The Wisdom Of... with Simon Bowen

In this episode of The Wisdom Of... Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Trevor Yager, founder and chairman of TrendyMinds, who built a 30-year digital marketing empire by systematically doing the opposite of what every other agency owner does.  Drawing on his background in psychology and decades-long relationships, Trevor offers powerful insights into values-driven leadership, transparent busi...

In this episode of The Wisdom Of... Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Lauren Flanagan, CEO and co-founder of Sesame Solar, a company that's redefining emergency response through renewable mobile nanogrids. From her near-death experiences that shaped her mission to building technology that deploys clean power in disaster zones within 15 minutes, Lauren shares profound insights on first-principles...

In this episode of The Wisdom Of ... Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Sam Thevanayagam, Founder and CEO of Parts Life, Inc., a defense industry leader who has revolutionized how we think about servant leadership in high-stakes environments. From his journey as an immigrant entrepreneur to building a family of companies serving critical F-35 program components, Sam shares profound insights on fai...

Most people spend their lives trying to eliminate struggle. Marine Corps veteran Akshay Nanavati spent four years and $1.1 million preparing to drag a 420-pound sled across Antarctica alone - on what experts call "the world's first attempt at an impossible expedition." His greatest breakthrough didn't happen on the ice. It happened when doctors told him he had PTSD and he responded: "I reject that...

In this episode of The Wisdom Of... Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Klement Kralj, founder and CEO of Remea, a pioneering company revolutionizing EV charging infrastructure through destination-based solutions. From his engineering background to building a bootstrapped company that challenges industry giants, Klement shares profound insights on innovation, systems thinking, and the realities of...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of... Show', host Simon Bowen speaks with Radek Sali, the visionary entrepreneur who transformed Swisse Wellness from a $15 million company into a $2.7 billion empire in under a decade. Now Chairman of Light Warrior Group, Radek shares his insights on conscious capitalism, the value of failure, and how to build businesses that serve both shareholders and humanity. Di...

In this episode of The Wisdom Of… Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, who has revolutionized the furniture industry through modular design and a "Designed for Life" philosophy. From starting in his mother's basement at age 20 to building a billion-dollar public company, Shawn shares profound insights on purposeful innovation, the responsibility of leadershi...

In this episode of The Wisdom Of... Show , host Simon Bowen speaks with Oliver Garside, Co-Founder and Director of Rounded App, a beautifully simple accounting and invoicing application built specifically for freelancers and sole traders. Oliver shares the profound insights gained from nearly a decade of serving an underserved market, achieving an extraordinary 99% customer satisfaction rating, an...

In this episode of The Wisdom Of ... Show , host Simon Bowen speaks with Dr. Catriona Wallace, a world-renowned AI pioneer, founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance, and one of the most influential voices in ethical technology development. With over two decades in AI, long before most people knew it existed, Catriona brings a unique perspective that bridges cutting-edge technology with ancien...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of...' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Pam Johnson, a sixth-generation farmer and groundbreaking agricultural leader. As the first female president of the National Corn Growers Association and a founding member of MAIZALL (International Maize Alliance), Pam has led scientific initiatives including the final mapping of the corn genome while successfully transitioni...

In a world where quick fixes and surface-level strategies dominate business conversations, the leaders who create lasting impact operate from deeper principles. They understand that sustainable success requires not just intelligence or strategy, but the courage to build authentically, persist through inevitable setbacks, and maintain perspective during both triumph and difficulty. This second inst...

In an era where surface-level advice dominates and quick fixes promise instant results, the conversations that truly matter are those that challenge our fundamental assumptions about leadership, performance, and sustainable excellence. In this special episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen curates the most profound moments from his conversations with world-class leaders who operate at t...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Tamara Jackson, Founder and CEO of Beaconship, a sanctuary where faith and business intertwine. From discussing the myth of compartmentalization to exploring the power of pause in leadership, Tamara shares profound insights on how faith-driven leadership creates authentic impact in today's hyperconnected world. Discover her four...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Jeff Dudan, Chairman & CEO of Homefront Brands and founder of AdvantaClean. From turning Hurricane Andrew's devastation into a business opportunity to scaling a national franchise with 240 locations, Jeff shares profound insights on entrepreneurial resilience, strategic decision-making, and building legacy businesses. Discov...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Blake Thompson and Declan Kluver, co-founders of XRecruiter. From their fascinating journey as childhood friends turned competitors, to their eventual collaboration during COVID that led to one of Australia's fastest-growing companies, Blake and Declan share the unfiltered truth about building a business that's achieved 1540% gr...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company and founder of The Learning Moment. From transforming a single-product company into a global powerhouse to achieving remarkable employee engagement, Garry shares his philosophy of human-centered leadership that drives both business success and personal fulfillment. Discover his ins...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Adrian Di Marco, founder of TechnologyOne, Australia's largest enterprise software company. From starting in a demountable office next to a hides processing plant in 1987 to building a $10 billion global enterprise, Adrian shares profound insights on patient leadership, maintaining original genius through growth, and creating la...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Rob Weir, CEO of Maguey Exchange. From his time as a West Point graduate and U.S. Army Ranger to founding a company that's revolutionizing the artisanal spirits industry, Rob shares powerful insights on community-led business models, field-first development, and creating systems that add value at every step. Discover how his exp...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Ron Diamond, Founder and Ceo of Diamond Wealth. From investing alongside 100 family offices to chairing multiple TIGER 21 chapters, Ron brings decades of experience in wealth management, philanthropy, and private markets. Discover his insights on the true purpose of wealth, the transfer of family legacies, disruptive technologie...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Brett King, a world-renowned futurist, international bestselling author, and pioneering fintech entrepreneur. From creating the world's first downloadable bank to advising presidential administrations on fintech policy, Brett brings extraordinary insights on how AI, climate change, and technological advancement will fundamentall...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Sheila FitzPatrick, a leading international employment and data protection attorney, recognized for her expertise in privacy and security. The conversation covers Sheila's journey from employment law to becoming an influential figure in data privacy, her role in shaping international privacy laws, including the GDPR, and her ins...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Kent Yoshimura, co-founder and CEO of Neuro, a functional confectionery brand that has revolutionized the supplement industry by delivering cognitive benefits through everyday products like gum and mints. From his background in neuroscience to his experiences as an international martial artist and large-scale muralist, Kent shar...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Major General Mick Ryan AM, a distinguished military leader with 35 years of experience in the Australian Army. From leading reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan to serving in strategic roles at the Pentagon, Mick shares battle-tested leadership wisdom that transcends sectors. Discover his insights on human-centered leadership,...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios and former president of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disneytoon Studios. With five Academy Awards® including an Oscar for Lifetime Achievement and the prestigious Turing Award for his work in computer graphics, Ed shares profound insights on creative leadership, innovation,...

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Liz Ellis, one of Australia's most celebrated sporting icons and media personalities. From leading the Australian Netball Team to World Cup victory as captain to winning the 2023 series of "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here," Liz shares invaluable insights on leadership, team building, and performance under pressure. Recently e...