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The Few LeadersEmployees Don’t Believe in Your Vision – They Believe in You with Kym AliWhat happens when a nurse who’s spent years caring for patients turns her focus to caring for organisations?In this episode, Kym Ali shares the deeply personal journey that reshaped how she sees leadership. After helping open a women’s and children’s hospital in Qatar, she was unexpectedly terminated, left with debt, uncertainty, and her identity shaken overnight. Weeks later, she faced devastating personal loss. Instead of breaking her, those moments gave her clarity.Her mission became simple and powerful: help leaders create workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and safe.This c...
2026-02-2526 min
The Few LeadersWhen Leadership Gets Heavy with Mark FavaSome days, leadership doesn’t feel inspiring. It feels heavy. You’re carrying decisions that affect other people, trying to stay calm when everything feels urgent, and quietly wondering if you’re doing enough or doing it right. If that’s where you are right now, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we slow leadership down and return to what actually works when the pressure is real, the stakes are high, and people are counting on you.Our guest, Mark Fava, brings a rare perspective shaped by environments where mistakes cost lives, not just profits. A U.S. N...
2026-02-0243 minThe Few LeadersWhen Leadership Gets Heavy with Mark FavaSome days, leadership doesn’t feel inspiring. It feels heavy. You’re carrying decisions that affect other people, trying to stay calm when everything feels urgent, and quietly wondering if you’re doing enough or doing it right. If that’s where you are right now, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we slow leadership down and return to what actually works when the pressure is real, the stakes are high, and people are counting on you.Our guest, Mark Fava, brings a rare perspective shaped by environments where mistakes cost lives, not just profits. A U.S. N...
2026-02-0243 min
The Few LeadersWhy Titles Don’t Create Leaders (And What Actually Does) with Michelle Anne JohnsonIn this episode of The Few Leaders Podcast, Boo sits down with Michelle Anne Johnson, former actor turned leadership presence coach, to challenge some of the most outdated ideas in leadership today.Michelle breaks down why titles, authority, and visibility no longer guarantee influence, and why many leaders are unknowingly operating with high social power and low personal power. Drawing on her experience in television, keynote speaking, and executive coaching, she explains how presence is built internally, not performed, and why purpose doesn’t need to be a grand life mission to be effective.This co...
2026-01-2641 minThe Few LeadersWhy Titles Don’t Create Leaders (And What Actually Does) with Michelle Anne JohnsonIn this episode of The Few Leaders Podcast, Boo sits down with Michelle Anne Johnson, former actor turned leadership presence coach, to challenge some of the most outdated ideas in leadership today.Michelle breaks down why titles, authority, and visibility no longer guarantee influence, and why many leaders are unknowingly operating with high social power and low personal power. Drawing on her experience in television, keynote speaking, and executive coaching, she explains how presence is built internally, not performed, and why purpose doesn’t need to be a grand life mission to be effective.This co...
2026-01-2641 min
The Few LeadersWhy So Many Capable Leaders Feel Stuck with Marissa TeeterIn this episode of The Few Leaders, Boo sits down with executive coach and wealth strategist Marissa Teeter for a candid, thought-provoking conversation about what modern leadership actually requires. From why consistency doesn’t mean doing the same thing forever to why leaders don’t need all the answers, Marissa challenges some of the most deeply ingrained assumptions about growth, confidence, and success.Together, they explore why leadership is an inside job first, how evolving as a leader doesn’t mean losing your identity, and why intentional systems — not status or appearances — are what truly create long-term stability...
2026-01-1936 minThe Few LeadersWhy So Many Capable Leaders Feel Stuck with Marissa TeeterIn this episode of The Few Leaders, Boo sits down with executive coach and wealth strategist Marissa Teeter for a candid, thought-provoking conversation about what modern leadership actually requires. From why consistency doesn’t mean doing the same thing forever to why leaders don’t need all the answers, Marissa challenges some of the most deeply ingrained assumptions about growth, confidence, and success.Together, they explore why leadership is an inside job first, how evolving as a leader doesn’t mean losing your identity, and why intentional systems — not status or appearances — are what truly create long-term stability...
2026-01-1936 min
The Few LeadersYou’re Not Too Busy to Lead, You’re Just Distracted with Rob CarmanModern leadership isn’t failing because people don’t care. It’s failing because leaders are distracted.In this episode of The Few Leader’s podcast, host Boo sits down with Rob Carman, Senior Director of Learning & Development at NASCAR, for a straight-talking conversation about what it really takes to grow people and yourself inside high-pressure organisations.Together they unpack why leaders are becoming less available, how “I don’t know” can build trust faster than confidence, and why learning only sticks when it actually helps you win at work. Rob also shares practical leadership habits you can...
2026-01-1248 minThe Few LeadersYou’re Not Too Busy to Lead, You’re Just Distracted with Rob CarmanModern leadership isn’t failing because people don’t care. It’s failing because leaders are distracted.In this episode of The Few Leader’s podcast, host Boo sits down with Rob Carman, Senior Director of Learning & Development at NASCAR, for a straight-talking conversation about what it really takes to grow people and yourself inside high-pressure organisations.Together they unpack why leaders are becoming less available, how “I don’t know” can build trust faster than confidence, and why learning only sticks when it actually helps you win at work. Rob also shares practical leadership habits you can...
2026-01-1248 min
The Few LeadersWhy Being “Busy” Is Quietly Breaking Your Leadership with Lisa EvenWhat if the “busy leader” image isn’t making you effective but making your team keep their distance?In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, leadership expert Lisa Even joins the show to unpack the real driver behind performance: culture the everyday “ways of being” leaders model through their energy, choices, and micro-behaviours. If you’ve ever felt like your team isn’t fully speaking up, trusting you, or bringing you the real issues, this conversation will change how you look at your own presence.Lisa shares a candid moment of feedback that stopped her in...
2026-01-0532 minThe Few LeadersWhy Being “Busy” Is Quietly Breaking Your Leadership with Lisa EvenWhat if the “busy leader” image isn’t making you effective but making your team keep their distance?In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, leadership expert Lisa Even joins the show to unpack the real driver behind performance: culture the everyday “ways of being” leaders model through their energy, choices, and micro-behaviours. If you’ve ever felt like your team isn’t fully speaking up, trusting you, or bringing you the real issues, this conversation will change how you look at your own presence.Lisa shares a candid moment of feedback that stopped her in...
2026-01-0532 min
The Few LeadersThe Leaders Who Slow Down Lead Better with Amy VetterMany leaders say they don’t have time to slow down, but the real cost shows up in depleted energy, blurred priorities, and a team that learns “busy” is the standard. In this episode, Boo sits down with Amy Vetter for a practical, human conversation about the core theme of the episode: why sustainable leadership starts from within through boundaries, self-awareness, and intentionality.Amy breaks down how back-to-back meetings snowball into days that run you instead of the other way around, why “busyness” often isn’t a time problem but a belief problem, and how leaders can shift withou...
