LEAD 'EM ALL

Hiring someone new can feel like you've finally found the person you've been looking for.

But sometimes leaders can get caught up in the excitement and start putting a new hire on a pedestal before they've really had a chance to understand them. At the same time the new employee is trying to prove they were worth hiring, bringing plenty of energy, ideas and enthusiasm. Eventually though the honeymoon ends and reality kicks in.

In this episode we look at the expectations leaders place on new hires, why we can expect them to fix problems that have existed for years. We also look at it from the new hire's perspective and why learning, listening and building relationships should come before trying to change everything.

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When someone hands in their resignation, things can get weird pretty quickly. An employee who was once highly valued can suddenly become “not that good anyway”. A workplace someone once loved can suddenly be remembered as toxic.

Why do we do this?

In this episode, we look at what happens psychologically when a working relationship comes to an end, from both the employee and employer perspective. We look at why resignations often start months before the resignation letter, why people can feel the need to justify their decision, why we sometimes need a villain and why employers can fall into the same trap when good people leave.

Most importantly, we explore a different way to look at departures. Sometimes nobody is wrong. Sometimes an employee and an organisation, simply aren't the right fit anymore. And that doesn't mean the relationship was a failure, it might just mean that a good chapter has come to an end.

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Hemi has spent the past 12 years building a career in the electrical industry, progressing from apprentice electrician to tradesman, operations manager and now general manager.

He shares where his passion for electronics began, the challenges of moving from the tools into leadership and why managing people can be more mentally demanding than working in the field. He discusses balancing multiple crews, customers and business performance while raising a young family.

Hemi also talks about earning the respect of former workmates after stepping into management, the importance of strong support networks and staying organised. Outside of work, boxing has become an important outlet, helping him manage stress, improve his health and stay disciplined as he prepares for his second fight.

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Jesse Turner is the captain of Swan Districts Football Club, a five-time consecutive WA State representative and a secondary school teacher. Jesse reflects on his football journey from Bassendean Junior Football Club through the Swan Districts development pathway, sharing the setbacks that shaped his career. He opens up about being overlooked, cut from Colts, missing a Colts Grand Final after playing 18 consecutive games and the challenges of competing while unknowingly dealing with anaemia.

Rather than walking away, Jesse committed to becoming the hardest worker on the track. That mindset earned him selection in the reserves, a league debut in his first senior year and ultimately established him as one of the WAFL's most consistent midfielders and leaders. Jesse also discusses the influence of coaches throughout his career, including the impact Andrew "Pruey" Pruyn had by believing in him when others didn't.

He shares what it takes to balance the demands of semi-professional football with teaching, the sacrifices required to perform at an elite level, his teaching focus on relationships and positive reinforcement and the motivation he draws from his single mum and younger brother.

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James is a 20 year Australian Army veteran and former SASR Patrol Commander who now helps organisations develop stronger leaders through K6 Consultancy.

We talk about James' leadership journey from training to be an officer, leading soldiers early on in East Timor and Afghanistan through to commanding within the SASR, where he learnt that trust and strong relationships will always outperform command and control leadership. James also explains how leadership is developed within the Army, how the SASR approaches leadership differently and what businesses can learn when selecting, developing and supporting their own leaders.

We also look at the impact leaders have through feedback and emotional control, declining standards and accountability within leadership, managing public perception, cultural changes within the SASR and why James founded K6 Consultancy to help organisations build better leaders through long term development.

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Nicola discusses the reality of school leadership, developing people and unlocking potential. With 25+ years’ experience across secondary education, deputy leadership roles and acting principal positions, Nicola explains school leadership structures, her student services focus, and the day-to-day realities of managing behaviour, parent communication and complex wellbeing issues using clear processes and expert support. Her core purpose is “unlocking potential,” applied to both students and staff, alongside reflection on leadership growth, networking with principals, and responding to setbacks. Nicola challenges myths about teaching and highlights the importance of relationships, honest parent partnerships, alternative pathways, balance and rest.

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In this episode Daniel breaks down the 3 leadership standards we believe create better leaders and more capable teams.

