Culture of Leadership

Today I’m speaking with Justin Brown, Co-Founder (with his brother Mike) of Primal Video.  Primal Video teaches entrepreneurs and business owners how to leverage the power of online video to build and scale their businesses. Justin and Mike have grown their Primal Video Youtube channel from zero to over a million subscribers. Do you want to be a more confident leader? Get your FREE workbook at htt...

In this episode, I sit down with Candice Boyd to talk openly about the realities of raising a child with autism, the traumatic moments most families never talk about, and what explosive meltdowns actually look like. Candice shares how her daughter’s behaviour changed almost overnight, how food triggers played a role, and the emotional toll it took on her as a parent. We also explore mum-guilt, bur...

In today’s episode, I speak to Jodie Hill, the founder, and director of a company called  Custodians of Change . They focus on educating the world on self-sustainability and self-worth. Jodie is a brilliant speaker and articulates with near perfection a model she created around the concept of UBUNTU. This concept has been around for many years in the African cultures - and it means “I am because w...

My guest in today’s episode is Michael Crutcher - he’s the founder and CEO of a company called 55 comms. The focus of 55 comms has been to help clients tell their stories in a rapidly changing world. In the 8 years since starting the business, Michael and the 55 comms team have helped many companies, non-profits, and government departments to communicate better and achieve their goals.  Michael wa...

Brendan sits down with Laura Prael to unpack the lessons she has learned from over a decade of running her own business. From battling imposter syndrome and redefining what confidence really means, to losing her entire team during COVID and rebuilding stronger than ever, Laura shares an unfiltered look at the highs and lows of leadership. She challenges hustle culture, explains why adaptability ma...

Oscar Trimboli is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the world. He is an author and host of the Apple-award-winning podcast, “Deep Listening”. He is passionate about using the gift of good listening skills to bring positive change in workplaces. Resources Brendan Rogers Website Brendan Rogers LinkedIn The Culture of Leadership Podcast Website The Culture of Leadership LinkedIn The...

Karen and Matt Page have walked through some tumultuous times together, to say the least. It all began after Matt suffered a traumatic brain injury during his military deployment. Unfortunately, the accident turned out to be only the beginning of some of the most difficult times in their lives – putting a massive strain on their marriage and family life. Karen wrote the book “My Broken Soldier” as...

In this episode of Cultural Leadership, Brendan sits down with Adam, co-founder of Boys to the Bush, to explore how a grassroots idea grew into a movement changing lives across regional Australia. Adam shares the spark that started it all, the tough lessons learned from working with vulnerable kids, and what real, authentic leadership looks like. From building trust and consistency to empowering c...

Today I’m talking to Erin Jewell – a  Thrive Global top 10 coach of 2021 . She is an executive mindset, growth- and performance coach, speaker, and professor of leadership at  Villanova University . She has over twenty years of leadership experience in the healthcare sector, working at Pfizer, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic. She has become an expert in strategies to manage team performance and h...

In this episode of the Culture of Leadership, host Brendan Rogers interviews Susan Toft, founder of The Laundry Lady, who shares her journey from a busy mom to building a scalable laundry service business. Starting in 2012, Susan discusses overcoming daily frustrations, systemizing operations, and leveraging technology like Time Boss to scale globally. She emphasizes flexibility, values-driven lea...

Tom Lawrence started out as an engineering apprentice at an automotive company in Liverpool in the UK. He worked in this industry for a few years, throughout which he found himself working under multiple managers who were not particularly good leaders. These were the quintessential managers of the past… people who just focussed on “getting the job done”. Once he became a manager, he found himself...

In this episode of the Cultural of Leadership Podcast, Brendan dives deep with Henrik Bresman, a professor and author of X-Teams, exploring why traditional team models fail in today’s fast-changing world. Henrik shares insights on building high-performing teams by focusing externally—embracing knowledge, power, and work structures beyond the team. From overcoming discomfort to asking tough questio...

