Most CEOs think they understand culture, but what reaches the top is often cleaner than what people are actually living underneath.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why seniority distorts your view of culture
• The hidden gap between intended culture and lived experience
• A simple quarterly practice to hear what your business really feels like

Pick three people two levels below you and ask them what it actually feels like to work here — then listen without defending, correcting, or explaining.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Most leaders underestimate how broken systems quietly kill opportunity. In women’s health, particularly in hormone replacement therapy and the transdermal patches that deliver this medication, outdated innovation, supply chain failures, and misaligned incentives have created massive gaps, and even bigger opportunities for those who see them.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How partnership-driven innovation can unlock exponential growth in overlooked markets
2. Why outdated business models create hidden opportunities for founders and leaders
3. How to identify and act on systemic gaps before the market catches up

If you’re serious about using partnership as a lever for growth, this episode will change how you think about opportunity—listen now.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

The playbook that made you successful can quietly become the reason you plateau.

In this episode Phil shares:

1. Why strong GTM leaders often stall not because they’re underperforming, but because they’re over-attached to an old commercial model
2. How to spot the gap between the motion you’re confident leading and the one the business now needs
3. A practical framework to help you identify the one capability you need to build next

Listen now, run the Relevance Gap Audit, and identify the one capability that will keep you expandable over the next 12 months.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In this episode, Phil breaks down why boards begin to overreach, what’s really driving the pressure, and how CEOs can lead the relationship before the room starts leading them.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How to identify what each board member needs to feel confident — and what triggers their interference
2. Why the hardest board conversations should happen before the board meeting, not inside it
3. How to create a pre-meeting rhythm that protects your authority and improves decision-making

Listen now to learn how to manage your board with more clarity, confidence, and control especially when the pressure is coming from inside the room.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment, reveals the story behind launching a global media giant with just $2.5M—and the playbook he used to scale into post-Soviet Russia, China, and beyond.

1. Learn how to build partnerships that last decades (not just deals)
2. See why respecting culture beats imposing strategy—every time
3. Hear what most founders get wrong about capital, control, and creative freedom

Listen to this masterclass in partnership and growth—you’ll rethink how your next venture should scale.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Strategy shifts are normal in growing companies, but how leaders communicate those shifts determines whether a team re-engages with the new direction or quietly checks out.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. Why GTM teams don’t actually resist change — they resist feeling like their last effort didn’t matter
2. The “Continuity Bridge” framework that keeps trust intact during strategy pivots
3. The two sentences every GTM leader should write before announcing a strategy change

If you’re preparing to introduce a new GTM direction, listen to this episode and write the two sentences that honour the past strategy before you present the next one.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

CEOs hold enormous complexity in their heads, but organisations only act on what they clearly understand.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. Why clarity degrades as messages travel through layers of leadership
2. The “Chinese whispers test” every CEO should apply to company communication
3. The three levels of clarity leaders must translate: organisation, team, and individual

Listen now to learn how CEOs can ensure strategy survives the journey from the C-suite to the front line.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

You’ll learn:

1. Partnerships are the Best Marketing: Focus on partnerships where both sides benefit equally, ensuring trust and alignment in values.
2. Master Your Fundamentals: Doing an exceptional job and delivering beyond expectations can eliminate the need for expensive marketing campaigns.
3. Simplify Financial Decision-Making: Tools and data are abundant, but businesses need human insight to translate numbers into meaningful action.

Connect:

Linkedin

Website

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

AI, geopolitics, and shifting market dynamics are creating a moment in business history where no leader has a perfect roadmap — but that doesn’t mean standing still is the answer.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. Why the acknowledgment “no one has been here before” is actually a leadership advantage
2. How to reset your partnership ecosystem when markets and technology shift rapidly
3. The three questions every GTM leader should ask to identify which partners to deepen, recalibrate, or release

Listen to this episode of The Partnership Playbook to learn how strong GTM leaders move forward, strengthen the right partnerships, and build momentum even when the future is still unfolding.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Moments like this happen in every company that’s growing — and the instinct to search for the objectively correct answer can quietly stall the entire organization.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. Why disagreement between strong leaders is often a healthy signal, not a leadership problem
2. The shift from correctness to conviction that experienced CEOs learn to make
3. A practical three-step decision lens for moving a divided leadership team toward aligned execution

Listen to the episode to learn how to make confident decisions, align your leadership team, and keep your company moving forward when the path isn’t obvious.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In a world of fast-moving change, many leaders struggle with communication gaps, unspoken challenges, and misaligned partnerships. Jeff Wetzler, an expert in learning and leadership, shares his transformative approach to asking better questions—one that fosters trust, accelerates progress, and uncovers hidden insights in both business and personal life.

1. How unspoken thoughts can hinder collaboration—and how to surface them constructively
2. The five-step Ask approach to creating more open and effective conversations.
3. Why partnerships thrive on curiosity, trust, and the ability to make it safe for honest dialogue.

Hit play now to learn how the simple act of asking the right questions can elevate your partnerships, leadership, and everyday interactions!

Connect with Jeff:

1. Ask by Jeff Wetzler - Get it here
2. Learn more about Jeff’s work: askapproach.com | Transcend Education
3. Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil Hayes-St Clair explores why credibility, not information, is becoming the most valuable currency in modern selling.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. Why the traditional pre-sales role is evolving into a Decision Partner
2. The Decision Partner Architecture GTM leaders can implement immediately
3. How credibility improves pipeline quality, trust formation, and customer retention

Listen now to learn how forward-thinking GTM leaders are redesigning their commercial teams for the AI era.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Many companies quietly become insular as they grow — calendars fill with meetings, decisions become theoretical, and leaders lose proximity to customers and teams.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. Why “too many meetings” is often a symptom of lost connection to customers and the front line
2. The 1-in-4 Rule: a simple leadership rhythm to restore front-line bias across your leadership team
3. How CEOs can create an organisation that learns faster because leaders stay connected to real customer experience

Listen now to learn how a small leadership habit can reconnect your organisation to the market and improve the quality of every decision.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Nuclear power has long been misunderstood, but Oklo is changing the game with small, safe, and efficient reactors that recycle nuclear waste. Caroline DeWitte shares how Oklo’s groundbreaking approach, strong Partnerships, and regulatory strategy are making nuclear power more accessible, sustainable, and scalable potentially fueling the U.S. for over 100 years with existing spent fuel.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. How Partnerships with regulators, suppliers, and customers are critical to scaling nuclear energy.
2. Why Oklo’s Aurora powerhouse is redefining how we think about nuclear power plants.
3. The surprising speed at which next-gen nuclear reactors could be approved and deployed.

Press play now to explore how innovative partnerships and technology are transforming the future of nuclear energy!

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Sometimes the smartest move isn’t adding more resources, it’s owning the right asset in your market.

You’ll learn:

1. The four types of GTM assets that create real market leverage
2. The three moments when “buy vs build” becomes a serious strategic decision
3. A simple framework for building the investment case and payback maths
4. A 90-day integration approach that connects the asset directly to pipeline

If you’re responsible for growth, this episode will help you move beyond simply adding resources and start thinking about acquiring leverage.

Listen to discover how the right GTM asset can shift your position in the market — and why the next strategic question you ask might not be “who should we hire?” but instead:

“Is there an asset we should own?”

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In this episode, Phil Hayes-St Clair breaks down how CEOs can build radical transparency without creating fear — and how to train teams to “stick the landing” by delivering the right data, insight, and implications when it matters most.

You’ll learn how to:

1. Build a culture where truth travels faster than ego — without damaging trust
2. Install a simple reporting framework that saves time and sharpens decisions
3. Create information rhythms that protect momentum and drive sustainable growth

If you want stronger leadership, cleaner decisions, and a business that moves with clarity instead of chaos, this episode will show you how.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil lays out a practical framework to help you lead wholesale GTM change with clarity, conviction, and real leadership — not panic.