2025-12-2930 minThe Few LeadersThe Leaders Who Slow Down Lead Better with Amy VetterMany leaders say they don’t have time to slow down, but the real cost shows up in depleted energy, blurred priorities, and a team that learns “busy” is the standard. In this episode, Boo sits down with Amy Vetter for a practical, human conversation about the core theme of the episode: why sustainable leadership starts from within through boundaries, self-awareness, and intentionality.Amy breaks down how back-to-back meetings snowball into days that run you instead of the other way around, why “busyness” often isn’t a time problem but a belief problem, and how leaders can shift withou...
2025-12-2930 min
The Few LeadersHow to Know What Your Business Is Really Worth (Before It Costs You Millions) with Dave BookbinderMost business owners have no idea what their company is actually worth, and the cost of guessing can run into the millions. In this episode, I sit down with valuation expert Dave Bookbinder, a man who’s spent decades cutting through the myths, misunderstandings, and ego-driven fantasies that derail leaders during exits, acquisitions, and scale-up decisions.Dave reveals why 90% of modern business value now sits in intangibles, how misinformation spreads through “golf course valuations,” and why your people may be your most valuable asset even though they never appear on the balance sheet.We unpack the wi...
2025-12-2226 minThe Few LeadersHow to Know What Your Business Is Really Worth (Before It Costs You Millions) with Dave BookbinderMost business owners have no idea what their company is actually worth, and the cost of guessing can run into the millions. In this episode, I sit down with valuation expert Dave Bookbinder, a man who’s spent decades cutting through the myths, misunderstandings, and ego-driven fantasies that derail leaders during exits, acquisitions, and scale-up decisions.Dave reveals why 90% of modern business value now sits in intangibles, how misinformation spreads through “golf course valuations,” and why your people may be your most valuable asset even though they never appear on the balance sheet.We unpack the wi...
2025-12-2226 min
Imagining Bridges to Better LeadershipChristian Boucousis: Mission-Driven Leadership: From Fighter Pilot to Business InnovatorAbout Christian Boucousis:Christian “Boo” Boucousis is a former fighter pilot, CEO of Afterburner, and host of The Few Podcast. With decades of experience leading high-performance teams in both military and business environments, Boo empowers leaders to apply proven fighter-pilot methodologies, such as flawless execution and disciplined debriefing, to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. He is also the author of The Afterburner Advantage.In this episode, Kevin and Christian Boucousis discuss:How fighter pilot training translates into high-performance leadershipThe discipline of clarity, focus, and execution under pressureThe power of missio...
2025-10-0941 min
The Few LeadersHow to Future Proof Your Organisation in 5 Years Using AI and Strategic Foresight with Jonathan BrillAI won’t replace leaders, but leaders who use AI will replace those who don’t.In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with Jonathan Brill, Forbes’ number one futurist and a leading authority on innovation, technology, and future strategy. Tune in as we explore how leaders can future-proof their organisations by harnessing the power of AI and building more intelligent, adaptable systems to thrive in uncertain times. We break down the myths around artificial intelligence, uncover why rigid five-year plans no longer work, and reveal the small strategic decisions that create resili...
2025-09-0446 minThe Few LeadersHow to Future Proof Your Organisation in 5 Years Using AI and Strategic Foresight with Jonathan BrillAI won’t replace leaders, but leaders who use AI will replace those who don’t.In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with Jonathan Brill, Forbes’ number one futurist and a leading authority on innovation, technology, and future strategy. Tune in as we explore how leaders can future-proof their organisations by harnessing the power of AI and building more intelligent, adaptable systems to thrive in uncertain times. We break down the myths around artificial intelligence, uncover why rigid five-year plans no longer work, and reveal the small strategic decisions that create resili...
2025-09-0446 min
The Few LeadersFrom Burnout to Flow: Building Energy Intelligence with Josh Allan DykstraAI won’t replace leaders, but leaders who use AI will replace those who don’t.In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with Jonathan Brill, Forbes’ number one futurist and a leading authority on innovation, technology, and future strategy. Tune in as we explore how leaders can future-proof their organisations by harnessing the power of AI and building more intelligent, adaptable systems to thrive in uncertain times. We break down the myths around artificial intelligence, uncover why rigid five-year plans no longer work, and reveal the small strategic decisions that create resili...
2025-09-0442 minThe Few LeadersFrom Burnout to Flow: Building Energy Intelligence with Josh Allan DykstraAI won’t replace leaders, but leaders who use AI will replace those who don’t.In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with Jonathan Brill, Forbes’ number one futurist and a leading authority on innovation, technology, and future strategy. Tune in as we explore how leaders can future-proof their organisations by harnessing the power of AI and building more intelligent, adaptable systems to thrive in uncertain times. We break down the myths around artificial intelligence, uncover why rigid five-year plans no longer work, and reveal the small strategic decisions that create resili...
2025-09-0442 min
The Few LeadersFrom Vision to Action: The Power of Intentional Leadership with Brian MorrisWhat separates leaders who only talk about vision from those who actually make it happen? In today’s complex world, where strategy often falls short in execution and leaders face constant disruption, the answer lies in intentional leadership and the discipline to follow through.In this episode of The Few Leadership Speaker Series, I sit down with Brian Morris, Managing Partner of Leadercast, to explore the critical connection between clarity of purpose, effective strategy execution, and continuous self-development. Brian reveals why investing in yourself first allows you to lead others from a place of strength, how to re...
2025-09-0436 minThe Few LeadersFrom Vision to Action: The Power of Intentional Leadership with Brian MorrisWhat separates leaders who only talk about vision from those who actually make it happen? In today’s complex world, where strategy often falls short in execution and leaders face constant disruption, the answer lies in intentional leadership and the discipline to follow through.In this episode of The Few Leadership Speaker Series, I sit down with Brian Morris, Managing Partner of Leadercast, to explore the critical connection between clarity of purpose, effective strategy execution, and continuous self-development. Brian reveals why investing in yourself first allows you to lead others from a place of strength, how to re...
2025-09-0436 min
The Few LeadersLeadership Without Losing Yourself: Balancing Results and Integrity with Mark GottfriedWinning isn’t the hardest part of leadership, staying human while you do it is.In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with veteran basketball coach and leadership speaker Mark Gottfried to explore the balance between high performance and human values. Drawing from decades at the top of college basketball and beyond, Mark reveals why resilience, integrity and connection matter just as much as results.From transforming good teams into championship ones to motivating top performers, navigating the loneliness of leadership and turning failure into growth, Mark shares candid lessons ev...
2025-09-0453 minThe Few LeadersLeadership Without Losing Yourself: Balancing Results and Integrity with Mark GottfriedWinning isn’t the hardest part of leadership, staying human while you do it is.In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with veteran basketball coach and leadership speaker Mark Gottfried to explore the balance between high performance and human values. Drawing from decades at the top of college basketball and beyond, Mark reveals why resilience, integrity and connection matter just as much as results.From transforming good teams into championship ones to motivating top performers, navigating the loneliness of leadership and turning failure into growth, Mark shares candid lessons ev...
2025-09-0453 min
The Few LeadersConsistent Leadership: The Hidden Habit That Inspires Teams with Kevin StealeyWhat does it take to lead with unwavering consistency when everything around you is uncertain?In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with Kevin Stealey, an experienced leader and CEO, to uncover the subtle habits and personal principles that give teams stability and guidance. We explore how fatherhood shapes decision-making, the lessons behind his book Winning Bets, and why betting on yourself is the key to growth and success. From embracing failure and turning challenges into opportunities to using storytelling and active listening to inspire teams, this conversation offers actionable insights to...
