Episodes

Being True At Work On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Cassandra Goodman about being true at work, having clear goals and aspirations, and finding purpose in life. We also dive deeper into facing certain challenges in order to improve personally, grow as leaders in the workplace and how we could build a relationship with our employees. Cassandra Goodman – Being True At Work Cassandra Goodman is the founder of The Centre For Self Fidelity and the auth...

Franchise Your World On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Charles Bonfiglio about Franchise Your World, starting your own company and creating a franchise model. We also dive deeper into how we can expand and develop our businesses worldwide, and how being passionate about the things that we do can make our dreams come true. Charles Bonfiglio – Franchise Your World Charles Bonfiglio is the founder and CEO of America’s largest and fastest-growing auto ...

They Serve Like We Lead On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Monique Richardson about they serve like we lead, service leadership and how important our own roles are in keeping good customer service. We also dive deeper into the factors to consider in making customer service work, creating a service vision and how we should set our strategies to ensure that good customer service is well offered to our customers. Monique Richardson – They Serve Like We...

Credibility Nation Or Dubious Nation On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Mitchell Levy about Credibility Nation Or Dubious Nation, servant leadership and vulnerability as a leader. We also dive deeper into the values that make up credibility, caring about others as a human being and as a leader, and the strategies that leaders can adopt to build successful ecosystems. Mitchell Levy – Credibility Nation Or Dubious Nation Mitchell Levy is a Global Cred...

Empowering Young Entrepreneurs On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Julie Perkins about empowering young entrepreneurs, her family founded business Specsavers and the digitalisation of business processes. We also dive deeper into understanding human behaviour in customer service, running a business, the role of the youth in entrepreneurship and innovation in today’s rapidly advancing technology. Julie Perkins – Empowering Young Entrepreneurs Julie Per...

High Performing Teams On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Andrew May about high performing teams, leadership and followership, and the three circles that form a high performing team. We also dive deeper into the bridge that connects the corporate world and sports, training your brain, and the learning agility that businesses can learn from athleticism and sports. Andrew May – High Performing Teams Andrew May is the CEO and founder of StriveStronger, ...

Meaningful Work On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Nina Mapson Bone about Meaningful Work, communication as a key aspect of leadership and building relationships within organisations. We also dive deeper into creating a sense of purpose and community within organisations, challenges in the workplace and recruitment, and the four key factors of meaningful work. Nina Mapson Bone – Meaningful Work Nina Mapson Bone is the managing director of Beaumont P...

Movie Star To Social Star On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Armando Leduc about being a movie star to social star and how storytelling works in film and in business. We also dive deeper into his acting career spanning from theatre to Hollywood, putting up a business and using content and social media to boost your business growth. Armando Leduc – Movie Star To Social Star Armando Leduc is an award-winning singer and accomplished dancer, and he is t...

Unreasonable Ambition On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Vanessa Vershaw about Unreasonable Ambition, having a strong self-concept and empathy vs. compassion as a leader. We also dive deeper into building an empathetic skillset and a compassionate organisation, creating a deeper sense and connection within teams, and nurturing rising talent. Vanessa Vershaw – Unreasonable Ambition Vanessa Vershaw is the CEO and Founder of Reinvention Consulting Grou...

The Hidden Job Market On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Richard Triggs about Uncover The Hidden Job Market, executive search and recruitment, and the shifts in the modern job market. We also dive deeper into talent hiring and retention, the need to navigate through modern changes and landscape shifts, and the role of human connection in recruitment. Richard Triggs – The Hidden Job Market Richard Triggs is the Founder and CEO of Arete Executive and ...

Middle Managers Matter On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Rebecca Houghton about Middle Managers Matter, 10 Ways To Level Up Your Leadership, and the importance and dilemmas of middle managers. We also dive deeper into talent strategy, the dynamics of hierarchy in the workplace, projecting confidence and the rise of authentic leadership. Rebecca Houghton – Middle Managers Matter Rebecca Houghton has over 25 years of experience in talent strategy, is...

Build A Business On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Kobi Simmat about How to Build a Business That Others Want to Buy, the five M’s that make or break a business and expanding your business by investing in your people. We also dive deeper into the importance of getting mentorship and coaching in growing professionally, setting up a service focussed business, and creating a safe space for the people in your business. Kobi Simmat – Build A Business Ko...

