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  • E97 | BioHack Me with Camilla Thompson

    Sustained performance is not built on willpower alone. Leaders who ignore sleep, recovery and the biological effects of stress eventually compromise decision-making, energy and long-term health. 

    Camilla Thompson is one of Australia’s leading biohacking experts and executive wellness coaches, working with high-performing leaders to optimise health, performance, and longevity. After experiencing burnout, sepsis, and prolonged illness linked to mould exposure and misdiagnosis, she rebuilt her health and now helps others understand the biological drivers of performance. 

    Through this conversation, Camilla reframes biohacking as practical, accessible health optimisation, exploring recovery, sleep, stress, and personalised health strategies that give leaders a sustainable competitive edge. 

    Takeaways 

    • Leadership suffers when biology is ignored and recovery is treated as optional. 
    • Burnout often begins with high performance habits pushed far beyond sustainability. 
    • Sleep, hydration, nutrition and recovery directly shape decision quality and energy. 
    • Many leaders operate like elite athletes but neglect structured recovery completely. 
    • Biohacking is best understood as practical, preventative, evidence-based health optimisation. 
    • Mould exposure can cause profound illness, misdiagnosis, trauma and prolonged recovery. 
    • Healthspan means extending the years lived with strength, clarity and vitality. 
    • Small daily habits can create better energy, resilience and long-term performance. 

    Follow Camilla Thompson
    https://www.biohackme.com.au/ 

    Camilla’s book
    Biohack Me: The Practical Guide to Everyday Biohacks Anyone Can Use to Optimise Their Health and Longevity https://www.amazon.com.au/Biohack-Me-Practical-Everyday-Longevity/dp/1394334036 

    Books recommended
    The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life https://amzn.to/4rOSto7 

    Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners 

    Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ 

    Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/
    Made to Thrive
    : The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
    Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
    Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
    Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life) 

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    39 min
  • E96 | Story Intelligence with Gabrielle Dolan

    If you want the best out of your team, you can’t bludgeon them with data and expect it to stick. Numbers inform, but stories are what people remember, repeat and act on. Gabrielle Dolan is a leading expert on business storytelling, having worked with organisations including Australia Post, National Australia Bank and Accenture. She is the author of six books on leadership communication. 

    She explores why the brain is wired for story, and how storytelling builds trust, clarity and influence. Gabrielle also highlights common mistakes, the risks of inauthentic storytelling, and how to use simple, real stories to bring strategy to life. 

    Takeaways 

    • Stories drive action because people remember emotion before logic.
    • Leaders overuse data because it feels safer than storytelling.
    • If people do not understand, communication responsibility sits with you.
    • Authentic stories build trust, credibility and emotional connection with teams.
    • Short, clear stories outperform long, rambling explanations every time.
    • AI can assist storytelling but cannot replace real human experience.
    • Culture is shaped by stories that spread through organisational grapevines.
    • Great leaders use multiple stories to bring strategy to life.

    Follow Gabrielle Dolan
    https://gabrielledolan.com/ 
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ 

    Gabrielle’s books
    Stories for Work: The Essential Guide to Business Storytelling https://amzn.to/4kUTkBc
    Magnetic Stories: Connect With Customers & Engage Employees With Brand Story Telling https://amzn.to/4s0njKQ
    Story Intelligence: The Craft of Authentic Storytelling, Made Smarter with AI https://amzn.to/4bqrbxT

    Books recommended
    Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect https://amzn.to/470cD6x 

    Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners 

    Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter  https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ 

    Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/
    Made to Thrive
    : The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
    Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
    Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
    Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life) 

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    43 min
  • E95 | The AI Ultimatum with Steve Brown

    Artificial intelligence is no longer a peripheral experiment; it is becoming a defining force in how organisations operate, compete and grow. Leaders who treat it as a simple software upgrade risk missing the far deeper transformation already underway.

     

    That’s according to Steve Brown, futurist, author, and former Intel and Google DeepMind executive, who examines what practical AI adoption really requires. Drawing on decades of experience helping organisations think long term, Steve explains why leaders must move beyond basic AI enablement and into process redesign and AI-first thinking. 

    He explores the leadership shift from expert authority to curious exploration, the promise of digital coworkers, the infrastructure demands powering AI, and why, despite rapid change, the future should remain deeply human. 

    Takeaways 

    • AI is transforming business faster than most leaders can comprehend. 
    • Enablement alone delivers little without redesigning workflows and operating models. 
    • Leaders must shift from certainty to curiosity, experimentation, and exploration. 
    • Digital coworkers can offload, elevate, and extend human capability significantly. 
    • Clean, connected data remains essential for useful and scalable AI. 
    • AI-first companies will outperform traditional businesses that delay meaningful transformation. 
    • Rapid efficiency gains will not reduce demand for AI infrastructure. 
    • Human judgment, empathy, and connection remain vital in an AI-driven world. 