2025-09-0434 minThe Few LeadersConsistent Leadership: The Hidden Habit That Inspires Teams with Kevin StealeyWhat does it take to lead with unwavering consistency when everything around you is uncertain?In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with Kevin Stealey, an experienced leader and CEO, to uncover the subtle habits and personal principles that give teams stability and guidance. We explore how fatherhood shapes decision-making, the lessons behind his book Winning Bets, and why betting on yourself is the key to growth and success. From embracing failure and turning challenges into opportunities to using storytelling and active listening to inspire teams, this conversation offers actionable insights to...
2025-09-0434 min
The Few LeadersHow to Stay Calm Under Pressure In Any Situation Using Emotional Regulation with Joe McNamaraActionable TakeawayLead with character even when it’s the harder choice.Learn how to steady your emotions so your team can steady theirs.Swap control for trust and watch your people step up.Use setbacks as your best training ground for resilience.Build a team culture where it’s safe to speak up and challenge.Take lessons from sport and service and bring them into your leadership.Create clarity so no one is left guessing what good looks like.Debrief with honesty and turn every experience into growth.Connect with Joe McNamara:Learn more abou...
2025-09-0454 minThe Few LeadersHow to Stay Calm Under Pressure In Any Situation Using Emotional Regulation with Joe McNamaraActionable TakeawayLead with character even when it’s the harder choice.Learn how to steady your emotions so your team can steady theirs.Swap control for trust and watch your people step up.Use setbacks as your best training ground for resilience.Build a team culture where it’s safe to speak up and challenge.Take lessons from sport and service and bring them into your leadership.Create clarity so no one is left guessing what good looks like.Debrief with honesty and turn every experience into growth.Connect with Joe McNamara:Learn more abou...
2025-09-0454 min
The Few LeadersWhy Human Centered Leaders Build Stronger Teams | The Ripple Effect Explained with Chris RollinsActionable TakeawayStart small and make one intentional act that creates a ripple of impact.Practise the five human qualities that build trust and connection.Choose kindness over being “nice” by having the conversations that matter.Identify and remove micro-frictions that quietly slow your team down.Apply the “next shot” mindset to recover quickly after setbacks.Slow down intentionally to create space for trust and connection.Use everyday moments to show vulnerability while strengthening authority.Ask “If you really knew me…” to open deeper trust with your team.Connect with Chris Rollins:Learn more about Chris Rollins
2025-09-0441 minThe Few LeadersWhy Human Centered Leaders Build Stronger Teams | The Ripple Effect Explained with Chris RollinsActionable TakeawayStart small and make one intentional act that creates a ripple of impact.Practise the five human qualities that build trust and connection.Choose kindness over being “nice” by having the conversations that matter.Identify and remove micro-frictions that quietly slow your team down.Apply the “next shot” mindset to recover quickly after setbacks.Slow down intentionally to create space for trust and connection.Use everyday moments to show vulnerability while strengthening authority.Ask “If you really knew me…” to open deeper trust with your team.Connect with Chris Rollins:Learn more about Chris Rollins
2025-09-0441 min
The Few LeadersThe Future of Leadership Why Humanity Matters More Than Ever with Anne RobieActionable TakeawayStop hiding parts of yourself at work and bring more of who you are into the room.Swap “fearlessness” for courage: feel the fear and move forward anyway.Use vulnerability as a strength because it builds trust faster than pretending you’ve got it all together.Take a pause to breathe before big conversations because it shifts the whole energy.Get clear on your personal “why” instead of borrowing the company’s version.Connect with your team on something beyond KPIs because that’s where loyalty lives.Notice where technology helps but don’t outsource the human touch.Find...
2025-09-0441 minThe Few LeadersThe Future of Leadership Why Humanity Matters More Than Ever with Anne RobieActionable TakeawayStop hiding parts of yourself at work and bring more of who you are into the room.Swap “fearlessness” for courage: feel the fear and move forward anyway.Use vulnerability as a strength because it builds trust faster than pretending you’ve got it all together.Take a pause to breathe before big conversations because it shifts the whole energy.Get clear on your personal “why” instead of borrowing the company’s version.Connect with your team on something beyond KPIs because that’s where loyalty lives.Notice where technology helps but don’t outsource the human touch.Find...
2025-09-0441 min
The Few LeadersPreparation to Presence: Intentional Leadership Insights with Liz BrunnerActionable TakeawayLearn how to build real confidence instead of just looking the partDiscover the simple shift that makes your presence felt the moment you walk into a roomStop “winging it” and master the preparation habits that set leaders apartUnlock the secret to crafting stories that grab attention in the first 10 secondsFind out how to break free from limiting beliefs and silence imposter syndromePractise authenticity without oversharing by knowing who has earned the right to your storyConnect the dots of your own career journey and turn it into a powerful leadership narrativeAlign your body, mind, and relationships so you...
2025-09-0438 minThe Few LeadersPreparation to Presence: Intentional Leadership Insights with Liz BrunnerActionable TakeawayLearn how to build real confidence instead of just looking the partDiscover the simple shift that makes your presence felt the moment you walk into a roomStop “winging it” and master the preparation habits that set leaders apartUnlock the secret to crafting stories that grab attention in the first 10 secondsFind out how to break free from limiting beliefs and silence imposter syndromePractise authenticity without oversharing by knowing who has earned the right to your storyConnect the dots of your own career journey and turn it into a powerful leadership narrativeAlign your body, mind, and relationships so you...
2025-09-0438 min
The Few LeadersLeading with Trust: Kristen Ziman on the Real Power of Human-Centered LeadershipActionable TakeawayLearn how to fight apathy in your team and reignite real engagement.Discover why choosing optimism changes the way you lead and perform.Tap into the three things every person craves at work: autonomy, mastery, and purpose.Find out how a single voice can disrupt negativity and shift an entire culture.Use transparency and vulnerability to build unshakeable trust.Stop fearing mistakes and learn the simple three-step apology that turns failure into respect.Redefine authority by loving your people more than your position.Connect with Kristen Ziman:Learn more about Kristen Ziman...
2025-09-0453 minThe Few LeadersLeading with Trust: Kristen Ziman on the Real Power of Human-Centered LeadershipActionable TakeawayLearn how to fight apathy in your team and reignite real engagement.Discover why choosing optimism changes the way you lead and perform.Tap into the three things every person craves at work: autonomy, mastery, and purpose.Find out how a single voice can disrupt negativity and shift an entire culture.Use transparency and vulnerability to build unshakeable trust.Stop fearing mistakes and learn the simple three-step apology that turns failure into respect.Redefine authority by loving your people more than your position.Connect with Kristen Ziman:Learn more about Kristen Ziman...
2025-09-0453 min
The Few LeadersHabits That Outlasts Motivation: The Secret to Discipline and Long-Term Success with Cam F AwesomeActionable TakeawayRedefine your story – Rewrite the narrative you tell yourself.Build habits that outlast motivation – Show up consistently every day.Play the long game – Let small efforts compound over time.Master emotional control – Stay calm and strategic under pressure.Be intentional with your image – Align brand with your values.Turn adversity into advantage – Use setbacks to grow stronger.Lead from self-awareness – Lead with confidence and humility.Connect with Cam F Awesome:Learn more about Cam F AwesomeCam on LinkedInCam on InstagramCam on XConnect with Christian "Boo" Boucousis...
