Jason Ross, co-founder of Time Under Tension, Australia’s first generative AI experience agency, explores the rapid evolution of AI and its transformative impact on business. He discusses how AI agents are already automating complex workflows, assisting with hiring, and redefining customer interactions. 

Jason outlines the importance of engaging entire teams in AI adoption, prioritising education and experimentation over fear. He also explains how companies can minimise hallucinations by combining intent detection with trusted data sources. Reflecting on exponential progress, he highlights why creativity and curiosity will determine success in an AI-enabled future. 

Takeaways 
AI thrives when entire teams learn, explore, and experiment together openly. 
Generative AI agents automate workflows, boosting productivity across many business areas. 
Combining intent recognition and trusted data reduces hallucinations in AI applications. 
Exponential AI growth requires creativity and curiosity over prediction and caution. 
Employees already use AI, highlighting the need for structured training programs. 
Successful businesses identify and test AI use cases before competitors do. 
Voice and video avatars create fresh ways to engage customers effectively. 
AI adoption demands cultural change and active participation across all business levels. 

Follow Jason Ross 
https://www.timeundertension.ai/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsnrss/
https://timeundertension.substack.com/ 

Books on this episode 
Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick https://amzn.to/4khOnk5

AI-related websites mentioned on this episode 
AI 2027 https://ai-2027.com/
HeyGen (AI-generated videos) https://www.heygen.com/ 

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Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO 

Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. 

Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.  

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Jason Ross, co-founder of Time Under Tension, Australia&rsquo;s first generative AI experience agency, explores the rapid evolution of AI and its transformative impact on business. He discusses how AI agents are already automating complex workflows, assisting with hiring, and redefining customer interactions.&nbsp;
Jason outlines the importance of engaging entire teams in AI adoption, prioritising education and experimentation over fear. He also explains how companies can minimise hallucinations by combining intent detection with trusted data sources. Reflecting on exponential progress, he highlights why creativity and curiosity will determine success in an AI-enabled future.&nbsp;
Takeaways&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>AI thrives when entire teams learn, explore, and experiment together openly.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Generative AI agents automate workflows, boosting productivity across many business areas.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Combining intent recognition and trusted data reduces hallucinations in AI applications.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Exponential AI growth requires creativity and curiosity over prediction and caution.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employees already use AI, highlighting the need for structured training programs.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Successful businesses identify and test AI use cases before competitors do.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Voice and video avatars create fresh ways to engage customers effectively.&nbsp;</li>
<li>AI adoption demands cultural change and active participation across all business levels.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Follow Jason Ross <a href="https://www.timeundertension.ai/">https://www.timeundertension.ai/</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsnrss/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsnrss/</a> <a href="https://timeundertension.substack.com/">https://timeundertension.substack.com/</a>&nbsp;
Books on this episode Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick <a href="https://amzn.to/4khOnk5">https://amzn.to/4khOnk5</a>
AI-related websites mentioned on this episode&nbsp; AI 2027 <a href="https://ai-2027.com/">https://ai-2027.com/</a> HeyGen (AI-generated videos)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.heygen.com/">https://www.heygen.com/</a>&nbsp;
Watch the episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners">https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners</a>&nbsp;
Newsletter &ndash; each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/">https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/</a>&nbsp;
Books &ndash; Learn more about our books <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/">https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/</a>&nbsp;
Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO&nbsp;
Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.&nbsp;
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Follow me: on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles">https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth">https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth</a>&nbsp;
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A place for the world’s leading thinkers, planners and doers.

The Evolution Partners is a weekly podcast hosted by Brad Giles. Join Brad as he engages in conversations with some of the world’s sharpest minds, learning a bit more about them and delving into what makes them tick.

A place for the world’s leading thinkers, planners and doers.
The Evolution Partners is a weekly podcast hosted by Brad Giles. Join Brad as he engages in conversations with some of the world’s sharpest minds, learning a bit more about them and delving into what makes them tick.

The Evolution Partners

Each week Brad Giles talks with the world’s leading thinkers, planners and doers who are helping to build great companies in their own way.

We learn how the work they’re doing is creating an impact and get to know a little bit more about them, and what makes them tick.

Each week Brad Giles talks with the world’s leading thinkers, planners and doers who are helping to build great companies in their own way.
We learn how the work they’re doing is creating an impact and get to know a little bit more about them, and what makes them tick.

E60 | Training Your Business for the AI Era with Jason Ross

Quarterly performance reviews are often dreaded by employees and managers alike, largely because they’re treated as bureaucratic, last-minute tasks rather than meaningful coaching conversations. However, done properly, performance conversations can be one of the most powerful tools to consistently grow your people and your business. 

This is the first episode of a summer series, where I am joined by Andres Zylberberg and Richard Peake. We explore how performance reviews should be intentional, generous and part of a broader people system – from hiring to onboarding to regular check-ins – that frees individuals to focus on doing their best work. 

