In this episode of The Secret Life of Great Leaders, Michael Bunting speaks with complexity practitioner Sonja Blignaut about leading when outcomes cannot be predicted or controlled.

Michael Bunting and TEDx speaker Trang Nova explore why confident public speaking isn’t just about technique. Discover how mindset, authenticity, preparation, and self-belief help leaders overcome fear, connect with audiences, and speak with greater confidence and impact.

Michael Bunting and psychological safety expert Tom Geraghty unpack the myths surrounding psychological safety, exploring how accountability, trust, and self-honesty create stronger leaders and teams.

Michael Bunting sits down with workplace politics expert Niven Postma to challenge one of the most persistent myths in leaders hip: that you can either be a decent human being or a political operator, but never both.

Michael Bunting sits down with Non-Executive Director Greg Ridder to explore values-based leadership, revealing why great leaders focus on developing others, leading with purpose, and staying true to their principles.

Michael Bunting speaks with Søren Brogaard to challenge conventional ideas about workplace culture, exploring how trust, shared purpose, and leadership create organisations people never want to leave.

Michael Bunting sits down with hospitality leader Paul Hutton to challenge traditional leadership thinking, exploring why treating people as individuals builds stronger cultures, greater loyalty, and better business outcomes.

Michael Bunting sits down with organisational psychologist Bryn Edwards to explore why leaders must think in systems, revealing how understanding deeper patterns creates healthier, more adaptive organisations.

Michael Bunting sits down with leadership consultant Paul Sweeney to challenge common assumptions about workplace culture, revealing why lasting transformation requires honesty, accountability, and behavioural change.

Michael Bunting and Dr Alis Anagnostakis explore what drives lasting leadership growth—unpacking adult development research, edge emotions, the awareness–action gap, and why curiosity transforms pressure into progress.