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Biz Bites for Thought Leaders, hosted by Anthony Perl, gives business owners, particularly focused in the professional services space, a platform to talk about their business and what makes them unique. It’s about sharing stories, the stories behind the story of a business, and opening up new networks. You will gain insights into what makes experts tick as well as sharing in amazing conversations with plenty of tips of how to get ahead in your business. There is so much to learn by unpacking stories and exposing the brilliance of this collection of industry leaders. That's what we do at Podcasts Done For You - we specialise in exposing the brilliance of others, using our skills, so they are seen as the authority and go-to expert in their area, becoming a recognised Thought Leader. By building their brand presence, their business grows. For more information, go to https://podcastsdoneforyou.com.au - a part of CommTogether, a marketing agency changing the world one person at a time. For listeners of the podcast, you can score an exclusive invitation to a monthly 'invitation-only' forum where professional services business thought leaders join an open discussion about the trends and opportunities in the market. For your invitation, connect with Anthony on LinkedIn and ask for a "Podcast forum invite"

  1. Clint Rihe: The Cognitive Athlete - Military Training Meets Corporate Performance

    15 FEB

    Clint Rihe: The Cognitive Athlete - Military Training Meets Corporate Performance

    In this transformative episode of Biz Bites for Thought Leaders, Anthony Perl sits down with Clint Rahe, former RAF physical training instructor turned high-performance coach and author of "The Cognitive Athlete." Clint shares his remarkable journey from military adventure training to helping corporate professionals achieve sustainable peak performance. Clint reveals the critical concept that changed his coaching approach: business leaders are "cognitive athletes" who use their minds like athletes use their bodies, requiring intentional training, recovery, and periodization. He introduces cognitive periodization - the four phases of conditioning, transition, performance, and recovery - and explains why the corporate expectation of year-round peak performance is unsustainable and dangerous. The conversation explores the 25-minute meeting hack that saves hours every week, how to identify your chronotype for optimal productivity, why your body keeps the score of accumulated stress, and the hidden health costs facing business owners in their 50s. Clint shares powerful insights on setting boundaries, planning your year like an athlete, and why females are 80% more likely to suffer stress-related autoimmune diseases. Whether you're a business owner, executive, or knowledge worker, this episode offers invaluable strategies for achieving peak performance without burning out. CONNECT WITH CLINT RIHE:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintrahe/ Website: https://cognitiveathlete.com.au Book: "The Cognitive Athlete" (Available December 29, 2024) Free Scorecard: Available at cognitiveathlete.com.au Podcast: The Performance Edge FOLLOW ANTHONY PERL:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyperl/ ABOUT BIZ BITES FOR THOUGHT LEADERS:Biz Bites for Thought Leaders is a podcast that brings you conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who share their insights, experiences, and strategies for success. Hosted by Anthony Perl, each episode delivers practical wisdom and thought-provoking discussions designed to help you grow your business and leadership capabilities. PODCAST PRODUCTION:This podcast is produced by Podcasts Done For You, Australia's premier podcast production service. We handle everything from recording to editing to distribution, so you can focus on delivering great content. Learn more: https://podcastsdoneforyou.com.au DON'T FORGET...------------------ Subscribe, like and comment wherever you are reading these show notes. Your support in this way ensures more people learn about the show. ------------------ Connect with Anthony Perl on LinkedIn: a...

    51 min
  2. Kevin Hubschmann: Comedy Skills, Applied Improv, and the Business Case for Laughter

    4 FEB

    Kevin Hubschmann: Comedy Skills, Applied Improv, and the Business Case for Laughter

