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The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.

The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.

Hosted by Graeme Cowan

Episodes

97

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

We want to provide inspiration and practical tips for leaders who believe that future success requires equal emphasis on growth and employee mental health. We want to explore how we ensure that the right culture is fostered. Ultimately we would like to grow a community of caring leaders that can show that this approach is a win win in business. Good for people and good for growth and profits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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September 4, 202658 min

#97 Leading with Care in an AI World, Darren Moglia, Managing Director, Enterprise Works

In the first episode of our new Leading with Care in the AI World series, Graeme Cowan talks with Darren Moglia, Managing Director of Enterprise Works, about the future of work, productivity and what it really takes for people and organisations to thrive alongside AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 6, 202647 min

#96 The good work path, Dr Kathryn Page, Author & Leadership Partner, ByMany

Dr Kathryn (Kat) Page, Partner at ByMany and author of Good Work, shares what it truly means to create workplaces where people can thrive. She discusses caring leadership, psychological safety, workplace wellbeing, and how leaders can design work that brings out the best in people. Kat also shares practical insights on the future of work, including how AI can be used to reduce job strain and enable people to focus on the uniquely human strengths that drive performance and fulfilment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 23, 202656 min

#95 No Regrets Leadership , Deri Llewellyn-Davies, Boardroom Strategies & creator of Ultra States

Deri Llewellyn-Davies, Boardroom strategist & creator of Ultra States, explores how leaders can perform at their best by understanding the power of intentional state management rather than relying on constant intensity. Drawing on decades of boardroom experience and extraordinary endurance challenges, he shares practical insights on avoiding burnout, making better decisions under pressure, and leading with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 10, 202637 min

#94 Family Friendly Workplaces, Emma Walsh, Founder & CEO, Parents at Work

Emma Walsh, CEO of Parents At Work, shares how family-friendly workplaces, inclusive leadership, and flexible work practices can drive stronger business outcomes while supporting employee wellbeing. Tune in for practical insights on building workplaces where people and organisations thrive together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 26, 202634 min

#93 Building a 10x WD40 culture, Garry Ridge, Former CEO, WD-40 Company

Garry Ridge, former Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company, shares how caring leadership, trust, and psychological safety create high-performing teams and lasting business success. Packed with practical leadership insights, this conversation offers valuable lessons for anyone looking to build a workplace where people and performance thrive together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 12, 202645 min

#92 High Performance Habits, James Laughlin, Author & Keynote Speaker

James Laughlin, author of Habits of High Performers, shares his remarkable journey from troubled schoolboy in Northern Ireland to 7 time World Champion drummer and trusted coach to elite athletes, business leaders and high-performing teams. Drawing on decades of experience in performance, leadership and wellbeing, James reveals practical strategies for building sustainable success, developing healthy habits, creating psychologically safe teams and navigating life's inevitable setbacks. This conversation offers actionable insights for leaders, professionals and anyone seeking to achieve more while maintaining strong relationships and wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202640 min

#91 Measure What Matters, Jacob Chase, CEO The INFIN

Jacob Chase discusses why businesses measure financial capital precisely but often overlook the true value of their people. Drawing from his experience across Lazard, Angelo Gordon, and entrepreneurship, Jacob shares how organizations can better align performance, culture, and accountability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 23, 202644 min

#90 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Daily, Nick Orchard, Performance Coach

Nick Orchard, Performance Coach, shares his powerful journey from near-burnout to meaningful transformation. Drawing on his experience across government, leadership, and creative industries, Nick reveals practical strategies to overcome burnout, build sustainable momentum, and break free from self-limiting beliefs. This conversation offers actionable insights for leaders, creatives, and professionals seeking to perform at their best without sacrificing wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 26, 202653 min

#89 Start with 'Yes", Katrina Troughton, Managing Director, Adobe ANZ

Katrina Troughton, Managing Director of Adobe ANZ, shares how true leadership care goes beyond policy to build cultures of trust, flexibility, and genuine support. From navigating uncertainty to empowering teams and embracing discomfort, Katrina’s standout message is simple yet powerful: start with yes—and work out what it takes to make it happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 12, 202648 min

#88 Joy at work, Alex Liu, ex Chairman & Global Managing Partner, Kearney

Alex Liu, ex Chairman & Global Partner at Kearney, shares insights from his bestselling book Joy Works on building psychologically safe and high-performing teams. In this episode, Alex reveals why care is the key differentiator that gets you hired or not, alongside competence and confidence, offering invaluable leadership lessons for today’s fast-paced world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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