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Quinn is a former athlete, coach, business owner, author and podcast host. We discuss his Effort Over Results philosophy and the importance of focusing on what we can control, including effort, attitude and process rather than just outcomes.

He shares how the philosophy developed through parenting high-performing teenage athletes, after recognising that pressure around results was affecting his son’s confidence. Shifting the focus towards effort helped improve both performance and self-worth.

We explore how this approach applies to coaching, teaching and business leadership, including the importance of recognising effort, building psychological safety and creating environments that reinforce the right behaviours rather than just measuring results.

Quinn also explains his concept of recognition architecture and reflects on his journey from poverty to Division I sport and the CFL, crediting the leaders who believed in him and demonstrated the importance of empathy and integrity.

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Quinn Magnuson

Website - https://effortoverresults.com/

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High Performance Leaders

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Murray shares the journey of building Kalamunda Kickboxing & Martial Arts from backyard training sessions into a thriving facility with more than 500 members, programs for all ages and a strong connection to the local community.

We get into what it takes to build more than just a gym. Murray discusses developing instructors from within, maintaining standards as a business grows, creating an environment where kids can learn and belong, and why discipline, accountability and respect need to be backed up by action.

We also talk about the realities of running a small business, the difference between training for competition and learning practical self-defence, supporting women in combat sports and the pressures that come with taking fighters into the ring.

https://www.kalamundakickboxing.com.au/

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24 Hour Leadership Challenge

21st & 22nd November 2026

Perth, Western Australia

More information HERE

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Jamie Henry is the 2026 Dhara Kerr Medallist, awarded to the WAFL Women’s best and fairest player for the season. After moving to Melbourne to play VFL with the Western Bulldogs, Jamie was dropped without warning heading into finals. She returned to Swan Districts in 2025 with a different focus, determined to prioritise her mental and physical health and rebuild her confidence.

After two narrow WAFL Grand Final losses, Jamie committed to a consistent off-season routine and started focusing on the things she could control. Her 2026 season followed, with improvements in her fitness, leadership and belief in herself.

Jamie talks openly about the mindset shift that helped her get there, including removing pressure, journaling, building consistency and learning to back herself again. She also shares what it’s like navigating draft years, injury setbacks, disability support work and training as a West Coast Eagles train-on partner while continuing to chase her goal of being drafted into the AFLW.

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24 Hour Leadership Challenge

21st & 22nd November 2026

Perth, Western Australia

More information: ⁠ HERE

High Performance Leaders

Whether you're developing leaders, recognising your people or building a stronger team, we’ve got you covered.

- 1:1 Leadership Coaching

- Team Workshops & Custom Training

- Operational Leadership Support

- Leadership Recognition Stories

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What happens when you decide to back yourself and chase a sporting goal without knowing exactly how it will work out?

Simona made the move from Victoria to Perth to join the West Coast Warriors in the WA Netball League after years of playing VNL and country netball around Ballarat. Despite wanting to push herself further, she had struggled to break into Victorian state pathways leading to her relocating to chase her dream.

We chat about the doubts that came with making the decision, leaving a job she loved, finding somewhere to live, dealing with homesickness and having the confidence to tell people what she wanted to achieve. Simona also shares what it takes to balance full-time work with training, games, gym sessions and recovery, along with the role consistency and coach trust have played in her development.

After winning the Jill McIntosh Medal as the WA Netball League’s best and fairest, Simona is continuing to chase the next opportunity while navigating an uncertain future.

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Hiring someone new can feel like you've finally found the person you've been looking for.

But sometimes leaders can get caught up in the excitement and start putting a new hire on a pedestal before they've really had a chance to understand them. At the same time the new employee is trying to prove they were worth hiring, bringing plenty of energy, ideas and enthusiasm. Eventually though the honeymoon ends and reality kicks in.

