LEAD 'EM ALL

Nicola discusses the reality of school leadership, developing people and unlocking potential. With 25+ years’ experience across secondary education, deputy leadership roles and acting principal positions, Nicola explains school leadership structures, her student services focus, and the day-to-day realities of managing behaviour, parent communication and complex wellbeing issues using clear process...

In this episode Daniel breaks down the 3 leadership standards we believe create better leaders and more capable teams. The three standards we go through are: • Being able to control your emotions • Putting the team first • Always improving Leadership is not something you talk about, it is something people experience through your actions over time. 🎧Spotify – YouTube – Apple https://www.highpl.com...

John is a Co-Director of Trevor's Carpets Willetton and shares the realities of running a busy flooring business. He discusses the pressures of day to day operations, leading a team, solving constant challenges and why creating a fun, family oriented workplace helps in a high stress environment. John also explains why he believes relationship based selling delivers the best results, how he com...

Daniel welcomes back Travis from SPARQ Fitness to break down the benefits of kids playing team sports and why they matter far beyond physical fitness. The episode explores how sport helps build confidence, resilience and life skills that flow into work, relationships and everyday life. They contrast today’s screen heavy, sedentary lifestyle with the value of being outdoors, staying active and lear...

Amanda has spent nearly 30 years in freight forwarding and logistics, starting out as a runner moving shipping documents and cheques before progressing through import operations and key account management. She shares how the industry builds practical knowledge of geography and trade and how geopolitics and global conflicts impact shipping through vessel delays, rising insurance and bunker fuel cos...

Lina through her practice Show Up Psychology supports children, teens and adults navigating neurodivergence. We explore neurodivergence across all life stages including late diagnosis particularly in females and why labels can be helpful despite stigma. She breaks down the shift toward neurodiversity affirming practice focusing on identity, accommodations and adapting environments rather than forc...

Cairo is the host of the Western Force “Full Force” podcast, co-host of "C0MMS" podcast, a former co-host of “Hories Tell Stories” and runs a content consultancy helping businesses and individuals build personal brands. He reflects on the workload of producing and editing a podcast while working FIFO as a scaffolder, the pressure of serving a large audience and the decision to ultimately step away...

At nearly 44 years old, I’m preparing for my 33rd season of Rugby League. Not in a master’s or social comp, but in a full-contact, open-age first grade competition against players in their teens, 20s and 30s. This episode breaks down the reality of continuing to compete at that level. Not just physically, but mentally and logistically, while balancing family, business and life. There’s a bit on th...

Ed is a Youth Worker who spent a decade in rugby league development and coaching before shifting to working with disadvantaged youth. He describes working with highly traumatised young people in residential care and youth homelessness engagement hub environments. The realities of violence and critical incidents and why he values “walking alongside” clients rather than chasing quick wins. The conve...

Ret reflects on a turbulent 12 months that saw him living in Bali, surviving a serious scooter accident, navigating co-parenting his young daughter and facing the collapse of his fitness business, S30. S30 grew to 27 locations across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore before entering administration and liquidation, a rise and fall that delivered hard-earned lessons in leadership, ownership and r...

Kieran grew up the 10th of 12 kids in a rough and resource scarce environment where humour, solitude and strong sibling bonds became survival tools. That foundation shaped the man who went on to serve 14 years in the Australian Army, deploying five times as a combat engineer and draftsman before being unfairly dismissed amid the Defence email culture controversy. He shares how the reputational fal...

Nikki and Carly dive into the complexities of eating disorders, the impact of diet culture, and our often-challenging relationship with food. With over 25 years’ experience as a dietitian, Nikki is the sports dietitian for the Australian artistic swimming team and a food therapist specialising in eating disorders. She shares her journey from sports dietetics to supporting clients in better underst...

Hayden shares his inspiring journey, beginning with his upbringing in a small town in New Zealand, where he faced early adversity following the passing of his mother from cancer. Hayden recounts his move to Christchurch, where he began playing rugby, and later relocating to Perth following the Christchurch Earthquakes. He discusses the tragic leg injury thatended his rugby career and led to a near...

Marty is a primary school teacher, state representative coach and former state representative rugby league player. He discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching young children, the importance of consistency and respect in leadership and the dynamics of coaching both junior and senior teams. Marty reflects on his late career change from a driving instructor to a teacher, the pressures of bala...

Jake is an emergency management specialist in the miningindustry. He shares his journey from apprentice butcher to nightclub bouncer, managing security for large events and to being an emergency services officer. We look into the often overlooked role of security teams as frontline first responders and why their contribution in critical incidents matters more than most people realise. Jake also sh...

Will Jobe is a strength and conditioning coach dedicated to helping youth athletes reach their potential. From his early days in New Zealand dealing with youth suicide and understanding the importance of mental health to his transition to Perth and his journey through personal training and leadership roles. We explore the significance of humour, building relationships, and having the right mentors...

Dan and Scotty delve into the intricacies of dealing with bad bosses. They discuss the importance of self-reflection, empathy, and resilience in handling difficult leadership styles. The conversation covers the significance of recognizing when to confront issues, the benefits of staying in a challenging situation, and the potential need to leave toxic environments. They also explore the positive l...

Courtney is one of the founders of New Culture Movement, a Perth based boxing gym. She shares her journey from starting late in boxing at 28 to becoming an influential leader in the fitness community. Discover how she and her business partner Rob, turned their passion for boxing into a successful fitness venture that focuses not just on physical transformation but also on mental resilience and com...

Richard is a Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager working across Pilbara site services and a former mine site village manager. He opens up about his journey through one of the toughest leadership environments in Australia, the mining industry. He breaks down what it really takes to build a genuine safety culture, develop strong teams, and lead in high-stakes environments. Richard also...

Chris is a former professional Rugby League and Rugby Union player who opens up about his journey from rising athlete to passionate advocate for mental wellbeing. After tasting the highs of elite sport, he also faced the tough side, mental health battles, limited support, and the harsh realities that come with chasing a dream. Now working in the mining industry and studying to become a wellbeing a...

Chris is a former member of the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) who spent 15 years in the defence force, including a decade with the SASR. Raised in Queensland with a family history in the military, he shares his path from starting a plumbing apprenticeship to enlisting in the army as a communications technician. He provides a close look at the intense selection and training processes in the S...

Carly is a state representative gymnastics coach and athlete who has guided Australian representatives through the tumbling program at Peak Trampoline, where she is the Head of High Performance & Life Experience. In this episode, Carly shares her journey from a young gymnast to competing at the highest level all while coaching the next generation of athletes. We dive into her coaching philosop...

How do you know if you are a good leader? We delve into the complexities of measuring leadership performance. Discussing both corporate and sporting contexts, we explore the difficulties in attributing organizational success or failure to a single leader. We touch on the tangible metrics like financial performance, win-loss records, and strategic benchmarks, as well as the more nuanced aspects suc...

From the sporting field to the classroom, Scotty Jones has lived a life of resilience and purpose. He opens up about the highs and lows of his sporting career, the sacrifices made along the way, and how those lessons shaped him as a youth worker, teacher, and high school dean. Scotty also shares the rewards of mentoring at-risk youth and the grounding role of being a husband and father. This is a...

We sit down with Jarrad Smith to unpack all things injuries. From his work in workplace injury management in the mining sector, to navigating workers’ compensation cases, practising as an exercise physiologist, and competing as an athlete. Jarrad shares his own experiences with sporting injuries and how they’ve shaped both his physical and psychological outlook. We explore the importance of puttin...