Episode Description

What does effective leadership look like when the path forward is uncertain?

In this episode, Paul sits down with Glen Babington, Chief Operating Officer at the University of Technology Sydney, to explore leadership, culture, change, and the lessons learned across a career that spans the military, global corporations, public services, and higher education.

Glen shares insights on building trust, leading through uncertainty, understanding organizational culture, and why great leaders focus less on having all the answers and more on asking the right questions. Through stories from military service, major organizational transformations, and executive leadership, he offers practical wisdom for leaders navigating complex environments.

Together, they discuss the importance of conviction, resilience, humility, and creating environments where people can thrive. This conversation is a powerful reminder that leadership is not about perfection. It is about clarity, courage, and helping others succeed.

What We Discuss

• Why trust matters more than authority in leadership
• The importance of defining clear objectives and empowering others
• Lessons from leading large scale organizational change
• How culture influences the success of transformation efforts
• Why leaders need resilience, humility, and self awareness

Takeaways and Action Items

• Focus on asking better questions rather than having all the answers
• Take time to understand the culture before driving change
• Build trust by being honest, humble, and consistent
• Create environments where people feel heard and valued

If you are not a leader by title, these lessons still apply. Understanding people, building trust, and adapting to change are skills that can improve every area of life.

Links and Credits

Guest: Glen Babington

Host: Paul Findlay

Podcast: Leader Experience Podcast

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Episode Description

What does it really mean to lead with authenticity?

In this episode, Paul sits down with Gabrielle Roux, founder of The Human Strategist, leadership coach, and former retail executive, to explore the powerful connection between alignment, purpose, and leadership. Gabrielle shares her deeply personal journey through grief, caregiving, career transformation, and the lessons that reshaped her understanding of what it means to lead both professionally and personally.

Together, they discuss why every "yes" comes at a cost, how leaders can stay true to their values, and why growth often begins outside of our comfort zones. This conversation is a thoughtful reminder that authentic leadership is not about perfection. It is about making choices that align with who you are and how you want to show up in the world.

What We Discuss

• Why every leadership decision means saying no to something else

• The importance of alignment between values, purpose, and action

• How discomfort and challenge create opportunities for growth

• Lessons learned from loss, reflection, and life changing transitions Takeaways and Action Items

• Get clear on the principles that guide your decisions and behavior

• Consider what you may be sacrificing when you say yes to opportunities or commitments

• Regularly evaluate whether your actions align with the life and leadership legacy you want to create

If you are not a leader by title, these lessons still apply. Living with purpose and alignment can improve the way you approach relationships, career decisions, and personal growth.

Links and Credits

Guest: Gabrielle Roux

Host: Paul Findlay

Podcast: Leader Experience Podcast

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Episode Description

What happens when someone tells you that you are not smart enough to succeed and you prove them wrong anyway?

In this episode of the Leader Experience Podcast, Paul Findlay sits down with Francesca Moi for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, delegation, and building a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.

Francesca Moi shares how a teacher once convinced her she would never succeed in business, how she rebuilt her confidence through personal development, and how she grew two multi million dollar businesses while learning the difference between ego driven growth and intentional leadership.

Together, Paul Findlay and Francesca Moi unpack what business owners get wrong about hiring virtual assistants, why leadership and communication matter more than experience, and how creating the right company culture can transform both teams and results. This episode is packed with honest reflections, practical leadership lessons, and encouragement for anyone building a business while protecting their peace, purpose, and family life.

What We Discuss

• Francesca Moi’s journey from self doubt to building multiple successful businesses

• Why most businesses struggle with virtual assistants and the leadership gaps that create frustration

• The difference between ego driven growth and sustainable success

• How intentional culture building creates loyal, motivated, high performing teams

• Why delegation still requires communication, training, and relationship building

Takeaways and Action Items

• Delegation is not about handing work away completely. Strong leadership still requires connection and clarity

• Fast growth means nothing if it destroys your quality of life or team culture

• Progress comes from consistency and perseverance, not perfection

• For my non leaders out there: whether in business or personal life, relationships grow stronger when people feel seen, supported, and valued

Links & Credits

Guest: Francesca Moi

Host: Paul Findlay

Podcast: Leader Experience Podcast

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