    In this engaging episode of Biz Bites for Thought Leaders, Anthony Perl sits down with Kevin Hubschmann, entrepreneur, comedian, and founder of laugh.events. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from being one of the first 10 employees at Splash to building a global business that brings comedy skills to corporate teams. Kevin reveals the critical distinction between comedy skills and comedy performance: training in improv isn't about telling jokes, it's about developing soft skills like active listening, empathetic communication, and adaptability. He introduces the "Yes, And" principle that transforms collaboration and explains why he calls improv training "the EQ gym" for business professionals. The conversation explores Kevin's pandemic pivot from in-person comedy shows in New York to virtual corporate training serving organizations globally. He shares powerful insights on creating psychological safety, the transformation from "apathetic" to "inspired" teams, and lessons learned from opening for comedian Jessica Kirson. Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or HR professional, this episode offers invaluable insights into building high-performing teams through laughter, trust, and applied improv training. CONNECT WITH KEVIN HUBSCHMANN:Website: https://laugh.events LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hubschmann/ DON'T FORGET...------------------ Subscribe, like and comment wherever you are reading these show notes. Your support in this way ensures more people learn about the show. ------------------ Connect with Anthony Perl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adperl/ If you would like to be a guest on the program or you have a mentor that you think would be ideal, please reach out to us on LinkedIn so we can connect. Learn more about all our guests in our easy-to-use directory: https://www.commtogether.com.au/biz-bites/ ------------------ Interested in having your own podcast? Anthony will co-host your branded show. Visit https://podcastsdoneforyou.com.au for more information, including free resources. Our mission is to have brilliance heard. If you want to stand out as a Thought Leader, let us...

    53 min
  3. Ross Swan: From Financial Services to Pioneering Executive Coaching in Asia

    28 JAN

    Ross Swan: From Financial Services to Pioneering Executive Coaching in Asia

    In this compelling episode of Biz Bites for Thought Leaders, Anthony Perl sits down with Ross Swan, an executive coach with over 25 years of experience transforming leaders across Asia. Ross shares his remarkable journey from 30 years in financial services to becoming a pioneer in executive coaching, spending most of his career in Singapore. Ross reveals the critical shift that changed his coaching approach: moving from traditional executive coaching to focusing on self-leadership and inspired leadership. He shares powerful stories of breakthrough moments with executives, including a memorable example of how connecting leaders to their heartstrings creates lasting behavioural change. The conversation explores the hidden costs of poor leadership, the challenge of getting executives to recognise they're the problem, and practical strategies for helping leaders let go and empower their teams. Ross emphasises that great leadership starts from within, driven by personal belief and purpose. Whether you're a business owner, executive, or aspiring leader, this episode offers invaluable insights into self-leadership, creating positive workplace cultures, and the transformative power of coaching that connects head and heart. Connect with Ross on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossswan1/ DON'T FORGET...------------------ Subscribe, like and comment wherever you are reading these show notes. Your support in this way ensures more people learn about the show. ------------------ Connect with Anthony Perl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adperl/ If you would like to be a guest on the program or you have a mentor that you think would be ideal, please reach out to us on LinkedIn so we can connect. Learn more about all our guests in our easy-to-use directory: https://www.commtogether.com.au/biz-bites/ ------------------ Interested in having your own podcast? Anthony will co-host your branded show. Visit https://podcastsdoneforyou.com.au for more information, including free resources. Our mission is to have brilliance heard. If you want to stand out as a Thought Leader, let us show you the power of podcasting. Book a free idea-sharing call here. Ask us about our 'Podcasts Done for You' program. ------------------

    51 min
  4. How EOS Transformed a Stressed CEO's Business from 6% to 34% Profit: Will Watrous on the Entrepreneurial Operating System

    20 JAN

    How EOS Transformed a Stressed CEO's Business from 6% to 34% Profit: Will Watrous on the Entrepreneurial Operating System