The three standards we go through are:

• Being able to control your emotions

• Putting the team first

• Always improving

Leadership is not something you talk about, it is something people experience through your actions over time.

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John is a Co-Director of Trevor's Carpets Willetton and shares the realities of running a busy flooring business. He discusses the pressures of day to day operations, leading a team, solving constant challenges and why creating a fun, family oriented workplace helps in a high stress environment. John also explains why he believes relationship based selling delivers the best results, how he competes against national flooring chains and why follow ups and high pressure sales tactics aren't always the best way to win customers. He also reflects on his unique career journey, from cleaning stores at Target and working as a storeman and laboratory technician, to building surfboards, selling door to door and being a sales manager, before eventually becoming a business owner.

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Daniel welcomes back Travis from SPARQ Fitness to break down the benefits of kids playing team sports and why they matter far beyond physical fitness.

The episode explores how sport helps build confidence, resilience and life skills that flow into work, relationships and everyday life. They contrast today’s screen heavy, sedentary lifestyle with the value of being outdoors, staying active and learning through competition, setbacks and challenges.

Daniel and Travis discuss the key lessons sport teaches in a controlled environment including discipline, consistency, accountability, emotional regulation, teamwork, leadership, handling pressure and working with people you may not always get along with. They also touch on the importance of community, belonging and cross cultural friendships, while challenging the growing focus on winning and participation trophies over development, effort, attitude and long term growth.

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Amanda has spent nearly 30 years in freight forwarding and logistics, starting out as a runner moving shipping documents and cheques before progressing through import operations and key account management. She shares how the industry builds practical knowledge of geography and trade and how geopolitics and global conflicts impact shipping through vessel delays, rising insurance and bunker fuel costs and additional charges that ultimately flow to exporters and consumers. Amanda shares her journey of leaving a company after 28 years to launch End to End Logistics, supporting small and new importers. She speaks to the realities of starting a business, managing cash flow and sales and balancing it all with single parenting.

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Lina through her practice Show Up Psychology supports children, teens and adults navigating neurodivergence. We explore neurodivergence across all life stages including late diagnosis particularly in females and why labels can be helpful despite stigma. She breaks down the shift toward neurodiversity affirming practice focusing on identity, accommodations and adapting environments rather than forcing neurotypical behaviour. The conversation dives into parenting and family dynamics including unlearning discipline styles, emotional regulation, repair and more collaborative relationships. Lina also explains PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) as an anxiety driven autism profile often misunderstood as defiance and shares practical approaches built on rapport, safety and co regulation. We talk about diagnosis waitlists, NDIS challenges, workplace flexibility and the importance of parent self-care.

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Cairo is the host of the Western Force “Full Force” podcast, co-host of "C0MMS" podcast, a former co-host of “Hories Tell Stories” and runs a content consultancy helping businesses and individuals build personal brands. He reflects on the workload of producing and editing a podcast while working FIFO as a scaffolder, the pressure of serving a large audience and the decision to ultimately step away. Cairo also unpacks his competitive identity shaped by his parents’ breakup, his move from Christchurch to Perth and the challenges of training for an Ironman.

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At nearly 44 years old, I’m preparing for my 33rd season of Rugby League. Not in a master’s or social comp, but in a full-contact, open-age first grade competition against players in their teens, 20s and 30s. This episode breaks down the reality of continuing to compete at that level. Not just physically, but mentally and logistically, while balancing family, business and life. There’s a bit on the training preparation required and recovery, but more importantly this is about challenging the stigma around playing sport in your 30s and 40s and asking a simple question…why stop if you’re still able? I dive into the benefits of team sport beyond fitness, accountability, discipline, connection and being part of something bigger than yourself. It also touches on mental health, purpose, leadership and the importance of role modelling for your kids. Showing through actions, not words, that you’re never too old to keep competing, improving and getting after it.

