FOCUS ON THE POLICY AND TRYING TO GET THE RIGHT OUTCOMES
27:18 - TRYING TO MAINTAIN INTEGRITY
32:53 - SPRITE PRINCIPLE
36:40 - A TIME WHEN VICTOR'S VALUES WERE TESTED
38:44 - VICTOR'S LEADERSHIP STYLE
42:01 - VICTOR'S LEADERSHIP VALUES
43:45 - VICTOR'S SKILLS AND TRAITS TO BE AN ASTUTE LEADER
46:13 - MENTORS WHO HELPED VICTOR TO MAKE AN IMPACT
48:20 - OUTRO

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Connect With Me:

Website: https://garrybrowne.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Garry-Browne-AM-128667246043006
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garry-browne-am-bba118/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmBLvthjUa7nwrpIIqjbAQ

Grab a copy of my book ‘Brand New Brand You’: https://garrybrowne.com.au/books
Book me as a speaker for your next conference or event: https://garrybrowne.com.au/contact

Connect With Victor:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victordominello/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHonVictorDominello/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victordominello
X: https://x.com/VictorDominello

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Produced by Social Wave
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