Taming The Ferrets

Taming the Chamber: Matt Cowley

Taming The Ferrets

Show Notes

Welcome to Taming the Ferrets, New Zealand's "Most Awarding" Business Podcast!

Taming the Ferrets is hosted by Guinness World Record Holder, Investor, and Bestselling Author, Freddie Bennett.

Episode 1 aims for the top and takes no prisoners, giving you the opportunity to get inside the mind of a true business leader.

As the Chief Executive of the Tauranga Business Chamber, Matt Cowley knows all about leadership in the public eye.

But what happens when the cameras are turned off? How does a leader lead themselves through difficult times?

We cover Matt's humble beginnings to successes and challenges in public office. PLUS we reveal the leadership secrets and tactics Matt used to navigate the business community of a whole CITY through one of the toughest and most terrifying economic conditions they have ever faced.

In this raw, frank and inspiring interview, Taming the Ferrets reveals the side of a leader that few have seen before.

Taming the Ferrets is brought to you by WTF productions, to find out more go to @tamingtheferrets on Instagram and Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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