You’ll learn how to:

1. Evaluate alternative GTM paths without emotional bias or internal chaos
2. Make a decisive strategy call using a structured scoring model
3. Create measurable momentum and early wins within 60 days

If you want a clear, steady playbook for navigating disruption and driving growth through focused leadership and partnership precision — this episode is for you.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

This episode gives you the language to communicate your commitment to work — while anchoring your leadership at home with clarity, empathy, and emotional security.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

1. Communicate your commitment to work without creating emotional competition at home
2. Replace guilt and defensiveness with clarity, rhythm, and grounded leadership
3. Create a simple, repeatable framework that strengthens both family trust and long-term growth

If you want to lead with conviction at work and confidence at home — this episode will give you the language to do both.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to Leadership Letters (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Healthcare leaders today face burnout, commercial pressure, and rapidly shifting regulation. Many default to control. Fewer build ecosystems.

In this episode, Michelle Lynch shares what it takes to lead through transformation—without losing culture or care.

You’ll discover:

1. How partnership-driven growth creates resilience in complex markets
2. Why simplicity—not scale—is the secret to successful partnerships
3. How emotional intelligence and purpose protect performance during disruption

If you’re serious about building sustainable growth through partnership—this conversation will change how you lead.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In this episode Phil walks through a repeatable framework to help GTM leaders objectively assess the GTM assets they inherited - including partnerships, sales, marketing, and product-led channels - and make confident decisions that fuel sustainable growth and leadership clarity.

1. Learn how to quickly assess which GTM assets truly fit your strategy and ICP today
2. Discover a practical framework to identify leverage across partnerships and other channels
3. Gain confidence to decide what to double down on, stabilize, or sunset — without damaging trust or momentum

If you want a clear GTM assessment playbook that strengthens your leadership and accelerates growth, this episode is for you.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

CEOs want loyalty and great companies require growth. And sometimes, those two forces collide.

In this episode Phil explores what it really means to lead when one of your best people is ready for their next play.

1. Learn how to spot the difference between healthy growth tension and silent disengagement
2. Understand why helping leaders leave well often strengthens long-term growth and trust
3. Gain a practical CEO framework for expanding roles, planning succession, or leading strong exits

If you want to grow as a leader without creating dependency — and build a company where people become more capable because of you — this episode is for you.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Too many leaders try to scale impact alone—only to discover complexity is outpacing capacity. In a world of digital exclusion, rising inequality, and fractured trust, sustainable growth demands something different: aligned partnerships built on shared value.

Meet Doug Taylor, CEO at The Smith Family, Australia’s largest children’s charities.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How to assess whether a partnership will accelerate or dilute growth
2. Why shared value is the key to long-term, scalable partnership success
3. A practical framework for building trust-driven growth across sectors

If you want partnership-driven growth that lasts beyond the next quarter, this conversation will change how you lead.

Tune into The Smith Family’s new podcast All I Can Be on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil Hayes-St Clair breaks down why redundancy is mission critical and how GTM teams can design backup options that protect growth without creating complexity.

1. Learn how to identify hidden single points of failure in your GTM strategy before they break
2. Discover a practical framework for building redundancy that protects revenue, partnerships, and growth velocity
3. Gain the confidence to lead calmly through disruption by designing optionality into your GTM system

If you want to build durable growth and lead your GTM function with clarity and conviction, this episode will reshape how you think about leadership and risk.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Most CEOs say they want clarity, confidence, and trust from their teams. But many unknowingly give away authority the moment they admit they’re “not close to the numbers.”

In this episode, you’ll learn how knowing the right numbers strengthens leadership and fuels sustainable growth.

1. Why knowing your numbers is a signal of strength that inspires followership
2. Which metrics reveal true business health beyond sales and top-line costs
3. How numbers protect CEOs from being blindsided when making high-stakes decisions

If you want to lead with more confidence, make smarter bets, and drive growth through grounded leadership, this episode will sharpen how you think — and how you lead.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Most sales teams push harder. Christiana Brenton thinks differently, starting with curiosity, empathy, and humility. From scaling Flight Studio to rejecting a $100M offer, this conversation flips traditional thinking on partnerships and performance.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. How curiosity and care outperform brute-force tactics in sales
2. The “first principles” mindset behind Flight Studio’s exponential growth
3. Why long-term trust beats short-term wins and how to build it

Get a front-row seat to the mindset and strategy behind the world's most culturally relevant podcast brand.

Listen now to rewire how you grow through partnerships and a true growth mindset.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Most GTM leaders are trained to optimize for speed, logos, and booked revenue. But when pricing decisions ignore margin durability and capacity strain, “great” deals can quietly erode unit economics, exhaust teams, and distort future negotiations. This episode reframes how strong leaders evaluate deals—without becoming blockers or sounding negative.

1. Learn how pricing, margin, and capacity trade-offs actually work—and why ignoring any one of them damages growth
2. Understand how incentives and “strategic” discounts distort deal structure and become permanent over time
3. Gain practical questions that help you challenge bad deals with commercial confidence and leadership clarity

If you want to grow with discipline, protect your unit economics, and lead GTM conversations that hold up under pressure, this episode will sharpen how you think about deals.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Most leadership teams don’t struggle with effort. They struggle with coordination. As companies grow, it’s easy to drift into a model where everyone performs individually, yet progress feels heavy, slow and overly dependent on the CEO.

In this episode, Phil breaks down a simple but powerful distinction that reshapes how CEOs think about leadership, growth, and team performance.

1. Learn how to diagnose whether your company is operating like a golf team or a basketball team
2. Understand why individual excellence can quietly stall company-wide growth
3. Discover practical leadership moves that shift teams from effort-driven to intent-driven performance

If you want to lead a team that creates real momentum (not just activity) this episode will give you a clearer way to see, think and act as a CEO.

ALSO, take a listen to Ryan Hawk's Learning Leader Show. It's a brilliant leadership resource.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

If you’re scaling in healthcare, biotech or B2B you already know this: the complexity is compounding. Partners are either a liability or your greatest growth accelerant.

In this episode with CEO Hamid Ghanadan, we explore:

1. How empathy + clarity unlock high-trust partnerships
2. What most CEOs get wrong about change readiness and execution
3. A leadership framework for growth when data is unclear

Learn how to position your product and your people for growth through partnerships.

🎧 Listen now and rewire your go-to-market thinking.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair

Subscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)

FOR CEOs

If you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.

FOR GTM LEADERS

If you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership Lab.

Find me on LinkedIn

The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

As a GTM leader, forecasting today isn’t just about numbers. It’s about trust, credibility, and leadership in motion. You’re expected to be decisive in a world defined by unknowns. The pressure to sound certain is real, but it often makes forecasts brittle and trust fragile.

In this episode, Phil reframes forecasting as a leadership skill and shows how the strongest GTM leaders earn confidence by naming risk, structuring uncertainty, and leading with judgment instead of theater.

1. Learn how to forecast in a way that builds leadership credibility—even when outcomes change
2. Discover a practical framework to communicate confidence, risk, and unknowns without losing authority
3. Replace false precision with a repeatable forecasting rhythm that improves growth decisions and leadership trust

If you want to lead GTM growth with clarity, confidence, and credibility—this episode will change how you forecast.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil breaks down a clear approach to leadership that drives growth and strengthens leadership without sacrificing performance.

You’ll learn how to:

1. Create clarity and ownership with direct reports without micromanaging
2. Collaborate as a thought partner without becoming the decision-maker
3. Build a leadership system that hits the numbers and develops champion leaders

If you’re a CEO focused on growth and leadership leverage, this episode will give you a practical framework you can apply immediately.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil Hayes-St Clair breaks down how to plan, approach, and execute difficult partner conversations with clarity, confidence, and leadership presence—so both sides leave with more respect, even if the partnership needs to end.