    Follow Steve Brown
    https://www.stevebrown.ai/ 

    Steve’s books 
    The AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent Machines and Radical Transformation https://amzn.to/4lxuyHW
    The Innovation Ultimatum: How six strategic technologies will reshape every business in the 2020s https://amzn.to/4dcxt6A 

    Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners 

    Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter  https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ 

    Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ 
    Made to Thrive
    : The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO 
    Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. 
    Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. 
    Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life)  

    Follow me: 
    on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles 
    on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth 

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    56 min
  • E94 | Peptides for Entrepreneurs: Unsafe Biohacking Hype or Real Healthspan Breakthrough? with Paloma Hatami

    Peptides are rapidly emerging as one of the most discussed frontiers in modern medicine and longevity science. Yet alongside the promise sits significant confusion, misinformation and regulatory complexity. Understanding where peptides genuinely fit within evidence-based healthcare is becoming increasingly important for clinicians, entrepreneurs and high-performing professionals seeking better health outcomes.

     

    That’s where Paloma Hatami comes in. She is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur with degrees in arts, commerce and law, she also holds advanced qualifications in nutrigenomics and medical genetics, including studies through Stanford University. She has founded and exited multiple ventures, including Oscar & Wilde, and now leads several health-focused companies including Actionable Genomics, MyGene, Therapeptics and Therapath Medical. 

    She discusses peptide therapy, the difference between clinical medicine and biohacking trends, the importance of pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing, and where peptides may legitimately support health span, recovery and modern longevity strategies. 

    Takeaways 

    • Peptides may shape medicine’s future, but misinformation is spreading just as fast. 
    • Evidence, regulation and medical supervision matter far more than online hype. 
    • Not all peptides are equal, and quality control is critical. 
    • Biohacking trends often spotlight therapies before science fully catches up. 
    • Peptides can support recovery, but they are not magic fixes. 
    • Lifestyle, nutrition and sleep still form the foundation of health. 
    • Illegal imports and grey-market products carry serious risks and unknowns. 
    • The real opportunity lies in careful, ethical, evidence-based clinical application. 

    Follow Polama Hatami
    https://therapath.com.au/ 
    https://mygene.com.au/ 

    Books recommended
    We'll Prescribe You a Cat: The feel good Japanese bestselling book https://amzn.to/4b6Rwlw 

    Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners 

    Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ 

    Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/
    Made to Thrive
    : The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
    Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process.
    Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.
    Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life) 

    Follow me:
    on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles 
    on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth 

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    46 min
  • E93 | The Brutal Truth About A-Teams with Dominic Monkhouse

    A strong leadership team is not built by accident. It comes from clarity, trust, high standards and the courage to stop tolerating mediocrity. That’s according to Dominic Monkhouse, a UK-based business coach who works with founder CEOs growing through the complexity of scale. 

    Dominic explains why A-teams matter, how great coaches help people see potential they cannot yet see in themselves, and why honest leadership is essential for scale. 

    He explores customer-centric culture, coaching frameworks, team performance, core values, and the hard leadership decisions required to build a business that can truly thrive. 

    Takeaways

    • Great leaders should stop tolerating mediocrity and build teams with clarity.
    • A-teams are shaped by trust, standards, alignment and honest conversations.
    • Great coaches see potential people cannot yet see in themselves.
    • Culture works best when values shape behaviour, not wall posters.
    • Customer trust grows when teams solve problems fast and own mistakes.
    • Frameworks matter, but judgment matters more when complexity shows up.
    • Scaling a business means upgrading people, roles, habits and expectations.
    • Ask yourself: would I hire this person again tomorrow?

    Follow Dominic Monkhouse 
    https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/ 

    Dominic’s books
    Mind your F**king business https://amzn.asia/d/0aaZEgGx
    F**k plan B https://amzn.asia/d/09mTDLSJ 

    Books recommended
    It's the Manager: Moving From Boss to Coach by Jim Harter https://amzn.asia/d/0687me9q
    What a Unicorn Knows: How Leading Entrepreneurs Use Lean Principles to Drive Sustainable Growth by Matthew E. May, Pablo Dominguez, Nick Mehta https://amzn.asia/d/0gWEUaXr
    Beyond Performance 2.0: A Proven Approach to Leading Large-Scale Change by Scott Keller & Bill Schaninger https://amzn.asia/d/05dKV4mr 

    Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners 

    Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ 

    Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ 
    Made to Thrive
    : The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO 
    Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. 
    Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. 
    Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life) 

    Follow me:
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    42 min
  • E92 | Lessons Learned with Steve Stanley

    Steve Stanley is a former education CEO and Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel who has spent decades building leaders in high-stakes environments. Now a Director at the CEO Institute WA and Team Smart, he designs strengths-based leadership and change programs across business, government and elite sport, including BHP, Chevron, the West Coast Eagles and the WA Institute of Sport.

