The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.

The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.

We want to provide inspiration and practical tips for leaders who believe that future success requires equal emphasis on growth and employee mental health. We want to explore how we ensure that the right culture is fostered. Ultimately we would like to grow a community of caring leaders that can show that this approach is a win win in business. Good for people and good for growth and profits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Strengths + AI synergy, Claire de Carteret, Managing Director APAC Gallup

October 14, 2026 • 55 mins
Claire De Carteret, Managing Director of Gallup APAC, explores how combining individual strengths with AI can boost engagement, reduce frustration and help people do their best work. Discover how caring leaders can build trust, create hope and harness technology to build more productive, thriving teams.

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#99 Surfing huge waves, Matt Formston, Multi-Sport World Champion & Business Executive

September 30, 2026 • 41 mins
What does it take to surf a 51-foot wave when you’re virtually blind? Four-time world champion surfer Matt Formston shares how preparation, trust and a lifelong “Why not?” mindset have helped him overcome extraordinary challenges, and the lessons they offer for leadership, resilience and high-performing teams.

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#98 The care belief loop, Dani Matthews, CEO Abundium

September 16, 2026 • 43 mins
What does it mean to lead with care as AI transforms the workplace? Dani Matthews, CEO of Abundium, joins Graeme to explore how leaders can embrace AI while keeping people, wellbeing and human connection at the heart of their organisations. They discuss self-care, high performance, psychological safety, team connection and the opportunities AI creates for both leaders and their people.

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#97 Leading with Care in an AI World, Darren Moglia, Managing Director, Enterprise Works

September 3, 2026 • 58 mins
In the first episode of our new Leading with Care in the AI World series, Graeme Cowan talks with Darren Moglia, Managing Director of Enterprise Works, about the future of work, productivity and what it really takes for people and organisations to thrive alongside AI.

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#96 The good work path, Dr Kathryn Page, Author & Leadership Partner, ByMany

August 5, 2026 • 47 mins
Dr Kathryn (Kat) Page, Partner at ByMany and author of Good Work, shares what it truly means to create workplaces where people can thrive. She discusses caring leadership, psychological safety, workplace wellbeing, and how leaders can design work that brings out the best in people. Kat also shares practical insights on the future of work, including how AI can be used to reduce job strain and enable people to focus on the uniquely h...

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#95 No Regrets Leadership , Deri Llewellyn-Davies, Boardroom Strategies & creator of Ultra States

July 22, 2026 • 56 mins
Deri Llewellyn-Davies, Boardroom strategist & creator of Ultra States, explores how leaders can perform at their best by understanding the power of intentional state management rather than relying on constant intensity. Drawing on decades of boardroom experience and extraordinary endurance challenges, he shares practical insights on avoiding burnout, making better decisions under pressure, and leading with greater clarity, resi...

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#94 Family Friendly Workplaces, Emma Walsh, Founder & CEO, Parents at Work

July 9, 2026 • 37 mins
Emma Walsh, CEO of Parents At Work, shares how family-friendly workplaces, inclusive leadership, and flexible work practices can drive stronger business outcomes while supporting employee wellbeing. Tune in for practical insights on building workplaces where people and organisations thrive together.

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#93 Building a 10x WD40 culture, Garry Ridge, Former CEO, WD-40 Company

June 26, 2026 • 34 mins
Garry Ridge, former Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company, shares how caring leadership, trust, and psychological safety create high-performing teams and lasting business success. Packed with practical leadership insights, this conversation offers valuable lessons for anyone looking to build a workplace where people and performance thrive together.

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#92 High Performance Habits, James Laughlin, Author & Keynote Speaker

June 11, 2026 • 45 mins
James Laughlin, author of Habits of High Performers, shares his remarkable journey from troubled schoolboy in Northern Ireland to 7 time World Champion drummer and trusted coach to elite athletes, business leaders and high-performing teams. Drawing on decades of experience in performance, leadership and wellbeing, James reveals practical strategies for building sustainable success, developing healthy habits, creating psychologicall...

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#91 Measure What Matters, Jacob Chase, CEO The INFIN

May 15, 2026 • 40 mins
Jacob Chase discusses why businesses measure financial capital precisely but often overlook the true value of their people. Drawing from his experience across Lazard, Angelo Gordon, and entrepreneurship, Jacob shares how organizations can better align performance, culture, and accountability.

