The Evolution Partners

Mark Green is a globally recognised leadership coach, author and speaker who works with CEOs and executive teams to build accountable, high-performing cultures. Mark shares why fear – whether driven by ego, scarcity or failure – is the biggest hidden blocker to performance and accountability. He outlines the three elements of accountability, the power of role clarity, and how toleratin...

Travis Luther is a sociologist and entrepreneur who spent a year interviewing terminally ill individuals – many of them fellow entrepreneurs – to uncover what really matters when people confront their own mortality. The result is a set of powerful life lessons drawn from those facing the end: live authentically, act with urgency, and define success on your own terms.  Travis also...

Family businesses succeed when leaders set clear expectations, treat everyone equally, and separate family roles from business responsibilities with disciplined accountability. Mike Moreau shares insights from decades of coaching and his own experience running a family business. Mike is the founder of Proactive Leadership Group, where he’s helped over 1000 companies build healthier, more sca...

David Jenyns is an Australian entrepreneur, author, and systems expert who founded SYSTEMology to help business owners free themselves from daily operations. After successfully systemising himself out of his digital agency in 2016, he now leads a global movement focused on building scalable, process-driven businesses.  David first appeared back in episode 10, outlining his SYSTEMology framewo...

Kaihan Krippendorf, former McKinsey consultant and founder of OutThinker Networks, has helped global companies generate over $3 billion in new revenue through strategic innovation.  Drawing from ancient Chinese stratagems, his work reveals timeless principles behind modern business tactics. Kaihan discusses how AI is accelerating strategic cycles, reshaping product-market fit, and empowering...

Cameron Herold – dubbed the CEO Whisperer – shares how he scaled 1800-GOT-JUNK? from $2M to $106M in six years, helped build billion-dollar companies, and founded the COO Alliance. He explains why company culture, premium pricing, and relentless PR were critical to success, and reveals why most CEOs misunderstand the COO role.  Cameron also discusses his entrepreneurial upbringing...

Radek Sali transformed Swisse Wellness from a $13 million operation into a $650 million global brand, ultimately selling it for $2.1 billion. Radek shares the deeply personal and professional journey behind that success – from his upbringing with pioneering health-focused parents to the burnout that followed the deal.  He reveals the cultural principles and brave decisions that fuelled...

Jim Grant has more than 25 years’ experience helping executives across Australia build emotionally intelligent, high-performing teams. Jim explains why real coaching starts with self-awareness – not strategy – and how diagnostics like the MSCEIT tool can transform leadership effectiveness.  Jim challenges surface-level leadership advice, advocating for obsessive clarity, vul...

Andrew Griffiths, Australia’s leading small business author and global speaker, urges entrepreneurs to charge what they’re worth by building businesses of substance, not stress. Drawing from a life shaped by hardship and hustle, Andrew shares how he went from a struggling dive shop owner to a confident global mentor.  Andrew explores the dangers of a poverty mindset, the trap of c...

Plastic Bank transforms plastic waste into currency, creating a powerful solution to two global issues: ocean pollution and poverty. Founded by David Katz, the organisation operates in over 700 communities, empowering 57,000+ families to exchange discarded plastic for life essentials like school tuition, clean water, and medical care. Katz’s vision goes beyond profit – it’s about...

Robert Glazer is a best-selling author, speaker, and founder of the award-winning agency, Acceleration Partners. He challenges the outdated model of employee exits. Drawing from his experience building a values-driven, remote-first company, Robert introduces the Open Transition Program – a bold, trust-based approach to offboarding that creates better outcomes for both employers and employees...

Larry Levine is a passionate advocate for authenticity in sales. With more than 30 years in B2B tech sales, Larry shares how his early struggles selling copiers led to a revelation: authentic, client-centred relationships build lasting success.  Instead of mimicking others, he asked customers what they valued – and built his career by doing the opposite of typical sales reps. Larry says...