    Steve shares 39 hard-won lessons he’s distilled into a private handbook for his family — principles on extreme ownership, discipline over excuses, ego control, trust, assumptions versus facts, and having the tough conversations you’d rather avoid. It’s a practical, values-driven episode about the behaviours that shape leadership, and the legacy they leave behind. 

    Takeaways  

    • Own your decisions; your life reflects accumulated choices. 
    • Discipline today prevents regret and difficulty tomorrow. 
    • Excuses feel comfortable now but compound future consequences. 
    • Ego silences wisdom and weakens effective leadership. 
    • Trust grows through credibility, reliability, intimacy, reduced self-interest. 
    • Assumptions destroy clarity; facts create better decisions. 
    • Have difficult conversations early; delay magnifies damage. 
    • Family matters most; time invested becomes enduring legacy. 

    Follow Steve Stanley
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleysteve/ 

    Books recommended
    Shift Code Leadership by Preetie Boler https://amzn.to/3MZrN5b Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners 

    Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/

    Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ 
    Made to Thrive
    : The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
    Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. 
    Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. 
    Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life) 

    Follow me:
    on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles 
    on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth

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    53 min
  • E91 | AI Human Fusion with Leanne Shelton

    AI can lift performance fast, but only if you guard the thinking, the standards, and the trust behind it. That’s according to Leanne Shelton, founder and CEO of Human Edge AI Training. Leanne shares her journey from copywriting to AI training and keynote speaking after early shifts in client behaviour signalled that AI was changing the nature of knowledge work. 

    She explains the risks of inconsistent adoption, “shadow AI,” and over-reliance that can dilute judgment and customer experience. Leanne outlines her HABITS framework for leaders – humans, AI customisation, business implementation, and tactical strategy – so organisations move beyond experimentation into structured capability. 

    Takeaways 

    • Use AI deliberately or risk eroding quality and trust. 
    • AI should enhance thinking, not quietly replace judgment. 
    • Human judgment must remain central as automation accelerates. 
    • Productivity gains mean little if standards quietly decline. 
    • Strategy first, then AI, never the other way. 
    • Train AI like a junior, not expert replacement. 
    • Consistency across teams protects brand and customer trust. 
    • Pause before adopting tools and protect long-term capability. 

    Follow Leanne Shelton
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanneshelton/
    https://humanedgeai.com/ 

    Leanne Shelton’s book
    AI Human Fusion: A non-techy human-first approach to AI for busy leaders https://amzn.to/4amblVF

    Books recommended
    The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins https://amzn.to/4aNm9v4
    The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma https://amzn.to/4tJSJq4
    The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma https://amzn.to/4az2Neh

    Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners 

    Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter  https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ 

    Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ 
    Made to Thrive
    : The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
    Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. 
    Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. 
    Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life) 

    Follow me:
    on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles
    on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth 

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    47 min
  • E90 | The Money Habit with Mike Michalowicz

    Best-selling author Mike Michalowicz returns to explore what sits beneath financial systems: psychology, habits, and the personal behaviours that drive money stress. Mike explains why successful entrepreneurs often struggle with money despite strong businesses, highlighting the tension between business and personal finances. 

    He discusses lifestyle inflation, the myth that growth fixes everything, and why true financial control comes from clarity, intentional habits, and conscious decision-making – allowing business owners to lead calmly, sustainably, and with confidence. 

    Takeaways 

    • Money stress comes from habits and psychology not income or intelligence alone. 
    • More revenue amplifies existing behaviours, rather than fixing broken financial systems habits. 
    • True financial control comes from clarity, intentionality and conscious daily money decisions. 
    • Lifestyle creep quietly erodes profitability even as businesses appear successful externally outside. 
    • Separating personal and business finances is essential for sustainable leadership and focus. 
    • Growth without discipline creates fragility stress and constant reactionary decision making cycles. 
    • Profit first reveals underlying problems forcing better pricing cost control and priorities. 
    • Financial security allows owners to lead calmly serve clients and think long. 

