Episodes

Play A Bigger Game On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Markus Kaulius about play a bigger game, personal & professional growth, and the dangers of complacency. We also dive deeper into the power of believing in things you have control over, the importance of physical wellbeing, and helping people achieve fulfillment. Markus Kaulius – Play A Bigger Game Markus Kaulius is the founder of Magnum Nutraceuticals, a Tony Robbins Platinum Partner, and co-fou...

You Always Have A Choice On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Julie Hyde about always having a choice, the power of pause, and how to be a human and heart-centered leader. We also dive deeper into self-care practices for leaders, building trust within the organisation, and being a compassionate and empathetic leader. Julie Hyde – You Always Have A Choice Julie Hyde is a distinguished Leadership and Resilience Expert, renowned Host of the Leading You P...

Mindstuck On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Michael McQueen about Mindstuck, how to influence change as a leader and the importance of social human connections. We also dive deeper into why some people resist change, understanding other people’s perspectives, and finding ways to bring people closer to the middle for productive discussions. Michael McQueen – Mindstuck Michael McQueen is a distinguished multi-award winning speaker, change strategist,...

Intentional Leadership On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Pam Marcheski about intentional leadership, building mental resilience to deal with constant change and moving from intentions to actions. We also delve into leaders having humility and having a sense of purpose, moving from reactive to a proactive state, and the need to invest in developing your team members. Pam Marcheski – Intentional Leadership Pam Marcheski is an esteemed Executive and O...

The Structure Of Success On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Patrick Esposito about The Structure Of Success, navigating passion and rational thinking, and how to create and sustain successful businesses. We also dive deeper into the value of networking and connections, managing internal and external challenges in teams and organisations, and being a leader in business. Patrick Esposito – The Structure Of Success Patrick Esposito is a dynamic serial ...

Career Unstuck On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Charlotte Blair about Career Unstuck, making a difference in workplaces and using your strengths to fulfil your potential. We also dive deeper into high-performing teams, how mindset impacts your outlook in the workplace and life, and why we should have a coach and a support system. Charlotte Blair – Career Unstuck Charlotte Blair is the founder of The Strengths Partners and the author of the recentl...

Unmanaged On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Jack Skeels about Unmanaged, collective intelligence, and fostering positive and collaborative workplace cultures. We also dive deeper into leadership vs. management, traditional views of management and how to avoid over-managing your teams. Jack Skeels – Unmanaged Jack Skeels is a former senior analyst at RAND who has successfully transitioned into the role of CEO at AgencyAgile, achieving double Inc-500...

Begin With We On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Kyle McDowell about Begin with We, challenging peers in the organisation and creating a culture of excellence within. We also dive deeper into the principles for building and sustaining a culture of excellence, leaving a legacy of leadership and helping others in their journey through his leadership. Kyle McDowell – Begin With We Kyle Mcdowell is a former corporate executive of three Fortune 10 firms,...

Relentless Education For Coaches On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars about Relentless Education For Coaches, entrepreneurs with online businesses and the importance of having great mentors and coaches. We also dive deeper into hard work and sacrifice, having the right mindset for entrepreneurial pursuits and the secrets to enabling long-term business success. Andy Anderson & Matt Lavars – Relentless Education For Coaches A...

Growing Mushrooms In Space On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr. Falvia Fayet-Moore about growing mushrooms in space, working with NASA and the international space station, and the importance of food and nutrition when there is 10 Billion people on the planet. We also dive deeper into the science behind food and space, learning to be adaptable in new and different environments, and being a people-oriented leader. Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore – Growing Mu...

Fireflies.ai Revolutionises Meetings On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Krish Ramineni about how Fireflies.ai revolutionises meetings, providing value for your customers, and how AI shapes the workforce. We also dive deeper into AI vs. the human workforce, using resourcefulness as an advantage and the importance of creating meaningful human connections. Krish Ramineni – Fireflies.ai Revolutionises Meetings Krish Ramineni is the CEO and co-founder of...

2023 – A Year in Review On this special episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, we take a reflective journey through the remarkable moments of 2023. As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our cherished listeners, for your enduring support and shared commitment to continuous learning. Our Gratitude to Diverse Voices Last year we had the privilege of featuring an array of exceptional individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries. From...

