Building Better Humans Project

In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project, I unpack Ryan Holiday’s The Obstacle Is the Way and five powerful lessons we can immediately apply to our own lives.

Drawing on the principles of Stoic philosophy, we explore how to stop wasting energy fighting what we can’t control, shift from “why me?” to “what now?”, take the next useful action, and recognise that sometimes the obstacle in front of us is developing exactly the qualities we need.

In this episode:

• Focus on what you can control.
• Stop asking “Why me?” and start asking “What now?”
• Take the next useful action. * Ask what the obstacle is trying to develop in you.
• Choose who you want to become through adversity.
• Use the simple framework of Perception → Action → Will.

Life isn’t about finding a path without obstacles. It’s about becoming the person capable of moving through them. Sometimes the thing standing in your way is the way.

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Great leaders don't just deliver results—they build cultures where people and performance thrive.

In Part 2 of Glenn's Four Pillars of Great Leadership series, the focus shifts to the final two pillars: Lead Performance and Lead Culture.

Discover why sustainable performance is built on clarity, accountability and continuous improvement—not pressure—and why culture is far more than a set of values on a wall. It's the behaviours leaders model, reinforce and protect every single day.If you want to create a team that consistently performs at a high level while leaving a legacy that lasts long after you're gone, this episode provides a practical framework to help you get there.In this episode:

• Why performance is about clarity, not pressure
• Planning, execution and accountability that drive results
• The role of decision making, prioritisation and risk management
• Why quality, safety and commercial thinking are leadership responsibilities
• The truth about organisational culture
• How storytelling and traditions shape high-performing teams
• Mentoring future leaders and creating genuine belonging
• Why servant leadership is the foundation of lasting influence

Key message: Culture isn't what you say. It's what you repeatedly do. Exceptional leaders don't just build successful teams—they build environments where people, performance and purpose continue to grow long after they're gone.

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Are you tired of constantly being told you need to be better?

Better sleep. Better habits. Better nutrition. More productive. More disciplined. More successful. More optimised. In this episode, I talk about something I’m hearing more and more — personal development fatigue and human optimisation fatigue.

It’s a conversation Chris Williamson has also raised on Modern Wisdom, and it reflects questions I’ve been receiving through social media. Personal development should be a tool that serves your life — your life shouldn’t become something that serves your personal development. 

The Building Better Humans Project will always give you practical, no-BS tools to improve your life, but they are options, not obligations. Take what you need. Leave what you don’t. You’re allowed to work on the person you’re becoming while still appreciating the person you already are. Sometimes you don’t need another habit, another routine or another goal. Sometimes you just need to live.

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Getting older isn’t something to fear — it’s something to earn.

In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project, I explore the idea of looking at age as levels rather than years. Every level brings more experience, perspective, resilience and wisdom — provided we’re willing to learn from what we’ve lived through. We also talk about the enormous value older generations still have in a rapidly changing world.

Technology and AI can provide information, but they can’t replace lived experience, human connection and the wisdom we have an opportunity — and responsibility — to pass on. Ageing is inevitable. Growth isn’t. Keep levelling up.

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Great leadership doesn't begin with a title—it begins with the person in the mirror.

In Part 1 of this two-part Monday Motivation series, Glenn introduces the first two pillars of his Four Pillars of Great Leadership framework, developed through more than 15 years of mentoring leaders across industries including construction, defence, mining, education and business.

Discover why exceptional leadership starts with mastering yourself before leading others, and learn the practical behaviours that build trust, strengthen relationships and help people perform at their best.Whether you're leading a team, a business, your family or simply striving to become a better version of yourself, this episode will challenge you to build your leadership from the ground up.

In this episode:

• Why leadership starts with self-leadership
• Managing your emotions, habits, standards, health and mindset
• The importance of trust, communication and active listening
• Coaching and developing the people around you
• Creating psychological safety and handling conflict well
• Why recognition is one of the most powerful leadership tools you have

This is Part 1 of Glenn's Four Pillars of Great Leadership series. Next week, we'll explore the final two pillars: Lead Performance and Lead Culture, and discover how exceptional leaders build teams that continue to thrive long after they're gone.

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Quitting is easy. The real challenge is continuing to show up when the results haven’t arrived, the motivation has disappeared and the people around you don’t understand what you’re trying to achieve.

In this episode, Glenn explores the difficult space between starting the work and seeing the reward. It’s a reminder that progress is often invisible before it becomes undeniable—and that success is built through ordinary actions repeated when giving up would be easier.

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LeBron James says, “Tired don’t mean nothing.”

But does tiredness mean we genuinely need recovery—or have we simply become uncomfortable?

In this episode, Glenn explores the difference between feeling tired and deciding to stop, why our emotions shouldn’t automatically dictate our actions, and how maintaining a minimum standard on difficult days builds discipline, confidence and self-trust.

Because tired is a feeling. Stopping is a decision. Make sure you know the difference.

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Great leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about bringing out the best in the people around you.

In this Monday Motivation episode, Glenn shares his Best Practice Principles for Leaders, a practical framework developed through years of mentoring leaders across business, the military, adventure, and personal development. Learn why trust comes before advice, how to balance accountability with genuine care, why recognising progress matters, and the one leadership principle that shapes every workplace culture.

Whether you're leading a team, a family, or simply preparing for your next leadership opportunity, this episode will give you practical principles you can start applying immediately.

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What's So Bad About Being Disliked?

Why do we spend so much of our lives worrying about what other people think? In this episode, Glenn explores why our need for approval keeps us stuck, how authenticity earns more respect than people-pleasing, and why learning to be okay with being disliked might be one of the most liberating skills you'll ever develop.

If you've ever held yourself back because you were worried about criticism, judgement, or disappointing others, this episode will challenge the way you think about acceptance—and remind you that the most important approval you'll ever receive is your own.

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When the Person You Love Doesn't Understand Your Growth

Personal growth doesn't just change you—it can change your relationships too.In this episode, Glenn explores a challenge he has witnessed time and time again while working with businesses across Australia. An employee commits to becoming a better leader, communicator or person, only to face resistance from the people closest to them at home.Why does this happen? Is personal development really just about creating more productive employees, or is there something much bigger at play?

Glenn shares why the best organisations invest in developing better humans—not just better workers—and offers practical advice for both the person pursuing growth and the partner trying to understand it. If you've ever felt unsupported on your journey, or you've struggled to understand why someone close to you is changing, this conversation will help you see it from a new perspective.

In this episode:

• Why personal growth can create tension at home.
• The difference between becoming a better employee and becoming a better human.
• Why change can feel threatening to the people closest to us.
• How to communicate your growth journey without alienating your partner.
• Simple ways couples can support each other's development.

Growth is rarely a solo journey. The strongest relationships don't resist change—they grow together.

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