    Follow Mike Michalowicz 
    https://mikemotorbike.com/ 
    https://mikemichalowicz.com/ 

    Mike’s books
    The Money Habit: The Worry-Free Way to Financial Independence https://amzn.to/3NrTB2c
    Profit First https://amzn.to/46hE4JB
    Clockwork https://amzn.to/46g8ImC 
    All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams  https://amzn.to/3TSTnRE 
    The Pumpkin Plan https://amzn.to/4kN1ZE7
    Get Different: Marketing That Can't Be Ignored!   https://amzn.to/3IXfYtN
    Surge: Time the Marketplace, Ride the Wave of Consumer Demand, and Become Your Industry's Big Kahuna https://amzn.to/4kSgneC
    Fix This Next https://amzn.to/417zJ8e
    The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur https://amzn.to/3TTnsAr
    The Recession Response https://amzn.to/40xAGqm 

    Books recommended on this episode
    LAST TIME EP66 Reset: How to change what’s not working by Dan Heath https://amzn.to/4lFr8Ss 

    Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners

    Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ 

    Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ 
    Made to Thrive
    : The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
    Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. 
    Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. 
    Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life) 

    Follow me:
    on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles
    on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth

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    27 min
  • E89 | The End of Abundance: Demographics and the Future of Business

    Australia is entering a period of long-term labour scarcity and rapid demographic change driven by ageing, low fertility, and migration-led population growth. Hari Hara Priya Kannan, Chief Data Scientist at The Demographics Group, explains why these shifts matter for business and the economy. She outlines how population trends influence workforce availability, consumer behaviour, and long-term planning, and why these forces are structural rather than temporary. 

    Hari discusses Australia’s increasing cultural diversity, the challenges of attracting and retaining talent, and the growing mismatch between skills supply and demand. She also explores how generational change is reshaping expectations of work, why small businesses can play a critical role in workforce development, and how AI will reshape tasks rather than eliminate jobs, increasing the value of adaptability, judgment, and human skills. 

    Takeaways 

    • Australia’s labour shortages are structural, driven by ageing populations and low fertility. 
    • Most population growth now comes from migration rather than natural increase. 
    • Businesses must plan for constant workforce churn and intensifying competition for talent. 
    • Australia’s workforce and consumer base are becoming more multicultural and multi-generational. 
    • Younger generations prioritise purpose, flexibility, and alignment over traditional career loyalty. 
    • Small businesses can attract talent through authenticity, growth opportunities, and mentorship. 
    • AI is replacing tasks, not people, increasing demand for human judgment. 
    • Adaptability and continuous learning are essential skills in a rapidly changing economy. 

    Follow Hari Hara Priya Kannan
    https://www.tdgp.com.au/ 
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/hari-hara-priya-kannan/ 

    Books on this episode
    Adapt: Mastering change in four steps by Andrea Clarke https://amzn.to/3LtNtFC 

    Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners 

    Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter  https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ 

    Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ 
    Made to Thrive
    : The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO
    Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. 
    Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. 
    Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life) 

    Follow me:
    on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles
    on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth 

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    42 min
  • E88 | The Compass Within with Robert Glazer

    Robert Glazer is a bestselling author, podcast host, and founder of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency known for its remote-first approach, values-based culture, and commitment to developing talent. Known for blending strategy with practical leadership, Robert brings a grounded, real-world perspective to conversations about work and life. 

    He explores why so many people operate without clarity, how values are discovered rather than invented, and what happens when work, relationships, and community are no longer aligned. At its core, this is a conversation about self-awareness, intentional leadership, and living with greater consistency and purpose. 

    Takeaways 

    • Core values are discovered through reflection, not created through aspiration or external pressure. 
    • Misalignment between values and daily decisions quietly erodes satisfaction over time. 
    • Clarity about values makes difficult decisions simpler, faster, and more consistent. 
    • Negative emotional reactions often reveal values more clearly than positive ideals. 
    • Work, relationships, and community must align with values to sustain fulfilment. 
    • Crisis often forces value awareness, but intentional reflection prevents unnecessary pain. 
    • Authentic leadership begins with understanding personal values, strengths, and limitations. 
    • Values-driven choices keep people centred, reducing regret and internal conflict. 

    Follow Robert Glazer
    https://robertglazer.com/
    https://www.accelerationpartners.com/ 

    Robert Glazer’s books: 
    The Compass Within: A Little Story about the Values That Guide Us by Robert Glazer https://amzn.to/4pzAoJn
    Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice: Changing the Way Employees Leave Companies for the Better by Robert Glazer https://amzn.to/4i636xE
    Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others by Robert Glazer https://amzn.to/3R3IjQf

    Books recommended: 
    The 4-Hour Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris https://amzn.to/48dV4RC 

    Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners 

    Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter  https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ 

    Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/
    Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO 
    Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. 
    Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. 
    Bigger isn’t Better, Better is Better: Avoiding the pressure of endless growth to build a better business (and better life) 

    Follow me:
    on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles
    on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth 

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    39 min

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