What factors go into the recruitment process? What makes a good leader? Why does treating candidates with respect matter? These are some of the questions that we’ll explore in today’s episode.  Today’s guest is Mark Purbrick. Mark is the Managing Director of Peoplogica. He has over 35 years of management experience, including 23 years at the General Manager or Chief Executive Officer level, as wel...

In this engaging episode of the Culture of Leadership Podcast, host Brendan Rogers welcomes Steve Tashjian, founder of the Elevation Project. Steve shares insights from his career in professional sports, including his time with Everton FC and the US Men’s National Team. He unpacks the four pillars of high-performance teams—alignment, empowerment, collaboration, and resilience—and their application...

What is thought leadership? What is it that thought leaders are doing, and who decides who is and isn’t a thought leader, anyway? According to today’s guest, a lot of people are doing it wrong by calling themselves thought leaders – instead, it should be a title that others bestow on you. It’s up to your audience to decide whether or not you’re actually leading.  Peter Winick is the Founder and CE...

In this episode, host Brendan Rogers sits down with Damon Lembi, CEO of LearnIt, to discuss imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and leadership growth. Damon shares his journey from aspiring professional baseball player to leading a successful learning company. He reveals the four-step framework he developed to conquer imposter syndrome and offers practical strategies for building confidence, embracing...

What is the key to unlocking potential? Mark Bragg  is a Performance and Leadership Coach who has been coaching in one form or another for 40 years. In his early career, Mark played and coached basketball professionally, in  Australia’s National Basketball League . Over the past two decades, Mark has worked as an Executive Coach in multiple business disciplines and industries in 23 countries. In r...

In this episode, host Brendan Rogers sits down with Craig Hewitt, founder of Castos, to discuss his journey from podcaster to SaaS entrepreneur. Craig shares the challenges of building a podcast hosting platform, the struggles of leading a growing business, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. They dive into podcasting trends, personal branding, and the realities of entrepreneurship. Craig...

What you need to know about meetings. Andrew Moore  is the Principal Consultant in Australia for  The Table Group , where he works with CEOs and Executive Teams to help them apply the concepts of  organisational health .  His clients span a broad spectrum of organisations in fields including emergency services, construction, market research, travel, telecommunications, education and insurance. Pri...

Are you drowning in tasks but never making progress? In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of time debt—why most entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed and how to break free. Our guest shares his powerful journey from personal tragedy to mastering productivity and leadership. Discover why saying no is more important than saying yes, how to pre-spend your time for maximum impact, and why courage i...

Most people live a life filled with regrets.  Boldness is the solution, and fortunately, boldness can be learned. Today’s guest is Fred Joyal, CEO of TruBlu Social Smiles, a video testimonial platform. Fred is a bestselling author, international speaker, and entrepreneur. He co-founded the most successful dentist referral service in the country, 1-800-DENTIST. His latest book, Superbold: from Unde...

In this episode, I dive into the art of collaborative leadership with expert facilitator Marsha Acker. We discuss why leaders often struggle to create meaningful team conversations, how to balance collaboration with decision-making, and the dangers of "Collaboration Theater." Marsha shares actionable insights on inviting opposition, improving team dynamics, and mastering the power of listening. Wh...

Ex Google employee, Taras Kobernyk shares his perspective on the Google culture. Taras was a Google software engineer who ended up getting fired from job. Watch the episode to learn more. Check out the episode on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhP3bbcuWAg Key Discussion Points: 0:00 Trailer & Guest Introduction 2:15 Taras’ introduction/background 3:09 Getting hired by Google and fin...

In this episode of The Culture of Leadership podcast, Cameron Carr shares his inspiring journey from a life-altering accident to becoming a Paralympian and leadership advocate. He discusses his struggles with identity, resilience, and adaptability, sharing pivotal moments like discovering purpose through coaching and competing in wheelchair rugby. Cameron delves into the importance of relationship...

Heather Hansen is a Global Communication Consultant, TEDx Speaker, Trainer and Author. She helps top global leaders show up, speak up, and inspire action in a changing world. She focuses on fostering unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across remote and global teams. Along with private leadership communication coachin...