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In this episode, Phil dives deep with design expert and professor Mat Duerden to uncover the secrets of creating transformative experiences that leave a lasting impression. Key TakeawaysCore vs. Novelty Balance: Learn how to strike the perfect mix of consistency and innovation in your offerings to build trust and delight customers.Reflection Drives Transformation: Discover why allowing time for reflection is key to moving from memorable to meaningful experiences.Building Partnerships with Intent: Understand how to align disparate organizational cultures to create a unified, impactful experience.ConnectLinkedinMat’s Book, Designing Experiences--------------------Thanks for being here!You can level up your partnerships in 3 minutes. Get the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter: 3 Actionable Ideas, 1 Powerful Question. Trusted by 10,000+ Leaders.Sign up for free here!

This episode is a roadmap to cultivating high-value partnerships and executing with precision—don’t miss it!What you'll learn:The Fighter Pilot Mindset: Learn how intentionality and debriefing create clarity and maximize outcomes in any environment.Partnership Dynamics: Discover why true partnerships thrive on mutual giving, shared goals, and radical transparency.Debrief to Win: Implement structured reviews to bridge the gap between expectations and results—essential for scaling businesses or partnerships.What can fighter pilots teach us about building transformative business partnerships? In this episode, Phil chats with Boo—an ex-fighter pilot turned business leader—about how the principles of military precision, mindset, and debriefing translate to entrepreneurial success and high-value partnerships. Boo shares captivating stories from his journey, from flying F-18 Hornets to founding companies in Afghanistan, and offers practical insights to create clarity and drive results.Discover how Boo’s fighter pilot mindset powers Afterburner, a consultancy transforming businesses with the same systems that deliver success in the cockpit. Whether you're leading a team or fostering partnerships, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.Connect:LinkedInWebsite--------------------Thanks for being here!You can level up your partnerships in 3 minutes. Get the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter: 3 Actionable Ideas, 1 Powerful Question. Trusted by 10,000+ Leaders.Sign up for free here!

Ever wonder why some leaders make tough calls that everyone still rallies behind? It’s not luck. It’s because they lead from the center, not just the front. Meet entrepreneur and author Laura Gassner Otting (LGO) who left law school to join the Clinton campaign, had a whirlwind experiences in the White House before founding her executive search firm.In this episode you'll learn:Why leading from the centre, with humility and inclusivity, drives powerful and sustainable change.How true partnerships are built by deeply understanding and addressing the needs of clients and teams, going beyond transactional relationships.How the framework of calling, contribution, connection, and control creates fulfilling careers, and why leaders should pay attention to these elements for their teams' success.Take LGO's limitless assessment here to discover what to change in yourself, your workplace or your career in order to find success and happiness.Learn more about LGO-----------------------------Thanks for being here!You can level up your partnerships in 3 minutes. Get the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter: 3 Actionable Ideas, 1 Powerful Question. Trusted by 10,000+ Leaders.Sign up for free here!

In this episode of Partnership+, Phil talks with Georgie Holt, co-founder of Flight Studio and former media powerhouse at Cosmopolitan UK and Stylist. Here's what you'll learn:Urgency Drives Impact: When you sense an opportunity, act immediately to validate your idea. Urgent steps can lead to life-changing partnerships.Relationship Nurturing: Small gestures, like a personalized playlist or a thoughtful question, can deeply strengthen connections.Long-form Content Matters: Podcasts allow for nuance and depth, crucial in a world obsessed with short, rapid content.-----------------------------Thanks for being here!You can level up your partnerships in 3 minutes. Get the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter: 3 Actionable Ideas, 1 Powerful Question. Trusted by 10,000+ Leaders.Sign up for free here!

In this episode, Phil speaks with John Lee Dumas, a veteran and host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, about the essential role partnerships play in building a successful entrepreneurial journey. With over 175 million listens of his 4000+ episodes, JLD has turned Entrepreneurs On Fire into a media empire.What does JLD look for in a partner: productivity, discipline, and focus. Key Takeaways:Trust is Critical: Effective partnerships rely on trusting others to execute their strengths while focusing on your own.Focus Until Success or Failure: Staying on course is vital; distractions can derail progress, but failure is part of the journey to success.Productivity vs. Busyness: Being productive means creating the right content or actions, not just being busy.This episode is filled with inspiring thoughts on abundance, partnership, and seizing the opportunities in today’s world.-----------------------------Thanks for being here!You can level up your partnerships in 3 minutes. Get the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter: 3 Actionable Ideas, 1 Powerful Question. Trusted by 10,000+ Leaders.Sign up for free here!