Ed is a Youth Worker who spent a decade in rugby league development and coaching before shifting to working with disadvantaged youth. He describes working with highly traumatised young people in residential care and youth homelessness engagement hub environments. The realities of violence and critical incidents and why he values “walking alongside” clients rather than chasing quick wins. The conversation focuses on trauma-informed practice, especially Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, including how workers respond to escalation, build rapport and use post-incident “life space interviews” to create change. He also outlines his in-house Alcohol and Other Drugs support pilot within a low-threshold service model, arguing that flexible access, reduced barriers, and harm-reduction approaches improve engagement compared to rigid referral systems.

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Ret reflects on a turbulent 12 months that saw him living in Bali, surviving a serious scooter accident, navigating co-parenting his young daughter and facing the collapse of his fitness business, S30. S30 grew to 27 locations across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore before entering administration and liquidation, a rise and fall that delivered hard-earned lessons in leadership, ownership and resilience. With 15 years in the fitness industry, Ret shares his journey from New Zealand to personal training in Melbourne, then building franchises in Perth through F45. He details the critical role that community, culture and well-designed systems played in that time. Ret is now building Daawg Haus, an online platform grounded in structured training, strong personal standards and brotherhood. Its mission is simple: help men lead themselves better, so they can lead their families, careers and lives with strength, presence and integrity.

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Kieran grew up the 10th of 12 kids in a rough and resource scarce environment where humour, solitude and strong sibling bonds became survival tools. That foundation shaped the man who went on to serve 14 years in the Australian Army, deploying five times as a combat engineer and draftsman before being unfairly dismissed amid the Defence email culture controversy. He shares how the reputational fallout damaged relationships and pushed him toward suicide, and how he rebuilt himself through Stoic philosophy, meditation and disciplined daily habits. We discuss trauma and mental health through a neuroscience lens, challenging why “just talk about it” does not work for everyone, particularly hyper masculine cohorts. Kieran unpacks how many mental health frameworks cherry pick psychology while overlooking biology and social context. Today, he researches institutional abuse at Flinders University, using qualitative interviews to identify themes such as betrayal and leadership abuse to help inform policy change.

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Nikki and Carly dive into the complexities of eating disorders, the impact of diet culture, and our often-challenging relationship with food. With over 25 years’ experience as a dietitian, Nikki is the sports dietitian for the Australian artistic swimming team and a food therapist specialising in eating disorders. She shares her journey from sports dietetics to supporting clients in better understanding their relationship with food. Carly, a state gymnastics coach and member of the Australian gymnastics squad, has benefited from Nikki’s expertise and brings her own lived experience of recovery, along with the challenges of breaking long-ingrained habits. Together they explore societal pressures, the role of parents, and the implications of weight-loss medications.

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Hayden shares his inspiring journey, beginning with his upbringing in a small town in New Zealand, where he faced early adversity following the passing of his mother from cancer. Hayden recounts his move to Christchurch, where he began playing rugby, and later relocating to Perth following the Christchurch Earthquakes. He discusses the tragic leg injury thatended his rugby career and led to a near-death experience due to a fatty embolism. Through resilience and determination, Hayden not only recovered but transformed his identity, embracing fitness challenges. Now a father and machine operator in the mining industry, Hayden focuses on setting and achieving personal goals and shares his journey to inspire others facing their own adversities.

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Jake is an emergency management specialist in the miningindustry. He shares his journey from apprentice butcher to nightclub bouncer, managing security for large events and to being an emergency services officer. We look into the often overlooked role of security teams as frontline first responders and why their contribution in critical incidents matters more than most people realise. Jake also shares his approach to training and leadership, his experience with the Army Reserves, and how competitions like the Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) help build calm, capable, high-performing teams under pressure.

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Will Jobe is a strength and conditioning coach dedicated to helping youth athletes reach their potential. From his early days in New Zealand dealing with youth suicide and understanding the importance of mental health to his transition to Perth and his journey through personal training and leadership roles. We explore the significance of humour, building relationships, and having the right mentors has on youth development.  The conversation also touches on theimportance of sleep, nutrition, and recovery, and how these fundamentals play a crucial role in the performance of athletes.

