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The Evolution Partners
A place for the world’s leading thinkers, planners and doers. The Evolution Partners is a weekly podcast hosted by Brad Giles. Join Brad as he engages in conversations with some of the world’s sharpest minds, learning a bit more about them and delving into what makes them tick.
Episodes
The Evolution PartnersE56 | Systems and AI Champion with David Jenyns
David Jenyns is an Australian entrepreneur, author, and systems expert who founded SYSTEMology to help business owners free themselves from daily operations…
The Evolution PartnersE55 | Proximity and Outthinking the Competition with Kaihan Krippendorf
Kaihan Krippendorf, former McKinsey consultant and founder of OutThinker Networks, has helped global companies generate over $3 billion in new revenue through…
The Evolution PartnersE54 | The CEO Whisperer with Cameron Herold
Cameron Herold – dubbed the CEO Whisperer – shares how he scaled 1800-GOT-JUNK? from $2M to $106M in six years, helped build billion-dollar…
The Evolution PartnersE53 | How to Build a Billion-Dollar Business with Purpose and Profit with Radek Sali
Radek Sali transformed Swisse Wellness from a $13 million operation into a $650 million global brand, ultimately selling it for $2.1 billion. Radek shares the…
The Evolution PartnersE52 | The Intersection of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership with Jim Grant
Jim Grant has more than 25 years’ experience helping executives across Australia build emotionally intelligent, high-performing teams. Jim explains why…
The Evolution PartnersE51 | Someone has to be the most expensive, why not you? with Andrew Griffiths
Andrew Griffiths, Australia’s leading small business author and global speaker, urges entrepreneurs to charge what they’re worth by building…
The Evolution PartnersE50 | Plastic Bank and the currency of hope with David Katz
Plastic Bank transforms plastic waste into currency, creating a powerful solution to two global issues: ocean pollution and poverty. Founded by David Katz, the…
The Evolution PartnersE49 | Rethinking Two Weeks’ Notice with Robert Glazer
Robert Glazer is a best-selling author, speaker, and founder of the award-winning agency, Acceleration Partners. He challenges the outdated model of employee…
The Evolution PartnersE48 | Selling with authenticity and integrity with Larry Levine
Larry Levine is a passionate advocate for authenticity in sales. With more than 30 years in B2B tech sales, Larry shares how his early struggles selling…
The Evolution PartnersE47 | Never Lose an Employee again PART 2 with Joey Coleman
Award-winning speaker and author Joey Coleman returns with his strategic roadmap to attract, retain, and inspire employees – from first impression to…
The Evolution PartnersE46 | Never Lose an Employee again PART 1 with Joey Coleman
Bestselling author and renowned speaker Joey Coleman returns to The Evolution Podcast to shares his thoughts on how the first 100 days can make or break…
The Evolution PartnersE45 | The Art of the People Game with Ashley Ross
Ashley Ross, a veteran coach with 39 years of experience, has worked across multiple sports and countries, coaching at all levels, from grassroots to world…
The Evolution PartnersE44 | Leading Wellbeing with Fleur Heazlewood
Fleur Hazelwood is a leadership expert, author, and founder of the Blueberry Institute, specialising in building high-performance workplace cultures that…
The Evolution PartnersE43 | Navigating uncertainty in AI and the workplace with Martin Bean
Professor Martin Bean CBE is a globally recognised education futurist, workplace strategist, and former leader of The Open University, RMIT, and FutureLearn…
The Evolution PartnersE42 | Peak performance without the collateral damage – Dr Adam Fraser
Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher, author, and keynote speaker who helps individuals and organisations push beyond their potential without the…
The Evolution PartnersE41 | Winning the Great Game of Business with Rich Armstrong
Rich Armstrong is a leading expert in open-book management and employee ownership. With more than 34 years of experience at SRC Holdings Corporation, a 100%…
The Evolution PartnersE40 | Family capital and legacy with Stuart Wesley
Stuart Wesley has dedicated his career to coaching, organisational development, and helping leaders build workplaces where people thrive. With a rich…
The Evolution PartnersE39 | The Science of Sales with Dave Kurlan
Dave Kurlan is a sales industry legend – a pioneer, bestselling author, and the brains behind the world’s most predictive sales assessments. For…