    After a stress-induced health crisis landed him in the hospital, Will Watrous discovered EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and transformed his marketing company from chaotic to thriving - increasing net profit from 6% to 34%. Now an EOS implementer, Will shares how this proven system helps leadership teams gain vision, traction, and health. Learn why 34,000+ companies worldwide use EOS, the six key components every business must strengthen, and how to move from firefighting to fire prevention. Perfect for business owners feeling overwhelmed and seeking a better way to run their companies. What You'll Learn: The warning signs that your business stress is reaching dangerous levelsWhy trying to implement EOS yourself (like learning golf from YouTube) doesn't workHow blind spots keep even brilliant leaders from seeing simple solutionsThe difference between vision, traction, and healthy - and why you need all threeWhy the right people in the right seats is more than just a hiring strategyHow to move from firefighting to fire prevention in your businessThe organizational checkup that reveals your six key component strengthsWhy leaders must realize they're in the people business, not just their industryHow a two-year EOS journey creates lasting transformation (and why it's worth the wait) DON'T FORGET...------------------ Subscribe, like and comment wherever you are reading these show notes. Your support in this way ensures more people learn about the show. ------------------ Connect with Anthony Perl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adperl/ If you would like to be a guest on the program or you have a mentor that you think would be ideal, please reach out to us on LinkedIn so we can connect. Learn more about all our guests in our easy-to-use directory: https://www.commtogether.com.au/biz-bites/ ------------------ Interested in having your own podcast? Anthony will co-host your branded show. Visita...

    46 min

  5. 30/12/2025

    The time to shine is now. Do not wait.

    This is a personal reflection on the emotional weight of recent events and the profound impact they have had on my community and my family heritage. I want to share about the challenges of staying strong and finding hope while facing hostility and heartache in daily life. By sharing my own journey of faith and leadership, I hope to provide a glimpse into the strength found in unity and the importance of standing firm in one’s values. . . . . DON'T FORGET...------------------ Subscribe, like and comment wherever you are reading these show notes. Your support in this way ensures more people learn about the show. ------------------ Connect with Anthony Perl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adperl/ If you would like to be a guest on the program or you have a mentor that you think would be ideal, please reach out to us on LinkedIn so we can connect. Learn more about all our guests in our easy-to-use directory: https://www.commtogether.com.au/biz-bites/ ------------------ Interested in having your own podcast? Anthony will co-host your branded show. Visit https://podcastsdoneforyou.com.au for more information, including free resources. Our mission is to have brilliance heard. If you want to stand out as a Thought Leader, let us show you the power of podcasting. Book a free idea-sharing call here. Ask us about our 'Podcasts Done for You' program. ------------------

    6 min
  6. Why Market Research Still Matters: David Donnelly on Trust, Language, and Understanding What Customers Really Need

    08/12/2025

    Why Market Research Still Matters: David Donnelly on Trust, Language, and Understanding What Customers Really Need

    Career market researcher David Donnelly (Instinct & Reason) shares 30 years of insights on why businesses fail when they don't talk to the right audience. Discover the difference between transactional and resilient trust, why "climate change" became toxic language for farmers, how Tourism Australia's "Where the Bloody Hell Are You?" campaign succeeded (and failed), and why customers don't want to "lose weight" - they want to "look good." Learn why market research isn't just for big business, the Microsoft trust disaster, and how to dig beneath surface answers to find what customers really need. There is so much in this episode. It truly is one you do not want to miss. Let's get into Biz Bites for Thought Leaders. *** Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-donnelly-9b80575/  Check out their website https://www.instinctandreason.com/  for exciting offers    DON'T FORGET...------------------ Subscribe, like and comment wherever you are reading these show notes. Your support in this way ensures more people learn about the show. ------------------ Connect with Anthony Perl on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/adperl/  If you would like to be a guest on the program or you have a mentor that you think would be ideal, please reach out to us on LinkedIn so we can connect. Learn more about all our guests in our easy-to-use directory: https://www.commtogether.com.au/biz-bites/  ------------------ Interested in having your own podcast? Anthony will co-host your branded show.  Visit https://podcastsdoneforyou.com.au for more information, including free resources. Our mission is to have brilliance heard. If you want to stand out as a Thought Leader, let us show you the power of podcasting. Book a free idea-sharing call here. Ask us about our 'Podcasts Done for You'...