Dan and Scotty delve into the intricacies of dealing with bad bosses. They discuss the importance of self-reflection, empathy, and resilience in handling difficult leadership styles. The conversation covers the significance of recognizing when to confront issues, the benefits of staying in a challenging situation, and the potential need to leave toxic environments. They also explore the positive lessons that can arise from bad boss experiences.

Courtney is one of the founders of New Culture Movement, a Perth based boxing gym. She shares her journey from starting late in boxing at 28 to becoming an influential leader in the fitness community. Discover how she and her business partner Rob, turned their passion for boxing into a successful fitness venture that focuses not just on physical transformation but also on mental resilience and community building. Hear about the unique culture they've created that promotes confidence, emotional regulation, and genuine connections through boxing.

Richard is a Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager working across Pilbara site services and a former mine site village manager. He opens up about his journey through one of the toughest leadership environments in Australia, the mining industry. He breaks down what it really takes to build a genuine safety culture, develop strong teams, and lead in high-stakes environments. Richard also dives into the role psychology plays in effective leadership, from managing psychosocial risks to improving communication and decision-making under stress. This episode is packed with practical lessons on compliance, culture, and the human side of leadership.

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Chris is a former professional Rugby League and Rugby Union player who opens up about his journey from rising athlete to passionate advocate for mental wellbeing. After tasting the highs of elite sport, he also faced the tough side, mental health battles, limited support, and the harsh realities that come with chasing a dream. Now working in the mining industry and studying to become a wellbeing advisor, he brings a rare, dual-industry perspective on why strong mental health systems matter, whether you're in a locker room or on a mine site. In this episode, Chris shares how resilience, self-awareness, and the right support can turn your hardest setbacks into fuel for growth, purpose, and long-term success.

Chris is a former member of the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) who spent 15 years in the defence force, including a decade with the SASR. Raised in Queensland with a family history in the military, he shares his path from starting a plumbing apprenticeship to enlisting in the army as a communications technician. He provides a close look at the intense selection and training processes in the SASR, emphasising the significance of team dynamics, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. We also explore his experiences on deployment, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned on the job. After a successful career, he transitioned out of the military, repurposing his skills and knowledge to found OMADA Performance Concepts, working predominantly with tactical rescue response teams.

Carly is a state representative gymnastics coach and athlete who has guided Australian representatives through the tumbling program at Peak Trampoline, where she is the Head of High Performance & Life Experience. In this episode, Carly shares her journey from a young gymnast to competing at the highest level all while coaching the next generation of athletes. We dive into her coaching philosophy, how she balances her dual roles as coach and competitor, the importance of building a supportive community, and the story of how she quite literally ran away to join the circus after finishing school.

In this episode, Scotty and Dan discuss strategies for improving team performance. They explore the impact of setting performance benchmarks, creating a competitive environment, and the psychological effects of being monitored. The conversation covers the balance between competition and cooperation, the importance of setting achievable yet challenging goals, and the benefits of measuring and communicating output. Additionally, they touch on the role of accountability, the impact of proper performance reviews, and the dangers of ineffective metrics and micromanagement in organizations. The episode provides practical insights on fostering a productive and motivated team environment.

In this episode, the discussion centres around the impact of relationships between leaders and their teams on performance. Key points include the essential qualities of good leadership, such as availability, authenticity, and fairness. The conversation emphasizes the importance of leaders taking time to build genuine relationships, provide feedback, and show genuine care for team members. It also tackles the challenges of maintaining high performance under poor leadership and strategies to handle such situations, along with the significance of being oneself and consistent in leadership roles. The episode concludes by setting the stage for the next discussion on improving performance and capability.

In the debut episode, Scotty and Dan discuss the motivations behind why individuals take on leadership roles. The conversation dives into various leadership motivations, including the desire to make a positive impact, personal growth, autonomy, monetary incentives, power, status, and the human need to be liked. They also explore the impact of these motivations on leadership effectiveness and the importance of acknowledging the darker motives. The episode concludes with a discussion on the significance of relationships in leadership, setting the stage for their next episode.