The Evolution PartnersE38 | The Hive Mind at Work with Siobhan McHale
Siobhan McHale, a global leader in organizational change, has transformed workplaces across four continents, notably leading a seven-year initiative at ANZ…
The Evolution PartnersE37 | Accelerating Excellence PART 2 with James King
Performance expert James King continues his discussion from last episode on high performance, drawing from his experience working with elite athletes and…
The Evolution PartnersE36 | Accelerating Excellence PART 1 with James King
James King is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and performance expert with a background in trading, technology, and investment management. He has passed…
The Evolution PartnersE35 | Toolkit for Turbulence with Graham Winter
Graham Winter is a renowned psychologist, consultant, and best-selling author. He has worked with elite organisations, including Australian Olympic Teams, the…
The Evolution PartnersE34 | Getting Your People to Step Up with Shivani Gupta
Entrepreneur, business coach, and speaker Shivani Gupta has 30+ years of experience helping businesses thrive by engaging and nurturing talent. Shivani shares…
The Evolution PartnersE33 | Never Lose A Customer Again with Joey Coleman
Joey Coleman helps companies retain customers and employees using his 100-day methodology. He’s an award-winning speaker and best-selling author, with…
The Evolution PartnersE32 | Debunking Growth Myths with Dr Gary Kunkle
Dr. Gary Kunkle is an economist and thought leader on management decisions driving sustained, profitable growth. He leads the Tugboat Institute’s…
The Evolution PartnersE31 | Understanding how uniqueness leads to greatness with David Rendall
David Rendall grew up in Milwaukee, overcoming challenges with determination and resourcefulness. With a Doctor of Management degree and a background in…
The Evolution PartnersE30 | Pricing, Profit and Inflation with Hermann Simon
Hermann Simon, an expert in strategy, marketing, and pricing, is the Founder and Honorary Chairman of Simon-Kucher, the world’s leading price consultancy. A…
The Evolution PartnersE29 | Unlocking your potential to achieve greatness with Gina Mollicone-Long
Gina Mollicone-Long is a renowned speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has spent 25 years helping thousands unlock their potential. With a background in…
The Evolution PartnersE28 | Hiring Sales A Players with Greg Gladman
Greg Gladman is the Managing Director of Sales Leadership and Performance (SLP), with offices in Australia and the USA, specialising in building…
The Evolution PartnersE27 | The Habits of High Performing Teams with Erik Kruger
Eric Kruger is a globally acclaimed leadership keynote speaker, author and a thought leader in leadership and team development, whose insights and strategies…
The Evolution PartnersE26 | The 7 hidden reasons employees leave with Leigh Branham
Leigh Branham is a leading expert in employee engagement and retention, with a deep understanding of the root causes of employee turnover. As the founder of…
The Evolution PartnersE25 | High Performance through happy people with Elaine Jobson
Elaine Jobson has more than 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, working with top entrepreneurs and leading JETS Fitness as COO in 2013…
The Evolution PartnersE24 | The human side of leadership with Mo Fathelbab
Mo Fathelbab is a seasoned entrepreneur, leadership coach, and founder of Forum Resources Network, renowned for fostering authentic connections and impactful…
The Evolution PartnersE23 | Building a Billion Dollar Cult Brand with Barb De Corti
Barb de Corti is a passionate entrepreneur who has grown her business, ENJO Australia and Santé Skincare, from selling microfibre cloths at expos to achieving…
The Evolution PartnersE22 | The entrepreneur who did with Shannon Susko
Shannon Susco is an entrepreneur and author who founded a successful coaching practice and developing the influential Metronomics Strategic Execution…
The Evolution PartnersE21 | Foolproof hiring with Chris Mursau
A methodical approach to hiring can significantly improve the chances of selecting the right candidates, making the hiring process more effective, insists…
The Evolution PartnersE20 | How business owners can use AI to make their life easier with Nicole Donnelly
Nicole Donnelly is an accomplished entrepreneur and business consultant specialising in personal development and leadership, focusing on mindset and strategy…
The Evolution PartnersE19 | Celebrate Uncertainty with John Sanei
Celebrating diversity is essential for growth, innovation, and progress. That’s according to John Sanei, a futures strategist, bestselling author, and global…
