Lead Different

It's family time! James and Kieran chat with James' Cousin, Danae Bentley about navigating change - both change that is chosen and change that is thrust upon you by a global pandemic, family tragedy and the world of business. From Melbourne, Australia to South Africa and then finding herself as a new mum in New York at the start of the Pandemic in early 2020, Danae has had plenty of change...

He heads up leadership development at a large resource company and we can confirm his name is Scott (we're pretty sure). Whatever his real name is, he shares his leadership journey and how being an engineer has provided the pathway to where he is now, creating leadership development for the whole organisation. Scott's generous mindset creates serious value wherever he is, and he truly make...

Having been given the illustrious title of ‘someone that James could work for’, which is saying something, Shelley is probably one of the best leaders in Perth, but unfortunately is currently not in Perth. Shelly has a background in chemicals and oil and gas, she has a history of starting with an organisation and being quickly promoted. Often, referred to as 'mum', one of the standouts about Shell...

An experiment with 2 friends this week! James and Kieran chat with Bethan & Alex who are intelligent, savvy women, that think uniquely about culture and leadership in the workforce. They help answer questions like,  What does an engaged workforce look like? What is the future of the workforce? What is the role of your work community/friends? Open office plan anyone? Connect with Bethan an...

From the south eastern suburbs of Perth, to working under one of the most influential leaders in the State. Chris's journey has been extraordinary, and it has really only just started. But his talent would have been left untapped if not for three key women in his life. Each one helped him discovery his identity as an Indigenous Australian.  James and Kieran chat with Chris Holloway about what...

In season 2 of an Experiment with Friends, James and Kieran talk with Janey Owen as she generously shares about her journey as a women who happens to be transgender. 

Most people in the news reading world have heard of Ryan. For a short period of time he was one of the most famous people on the planet. Ryan shares with Kieran and James what self leadership looks like in the most devastating of circumstances. Links to Ryan’s Suggestions Any ordinary day – Leigh Sales https://www.amazon.com.au/Any-Ordinary-Day-Blindsides-Resilience-ebook/dp/B07DVDZ7RX Happiness C...

Lead Different Founder, James Bryant is the special guest on his own podcast this week. James has sat under the leadership of some of the most influential people in the world, learning from and living with them. But it wasn’t until he was arrested and put on trial that his growth journey really began. Join Kieran Johnson’s chat with James and find out where Lead Different came from, the biggest ri...

James Bryant and Kieran Johnson speak with CEO and Executive Coach, Suzzanne Laidlaw.  With a vast amount of business experience as a business owner, now as a business coach, Suzzanne finds purpose in helping people create a better life for themselves. But it is not her business acumen which brings the greatest value.  A house fire, a severely injured husband, a new baby, a new business,...

James Bryant and Kieran Johnson speak with Australian Basketball legend, Mark Nash. Mark is the Founder and Director of Swisherr Hoops Academy, and the head coach of the Hobart Chargers Women's Team. Having experienced success in a number of different teams across Australia, Mark has gained insight into what makes teams work well, how to excel when no one expects you to and how the superstar playe...

From living in poverty in the provinces of the Philippines to the Centre for Global Development in Washington, Amina's journey is an inspiration.  Amina shares about how she has been able to create a deliberate future even when all the odds were stacked against her. But it is not just about how she can improve her life and that of her family, her motivation is bigger than that - it is about h...

James Bryant and Kieran Johnson chat with Ethan Luck With over 20 years in the music industry and performing with some of the biggest names in the music industry (including to crowds of over 200,000), Ethan Luck has done it all.  He plays multiple instruments, is a music producer, photographer and prolific podcaster - Ethan shares how he has created his deliberate future in an industry which...