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The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Welcome to ”Leaders of Influence Podcast,” the podcast dedicated to helping you uncover and harness the power of your unique voice. Whether you’re a leader, an entrepreneur, a parent, or someone looking to make a difference, this podcast will guide you through strategies and insights to amplify your influence.
Join us as we explore stories, tips, and actionable advice from industry experts and thought leaders to help you step into your full potential and leave a lasting impact on the world…
Episodes
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
How Can Business Owners Turn Failure into Success? Michael Spackman Shares His Story
Michael Spackman, founder of Brisbane-based Grow Life Property Services, shares how the company grew by solving problems for commercial, government, and other…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
How Can You Build a Stronger Relationship Through Better Communication? with Beck Thompson
Relationship coach and author Beck Thompson joins Anton Guinea to explore how influence can help people feel heard, understood, and open to change. She shares…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Are You Setting Your Team Up to Fail? Jai Hobbs Reveals Why
Jai Hobbs, an entrepreneur and mortgage broker based in Noosa, spoke with Anton Guinea about leadership, influence, family, and his business journey. He…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
How Can Leaders Build Confidence and Develop Emerging Leaders? With Damian Harris
Damian Harris shares how he went from leaving school at 14 to leading a growing industrial services business, showing how experience and self-belief can open…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Why Your Biggest Failures Are Actually Your Biggest Wins with Stella Petrou Concha
Stella Petrou Concha, CEO of Reo Group and co-founder of HiveQ, joins Anton Guinea to discuss what influence means in leadership. She explains how…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
What Does It Take to Create Psychological Safety and Help Teams Learn From Failure? Donelle Brooks
FinanZor CEO Donelle Brooks shares how courage, vulnerability, and curiosity can help people build influence without making leadership about themselves. She…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
How Can Leaders Coach, Mentor, and Bring Out the Best in Their Teams? George Spink
George Spink reflects on a career spanning the military, global infrastructure, and a sustainable mining startup, sharing why people have been the common…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Why You Should Lead With Care, Not Just Authority With Kaine Ogden
Kaine Ogden described influence as earning people’s buy-in and said it grows when leaders take risks and make difficult decisions. He reflected on nearly eight…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Leadership Lessons: Why Struggle Makes Us Stronger with Elena Chirich
Elena Chirich reflects on the leaders who shaped her journey, from astronaut Valentina Tereshkova to Margaret Thatcher and Jacinda Ardern. She explains how…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
What Does It Mean to Lead Through Influence, Trust, and Consistency? with Kaushik Sridhar
Dr. Kaushik Sridhar, founder of Orka Advisory, shares how his experiences in sport, sustainability, and education shaped his understanding of influence. He…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Hard Truth About Career Growth with David Neal
David Neal, veteran and CEO of Eighth Mile Consulting, shares a practical perspective on influence, leadership, and management. He explains why leaders need to…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
How Can Leaders Inspire and Empower Others Through Authentic Leadership? Tim Hewson
Tim Hewson joins Anton Guinea to explore how influence can shift from persuading people to inspiring, empowering, and supporting them. He shares how authentic…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Truth About Upskilling: Mitch Cook Interview
Brisbane Tigers CEO Mitch Cook joins Anton to share how he rose from volunteer sports trainer to leading a major development club in rugby league. He reflects…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Can Kindness Survive Politics? Heidi Victoria’s Journey
Former politician and stroke survivor Heidi Victoria joins Anton to share how her fight for her son’s bilingual education unexpectedly led to a 12-year…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
How Can Leaders Use Influence and Action to Build Loyalty in High-Risk Industries? with Matt Campiutti
CEO Matt Campiutti from Walz Group joins Anton Guinea to explore how real influence is built through motivation, inspiration, and consistent action. He shares…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Why a Simple Phone Call Changes Everything With Adele McAuley
Adele McAuley shares how she grew from a quiet, unsure student into the managing director of a high-performing international freight forwarding business. She…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
How Can Servant Leadership and Kindness Transform Your Ability to Influence Others? with Poya PJ Sobhanian
Anton sits down with Dr. Poya “PJ” Sobhanian, a dentist and multi-site executive, to unpack what influence and leadership really look like when you’re…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
How Did a Maths Teacher Become a Data Analytics Leader and World Champion Athlete? with Oliver Signorini
World champion surf lifesaver and data analyst Oliver Signorini shares how a childhood spent in surf lifesaving and years of “average” results eventually led…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