    48 min
  7. Strategic AI: How to Change Your Business and Your Thinking in 2026 with Len Ward

    27/11/2025

    Strategic AI: How to Change Your Business and Your Thinking in 2026 with Len Ward

    AI in 2026. What you need to do, where you need to go. We have an amazing episode today with Len Ward, who is going to talk to you about what is happening in the AI world, how you need to change your business, how you need to change the way you think, and what steps you need to do to get started in it. There is so much in this episode. It truly is one you do not want to miss. Let's get into Biz Bites for Thought Leaders. *** Connect with Len on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenward/  Check out their website https://commexis.com  for exciting offers   DON'T FORGET...------------------ Subscribe, like and comment wherever you are reading these show notes. Your support in this way ensures more people learn about the show. ------------------ Connect with Anthony Perl on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/adperl/  If you would like to be a guest on the program or you have a mentor that you think would be ideal, please reach out to us on LinkedIn so we can connect. Learn more about all our guests in our easy-to-use directory: https://www.commtogether.com.au/biz-bites/  ------------------ Interested in having your own podcast? Anthony will co-host your branded show.  Visit https://podcastsdoneforyou.com.au for more information, including free resources. Our mission is to have brilliance heard. If you want to stand out as a Thought Leader, let us show you the power of podcasting. Book a free idea-sharing call here. Ask us about our 'Podcasts Done for You' program. ------------------ #AI #businessstrategy #digitaltransformation #automation #businesstips #expertstrategy #podcastshow #podcasting

    54 min
  8. From Top Gun Dreams to Ignited Leadership: Leon Purton on Unlocking Potential in People and Teams

    13/11/2025

    From Top Gun Dreams to Ignited Leadership: Leon Purton on Unlocking Potential in People and Teams

    Former Royal Australian Air Force engineer Leon Purton shares his journey from small-town Tasmania to becoming an award-winning leadership expert and author of "The Ignited Leader" (Gold Medal winner, Axiom Book Awards 2025). Discover why leading yourself is the foundation of all leadership, how to see the shape of people and fit them to problems, and why emotions trump logic in team dynamics. Learn the three dimensions of leadership, the power of visual metaphors, and how to create a culture where people ignite excellence in themselves and others. *** Connect with Leon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonpurton/  Check out his “The Ignited Leader” book - https://leonpurton.com/book-launch/ DON'T FORGET...------------------ Subscribe, like and comment wherever you are reading these show notes. Your support in this way ensures more people learn about the show. ------------------ Connect with Anthony Perl on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/adperl/  If you would like to be a guest on the program or you have a mentor that you think would be ideal, please reach out to us on LinkedIn so we can connect. Learn more about all our guests in our easy-to-use directory: https://www.commtogether.com.au/biz-bites/  ------------------ Interested in having your own podcast? Anthony will co-host your branded show.  Visit https://podcastsdoneforyou.com.au for more information, including free resources. Our mission is to have brilliance heard. If you want to stand out as a Thought Leader, let us show you the power of podcasting. Book a free idea-sharing call here. Ask us about our 'Podcasts Done for You' program. ------------------ #leadership #theignitedleader #leadershipadvice #coaching #mindpower #businessleader #thoughtleader #bizbitespodcast #bizbitesforthoughtleaders

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Biz Bites for Thought Leaders, hosted by Anthony Perl, gives business owners, particularly focused in the professional services space, a platform to talk about their business and what makes them unique. It’s about sharing stories, the stories behind the story of a business, and opening up new networks. You will gain insights into what makes experts tick as well as sharing in amazing conversations with plenty of tips of how to get ahead in your business. There is so much to learn by unpacking stories and exposing the brilliance of this collection of industry leaders. That's what we do at Podcasts Done For You - we specialise in exposing the brilliance of others, using our skills, so they are seen as the authority and go-to expert in their area, becoming a recognised Thought Leader. By building their brand presence, their business grows. For more information, go to https://podcastsdoneforyou.com.au - a part of CommTogether, a marketing agency changing the world one person at a time. For listeners of the podcast, you can score an exclusive invitation to a monthly 'invitation-only' forum where professional services business thought leaders join an open discussion about the trends and opportunities in the market. For your invitation, connect with Anthony on LinkedIn and ask for a "Podcast forum invite"

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