Lead Well Live Well

Hosted by Mark Bilton

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Welcome to the Lead Well Live Well Podcast where we have authentic conversations with interesting leaders. Do you want to break barriers and grow your business? You're in the right place. Get your business breakthrough with strategic planning, leadership development and an experienced advisory board. Led by six times CEO and international business growth expert Mark Bilton. Mark is an Internationally Awarded Facilitator for Strategic Planning, Leadership Development and Advisory Board Creation, enabling business growth and breakthroughs. Has your revenue stalled? Feeling overwhelmed? Dream of achieving clarity, growth, wealth, and leaving a legacy? With our Lead Well, Live Well approach, we'll guide you through significant growth, ensuring your journey is both fulfilling and focused. ----- More about us We are a boutique consultancy focused on helping business leaders and their organisations achieve breakthroughs by focusing on strategy, improving leadership skills and looking toward the next phase of development through the establishment of Advisory Boards. We look to help business leaders lead well and, live well and achieve growth in the business while growing their wealth and personal legacy. And to do this while finding fulfilment, focus and having fun. Who is it for? Ideally, we are focused on founder-run businesses that may have plateaued due to leadership and revenue constraints. Leaders of businesses with a revenue of usually 20 plus million who are looking to take the next step to develop their business, their own leadership and leadership team. Our Programs Our lead Well Live Well components are ➡️ Stragile® Strategic Mapping: A 12-month journey combining workshops and advanced cloud software. Learn more: https://www.leadwelllivewell.com.au/stragile-strategic-mapping ➡️ Lead Well Leadership Program: Merge practical workshops with online modules to elevate your leadership. Learn more: https://www.leadwelllivewell.com.au/lead-well-leadership-program ➡️ My Board Creation Program: Tailor your advisory board with our guided journey. Learn more: https://www.leadwelllivewell.com.au/my-board-creation-program Elevate your leadership journey with our bespoke programs. ---- Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7y3WdSmMHkdHd5wAG9Rn99 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-well-live-well-|-leadership-lessons/id1732973803 ---- Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: instragram.com/markbilton Website: https://www.leadwelllivewell.com.au/site/contact LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/MarkBilton

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August 2, 20261 hr 35 min

Episode 29: Matt Formston AM, Blind | High Performance and Excellence

What does it take to lead with confidence when uncertainty is constant? In this episode of Lead Well Live Well, Mark Bilton sits down with Matt Formston AM, High Performance Athlete, Trust and Leadership Expert, whose remarkable journey spans the corporate boardroom, elite sport and some of the world’s most challenging environments. Diagnosed as legally blind at just five years old, Matt built a successful senior executive career at Optus while simultaneously becoming a multiple World Champion, Guinness World Record holder and elite big-wave para surfer. The leadership principles he now shares were not learned in a classroom. They were forged through years of navigating adversity, building trust, maintaining high standards and performing under pressure. Together, Mark and Matt explore what high performance really looks like, why accountability begins with personal standards, how leaders can create psychologically safe teams without lowering expectations, and why trust remains one of the most powerful drivers of leadership success. Whether you are leading a business, managing a team or striving for personal growth, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply immediately. In this episode: The mindset that transformed “I can’t” into high performance. Why standards create stronger cultures and safer teams. Lessons on resilience, accountability and disciplined leadership. The importance of trust in business and life. How to build a leadership framework that delivers lasting success. Why the journey matters just as much as the destination. Learn more about Matt Formston at mattformston.com. If you enjoyed this episode, follow Lead Well Live Well for more conversations with experienced leaders sharing practical insights on leadership, strategy and building organisations that thrive.

June 30, 202649 min

Episode 28: Neil Livingstone | Founder Freedom: Financial Leadership, Cash Flow and Scaling Your Business

Growing revenue does not always mean building a stronger business. Many founders reach a point where the business becomes more complex, cash feels tighter, and the decisions that once came naturally become increasingly difficult. The skills that helped build the business are not always the same skills needed to scale it. In this episode, Mark Bilton is joined by Neil Livingstone, an experienced CFO, commercial advisor, and Co-Founder of Founder Freedom. CPA qualified through PwC, Neil has spent decades helping founders strengthen cash flow, improve working capital, build financial operating systems, and transition from founder to CEO. Together, they explore why financial leadership is about far more than understanding the numbers. It is about creating clarity, building disciplined operating rhythms, making better decisions, embracing AI with purpose, and developing businesses that generate sustainable, long-term wealth. If you are a founder, CEO, business owner, or executive leader looking to build a stronger, more resilient organisation, this conversation offers practical insights you can begin applying immediately. About Neil Livingstone Neil Livingstone is a CFO Advisor, commercial advisor, and Co-Founder of Founder Freedom. He specialises in cash velocity, forecasting discipline, working capital, and financial operating systems that help ambitious businesses scale with confidence. His experience spans capital raising, strategic growth, and guiding founders through successful business exits. About Lead Well Live Well Lead Well Live Well equips founders, CEOs, executives, and leadership teams to lead with greater clarity, strategy, and purpose through practical leadership conversations, strategic advisory, and executive development.

