Busting Road Blocks

• From Firefighting to focus = 200% growth, and #1 brand NZ & Australia: The Baby Food Growth Story

  What happens when you stop reacting and finally make time to fix the real roadblock? This is the story of how one small baby food brand went from scrappy underdog to category leader - by creating just enough space to think differently.Stuck in firefighting mode? You’re not alone - and you’re not broken.In this episode, I share a story from my time working with an organic baby food company in New Zealand. Up against industry giants, under constant pressure, and always reacting, growth felt impossible.Until we made one simple shift: we found time to solve the real problem.This episode is for anyone stuck in the day-to-day grind, wondering if they’ll ever get ahead. You’ll hear how:A focus on distribution - not marketing - unlocked 200% growthLocal wins helped us scale nationally and break into AustraliaMaking time to think, led to market leadershipFirefighting is inevitable. Making it your whole strategy? That’s optional.

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• Crisis, Command & Ego: When the Boss Shouldn't Lead

  When crisis hits, your business doesn’t need hierarchy - it needs clarity.In this episode of Busting Roadblocks, I sit down with Dave, a former rescue helicopter paramedic with 25 years of high-stakes experience, now a crisis management consultant.We unpack a real-world example where the person with the title wasn’t the right person for the job - and how ego, emotion, and poor self-awareness nearly derailed the crisis response.You’ll learn: ✅ Why BAU leadership structures can fail under pressure ✅ What to do when rank and capability don’t align ✅ How to manage ego clashes in the middle of a crisis ✅ And when it’s time for a “suck it up, this is the call” responseThis episode is a must-listen for leaders, comms pros, and anyone involved in crisis response or culture change. Because in the heat of the moment, it's not about your job title - it's about getting the job done.To get hold of Dave Greenberg at www.davegreeberg.com and LinkedInTo get hold of Janet try LinkedIn or [email protected]

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• Leading Out Loud: Kerry Milne on Neurodiversity, Self-Discovery, and Leadership That Listens

  In this episode of Busting Roadblocks, Kerry opens up about the layers of self-discovery, the hard-won insights into how she thinks and leads, and how understanding neurodiversity has changed everything—from how she sees herself to how she supports others.We talk about:The impact of masking in early leadership rolesHow coaching helped—but also shaped her to “fit the mould”The real challenges and hidden strengths of ADHDWhy self-awareness is the turning point for growthAnd how leaders can create workplaces where neurodiverse individuals don’t just survive—but thriveThis isn’t a neat story. It’s honest, colourful, and full of depth—just like real life.Get in contact with Kerry hereJanet can be found here or email on [email protected]

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• Operational Transformation: Leading Change in a High-Risk, Regulated Environment with Leanne Simpson

  What does it take to overhaul a 15-year-old system in a high-stakes healthcare environment - without losing the people in it?In this episode of Busting Roadblocks, we sit down with Leanne Simpson, a General Manager who led a major operational transformation in the patient transport sector. From paramedics and pilots to hospitals, government procurement, and funding bodies, Leanne was working at the center of one of the most complex and tightly regulated systems in healthcare.Together, we explore:✅ The challenge of changing entrenched mindsets: “It’s not perfect, but we’ve always done it this way.” ✅ Why innovation in high-risk environments is difficult - and how to keep momentum ✅ The critical role of cross-functional communication from CEO to frontline clinicians ✅ How building trust was the secret to lasting change ✅ What it takes to design a system that improves outcomes without leaving anyone behindThis is a masterclass in considered leadership, stakeholder engagement, and leading change when the stakes are high and resistance is even higher.🎧 Tune in to hear how Leanne busted through roadblocks - and what you can take into your own transformation projects.To get in contact with Leanne Simple you can find her on LinkedIn:Janet Charteris is available on LinkedIn or JC Consultancy websitewww.jcconsultancy.co

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• Rebuilding Communication after COVID 19 with Taka

  When the COVID-19 lockdowns hit, many businesses focused on survival. But for the service business Taka worked in, the real challenge came after the crisis.Gone were the casual chats, shared coffees, and spontaneous team moments. In their place? A relentless stream of emails, meetings, and blurred work-life boundaries.In this episode of Busting Roadblocks, Taka shares how his team recognised the cultural drift - and took intentional steps to rebuild connection. From implementing Mindful Mondays with no meetings, to setting up virtual Friday drinks, they reintroduced rhythm, reflection, and relationships into the work week.We talk about:The hidden cost of being “always on”How communication habits shape cultureDesigning space for connection in remote/hybrid teamsAnd why slowing down at the start of the week helped them speed up laterThis episode is for anyone who's felt the shift in team culture - and wants practical, human ways to bring it back.Follow Taka Mapfumo:linkedin.com/in/taka-mapfumo-28899115And to get in touch with Janet Charterislinkedin.com/in/janetcharterisconsultantwww.jcconsultancy.co

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