In this episode we look at the expectations leaders place on new hires, why we can expect them to fix problems that have existed for years. We also look at it from the new hire's perspective and why learning, listening and building relationships should come before trying to change everything.

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When someone hands in their resignation, things can get weird pretty quickly. An employee who was once highly valued can suddenly become “not that good anyway”. A workplace someone once loved can suddenly be remembered as toxic.

Why do we do this?

In this episode, we look at what happens psychologically when a working relationship comes to an end, from both the employee and employer perspective. We look at why resignations often start months before the resignation letter, why people can feel the need to justify their decision, why we sometimes need a villain and why employers can fall into the same trap when good people leave.

Most importantly, we explore a different way to look at departures. Sometimes nobody is wrong. Sometimes an employee and an organisation, simply aren't the right fit anymore. And that doesn't mean the relationship was a failure, it might just mean that a good chapter has come to an end.

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Hemi has spent the past 12 years building a career in the electrical industry, progressing from apprentice electrician to tradesman, operations manager and now general manager.

He shares where his passion for electronics began, the challenges of moving from the tools into leadership and why managing people can be more mentally demanding than working in the field. He discusses balancing multiple crews, customers and business performance while raising a young family.

Hemi also talks about earning the respect of former workmates after stepping into management, the importance of strong support networks and staying organised. Outside of work, boxing has become an important outlet, helping him manage stress, improve his health and stay disciplined as he prepares for his second fight.

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Sarros Electrical

https://www.sarros.com.au/

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Jesse Turner is the captain of Swan Districts Football Club, a five-time consecutive WA State representative and a secondary school teacher. Jesse reflects on his football journey from Bassendean Junior Football Club through the Swan Districts development pathway, sharing the setbacks that shaped his career. He opens up about being overlooked, cut from Colts, missing a Colts Grand Final after playing 18 consecutive games and the challenges of competing while unknowingly dealing with anaemia.

Rather than walking away, Jesse committed to becoming the hardest worker on the track. That mindset earned him selection in the reserves, a league debut in his first senior year and ultimately established him as one of the WAFL's most consistent midfielders and leaders. Jesse also discusses the influence of coaches throughout his career, including the impact Andrew "Pruey" Pruyn had by believing in him when others didn't.

He shares what it takes to balance the demands of semi-professional football with teaching, the sacrifices required to perform at an elite level, his teaching focus on relationships and positive reinforcement and the motivation he draws from his single mum and younger brother.

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James is a 20 year Australian Army veteran and former SASR Patrol Commander who now helps organisations develop stronger leaders through K6 Consultancy.

We talk about James' leadership journey from training to be an officer, leading soldiers early on in East Timor and Afghanistan through to commanding within the SASR, where he learnt that trust and strong relationships will always outperform command and control leadership. James also explains how leadership is developed within the Army, how the SASR approaches leadership differently and what businesses can learn when selecting, developing and supporting their own leaders.

We also look at the impact leaders have through feedback and emotional control, declining standards and accountability within leadership, managing public perception, cultural changes within the SASR and why James founded K6 Consultancy to help organisations build better leaders through long term development.

K6 Consulting

https://k6consulting.com.au/

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Nicola discusses the reality of school leadership, developing people and unlocking potential. With 25+ years’ experience across secondary education, deputy leadership roles and acting principal positions, Nicola explains school leadership structures, her student services focus, and the day-to-day realities of managing behaviour, parent communication and complex wellbeing issues using clear processes and expert support. Her core purpose is “unlocking potential,” applied to both students and staff, alongside reflection on leadership growth, networking with principals, and responding to setbacks. Nicola challenges myths about teaching and highlights the importance of relationships, honest parent partnerships, alternative pathways, balance and rest.

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High Performance Leaders

Whether you're developing leaders, recognising your people or building a stronger team, we’ve got you covered.

- 1:1 Leadership Coaching

- Team Workshops & Custom Training

- Operational Leadership Support

- Leadership Recognition Stories

👉 Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/