I'm back! After encouraging you to have a time-out in the last episode, I've been true to my word... and then some! I'm back from an extended break from the podcast – but there's been lots going on behind the scenes, and I'm excited to give you an update on what I've been up to, some BIG changes at The Physio Co and the evolution of my thinking. I've enlisted the help of content strategist and fellow podcaster Trevor Young to grill me on the reasons for the extended break, and to tease out...

#109 is a short solo episode to wrap up this season and update you on my areas of focus for the months ahead. In particular, we explore the power of committing to a rhythm of breaks or TIME OUTs. I've found this to be a critical part of a sustainable leadership lifestyle. Since 2016 I’ve had a regular week or so off work to reset and recharge every quarter.  If you’re a leader, I encourage you to schedule and commit to some rest, recovery and reflection this month. Your body, your mind,...

"Don't practise until you can get it right, practise until you can't get it wrong." - Michael Jordan ____ As a mentor and coach, I see far too many over-empathetic leaders (like I used to be) who are working for their business instead of the other way around. The empathy-accountability continuum helps over-empathetic leaders recognise and resolve this trait.  This episode revisits the empathy-accountability continuum model introduced in episode 82 and referred to in episodes 106 and 107. ...

In this episode, I'm going in hard.  Too much empathy is killing businesses and sucking the life out of service-based entrepreneurs.  Empathy has its place, but I argue it's being overdone by far too many leaders. It's time for some real talk on this topic and today's the day we're going to have that conversation. Enjoy! Tristan Join me in the Culture Is Everything Club at: https://www.cultureiseverything.club/ Get in touch with me at: tristan.tips Link to HBR article I mentioned:...

This short solo episode focuses on leading with empathy and whether service-based leaders are getting the blend of empathy and assertiveness in the right mix.   In it the episode, we explore the slightly controversial question: are you leading with too much empathy? Overdoing empathy in our approach to leadership can be detrimental not only to individual and team performance but to the leader's physical and mental health. Enjoy! Tristan Join me in the Culture Is Everything Club at:...

This short solo episode looks at the many ways my perfectionism – which I always thought of as a good thing – actually gets in the way of me doing the work and enjoying the process.  If you can recognise yourself in any part of my story, and many service-based entrepreneurs do, there are a few suggestions to help you reframe your perfectionism and/or procrastination too. Enjoy! Tristan Join me in the Culture Is Everything Club at: https://www.cultureiseverything.club/ Get in touch with...

To round out a huge 2021, I wanted to check in with you to ask: When is your Finish Line for 2021? To impact the world the way many of us service-based entrepreneurs dream of doing is hard work. It's so very important that we all decide when to wrap up one year, take a time out to recharge and then restart the next year with energy and focus, so when is your Finish Line for 2021? And, are you sticking to it? Enjoy! Tristan Order a FREE copy of the Culture Is Everything Book at:...

In episode 103, we explore how the three parts of the Character, Culture and Cashflow approach for service-based entrepreneurs fit together, and where I recommend you invest your time for the best results. We'll also discuss the concept of a Finish Line for 2021, as taking a break is so important for our long term sustainability as leaders. Enjoy! Tristan Order a FREE copy of the Culture Is Everything Book at: https://www.tristanwhite.com.au/culture-is-everything/ Get in touch with me...

This is the third and final episode of the 3-part series introducing my Character, Culture and Cashflow approach to building a sustainable business for service-based entrepreneurs. Whether your team has 5 people, 15 people or 50+, the perfect size team is your choice. Whatever size team you choose, the Character, Culture and Cashflow approach will help you get there. Episode 100 focuses on the Character section and Episode 101 explores the second part: Culture. Today's episode 102 recaps...

This is the second of a three-part solo series of episodes to share my hot-off-the-press Character, Culture and Cashflow approach for service-based entrepreneurs. Whether your team has 5 people, 15 people or 50+, the perfect size team is your choice. Whatever size team you choose, the Character, Culture and Cashflow approach will help you get there. This episode 101 provides an overview of the 3 sections of the approach and then dives deep into the Culture section. Episode 100 focuses on...