2025-09-041h 08The Few LeadersHabits That Outlasts Motivation: The Secret to Discipline and Long-Term Success with Cam F AwesomeActionable TakeawayRedefine your story – Rewrite the narrative you tell yourself.Build habits that outlast motivation – Show up consistently every day.Play the long game – Let small efforts compound over time.Master emotional control – Stay calm and strategic under pressure.Be intentional with your image – Align brand with your values.Turn adversity into advantage – Use setbacks to grow stronger.Lead from self-awareness – Lead with confidence and humility.Connect with Cam F Awesome:Learn more about Cam F AwesomeCam on LinkedInCam on InstagramCam on XConnect with Christian "Boo" Boucousis...
2025-09-041h 08
The Few LeadersBreak Free From Mediocrity in 30 Days Using These Growth Mindset Strategies with Keith SampsonActionable TakeawayStart owning your reactions. They will shape your life more than the events themselves.Ask yourself today: Am I willing to do the work to grow?Stop chasing approval. Build so much self-worth that you no longer need it.Step out of your comfort zone. It is the only place growth happens.Turn your pain into power. Use it as fuel, not an anchor.Define your purpose. Give yourself a reason to leap out of bed every morning.Choose to grow through life, not just go through it.Connect with Keith Sampson:Learn...
2025-09-0422 minThe Few LeadersBreak Free From Mediocrity in 30 Days Using These Growth Mindset Strategies with Keith SampsonActionable TakeawayStart owning your reactions. They will shape your life more than the events themselves.Ask yourself today: Am I willing to do the work to grow?Stop chasing approval. Build so much self-worth that you no longer need it.Step out of your comfort zone. It is the only place growth happens.Turn your pain into power. Use it as fuel, not an anchor.Define your purpose. Give yourself a reason to leap out of bed every morning.Choose to grow through life, not just go through it.Connect with Keith Sampson:Learn...
2025-09-0422 min
The Few LeadersThe Self-Leadership Reset: Transforming Beliefs, Mindset and Influence with Corliss RassyleActionable TakeawayLearn how to peel back the layers of who you are to uncover your real potentialSpot the beliefs holding you back and replace them with ones that actually serve youShift from just saying affirmations to fully embodying the leader you want to beDiscover the quick “reset” that instantly brings you back to what matters mostPractise curiosity instead of judgement when you catch yourself reactingSee how loving who you are right now fuels the journey to who you want to becomeRecognise the influence you already have and start leading from where you areChoose daily actions that align with...
2025-09-0434 minThe Few LeadersThe Self-Leadership Reset: Transforming Beliefs, Mindset and Influence with Corliss RassyleActionable TakeawayLearn how to peel back the layers of who you are to uncover your real potentialSpot the beliefs holding you back and replace them with ones that actually serve youShift from just saying affirmations to fully embodying the leader you want to beDiscover the quick “reset” that instantly brings you back to what matters mostPractise curiosity instead of judgement when you catch yourself reactingSee how loving who you are right now fuels the journey to who you want to becomeRecognise the influence you already have and start leading from where you areChoose daily actions that align with...
2025-09-0434 min
The Few LeadersYou're Not Stuck - You're Just Not Choosing Boldly with Brett EatonActionable TakeawayDo the thing that makes you uncomfortable.Start now, even if it’s messy.Be honest about what’s holding you back.Take one small step every day.Show up, especially when you don’t feel like it.Surround yourself with people who challenge you.Define success in your own words.Make decisions your future self will thank you for. Connect with Brett Eaton:Learn more about Brett EatonBrett on LinkedInBrett on Instagram Connect with Christian "Boo" Boucousis:Learn more about Christian BoucousisBoo...
2025-09-0451 minThe Few LeadersYou're Not Stuck - You're Just Not Choosing Boldly with Brett EatonActionable TakeawayDo the thing that makes you uncomfortable.Start now, even if it’s messy.Be honest about what’s holding you back.Take one small step every day.Show up, especially when you don’t feel like it.Surround yourself with people who challenge you.Define success in your own words.Make decisions your future self will thank you for. Connect with Brett Eaton:Learn more about Brett EatonBrett on LinkedInBrett on Instagram Connect with Christian "Boo" Boucousis:Learn more about Christian BoucousisBoo...
2025-09-0451 min
The Few LeadersWhat Leadership Looks Like After You Lose Everything You Thought You Were with Joe DelagraveActionable TakeawayDon’t wait for life to slow down, decide how you’ll show up nowStart with what still works, not what you’ve lostYour identity isn’t what you do, it’s how you grow through what you faceLet people in, your community is your anchor in tough seasonsMake failure part of the plan, not something to fearCheck your culture, are you punishing mistakes or learning from themReal strength is built in the messy, uncomfortable middle, not the highlight reel Connect with Joe Delagrave:Learn more about Joe DelagraveJoe on LinkedIn
2025-09-0440 minThe Few LeadersWhat Leadership Looks Like After You Lose Everything You Thought You Were with Joe DelagraveActionable TakeawayDon’t wait for life to slow down, decide how you’ll show up nowStart with what still works, not what you’ve lostYour identity isn’t what you do, it’s how you grow through what you faceLet people in, your community is your anchor in tough seasonsMake failure part of the plan, not something to fearCheck your culture, are you punishing mistakes or learning from themReal strength is built in the messy, uncomfortable middle, not the highlight reel Connect with Joe Delagrave:Learn more about Joe DelagraveJoe on LinkedIn
2025-09-0440 min
Mitchell Levy Presents PodcastBoo Christian Boucousis on Leaders LIVING Their ValuesA lot of people in leadership roles find themselves going through the motions—busy, reactive, and unsure why their teams aren’t fully engaged. What they’re often missing is a sense of clarity and intention, the kind that comes from learning to think and act with purpose under pressure. High-stakes environments have a way of stripping away the fluff and forcing focus on what truly matters. When that mindset carries over into business and life, it changes the way decisions are made and how progress actually happens.Summary:Christian “Boo” Boucousis is a former fighter pi...
2025-04-0930 min
ScaleX™ Insider PodcastChristian Boucousis - How Perception Determines Your PerformanceIn today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we're excited to welcome Christian Boucousis, a former fighter pilot turned successful entrepreneur, whose unique journey has given him invaluable insights into performance, mindset, and business growth. Christian will share how perception shapes your performance, why failure is often the first step to success, and how changing your mindset can transform your life and business. We'll explore how to design the future you want by mastering your mindset, the Air Force's secret weapon for fast learning, and the truth about manifestation. Christian will also dive into the critical habits that determine...
2024-11-201h 15ScaleX™ Insider PodcastChristian Boucousis - How Perception Determines Your PerformanceIn today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we're excited to welcome Christian Boucousis, a former fighter pilot turned successful entrepreneur, whose unique journey has given him invaluable insights into performance, mindset, and business growth. Christian will share how perception shapes your performance, why failure is often the first step to success, and how changing your mindset can transform your life and business. We'll explore how to design the future you want by mastering your mindset, the Air Force's secret weapon for fast learning, and the truth about manifestation. Christian will also dive into the critical habits that determine...