Takeaways 
Quarterly reviews work best as supportive coaching conversations, not bureaucratic tasks. 
Clear role scorecards provide expectations, reducing surprises and aligning staff effectively. 
Scheduling reviews early encourages preparation, fostering trust and constructive performance discussions. 
Independent red-amber-green ratings create structure, enabling objective conversations about progress ongoing. 
Regular quarterly rhythms surface issues sooner, supporting continuous improvement across teams. 
Structured discussions help clarify misunderstandings, distinguishing capability problems from misaligned expectations. 
Generous, intentional feedback strengthens relationships and accelerates long-term momentum within organisations. 

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners 

Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter  https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ 

Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ 

Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO 
Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. 
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. 
Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life) 

Follow me: 
on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles
on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth 

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Quarterly performance reviews are often dreaded by employees and managers alike, largely because they&rsquo;re treated as bureaucratic, last-minute tasks rather than meaningful coaching conversations. However, done properly, performance conversations can be one of the most powerful tools to consistently grow your people and your business.&nbsp;
This is the first episode of a summer series, where I am joined by Andres Zylberberg and Richard Peake. We explore how performance reviews should be intentional, generous and part of a broader people system &ndash; from hiring to onboarding to regular check-ins &ndash; that frees individuals to focus on doing their best work.&nbsp;
Takeaways&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Quarterly reviews work best as supportive coaching conversations, not bureaucratic tasks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Clear role scorecards provide expectations, reducing surprises and aligning staff effectively.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Scheduling reviews early encourages preparation, fostering trust and constructive performance discussions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Independent red-amber-green ratings create structure, enabling objective conversations about progress ongoing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Regular quarterly rhythms surface issues sooner, supporting continuous improvement across teams.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Structured discussions help clarify misunderstandings, distinguishing capability problems from misaligned expectations.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Generous, intentional feedback strengthens relationships and accelerates long-term momentum within organisations.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Watch the episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners">https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners</a>&nbsp;
Newsletter &ndash; each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter&nbsp; <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/">https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/</a>&nbsp;
Books &ndash; Learn more about our books&nbsp;<a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/">https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/made-to-thrive/">Made to Thrive:</a> The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/onboarded/">Onboarded:&nbsp;</a>How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.&nbsp; <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/onboarded-for-managers-book/">Onboarded for Managers:</a> Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.&nbsp; <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/bigger-isnt-better/">Bigger isn&rsquo;t Better, Better is Better:</a> Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life)&nbsp;
Follow me: on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles">https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth">https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth</a>&nbsp;
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E80 | Quarterly Performance Reviews (Summer Series)

If you want to stay sharp, energetic and high-performing well into your later decades, you need to deliberately invest in your healthspan, not just your lifespan. Sport and exercise physician Dr Peter Larkins is a former Olympic middle-distance runner and one of the pioneers of sports medicine in Australia. Across his career, Peter has worked with elite athletes, AFL clubs, national teams and major media networks. 

Peter breaks down the five pillars of healthy longevity, the real-world benefits of movement and strength training, how to eat well on the road, the role of sleep and mindset, and what the most successful leaders who age well all have in common. 

Takeaways 
Healthy longevity comes from deliberately investing in your healthspan, not just your lifespan. 
Movement is medicine, and even small amounts of consistent activity dramatically improve long-term health. 
Strength training delivers powerful metabolic benefits far beyond simply building bigger, stronger muscles. 
Sleep is critical recovery, directly influencing energy, cognition, mood and daily performance capacity. 
Nutrition works best when your plate is colourful, simple and mostly plant-focused each day. 
High-performing leaders who age well share drive, mindset discipline and consistent personal health habits. 
Incidental activity – stairs, walking, standing – adds meaningful benefits for time-poor entrepreneurs and executives. 
A balanced approach, not extreme protocols, creates sustainable wellbeing and long-term high performance. 

Follow Dr Peter Larkins 
https://www.drpeterlarkins.com/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpeterlarkins/ 

Books on this episode 
The Healthy Hundred by Dr Peter Larkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpeterlarkins/
Good to Great by Jim Collins https://amzn.to/3XaAr2m
Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles https://amzn.to/4riJADO 

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners 

Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ 

Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ 

Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO 
Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. 
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. 
Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life) 

Follow me: 
on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles
on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth 

