Defy Expectations Ltd

So you want to be a leader... Really? By Defy Expectations

Business EN ↓ 86 episodes

We’re here to explore the highs and lows of leadership today with our guests and help you navigate the complexity of being a leader. From every aspect, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. With weekly guests from all levels of the organisation.

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Defy Expectations Ltd

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Building cultures that allow people to thrive with Laura Buckley 10.07.2025

What does it really take to build a workplace culture where people don’t just survive - but thrive? In this episode, Laura Buckley shares her journey from clinical dietitian to leadership coach, unpacking the vital role of self-awareness, intentional collaboration, and courageous leadership in creating cultures that support wellbeing and performance.

Managing the Complexity of Relationships with Jessica Katz 26.06.2025

Jessica Katz joins Helen Honisett to unpack how human connection, communication, and consent-driven leadership can transform workplaces from wounded to whole.

The Art and Power of Facilitation with Therese Miclot 12.06.2025

Discover the untapped power of facilitation in leadership with Therese Miclot, as she shares how presence, process, and storytelling can transform the way we lead. From childhood lessons to corporate boardrooms, this episode explores the mindset shifts that drive authentic, effective leadership.

Playing Bigger: From Public Housing to Global Boardrooms with Sharon Ehrlich 29.05.2025

From humble beginnings in the Bronx to coaching C-suite leaders in Vienna, Sharon Ehrlich shares powerful lessons on social mobility, self-advocacy, and defying career expectations without playing small.

Breaking the Sales Cycle: Defying Bureaucracy to Drive Revenue with Stephen Sopko 15.05.2025

Sales acceleration expert Stephen Sopko joins us to unpack how shifting mindsets—not just systems—can unlock true sales velocity in even the most risk-averse organisations.

Authentic Intelligence with Anna Maffucci 01.05.2025

How to build authenic intelligence to become the leader who can thrive in uncertaintly for your team and yourself

Creating focus in a world of distraction with Elle O’Flaherty 10.04.2025

creating focus in a world of distraction, with Elle O'Flaherty

Tearing up the script with Jenna Stoliker 27.03.2025

Tearing up the script with Jenna Stoliker to become a compassionate conscious leader

How anecdotal evidence trumps analytical data to delight your customer with Greg Williams 13.03.2025
How to turn you innate abilities into strengths to drive growth and innovation with Yosi Kossowsky 27.02.2025

How to turn you innate abilities into strengths to drive growth and innovation with Yosi Kossowsky

Finding clarity in solitude and nature with Dave Taylor 13.02.2025

Finding clarity in solitude and nature with Dave Taylor. How the mountains and nature can teach you about yourself and support you to develop into a better leader.

Finding and creating Joy in networking events with Rob Giardinelli 30.01.2025

Finding and creating joy in networking events with Rob Giardinelli

Living a life of passion, purpose and compassion with Josh Asokan 16.01.2025

Listen to Josh share his amazing and awe-inspiring story with us - it is a huge honour to have him and support him on his mission

Extreme Accountability with Wendy-Lynn McClean 02.01.2025

Accountability is a behaviour that leaders and organisations want more people to adopt but how do you do it? Learn how with Wendy-Lynn Mclean

Working towards making your dreams come true with Joey Lye 12.12.2024

Working towards making your dreams come true with Joey Lye. Listen to medal-winning Olympian Joey talk through the need for consistency and a strong work ethic to achieve any dream you can imagine!

Managing and bouncing back from chaos in your business with Kerry-Ann Powell 28.11.2024

Managing and bouncing back from chaos in your business with Kerry-Ann Powell

Making sales simple with Ben Brown 13.11.2024

Sales can sometimes have negative connotations, so how do you make it simple and a priority in your business?  Find out more with Ben Brown 

We have to define leadership with Russell Lolacher 30.10.2024

Is the plague of busyness and the lack of definition of leadership leading to fewer leaders? Are we just doers, masquerading as leaders? Listen to our returning guest Russel Lolacher to find out more

The right people in the right places doing the right things with Liz Weber 16.10.2024

How do you get the right people in the right places doing the right things at the right time consistently? Learn more in our latest episode with Liz Weber

Who gets the best of you? with Clint Rusch 02.10.2024

Who gets the best of you? Who gets the rest of you? How can you become a better leader by prioritising what is critical to you? Learn more with Clint Rusch

Ridding the world of Weak Language with Julie Holunga 18.09.2024

How weak is your language? How often do you diminish yourself with a simple turn of phrase, and how is this impacting who you communicate? Find out more in our latest episode with Julie Holunga

Defying expectations with Christian Espinosa 04.09.2024

How do you overcome your limitations and define your success? Find out more from Christian Espinosa

Destroying the Leadership Pipeline with Scott Miller 21.08.2024

Are you focused on being right or doing right? What does it really take to be a leader? Learn more in our latest episode with Scott Miller

Unleash unrealised revenue with Jake Stahl 08.08.2024

The cost of NOT training is substantial! Learn how to unleash unrealised revenue with Jake Stahl

Creating thriving service-based businesses with Clifton Savage 24.07.2024

Creating thriving service-based businesses with Clifton Savage

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