How Do You Speak With Confidence When You're Terrified? with Chris McAuley
Elite speaking performance coach Chris McAuley joins Anton Guinea to unpack why influence runs deeper than networking; it starts with empathy, resonance, and a…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
How Do You Go From Receptionist to CEO? Emma Thompson on Leading Ronald McDonald House Charities Through Crisis
Emma Thompson trained as a solicitor in the UK, figured out fairly quickly that law was never going to set her world on fire, and ended up volunteering…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
What Ben Hughes Really Said: A Deep Dive Discussion
Leadership expert Ben Hughes describes how intentional local content strategies can transform regional economies by aligning major projects with local…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Tactical Listening for Leaders: Hostage Negotiator Secrets to Influence and De‑Escalation with Scott Harvey
Scott Harvey explains that true influence comes from building deep rapport by listening, understanding people’s values, and aligning solutions with what a…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Inner Battle That Defined Greg Blewett’s Career
What does it take to succeed at the highest level of cricket—and life? In this inspiring episode, former Australian Test cricketer Greg Blewett shares powerful…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Is Your Skillset Outdated? Featuring Yaleela Torrens
Aboriginal social worker, AMHSW, and MAICD board director Yaleela Torrens joins Anton Guinea to explore how influence, culture, parenting, and leadership…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Influence In Action: Legendary Voice of Cycling Phil Liggett on Humble Beginnings
In this episode of Influence In Action, host Anton Guinea and co-host Melissa Dunbar sit down with the legendary "Voice of Cycling," Phil Liggett.Before Phil…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Why Your Title Doesn't Make You a Leader with Peter White
CQ Capras CEO Peter White joins host Anton Guinea to share his journey from country rugby league to leading Central Queensland’s semi-professional club…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Secret to Effective Communication (It’s Not What You Think) with Huon Hoogesteger
Anton Guinea sits down with Australian renewable energy entrepreneur Huon Hoogesteger to explore what real influence looks like in practice: from making…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Jennifer McGuire on Integrity, Respect, and People-First Leadership
What does it truly mean to lead with influence rather than authority? In this episode of Leaders of Influence, Anton Guinea sits down with Jennifer (Jen)…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Secret to Getting What You Want from Local Government with Matt Burnett
Mayor Matt Burnett of Gladstone, Queensland, shares how he went from teenage journalist and small business owner to long-serving mayor and national local…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Can We Stop Traffic Fatalities? A Hard Look at the Reality with Peter Flanders APM
Drawing on decades in policing, road safety, and high‑performance motorcycling, Peter explains why driver behavior is the core problem and how simply slowing…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Influence, Impact, and Networking: Business Finance Lessons with Chris Slack
Sydney-based business finance specialist and finance consultancy founder Chris Slack unpacks what influence really means when your work ranges from sole…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Our Digital Parents: How Influencers Shaped Us With Adelia D'Andrea
What does it really mean to be influential if you don’t have a title, a team, or decades of experience behind you? Adelia D’Andrea suggests that true influence…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Radical Candor: The Leadership Secret to High-Performance Teams with Dr. Geoff Augutis
Dr. Geoff Augutis shares how he built Queensland Computers from a scrappy regional startup at age 18 into a $50M managed services business, combining…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Are you in the wrong circle? How to find your real community with Kate Naess
What happens when you stop accepting other people’s limits and start writing your own story? In this episode, Paralympian, leadership coach, and organizational…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Why Health Traits Are Born, Not Made with Jurie Rossouw
Neuroscientist and resilience expert Jurie Rossouw explores how true resilience is less about “toughening up” and more about learning to advance despite…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Power of Influence: How to Make It Work for You with Janine Jakob
Leadership coach Janine Jakob and host Anton Guinea explore the themes of influence, impact, and resilient leadership through Janine’s personal and…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Why I Choose to See the Best in Everyone at Work with Jamie Parsons
Jamie explains how his upbringing in Melbourne’s western suburbs, backpacking and working in an Aboriginal health organization in Tennant Creek, and long…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Allan Jefferson: The Pre-Compliance Advantage in Racing
Allan explains that he doesn’t view his achievements as superhuman, but as opportunities to inspire others to attempt what they once believed impossible…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Client Won't Change? Maybe You're Missing This With Dr. Jae Koonce
Dr. Jae describes his recent Spartan Race, a 5K obstacle course involving walls, heavy carries, rope climbs, water wades, barbed wire crawls, and…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Mindset of an Olympian: Success Starts Here with Manuela Berchtold
