Radek Sali is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Light Warrior and Wanderlust Head Co, a Founder and Director of Conscious Investment Management, Stratosphere and Anthem. Radek supports community initiatives as Chairman and Founder of the not-for-profit Lightfolk Foundation, Chairman of Igniting Change and Director at the National Institute of Integrative Medicine, B Team Board member – Australasia, Campaign Cabinet member for La Trobe University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Peggy O'Neal AO is Chancellor of RMIT University, Chair of the Commonwealth Games Victoria 2026 Organising Committee, and was previously President of the Richmond Football Club. Peggy talks about transitioning from America to Australia, ending up in Richmond, and following the Tigers. Then becoming the President of the Tigers and navigating through COVID in 2020 and 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 18, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 84
One of Australia's greatest to ever sit atop a motorcycle Mick Doohan. Mick won five consecutive World Championship titles from 1994 to 1998, winning 54 Grand Prix across his career including a record 12 in the 1997 season. One of Mick's secrets to success is harnessing his passion, and using that to put himself in moments of risk and doubt, knowing it would be the driving force to propel him forward. It didn't always come off for Doohan, which led to countless and continued learnings from mista...
Apr 11, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Tim Jarvis AM, an environmental scientist, author, adventurer and public speaker with Masters degrees in environmental science and environmental law. He stars in a new film, Shackleton - The Greatest Story of Survival where he retraces the steps of Sir Ernest Shackleton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 04, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Richard Goyder wears many hats, Chairman of the AFL, Qantas, Woodside Energy, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and the Channel 7 Telethon Trust. Goyder talks through the challenges he has faced over the journey, learning off terrific mentors on his way into the roles he now holds, and the importance of teamwork as part of leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 28, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Andrew Gaze reached the greatest heights in the world of basketball. Being on the roster for the San Antonio Spurs in their championship year of 1998, representing Australia at the Olympic Games on 5 occasions, 2000 Olympics flag-bearer, and having a surname that's synonymous with the NBL. Gazey has an infectious personality, and oozes enthusiasm and passion for everything that he does. You leave a conversation with Gazey feeling better about yourself, and your place in the world. See omnystudio...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Matt LaFleur is the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. At the age of 43, he holds the heart of the town in his hands every week of the NFL season, the only not-for-profit, member-owned franchise in US sport. The privilege of head coach is not a role that is lost on him. The pride he has for the Packers, coaching some of the best players in the game, the challenges and pressure that come with being front and centre in one of the biggest sports in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM is an author, columnist & company director. She has been the CEO of a global consulting firm, a senior executive at a leading corporate law firm and spent nearly 10 years as an Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. One of Australia’s most prominent voices on leadership, Kirstin has turned her attention to defining the attributes that great leaders need to learn in her new book Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership. Kirstin speaks to the importance of self...
Mar 07, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 78
After a decorated playing career, Michael Voss took over the role of coaching the club he won 3 Premierships as a captain at, Brisbane. Sacked from the role after 109 games in charge, Vossy was given another opportunity to be a senior coach with Carlton. Now in his second season at the helm, he talks through the incredible leadership skills he has learned from being a first-time coach to where he is now. Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the im...
Feb 28, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 77
The conversation today is with the incredible Stacey Morlang. Stacey is a 4 x Australian Lacrosse World Cup Player and 3-time Captain, a Director for Show+Tell, the lifestyle multi-media platform for women, marriage celebrant and mum. Stacey is passionate about leadership and helping to connect people through care, conversation, and collaboration. In this conversation Stacey discusses how a “we before me” group mindset has shaped her life as a strong leader. She helps encourage those in her team...
Feb 21, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Mark Bunn wants to create a shift in our thinking about health, happiness, high-performance and higher consciousness. In this conversation Luke Darcy & Mark Bunn discuss how ancient wisdom can help us with modern health. We learn how the law of Mother Nature, can assist us in leading a happier and healthier way of life. Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. See omnystudio.com/li...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 75
This week's conversation is with an amazing leader Richard Oppy. He is the VP of Global Brands at beverage giant, Anheuser-Busch InBev (New York). Richard has climbed the corporate ladder right to the top. He now oversees the branding strategies of some of the world’s most iconic beers like Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois. In this conversation we get the behind the scene insights, about the controversial World Cup decision to ban Budweiser from the stadiums and see how Richard and his team t...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 74
This week we hear from Australia's favourite vet, Dr Chris Brown. In this episode we learn how integrity and emotional intelligence makes him one of our greatest leaders in the Australian animal welfare space. Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment Learn. Lead. Collaborate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 73
This weeks conversation is with a truly incredible Australian, Susan McLean. She is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years. Widely known as the ‘cyber cop’ she was the first Victoria Police Officer appointed to a position involving cyber safety and young people. In 2003 she was the Victoria Police Region Four Youth Officer of the Year. She has also been awarded The National Medal and the Victoria Police Service Medal and 2nd Clasp...
Jan 24, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Who would be the greatest leader in your life? Who would you most want to collaborate with? The 44 incredible leaders who have joined Luke Darcy on the Empowering Leaders podcast in 2022 all had such a unique and meaningful insight into how they create and share a vision. In this special episode, and the sixth in our series throughout the holiday period, hear just a few highlights from the year that was on the Empowering Leaders podcast. Featured in this episode: Marcus Bontempelli Scott Pape Jo...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 71
What does it mean to create and share a vision? How does that translate into workplace, family or sporting environment? The 44 incredible leaders who have joined Luke Darcy on the Empowering Leaders podcast in 2022 all had such a unique and meaningful insight into how they create and share a vision. In this special episode, and the fifth in our series throughout the holiday period, hear just a few highlights from the year that was on the Empowering Leaders podcast. Featuring in this episode: Ben...