To mark the occasion of the 100th episode, I'm excited to share with you my Character, Culture and Cashflow approach to building a sustainable business for us service-based entrepreneurs. Whether your team has 5 people, 15 people or 50+, the perfect size team is your choice. Whatever size team you choose, the Character, Culture and Cashflow approach will help you get there. This episode 100 provides an overview of the 3 parts of the approach and then dives deep into the Character section. ...

Today’s episode introduces the concept of the CFD - Crappy First Draft. We all have our own reasons for not feeling inspired or energised to get stuff done... but that knowledge rarely helps. The CFD (Crappy First Draft) concept will hopefully help you get some momentum towards the thing, or things, that have been on your list for a while. It certainly helped me finally get this 99th episode happening (and I'll expand on my recent challenges in today's episode). Episode 99 includes audio...

We're back from a break and I'm mixing things up for Episode 98! Since the start of August, I’ve been hosting a live-streamed video show on Youtube, LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook called Think Big Act Small in August. Think Big Act Small in August is a short 12-15 min show that's happening every weekday at 8:45am Melbourne, Australia time. Episode 98 has the audio from the August 17 live stream. In it, we explore the subtleties of authenticity and vulnerability as a leader. I think...

Culture is a critical part of growing a strong, purposeful business. Cash, on the other hand, is our oxygen. Without cash, we’ll soon be out of business. Today’s interview with Greg Crabtree explores the important leadership skill of managing cash and profitability in our business. Greg is an accountant, a small business expert and the author of two books to help entrepreneurs run more sustainable businesses. Greg’s approach to helping business owners understand the numbers in a simple way...

In episode 96 we revisit a Series 1 interview with Australian Rules royalty: Paul Roos. Roosy's interview provided great learnings that are more relevant than ever for us leaders in service-based businesses, so it's well worth another listen with fresh ears. In particular, his focus on the character of potential team members and future leaders rather than competence really resonated with me during the interview, and I’ve been using it ever since in my daily life. For a sneaky peek at 'the...

Mark Dombkins is the Founder and Strategic Director of Forever Projects, an organisation that exists to help Tanzanian women break the cycle of poverty and create a self-sustaining future. He’s also a part-time maths teacher and a father of 6 kids. Mark is a very purpose-driven leader - so much so, I even got a bit emotional in the interview hearing about the BIG purpose that Mark is driven by. In the interview we discuss Mark's impressive personal and professional story along with the...

In this short solo episode, we explore the link between purpose, people and profit. In my experience, people come to the idea of building a business with one of two competing perspectives. The first is that the sole reason a business exists is to make a profit. The second is that businesses should only exist to serve their team and/or their clients. This episode explores the middle ground that I always try to focus on to balance this conflict: purpose. As always, I'd love to hear your...

You might know of Bianca Chatfield from her 17-year elite sporting career as an Australian netballer. From being one of the youngest players ever to play for Australia, to winning Gold medals, being dropped from the team, getting back in and becoming captain, Bianca has a fascinating journey. One constant throughout her career has been a focus on teaching, leading and mentoring her teammates. These days, in Bianca’s words she is ‘freelancing around the sporting, media and leadership worlds’....

Brent Szalay is Managing Director of Accounting & Advisory firm SEIVA.  Along with his work at SEIVA, Brent just received the prestigious Henry Fox award at CPA Australia for his outstanding contribution to Accounting Public Practice. In the interview, Brent shares his leadership story, and we also dive into the challenges that large organisations can go through and the important role that mental health and physical fitness plays in our lives as business leaders. As always, I'd love...

In this short solo episode, I share what's happening in my world (including a new version of the Culture Is Everything book that I'm working on AND my first in-person speech in ages!), plus I pose some questions around how this podcast could better serve you by us connecting more regularly. I'd love your feedback and ideas - hit me up at [email protected] &/or on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn Enjoy! Tristan ___ Order a FREE copy of the Culture Is Everything Book at:...