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Leadership CountsA gift wrapped in shitIn today’s episode of the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col discuss the topic of procrastination. They chat about the excuses we tell ourselves, removing fear, living our ideal life, being clear with your vision, the value of having an external sounding board, defining what you want, why golf is the learning game, taking ownership, and the power of journaling. Leadership Counts is available to download for free wherever you get your podcasts or via leadershipcounts.com.au
2025-10-2945 minLeadership CountsSliding door momentsIn this episode of the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col talk about making your own luck as Col takes us through a sliding door moment for him. They also talk about the post-Covid lag, the secret behind sales, just being nice, and bridging the gap between work and family.Reference material:The Let Them Theory - Mel Robbins The Courage to Be Disliked - Fumitake KogaThe Mel Robbins podcast Leadership Counts is available to download for free wherever you get your podcasts or via leadershipcounts.com.au
2025-09-2442 minLeadership CountsIt’s not all about usToday on the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col will cover the topic of relationships and communication.They discuss how to build relationships quickly, being on the same wave length as others, the value of asking deeper questions, building trust, how delivering the truth leads to open and honest feedback, the growth that comes from ‘tough love’, trying not to judge other people, staying curious, keeping discipline as a positive, and the villains of listening. Reference material: Oscar Trimboli podcast - Deep Listening Leadership Counts is available to download for free wherever you get your...
2025-08-2748 minLeadership CountsLet people failIn this episode of the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col talk about their podcast journey so far, control versus letting go, their experiences in coaching junior sport, the role parents need to play as spectators, tips for ‘John’, and ROI (return on impact). Reference material: Ken Robinson - You Tube Channel Geno Wickman - Shine Leadership Counts is available to download for free wherever you get your podcasts or via leadershipcounts.com.au
2025-07-3047 minLeadership CountsQuality over quantityToday on the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col are joined by their first guest, Steve Tolen.They discuss Steve’s early career in selling fish, moving into the recruitment industry, falling out with his father, needing a circuit breaker in his life, arriving in Australia to a closed office, the evolution of sales, and stepping into the ring as a boxer.Reference material: Tim Grover - You Tube Channel Alex Hormozi - You Tube Channel Leadership Counts is available to download for free wherever you get your podcasts or via leadershipcounts.co...
2025-07-0943 minLeadership CountsI grew in the darkIn this episode of the Leadership Counts podcast Col shares a very personal story about his battles with mental health.He traces the story back through the sale of his successful business, explains the elongated due diligence process, how reading about the deeds of a competitor led to a period of psychosis, the impact it had on his family and what led him to seek help. The information and themes discussed in this podcast episode are of a sensitive nature. If you, or anyone you know requires support please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.Leadership...
2025-06-2537 minLeadership CountsYou don’t own the people in your companyIn today’s episode of the Leadership Counts podcast Rog & Col will attack the big issue of leadership. They explore the difference between good and bad leadership, the importance of caring for staff on a personal level, having tough conversations, the challenges associated with being a leader, the effectiveness of time, setting people up for success by allowing them to fail and how to avoid leadership burnout. Leadership Counts is available to download for free wherever you get your podcasts or via leadershipcounts.com.au
2025-05-2845 minLeadership CountsA chance meetingYou’ve now met Rog & Col, but how did they meet?In this episode we’ll explore the story behind their initial encounter, which eventually led to the buying and selling of a business, mutual respect, a great friendship and ultimately the creation of the Leadership Counts podcast. They also chat about what bad leadership looks like, becoming a product of a toxic environment, the value of asking questions, scaling and growing a business, discovering your why, asking for help and an incident involving a kayak in Noosa. Reference material: Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary on N...
2025-04-231h 01Leadership CountsMeeting your hosts - Colin CuthbertWho is Colin Cuthbert?In this introductory episode of the Leadership Counts podcast we get to know Colin from his days growing up in Chesham, being embarrassed by his Dad’s health diagnosis at a young age, chasing his dream of becoming a professional footballer, keeping a box full of job rejection letters, and how pasta, leek, and pumpkin soup changed his life. Leadership Counts is available to download for free wherever you get your podcasts or via leadershipcounts.com.au
2025-04-1644 minLeadership CountsMeeting your hosts - Roger VertannesWho is Roger Vertannes?In this introductory episode of the Leadership Counts podcast we learn about Roger’s upbringing in West London, his hatred of school, the great life lesson he picked up from his father, doing business not always being about price, making your own destiny, sharing your feelings, and a pair of Puma Kings. Reference material: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Leadership Counts is available to download for free wherever you get your podcasts or via leadershipcounts.com.au
2025-04-0943 minLeadership CountsComing Soon: Leadership CountsSuccessful businessmen and great mates, Roger Vertannes and Colin Cuthbert from EOS Worldwide team up for the Leadership Counts podcast. In each episode Rog and Col will peel back the curtain on their experiences in business, sport and life with relatable and engaging stories to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. What does strong leadership look like? How can you live your ideal life? Who is the superior golfer? All this and more will be revealed in the Leadership Counts podcast, which is available to download for free wherever you get your podcasts o...
2025-03-1403 min