2024-11-201h 15
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda249: Debrief Daily with Christian Boucousis
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Christian Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner, is driven by a mission to bring the fighter pilot mindset into business, helping leaders debrief daily and achieve high-impact performance through structured reflection and action.
We discuss the ORCA Debrief framework, which consists of Objective, Result, Cause, and Action. This framework allows teams to expand their comfort zones and improve performance by focusing on small, actionable steps and learning from each experience. Christian shares how debriefing, a core fighter pilot practice, can accelerate learning, enhance accountability, and drive meaningful progress in any organization. He emphasizes...
2024-10-0725 min
The Tech Leader's PlaybookNavigating Business with a Fighter Pilot’s Precision: Insights from Christian BoucousisIn this episode, Avetis Antaplyan interviews Christian Boucousis, a former fighter pilot and founder of Afterburner. Christian Boucousis shares his journey from childhood dream to becoming a fighter pilot and how he transitioned to the business world. He explains the importance of speed and situational awareness in technology and how the fighter pilot mindset can be applied to improve decision-making and execution in business. Christian also discusses the underinvestment in planning and the need for clarity and autonomy in organizations. He emphasizes the importance of creating a flawless execution system and reducing meeting culture. In this conversation, Christian discusses...
2024-04-1048 min
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur1755 – The Four-Step Afterburner Methodology with Christian BoucousisIn this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO of Afterburner Inc., Christian Boucousis.
Boo, a former fighter pilot, shed light on the Afterburner mindset, a concept deeply rooted in his experiences in the cockpit.
He explained that this mindset is not just about grit and determination, but also about analytical thinking and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
As a fighter pilot, Boo explained, everything happens quickly. There is a constant need to balance the unknown (the airplane's trajectory) with the known (the pilot's control). This mindset, he believes, is a...
2023-12-1119 min
The Focus Bee Show(241) The Powerful Secrets of Deep Performance with Christian Boucousis (Boo)(241) The Powerful Secrets of Deep Performance with Christian Boucousis (Boo)Absolutely loved my talk with Boo on deep performance. Boo, in past career was a fighter pilot and on the episode, he shares how to ensure Deep Performance in what we do. Some of the gold we covered: - Re-defining Human 2.0 – the evolution of thinking- Shifting our self-talk for greater progress- The importance of decision-making - What to do instead of building habitsAnd so much more! ABOUT Christian Boucousis, BooChristi...
2023-11-0741 min
The 7 HatsDebrief with Boo... and stay alive: Christian BoucousisWelcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Christian Boucousis, better known as "Boo," and dive deep into hat numbers 1 and 4, the soul and the entrepreneur, as we jump in a fighter jet, strap on... and claim air superiority as entrepreneurs.Selected for pilot training in the Royal Australian Air Force at the age of 18, Boo was one of only 400 to graduate as a fighter pilot in a period of 40 years. If fighter pilot was insufficient to add to his resume, Boo successfully ran four companies and now travels the world as a professional speaker. R...
2021-12-221h 00
The 7 HatsDebrief with Boo... and stay alive: Christian BoucousisWelcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Christian Boucousis, better known as "Boo," and dive deep into hat numbers 1 and 4, the soul and the entrepreneur, as we jump in a fighter jet, strap on... and claim air superiority as entrepreneurs.Selected for pilot training in the Royal Australian Air Force at the age of 18, Boo was one of only 400 to graduate as a fighter pilot in a period of 40 years. If fighter pilot was insufficient to add to his resume, Boo successfully ran four companies and now travels the world as a professional speaker. ...
2021-12-221h 00
The Few LeadersFinding Clarity In The Midst Of Adversity With Joel NeebHighlights From Today’s Episode:How to re-define "what's possible" when unexpected events derail your business plans.When "wartime" arrives - what are the leadership skills that will lead your team to victory against the odds.How to develop "situational awareness" and make rapid changes to minimise the damage of chaotic events.The mindset required to take massive action and move forward in the face of uncertainty.How to identify what you can leverage to get "out of a storm" fast.https://www.afterburner.com/joel-thor-neeb/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelneeb/:https://instagram.com/jo...
2021-10-1356 min
The Few LeadersUsing Stress To Your Advantage With Luke MathersHighlights From Today’s Episode:Understanding the concept of stress and how to applies to human performance.Discover the “positive” side of stress and how to harness it to achieve bigger results faster.Knowing when to shut everything down and restart so the negative effects of stress don't take over the body.The secret to escaping the perpetual loop of self-created stress that many humans are addicted to.How to identify the elements causing negative stress in advance so you can be proactive in managing the experience.https://lukemathers.com.au/https://www.youtube.com/watch...
2021-09-3046 min
The Few LeadersHow To Get Real Value For Your Business With Simon BedardHighlights From Today’s Episode:How the current business legislation in Australia should influence your decision-making process.What are the "do's and don'ts" when engaging a professional advisor to ensure you're not short-changed on a transaction.How to get real value for your business and cash in on all the hard work, sweat equity and long days.A hotlist of action items to expertly prepare for a merger or exit.How to mentally adjust for the next stage of your life, few people are aware of the hole this process can create (on the other side).ht...
2021-09-2351 min
The Few LeadersThe Secrets To Achieving Scalability - Even In Lockdown! With Ben TrinhHighlights From Today’s Episode:How to reframe hardship as a reference point to learn, grow and never give up.Understanding what it takes to develop critical problem-solving skills in a fast-paced business world.How to prepare yourself for the SLJs (Sh**ty Little Jobs) that everyone must learn to embrace on their path to success.Extract the art of building organisational skills to get more done in less time.Three entrepreneurial qualities to scale a global business without burning out in the process!https://www.icmi.com.au/ben-trinh/https://benjamintrinh.me/https://ww...
2021-09-1646 min
The Few LeadersThe Lawyer That Defends The 'Little Guys' with Jahan KalantarHighlights From Today's EpisodeUnderstanding how laws work in 2021 (with new national conditions in place) and their relationship to you.How to handle conflict with ease to take the stress and prolonged pain out of challenging legal events.The power of empathy in today's world and how its application can contribute to your growth.Knowing when to reconcile or bare your teeth in the legal process to achieve the best possible outcome.How to stay prepared so you can expertly handle any legal challenges that arise.Visit Jahan's Website:https://www.jahankalantar.com/
2021-09-0148 min
The Few LeadersRunning A Successful Hedge Fund With Ben McGarryHighlights From Today’s Episode:The basics of hedge fund investments and how they operate in today's world of money.Understanding human nature, the psychology of investment and what drives the market?How to find your way through a series of global events impacting the volatile markets.Understanding "short-selling" – how it works and can help investors profit in falling markets?How to maintain focus as an investor by managing emotions derived from market fluctuations.https://www.totuscapital.com.au/teams/ben-mcgarry/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-mcgarry-4236a120/?originalSubdomain=auhttps://twitter.com/totus_capi...
