The Partnership Playbook: Lead with Clarity, Create Leverage & Reclaim Time

Phil Hayes-St Clair
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Helping leaders grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and bring real meaning to their teams. The Partnership Playbook is for CEOs, founders, and go-to-market leaders who want to grow without noise, scale without burnout, and build partnerships that actually matter. You’ll hear clear thinking on: - How to become a great CEO - How distribution, supply chain, and product partnerships create resilience - How leaders use partnerships to simplify strategy, not add more work Hosted by Phil Hayes-St Clair - CEO coach and partnerships advisor with 20+ years of experience across healthcare, biotech, aerospace, and eCommerce. Each episode blends practical insight with leadership reflection you can actually apply. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, including: - A weekly partnership episode - A weekly leadership episode - A long-form CEO conversation If you’re looking to grow with intent, lead with confidence, and build something your team believes in—you’re in the right place. Start anywhere. Stay for the clarity. Learn more at philhsc.com Know a great future guest? Send them here: philhsc.com/expression-of-interest

  1. 1d ago

    242. Three insights every new executive needs to be successful in the first 90 days

    Get the CEO Leadership Collection: Five curated conversations in a private podcast, each under ten minutes, on the decisions and pressures that define the role. Visit listentophil.com Have you actually told your newest executive hire, in concrete terms, what winning looks like at day ninety? Most CEOs leave decision rights, sponsorship, and success measures for a new hire's first quarter loosely implied rather than clearly said. In this episode, Phil unpacks why a hire you're privately doubting is more often a design problem than a judgement error, and how to fix it inside a single week. Why the first six weeks of a new executive's tenure often quietly shape the rest of itThe three things that tend to go undefined at the start, and how to close each one in under twenty minutesHow to tell whether your doubt about a hire is about them, or about what you never told them Listen now, then sit down before Friday and write two or three concrete measures of what day-ninety success looks like for your newest hire. The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts. PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

    242. Three insights every new executive needs to be successful in the first 90 days

  2. 4d ago

    241. Former Medtronic CEO Art Collins on what it means to lead, listen and deliver sustained excellence.

    Get the CEO Leadership Collection: Five curated conversations in a private podcast, each under ten minutes, on the decisions and pressures that define the role. Visit listentophil.com What changes when there is nobody above you to make the final decision? For Art Collins, becoming CEO of Medtronic brought a sudden realisation: tens of thousands of employees, patients and investors were depending on decisions for which the responsibility ultimately stopped with him. His response wasn’t to become more invincible. It was to listen harder, get closer to the front line and surround himself with exceptional people. Those same principles shaped his approach to leadership, partnership and long-term growth. Learn why saying yes is always an implicit decision to say no somewhere else.See how leaders create conditions where bad news reaches them before it becomes a crisis.Use Art’s simple partnership test to find capabilities that can accelerate growth rather than merely add complexity. Listen for lessons earned across the Navy, Medtronic boardroom and global business community and apply them to the decisions already sitting on your desk. Learn More about The Adventures of Archibald & Jockabeb The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts. PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

    241. Former Medtronic CEO Art Collins on what it means to lead, listen and deliver sustained excellence.

  3. 6d ago

    240. How to build redundancy into your revenue engine

    Get the CEO Leadership Collection: Five curated conversations in a private podcast, each under ten minutes, on the decisions and pressures that define the role. Visit listentophil.com Which part of your revenue would take the whole quarter down if it stopped on Monday? Most revenue engines look healthier than they are, because growth quietly concentrates the number onto one channel, one segment, or one person without anyone deciding it on purpose. This episode gives you a way to find your single point of failure before the market finds it for you. Why the channel carrying your growth is the one most able to end it, and how concentration accumulates one sensible decision at a timeThe difference between fragility that's already showing and fragility that's invisible because everything is workingA branch you can act on this week, whether your risk is a channel or a person Name your single point of failure out loud to one person on your team, and turn a private worry into a decision the business has to make. The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts. PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

    240. How to build redundancy into your revenue engine

  4. Aug 10

    239. Does your 90-Day plan survive the experienced CEO test?

    Get the CEO Leadership Collection: Five curated conversations in a private podcast, each under ten minutes, on the decisions and pressures that define the role. Visit listentophil.com What if your 90-day plan isn't failing because it's ambitious—but because it was never designed to survive reality? Most quarterly plans don't collapse because the strategy is wrong. They collapse because they're brittle. Discover the three hidden failure modes that quietly derail execution by week two.Learn a practical stress-test you can apply to any strategic plan in under fifteen minutes.Build plans that increase confidence, improve execution, and reduce unnecessary board pressure. Listen now, then stress-test your current 90-day plan before reality does it for you. The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts. PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

