Empowering Leaders

Paralympic champion, world record holder and an inspiration for a movement of young Australian athletes.  Lucky Patterson has built a mindset of great resilience, gratefulness and positivity, despite life presenting her with extraordinary challenges. Join Luke Darcy, as he sits down with Lucky to discuss these challenges, and understand what tangible steps she took on her journey to success.&...

How did the founder of Boost Juice begin her industry defining journey? What are the tangible moments along the way that allowed her to change the game?  After leaving high-school at just 16, Janine Allis' meteoric rise to the top of corporate Australia is unparalleled. But what did it take then, and how is she approaching new challenges now?  Fresh out of the water, Janine chats with ho...

In a traditionally alpha-male dominated industry, how do you lead with care, compassion and empathy? And how do you maintain intensity, whilst being sensitive to the needs of your people?  Luke Beveridge is the man behind one of Australia's most extraordinary sporting stories. When the Western Bulldogs won the 2016 AFL Premiership, the common denominator was undeniably Bevo. But where did Luk...

Qualifying for the 2006 World Cup was a make or break moment for Australian football. For John Aloisi though, with the work he'd put in as a leader for the golden-era of Australian men's soccer, this was a moment he was ready for.  How did John approach that moment, and how does he learn from it as he now steps off the pitch as coach of the A-League Men's newest club, Western United.  St...

How did The Barefoot Investor go from being a humble country boy, to the face of finance in Australia? And how do you stay true to your self after such life changing success? Scott Pape is the author of record breaking books 'The Barefoot Investor', and 'The Barefoot Investor For Families'. With millions of copies sold across the country, he is Australia's most recognisable financial expert. But a...

How did winning the 2016 AFL Premiership define his captaincy? What advice did Luke Beveridge offer him off the field, and how did The Bont overcome doubts about his ability to play the game? In 2013, Marcus Bontempelli was the number four pick for a struggling Western Bulldogs side. At just 18 years of age, The Bont was hailed as a future star of the game and a pivotal figure for the club. Three...

How do you take a business valued at next to nothing, and turn it into a global powerhouse? What are the tangible traits that make one leader different from another?  For over 20 years, Dr Brian McNamee was the CEO of Commonwealth Serum Laboratories. In 1999, it was a small government owned business valued at little more than its buildings. Incredibly, under Brian’s leadership, it has b...

In unheard 2013 NRL Premiership reflections, the Sydney Roosters' legendary coach steps through the importance of being humble in an already established environment, and what it took to shift philosophies and make an impact in a fiercely competitive environment. Luke Darcy chats with Trent about his time in France, reflections on joining the NRL as a rookie coach, the philosophy of being a servant...

Triple M's The Friday Huddle changes tone, and the banter takes a back-seat, giving the boys a chance to have a raw and vulnerable conversation about where they draw the line while on-air, their responsibilities as broadcasters, the need for self-awareness in a changing world, and what parenting has done to change the way they approach life.  The Friday Huddle brought together AFL legend Chri...

Imprisoned and being tortured, footballer Hakeem al-Araibi was at the mercy of the Bahraini government. But after former Socceroo Craig Foster led a national campaign that involved foreign ministers, Thai prisons and the heads of FIFA, Hakeem was set free.  In freeing Hakeem though, Craig put himself, his reputation and his family at risk. Luke Darcy aims to explore that situation, analyse ho...

How do you keep smiling, laughing and enjoying time with mates, when life and work merge into one? One half of Australia's most successful comedic duo, 'Hamish & Andy', author of best selling children's books, and an ever present figure in Australian media, Andy Lee has been at the bleeding edge of entertainment in Australia. But how does he keep things fresh for himself, and be a leader in a...

How do you break the status quo, and be unrelenting in your pursuit for what's right? Professor Pat McGorry is a psychiatrist known world-wide for his development and advocacy in youth mental health services. In an environment which wasn’t always accepting of his passion, Pat talks to Luke Darcy about fighting for what was right, and how he led the way in saving millions of young Australian...