2021-08-1936 min
The Few LeadersBecoming A Human-Centric Leader With Peter ShepherdHighlights From Today’s Episode:Imposter Syndrome – what to do when this feeling starts to overwhelm your life and business.How to make peace with the "imposter" experience, then using it as an up-levelling tool.What it means to be a "human-centric leader" and harnessing this concept for business growth in 2021.Discover how leadership correlates to business in the automation age.The importance of engaging mentors for accountability in leadership.https://www.icmi.com.au/peter-shepherd/https://humanperiscope.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/petershepherd3/?originalSubdomain=auhttps://www.fewpodcast.com/034
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2021-07-1347 min
The Few LeadersWhat It's Like To Lead A Team In The SubAntarctic Zone with Derek StevensHighlights From Today’s Episode:Uncover what it takes to build a high-performing workplace community, whether in person or remotely.Discover how to handle value misalignments on your team and re-unify the organisation to the mission.Learn the science of effective communication in the work environment.Download Derek's "hot tips" to identify and prevent conflict on your team.Receive practical steps to deal with uncertainty in any scenario.https://www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2021/living-the-dream-new-station-leader-for-macquarie-island/https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-stevens-528aa8b/?originalSubdomain=nzhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQdd7GHh4NlxzZzUUmqTPCQht...
2021-07-0639 min
The Few LeadersEmbracing Business Disruption Through Digital Transformation With Mark CameronHighlights From Today’s Episode:What is digital transformation and the fastest path to achieving an ROI using this platform?Why a customer-centric strategy is a secret formula for small and midsize businesses to engage.How to unlock high-converting leads and change the way your customers interact with the brand.How to build a digital strategy that disrupts the competition and gives you a massive edge on the marketplace.How to create strategic value in the digital world without any complexity or prior knowledge.https://www.icmi.com.au/mark-cameron/https://www.markrcameron.com/ht...
2021-06-2944 min
The Few LeadersProblem-Solving. A Key Foundation Of Successful Entrepreneurship with Chris Rhyss EdwardsHighlights From Today’s Episode:Discover why problem-solving is a foundation of successful leadership and entrepreneurship.Unlock tools to manage the forces that keep you from moving forward towards those lofty goals.Learn a process to redefine your purpose and breakthrough limitations.Access a strategy to manage the challenging emotions that come with being in a start-up or workforce community.Download the secret to surrounding yourself with the right network to move the mission forward in top gear.https://chrisrhyss.com/https://www.icmi.com.au/chris-rhyss-edwards/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrhyss/?originalSubdomain=au...
2021-06-2251 min
The Few LeadersHow YOU Can Live Your Best Life with Dai ManuelHighlights From Today’s EpisodeWhy designing a model to live your life is essential to achieving balance.The Pain Threshold – What it is and how do you leverage it to achieve life-changing goals at record speed?Why a healthy lifestyle should be the major priority over any other pursuits.How to live a functionally fit and happy life well into your twilight years with deliberate daily practices.The mechanics behind building and sustaining a healthy lifestyle living in an instant-gratification culture.https://www.daimanuel.comhttps://www.fewpodcast.com/030Check out Dai's TED Talk...
2021-06-101h 09
The Few LeadersNavigating Leadership & Change with Campbell MacPhersonHighlights From Today’s EpisodeHow to tap into all the growth skills and assets at your disposal.A step-by-step road map for utilising “failures” and lessons as expansion tools.The 5 tenets of change to live by every day.Unlocking the importance of creating flexible strategies which can pivot as the landscape changes.The life-changing steps to follow that unlock the secrets to successful change.https://www.campbellmacphersonspeaker.com/https://www.icmi.com.au/campbell-macpherson/https://www.linkedin.com/in/campbell-macpherson/?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.fewpodcast.com/029
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2021-06-0446 min
The Few LeadersLeading A Purposely Fulfilled Life with The Bucket List Guy, Travis BellHighlights From Today’s EpisodeHow to use the “bucket list” concept to prioritise goals that inspire follow-through.The secret sequence transition from goal setting to goal “ticking”.How to build a tangible life plan that will get you jumping out of bed in the morning.A powerful process you can follow to find next-level motivation while others crumble behind you.How to invest in yourself and become the person capable of leading a famous life.Visit Trav's Website: https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/Buy Trav's Book: https://thebucketlistguy.shop/collections/frontpage/products/my-bucketlist-blueprint-the-12-steps-to-tickitb4ukickit
2021-05-2858 min
The Few LeadersThe Secrets To Effective Content Marketing with Nina ChristianHighlights From Today’s Episode:Using content marketing to separate your business from the field in today’s crowded online marketplace.The power of creating “Yes’s” in the marketing and sales process.The art and science to delivering effective brand communication to the right audience.How to build a narrative with your brand that people follow and recommend.The steps for developing the right context and content for your brand to reach the right customers.https://www.ninachristian.com/https://braveda.com/about/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninachristian/
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2021-05-2043 minThe Few LeadersThe Secrets To Effective Content Marketing with Nina ChristianHighlights From Today’s Episode:Using content marketing to separate your business from the field in today’s crowded online marketplace.The power of creating “Yes’s” in the marketing and sales process.The art and science to delivering effective brand communication to the right audience.How to build a narrative with your brand that people follow and recommend.The steps for developing the right context and content for your brand to reach the right customers.https://www.ninachristian.com/https://braveda.com/about/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninachristian/
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2021-05-2043 min
The Few LeadersSystems Will Set You Free with David Jenyns from SYSTEMologyHighlights From Today’s Episode:Learn to lead, instead of “control” so the team takes responsibility for strategic outcomes whether you’re there or not.Discover how “systemisation” is the key to growing an autonomous and self-motivated team in 2021 and beyond.Learn the art of navigating challenges and taking a concept to reality in record time.The formula to develop elite problem-solving skills, so no challenge is unsolvable amongst the team.Unlock a method for creating space to expand on the company’s vision, while the team get sh*t done in the background.Connect with David below:
2021-05-131h 02
The Few LeadersHow To Thrive In Chaos And Live A More Fulfilling Life with Lisa O'NeillHighlights From Today’s Episode:The mindset shifts to unlocking unique opportunities in crisis time.The power of taking responsibility and extreme ownership for your actions.How to distinguish between helping and enabling on your path to serving others.How to stay grounded and avoid breaking down while everyone else is falling apart.Learning to live the life you love on-demand regardless of where you’re starting from.https://www.lisaoneill.co.nz/https://www.lisaoneillspeaks.com/https://www.facebook.com/lisaoNZ
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2021-05-0553 min
The Few LeadersResponding To Change And Unlocking Opportunties For Success with Jonathan MacDonaldHighlights From Today's EpisodeLearn the art and science of designing the future with simple, efficient actions to start implementing today.The steps to channeling productive paranoia to condense time and results in 2021.Analyzing the future in measurable milestones so you can tick off outcomes as you progress (which feels amazing).How to create stability in unpredictability by developing strong rituals that compound success.How to increase productivity and become a master of stepping outside your comfort zone.https://fewpodcast.com/024https://jonathanmacdonald.comhttps://www.icmi.com.au/jonathan-macdonald
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2021-04-0159 min
The Few LeadersUnderstanding People & Human Behaviour with Natalie WatersHighlights From Today’s Episode:How to expertly identify and seize major growth opportunities in 2021.Learning to fully appreciate life’s lessons and turn them into compounding assets.How to prepare yourself (and the team) to thrive in the unknown, while others break down.How to motivate others to perform at elite levels without micro-management.Understanding the power of effective communication and the role it plays in success.If you would like to book Natalie for a keynote, you can book her via ICMI Speaker Bureau: https://www.icmi.com.au/natalie-waters/Meet Natalie Wate...
