The Balanced Leader Podcast
The Balanced Leader Podcast tackles the biggest challenge facing today's leaders: how to drive exceptional results without burning out. Host Rob Hills, a leadership and wellbeing expert, combines proven leadership principles with sustainable performance strategies to help you lead more effectively. Each episode delivers practical insights on building high-performing teams while creating healthier work environments. Whether you're exploring fundamental leadership concepts, learning from experts guests or discovering new approaches to sustainable success, you'll gain actionable strategies to elevate both your leadership impact and your team's wellbeing. Join us to discover how the best leaders achieve outstanding results while maintaining balance - because sustainable high performance is the future of leadership.
Episodes
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Alfred Chidembo to explore the transformative power of Ubuntu—an ancient African philosophy that emphasizes our interconnectedness and collective humanity. Alfred shares his extraordinary journey from a small Zimbabwean village to becoming a thought leader on compassionate leadership in Australia. His powerful insights on leading with empathy, gratitude, and genuine human connec...
Employee engagement is declining—and in this solo episode, I’m sharing why a regular, human check-in could be the most underrated leadership tool you’re not using. I’ll walk you through how a 30-minute chat over coffee can make all the difference, how I track my team’s wellbeing with a simple 1 to 10 scale, and why noticing the trend is more important than any one-off answer. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead with m...
In this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jodie Lowinger, a clinical psychologist and anxiety mindset expert who shows us how anxiety can actually be our superpower. Dr. Jodie shares her four-step Mind Strength Method to help leaders curb anxiety, conquer worry, and build resilience. We explore what anxiety really is, how it impacts leadership, and practical strategies to transform anxiety fr...
Every interaction you have as a leader creates waves that extend far beyond what you can see. In this episode, I explore the science behind emotional contagion and mirror neurons, revealing how your mood as a leader directly impacts team performance and wellbeing. Discover why checking your emotional state before entering the workplace is a non-negotiable leadership skill.
Through a famous compelling case study, I illu...
In a world where busyness is worn like a badge of honour, leadership expert Brendon Le Lievre is challenging the status quo. As an executive coach and advocate for unbusy leadership, Brendon shares powerful insights on how leaders can move beyond the frantic, always-on culture and instead focus on impact, effectiveness, and wellbeing. In this conversation, we explore why so many leaders are burning out, the hidden cos...
In this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I explore the power of letting go and shifting focus from controlling others to managing our own responses. We introduce the Let Them Theory, popularised by Mel Robins, which helps leaders reduce stress, navigate challenges, and create more balance in their lives.
By embracing this approach, leaders can build resilience, improve relationships, and focus on what truly matt...
In this final episode of 2024, I explore why taking proper holidays isn't just a luxury—it's a biological necessity. Drawing from leading research, including the Framingham Heart Study and findings from Ernst & Young, I reveal how extended breaks significantly impact our health, wellbeing and professional performance, with evidence showing that even small increases in holiday time can improve performance...
In today's episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, we dive deep into the journey from burnout to brilliance with leadership expert Trudy MacDonald. Trudy shares fascinating insights about why 38% of Australian workers are experiencing burnout.
Drawing from her own experience of burnout as a CEO, and her extensive work with organisations, Trudy reveals practical strategies for building psychological safe...
In this episode, we explore how setting clear intentions can transform your leadership journey and daily life. Building on insights from Dr Adam Fraser about The Third Space, we examine how different segments of your day require unique energy and presence. You'll discover how this practice can help you transition more effectively between your various roles - whether as a leader, parent, or partner - allowing you ...
In today's episode, we're diving into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of wellbeing - our financial health. I'm joined by financial coach Sloan Wilkins, who shares powerful insights into how financial stress impacts both our personal lives and workplace performance.
We explore why nearly 3 million Australian employees are experiencing financial stress, and how this affects everything from productiv...
In this week's episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, we explore the transformative power of awe and its profound impact on leadership and personal wellbeing. Awe, that feeling of wonder and reverence experienced when encountering something vast or beyond our understanding, isn't limited to grand natural spectacles or cosmic revelations. We discuss how awe can be found in everyday moments - from acts of kin...
In this weeks episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast I sat down with Dr Adam Fraser. Adam is a peak performance researcher, author and keynote speaker. We talked about his research and why he takes on the projects he does, we talked about his book The Third Space and strategies for increasing wellbeing, and he gave some amazing practical advice on how you can shut down your inner critic, who he affectionately calls Ke...
In this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I explore the pervasive challenge of uncertainty and its impact on our lives and leadership. I share my personal experiences with anxiety stemming from uncertainty and discuss an intriguing study that reveals how uncertainty can be more stressful than a guaranteed negative outcome. To help listeners understand their own coping mechanisms, I introduce six common archetype...
In today’s episode of The Balanced Leader podcast, I sat down with Lachlan Rowston, co-owner of the Lockeroom Gym, a podcast host and a personal trainer. This episode is all about how leaders can integrate regular exercise and healthy habits into their busy lifestyle. We covered a lot of ground including the benefits of fitness for leaders in high-pressure roles, strategies for maintaining consistent exercise routines...
Are you stuck in a job that feels like a daily grind? You're not alone. In this weeks episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I dive into the fascinating Japanese concept of Ikigai - your reason for being. I'll show you how this powerful idea can revolutionise your approach to work and life, potentially transforming your career from a source of stress to a path of genuine satisfaction and purpose. We'll...
In this episode of The Balanced Leader podcast, I got the chance to interview my colleague Dr. Tom Hammond, a clinical and sports psychologist with extensive experience in organisational wellbeing. Tom shares insights from his journey, which began with working with Olympic athletes and transitioned into consulting for organisations on performance and wellbeing strategies. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the...
In part two of this two-part special episode of the Balanced Leader podcast, I introduce the Gibbs Cycle as a formal tool which can help listeners go deeper in their reflective practice. I explain how the model can enhance reflective practice by offering a structured approach to analysing experiences. Through six detailed stages—Description, Feelings, Evaluation, Analysis, Conclusion, and Action Plan—listeners are gui...
In this first part in a two part series of The Balance Leader Podcast, I introduce you to reflective practice, a powerful tool I've used for years in leadership development and in my personal life. I explain how reflective practice involves looking back on experiences to learn and improve. I discuss the many benefits of this approach, including better decision-making, enhanced emotional intelligence, improved tea...
Joining us on the podcast today is Jessica Spendlove, a renowned high-performance coach and sports dietitian who has worked with some of Australia's top athletes and corporate leaders. Jess's impressive client list reads like a who's who of Australian sports, including the GWS Giants in the AFL, the Cronulla Sharks in the NRL, the Giants Netball team, and the Sydney Kings in the NBL, among other elite s...
In this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, I discuss the constant rush many leaders experience and the importance of slowing down for overall wellbeing and effective leadership.
I talk about my own personal struggles with always being in a hurry and highlight the benefits of adopting a slower pace, including improved mental clarity, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving abilities. I outline some of the prac...
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