What you’ll gain from listening:

1. How to structure difficult partner conversations that protect trust and accelerate growth
2. A repeatable framework to handle conflict without damaging leadership credibility
3. How to end misaligned partnerships cleanly while preserving long-term relationships

If partnership growth and leadership clarity matter in your GTM motion, this episode gives you the language, posture, and confidence to lead when it matters most.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil Hayes-St Clair breaks down how CEOs can reclaim time to think and, more importantly, how to use that time to create clarity, momentum, and calm across the business.

1. Learn the simple disciplines that create real thinking time without sacrificing execution
2. Discover how better thinking improves decision quality, team alignment, and leadership energy
3. Build a repeatable rhythm that supports long-term growth and confident leadership

If you want fewer misfires, clearer teams, and leadership that feels steady instead of reactive, this episode will change how you think about thinking.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

This is her story including a harrowing experience during a mission in Baghdad, where her aircraft was critically damaged and she had to rely on emergency backup systems to get home safely.

Learn how partnerships, trust, and debriefing play a critical leadership role in high-stakes environments.

Connect with Kim:

• Get Flying in the Face of Fear by Kim 'KC' Campbell
• Visit Kim's website
• Connect with Kim on LinkedIn

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Most GTM leaders are pushing harder on partners in a market that’s already tight on trust, attention, and momentum. The result? Activity without progress. Deals that drift. Partnerships that quietly stall. In this episode:

1. Learn how to open deeper, more transparent partner conversations that drive growth instead of friction
2. Discover how IDEAL+™ helps you decide which partnerships deserve focus — and which don’t
3. Build leadership confidence by designing partnerships around intent, trust, and long-term momentum

If you’re responsible for partnership-led growth and want to lead with clarity instead of pressure, this episode will change how you approach every partner conversation.

Learn more about the IDEAL Framework here: https://philhsc.com/ideal

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil Hayes-St Clair breaks down how to build the paradox leadership muscle — the capacity to think clearly, decide confidently, and coach teams effectively when contradictions are real and unavoidable.

You’ll learn:

1. How to recognize and name the paradoxes shaping growth and leadership in 2026 — before they paralyze decision-making
2. Why the human brain resists contradiction, and how strong leaders train capacity instead of chasing certainty
3. A practical coaching framework to help your team communicate, revisit, and act on paradoxes as they mature over time

If you want to grow as a leader who brings clarity without false certainty — and helps your organisation move forward inside complexity — this episode will give you the language, structure, and confidence to lead.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Many leaders confuse volume for value and "partner" for "vendor." But as David Johnson, CEO of Vervent, explains—real partnership is a strategic lever for growth and resilience, not just a nice-to-have.

In this deep-dive episode, you’ll learn:

1. A proven 3-part framework to identify and grow strategic partnerships
2. Why integrity, not innovation, is your real growth multiplier
3. How to balance risk, regulation, and go-to-market velocity

🎧 Listen now to redefine how you scale through partnership and growth.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

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Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, shares 30+ years of lessons from growing a 2-million-learner business and surviving the dot-com bust. In this episode: 

1. Learn the “Ideal” framework to pressure-test any partnership
2. Discover the biggest growth mistake Damon made—and how he’d fix it
3. Reframe training as your most powerful revenue unlock, not a cost

Listen now to reimagine how partnerships and growth really scale.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Most CEOs underestimate the emotional load of leadership. This episode reframes emotional steadiness as an executive skill, not a personality trait, and gives you the tools to build it.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

1. Use breath, grounding, and cognitive tools to regulate your emotional state in real time
2. Identify emotional triggers before they appear so you can stay ahead of escalation
3. Separate facts from the stories your nervous system creates under pressure

If you want to lead with more clarity, consistency, and emotional steadiness—and set the tone for company-wide growth and leadership—press play and step into the version of you your team already believes in.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Most companies struggle because their core functions operate on different maps, different clocks, and different definitions of success. This episode gives GTM leaders the clarity and structure to unify the business, restore operational calm, and accelerate growth and leadership maturity.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

1. Build a shared operating system that aligns GTM, Product, and Partnerships around one North Star
2. Create a unified customer journey and ownership model that removes friction and increases execution speed
3. Establish a rhythm and language that transforms cross-functional chaos into predictable, confident growth  

If you’re a GTM leader who wants to drive growth with more clarity and more leadership control, listen to this episode and reshape how your company moves.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In this episode, JobAdder CEO Martin Herbst shares how to lead with trust, simplify strategy, and build partnerships that actually scale.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

1. Why internal partnerships must come before external ones
2. How to avoid complexity and accelerate value in partner deals
3. The discipline of saying “no” to grow the right way

Martin and Phil break down actionable frameworks, partnership psychology, and growth tactics that work in the real world.

🎧 Listen to unlock how partnership becomes your best bet for sustainable growth.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Every CEO eventually feels it: managers who were strong at 10 people struggle at 30, directors quietly absorb pressure they don’t want to reveal, and culture begins to crack under the weight of rising expectations.

Leadership doesn’t automatically scale just because the company does and ignoring that gap slows growth more than any external threat.

In this episode:

1. Learn how to identify when your leadership team is stalling
2. Understand the three levers CEOs must pull to accelerate leadership growth
3. Walk away with a practical framework to lift your leaders to the next altitude

Listen to learn how leadership growth becomes the engine of sustainable growth and resilient leadership.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

This episode breaks down the four symptoms slowing your revenue momentum and gives you simple, practical ways to regain clarity, control, and confidence.

1. Build a pipeline based on truth, not hope
2. Remove buyer risk faster than you add value
3. Use partners to restore momentum and accelerate growth

Your next level of growth and leadership starts by removing motion masquerading as progress. Listen to the episode to reset your team’s rhythm and create leverage fast.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In this episode, David Homan shares how relationship orchestration, not transactions, is the core ingredient to partnership growth.

You’ll learn: 

1. How to turn relationships into non-linear growth engines
2. A 5-principle framework that outperforms traditional networking
3. The biggest mistake people make after saying thank you (and how to fix it)

🎧 If you're building anything with or through people, this conversation is non-negotiable.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

When energy drops, CEOs don’t just feel tired — they lose clarity, emotional steadiness, strategic judgment, and the ability to lead partnership-driven growth with intention.

1. Make sharper, calmer decisions by aligning your physiology with the outcomes you expect
2. Build a repeatable energy system that fuels creativity, communication, and long-term growth
3. Remove hidden drains that quietly erode confidence, presence, and partnership momentum

Listen now to learn how to lead with regulated energy and create lasting partnership-led growth across your team and company.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Every CEO knows the drag created when decisions stall. That gap between information and action quietly erodes trust, slows execution, and creates cultural drag. In this episode, Phil unpacks Jeff Bezos’s decision framework — refined in conversation with Adam Grant — and shows how increasing your decision velocity drives partnership alignment, organizational clarity, and sustained growth.

1. Learn how to use a simple 2x2 matrix to categorize decisions
2. Increase your speed without increasing risk
3. Reduce friction inside your leadership team and accelerate execution

Listen now to build decision velocity, strengthen partnership rhythm, and drive faster, healthier growth across your organization.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.

PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Too many founders chase transactions and miss out on the power of long-term partnerships. In this episode, Scott Kelly, investor and media collaborator, reveals how he vets founders, why “trust but verify” matters, and the subtle language that separates good deals from bad ones.

You’ll walk away with:

1. A simple heuristic for evaluating partnerships before the contract
2. A mindset shift that turns cold outreach into recurring opportunity
3. Real stories of how long-game collaboration drives business growth

Listen now to level-up your partnership strategy and unlock compounding growth.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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In this episode, discover how Rumi.ai founder Ramsey Pryor is rewriting the go-to-market playbook through partnerships and AI-driven meeting memory. You’ll learn:

1. Why “brand doesn’t travel” — and what founders can do before launching abroad.
2. How to turn meeting chaos into a recall system that powers decision-making.
3. The true meaning of partnership as a force multiplier for growth.

