Assistant coach at the Milwaukee Bucks, former head coach of the Michael Jordan owned Charlotte Hornets and renowned leader in the world of basketball. Mike Dunlap is one of the NBA's great leaders, and his philosophy is echoed around the league. NBA Hall of Famer George Karl had this to say about Mike: "He's the most intelligent person that has a love for the game of basketball that I've ever been around." Mike is close with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and has unique insight into the wor...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Should there have been more debate when it comes to lockdowns? Is there now enough discussion about the situation? And if not, what can we do to have civil, common sense conversation? During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Dr Jay Bhattacharya was an opponent of lockdowns and mask mandates. He was a co-author in 2020 of the Great Barrington Declaration , which advocated letting the virus spread in lower-risk groups with the aim of herd immunity with "focused protection" of those most at risk. Hear him bre...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 54
An AFL Commissioner who spent more than 35 years serving in the Australian Army. How do you pivot from a hostile, combat environment into a corporate, sports focused ecosystem? What are the tangible skills that translate from one situation to the other? Major General Simone Wilkie retired as a Major General after completing 35 years’ service. She served senior appointments in operations and training, and active service in Cambodia, Iraq and Afghanistan. She was awarded a Bronze Star for her work...
Sep 13, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 53
The extraordinary work that is saving millions of lives every year, and the Australian professor who has been taking on the challenge for the last two decades. Professor Scott O'Neill is a renowned scientist and founder of the World Mosquito Program. He’s worked at the University of Illinois, Yale University, The University of Queensland and Monash University. He has received awards including the Centenary Medal and Mackerras Medal. Join host Luke Darcy as he unpacks Scott's work and the way in ...
Sep 06, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 52
One of Australia's most inspiring people, a man who is dedicating much of his life to saving kids who have found themselves on the wrong path. Farmer Dave Graham is the co-founder of RuffTrack - a fully registered charity, Rufftrack takes on young people (12-17 years old) who have disengaged with school and the community to give them skills, education, a sense of self worth and reconnecting them with their community. RuffTrack work closely with Hawkesbury police and the incredible BackTrack Yout...
Aug 30, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 51
What are the methods to being a great parent? What can you do to connect with your child? How can parents in 2022 be a leader of compassion? Dr Arne is the CEO and Founder of the Rites of Passage Institute. He has over 30 years experience as a medical doctor, counsellor, mentor, speaker and workshop facilitator. Join Luke Darcy in a raw and unfiltered conversation - as he talks to Arne at his 150 acre property in Mullumbimby, and unpacks parenting in the 21st century. Head to Aleda Collective an...
Aug 23, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Founder of Bakers Delight, the largest chain of bakeries in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. In this collaborative chat, Roger explains how in business, everyone can win - from the supplier, to the franchisee, to the customer. Even if the environment is competitive, Roger believes business can accomodate winners across the board. Join host Luke Darcy, a he sits down with Roger in person to unpack the way he operates, and learns what has made him a success and a renowned member of Australia's b...
Aug 16, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Why Australian education needs to re-evaluate, and how assessments can be different for a new age of Australian students. Christine Cawsey AM is the Principal of Rooty Hill High School in Western Sydney; she has a strong perspective of equity, social justice and has an unparalleled perspective on how Aussie kids are learning. Unpack Christine's work with host Luke Darcy, as he dives into the world of Aussie education. Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to und...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 48
The first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland and the second person to graduate medical school with quadriplegia in Australia. Dinesh works in the emergency department at the Gold Coast University Hospital. He is a senior lecturer at the Griffith University and adjunct research fellow at the Menzies Health Institute of Queensland. He is a research fellow at the Jamieson Trauma Institute and is a doctor for the Gold Coast Titans physical disability rugby team. Unpack Dinesh's incredible jou...
Aug 02, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 47
How do you challenge your passion? What does it take to have responsibility for your career? And how do you actively build the best version of yourself? Mim Barlett is an extraordinary community and professional leader. Mim was one of the Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence, and has been recognised within the consulting industry and across numerous genres of business, economics and finance as one of Australia's great leaders. Join host Luke Darcy as he unpacks Mim's ca...
