Thinking Cap Solutions Podcast
🎙 Thinking Cap Solutions Podcast – Unlock the power of content, audience engagement, and leadership.
With 30+ years in media, content strategy, and senior leadership, Mickey & Corey share real-world lessons, insights, and strategies to help brands, businesses, and leaders grow.
🚀 From podcasting and content creation to audience engagement and leadership coaching, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and how to cut through the noise.
🎧 Listen, learn, and lead with impact.
Episodes
19 episodes
Find your POD - Find Your Audience
In this episode, Corey Kay and Mickey Maher delve into the critical importance of identifying your Point of Difference (POD) in today's saturated markets. Drawing from their extensive experience in media and branding, they discuss how a well-de...
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Episode 19
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16:59
Leading Creatives & Analyticals: The Magic of Balancing Opposites
In this episode of the Thinking Cap Solutions Podcast, we dive into the dynamics of managing two very different personality types: the analytical and the creative. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, Corey...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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13:16
Is Video Killing the Podcast Star? The Audio vs. Visual Debate
In this episode of the Thinking Cap Solutions Podcast, we dive into the growing debate between audio and video in podcasting. While video consumption continues to surge, we discuss why audio-first content is sti...
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Episode 17
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13:21
Leading Change: The 4 Pillars Every Leader Needs to Know
Change isn’t just inevitable, it’s constant. And for leaders, how you respond to it matters. In this episode of the Thinking Cap Solutions Podcast, Mickey Maher and Corey Kay unpack what effective change management really looks like...
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Episode 16
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12:30
Friends with the Boss: Smart Move or Career Killer?
Can you really be friends with your boss outside of work without it messing up your career?In this episode, we unpack the good, the bad, and the messy reality of boss-employee friendships beyond the office. From trust, t...
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Episode 15
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14:14
The Business of Giving: How Local Brands Can Support Their Communities
In the wake of Cyclone Alfred, local businesses in SEQ and Northern NSW have a unique opportunity, not just to reopen, but to reconnect with their communities in meaningful ways. In this episode, we explore how brands can step ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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9:57
Taylor Swift: Elite at Audience Engagement - 5 Lessons for Your Brand
Taylor Swift isn’t just a global superstar—she’s elite at audience engagement. Whether you love her music or not, there’s no denying that her connection with fans is next level. But what if you could apply the same strategies to your bra...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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8:36
Navigating Redundancy, Uncertainty & Leadership in Tough Times
"An email. A meeting. The words, 'You can bring a support person.' Before anything is said, you already know—your job is gone."Last week, many talented people in media found themselves out of work. Redundancies don’t just...
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Episode 12
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21:37
Thriving Under Poor Leadership
Bad leadership exists in every industry—but does that mean you’re stuck? In this episode, we explore how to not just survive, but thrive under weak, ineffective, or even toxic leadership.We break down common poor leadership traits...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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18:09
The Truth About Toxic High Performers
In episode 10 of the Thinking Cap Solutions Podcast, Mickey and Corey dive into the controversial topic of toxic high performers—those who excel in results but damage team culture. Inspired by a viral LinkedIn article from Chad ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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25:43
Top 5 SURE THINGS for 2025
Welcome to our first Thinking Cap Solutions podcast of 2025! We’re talking the trends and strategies that will shape the future of content, podcasting, and audience engagement.In this episode, we reveal our Top 5 Sure Things for 2025<...
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Episode 9
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7:32
Personal Brand: Master Your Greatest Weapon
With a combined 30+ years media experience working with talent across the country, Mickey Maher and Corey Kay from ThinkingCap Solutions share their process for uncovering, developing and evolving personal brands.Discover how your...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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12:13
Building a Brand with Heart: How to Create Real Connections & Community
🎙 Building a Brand with Heart: How to Create Authentic Connections & CommunityAudiences today expect more from brands than just great products—they want to connect with brands that have purpose, authenticity, and heart....
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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11:08
How Podcasting Builds Your Brand & Grows Your Audience
🎙 How Podcasting Builds Your Brand & Grows Your AudiencePodcasting isn’t just a content platform—it’s a powerful brand-building tool that helps you establish trust, create meaningful connections, and position yourself a...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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6:11
Health Check Your Brand: Insights for Success
Your brand is like a machine—it needs regular maintenance to run smoothly. In this episode, Mickey shares a real-life case study from his time leading a Brisbane radio station, where a Brand Health Check helped turn things around. M...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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11:44
Our Tips & Tricks to Better Understand Your Audience
In Episode 4 of the Thinking Cap Solutions Podcast, we uncover steps to building and truly understanding your brand’s audience. Mickey and Corey share practical tips on bridging the gap between audiences and customers, emph...
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Episode 4
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7:30
Authenticity Blows Up a 20 Year Relationship
In Episode 3 of the Thinking Cap Solutions Podcast, we dive into a real-life case study highlighting the power of audience engagement through strategic content. Co-founder Corey Kay shares his personal story of how Valley E...
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Episode 3
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8:17
Why Every Business Needs a Content Strategy: Building Trust, Loyalty, and Growth
In Episode 2 of the Thinking Cap Solutions Podcast, co-founders Corey Kay and Mickey Maher draw on their 30+ years of media expertise to explain why every business needs a content strategy. From startups to established bran...
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Episode 2
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8:59
Mastering Content & Audience Engagement: Meet the Founders of Thinking Cap Solutions
Meet the Founders of Thinking Cap Solutions: Mickey Maher & Corey KayDiscover the insights of Mickey Maher and Corey Kay, co-founders of Thinking Cap Solutions, leaders in Content Strategy and Au...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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