
Leadership & masculinity: from Special Operations to The Sound of Music, with Shane Horsburgh
28/12/2025 | 1h 15 mins.
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Shane Horsburgh — ex-police tactical leader, author of Fighting Blind, and leadership coach — to explore: - what it means to be guided by your soul, not your ego - redefining masculinity through stillness, patience and presence - lessons from Iraq, police tactical operations and culture change programs - how leaders collapse under complexity when they cling to control From Sound of Music tours in Austria to Special Operations on Sydney rooftops, Shane shares deeply human, practical and philosophical lessons for modern leaders. If you’re curious about how to lead in a world that’s moving faster and becoming harder to control, this conversation will reframe how you see yourself, your decisions and your team. Follow us on Instagram (Rask.Invest) and TikTok (Rask.Invest) for more investing and leadership insights. Topics covered in this Australian Investors Podcast episode - Being guided by your soul, not your ego - Stillness in chaos & emotional regulation - Masculinity, identity and leadership assumptions - Complexity, hierarchy and adaptive leadership - Quantum thinking & decision-making - AI as a leadership challenge, not a tech one - The myths that hold leaders back Resources for this Investors podcast episode Learn more about Shane Horsburgh: Fighting Blind (Shane’s book) TEDx Talk – Redefining Masculinity (2014) LinkedIn: Shane Horsburgh Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) Visit TermPlus to learn more Rask Resources All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 micro cap ASX stocks for 2026: RHI, EZL, RDY & SRZ [Part 3/3]
26/12/2025 | 40 mins.
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Luke Laretive and Ben Richards of Seneca Financial Solutions about: – Red Hill Minerals (RHI): 11% yield and exposure to MIN’s Onslow Iron – Euroz Hartleys (EZL): WA broker with history of capital returns – ReadyTech (RDY): takeover target and still the cheapest ASX software stock? – Stellar Resources (SRZ): under-the-radar commodity & potential M&A upside If you love learning about micro cap ASX stocks with huge upside, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered – Red Hill Minerals (RHI): gross yield of 11% and cash machine upside – Euroz Hartleys (EZL): WA broker with another capital return coming? – ReadyTech (RDY): software business overlooked by the market – Stellar Resources (SRZ): tin exposure and a neighbour lurking as acquirer? Resources for This Episode 📄 Get more insights from Luke & Ben: – Seneca Financial Solutions – Good Research (for DIY investors) Show partner resources Visit TermPlus to learn more Rask Resources 🔗 Explore all Rask services 📋 Get Financial Planning 📈 Start investing with Rask 📜 Access Show Notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast 📲 Follow us on social media: – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg. #ASX #MicroCaps #AustralianInvestorsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 small-cap ASX stocks with serious upside [Part 2/3]
23/12/2025 | 43 mins.
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Luke Laretive and Ben Richards of Seneca Financial Solutions about: – Symal (SYL): a newly listed boring business in the best way – Emeco (EHL): discounted to NTA and a potential takeover target – HMC Capital (HMC): 3 big issues, but plenty of hidden value – Qoria (QOR): cyber safety stock with overlooked tailwinds If you love learning about ASX small caps with big upside, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered – Symal (SYL): recent IPO, trading at 10x earnings vs peers on 15–20x – Emeco (EHL): capital returns ahead? Insiders buying? – HMC Capital (HMC): unloved, but a real asset management business – Qoria (QOR): overlooked leader in cyber safety software Resources for This Episode 📄 Get more insights from Luke & Ben: – Seneca Financial Solutions – Good Research (for DIY investors) Show partner resources -Visit TermPlus to learn more Rask Resources 🔗 Explore all Rask services 📋 Get Financial Planning 📈 Start investing with Rask 📜 Access Show Notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast 📲 Follow us on social media: – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it. If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg. #SmallCaps #ASX #AustralianInvestorsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 ASX stocks to watch in 2026: REA, WTC, NXG & S32 [Part 1/3]
21/12/2025 | 34 mins.
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Luke Laretive and Ben Richards of Seneca Financial Solutions about: – Why REA Group (REA) could keep winning despite the noise – WiseTech Global (WTC): sticky, high-margin, misunderstood – NexGen Energy (NXG): exposure to the world’s best uranium asset? – South32 (S32): this base metals stock is completely unloved If you love learning about quality mid/large cap ASX companies, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered – REA Group (REA): still a monopoly with pricing power – WiseTech Global (WTC): logistics software juggernaut – NexGen Energy (NXG): overlooked uranium upside – South32 (S32): a cyclical contrarian opportunity Resources for This Episode 📄 Get more insights from Luke & Ben: – Seneca Financial Solutions – Good Research (for DIY investors) Show partner resources - Visit TermPlus to learn more Rask Resources 🔗 Explore all Rask services 📋 Get Financial Planning 📈 Start investing with Rask 📜 Access Show Notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast 📲 Follow us on social media: – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it. If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg. #ASX #Investing #AustralianInvestorsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

$10,000 portfolio finale, our best stocks of 2025, AI picks AI stock for AI theme & Deremith's
19/12/2025 | 1h 1 mins.
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode - your finale of the 2 Sense series for 2025 - your host Owen Rask is joined by Dr Andrew Deremith (AKA Drew Meredith) to: - Review 2025 - the year that was… filled with AI - Settle 2 BIG bets made on the show - Name their best stocks of 2025 - Name 1 stock pick for 2026 - Provide an overview of ways to profit from AI - Provide a teaser about the Rask 2026 stock market game… If you love learning about quality mid/large cap ASX companies, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Resources for This Episode Get more insights from Rask: Rask newsletter (Owen's deep dives, every Sunday) Rask Core (our stock & ETF research) Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) Visit TermPlus to learn more Rask Resources All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices



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