Jul 26, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 46
The generosity of helping others, combined with the efficiency and decision making of a high-profile business. FareShare is a charity designed to help those doing it tough, but it's also more than that, it's about providing nutrition, value and meaning to people's lives. Marcus Godinho is one of FareShare's most impactful people. Stepping into the business early on, and steering from a CEO position, Marcus has been at the forefront of FareShare's growth and excellence across Melbourne's social i...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 45
A J.P. Morgan success story, built off the back of losing his job, and hustling to create a new future of success from disappointment. Andrew Cohen is the Executive Chairman of J.P. Morgan Global Wealth Management. He's a leader in a space which is cut throat, and relentless - but his attitude is often one of care, patience and understanding. Unpack it all with Luke Darcy, as he chats to Andy in his London offices. Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to unders...
Jul 12, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 44
One of Australian's great female pioneers, former Australian Federal MP and a true leader for women across Australia for more than 40 years. How do you act as a pioneer? What are the tangible traits Ros Kelly has that others didn't? And how did she make the people around her better? Ros Kelly was the first female Labor MP to enter the House of Representatives, and the first MP to give birth whilst serving in office. Acting as part of the Keating and Hawke governments, Ros Kelly has stood at the ...
Jul 04, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Working with Edward de Bono, advising to the White House and the United Nations, and co-founding the revolutionary ‘School of Thinking’. Michael Hewitt-Gleeson is extraordinary teacher of life’s business, social and psychological challenges. As the co-founder of The School of Thinking in 1979, Michael has provided more than 80 million people with invaluable advice and expertise. Unpack it all with host Luke Darcy, and as he unpacks the lessons he learnt working with names like de Bono, and insti...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 42
How do you revolutionise the art of selling? From managers, to sales team members - what are the pathways to creating a successful sales strategy? Michael Hewitt-Gleeson helped revolutionise the idea of selling, and provided the pathway for what we now see as common-sense approaches to business and financial systems. In Part 2 of this extraordinary conversation, Luke Darcy unpacks the practical and tangible systems Michael created and taught, and dives deep into how we can all apply them to our ...
Jun 28, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Head Coach of footballing powerhouse Celtic FC, former coach of the Socceroos and celebrated leader in one of the world's most high pressure industries. How does Ange Postecoglou deal with the pressure and expectation? What are the tactics he employs to make people better? And how did he regain his footing after an unceremonious exit from a high-profile role? Join host Luke Darcy, as he unpacks the world of European football with one of the world game's top coaches - hear how Ange first arrived ...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Not just one of Australia's most loved media personalities, but truly one of Australia's most compassionate blokes. The founder of Gotcha4Life, and long standing presenter on Triple M and T.V screens across the country, Gus Worland is, first and foremost, a hugger. After the death of his close friend, Angus, to suicide, Gus was driven to action. In 2016, he hosted a three-part documentary series Man Up, lifting the lid on the relationship between masculinity, social isolation, mental health, and...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 39
One of Australia's most inspiring young leaders, a multi-award winning social entrepreneur, and a non-profit founder at just 18. Nicole Gibson has impacted millions of people world-wide with her models of community development and transformation - but what allows someone to have that type of attitude? Unpack it all with host Luke Darcy, as he explores Nicole's world, her origin story and her incredible book Love Out Loud. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective and take the...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Co-founder of Seek.com.au, president of St. Kilda Football Club, and a continued presence across Australia's business world - how does Andrew continue his leadership as technological shifts occur, what makes his leadership style so unique and how did his relationship with his brother help in business? Unpack it all with host Luke Darcy, as he dives into Andrew's founders story, and explores his role now as a leader at the St. Kilda Football Club. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aled...
May 31, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Is there a common denominator in achieving business success? And how do you apply that to multiple industries and through different generations? Whilst serving as Chairman of the Essendon Bombers during the drug scandal, what were the lessons learned from a leadership perspective? What could've been done differently, and how do we now look back on that situation? Paul Little OAM transformed one of the largest businesses in Australia, Toll Holdings, after working a deal to purchase the company in...