🎧 Tune in to learn how partnership and growth come alive when context, culture, and technology align.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

If you're treating vendors like fixed-line costs instead of future-shaping partners, you're holding back growth, agility, and margin.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How to assess your current supplier relationships across 12 critical partnership elements
2. The 3 maturity levels—Baseline, Growth, and Strategic—and what shifts each one unlocks
3. Practical moves to transform a vendor into a co-invested growth partner

Want to build partnerships that scale your business—not just service it?

Listen now and get the “From Vendor to Partner” framework here.

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In this episode you’ll learn:

1. The 4-step framework to repair any partnership issue without blame or confusion
2. How to prevent small missteps from derailing big opportunities
3. Why system fixes—not apologies—are your fastest path to partnership growth

Listen now to turn a miss into momentum—and make your partnerships unbreakable.

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Whether you're leading a team, selling under pressure, or building a movement, this episode with Ryan Hawk will flip your assumptions. From his journey through sports, sales, podcasting, and publishing, Ryan unpacks how commitment, standards, and relationships drive real results.

In this episode, you'll learn:

1. Why your curiosity is the most underused business advantage
2. How to lead former peers without losing trust—or momentum
3. A simple mindset shift to attract high-quality partnerships

Stop dabbling. Start building a life—and business—of lasting impact.

🎧 Listen now to learn how partnership and growth truly scale.

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1. Learn how to craft a brief and milestone system that aligns external talent with your growth agenda.
2. Discover how to vet freelancers like you vet partners—beyond cost and platform badge.
3. Get the framework to manage freelancer engagements as high‑velocity experiments, so you scale faster and smarter. 

Ready to turn your freelancer hires into growth allies? Listen now.

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Too many companies chase logos, launch press releases, and declare “partner-first”—only to find out later it didn’t move the needle. Adrienne Coburn shares how to build partnerships that fuel growth, not just optics.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How to structure partnerships around mutual tension and trust
2. Why internal selling is ongoing, and how to do it well
3. The step-by-step difference between performative and revenue-generating partner programs

If you’re serious about using partnerships to drive real growth, this episode is your playbook.

🎧 Listen now to build partnerships that matter.

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In this episode, Rob Matzkin shares the overlooked truths behind sustainable growth through partnerships and you’ll learn:

1. Why transparency—not just incentives—drives referral success
2. How to identify red flags in stalled partnerships before they fail
3. The unscalable dinner party tactic that created 2,000+ meaningful connections

Whether you lead partnerships or just want smarter deal flow—this one’s a game changer.

🎧 Listen now to rethink how partnership drives growth.

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Too many founders enter negotiations armed with data and ambition but unprepared for emotional dynamics that make or break deals.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. Renita Kalhorn's practical system (FAST) to anticipate emotional landmines in deals
2. How to reframe “practice” as the most underused leadership advantage
3. A high-integrity method for negotiating with power—even if you’re the smaller player

If “growth mindset” is more than a buzzword for you, this episode will change how you partner for growth.

🎧 Listen now to discover the partnership advantage hidden in emotional intelligence.

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In this episode, we unpack:

1. Why “sweating the small stuff” builds compounding cultural excellence
2. How delayed gratification drives stronger, more sustainable partnerships
3. The rituals Flight Story uses to scale teams and partnerships with a growth mindset

Listen in to learn how to reframe partnership and growth from a long-term lens—and transform how your team wins.

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When Q4 slips, it’s rarely the market’s fault. It’s often the quiet habits inside leadership routines that go unnoticed. In this episode you’ll learn how to:

1. Replace wishful thinking with probability-driven strategy
2. Stop pushing pressure and start enforcing process
3. Treat December as the launchpad for Q1 growth through high-value partnerships

If you want to hit quota and set the stage for a stronger Q1, this episode will shift how you lead your pipeline — and your team. Tune in now to master the habits that unlock partnership-led growth.

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Yale's Matt Gira joins Phil Hayes-St Clair to challenge the hype around venture capital and unpack how bootstrapped founders are hitting $250K without external funding.

You'll learn:

1. Why $250K in revenue is a critical milestone—and how to get there.
2. How to avoid the prestige trap and build real traction.
3. The overlooked power of partnerships and community.

If you're a founder with a growth mindset looking to scale sustainably, this episode will give you clarity and courage.

🎧 Listen now to master the real partnership playbook.

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In this episode, we explore how ego stifles scale—and why curiosity and empathy are your best growth strategies.

You'll learn how to:

1. Unlock decision-makers by understanding their personal and organizational incentives
2. Replace ego with humility, research, and real listening
3. Build scalable partnerships by asking smarter, deeper questions

This is a masterclass in partnership and growth mindset—and a reminder that in sales, the quietest person in the room often wins.

🎧 Tap in and rethink your next deal.

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In this episode you’ll learn:

• The 10 ways incumbents defend their market—and how to break through
• The formula every founder and sales leader should run before entering a market
• 5 proven partnership plays to unlock access, trust, and scale—without going head-to-head

🎧 Listen to learn the math behind momentum

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In this deeply thoughtful conversation, Niven Postma reveals the often overlooked realities of leadership, power, and politics in organisations. 

• Understand why organizational politics aren't a bug, they're a feature, and how you can ethically and effectively navigate them
• Discover the power of building a "to-build" list of relationships as strategically as your to-do list
• Learn how to balance what matters to you with what matters to others in partnerships, and why that overlap is where transformative collaboration begins

Listen now to learn how mastering the informal side of leadership, the politics, relationships, and influence can unlock powerful partnerships and amplify your impact.

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Too often, partnerships stall because leaders prioritize process over people. Joe Davis, longtime BCG leader and author of The Generous Leader, reveals how heart-first leadership drives performance, trust, and transformation inside the world’s top firms.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

1. Why generosity is a strategic advantage in high-stakes environments
2. The 7 principles of leadership that unlock growth and clarity
3. How to build internal ventures that actually thrive

This episode is a masterclass for founders and executives navigating growth, partnerships, and post-COVID leadership. Listen to unlock the power of generosity, vulnerability, and trust.

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Fiona de Jong, lawyer-turned-sport-leader-turned-nation-branding-strategist, reveals how collaboration—across countries, sectors, and departments—creates unprecedented growth. From waxing skis with Norwegians to uniting CEOs to define Australia’s global identity, this episode is a masterclass in modern partnerships.

1. Discover how competition and collaboration can (and must) coexist
2. Learn the overlooked leadership skill that unlocks opportunity
3. Understand how to translate past experience into strategic relevance

Listen in for bold insights on partnerships and cross-sector growth that shift your perspective—and your playbook.

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If you can’t describe what “great” looks like, you can’t measure it. And if you can’t measure it, you can’t scale it.

In this solo episode, you’ll learn:

• What high-performing partnerships should look and feel like at 6 months and 2 years
• The 9 observable, testable, and time-bound qualities of great partnerships
• Why resilience, not reliance, is the true sign of partnership strength
• How to avoid the “logo swap trap” and focus on value that compounds

Download the 1-page Partnership Blueprint here.

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In this episode, Laura Barnard shares a game-changing framework: the Spectrum of Leadership Empowerment (SLE). It bridges psychology, branding, and purpose into one tool.

1. Discover how to identify your intrinsic leadership motivation
2. Learn how trust and prior relationships drive partnership success
3. Gain tactics to activate your leadership brand publicly

Start thinking of yourself not just as a leader—but as a message others can follow. Listen in for actionable insights on partnerships, growth, and influence.

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Scott Kelly, founder of Black Dog Venture Partners, joins Phil to share his hard-won lessons from three decades in deal-making—from Wall Street to startup boardrooms. If you’ve ever wondered why some partnerships thrive while others implode, this episode is a masterclass in the art of going first, building trust, and playing the long game.