Enjoying the show? Leave a review 

If you want to stay sharp, energetic and high-performing well into your later decades, you need to deliberately invest in your healthspan, not just your lifespan. Sport and exercise physician Dr Peter Larkins is a former Olympic middle-distance runner and one of the pioneers of sports medicine in Australia. Across his career, Peter has worked with elite athletes, AFL clubs, national teams and major media networks.&nbsp;
Peter breaks down the five pillars of healthy longevity, the real-world benefits of movement and strength training, how to eat well on the road, the role of sleep and mindset, and what the most successful leaders who age well all have in common.&nbsp;
Takeaways&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Healthy longevity comes from deliberately investing in your healthspan, not just your lifespan.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Movement is medicine, and even small amounts of consistent activity dramatically improve long-term health.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Strength training delivers powerful metabolic benefits far beyond simply building bigger, stronger muscles.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sleep is critical recovery, directly influencing energy, cognition, mood and daily performance capacity.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nutrition works best when your plate is colourful, simple and mostly plant-focused each day.&nbsp;</li>
<li>High-performing leaders who age well share drive, mindset discipline and consistent personal health habits.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Incidental activity &ndash; stairs, walking, standing &ndash; adds meaningful benefits for time-poor entrepreneurs and executives.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A balanced approach, not extreme protocols, creates sustainable wellbeing and long-term high performance.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Follow Dr Peter Larkins <a href="https://www.drpeterlarkins.com/">https://www.drpeterlarkins.com/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpeterlarkins/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpeterlarkins/</a>&nbsp;
Books on this episode The Healthy Hundred by Dr Peter Larkins <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpeterlarkins/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpeterlarkins/</a> Good to Great by Jim Collins <a href="https://amzn.to/3XaAr2m">https://amzn.to/3XaAr2m</a> Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles <a href="https://amzn.to/4riJADO">https://amzn.to/4riJADO</a>&nbsp;
Watch the episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners">https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners</a>&nbsp;
Newsletter &ndash; each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/">https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/</a>&nbsp;
Books &ndash; Learn more about our books&nbsp;<a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/">https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/made-to-thrive/">Made to Thrive:</a> The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/onboarded/">Onboarded:&nbsp;</a>How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.&nbsp; <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/onboarded-for-managers-book/">Onboarded for Managers:</a> Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/bigger-isnt-better/">Bigger isn&rsquo;t Better, Better is Better:</a> Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life)&nbsp;
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E79 | The Healthy Hundred with Dr Peter Larkins

Strong marriages don’t succeed by luck -- they succeed by design. Leading family lawyer and Leach Legal founder Catherine Leach shares the patterns she’s seen over 35 years that determine whether a relationship thrives or falls apart. Recognised nationally for her strategic approach to family law, she has guided thousands of couples through complex transitions and brings a rare blend of empathy, clarity and realism to the topic. 

Beyond her legal practice, Catherine has held senior governance roles with the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation in Asia-Pacific, co-founded the Family Law Association of Victoria, and mentors entrepreneurs navigating both business and family pressures. She reveals the real reasons marriages fail, why some endure, and what entrepreneurs must understand to protect both their relationships and their wealth. 

Takeaways 
Strong marriages thrive on steady communication, mutual respect and choosing the right battles. 
Small unresolved grievances compound over years and quietly erode even stable relationships. 
Entrepreneurs often struggle because obsessive work patterns push family connection aside. 
Financial imbalance fuels mistrust when one partner avoids or fears understanding the numbers. 
Strategic divorces start with transparency, calm process and resisting emotional escalation traps. 
Long-term relationship success requires deliberate planning, shared vision and consistent everyday effort. 

Follow Catherine Leach 
https://leachlegal.com.au/

Books on this episode 
The Fourth Turning by William Strauss and Neil Howe https://amzn.asia/d/4NJFZ8C 

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners 

Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ 

Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ 

Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO 
Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. 
Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. 
Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life) 

Follow me: 
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on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth

Enjoying the show? Leave a review. 

Strong marriages don&rsquo;t succeed by luck -- they succeed by design. Leading family lawyer and Leach Legal founder Catherine Leach shares the patterns she&rsquo;s seen over 35 years that determine whether a relationship thrives or falls apart. Recognised nationally for her strategic approach to family law, she has guided thousands of couples through complex transitions and brings a rare blend of empathy, clarity and realism to the topic.&nbsp;
Beyond her legal practice, Catherine has held senior governance roles with the Entrepreneurs&rsquo; Organisation in Asia-Pacific, co-founded the Family Law Association of Victoria, and mentors entrepreneurs navigating both business and family pressures. She reveals the real reasons marriages fail, why some endure, and what entrepreneurs must understand to protect both their relationships and their wealth.&nbsp;
Takeaways&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Strong marriages thrive on steady communication, mutual respect and choosing the right battles.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Small unresolved grievances compound over years and quietly erode even stable relationships.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Entrepreneurs often struggle because obsessive work patterns push family connection aside.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Financial imbalance fuels mistrust when one partner avoids or fears understanding the numbers.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Strategic divorces start with transparency, calm process and resisting emotional escalation traps.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Long-term relationship success requires deliberate planning, shared vision and consistent everyday effort.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Follow Catherine Leach <a href="https://leachlegal.com.au/">https://leachlegal.com.au/</a>
Books on this episode The Fourth Turning by William Strauss and Neil Howe <a href="https://amzn.asia/d/4NJFZ8C">https://amzn.asia/d/4NJFZ8C</a>&nbsp;
Watch the episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners">https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners</a>&nbsp;
Newsletter &ndash; each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/">https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/</a>&nbsp;
Books &ndash; Learn more about our books&nbsp;<a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/">https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/made-to-thrive/">Made to Thrive:</a> The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/onboarded/">Onboarded:&nbsp;</a>How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/onboarded-for-managers-book/">Onboarded for Managers:</a> Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. <a href="https://evolutionpartners.com.au/bigger-isnt-better/">Bigger isn&rsquo;t Better, Better is Better:</a> Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life)&nbsp;
Follow me: on <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles">https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth">https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth</a>
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E60 | Training Your Business for the AI Era with Jason Ross

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