Jan 10, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 70
The 44 incredible leaders who have joined Luke Darcy on the Empowering Leaders podcast in 2022 all had such a unique and meaningful insight into how they communicate with clarity. In this special episode, and the fourth in our series throughout the holiday period, hear just a few highlights from the year that was on the Empowering Leaders podcast. Featuring in this episode: Luke Beveridge - Care and compassion Russel Howcroft - Leading in a creative system John Aloisi - Delivering under pressure...
Jan 03, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Working as a team is a crucial aspect of any business, family or sports team - but what's the best way to do it? The 44 incredible leaders who have joined Luke Darcy on the Empowering Leaders podcast in 2022 all had such a unique and meaningful insight into how they collaborate with others. In this special episode, and the third in our series throughout the holiday period, hear just a few highlights from the year that was on the Empowering Leaders podcast. Featuring in this episode: Mike Dunlap ...
Dec 27, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 68
It's one of the most important things you can do as a leader, but how do you actually positively impact others? The 44 incredible leaders who have joined Luke Darcy on the Empowering Leaders podcast in 2022 all had such a unique and meaningful insight into how they positively impact others. In this special episode, and the fifth in our series throughout the holiday period, hear just a few highlights from the year that was on the Empowering Leaders podcast. Raelene Castle - Facing scrutiny in the...
Dec 20, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 67
A unique insight into the 44 interviews conducted over 2022 on the Empowering Leaders Podcast. Join Luke Darcy as he walks us through his highlights and standouts from some of the incredible conversations he's been having throughout the year. Including Hamish & Andy's Andy Lee, Mike Dunlap from the Milwaukee Buck and Lakeisha Patterson, world record holder. Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment Learn. Lea...
Dec 13, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 66
How do you go up against giants like Nike and Adidas? What are the business moves that allow you to be successful in one of the most competitive markets in the world? Clyde Davenport started his business journey in sleepwear, now he's the man behind 2XU, the sportswear brand of choice for athletes across Australia and the world. Unpack Clyde Davenport's life and work with Luke Darcy, as the two sat down in studio to discuss Clyde's founders journey and where he's heading next. Head to Aleda Coll...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 65
How is education changing in this modern, ever changing eco-system? Are we diversifying our learning experiences enough, and are we supporting our kids in challenging their way of learning? Sal Gordon, the Head of Teaching and Learning at the Green School in Bali sits down with Darc for a very special episode of Empowering Leaders. Recording at the Sukhavati Bali retreat, hear Sal unpack his methods of teaching and how they apply to Western education, and more traditional ways of learning. https...
Nov 29, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 64
A remarkable Australian medical doctor who has spent several decades travelling the world, studying health and spreading the knowledge of some of the world’s longest living people. Hear how Dr John Tickell has gone about his work over the last five decades, and how he's continuing to stay active and help others do the same, as he sits down in studio with host Luke Darcy. Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment ...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 63
How do you become a champion, whilst taking care of yourself, your family and your future? Join Luke Darcy, as he talks to one of Australia's great sports people. Lydia has been a mainstay of Australian sport for two decades, and after winning Gold at the 2010 Olympics, became a legend. Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment Learn. Lead. Collaborate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omn...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Former AFL footballer turned entrepreneur. The late great Jim Stynes, who was the co-founder of Reach came to Fergus’ school and led a program that had an immense impact on him and led him to pursue a career that would see him do immense good. Reach is a foundation that helps support over 40,000 kids a year. Their aim is to create generations of confident, self-aware, passionate young people who can shape the world to be a better place. Unpack it all with Luke Darcy, and hear how Fergus moved th...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 61
2x ARIA award winner, principal conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and the go to collaborator for Nick Cave, Ben Folds and more. Benjamin Northey has spent much of his life striving for musical perfection, but as his journey has grown more and more complex, he's found it's best to not strive for perfection, but to always be asking how he can be better. Join Luke Darcy as he sits down with Ben in studio to discuss his life of curiosity and his career of collaborating with the likes of...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Whilst competing in an ultra-marathon in 2011, a devastating grass-fire changed the life of Turia Pitt forever. Turia suffered full thickness burns to 65 percent of my body, lost seven fingers, had over 200 medical procedures and spent two gruelling years in recovery. But now, over 10 years later, Turia is considered one of Australia's most inspirational people. Since then, she has has written three best-selling books, coached over 40,000 people, shared a stage with Tony Robbins, competed in the...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 59
The 1983 America's Cup has been described as the greatest moment in Australian sporting history, one of the people behind the story is John Bertrand, the skipper and face of the team, John's leadership is unparalleled in the context of sporting achievement. Unpack it all with Luke Darcy, and understand how John did what he did and what he's now doing post sailing. Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment Learn. ...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 58
How do you change the lives of over 30,000 young men? What are the messages and lessons you need to express to get through to boys going through a difficult time? Hunter Johnson, the founder of Man Cave and Stuff joins Luke Darcy for an emphatic conversation about the ups and downs of childhood, the work he's doing with young men across the country and how he's trying to get through the next generation of young adults. Hunter’s impact is felt in Australia, but also around the world, which has be...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 57
At the Tokyo Olympics, the nation and the world were gripped by the performance of Australia's next great Olympian. Arnie took on the greatest of all time in Katie Ledecky, and beat her in an event the American had dominated for more than a decade. Now, the Launceston born 22 year old is tackling the next challenge - following it up. Ariarne is fresh out of the pool for her chat with Luke, and is open about her experiences with post Olympic come down. But, she is determined and decisively confid...
Oct 04, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 56
