Episodes

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Eric Partaker about the 3 Alarms to peak performance, having a heart attack mid-flight, solving the world’s biggest problem and only 2% of people reach their full potential. We also discuss drive, a lack of adherence, stepping through the fear door, going the extra mile in getting a role at McKinsey, Skype being sold for US$4 Billion, and what would a 100 pound burrito taste and look like at Chilango. Eric Partaker – 3 Alarms T...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Teresa Newton-Terres about life is a treasure hunt, uncovering the classified government black project of how her father disappeared, Mystery Of The Marie and don’t waste your time on projects that don’t matter. We also talk about the importance of qualifying questions, the art and science of project management, a 50-year journey that led to the Marie Project initiative, and how do you measure relationships. Teresa Newton-Terre...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Minter Dial about You Lead The Future, fulcrum moments in life, truly expressing yourself and the L’Oreal confrontation room. We also dive into the impact of the band The Grateful Dead, growing up in a changing world, life changing events that bring people together and embracing the messiness and chaos of life. Minter Dial – You Lead The Future Minter is an expert on leadership, brand and digital strategy with a specialisation ...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Michelle Gibbings about I’ve got a bad boss, building strong relationships, learning the language of business and stepping into conversations you need to have. We also delve into influencing other people’s behaviours through our own behaviour, future proofing your career and finding the courage you need to have the real conversations. Michelle Gibbings – I’ve Got A Bad Boss Michelle is a workplace expert, global keynote speaker...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Brian Sands about solving problems for other people, how to manage a business through crisis, healthy people create successful businesses and you can’t wait for the crisis to finish. We also delve into sliding doors moments, sandwich pressure of being in senior management, managing people from a different culture, stop the bleeding and simplify the complexity. Brian Sands – Solving Problems For Other People Brian is an organiza...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Petia Kolibova about it all starts with you, being unapologetically abundant, and being 100% unshakeable you. Your energy is louder than words, overcoming your limiting beliefs, how can people live in love and your enlightenment will light up other people’s souls. Petia Kolibova – It All Starts With You Petia is a confidence and transformational coach, meditation teacher, fitness trainer and host of the Unapologetically Abundan...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Arash Arabi about defeat the enemy within, being a scrum master, servant leadership and the wise enterprise. We also delve into systems thinking, emotional intelligence, leadership, organisational design, and how we can inch together towards the goal line. Arash Arabi – Defeat The Enemy Within Arash is a Taekwondo World Champion, Agile and Leadership Coach and a person with a passion for Emotional Intelligence. The author of Th...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Liz Goddard about the future of fractional teams, helping small businesses scale, inheriting her family business as a teenager and the biggest problems CEO’s have. We also delve in fitting small businesses with flexible teams, how to increase the success of new hires, building expert remote teams and living with intention. Liz Goddard – Future Of Fractional Teams Liz is an exceptional leader who grew up in a world of entreprene...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Jaemin Frazer unhindered leadership, the impact of overcoming insecurities on performance and the 7 essential practices of overcoming insecurities. We also dive into removing empathy as a coach, trust the process, what we can learn from Jacinda Ardern as a secure leader and the impact Tim Ferriss has had on his approach to life. Jaemin Frazer – Unhindered Leadership Jaemin is the Author of Unhindered, TEDx speaker, former churc...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Wendy Born about raising leaders, understanding mini cultures within cultures, what is great leadership and why do we make leadership so complex? We also speak about the synergies in parenting and leading, things that prevent leaders from performing and how to get rid of egos in the workplace. Wendy Born – Raising Leaders Wendy is a Leadership Development Specialist, who has authored The Languages of Leadership and newly releas...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Nathan Baird about Innovators Playbook For Leaders, Unilevers consumer connection, how Velcro was created, finding a relaxed space for ideas and why the consumer comes first. We also delve into rediscovering your creativity, leadership is responsibility, staying fresh, and why we should fall in love with the problem and not the solution. Nathan Baird – Innovators Playbook For Leaders Nathan is the founder of Methodry, a design-...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Ciara Lancaster about reimagine change, adaptive leadership, business transformation and change management is everyone’s responsibility. We also delve into neuroscience, human behaviour, recoding your mindset, and successful people are very good at reframing things. Ciara Lancaster – Reimagine Change Ciara is a Change Fatigue & Resilience Specialist, author of ‘Reimagine Change’ and has a mission to recognise and rehumanise ind...

