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The Secret Life of Great Leaders
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The Secret Life of Great Leaders explores the behaviours and inner disciplines that actually improve performance, accelerate learning, and create great workplaces.
Hosted by Michael Bunting, Founder of TripleGoal, this podcast goes beyond leadership theory to examine what truly drives measurable change: self-regulation, accountability, psychological safety, and values-based action.
Drawing on adult development, neuroscience, and over 30 years of leadership research, each episode unpacks what separates reactive leadership from transformational leadership—especially under pressure.
You’ll hear honest conversations with senior leaders and practitioners who have faced their blind spots, challenged their habits, and built cultures that deliver the Triple Goal of:
- Great Performance
- Great Learning
- Great Workplace
If you want your leadership to show up not just in intention, but in measurable outcomes, this podcast is for you.
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The Five Consistent Habits of Highly-Rated Leaders
Leaders who consistently demonstrate values-aligned behaviours have higher-performing, more resilient teams. Reactive leaders are often linked with lower trust, weaker team dynamics, and reduced effectiveness.
Culture Isn’t Built by Values—It’s Built by Behaviour
Culture doesn’t come from a mission statement or a set of values painted on the wall. It emerges from the behaviours that leaders model every day, especially when things get difficult.
Why Smart Leadership Coaches Leverage Vertical Development
Leaders need more than skills. They need the capacity to reflect, shift perspective, and align their actions with deeper values. As a coach, how equipped are you to guide that process?
Why Executive Coaches Must Focus on Vertical Development
Today’s leadership challenges are too complex, relational, and unpredictable to be solved by surface-level change. What’s needed is a deeper shift in perspective and identity.
How to Boost Team Performance Without Guessing What’s Wrong
Leaders can’t grow in a vacuum. Self-reflection matters, but it only takes you so far. Without input from the people you work with every day, it’s easy to miss patterns and reinforce unhelpful habits.
5 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Coaching Style
Our fully accredited leadership training program is designed to equip leadership coaches with the skills and tools they need to deliver transformational coaching outcomes.
The Triple Goal Framework for Better Leadership
The Triple Goal is a holistic leadership framework that helps leaders excel in three interdependent domains: great performance, great learning, and great workplace culture.
How Senior Leaders Translate Values Into Results
For senior leaders, the challenge lies in translating organisational values from abstract principles into tangible actions that guide decision-making and behaviour across the company.
When Looking Good Becomes a Leadership Liability
Many leaders don’t realize that focusing on image over authenticity quietly erodes trust. Real influence grows only when actions consistently reflect values and integrity.
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Drives Performance
Understanding and leveraging EI is not just about enhancing personal interactions. It’s about driving organisational performance, fostering a culture of well-being, and supporting mental health across the workforce.
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