In this episode of The Glass Ceiling, Marissa Hankinson speaks with Matthew Dew, State Manager of SMAART Recruitment in South Australia.

Matt brings a refreshing lens to recruitment. His background spans tech, retail and financial services, but it’s his people-first mindset that stands out. He believes hiring should be about alignment, values and long-term fit, not just checking boxes on a CV.

We explore what businesses often get wrong about recruitment, why culture fit really matters, and how leadership needs to evolve if teams are going to thrive. From high-performing contact centres to industry advisory boards, Matt shares real stories and sharp insight from the hiring front line.

This is a conversation for anyone who manages people, wants to hire better, or is rethinking how we build stronger teams.

Produced by Wavebreaker Productions

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In this episode of The Glass Ceiling, Marissa Hankinson is joined by Tyson Gundersen, CEO of With Bureau and national finalist in the Emerging category of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026.

With Bureau is not your typical design company. What started in Adelaide has now expanded into New York, Singapore, Sydney and London, reshaping how the world thinks about modular workspaces. Tyson shares how a product-led vision and strategic partnerships have powered their global growth.

With a mindset shaped by family business roots, Tyson talks openly about what it takes to scale without losing your values, how to lead through uncertainty, and why the best ideas are often the ones that push you out of your comfort zone.

Produced by Wavebreaker Productions.

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What do fruit blocks, ad agencies and strategy rooms have in common? Rod Buchecker.

In this episode, Marissa Hankinson speaks with Rod about his journey from growing up in the Riverland to shaping leadership across Australia. With a career that began on a weighbridge at 17 and moved through the fast-paced world of Clemenger and BBDO, Rod shares how asking the right questions became his sharpest leadership tool.

Now a brand strategist, mentor and the chair of CE30 for The Executive Connection, Rod is known for helping people cut through complexity, reconnect with purpose and lead with more clarity. He reflects on his early years in business, the impact of his father’s death, and why leadership without reflection is just noise.

It’s a thoughtful, energising conversation from someone who knows how to hold space for real insight.

Produced by Wavebreaker Productions.

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