Productivity and Time Well Spent On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Alexis Haselberger about productivity and time well spent, building a better workplace culture, and the humanistic approach to workplace productivity. We also dive deeper into how to better schedule meetings in the workplace, looking into flexibility in teams and organisations, and building psychological safety for a diverse group of people from a leader’s perspective. Alexis Haselb...

Flip And Decide On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Rob Paterson about Flip and Decide, working his way from the ground up to becoming a CEO, the art of decision making and being a decisive leader. We also dive deep into the hospitality industry, the influence of sports in leadership and decision-making, Grind Academy, and the highs and lows of being a leader. Rob Paterson – Flip And Decide Rob Paterson is the former CEO of Best Western Hotels in Gre...

Octopus on a Treadmill On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Gifty Enright about Octopus on a Treadmill, women in the workplace, and learning leadership principles from her family. We also dive deeper into diversity of thoughts, race, gender, and age groups in the corporate world, the cultural shifts in the workplace, and helping working mothers through coaching. Gifty Enright – Octopus on a Treadmill Gifty Enright is a transformational & leadership co...

Creating Videos With Envy On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Mike Vannelli about creating videos with Envy, and the creative process that goes into producing different types of videos. We also dive deeper into how video marketing works, focusing on advertisements and commercials in business, and bringing your brand to life through videos. Mike Vannelli – Creating Videos With Envy Mike Vannelli is the Creative Director of Envy Creative. He is a video...

Unlocking Potential Through Happiness On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Jade Green about unlocking potential through happiness, nurturing relationships with your people, and the issues of today’s workforce. We also dive deeper into having and building an entrepreneurial mindset while being a people and heart-centered leader, building resilience, inspiring personal development, and how to be a better leader. Jade Green – Unlocking Potential Through ...

Intersection Of Human & Artificial Intelligence On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Jon Yeo about the intersection of human & artificial intelligence, TEDx Melbourne, and the importance of communication in leadership. We also dive deeper into how to be a great communicator, human values, human decision-making & human logic, and culture & leadership. Jon Yeo – Intersection Of Human & Artificial Intelligence Jon Yeo is a renowned speaker coach, trainer...

Employable In The Future On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Roxanne Calder about Employable In The Future, human resources, and balancing recruitment and redundancies. We also dive deeper into the attributes to assure your working future, verbal and non-verbal communication in leadership, and HR issues affecting the modern workforce. Roxanne Calder – Employable In The Future Roxanne Calder is a recruitment specialist and the Founder and Managing Dir...

Teams That Swear On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Adrian Baillargeon about Teams That Swear, creating belongingness in a team, and the importance of connection and clarity in organisations. We also dive deeper into psychological safety in organisations, bringing a diverse group of people together and implementing better feedback loops. Adrian Baillargeon – Teams That Swear Adrian Baillargeon is a Level III IECL-accredited Executive Coach, internat...

Creating A Brain Shift On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Adele Spraggon about creating a brain shift, the 4 steps to personal empowerment and human behaviour. We also dive deeper into the existing patterns in our brain, neuroscience, and uncovering what makes people unhappy. Adele Spraggon – Creating A Brain Shift Adele Spraggon is the author of the award-winning book Shift: 4 Steps to Personal Empowerment, an international trainer, and a fearless ...

AI & The Future of Learning On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Christina Gerakiteys, Nick Harding, and Sam Cawthorn about the world of artificial intelligence and the future of learning. We also dive deeper into technology and the evolution of spaces & education, adapting to the changes brought about by technology, and how to utilise AI for good. Nick Harding, Christina Gerakiteys, & Sam Cawthorn – AI & The Future of Learning Christina Gerakiteys is...

X Factor On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Yamini Naidu about X Factor, business storytelling, unleashing your speaking superpower and finding a sense of purpose in life. We also dive deeper into meaning-making exercises, how to find your X Factor, and providing world-class learning experiences for individuals, teams and organisations. Yamini Naidu – X Factor Yamini Naidu’s impressive educational background includes a BA in Economics & Sociology fr...

AI Future of Business On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Sam Cawthorn and Tony Tan about AI future of business, communication, and the evolution of artificial intelligence. We also dive deeper into the use of AI in the education and business sector, the need for human touch, harnessing technology for the benefit of humanity, and whether AI will eventually replace human employees. Sam Cawthorn & Tony Tan – AI Future of Business Sam Cawthorn is the CE...