CEO: Behind the Scenes

What started as a personal frustration became a mission to rebuild an entire industry. Shaun Noorian, Founder and CEO of Empower Pharmacy – now the largest compounding pharmacy in the United States – is challenging the traditional model with a business designed for speed, affordability and patient-first care.

In this episode, Noorian shares how he scaled a business that sidesteps traditional supply chains. In the process, he’s revolutionizing how medicine is made and putting control back in the hands of doctors and patients. It’s a candid look at what happens when innovation collides with one of the world’s most powerful industries.

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Growing up in inner-city Pittsburgh during the collapse of the steel industry, Vincent J Delie Jr learned early the value of grit, kindness and relentless work ethic. Now Chairman, President and CEO of F.N.B. Corporation, he shares how those roots shaped his leadership style, fueled a passion for innovation and helped him transform a struggling rural bank into a digitally driven powerhouse.

In this inspiring conversation, Delie opens up about overcoming early struggles with dyslexia, building a winning culture grounded in collaboration and purpose, and preparing for the seismic shifts AI and digital transformation are bringing to banking.

A masterclass in resilient leadership and building businesses that do well and do good.

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Culture isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the difference between short-term wins and long-term dominance. In this inspiring episode, Evan Shriver, CEO of Atlantic Constructors, shares how he transformed a traditional construction company into a mission-driven powerhouse by putting people and purpose at the center of everything. 

By redefining core values and scaling innovation through modular construction, Shriver not only achieved strong retention and fast growth, he built a culture his team won’t trade for anything.

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What does it take to prove the skeptics wrong? For Nasser Obeid, it meant uprooting his life, taking a bet on an untested business model and diving headfirst into one of the most complex and ambitious markets in the world.

In this episode, the CEO of PureGym Arabia shares what it really took to launch a global fitness brand in Saudi Arabia – from navigating cultural nuance to rebuilding strategy from the ground up. He reflects on the personal sacrifices behind the move, the pressure to deliver fast results and the leadership lessons that came with it.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone leading growth in high-pressure, high-potential markets.

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Everyone talks about efficiency, but few know where it’s really won – or lost. Andy Redfern, Founding Partner at Chartwell, has spent decades inside some of the world’s most complex operations, and he’s seen what most leaders miss. 

In this episode, he shares the overlooked levers that quietly drive transformation, the cultural blocks that keep companies stuck and the surprising reason top engineers are passing on traditional roles.

If you think productivity is just about capital expenditure, think again.

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Before she was a ‘Shark’, Jane Lu was faking a day job and hiding her startup from her parents.

Now she’s Founder and CEO of Showpo, one of Australia’s most successful online fashion brands, pulling in over US$100 million a year – all without external funding. In this episode, Lu shares how she turned fear and failure into fuel, what Shark Tank Australia taught her about imposter syndrome and why backing yourself is the ultimate investment.

Her journey will change how you think about failure. 

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In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the hidden costs of constant busyness and why it’s crippling today’s leaders. Andrew White, Founder and CEO of Transcend.Space, shares practical strategies to help you step out of the endless cycle of stress, reclaim your focus and unlock your true leadership potential. 

Drawing on his experience in leadership transformation and organizational change, White offers urgent insights and actionable steps to help overwhelmed leaders break free and lead with clarity, confidence and impact.

Don’t let busyness hold you hostage. Discover how to create space for what really matters.

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The United States’ manufacturing sector is in deep trouble. A critical skilled labor shortage is stalling production, threatening competitiveness and putting long-term growth at serious risk. With fewer workers entering the industry and demand continuing to climb, the gap between what’s needed and what’s possible is growing dangerously wide.

Heather Carroll, Chief Revenue Officer at Path Robotics, joins the show to explore how AI could be the turning point in the industry. With more than 20 years of experience in supply chain automation and AI-powered software, she shares what leaders need to know now – and why this moment demands bold action.

For CEOs in the manufacturing sector and beyond, this is an episode not to be missed. 

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Burnout isn’t a badge of honor – it’s a signal that something needs to change.

In this episode, bestselling author and Feel Better, Live More host Dr Rangan Chatterjee shares the habits, mindset shifts and small daily decisions that keep high performers healthy, focused and effective over the long haul.

He explains why most stress is self-generated, the one evening habit that sharpens your thinking and why purpose is the most underrated advantage in business.

A must-listen for any leader who wants to perform at their best without burning out.

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What if the real power of business had nothing to do with profit?

In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Nobel Peace Prize winner Professor Muhammad Yunus shares the radical idea that upended global finance – and the quiet revolution it sparked. 

From granting small loans to struggling villagers to spearheading a worldwide movement, Yunus challenges everything we think we know about capitalism, leadership and success.

If you think business can’t change the world, listen to this first.

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