The Evolution PartnersE18 | The importance of a Coach to Achieve Real Impact with Cléo Maheux
Cléo Maheux is a seasoned business coach and consultant with a background in engineering, renowned for her expertise in humanising business growth and…
The Evolution PartnersE17 | The Ultimate Marketing Machine with John Jantsch
John Jantsch is a renowned marketing consultant, author of seven books, and founder of Duct Tape Marketing, known for his expertise in small business marketing…
The Evolution PartnersE16 | The Leader Within Us with Warren Rustand
Warren Rustand is a distinguished leadership expert, former cabinet secretary to a US president, author, mentor with extensive experience in guiding…
The Evolution PartnersE15 | Mental Fitness for Entrepreneurs and Leaders with Dr Andrew Miki
Andrew Miki is the founder and Chief Science Officer at Starling Minds, specialising in using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and digital platforms to…
The Evolution PartnersE14 | From Pitch to Profit - Scaling an effective sales and negotiation function with Julia Ewert
Renowned sales strategist and author Julia Ewert shares her extensive experience in sales and marketing, emphasising the importance of a trust-based…
The Evolution PartnersE13 | The importance of a coach with Mike Mirau
Mike Mirau is a seasoned business strategist and consultant with over 24 years of experience, known for his expertise in enhancing organisational performance…
The Evolution PartnersE12 | Rules for Smart Scaling - Simple Numbers with Greg Crabtree
Greg Crabtree is a renowned financial expert and author known for his expertise in business performance and capital management. He says it’s important to…
The Evolution PartnersE11 | Building a neurobiological structure to optimise your day with Sally Duxfield
Sally Duxfield is an experiential architect and neuroscience expert, specialising in applying neuroscience principles to enhance leadership effectiveness and…
The Evolution PartnersE10 | Implementing systems to enable growth - SYSTEMology with David Jenyns
David Jenyns is an entrepreneur and thought leader who founded Melbourne SEO Services. Before hiring a CEO to manage the operations he systemised the business…
The Evolution PartnersE9 | Small Giants part B with Bo Burlingham
Bo Burlingham discusses the updates in the 10th anniversary edition of his book, Small Giants, specifically on how small giants fail. He emphasises the need…
The Evolution PartnersE8 | Small Giants part A with Bo Burlingham
Bo Burlingham’s career took a significant turn when he joined Inc. Magazine, contributing to the shift in perception of entrepreneurs from dubious figures to…
The Evolution PartnersE7 | CEO Hiring tips for entrepreneurs with Brian Briscoe
Brian Briscoe’s ability to read and understand people has significantly contributed to his success. Brian is a seasoned executive recruiter with nearly 25…
The Evolution PartnersE6 | Finding a better way to do strategy, so you don’t fail to execute with Carl J Cox
Carl J Cox has led seven organisations across four continents to significant growth. Today, Carl is CEO and founder of 40 Strategy and author of Amazon…
The Evolution PartnersE5 | The way that DNA and health impacts leaders and entrepreneurs with Paloma Hatami
Paloma Hatami discusses the concept of healthspan and the shift from reactive to proactive healthcare. She highlights the advancements in technology, such as…
The Evolution PartnersE4 | The importance of effective hiring for A Players with Dr Brad Smart
Brad Giles interviews Dr. Brad Smart, the founder and CEO of TopGrading Inc. They discuss the TopGrading method for hiring A-players and the benefits it brings…
The Evolution PartnersE3 | Building a Breakthrough Leadership Team with Mike Goldman
Great people are attracted to great teams. The reasons CEOs often struggle to hire A players for their teams include a lack of clear expectations and fear of…
The Evolution PartnersE2 | Lean Marketing with Allan Dib
A lot of people fall into the trap of adopting a scatter-gun approach to marketing, hoping something will stick. Allan Dib espouses a more strategic approach…
The Evolution PartnersE1 | How to Work with (Almost) Anyone with Michael Bungay Stanier
Michael Bungay Stanier is on a mission to disrupt inherently unfair power structures. Michael’s a world-renowned speaker, teacher and award-winning author…
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New podcast! The Evolution Partners
Each week Brad talks with the world’s leading thinkers, planners and doers who are helping to build great companies in their own way. We learn how the work…