May 30, 20261 hr 16 min

Episode 27: Aidan Nuttall | Strategic Action in an AI World

In this episode of Lead Well Live Well, Mark Bilton speaks with Aidan Nuttall, Strategy Facilitator and Strategy Execution Specialist, about what strategy looks like in a world shaped by AI, uncertainty, and rapid change. They explore why traditional strategic planning is no longer enough, and why leaders need to move from static plans to strategic action, shorter learning cycles, experimentation, and stronger team alignment. Aidan shares practical insight on how organisations can use collaboration, technology, and agile thinking to turn strategy into action and build momentum in fast-changing environments. This conversation is for CEOs, founders, executives, business owners, and leadership teams who want to lead with clarity, adapt faster, and make better strategic decisions in an AI-driven world. Guest: Aidan Nuttall, Strategy Facilitator and Strategy Execution Specialist Website: waterfield.com.au LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aidannuttall

May 2, 20261 hr 19 min

Episode 26: Sophie Musumeci, Real Entrepreneur Women

What if the real barrier to growth is not your strategy, but your identity? In this episode of Lead Well Live Well, Mark Bilton speaks with Sophie Musumeci, Founder and CEO of Real Entrepreneur Women, about leadership, identity, entrepreneurship, and what truly helps people move from feeling stuck to creating meaningful change. Sophie shares insights from thousands of conversations with women who want more freedom, purpose, and flexibility in their work and life. Together, Mark and Sophie explore why people often know what they want but struggle to take action, how identity shapes business growth, and why hustle culture is not the only path to building a successful business. They also discuss the transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, building a business around your life, balancing compassion with accountability, and leading through change with clarity. This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals who want to grow without losing themselves in the process. Listen in for a practical and honest conversation on leadership development, business growth, identity, coaching, entrepreneurship, and sustainable success. Guest: Sophie Musumeci, Founder and CEO of Real Entrepreneur Women Website: https://rewomen.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-musumeci

April 5, 202659 min

Episode 25: Courage, Culture and Compassion | Henry Yuill on High Performance Leadership

What does it really take to build a high-performance culture that lasts? In this episode of Lead Well Live Well, I sit down with Henry Yuill, Owner of The Shed Fitness Centre, to explore the leadership principles behind sustainable growth, strong teams, and real impact. We talk about courage, culture and compassion, and why most leadership challenges are not about people, but about clarity. Henry shares the journey of building his business from the ground up, the mistakes along the way, and how clear standards, consistency, and shared values shape a team that works together rather than against each other. We also explore what it means to scale a business without losing its identity, and why culture must be built deliberately, not left to chance. Beyond business, Henry opens up about his personal experience of managing type 1 diabetes, and how that challenge has strengthened his discipline, resilience, and perspective as a leader. This is a practical and honest conversation for leaders who want to create alignment, build strong culture, and lead with both conviction and care. In this episode, we cover: - Why internal competition weakens teams and how to build true alignment - How to build a high-performance culture through clarity and standards - The role of consistency in leadership and long-term performance - How to scale a business while preserving its culture and values - What resilience looks like in real life, not theory - Why compassion and accountability must work together About the Guest Henry Yuill is the Owner of The Shed Fitness Centre in the Southern Highlands. He is passionate about coaching, leadership, and helping people improve their health and performance over the long term. His personal journey managing type 1 diabetes has shaped his approach to discipline, resilience, and leadership. About Lead Well Live Well Lead Well Live Well works with leaders and founder-led businesses to create clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth through: Stragile® Strategic Mapping Lead Well Leadership Program My Board Creation Program

