The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea

George Spink reflects on a career spanning the military, global infrastructure, and a sustainable mining startup, sharing why people have been the common thread throughout his work. He describes influence as a two-way...

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 years in the Australian Army, where both strong and poor...

Elena Chirich reflects on the leaders who shaped her journey, from astronaut Valentina Tereshkova to Margaret Thatcher and Jacinda Ardern. She explains how embracing authentic leadership led her from corporate...

David Neal, veteran and CEO of Eighth Mile Consulting, shares a practical perspective on influence, leadership, and management. He explains why leaders need to adapt their approach to the context, shifting between clear...

Tim Hewson joins Anton Guinea to explore how influence can shift from persuading people to inspiring, empowering, and supporting them. He shares how authentic leadership and vulnerability changed the way he connects...

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 on the high standards and values he absorbed at the...

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 parliamentary career. She explains how real influence starts with a...

CEO Mathew Campiutti from Walls Group joins Anton Guinea to explore how real influence is built through motivation, inspiration, and consistent action. He shares formative lessons from his parents’ long careers in...

Freight leader Adele McAuley shares how she grew from a quiet, unsure student into the managing director of a high-performing international freight forwarding business. She unpacks what freight forwarding looks like...

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 responsible for hundreds of people. PJ shares how his parents and...

World champion surf lifesaver and data analyst Oliver Signorini shares how a childhood spent in surf lifesaving and years of “average” results eventually led to Australian and world titles. He reflects on the power of...

Elite speaking performance coach Chris McAuley joins Anton Guinea to unpack why influence runs deeper than networking; it starts with empathy, resonance, and a genuine two-way connection. Drawing on 35 years of...

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 overnight shifts at Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch a path...

Leadership expert Ben Hughes describes how intentional local content strategies can transform regional economies by aligning major projects with local businesses and workforces. He views local content as the natural...

Scott Harvey explains that true influence comes from building deep rapport by listening, understanding people’s values, and aligning solutions with what a “win” looks like for them. He contrasts this with many corporate...