2021-03-2552 min
The Few LeadersWhat It's Really Like To Be An Entrepreneur with Lucas LaxaleHere Are Some Highlights from Today's Episode:Expensive business lessons; such as you pay cheap, you pay twice.The power behind an elite support system on the path to a successful business career.The psychology behind cultivating a “can-do attitude” to tackle any issue head-on.The power of defining your big goals in intricate detail.How to positively embrace enormous challenges in the entrepreneurial landscape.Connect with Lucas below!https://www.realestate.com.au/news/lucas-laxale-left-school-before-year-10-now-aged-30-he-has-a-3m-house/https://www.instagram.com/lucas_laxale/https://laxale.com.au/
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2021-03-1154 min
The Few LeadersThe Truth About Changing The World with Andrew MacleodMajor Highlights of Today's Episode:The first step towards designing a purposeful life in 2021.How to do what you love without compromising other key areas of your life.How to evaluate yourself objectively to enhance performance and production.How to double down on your best qualities to compound the return.How to consciously control thoughts and actions to create inspiring intention.
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2021-03-041h 00
The Few LeadersResilience, Purpose & Transformation: Life In The SAS with Mark WalesHere Are Highlights of Today’s PodcastA proven blueprint to turn big dreams into reality (with speed).How to turn life’s toughest challenges into motivational fuel to succeed.How to build the discipline to achieve goals with consistency and precision.The secret to conditioning your mind to overcome giant obstacles when other’s retreat.Simple hacks to dealing with any problem and applying yourself to find fast solutions.Pre-order Mark's new book Survivor: Life In The SAS: https://markwales.com.au/book/https://www.killkapture.com/
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2021-02-2550 min
The Few LeadersKaizen: Making Small Improvements To Achieve Big Results with Rob Redenbach Major Highlights From Today's Episode:How to use small incremental improvements to yield massive compounding results over time.The simple process you can download to embody a goal-oriented mindset.The importance that structure, discipline and consistency play en route to your dreams.Discover the secret to continue moving forward (especially on the days when CBB sets in).How to draw on hidden reserves when you need an extra boost.https://www.icmi.com.au/rob-redenbach/http://redenbach.com/http://redenbach.com/what-i-didnt-learn-at-harvard/
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2021-02-1138 min
The Few LeadersHow To Be A Consistent High Performer with Donny Singe From Manly Sea EaglesIn Today's Episode:Learn the difference between objectively analyzing actions and second-guessing yourself on the biggest stage.The fast-track to building elite endurance skills to hunt down life goals.How to adapt quickly in the face of conflict and flip problems into opportunities.How to develop world-class leadership skills that create a team of “powerful and willing executors”.The secret to overcoming complacency that can set in with tastes of success. https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2020/05/20/donny-singe-takes-us-behind-the-scenes-at-training/
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2021-01-2851 min
The Few LeadersDoing Whatever It Takes To Achieve Success with Patrick Kidd from Patricks Here Are Some Highlights From Today's Episode:How to create “luck” by doing the work and activity average business owners avoid.The secret to building self-confidence and belief to follow through in seemingly impossible circumstances again and again. How to invest in yourself and transform into a power player venturing into uncharted territory.The steps to expertly positioning yourself in a pitch to a major company.The art of brainstorming your way to giant outcomes with the right team on board.https://www.patricks.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/patrickkidd/
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2021-01-211h 16
The Few LeadersDeveloping The Right Tools To Solve ANY Problem with Jason Clarke from Minds At WorkHere Are Some Highlights of Today's EpisodeHow to expertly link daily actions with the future to provide intrinsic motivation.The steps to identifying each different thought processes to achieve the end outcome.How to differentiate between abstract thought and fantasy with a powerful twist.Creating an optimal space to trigger peak performance.How to own your ‘grey area’ and of course what ‘grey area’ is.https://www.icmi.com.au/jason-clarkehttps://www.mindsatwork.com.au/https://au.linkedin.com/in/jason-clarke-a5967737https://www.tedxperth.org/embracing-change
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2021-01-141h 01
The Few LeadersHow To Shift Your Identity To Create The Life You Want with Anthony TrucksHere Are Some Highlights of Today's Episode:How to become a “one-percenter” and achieve what only a few ever dream of.How to craft a culture of loving what you do every day.The importance of seeing yourself objectively to improve and grow at exponential levels.Overcoming EGO (Everyone’s Greatest Obstacle), that’s the thief of dreams, action and joy.The ability to take massive action and achieve giant outcomes (with speed)!https://anthonytrucks.comhttps://identityshift.outgrow.us/sloworgoquizhttps://anthonytrucks.com/aww-shift-with-anthony-truckshttps://anthonytrucks.com/books
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2021-01-0752 min
The Few LeadersThe Power In Never Giving Up In The Face Of A Life-Changing Event with Rhiannon TraceyMajor Highlights of Today's Episode:The mindset of tapping into a level of strength you never thought was possible.How to ADAPT to every situation and utilise the events to become unstoppable.The power of self-belief in overcoming extreme adversity.How to embrace the recovery process and never look back.The ground-breaking formula for defining your next great steps in life. Connect with Rhiannon via the links below:http://rhiannontracey.com.au/rhiannons-storyhttps://www.facebook.com/rhiannontraceymywheellifehttps://www.instagram.com/rhiannontraceymywheellife/
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2020-12-311h 00
The Few LeadersLessons In Business And How We Got Listed On The ASX with Tony Nash, Founder & CEO Of BooktopiaHere are some highlights of today's episodeThe value of timing in any market and the secret sauce to getting it right.The art of letting go of everything that’s holding you back and transitioning to an empowered state of flow.How to set your “success horizon” and formulate the strategies to bring this vision to life.The importance of investing in the basics and non-complex to attain lofty outcomes.How to take challenges head-on instead of retreating and shrinking.Click here to see the landing page for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/013
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2020-12-231h 00
The Few LeadersTransforming, Disrupting & Changing Business Leaders with Dr Wesley Payne McClendonHere are some highlights of today's episode:Why “control” is an outdated approach to leadership (and how to let go).How to embrace “trust”, the secret ingredient in these times of generational disruption.The power of focusing less on the process and shifting to outcomes to improve your overall team performance.The art to leveraging the current global climate to improve your leadership skills 10-fold.The basic steps required to adjust to the new normal in 2021. Click here to see the show notes for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/012Book Dr. McClendon for a speaking gig: https...