Building trust with larger brands requires an intimate understanding of your audience.In this dynamic conversation, Phil talks with Kinsey Grant, a former journalist at Morning Brew and co-founder of Smooth Media, about the evolution of brand partnerships and creating impactful media. Kinsey shares insights from her journey with Morning Brew and her vision for fostering authentic partnerships that resonate with specific communities. From cultivating audience trust to building long-term partnerships, Kinsey sheds light on what it takes to succeed in the fast-evolving media landscape.Key Takeaways:Audience-Centric Partnerships: Building lasting brand partnerships begins with knowing your audience deeply, allowing authentic messaging that genuinely resonates.Navigating Creator Burnout: Kinsey emphasizes supporting creators with realistic expectations and resources to mitigate burnout, a crucial trend in today’s creator economy.Focus as Strategy: Successful brands prioritize relentless focus, crafting clear stories, and knowing their core strengths instead of attempting to tackle everything.Kinsey's conversation with Phil offers invaluable advice for brands looking to engage audiences thoughtfully while building meaningful, strategic partnerships.Learn more about Kinsey and Smooth Media here!-----------------------------Thanks for being here!You can level up your partnerships in 3 minutes. Get the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter: 3 Actionable Ideas, 1 Powerful Question. Trusted by 10,000+ Leaders.Sign up for free here!

This is THE episode for creatives.In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Todd Henry, author, speaker, and founder of The Accidental Creative.Three big ideas for you:Amplify through partnership: Effective partnerships are about multiplying effort and sharing perspectives. Todd explains how successful collaborations allow for growth and innovation.Stability and challenge: To foster creativity, leaders need to provide stability and challenge, allowing their teams to grow within structured autonomy.Purpose through action: Purpose isn’t found—it’s uncovered through consistent action and attention to moments that resonate deeply.Learn more about Todd's Daily Creative Podcast and his six books here!-----------------------------Thanks for being here!You can level up your partnerships in 3 minutes. Get the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter: 3 Actionable Ideas, 1 Powerful Question. Trusted by 10,000+ Leaders.Sign up for free here!

Sales is about being authentic and human.In this episode, Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown share how you can build better partnerships by focusing on transformation, authenticity, and vulnerability. Here are three key takeaways:1. Think Transformational, Not TransactionalInstead of asking, "What can I get?" focus on "How can I help others?" Partnerships that transform people’s lives last longer and create more value for everyone involved.2. Be Authentic and Show Your Real SelfPeople love working with those they can trust. Be yourself! When you're open and real about your strengths and weaknesses, you connect with others faster. This builds trust, which is key to strong partnerships.3. Vulnerability Is a Strength, Not a WeaknessBeing vulnerable can feel scary, but it helps others see that you're human, just like them. When you share your struggles, you build stronger, more meaningful relationships that go beyond business.ResourcesGet The Unsold Mindset by Colin and Garrett Connect Garrett Brown on LinkedIn Colin Coggins on LinkedinWebsite -----------------------------Thanks for being here! You can level up your partnerships in 3 minutes. Get the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter: 3 Actionable Ideas, 1 Powerful Question. Trusted by 10,000+ Leaders.Sign up for free here!

Dr. Julie Gurner, a Doctor of Psychology and high-performance executive coach, delves into the psychology behind leadership success and the role of partnership in driving growth. In this episode you'll learn:The Power of Reinvention: Discover why the ability to reinvent yourself and your business is critical for long-term success.Building High-Trust Partnerships: Understand how creating partnerships based on trust and shared goals can exponentially grow your business.Managing Stress for Better Decision-Making: Gain valuable insights into how leaders can reframe stress to enhance decision-making and inspire their teams.Tune in for practical strategies to maximize your leadership potential and build transformative partnerships that last.Connect with Dr Julie Garner:Subscribe to Dr Gurner's amazing newsletter, Ultra SuccessfulWork with Dr GurnerConnect with Dr Gurner on LinkedIn Thanks for being here. Get the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter. The only newsletter you need to create IDEAL strategic partnerships for your business

Listen first, speak last. Julian Treasure is an expert in sound and listening. By the numbers, he has delivered the #6 TED talk of all time (150M views across 5 TED talks) and has over 100,000 online students. In this conversation, Phil and Julian explore the impact of noise and overwhelm on our ability to listen, and the consequences of not listening in personal and professional relationships. They also cover the power of silence in communication, and the role of storytelling in creating impactful messages, and Julian highlights the need for clarity, alignment, and proactive goals in partnerships.Connect with Julian Treasure:LinkedIn WebsiteJulian also coaches executives and their organisations on powerful speaking, conscious listening, and the effective use of sound in business. To learn more, contact Julian on his website and mention Parternship+Create business partnerships that you never thought possible and sign up for the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter.