EP 142 Unboxing HR: PeopleEconomics® Revolution | Leah Akoka

The EO Business Podcast

Guest: Leah Akoka, an EO Melbourne member since 2023, Founder of Wall Street and Master Practitioner in NLP
Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel.
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Leah Akoka, who helped build Dodo Internet into a company serving over 500,000 clients and then went on to found Wall Street, a leading HR firm with a unique approach to people management. Leah shares how she transitioned from traditional HR methods to developing the groundbreaking PeopleEconomics® framework—a system that blends behavioural economics, psychology, and workplace dynamics to drive measurable success.
Leah's story is one of resilience and innovation. From starting out with a small team at Dodo to managing thousands of staff across multiple industries, she has seen first-hand the importance of understanding people as the key to business success. In this episode, Leah discusses the challenges of scaling businesses, the importance of workplace morale, and how her PeopleEconomics® framework helps companies unlock the true potential of their employees.
If you are a business owner or leader looking to improve team performance, increase productivity, and rethink your approach to HR, this episode will offer invaluable insights.
ABOUT LEAH AKOKA:
Leah Akoka founded Wall Street in 2001 after playing a key role in scaling Dodo Internet from a small startup to a major player in the Australian market. With over two decades of experience in human resources and people management, Leah is a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and a passionate advocate for behavioural economics.
As a dedicated wife and mother of three, Leah balances her career and family with the belief that success comes from empowering others to achieve greatness. Her passion for helping individuals realise their potential has made her a sought-after leader in people management, and she continues to drive change in how businesses approach HR.
CONNECT WITH LEAH
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.wallst.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahakoka/
ABOUT THE HOST
Linh Podetti is the CEO and Founder of Outsourcing Angel, a Sydney-based company that helps to create jobs for people in the Philippines while creating freedom for business owners around t

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