May 24, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Head Coach of the England Men's National Rugby Union Team shares how they're striving to be the greatest of all time, how the founder of Uniqlo inspired him, how he's pivoting during his leadership journey and what the 2023 World Cup will mean to him and the nation. Join Luke Darcy, as he unpacks how Eddie Jones approaches leadership in an evolving environment, and why a 3-month leadership check-in has changed the way he's taught and learned. Eddie's book, "Leadership: Lessons From My Life In Ru...
May 17, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 35
How do you evolve your mindset in difficult periods? And how do you build support networks that push you to be better every day? Shane Delia is one of Australia's most recognisable industry leaders. He's a role model to many, and a leader who takes pride in hard-work, his family, and his physical & mental health. As the Managing Director of Delia Group, Shane combines an extremely diverse skill set with a deep-seeded grounding in hospitality. The Delia Group was required to pivot during the ...
May 10, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 35
The world's most influential living philosopher on the morality of helping others, animal rights and how to make a difference in a world where discussion is often shut down. Peter Singer is one of the world's greatest living figures. Born and raised in Melbourne, Peter has spent decades studying and broadcasting philosophical mantras that touch on morality and ethics. He's an extremely practical speaker, and one who goes straight to the heart of what it means to be good, or bad. Unpack it all wi...
May 03, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Diving deep into the world of drugs, murder and cartels, how do you begin the fight against it, whilst still protecting yourself from its toxic, and personally harmful intensity? Don Winslow is the internationally best-selling author of 'The Cartel Trilogy', and his new book City On Fire tackles crime syndicates in the 1980s and 1990s. Don is a key figure in campaigns against the Trump administration - he helped commission videos that have been downloaded 250 million times, and worked collaborat...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 32
How do you approach managing creative people? What are the key points to remember when building environments to help people thrive? Russel Howcroft is one of Australia's most well-known media personalities. A juggernaut of global advertising, Russ has expanded his reach from the corporate advertising sector in UK, to television in Australia and now one of the country's most loved radio shows on 3AW. Unpack it all with host Luke Darcy, as he dives deep into Russel's incredible career, his love fo...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 31
The former CEO of Rugby Australia unpacks how you stay composed and balanced under the most extreme pressure, and offers insight into why having a team of close advisors is so important. Now head of Sport New Zealand, Raelene Castle has had one of Oceania's most meaningful corporate careers. As the CEO of the Canterbury Bulldogs, Raelene successfully manoeuvred through a world not always accepting of female leadership, before taking on the immense challenge of uplifting the struggling code of Ru...
Apr 05, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Where does the drive to help those less fortunate come from? What are the inbuilt qualities that makes someone so consistently good at positively impacting others? Co-founder of global business success story Flight Centre, Geoff Harris has lived a life of extraordinary success. Understand this incredible story with host Luke Darcy, unpack all of Geoff's incredible work, and hear what he's planning next. 20 Leadership Tips from Geoff Harris 1. Clearly communicate rights and responsibilities to yo...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In an industry built to protect those in power, and keep voices silent, how do you ensure your advocacy for what is right, doesn't come at the cost of your own identity? Deena Lynch (Jaguar Jonze) is one of Australian music's most powerful voices. In 2019, Jonze was one of the first survivors to speak out about their experience of sexual abuse within the Australian music industry. Her bravery, strength and power encouraged others to do the same, and was the catalyst for a movement that swept thr...
Mar 22, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The co-founder of ThankYou unpacks how the fight for good isn't about a moral crusade, and how he went from a 19-year old uni student to a game changing global business leader. Justine and Daniel Flynn founded ThankYou in 2008 with the goal of ending global poverty. Their plan? Turn the tables on global consumerism and shift the world's ethical focus. In 2022, ThankYou is one of the world's largest brands, and the catalyst for a global movement that transcends brand identity and hones in on tang...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Paralympic champion, world record holder and an inspiration for a movement of young Australian athletes. Lucky Patterson has built a mindset of great resilience, gratefulness and positivity, despite life presenting her with extraordinary challenges. Join Luke Darcy, as he sits down with Lucky to discuss these challenges, and understand what tangible steps she took on her journey to success. For more information of Lucky's story, check out her website. https://www.lakeishapatterson.com/about Star...
Mar 08, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 26