March 1, 202655 min

Episode 24: Glen Hill. Purpose Led Leadership

Leading with purpose sounds inspiring, but in real life it can feel complex, emotional, and at times overwhelming. Many leaders, especially in not-for-profit and volunteer-based organisations, carry the weight of responsibility while trying to keep people aligned, motivated, and connected to the mission. In this episode of Lead Well Live Well, Mark Bilton speaks with Glen Hill, Director of National Engagement at Baptist World Aid Australia. Glen brings broad international not-for-profit experience and deep insight into leading purpose-driven, volunteer-reliant organisations. Together, they explore what purpose-led leadership looks like in practice. This is a grounded conversation about navigating complexity, building trust, and leading people well when authority alone is not enough. In this episode, they discuss: • What purpose-led leadership really means beyond good intentions • The unique challenges of leading volunteers and mission-driven teams • How trust, communication, and clarity shape culture and impact • Why leaders in complex organisations must lead themselves first • Practical reflections for leaders across not-for-profit, business, and professional environments Whether you lead a not-for-profit, a business, or a team within a larger organisation, this episode offers thoughtful insights to help you lead with greater clarity, steadiness, and purpose.

February 1, 20261 hr 16 min

Episode 23: Connected, Considered Leadership with Grant Herbert

Many leaders feel overwhelmed by people issues, poor communication, and emotional reactions that derail good intentions. Others work hard, yet still struggle to create trust, clarity, and consistency in how they lead. In this episode, Mark Bilton sits down with Grant Herbert, Founder and Global Managing Partner of People Builders, to unpack what Connected, Considered Leadership looks like in practice. Grant is a multi-award-winning leadership trainer and coach, and an expert in Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, and applied neuroscience. You will hear practical insights on: Why emotional intelligence matters when pressure is high The difference between emotional and social intelligence How self-awareness shapes behaviour, decisions, and trust How to navigate emotions without suppressing them Why human-centred leadership matters more in the age of AI Guest: Grant Herbert (People Builders) Website: https://www.peoplebuilders.com.au/

December 21, 20251 hr 54 min

Episode 22: Joshua Sparks & Mark Bilton CoLab | Healthspan, Being Human, and Purpose

In this special episode, Mark Bilton is joined by Joshua Sparks for a grounded and deeply human conversation about healthspan, purpose, and what it means to stay well over the long term. Joshua Sparks is a podcaster, strategic advisor, and former leader at Sass & Bide and Thom Browne in New York. This is his second time joining Mark, but this conversation is different. It is a true collaboration, recorded for both Lead Well Live Well and Sparks Journal. Together, Mark and Josh explore why so many leaders and creatives feel depleted despite external success, and why the conversation must move beyond productivity, performance, and longevity alone. This episode covers: What healthspan really means and why it matters more than lifespan Why being human is not a weakness in leadership, but a strength How purpose, identity, and wellbeing are closely connected The role of habits and consistency in sustaining energy and clarity What it takes to live and lead well over the long term This is an honest, reflective discussion between two good friends who have spent decades working with leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs. If you are seeking a healthier, more sustainable way to live and lead, this episode is for you. 🔗 Joshua Sparks Website: https://togetherthestudio.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sparksjournal

December 7, 202547 min

Episode 21: Brigadier General Chris Murray CBE FCILT. Lead Well. Stay Real

Every leader wants a team that trusts them — but trust is earned, not given. So how do great leaders earn it, especially in complex and high-pressure environments? In this podcast release of my conversation with Brigadier General Chris Murray CBE FCILT, we explore leadership that is built on service, clarity, and character. Chris shares grounded insights from leading thousands in the British Army and explains what helps people follow a leader willingly, not fearfully. Click the play button to the full episode. What has helped you build deeper trust with your team? We would love to hear your thoughts. Another leader might need to hear them.

November 5, 20251 hr 24 min

Episode 20: Ashley Bland | Environmental Energy Excellence: Turning Sustainability into a Competitive Advantage

What does godliness look like in a world shaped by Artificial Intelligence? In this episode of Monday Movement, Mark Bilton sits down with Josh Phillips, Co-Founder and CEO of Clear AI, to explore how faith, technology, and integrity intersect in today’s fast-changing marketplace. As a Christian leader at the forefront of AI innovation, Josh shares how he integrates biblical values with cutting-edge technology while keeping people and purpose at the heart of progress. Together, they unpack the deeper questions every believer in business faces: How do we lead ethically? How do we innovate without losing our faith? And how do we use technology to serve God’s Kingdom rather than compete with it? If you have ever felt the tension between faith and ambition or wondered how to influence culture without compromising your values, this conversation will equip you to lead with wisdom, humility, and conviction. Tune in and discover how to live out your calling, bring light into leadership, and advance His Kingdom—right where you work.