Manuela describes the emotional experience of standing in an Olympic start gate knowing she has done everything possible to prepare, and reflects on her 2006…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Leadership Mistake That's Driving Your Best Employees Away with Teagan Dowler
Anton introduces Teagan as a leadership and culture expert who grew up in a mining community, blending backgrounds in psychology and HR to focus on inclusive…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Secret to Real Influence: with Trent Scherer, Shona Markham, Shane Wembridge | PART 2
How do top general managers navigate complex industry challenges, maintain operational excellence, and keep their teams motivated? Anton hosts Rio Tinto…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Unspoken Rules of High-Level Leadership with Trent Scherer, Shona Markham, and Shane Wembridge
What does it take to lead at the highest level of industrial operations without falling into the trap of silos, ego, or isolation? In this special roundtable…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Leadership Secrets Every CEO Needs to Build High-Performing Teams with Sladen Moses
CEO Sladen Moses speaks with Anton Guinea on the Leaders of Influence podcast about what real influence and leadership look like in practice. Sladen defines…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Breaking Glass Ceilings: How Robyn Baker Build Real Influence
Seasoned strategist and grants/tenders specialist Robyn Baker traces her journey from starting at Brisbane City Council in 1980 to becoming a sought-after…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Truth About Being a Female Truck Driver | Trucking with Casuarina Smith
Casuarina Smith, known as Trucking with CJ, shares how she uses her platform and road-train experience to advocate for the transport industry and educate…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Grant Giles on Why Anxiety Needs Your Permission to Leave
Former pro triathlete and high-performance coach Grant Giles about anxiety, endurance sport, and influence. Grant explains how he suffered from pervasive…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Everyone Is in Sales (Even If You Don't Think So) | Ashley Hayden
Ashley Hayden, a Melbourne-based commercial growth and marketing leader who also runs a small wine business as a creative outlet. Ashley defines influence…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Most Leaders Miss This One Critical Skill with Carol Fox
The conversation centers on leadership, influence, and the pivotal role of coaches and women leaders in sport and beyond. Carol Fox shares how her background…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The One Leadership Quality Everyone Gets Wrong with Denise Mokadsi
This episode of the Leaders of Influence podcast features Denise Mokadsi, a Melbourne-based integrative health practitioner and belief transformation coach who…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Former NRL Star Brent Tate On Staying Mentally Strong After Devastating Injuries
Brent reflects on how his lifelong love of rugby league began in childhood, when his mum signed him up to channel his energy, and how the game shaped his…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Why Great Leaders Don't Need to Control People with Gen Dohrmann
Gen Dohrmann, CEO of Table Tennis Victoria, shares her journey into sports leadership, explaining how a background in communications and marketing across…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Biggest Mistake Parents Make About Academic Success with Melissa Williams
Melissa Williams, an award-winning global authority on adult learning, joins leadership expert Anton Guinea to explore how true influence is built through…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Storytelling Secret Every Brand Misses with Gabrielle Dolan
Leadership coach Anton Guinea interviews storytelling expert Gabrielle Dolan about how storytelling functions as a core leadership and influence skill, not a…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Lisa Walker and Natashia Telfer Chose Fulfillment Over Money | Here's Why
Canberra-based community care leaders Lisa Walker and Natashia (Tash) Telfer share how their personal histories. Lisa’s transition from high-level government…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
It’s Never Too Late: Reinventing Your Career and Taking the Lead with Colin Boyce
What happens when a straight-talking boilermaker with real-world experience in gas, coal, and agriculture steps into the halls of power? In this episode…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Most People Underestimate This Leadership Skill with Melissa Dunbar
Melissa Dunbar, a highly respected Australian entrepreneur and founder of Big Fish Events Group (est. 2004), whose three-decade career spans events, marketing…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
Your Business Doesn't Need More Staff—It Needs This with Les Moir
Les Moir explores how business-level AI is transforming service-based small and medium businesses that have strong capability but hit a capacity and…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
The Shaka Project: A Simple Idea Saving Lives Sean Phillip
Sean Phillip is an Australian-based mental health and suicide prevention advocate and director of The Shaka Project, based in Torquay, Victoria. Drawing on his…
- The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea
How to Grow Your Business Footprint & Lead the Next Generation with Graham & Alison Sheppard
What does a family dinner table have in common with a high-performance leadership one-on-one? More than you might think. In this conversation with Graham and…