Robots That Save Lives On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Marita Cheng about robots that save lives, inspiring the next generation of women engineers, and the future of AI, technology, and robotics. We also dive deeper into leading volunteers, learning and honing crucial leadership skills at a young age, the curiosity to innovate, and instilling a sense of purpose in your organisation. Marita Cheng – Robots That Save Lives Marita Cheng is the younge...

Australia’s Most Successful Cricket Coach On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with John Buchanan about becoming Australia’s most successful Cricket coach, coaching philosophies and leading high performing teams. We also dive deeper into maintaining team dynamics, preserving and upholding team and organisational culture, and the importance of experience and grit in leading teams. John Buchanan – Australia’s Most Successful Cricket Coach John Buchanan is a ...

Leaders People Love On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Chuen Chuen Yeo about Leaders People Love, imposter syndrome and having an agile mindset as a leader. We also dive deeper into building a culture that can withstand conflict, vulnerability in leadership and increasing your resilience. Chuen Chuen Yeo – Leaders People Love Chuen Chuen Yeo is a pioneering figure in shaping agile leaders skilled in navigating the complexities of the business landsc...

Enough About Me On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Richard Lui about Enough About Me, the power of selflessness, championing civil rights and dealing with the negativities in the world as a journalist. We also dive deeper into the world of journalism, the importance of putting in hard work and advocating for mental health through filmmaking. Richard Lui – Enough About Me Richard Lui is the first Asian American male to anchor a daily national news br...

The Cop Who Fell To Earth On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Craig Semple about The Cop Who Fell To Earth, working high-risk law enforcement and advocating for increased awareness of PTSD in the workplace. We also dive deeper into the key things people need to look out for to prevent burnout, the importance of social interaction and connection, and developing healthy coping mechanisms and help-seeking behavior. Craig Semple – The Cop Who Fell To Ear...

Work On Your Game On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dre Baldwin about Work On Your Game, how sport is related to entrepreneurship and coaching, and overcoming doubt. We explore how coaching starts and works, how self-discipline helps, the coach relationship and what role technology plays in business. Dre Baldwin – Work On Your Game Dre Baldwin is the CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., a former D3 college basketball walk-on, a 4x TEDx speake...

Deep Collaboration On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr. Tanvi Gautam about deep collaboration, creating meaningful relationships in the workplace and how to be a humane leader. We also dive deeper into recognising what self-leadership looks like, leading with genuine impact that transcends generations and what it means to be human. Dr. Tanvi Gautam – Deep Collaboration Dr. Tanvi Gautam is a multi-award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author o...

Leadership Matters On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Peter Baines OAM about how leadership matters, critical decision making in high stakes environments like the Thailand Tsunami and the psychology of managing extremely difficult situations as a leader. We also dive deeper into how we could cope from the mental effects of difficult and traumatic situations, leadership in the current world and why decision making skills are important during these tim...

Be Your Own Leadership Coach On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Karen Stein about being your own leadership coach, knowing when you need a coach or a mentor, and why coaching can help oneself and an organisation as a whole. We also dive deeper into the power of self-coaching, effective ways of self coaching through self awareness and self reflection, and creating a personal board of directors that can guide, nurture and mentor you. Karen Stein – Be ...

Great Change For Big Strategy On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Adam Bennett about great change for big strategy, recent global changes in society and the psychological effects due to these changes, and why change empathy is a non-negotiable. We also go deep into the roles leaders must take in leading change, how we support our people through change and successfully navigating change as a company. Adam Bennett – Great Change For Big Strategy Adam B...

Leadership Emotional Intelligence On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Vanitha Choudhari about the importance of Leadership Emotional Intelligence, lessons learnt working at HSBC and connection in the workplace. We also dive deeper into the changes we experienced in the way we work throughout the years, the art of letting go, triple A awareness and how self-awareness helps us in becoming great leaders. Vanitha Choudhari – Leadership Emotional Intellig...

Mindset to Lead Change On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Curtis Bateman about the mindset to lead change, dealing and coping with organisational change, and disruptions in the way we work. We also dive deeper into the changes brought about by technology, FranklinCovey’s approach to learning, how leaders should intelligently handle change and how we should let our people be involved in decision-making in order to make a harmonious transition to chang...