The Green Room with Chris

Sometimes, business just feels stuck. The to-do list is long, the energy is low, and it’s hard to get moving. In this episode, I talk about momentum and how to build it, not by tackling everything at once but by starting small. Drawing on Jim Collins’ flywheel effect, I share why picking just one or two quick wins can create confidence, spark enthusiasm, and get the whole business moving again. If...

Hands up if you want more freedom in your business to do what lights you up. The truth is, most of us get stuck because we’re afraid to let go, we rely too heavily on key people, or we fall into the trap of abdicating instead of delegating. In this episode, I share how to build the right systems so your business can run without you, giving you back your time, your influence, and the freedom to foc...

We’re often told to follow our passion, but that advice can fall flat when we don’t yet know where our strengths lie. In this episode, I share Scott Galloway’s perspective that passion actually grows from talent, from discovering what you’re naturally good at and leaning into it. Just like the wand chooses the wizard in Harry Potter, our talents point us toward the work where we can create the mos...

As business leaders, we’re under pressure to always have the answers. But when we jump to solutions without a real knowledge base, we’re just drawing on our biases and that’s bounded rationality. A better way is to create hypotheses like a scientist: test what could happen, collect some data, and make evidence-based decisions. That’s how you move from guesswork to clarity and start making decision...

Every business needs a clear direction, but a compass alone won’t get you there. What keeps you steady, especially when times get tough, is the scaffolding you build around your business. In this episode, I share insights from Adam Grant’s Hidden Potential and connect them to my Business by Design model. We’ll look at why values matter, how they guide behaviour, and how they shape the reputation t...

You know what I find when I talk to business owners? They keep getting stuck in the weeds. Sound familiar? Here's the thing - 80% of my conversations with clients is about people stuff, and it doesn't matter what industry you're in. The real problem? Most of us accidentally abdicate responsibility rather than delegate, and we're setting our people up for failure. In this episode, I'll share why be...

We all have the same 24 hours, so why does it feel like there’s never enough time? In this episode of The Green Room, Chris Green explores the paradox of time, from how people in the 1600s viewed it, to how modern life has us trading time for money with no limits. He challenges you to rethink how you use your hours, prioritise what truly matters, and focus on the big-ticket items that move the nee...

A nail in the tire, a busy day, and a choice: fix it now or leave it for later. Too often in business, we put off the hard stuff, telling ourselves we’ll deal with it tomorrow. But tomorrow always comes, and that’s when the real stress hits. In this episode, Chris Green shares how “temporal discounting” trips up business owners and why tackling today’s problems in the moment is one of the smartest...

In this episode, Chris is coming to you from the middle of a busy Melbourne street — cars everywhere, people everywhere, and it’s got him thinking. As business owners, we often pride ourselves on hard work. We value being busy, digging in, and getting things done. But… is that actually the right thing to value? Chris poses a powerful question: Are you valuing the right things in your business? May...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Green Room. I’ve worked with business owners for over 25 years, across industries, across challenges, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that every business is different. In this episode, I’m laying the groundwork for what this podcast is all about: honest conversations, practical insight, and the kind of thinking that helps you lead on purpose. I...