You’ll walk away with:

1. A battle-tested framework for vetting potential partners (and walking away from bad ones)
2. Scripts and signals to look for in first meetings
3. Mindset shifts that will change how you approach growth forever

Want to grow your business through smarter partnerships? Start with this conversation.

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Too many growth partnerships start with optimism and end in regret. Why? Because belief systems don’t hold up under board-level scrutiny or leadership changes.

Here’s how to make yours bulletproof:

1. Anchor every deal in two measurable benefits, not just one.
2. Use the four calculations - Revenue, Access, Cost Savings, Risk Reduction - to audit every partnership.
3. Prioritize consumption over appearances because logos don't pay bills, usage does.

If you're serious about building growth partnerships that survive turbulence, this episode will change how you evaluate every deal.

🎧 Listen to learn the math behind momentum

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Most leaders overlook the eight sectors that keep the world moving: freight, water, power, waste, packaging, laundry, cement, and buses. But when they fail, everything fails.

In this episode, discover how infrastructure partnerships are:

1. Turning waste, emissions, and power strain into revenue streams
2. Pre-locking supply and compliance advantages through collaboration
3. Reframing “unsexy” sectors as strategic growth engines

Listen now to uncover how to partner your way into overlooked industries—before everyone else catches on.

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Too many leaders treat partnerships like PR stunts or one-off transactions. Christiana Brenton has built a career proving the opposite: that genuine, long-term partnerships are a growth engine that compounds over years.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. The “one plus one equals three” mindset that makes partnerships scale.
2. How to build a high-performance partnerships team that thrives on curiosity.
3. Why saying “no” to a seven-figure deal can be the smartest growth decision you’ll make.

Listen now to discover how to turn partnerships into a multiplier for your business growth.

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Larry Namer co-founded E! with $2.5M after more than 100 rejections. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

1. How movie trailers became a proof-of-concept for E!’s business model
2. Why rejection can be the best market validator
3. How to turn underfunding into a competitive advantage

If you're building anything with partnerships or ambition, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tap in and rethink how you grow.

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Most sales teams push harder. Christiana Brenton thinks differently, starting with curiosity, empathy, and humility. From scaling Flight Studio to rejecting a $100M offer, this conversation flips traditional thinking on partnerships and performance.

You’ll learn:

1. How curiosity and care outperform brute-force tactics in sales
2. The “first principles” mindset behind Flight Studio’s exponential growth
3. Why long-term trust beats short-term wins and how to build it

Get a front-row seat to the mindset and strategy behind the world's most culturally relevant podcast brand.

Listen now to rewire how you grow through partnerships and a true growth mindset.

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If you’ve ever felt like politics in the workplace are beneath you, or just a distraction from “real work,” this conversation will challenge—and elevate—your thinking. Because politics isn’t the game. It’s the field it’s played on.

In this episode:

1. Learn the 3 stages of political maturity—and how to level up.
2. Discover why ignoring politics is a growth limiter, not a virtue.
3. Reframe politics as the fuel for partnerships, power, and progress.

Listen to get the strategic edge you didn’t know you needed—in work, life, and leadership.

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Too many brands think dollars are the only door to open but true growth partnerships go deeper. In this episode, Luke Reissman from the PGA of America shares how tech, inclusion, and mission alignment are redefining what successful partnerships look like in sport and beyond.

You’ll learn:

1. How to assess partners beyond revenue potential
2. Why storytelling beats exposure in long-term deals
3. The surprising driver behind golf’s pandemic-proof growth

Discover how the right partner fit isn’t just about money, it’s about shared momentum.

Listen in and rethink how you grow through partnerships.

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Rob Matzkin built and exited companies across 20+ industries and his greatest advantage was knowing how to build trust before entering a deal.

In this episode  learn:

1. How to use the “Give 11” rule to build referable partnerships
2. Why cooking for 50 people became Rob’s best growth strategy
3. How to spot (and fix) partnerships before they fail

Join us for a masterclass in trust-led growth, purpose-first business, and partnership clarity.

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Anna McAfee helped co-create LinkedIn Local, an initiative that organically scaled to over 1,000 cities and 96 countries—without formal LinkedIn endorsement. But when it came time to align with the platform... things didn’t go as expected.

1. Learn how to spark platform-native movements that spread globally.
2. Understand why legal missteps can quietly erode community momentum.
3. Discover how to protect your idea and values—even if you don’t own the rails.

🎧 Listen in for a cautionary, courageous story of partnerships, scale, and what to protect.

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Dr. Steven Rogelberg, the world’s leading expert on meetings, shares how intentionality, the stewardship mindset, and smarter meeting strategies can drive better business outcomes, stronger relationships, and greater collaboration. In this episode learn:

✅ How to make every meeting count and strengthen your Partnerships.

✅ Why most people overestimate their ability to run effective meetings.

✅ Practical ways to avoid meeting hangovers and reclaim valuable time.

Press play now to learn how small changes in your meetings can transform your Partnerships, leadership, and productivity!

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📖 The Surprising Science of Meetings & Glad We Met by Dr. Steven Rogelberg

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You're not alone. High-stakes partnerships often unravel at the 11th hour,” where clarity fades, champions go quiet, and momentum vanishes. This episode dives into why promising deals stall and how to revive them using strategic, actionable frameworks.

• Discover how to gain a game-changing perspective with the “Negotiator’s Lens” and see past surface-level friction.
• Learn to apply the IDEAL+ framework to realign intent, build multi-stakeholder support, and land the all-important first win.
• Gain mental models and rehearsal strategies that help you deliver clarity under pressure when it matters most.

Press play to uncover the tools and mindset shifts that can reignite stalled deals and transform them into lasting partnerships.

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In this episode, Caroline Cochran reveals how Oklo is reinventing nuclear—from powering with waste to designing reactors as community assets. She breaks down how partnering with regulators, not fighting them, is a 10x growth mindset move.

1. Learn how fast reactors can use 97% of the energy conventional plants throw away.
2. Discover why Siemens and Oklo’s collaboration could unlock scalable energy for AI and beyond.
3. Get a rare playbook on engaging regulators as competitive advantage, not bottleneck.

🎧 Listen now to reshape how you think about energy, growth, and partnerships.



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In this episode you'll learn:

• The Fighter Pilot Mindset: Learn how intentionality and debriefing create clarity and maximise outcomes in any environment.
• Partnership Dynamics: Discover why true partnerships thrive on mutual giving, shared goals, and radical transparency.
• Debrief to Win: Implement structured reviews to bridge the gap between expectations and results—essential for scaling businesses or partnerships.

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In a world full of noise and digital distraction, building meaningful relationships is harder than ever. But what if the secret to sustained happiness and success isn’t more strategy—but deeper connection?

1. Learn why “social fitness” is the most underrated growth muscle in business and life.
2. Hear how war veterans and Gen Z face different challenges but need the same relational skills.
3. Discover a practical mindset shift that transforms how you show up at work and at home.

This conversation with Marc Schulz is a must-listen for anyone who believes in the power of partnerships and a growth mindset to change the trajectory of their life.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to train your most valuable asset: your relationships.

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In this episode you’ll learn:

1. How to make your internal champion your secret weapon
2. Why clarity, not charisma, is the key to internal buy-in
3. The exact 4 tools to help your champion close the deal without you

If you want to win the deal even when you’re not in the room, this one’s for you. Listen now and turn your champion into a closer.



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In this episode Dr. Julie Gurner covers:

1. The Power of Reinvention: Discover why the ability to reinvent yourself and your business is critical for long-term success.
2. Building High-Trust Partnerships: Understand how creating partnerships based on trust and shared goals can exponentially grow your business.
3. Managing Stress for Better Decision-Making: Gain valuable insights into how leaders can reframe stress to enhance decision-making and inspire their teams.