What do you do if you've spent your life studying for something you don't want to do? And how do you transition from one path to another? Luke Darcy chats with film maker, comedian and creator of Working Dog Productions Rob Sitch, about how he leads an entire film crew on set, failing for the first time and the 'no dickhead rule'. Start your leadership journey today. Head to aledacollective.com&nb...

How do you learn to trust yourself to make the right calls and know that the path you are taking is the right one? Luke Darcy sits down with the Founder of Smiling Mind – Janey Martino, to talk about how she connected meditation and technology, how to navigate through the tough moments in business and fostering a great culture at work and at home. Start your leadership journey today. Head to...

How do you make a decision early in your life of where you want to be, and how do you follow that passion? Luke Darcy chats with the founder of One Earth, Linzi Boyd, about adapting your passions even amidst a pandemic, finding your purpose in wanting to make a difference and a new platform that creates an entirely new form of collaboration. https://one-earth.global/ https://linziboyd.com/ On the...

How do you leave a legacy, and what do you impart on those around you so they you can continuously have a positive impact for years to come? Luke Darcy chats with AFL legend John Worsfold, to discuss preparing someone for succession, creating discipline so that those around you ask the right questions and having trust in yourself to stand up to whatever comes your way. Start your leadership journe...

Being a leader to your children is one of the most important things we can do in life, but how do we maintain self awareness about we're teaching them and how can we make sure we never miss opportunities to connect. Luke Darcy chats with Author and Psychologist, Steve Biddulph, about the values we impart on our children, masculinity and what it looks like now and the difference between backbone an...

Laura Henshaw is a dynamo in the business world, the CEO of Keep It Cleaner has built her successful wellness organisation using the building blocks of social media and past experiences. Luke Darcy chats with Laura about what fuels her desire to help others, the benefits and dangers of social media, and how her naivety exploring the business world was actually a good thing. https://keepitcleaner.c...

Do you know how to positively impact your colleagues or team mates when you spend a lot of time together? Australian Men's Cricket Captain and fast baller Pat Cummins chats with Luke Darcy about how he keeps a work-life balance as a travelling elite sportsman, the new young leadership group and the pros and cons of social media.  Pat's book recommendation: Awareness, Anthony De Mello.  O...

How do you handle yourself during great adversity? Brian Hartzer had to rebuild himself and start a new chapter after stepping down as CEO of Westpac. In releasing his new book The Leadership Star, Brian talks with Luke Darcy about having a clear sense of purpose, how he stayed calm during the Westpac scandal and how you can’t fake authenticity https://www.theleadershipstar.com On the 10th o...

On the back of an amazing bronze medal win for Australian Basketball at the Olympics, Australian Coach Brian Goorjian sits down with Luke Darcy to discuss how he positively impacts his environment by listening to his players and coaches, how sharing and community are important to him and gives an insight into Patty Mills’ great leadership style as captain. On the 10th of February 2022, join...

Before founding one of the most successful global bikini brands Traingl, Craig Ellis was a humble footy player, a great mate of Lukes and an absolute risk taker who learned from experiences. That attitude led him to selling everything he owned, moving to Hong Kong and working hard to build a new brand. Craig talks with Luke Darcy about how to find what you're passionate about and then following it...

As the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, leadership is something that Sally Capp does on a daily basis. But what does it take to make a great leader? Lord Mayor Sally Capp sits down with Luke Darcy and talks about being comfortable with being vulnerable, the importance of valuing input from others as she tells a story of a time when she was shut down for speaking out and opens up about embracing your failu...

What does it take to be a great leader? Luke Darcy is joined by his great friend and co-creator of the Aleda Collective, Matt Wadewitz, to discuss the beginning of a new collaborative forum that is taking the old style of hierarchy leadership and building a new way where everyone has a voice. Hear the amazing work that Aleda has already begun, the fantastic names attached to the project and what i...

What does it take the lead the Australian Cricket team and how do you improve on the way you've been coached in the past? Luke Darcy is joined by legendary cricketer and Australian Coach, Justin Langer, to talk about what it's like leading an elite sporting team full of different personalities, what is was like filming The Test and how he takes his leadership off the field. Start your leadership j...