    239. Does your 90-Day plan survive the experienced CEO test?

  5. Aug 10

    238. RE-RELEASE: How stories drive unexpected growth with Neal Foard

    Get the CEO Leadership Collection: Five curated conversations in a private podcast, each under ten minutes, on the decisions and pressures that define the role. Visit listentophil.com In this episode, Phil dives deep into the art of storytelling with Neal Foard, a seasoned advertising veteran and storytelling expert. From creating compelling narratives in business to fostering trust through authenticity, Neal reveals the essential elements of a great story and why they matter. Whether you're a CEO, marketer, or partnership strategist, this episode provides actionable wisdom on building narratives that inspire collaboration and drive results. Top 3 Takeaways:The Three Pillars of a Compelling Story: A hero you care about, a gripping conflict, and a moral that leaves an impression.Authenticity is Key: Trust is built through consistent values and genuine connection—stories must reflect your unwavering principles.The Power of Metaphors: A well-chosen metaphor can simplify complex ideas, making them relatable and impactful. Connect Linkedin Website -------------------- Thanks for being here! The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts. PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

    238. RE-RELEASE: How stories drive unexpected growth with Neal Foard

  6. Aug 6

    237. What to do when a great leader starts to fade

    Get the CEO Leadership Collection: Five curated conversations in a private podcast, each under ten minutes, on the decisions and pressures that define the role. Visit listentophil.com What if your best leader isn't underperforming but carrying something you can't see? When a previously high-performing leader starts to fade, most CEOs instinctively focus on performance. The wiser move is to understand the person before trying to fix the problem. Learn the CARE framework for having difficult conversations without creating defensiveness.Discover why declining contribution is often the final symptom not the root cause.Understand why helping someone rediscover their motivation or leave with dignity can both be outstanding leadership outcomes. If this episode resonated, share it with another CEO who's leading through people, not just performance. The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts. PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

    237. What to do when a great leader starts to fade

  7. Aug 3

    236. What you can achieve in a 6-week reset as a CEO

    Get the CEO Leadership Collection: Five curated conversations in a private podcast, each under ten minutes, on the decisions and pressures that define the role. Visit listentophil.com What if the next six weeks became the most important six weeks of your year? Most CEOs don't have an effort problem, they have a concentration problem. In this episode, Phil walks you through a practical coaching exercise to design a six-week reset that creates meaningful change instead of simply maintaining momentum. Learn how to establish an honest baseline by identifying where you're the bottleneck and what your business is really telling you.Discover how to define a single outcome and identify the highest-leverage move that creates disproportionate impact.Stress-test your plan so it survives the inevitable pressure, distractions and competing priorities that come with leadership. Before tomorrow's inbox takes over, spend 30 uninterrupted minutes building your own Six-Week Reset using the four coaching questions from this episode. The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts. PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

    236. What you can achieve in a 6-week reset as a CEO

  8. Jul 31

    235. The firefighter's firefighter Jeremy Fewtrell on leadership, purpose and architecting resilient cultures

    Get the CEO Leadership Collection: Five curated conversations in a private podcast, each under ten minutes, on the decisions and pressures that define the role. Visit listentophil.com Have you ever wondered why leaders with a deep sense of purpose drive lasting change in their organisations? In today's episode, Jeremy Fewtrell shares what decades leading Fire and Rescue NSW have taught him about leadership under pressure, resilient culture, and why the future belongs to organizations that embrace meaningful partnership rather than working alone. You'll discover: How leadership decisions made today prevent tomorrow's crises.Why partnership is the real driver of sustainable organizational growth.The practical habits leaders use to stay calm, adaptable and trusted during uncertainty. If you're serious about improving leadership, building stronger partnerships and creating sustainable growth, this episode will challenge how you think about leading people and solving complex problems. The Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts. PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

    235. The firefighter's firefighter Jeremy Fewtrell on leadership, purpose and architecting resilient cultures
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Helping leaders grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and bring real meaning to their teams. The Partnership Playbook is for CEOs, founders, and go-to-market leaders who want to grow without noise, scale without burnout, and build partnerships that actually matter. You’ll hear clear thinking on: - How to become a great CEO - How distribution, supply chain, and product partnerships create resilience - How leaders use partnerships to simplify strategy, not add more work Hosted by Phil Hayes-St Clair - CEO coach and partnerships advisor with 20+ years of experience across healthcare, biotech, aerospace, and eCommerce. Each episode blends practical insight with leadership reflection you can actually apply. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, including: - A weekly partnership episode - A weekly leadership episode - A long-form CEO conversation If you’re looking to grow with intent, lead with confidence, and build something your team believes in—you’re in the right place. Start anywhere. Stay for the clarity. Learn more at philhsc.com Know a great future guest? Send them here: philhsc.com/expression-of-interest

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