The Leadership Project Podcast

In this episode our founder and host, Mick Spiers, makes a special announcement.

Due to popular demand, The Leadership Project podcast will now be broadcast twice per week.

Initially, this will be to get through a backlog of guest interviews.  These are interviews we have recorded over an extended period of time.  Our guest share their time, wisdom, and insights on leadership with us and we owe it to them to share...

💭 What are timeless strategies in retaining information in a world where it is often forgotten?

Jesan Sorrells is the CEO and founder of HSCT Publishing, the home of the Leadership Box, the podcast host of Leadership Lessons from the Great Books and the author of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership.

In this episode, Jesan shares how the digital era reshapes our quest for meaning and the...

💭 Have you ever wondered how you can multiply your impact through community transformation?

Wendy H. Steele, the luminary behind Impact 100, joins us to share how a single vision can ignite a global movement. Through personal experiences and the evolution of Impact 100, Wendy encourages us to look beyond our daily grind and consider the legacy we aspire to leave in our communities.

In this episode, Wendy stirs yo...

💭 What does it mean to be a Leader of Significance?

Mosongo Moukwa shares his inspirational story that took him from the jungles of the Congo to the boardrooms of North America which led him to become a best-selling author of the book, “Be a Leader of Significance”.

In this episode, Mosongo talks about how impactful leadership can steer company culture towards a haven of energy and productivity.  He also emphasiz...

💭 Does ego get in the way of your leadership?

Christie Garcia is a leadership coach, a facilitator and a speaker, and the founder of Mindful Choice Leadership Academy. She specializes in helping leaders with their self-awareness and management of ego.

If you've ever struggled with the shift from a superstar individual contributor to a team leader, this episode promises not only insights but also practical ...

💭 How has reading a book changed your life today?

Nick Hutchinson, the brains behind BookThinkers, joins the Leadership Project Podcast to discuss how listening to a business podcast during his everyday commute to internship propelled him to start his own business that bridges authors with lifelong learners.

In our conversation with Nick, we examine the journey of igniting change through literature by integratin...

💭 Are you ready to get into the driver’s seat of pursuing a fulfilling career?

Randi Roberts is the founder of Fulfilling Career Happy Life where she helps people find a career that not only pays the bills but fills your soul with joy. Randi, through her transition from the pharmaceutical industry to coaching, embodies the courage and insight needed to make such life-altering decisions.

In this episode, Randi and...

💭 How do you navigate change through high-stakes leadership?

Sally Henderson is an esteemed High Stakes Leadership Mentor known for her Real Method. 

In our conversation, we weave through the bespoke PRIME model for team development, examining how personalized programs can yield tangible results for C-suite executives. Sally underscores the value of mentorship and the "iron team" concept, emphasizing th...

💭 Are you living a life by design or by default?

This week, we sit with award-winning entrepreneur CEO, Dianna Kokoszka. Her own siblings' battle with brain tumors sparked her crusade in neuroscience and brain training. In this episode, Dianna unravels her philosophy of transformation, explaining how repetitive, intentional thought patterns can lead to the rebirth of one's identity and reality, as she's det...

Today’s special guest is our very own Therese 'Sei' Spiers. Sei is the co-founder of The Leadership Project.  We are now three years and 150 episodes in, and Sei has been there every step of the way.

In today’s episode, we hear about Sei’s journey to become the leader and thought leader she is today. She shares her journey from quiet introvert to thought leader on LinkedIn with close to 10,000 followers.

💭 Are you having trouble with scaling your business?

Andy Hite helps leaders to find their full potential and to live full lives by working on the principles of leading powerfully, loving deeply and living fully. As we dissect his philosophy on scaling minds, it becomes clear how leading with conviction, loving with depth, and living a life of purpose can not only revolutionize our approach to leadership but also infuse ...

💭 What does it mean to be truly rich?

Ken Rusk helps individuals follow a purpose-driven life without having to follow society's definition of a “rewarding life”.

Ken illustrates how shunning the traditional education route at 19 led him to a flourishing business empire, proving that success doesn't always come with a degree but can be built with ambition and the right mindset. He shares personal storie...

💭 Are you ready to gather a flight log of strategic insights from a former fighter pilot?

Christian 'Boo' Boucousis is a former fighter pilot who now commands the boardroom as CEO of Afterburner, helping organisations to take an approach of a fighter pilot in developing leaders.

Our conversation takes flight as Boo shares his journey from an aspiring aviator to a seasoned jet jockey, revealing how the v...

💭 Ever wondered how the smooth, improvisational flow of a jazz band could teach us about skyrocketing productivity in the workplace?

Gerald J. Leonard is the CEO of the Productivity Intelligence Institute where he focuses on helping people to master productivity so they can unlock their full potential for success. He harmonizes both worlds of music and business, emphasizing how teams can flourish by embracing the collabo...

💭 Have you ever wondered how you can extend your impact across the world?

Rusty Shelton is the influential mind behind Zilker Media and the author of "The Authority Advantage”. He reveals the power of thought leadership and the profound impact books have in our hyper-connected world. From a fervent intern to a guiding light for authors and leaders, Rusty unwraps his own narrative and the pivotal role of authenticity ...

💭 What shapes your leadership abilities?

When faced with this daunting question, we often overlook the shadows of our past. Yet, it is exactly these hidden influences that executive coach Cynthia Corsetti expertly brings to light. She helps leaders and top performers to resolve things from their past that are preventing them from being successful in their present and their future.

Cynthia opens up about her own e...

💭 Ever wonder how true leaders nurture success in small businesses? 

Bill Nikolouzakis is an esteemed keynote speaker, executive coach, and growth consultant. This conversation takes a deep dive into the challenges and victories that shape the entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the pivotal role of business acumen in weathering the storm of the initial five years.

Bill sheds light on the transformative power of embracing...

💭 How do you foster a growth-focused culture through feedback?

Aga Bajer is the CEO and founder of Culture Brained,  a virtual community that helps leaders build cultures that foster belonging, innovation, and high performance. Her interest in organizational culture started as she grew up in a totalitarian regime where despite the government having absolute power over its people, it did not have full control over how peop...

💭 How do you start 2024 on a successful note?

Richard Flint is an author of 19 books, a sought-after speaker, trainer, and coach who has dedicated his life to helping others find success in life. His in-depth study of human behavior started with his personal experience of having a traumatic childhood. This was when he first realized that the top need of humans is to know that they matter. Since then, he has lived to help others wit...