The Inner Chief

"You can't make good choices from a cluttered mind." Chief, today I'm going to introduce you to one of the most powerful tools in leadership: The Decision Clarity Matrix. Every part of your life and career is shaped by the quality of your decisions. From relationships to investments, to how you respond in tough moments, your reputation and legacy all come down to one thing. Decision-making. Yet, n...

"Your values and philosophy about why you do things are your North Star; without them your decisions will be wishy-washy."   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous CEO guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Neil Craig , F...

" Chiefs who take a one-size-fits-all approach to leadership will ALWAYS end up failing. " Chief, today I'm diving into one of the most powerful models in business performance and leadership: the Fix, Reset, Grow, Change the Game journey map. This is the framework I use with almost every executive or organisation I coach. It gives you clarity, confidence and direction as a leader by showing you ex...

"It's not about you, but it's all about you. If you're able to think that way, you'll get feedback when you need it without asking for it and you'll be amazed how many problems just go away."   It's AFL grand final week so we're bringing you a Best of Series episode from 2019 with Neil Craig, former AFL Head Coach, on high performance environments, your North Star and decision-making under pressur...

"Building an operating rhythm and sticking to it requires energy and fortitude."   Chief, today I'm going to talk about three important tips to help you bring your operating rhythm to life and to ensure that it is high impact and drives results consistently. I'm also going to talk through three of the most classic problems that executives face when trying to implement a new one or refine an existi...

"To win your people's hearts and minds, you have to have a compelling vision or proposition to offer them."   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous CEO guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features George Hunt, Former CIO of th...

"If you think your people aren't using AI, you would be in denial."   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Kate Newey, HR Chief of Adaptalift Group. Her full episode is titled The...

"The one analogy I use for technology change programs is that we're trying to upgrade an aircraft whilst it's in flight. This allows people to understand the risk profile."   In this Best of Series episode, we replay a chat we had in 2019 with George Hunt, former CIO of the Year, on winning hearts and minds, technology as a strategy, and the little things of leadership. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/371 👂...

"It's really important to keep a sense of humour, especially if you're in a stressful environment. Show people that you're human."   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Linda Carr...

"HR is such a diverse role. At any given time we see people at their worst, and people at their best. We're expected to be lawyers and are constantly making commercial decisions."   In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Kate Newey, HR Chief of Adaptalift Group, on The secret life of HR professionals, having it all and AI in the workplace. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/370  👂   IS YOUR PRO...

" HR has shifted towards partnering with the business as a trusted advisor to the executive team, as people have started to realise the value of human capital. " In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Linda Carroll, Chief People Officer of G8 Education , on driving business success through the development of your people.   🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/369  👂   FEELING OVERLOADED? Constant...

"There's work guilt because you worry that you're not delivering 100%. There's guilt that you're not being the best mum possible. So, it really is guilt on all fronts if you're not careful."   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous CEO guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from...

"When you develop all three traits, you become bulletproof. You create momentum, confidence, and long-term impact." Chief, today we dive into what I consider to be a core framework that I've observed after working with hundreds of top-tier executives and CEOs through the podcast and our day job at Chief Maker over a number of years. These three traits keep showing up, without fail, in every high-p...

"You've got to get yourself in a position to exit, and then give yourself the time to exit properly. The biggest advice I give sellers is to not be in a rush to sell."   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This M...

"There's work guilt because you worry that you're not delivering 100%. There's guilt that you're not being the best mum possible. So, it really is guilt on all fronts if you're not careful."   In this Best of Series episode, we replay a chat we had in 2019 with Nicolette Rubinsztein AM, Professional Board member and author, on removing guilt, building female confidence, and overcoming busy-ness.  ...

" You've got to get yourself into a position to exit and then put time on your side. Don't be in a rush to sell, but when you are ready, put a deadline in place for buyers to make an offer. " In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Dean Salakas, former Party People CEO , on Being sale-ready, forecasting like a CFO, and selling confidently on your terms. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/366  👂...

"Imagine any city with 50% job losses, it's a completely different place. I don't see governments getting things ready. It's going to take time."   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode feat...

"We need to get better, better, better at core. Not newer, bigger, different."   Chief, today we cover something that is absolutely dominating everyone's thoughts in a hyper-distracted world, and that is cutting out the noise and getting back to strategic intent and focus. Executive teams are under relentless pressure; from technological change, shifting workforce expectations, and increasing comp...

"By the time that person's come to work, it's cost them 50 bucks for transport, lunch, coffee. So what is the experience they're going to get going into work for a day, because they could easily just stay at home."   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10...

"I think the internet will be gone. AIs will have all the information and entertainment for us whenever we want." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Professor Joel Pearson, Director of the Future Minds Lab, on Leading in uncertainty, Future-proofing for the AI revolution, and De-risking innovation. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/364  👂 DOWNLOAD THE CHIEF MAKER GUIDE FOR SENIOR LEADERS O...

"The 80/20 curve also applies to time: 1% of your time produces 50% of all your productivity."   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous CEO guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Perry Marshall , Author and Sales & Market...

"When I think about the workplace of the future, it's about the experiences you provide when bringing people together. It's an extension of your brand."   In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Brad Krauskopf , Founder & CEO of Hub Australia, on Designing inspiring flexible workspaces for the future, and Building workplace engagement and experience. 🎧👉  chiefmaker.com/363  👂   D...

"80-90% of my job is to engage the business. It's a KPI."   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Ben Marsonet , CEO of Altus Group. His full episode is titled The 6 stages of execu...

"Step one, write down 25 things that you really, really want to do in your life. Step two, order the list in importance to you. Step three, put a circle around the top five and cross off the bottom 20. That's how you succeed."   In this Best of Series episode, we replay a chat we had in 2019 with Perry Marshall , Author and Sales & Marketing Guru , on Redefining the 80/20 Rule, buying time for sup...

"The biggest risk for executives and corporations is distance from the customer. It's the number one thing that will kill you."   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Jack Delosa,...