Award-winning speaker and author Joey Coleman returns with his strategic roadmap to attract, retain, and inspire employees – from first impression to lifelong advocacy. His eight phases of employee experience map the full journey an employee takes with an organisation, from considering a role to becoming a loyal champion of the brand.  Each phase – beginning with the letter &ldquo...

Bestselling author and renowned speaker Joey Coleman returns to The Evolution Podcast to shares his thoughts on how the first 100 days can make or break employee retention and engagement. Joey explores the critical connection between onboarding, employee engagement, and long-term retention. Drawing on global research and real-world examples, Joey makes a compelling case for why businesses must ret...

Ashley Ross, a veteran coach with 39 years of experience, has worked across multiple sports and countries, coaching at all levels, from grassroots to world championships. He insists that coaching is fundamentally about people, not just technical expertise.  He highlights the power of asking the right questions, building trust, and fostering reflection for continuous improvement. Ross also dis...

Fleur Hazelwood is a leadership expert, author, and founder of the Blueberry Institute, specialising in building high-performance workplace cultures that prioritise wellbeing. With more than 20 years of corporate leadership experience, she has trained thousands in positive leadership, resilience, and mental health mastery.  She discusses the importance of integrating wellbeing into workplace...

Professor Martin Bean CBE is a globally recognised education futurist, workplace strategist, and former leader of The Open University, RMIT, and FutureLearn. As CEO of The Bean Centre and a professor at UNSW, he helps leaders and organisations adapt to rapid change with clarity and confidence. Prof Bean explores the shifting landscape of education and work, the impact of AI and automation, and the...

Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher, author, and keynote speaker who helps individuals and organisations push beyond their potential without the usual burnout. He has worked with elite athletes, special forces, and business leaders to study sustainable high performance.   Adam highlights the importance of transitions – how we shift from work to home or between tasks &nd...

Rich Armstrong is a leading expert in open-book management and employee ownership. With more than 34 years of experience at SRC Holdings Corporation, a 100% employee-owned company, Rich has played a key role in refining and implementing the Great Game of Business – a proven system that aligns employees with company goals through financial literacy, accountability, and shared rewards.  R...

Stuart Wesley has dedicated his career to coaching, organisational development, and helping leaders build workplaces where people thrive. With a rich background in pastoral ministry and family business, his expertise isn’t just about driving results – it’s about understanding the human dynamics that fuel great businesses.  Stuart shares insights on the importance of human in...

Dave Kurlan is a sales industry legend – a pioneer, bestselling author, and the brains behind the world’s most predictive sales assessments. For more than 40 years, Dave has been reshaping how we think about selling, training, and sales leadership.  Dave founded Objective Management Group (OMG), a pioneer in using science and data to evaluate sales talent. He reflects on his own j...

Siobhan McHale, a global leader in organizational change, has transformed workplaces across four continents, notably leading a seven-year initiative at ANZ Bank that turned it into one of the world's most admired banks. Siobhan emphasises the importance of Group Intelligence (GQ). While IQ and EQ are essential, she says, GQ – understanding and intervening in complex human ecosystems –...

Performance expert James King continues his discussion from last episode on high performance, drawing from his experience working with elite athletes and business leaders.  He introduces the concept of three mental "switches": the on switch (full focus and energy for training or competition), the control switch (recognising and resetting unhelpful thoughts under pressure), and the off switch...

James King is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and performance expert with a background in trading, technology, and investment management. He has passed elite military selection tests and led performance programs in UK special forces. In sports, he has advised world champions, Olympic gold medallists, and top-tier athletes. He focuses on aligning individual strengths with business needs to drive...

Graham Winter is a renowned psychologist, consultant, and best-selling author. He has worked with elite organisations, including Australian Olympic Teams, the ICC Academy, and Think One Team Consulting, focusing on leadership and high performance.  Graham dives into the chaos and challenges of leading in high-pressure environments, as he shares practical tips to help leaders thrive amid uncer...