If you’ve ever heard the phrase “it’s lonely at the top,” this episode will resonate deeply.
Joining me is Anthony Moss, strategy and governance specialist and author of The CEO Game Changer, to unpack how advisory boards can transform the way CEOs lead, grow, and sustain their businesses.

With over 30 years of global experience and more than 180 businesses advised, Anthony knows what it takes to break through the boom-and-bust cycle and move from surviving to thriving.

In this episode, we explore:
The four stages of business growth — and why so many companies get stuck in stage two.
Why advisory boards aren’t just for big corporates (and how smaller businesses can benefit too).
The difference between good advice and great governance.
What happens when you choose the wrong advisors — and how to avoid it.
The power of objectivity, vulnerability, and perspective in high-level decision-making.

 

Anthony also shares a real-world case study of a family-run business that reinvented itself during COVID, proving that the right support can turn crisis into opportunity.

This conversation is for any CEO, founder, or business owner ready to stop firefighting and start leading with clarity, confidence, and strategy.

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction and episode overview
02:30 – Anthony’s journey from CEO to strategy advisor
06:15 – Why he wrote The CEO Game Changer
09:00 – The four stages of business growth
15:20 – When to consider creating an advisory board
19:45 – Real-life example: how Charlie’s Cookies pivoted during COVID
26:00 – The power of objectivity and external perspective
30:10 – What to do when your advisory board disagrees with you
35:00 – How to choose the right people for your board
42:00 – The vulnerability of leadership and why it matters
48:00 – Final thoughts: why advisory boards are a game changer

 

Get the book The CEO Game Changer:https://www.leadyourindustry.com/the-ceo-game-changer-book/

 

Links:

Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/
Instagram:@juliehydeleads
Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

 

Connect with Anthony:
Website:https://www.leadyourindustry.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymoss

If you&rsquo;ve ever heard the phrase&nbsp;&ldquo;it&rsquo;s lonely at the top,&rdquo;&nbsp;this episode will resonate deeply. Joining me is&nbsp;Anthony Moss, strategy and governance specialist and author of&nbsp;The CEO Game Changer, to unpack how advisory boards can transform the way CEOs lead, grow, and sustain their businesses.
With over 30 years of global experience and more than 180 businesses advised, Anthony knows what it takes to break through the boom-and-bust cycle and move from surviving to thriving.
In this episode, we explore:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;four stages of business growth&nbsp;&mdash; and why so many companies get stuck in stage two.</li>
<li>Why&nbsp;advisory boards aren&rsquo;t just for big corporates&nbsp;(and how smaller businesses can benefit too).</li>
<li>The difference between&nbsp;good advice and great governance.</li>
<li>What happens when you choose the&nbsp;wrong&nbsp;advisors &mdash; and how to avoid it.</li>
<li>The power of&nbsp;objectivity, vulnerability, and perspective&nbsp;in high-level decision-making.</li>
</ul>
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Anthony also shares a real-world case study of a family-run business that reinvented itself during COVID, proving that the right support can turn crisis into opportunity.
This conversation is for any&nbsp;CEO, founder, or business owner&nbsp;ready to stop firefighting and start leading with clarity, confidence, and strategy.
Timestamps
00:00 &ndash; Introduction and episode overview 02:30 &ndash; Anthony&rsquo;s journey from CEO to strategy advisor 06:15 &ndash; Why he wrote&nbsp;The CEO Game Changer 09:00 &ndash; The four stages of business growth 15:20 &ndash; When to consider creating an advisory board 19:45 &ndash; Real-life example: how Charlie&rsquo;s Cookies pivoted during COVID 26:00 &ndash; The power of objectivity and external perspective 30:10 &ndash; What to do when your advisory board disagrees with you 35:00 &ndash; How to choose the right people for your board 42:00 &ndash; The vulnerability of leadership and why it matters 48:00 &ndash; Final thoughts: why advisory boards are a game changer
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Get the book The CEO Game Changer: <a href="https://www.leadyourindustry.com/the-ceo-game-changer-book/">https://www.leadyourindustry.com/the-ceo-game-changer-book/</a>
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Links:
Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/" data-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/" data-href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/"> @juliehydeleads</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>
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Connect with Anthony: Website: <a href="https://www.leadyourindustry.com/">https://www.leadyourindustry.com/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymoss">https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymoss</a>

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?

Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.

There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.

I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.

Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.

Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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Leading You

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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