Scott Parkinson: People, Purpose and the Power of Women in Sport

This week we’re joined by Scott Parkinson, Head Assistant Coach at Seattle Reign FC in the US National Women’s Soccer League. In this episode, Scott reflects on his career in high performance sport, and the huge impact working in women’s football has had on his life, leadership, and the way he app…

Keith D’Amelio: Unlocking Elite Performance in Sport, Business and Beyond

This week we’re joined by performance strategy and innovation advisor, founder of Heretic Performance and the current Head of Innovation at the WNBA’s New York Liberty, Keith D’Amelio, For over two decades, Keith has worked with some of the world’s top sporting teams and organisations, including t…

Dandapani: Master Your Mind by Mastering Your Awareness

In a world designed to constantly capture our attention, learning how to focus has become one of the most valuable skills we can develop. This week, Luke Darcy sits down with Dandapani, a Hindu priest, entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker and former monk who spent 10 years living and training…

Jess Bala: Leading Through Life’s Biggest Challenges with Vulnerability and Humanity

This week’s guest is Jess Bala, the former Managing Director of General Motors Australia and New Zealand. In this deeply personal episode, Jess opens up about the devastating loss of her brother, beloved sports journalist Sam Landsberger. She shares how Sam’s passing has impacted her family, and s…

Hedley Thomas: A Storyteller’s Relentless Pursuit for Justice

This week, Luke Darcy sits down with one of Australia’s most respected investigative journalists and two-time Gold Walkley Award winner, Hedley Thomas. For over four decades, Hedley has been pursuing stories that matter, with a career that has taken him from the fall of the Berlin Wall, to the gro…

John Lynch: Making History in Melbourne with the San Francisco 49ers

What does it take to build a winning culture, and then sustain it at the highest level? In this special live episode of Empowering Leaders, we sit down with NFL legend and San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch during the team’s historic visit to Melbourne. John shares the lessons behind …

Dr Martha Beck: What If Success Isn’t What You Think It Is?

For best-selling author, life coach and sociologist Dr. Martha Beck, living a successful and meaningful life isn't found in status or other people's expectations. It's found by discovering your own truth, and having the courage to live it. In this episode of Empowering Leaders, Martha explores why…

Chris Judd: The Mindset of an Outlier - From AFL Legend to Investment Powerhouse

Chris Judd is one of the most decorated players in AFL history, but his second chapter is proving to be equally as compelling as his first. In this conversation, Chris discusses his transition from elite sport to the world of finance and investing, and the attributes and lessons he has carried acr…

Nick Truelson: Using the Power of Sport to Create Meaningful Change

Nick Truelson's career has taken him from a university work experience placement at Cadbury Schweppes, to senior leadership roles at some of Australia's most iconic sporting organisations. He has played integral roles at the AFL’s Essendon and Western Bulldogs football clubs, and now, he serves as …

Ben Cousins + Scott Miller: Addiction, Recovery, and the Courage to Ask for Help

Ben Cousins and Scott Miller have both experienced the extraordinary highs that come with sporting greatness. However, behind the wins and accolades, they were both fighting personal battles that would eventually play out on a very public stage. In this conversation, Ben and Scott open up about th…