Tune in for practical strategies to maximize your leadership potential and build transformative partnerships that last.

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It’s not strategy. It’s not charisma. It’s whether people feel safe enough to tell you the truth and whether you know how to truly listen. In this episode, Jeff Wetzler breaks down his powerful 5-step ASK approach to help leaders unlock insights they’re currently missing.

1. Learn how to “Choose Curiosity” and stop seeing it as a fixed trait.
2. Understand why psychological safety isn’t optional—especially in partnerships
3. Discover how “sift it and turn it” can triple the impact of your conversations.

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For sales and marketing leaders, managing complexity is the killer of growth. Apple figured this out in 1997 by offloading core hardware production to NatSteel, a little-known electronics firm from Singapore.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

1. How to identify what to outsource—not by failure, but by strategic irrelevance
2. How to create proximity in partnerships that drives speed, trust, and results
3. How to design partnerships that scale with you—without becoming a liability

If “partnership” and “growth” are part of your playbook, this episode will change how you think about both.

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Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment, reveals the story behind launching a global media giant with just $2.5M—and the playbook he used to scale into post-Soviet Russia, China, and beyond.

1. Learn how to build partnerships that last decades (not just deals)
2. See why respecting culture beats imposing strategy—every time
3. Hear what most founders get wrong about capital, control, and creative freedom

Listen to this masterclass in partnership and growth—you’ll rethink how your next venture should scale.

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Too often, we undervalue curiosity in business—especially in partnerships. But what if the ability to ask better questions is the true unlock for growth mindset and innovation?

1. Learn the 3 I’s framework: Inquiry, Improvisation, and Intuition—and how to apply them.
2. Understand why many professionals are “question-shamed” and how to rebuild curiosity.
3. Discover the role of vulnerability in creating high-trust, high-growth partnerships.

If you’re serious about partnerships and personal evolution, this minisode is your blueprint. Hit play now.

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Fiona de Jong has led Olympic teams, reshaped Australia’s national brand, and is now changing how leaders think about high-performance collaboration. 

You’ll learn:

1. How to partner—even with competitors—and win more
2. The mindset shifts needed to grow across career chapters
3. How national branding and sports strategy intersect to drive global relevance

Listen now to discover how world-class partnerships are built—from the inside out.

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In a world obsessed with outcomes and ROI, Dov Baron flips the script arguing that true partnership isn’t built on transactions, but on trust, reciprocal vulnerability, and long-term relationships. 

• Discover the difference between cultivating a relationship and cultivating a partnership, and why it matters
• Learn how showing up without entitlement and leading with value can open doors to meaningful collaborations
• Hear why the best partnerships often don’t start with a contract, but with shared vulnerability and long-term intent

Listen now to learn how to build powerful partnerships that are rooted in trust, not just timelines or transactions.

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If you’ve ever watched alignment, value, and momentum all click only to be met with silence you’re not alone. It’s one of the most frustrating (and common) experiences for founders and sales leaders.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

1. Why silence doesn’t mean “no”—and what it actually signals
2. How to reach out without sounding desperate or transactional
3. A mindset and messaging shift that turns ghosting into re-engagement

This episode gives you the tactical playbook to confidently move deals forward, even when momentum fades.

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Meet Jeff Wetzler, an expert in learning and leadership, shares his transformative approach to asking better questions—one that fosters trust, accelerates progress, and uncovers hidden insights in both business and personal life.

• How unspoken thoughts can hinder collaboration—and how to surface them constructively
• The five-step Ask approach to creating more open and effective conversations.
• Why partnerships thrive on curiosity, trust, and the ability to make it safe for honest dialogue.

Hit play now to learn how the simple act of asking the right questions can elevate your partnerships, leadership, and everyday interactions!

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If you're a leader, parent, mentor, or ally, this conversation is about unlocking the potential already present in the women and girls around you.

Desire (D):

• Learn why access—not just confidence—is the key to women's success in health, leadership, and opportunity
• Understand the role of allies, sponsors, and inclusive workplaces in creating sustainable change for women at every level
• Discover how investing in gender equity isn't just the right thing—it's a smart, strategic move for innovation, resilience, and trust.

Press play to hear a powerful, heartfelt call to action that will challenge you to lead, invest, and champion women differently—because when she rises, we all rise.

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This episode explores how openness to feedback and growth can set the foundation for truly transformative leadership.

• Uncover the four pillars of coachability that drive high-performing leaders: openness to change, feedback, action, and accountability
• Learn why the best coaches are also the most coachable, and how this mindset shapes more empathetic, effective leadership
• Hear how early lessons in following can forge the most capable and resilient leaders of tomorrow

Tune in now to learn how embracing coachability can unlock your full leadership potential, whether you're just starting out or reinventing your career.

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In a world where most projects crawl through approval gates, this episode reveals how two unlikely partners Pfizer and BioNTech defied the odds and delivered a game-changing COVID vaccine in under a year. 

• Discover how to collapse your project timelines by designing for parallel execution rather than waiting for perfect data
• Learn why involving operations from day one (not the finish line) can de-risk scaling and accelerate delivery
• Understand how building trust equity before the pressure hits enables bold, high-conviction decisions when it counts

Hit play to learn how the Pfizer–BioNTech blueprint can help you fast-track results, strengthen alignment, and lead your next big partnership with confidence.

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In this deeply thoughtful conversation, Niven Postma reveals the often overlooked realities of leadership, power, and politics in organisations. 

• Understand why organizational politics aren't a bug, they're a feature, and how you can ethically and effectively navigate them
• Discover the power of building a "to-build" list of relationships as strategically as your to-do list
• Learn how to balance what matters to you with what matters to others in partnerships, and why that overlap is where transformative collaboration begins

Listen now to learn how mastering the informal side of leadership, the politics, relationships, and influence can unlock powerful partnerships and amplify your impact.

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This episode offers a deep dive into the hidden dynamics and mindset changes that unlock next-level growth through partnerships.

• Hear how a former competitor became the key to one a game changing partnership
• Discover the “partner paradox” and why many partner teams struggle to prove their value despite delivering real impact
• Learn how to align your partnership metrics with what truly matters to Chief Revenue Officers and boards to scale influence across your entire sales pipeline

Press play now to rethink how you approach partnerships, and unlock the strategic edge that could transform your company’s future.

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In a world where trust and scale are the currency of growth, small and medium businesses often overlook the one strategy that can deliver both: smart partnerships. 

• Discover how choosing the right partner can unlock instant credibility and reach
• Learn why security and trust are more than buzzwords (they're key to partner and customer buy-in)
• Uncover five actionable strategies to make your partnerships easier, more effective, and built to last

Listen now to learn how to build powerful partnerships that drive growth from day one.

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If you've ever cringed at the thought of being called a "salesperson" or felt disconnected from the typical sales playbook, you're not alone.

• Discover why vulnerability, not polish, creates deeper trust and faster sales success
• Learn how to use your unique personality and values as your greatest sales asset, no scripts required
• Hear firsthand how mindset, authenticity, and human connection transformed two unlikely salespeople into celebrated teachers, speakers, and best-selling authors.

Tune into this episode now to uncover how embracing who you really are can become your most powerful tool in business and beyond.

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This episode explores how companies leverage motorsports to drive real business growth, even if they’re not household names.

• Learn how motorsport sponsorship fuels B2B partnerships far beyond what fans see on TV.
• Discover why mid-cap companies are stepping into the racing world and how it boosts their market presence.
• Hear real examples of how motorsport data has led to safer consumer vehicles through unexpected collaborations.

Listen now to uncover how your business could unlock high-impact partnerships and innovation through motorsport sponsorship.

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This episode helps you spot the subtle signs that your collaboration is working—before the results hit the scoreboard.

