Listen "An update on HOA and Billy Slater & Adrian Capogrecco chat all things leadership and people"
Episode Synopsis
Get your tickets to our Brisbane event now: https://humansofagriculture.com/hoa-events/p/hoa-live-brisbane-26th-november-2025or here:In today’s episode, I wanted to do something a little different and share an update on where Humans of Agriculture is heading. Over the last six years we’ve told hundreds of stories and met thousands of people, and it’s clear that the beating heart of our work isn’t just the stories themselves, but the people behind them.We’re stepping into a new chapter. One that builds on our storytelling roots, but focuses more deliberately on careers, connection, and helping people see what’s possible for them in agriculture.After that, I sit down with two remarkable leaders. First up is Billy Slater, who shares insights on confidence, preparation, transition, and why the biggest moments require the smallest focus. Then, I chat with Adrian Capogreco, Managing Director of Nutrien Ag Solutions, about leadership, resilience, community, and the future of the industry.Episode Chapters00:00 — Welcome and Why This Episode Is Different01:20 — What’s Ahead: Upcoming Conversations and Guests02:24 — The Honest Update: Where Humans of Agriculture Is Heading04:49 — How the Project Started and Why It Still Matters06:55 — The Pivot: From Storytelling to Stories + Careers + Community08:40 — Introducing HOA Recruitment09:36 — Oli’s Personal Challenge: The Longest Resume in Agriculture10:35 - Setting Up Today’s Conversations11:00: Leadership with Billy Slater11:46 — Preparing for Transition and Backing Yourself12:55 — Earning Confidence13:34 — Overcoming Self-Doubt14:45 — Handling Big Moments15:38 — Vulnerability, Courage, and Team Culture17:00 — Positive Reinforcement and High Standards18:32 — Oli’s Reflections on Billy’s Lessons19:30 - Leadership and the Future with Adrian Capogreco19:41 — Introducing Adrian at the Nutrien Stand19:56 — Adrian’s Non-Negotiables in Leadership20:20 — A Non-Negotiable in Life: Balance20:55 — Advice for First-Time Managers21:55 — The Quirks and Strengths of Agriculture22:40 — Mindset When Things Get Tough23:45 — What’s Next for Nutrien24:45 — Wrapping Up with Adrian
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