LEGACY Your Mark On The World Legacy, we have all been put on planet earth for a reason. Why not leave it in a better place than you found it? Having a purpose in life and aligning it to the work that you do is important if you wish to enjoy what you do, be productive and perform at a high level. Some people have a desire to go beyond the world they work in and leave a legacy for future generations to benefit from. CEO Legacy is all about finding a greater purpose through a project or movement...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Bo Brabo about White House Leadership Values, Zero Defect environment, leading communication teams for US President George W Bush and Barak Obama, and Presidential Quality. We also discuss building systems and leading people within, values based leadership, constant and never ending improvement, and his new book Battlefield to the White House to The Boardroom. Bo Brabo – White House Leadership Values Bo is a former Presidentia...

Vulnerable Open Honest COMMUNICATION As leaders it is important that we create a safe psychological space for vulnerability & open honest communication. Great leaders create a space for effective communication, whereas poor leaders allow poor communication to occur by itself. Communication should always be a dialogue, not a monologue, and therefore ensure everyone has a voice at the table, is heard and respected. To ensure people have trust to be vulnerable enough to display open and honest ...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Penny Locaso about hacking happiness, her fascination with human behaviour, the busy epidemic, microbravery and leaders transforming from an expert into an experimenter. We also talk how she overcome imposter syndrome at Shell, human connections, positively impacting the lives of others, being present in a moment and success as a by-product of happiness Penny Locaso – Hacking Happiness Penny is an internationally acclaimed TEDx...

IMPACT Through Clear Outcomes Today we are talking about IMPACT Through Clear Outcomes. How can you enable IMPACT through clear outcomes & team performance goals? You can achieve IMPACT when there is a marked effect or influence on someone or something. To enable impact, it is really important to clearly define your outcomes. Outcomes are the destination that everyone is working towards. To achieve outcomes, it is valuable to create clear stepping stones to get there, called team performance ...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr Amir Rashidan about The Stressproof Life, early signs of compounding stress, why living homeless was scarier than living in Iran during the war, and how dyslexia taught him to think in auditory. We also delve into the success dilemma, the four stages of stress, the power of chiropractic in treating young children in distress, and if you look for it, you will find it. Dr Amir Rashidan – The Stressproof Life Dr Amir Rashidan i...

TRUST Through Healthy Confrontation As leaders it is important that we build TRUST & resilience through healthy confrontation in a safe psychological space. Trust and resilience are two important ingredients when it comes to positive and successful team dynamics. Trust is the glue and resilience is the pliability of the collective. Trust is confidence in the honesty or integrity of a person or thing, and/or having confidence, faith or hope in someone or something. Resilience is our ability t...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Kine Corder about finding your money mission, being born with an extra dose of calm and being a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show. We also speak about why high achievers tend to sacrifice their relationships, the differences between masculine and feminine money motivations, and starting the Presidential Experience Private Club. Kine Corder – Finding Your Money Mission Kine Corder is a financial therapist, speaker, best-selling au...

Clarify Process For Commitment Clarify PROCESS & structure to enable commitment & method of cooperation. Importance of putting processes in place so people know the direction of where they are heading together as a team. What can we do to ensure that cooperation is in place so we can solve this together. Team commitment where we collective goals that the everyone has contributed and been part of the process to create them. Play to people’s need for belonging. Share common goals, share the spo...

Steve Rodgers Overcoming The Indulgent Life On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Steve Rodgers about overcoming the indulgent life, working for Warren Buffet, the power of inviting good in vs edging good out and everything in life is made up of energy. We also delve into spiritual intelligence, energy shifts, quest for learning and what it takes to be a successful CEO. Steve Rodgers – overcoming the indulgent life Steve Rodgers is a former Warren Buffet CEO, forme...

REWARD, Recognition & Reflection Promote REWARD, recognition & reflection strategies to ensure accountability. Company and team accountability means that all employees and team members are responsible for their actions, behaviours, performance and decisions. When team members consistently demonstrate ownership and accountability, trust is formed. “Instead of telling your team what to do (as in direction) tell them why it’s important (as in context.) Their ability to commit and be accountable...

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Julie Masters about how gravity shifts influence, the art of influence, gaining permission through contribution and the power of epic storytelling. We also delve into translating the world we live in, inside influence, political influence and what it takes to lead yourself. Julie Masters – How Gravity Shifts Influence Julie Masters is a beautiful human being who has dedicated a career to decoding influence, has a 20 year histor...