• Discover 10 powerful signals that show a partnership is moving forward, even without formal agreements
• Learn how to demonstrate progress to internal stakeholders when traditional KPIs are absent
• Get strategic insights to avoid misreading cues and make smarter decisions about which partnerships to nurture or cut

Listen now to learn how to track invisible momentum and make confident partnership decisions before the ink dries.

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This episode with Katheline Jean-Pierre dives into the power of trusting your instincts, building meaningful partnerships, and creating transformative career accelerators.

• Learn Katheline’s five foundational sales and partnership principles that can elevate your performance and impact.
• Discover how a grassroots leadership program at Google became a global movement still thriving across continents.
• Hear the inspiring journey of creating a holistic success model—blending business acumen, spirituality, and radical candor—to help others become fearless and impactful.

Tap into this masterclass on vision, leadership, and partnership to unlock your own top 5% path. Press play and elevate your career and life today.

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This episode dives into the transformation of partnerships and what it takes to stay competitive when the rules of success are being rewritten.

• Discover the three eras of computing and how each one redefined business strategies and partnerships
• Understand why traditional resale models are becoming obsolete and how services-driven partnerships are the new key to growth
• Learn what the top companies are doing today to create $3 of high-margin value for every $1 of core product, and how you can adopt the same model

Tune in now to learn the future-proof strategies that will keep your business relevant and profitable in the age of AI-driven transformation.

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In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, you'll discover how to replace guesswork with a proven, 7-step pilot framework designed to validate your next partnership without wasting time or credibility.

By listening, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify and align on a shared, high-priority problem that actually matters to both sides
• Co-create a first win that builds belief and momentum in under 90 days.
• Set simple, effective metrics and decision gates that keep everyone focused and accountable.

Tune in now to learn how to design a high-trust, low-risk partnership pilot that accelerates results and unlocks your next big win.

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1. The Evolution of Partnerships: How partnerships transitioned from traditional two-tier distribution models to today’s AI-driven, outcome-based ecosystems​​.
2. Key Trends for the Next Decade: The rise of API-driven integrations, the importance of measurable partnership moments, and the shift towards consumption and outcome-based pricing​​.
3. Advice for Emerging Leaders: Practical guidance for navigating traditional organisational structures and aligning incentives with modern partnership strategies​​.

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Too often we’re told what to do to be successful, but rarely how to do it. In this episode, Dr. Ruth Gotian unpacks the missing blueprint behind high achievement and offers a practical approach to unlocking your full potential, no matter your age or stage in life.

• Discover the four core attributes that all high achievers, from astronauts to Nobel laureates, have in common
• Learn how to tap into your intrinsic motivation with a simple yet powerful exercise called the Passion Audit
• Hear real-life stories of persistence and mastery, and how you can apply the same principles to your own goals

Hit play now to uncover the secrets behind lasting success and how to start applying them in your life today.

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In the high-stakes world of sales and marketing partnerships, spotting red flags early can save you weeks, or even months, of lost momentum. This episode helps you read the digital signals that reveal who’s a fit before you ever hop on a call.

• Learn how online behaviors like comments and content engagement can predict partnership success.
• Discover the fastest way to weed out time-wasters and focus on aligned, high-impact players.
• Build your own “Partner Playbook” to consistently qualify the right collaborators at scale.

Listen now to unlock the 10 real-world digital behaviors that will level up your partner-vetting process and protect your time.

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In a world overwhelmed by noise and constant distraction, the ability to truly listen is becoming a rare skill, and yet it's more crucial than ever. Julian Treasure is here to help.

• Discover why tuning into tone may be the most underrated leadership superpower and how it builds trust in your organization.
• Learn practical strategies for creating quiet spaces and "listening zones" that support focus, creativity, and well-being.
• Gain insight into the profound impact of sound on our emotions, behaviors, and productivity—from noise in cities to the subtle power of sonic branding.

Listen now to uncover how refining your relationship with sound can elevate every aspect of your life and leadership.

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In today’s rush to scale, many businesses overlook the most powerful partnership principle: alignment. Listen to how Matt Remuzzi reveals how building slow, value-driven relationships based on mutual standards and client experience can lead to long-term success

• Learn how to evaluate potential partners based on cultural alignment and operational values, not just ROI.
• Hear real examples of partnerships that turned into scalable, win-win ecosystems across industries.
• Understand why a “give first” mindset builds trust, client satisfaction, and long-term revenue faster than transactional deals.

Listen now to learn how to build partnerships that actually feel like extensions of your own business, and drive meaningful growth.

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If you're a business leader battling dominant players or seeking new growth, this episode reveals a counterintuitive strategy: “coopetition.” 

• Learn how to spot the exact moment when partnering with a competitor makes more sense than outcompeting them.
• Discover frameworks for building limited-scope alliances that protect your core while expanding your reach.
• Gain a practical six-step playbook for structuring coopetition, tailored for small to mid-sized businesses.

Hit play to learn how strategic rivalries can unlock serious growth and give your business a lasting competitive edge.

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In high-stakes environments, the difference between failure and success often comes down to trust and partnership. This is retired fighter pilot Kim “KC” Campbell's story.

• Hear the harrowing true story of a mission gone wrong and the team effort that brought Kim safely home
• Learn the fighter pilot mindset around debriefs and feedback that can transform how your organisation works together
• Understand what makes partnerships thrive under pressure and how to build trust quickly, even in the most uncertain environments

Listen now to uncover the real meaning of partnership and how it can drive courage, clarity, and performance when it matters most.

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For businesses aiming to grow through partnerships, it’s no longer enough to have one or two “experts” doing all the work. 

• Learn how to build an “operating system” for partnerships that turns instinct into strategy and scale.
• Discover how to create momentum with new partners through trust-building, smart tempo, and shared communication channels.
• Find out what core traits to look for when hiring great partnership talent—even if they’ve never had the title before.

Listen now to learn how to embed a culture of partnership across your business and unlock scalable growth through shared opportunity.

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In a time when every business is fighting for relevance, John Deere is thriving by forming diverse, strategic alliances that most leaders wouldn't think to consider. If you're stuck in conventional thinking, this episode will help you rethink what’s possible.

• Discover how cross-industry partnerships like Deere’s with Starlink are solving connectivity issues and enabling smarter farming.
• Learn why inclusivity isn't just ethical—it’s profitable, as shown by Deere’s workwear line for female farmers.
• See how startup collaborations can inject innovation into legacy industries and future-proof your business.

Tap play now to learn how bold, unexpected partnerships can drive innovation, inclusivity, and growth in your business.

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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In today’s competitive landscape, partnerships that only “write a check” aren’t enough. In this powerful conversation, Luke Reissman, Senior Director of Partnerships at the PGA, unpacks how value-driven, long-term collaborations are transforming not only the game of golf but also how brands engage with new generations of consumers—through tech, inclusivity, and unforgettable live experiences.

• Discover the behind-the-scenes strategy behind global partnerships that have lasted decades and delivered exponential brand equity.
• Learn how emerging technologies and changing fan expectations are creating new pathways for business growth and deeper engagement.
• Find out what makes a great partner in the eyes of the PGA—and how innovative thinking can open doors to high-impact, lasting collaborations.

Hit play to learn how the PGA builds world-class partnerships that fuel brand growth and evolve a legacy sport for the modern age.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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In a world where ad costs are soaring and customer attention is fleeting, many brands are stuck relying on outdated growth tactics. This episode unpacks how partnership marketing—when done right—can be your fastest path to trust, reach, and revenue.

• Discover Jess Ruhfus used to land collaborations with brands like Microsoft and HelloFresh.
• Learn how to overcome the biggest obstacles that make most brand partnerships flop.
• Hear innovative, real-world examples of how unlikely brand pairings led to unforgettable campaigns—and why you can replicate them.

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Tune in now to learn how your brand can attract iconic partners, amplify its impact, and build long-term collaborations that truly move the needle.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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In this forward-looking minisode, partnership expert Yury Glikin shares why traditional, siloed business models are being replaced by creative, customer-focused collaborations.