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#90 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Daily, Nick Orchard, Performance Coach

April 22, 2026 • 44 mins
Nick Orchard, Performance Coach, shares his powerful journey from near-burnout to meaningful transformation. Drawing on his experience across government, leadership, and creative industries, Nick reveals practical strategies to overcome burnout, build sustainable momentum, and break free from self-limiting beliefs. This conversation offers actionable insights for leaders, creatives, and professionals seeking to perform at their bes...

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#89 Start with 'Yes", Katrina Troughton, Managing Director, Adobe ANZ

March 25, 2026 • 53 mins
Katrina Troughton, Managing Director of Adobe ANZ, shares how true leadership care goes beyond policy to build cultures of trust, flexibility, and genuine support. From navigating uncertainty to empowering teams and embracing discomfort, Katrina’s standout message is simple yet powerful: start with yes—and work out what it takes to make it happen.

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#88 Joy at work, Alex Liu, ex Chairman & Global Managing Partner, Kearney

March 11, 2026 • 48 mins
Alex Liu, ex Chairman & Global Partner at Kearney, shares insights from his bestselling book Joy Works on building psychologically safe and high-performing teams. In this episode, Alex reveals why care is the key differentiator that gets you hired or not, alongside competence and confidence, offering invaluable leadership lessons for today’s fast-paced world.

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#87 Clarity counts most, Tara James, Founder, Small and Mighty

February 25, 2026 • 40 mins
Tara James, Founder of Small and Mighty, shares why care in leadership is a strategic advantage, not a soft skill, and how psychological safety drives performance. She explains why 2026 will demand clarity over urgency, encouraging leaders to “hurry up slowly” and lead with self-awareness, humility, and purpose.

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#86 Staying afloat in rough waters, Veronica Papacosta, CEO Seafood Industry Australia

February 11, 2026 • 38 mins
Veronica Papacosta, former CEO of Seafood Industry Australia, reflects on growing up in her family’s fish shop and how early responsibility shaped her approach to leadership. In conversation with Graeme, she explores family legacy, resilience, and the values formed long before the boardroom.

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#85 Guiding end of life care, Casey Beros

January 29, 2026 • 42 mins
Casey Beros, author of Next of Kin, shares her deeply personal experience of caring for her father during the final two years of his life and the lessons it taught her about leadership, care, and impact. It’s a moving conversation about compassion at work, supporting carers, and what truly matters when life and leadership collide.

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#84 How to finish strong for a better Christmas /holidays & 2026

December 17, 2025 • 54 mins
Anna Feringa, workplace mental health expert, and Melo Calarco, author of 'Beating Burnout, Finding Balance' join Graeme for a panel discussion looking at the challenges that many of us face in the lead up to Christmas and the holiday season. They look at ways to navigate spending time with people who drain us, managing the stress of overspending and dealing with grief as we remember loved ones who are no longer with us.

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#83 A begin with 'WE' cultural revolution, Kyle McDowell, Speaker, Author, Leadership Coach

October 16, 2025 • 47 mins
Kyle McDowell, bestselling author of Begin With We and former Fortune 10 executive, reshapes leadership with his powerful framework, The 10 WEs. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience leading tens of thousands of employees, Kyle shares how shifting from “I” to “WE” can dismantle dysfunction, reignite purpose, and transform organisational culture.

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#82 A career of contribution, Brendan Maher, CEO St John Ambulance Australia

September 4, 2025 • 42 mins
Brendan Maher is the CEO of St John Ambulance Australia. With nearly 20 years of leadership across Lifeline, R U OK?, and Movember, Brendan shares powerful insights on community care, mental health, and building stronger, more connected societies.

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#81 The Generous Leader, Joe Davis, Former Head of Boston Consulting Group, North America

August 6, 2025 • 44 mins
Joe Davis is the Former Head of Boston Consulting Group North America. In this episode, we explore leading with purpose, equity, and long-term impact. Joe shares insights from his 37-year career at BCG, his work in inclusion and transformation, and the principles behind his book The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain (April 2024).

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