2020-12-171h 00
The Few LeadersConnecting With Your Confidence with Jordana BorensztajnHere are the highlights from today’s episode:How to connect your life's purpose with your life’s work.The secret formula for finding silver linings in every cloud.How bursts of courage are necessary to achieve your dreams.The power you can extract from a great support system.How to show up as the best version of yourself. Click here to see the show notes for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/011https://www.communicatewithconfidence.com.au/http://www.jordanab.com.au/
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2020-12-1034 min
The Few LeadersThe Secrets Of Achieving Financial Independence with Steve Torso from Wholesale InvestorMajor Highlights From Today's Episode:What are the 3 biggest "do’s & don’ts" when trying to raise money?The role simplicity plays in successful fundraising.How to communicate your business in a way that investors will understand.The art of focusing on the right things at the right time.How to develop a passion for financial successClick here to see the show notes for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/010https://wholesaleinvestor.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/wholesaleinvesthttps://twitter.com/wholesaleinvesthttps://www.linkedin.com/organization-guest/company/wholesale-investor
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2020-12-0348 min
The Few LeadersGoing All In To Achieve Success with Deb Deeth from Greater GlassHere are some highlights from today's episode:How should you define success in today's world?The power of discovering your purpose and identifying the core values that complement them.How to build a positive and productive level of self-awareness.The benefits of aligning your entire team with the company values.How essential accountability becomes in building a sustainable business.Click here to see the show notes for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/009w. www.greaterglass.com.aufb. facebook.com/greaterglassig. instagram.com/greaterglassli. linkedin.com/company/greater-glass
2020-11-2540 min
The Few LeadersSeizing Opportunities And Becoming An Entrepreneur with Jim Murphy, Founder Of Afterburner Inc.Here are highlights from today's episode:How do you build a powerful network to support your goals?What are the secrets to standing out and seizing opportunities?What do you get from where you are now to where you want to be?The revelation of seeing success as a journey, not a destination.How to develop a “FEM” Flawless Execution Model.Click here to see the show notes for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/008
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2020-11-181h 03
The Few LeadersHow To Take Ownership Of Your Own Success with Steve SammartinoHere are some unmissable highlights from today's episode:How do you shake off the industrial age mentality plaguing society?How do you transition from a manager to a high-performance leader?The game-changing difference between setting tasks and assigning objectives.What is the secret to managing a team in a world of heightened instability?How do you discover yourself and invent a new future? Click here to see the show notes for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/007
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2020-11-1246 min
The Few LeadersTurning Failure Into Success with Jen Jeavons From Pixel PalaceHere are some highlights from today's episode:Find out why you need to “lose” certain people to truly unleash your potential.How do you use challenges to fuel future success?How to know when it's time to move on.What are the key strategies and tactics for discovering success and fulfillment?Learn how to hit the “terror barrier” and keep moving forward.Why embracing your past in its entirety is crucial to achieving your best future.Click here to see the show notes for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/006
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2020-11-0443 min
The Few LeadersHow To Become Self Aware with Mark CarterHere are some highlights of today's episode:What is The 'Flow Theory' and why is it so important to your on-going success?How do you find meaning, success and fulfillment in everything you do?How does human behaviour influence your effectiveness and ability to lead?How to build awareness of self, others and practice emotional intelligence.What are the consequences of not knowing yourself and tapping into the discretionary effort principle?Click here to see the show notes for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/005https://www.markcarter.com.au/https://www.icmi.com.au/m...
2020-10-2851 min
The Few LeadersDon't Look On The Outside, Look On The Inside with Dana VulinMajor highlights in today’s episode:How random acts of violence led to the incredible reshaping of a life.The secret to staying positive and strong even in the darkest of places.Where family and support systems fit in the face of devastating adversity.The power of making a decision and eliminating all fallbacks.How to tap into an unlimited source of self-confidence.Click here to see the show notes for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/004
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2020-10-2138 min
The Few LeadersWorking On The Oil Rigs To Becoming A Best Selling Author with Paul CarterHere are some highlights in today’s episode:How to successfully manage and overcome your perceived limitations.The influence other people have on your mentality and how to set this up for success.How to foster positive relationships that support your will to succeed, especially when you want to quit.How persistence and resilience can create “luck” on the road to achieving your dreams.Why you have to taste the things you don't want in order to discover what you truly want.Click here to see the show notes for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/003
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2020-10-2058 min
The Few LeadersHow To Be A Leader For Positive Change with Amna Karra HassanHere are some highlights from this episode:What it means to grow up differently in Australia.Movements like Black Lives Matter and Me Too role’s in correcting racial and gender bias.Challenging the perception of where women of different religion, colour and race stand in today's world.The secret to staying positive in the face of adversity.How to be a force of change in the world today, and what this entails. Click here to see the show notes for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/002
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2020-10-2044 min
The Few LeadersHow To Build An Online Empire with Richard Kelsey & Geoff Huens From Beer CartelHere are some highlights you’ll take away today:Why doing what you love is so important to succeed in business.The secret to finding and fostering a successful long-term business partnership.The definition of business success and relationships.The key role and importance of engaging a mentor on your entrepreneurial journey.How to turn setbacks into advantages in your business. Click here to see the show notes for this episode: https://fewpodcast.com/001
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2020-10-2045 minThe Few LeadersThe Few Podcast TrailerGet full access to the Few when we launch: https://www.fewpodcast.comA huge thank you to our partners for helping us make this happen:Momentum Media: https://www.momentummedia.com.au/ICMI Speaker Bureau: https://icmi.com.au/Afterburner Australia: https://afterburner.com.au/Sean Soole's Inner Circle: https://www.seansoole.com/If you enjoy the podcast make sure you leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!We look forward to starting this journey with you.
2020-10-0900 min
Inspiring Great Leaders Podcastactive CEO Podcast #96 Christian Boucousis Leading Out Of The Danger ZoneChristian Boucousis – High Performance Coach and Speaker
On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Christian Boucousis about Leading Out Of The Danger Zone, fighter pilot emotions, the Afterburner FLEX flawless execution method, and how leaders can execute like a fighter pilot.
We also deep dive into high performing teams, why the debrief is more important than the mission, optimising the peak stress curve and why people aren’t the best versions of ourselves.
Christian Boucousis – Leading Out Of The Danger Zone
Christian Boucousis is a high performing leader, who was...
2020-04-1159 min
Lead FreshWhat Fighter Pilots Can Teach Business Leaders with Christian Boucousis Today we are talking to Christian Boucousis, a former Royal Australia Air Force fighter pilot who served for over 10 years. Due to a medical condition that ended his Air Force career, Boo was forced to pivot professionally. He first worked with the United Nations in Afghanistan and then became an incredibly successful entrepreneur. What enabled him to be so successful after transitioning out of his dream career? He believes it was his training as a fighter pilot being utilized as a business person. In this interview, he shares the tips that made all difference. What...
2019-09-2326 min
The Mojo Radio ShowThe Mojo Radio Show EP 229: Learn To Focus, Operate, and Debrief Like An Elite Fighter Pilot - Christian BoucousisChristian Boucousis was an F/A-18 fighter pilot with the Australian RAAF. Today Boo teaches simple yet powerful techniques the RAAF honed to get work done faster, more successfully and with precision. At Mach 1.5 fighter pilots don't have much time to think. They prepare on the ground to take on anything in the air, then get their job done. This episode is about making clearer decisions, agility, and debriefing effectively. Furthermore, it is about putting plans into action with more speed, precision and success. When people ask Boo what he does, how does he like to reply? Boo's medical discharge and f...
2019-06-021h 36