• Learn the key mindset shifts CEOs and leadership teams must adopt to create genuine, valuable partnerships.
• Discover how even the smallest companies can partner with global giants, and why agility is your greatest strength.
• Uncover the most common mistakes that kill collaborations and how to future-proof your strategy for the evolving partnership economy.

Listen now to discover how partnership-driven growth can unlock new markets, stronger customer connections, and long-term business success.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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What if the smartest move your company could make… is backing something you don’t control?

In a world where most partnerships are built around contracts and control, this episode unpacks IBM's billion-dollar bet on Linux—an open-source movement that no one owned. For today’s sales and marketing leaders, it’s a masterclass in how modern partnerships can break the mold and drive unexpected growth.

• Discover how to reframe what a "partner" is—and why the next big opportunity might not be another company.
• Learn why aligning with a trend or movement can generate more value than owning the product itself.
• See how investing boldly in innovation (not ownership) can unlock massive brand credibility and long-term returns.

Tune in now to learn how IBM’s radical partnership strategy with Linux can reshape how you think about your own growth moves.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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Too often, leadership and partnership strategies are built around outdated models that exclude diverse voices and overlook the true drivers of growth: clarity, trust, and connection. In this episode:

• Learn how the Spectrum of Leadership Empowerment model helps individuals lead authentically and build trust that fuels business growth.
• Discover why clarity of self is the secret weapon to initiating powerful partnerships—internally and externally.
• Explore the missing link between personal leadership brand and scalable, cross-functional collaboration in global organizations.

Tune in now to discover how empowered leadership and intentional partnerships can become your organization’s most valuable growth strategy.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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In this episode, we dive into how rethinking leadership can empower individuals and ignite high-value partnerships that scale impact across organisations.

• Learn how the Spectrum of Leadership Empowerment model helps individuals lead authentically and build trust that fuels business growth.
• Discover why clarity of self is the secret weapon to initiating powerful partnerships—internally and externally.
• Explore the missing link between personal leadership brand and scalable, cross-functional collaboration in global organizations.

Tune in now to discover how empowered leadership and intentional partnerships can become your organization’s most valuable growth strategy.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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Partnerships don’t always last forever, and that’s okay. But most leaders struggle with how to gracefully exit when a collaboration no longer serves its purpose. Whether you’re shifting strategy, evolving as a brand, or just not seeing results, how you walk away can make or break your future opportunities. This episode is your playbook for managing those exits with clarity, confidence, and class.

• Discover a communication framework to confidently end partnerships without confusion or conflict.
• Learn a simple exit checklist to handle both the operational and emotional aspects of winding things down.
• Get actionable scripts and principles that protect your reputation, maintain relationships, and model strong leadership.

Tune into this episode now and learn how to exit any partnership like a pro—preserving respect, reputation, and your future opportunities.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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In a world increasingly driven by data and metrics, the human element often gets lost. But when leaders and brands learn how to communicate through stories, they tap into a deeper, more emotional resonance that data alone can’t reach. Whether you're pitching a billion-dollar project or simply trying to connect with your team, storytelling is the bridge that turns understanding into action.

Desire:

• Discover the three counterintuitive ingredients that make stories unforgettable—and why you should never cast yourself as the hero.
• Learn how to craft compelling narratives from a blank page, starting with your personal values and moral boundaries.
• Explore real-life examples, from billion-dollar submarine contracts to Olympic ads, that show how storytelling shapes trust, chemistry, and long-term success.

Listen to this episode now to learn how mastering storytelling can elevate your leadership, build unshakable trust, and make your message unforgettable.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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In today’s fast-paced world of AI-driven communication and short attention spans, building meaningful connections has never been harder—or more vital. In this episode, storytelling maestro Neal Foard reveals how authentic narratives aren't just powerful—they're essential for trust, chemistry, and partnership success.

• Learn the three essential ingredients of stories that win hearts, influence deals, and build unshakable bonds.
• Discover why being relatable, not remarkable, is the secret to authentic leadership and persuasive communication.
• Gain battle-tested storytelling tactics to pitch ideas, lead with values, and build partnerships that actually last.

Press play to master the art of storytelling in partnership and discover how to turn authentic connection into your ultimate advantage.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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If you're leading partnerships in high-stakes industries, you're likely under pressure to move fast, deliver impact, and keep everyone aligned. But without trust and visibility, even the best intentions can backfire. This episode reveals why some partnerships break through while others break down—and how you can avoid costly missteps.

• Learn why credibility is your most valuable currency in complex, high-profile collaborations.
• Discover how shared wins build lasting legitimacy—and why they must be visible.
• Identify the quiet killers of great partnerships and how to spot them before they do damage.

Tune into this episode now to learn the exact traits that separate a celebrated partnership from a cautionary tale—and use them to strengthen your next big move.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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In a world where online networking often feels transactional and overwhelming, this episode offers a refreshing look at how grassroots connections can ignite real-world impact. If you're a professional looking to forge meaningful partnerships or build a genuine community, this conversation is packed with insights that bridge online platforms with offline purpose.

• Discover how a single hashtag led to the birth of LinkedIn Local, a global movement driven by community and collaboration.
• Learn the critical lessons on navigating partnerships with big platforms, including the legal and brand challenges.
• Understand why trust, informal collaboration, and clear values are the foundation of long-lasting partnerships and community success.

Tune in now to hear how Anna McAfee transformed a simple idea into a worldwide phenomenon—and how you can build powerful, purpose-driven communities too.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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In a time when audiences are craving connection and depth, this episode dives into how podcasting has become a powerful antidote to the fast, shallow media culture. Whether you're a creator, leader, or just someone navigating career shifts, Georgie Holt's story will feel like a masterclass in passion, purpose, and reinvention.

• Discover how Georgie turned a fascination with media into leading roles at Cosmopolitan, Stylist, and ultimately co-founding Flight Studio, home of The Diary of a CEO.
• Learn why long-form content like podcasts are not just surviving but thriving — and how this medium is redefining influence, trust, and connection.
• Get a behind-the-scenes look at how small details (like a guest’s favorite song or custom scent) transform good interviews into unforgettable moments.

Hit play now to hear how Georgie Holt's unstoppable curiosity, attention to detail, and belief in partnership are shaping the future of storytelling, one conversation at a time.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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Today’s business climate is unpredictable—and the partnerships that once felt secure might now be your biggest blind spot. If you're a sales or marketing leader navigating economic turbulence, regulatory shifts, or supply chain chaos, this episode gives you the tactical moves to evolve—not just endure.

• Learn the 4-step playbook to build resilience into any partnership.
• Hear how iconic brands like Apple, Vrbo, and American Giant turned pressure into performance.
• Avoid the top 3 partnership killers—silence, rigidity, and assumptions—that threaten joint success.

Listen now to discover how to future-proof your most critical partnerships and lead with confidence—even when the market shifts overnight.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

In a world where business success is increasingly tied to collaboration and personal well-being, understanding the psychology behind happiness and relationships has never been more critical. This episode dives into the groundbreaking Harvard Study of Adult Development, revealing how the quality of our relationships directly influences our personal and professional flourishing.

• Discover why relationships—not money or fame—are the most significant predictor of lifelong happiness and health.
• Learn how to build your “social fitness” to enhance leadership, team dynamics, and personal fulfillment.
• Get practical, science-backed strategies for repairing and deepening connections in both business and life.

Hit play to learn how the longest study on happiness can transform your approach to leadership, partnership, and personal growth.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

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The key? Strategic partnerships. Learn how she successfully pitched to major brands in the early days and used those collaborations not only for funding but to legitimize her work and accelerate growth.

• Hear how early partnerships with major brands helped create momentum and trust.
• Understand the transition from scrappy startup to respected media brand.
• Gain insight into the mindset and storytelling it takes to land your first big brand collaborator.