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The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.

Graeme Cowan
Mental Health
Leadership
Workplace Culture
Psychological Safety
Covid-19
Sax Institute
We Mindset
Employee Engagement
Workplace Care Culture
Health Policy
Hybrid Work Model
Employee Fulfillment
Corporate Culture
Education
Pearl Jam
Kindness
Self-Care
Remote Work
Team Dynamics
45 and Up Study

We want to provide inspiration and practical tips for leaders who believe that future success requires equal emphasis on growth and employee mental health. We want to explore how we ensure that the right culture is fostered. Ultimately we would like to grow a community of caring leaders that can show that this approach is a win win in business. Good for people and good for growth and profits.

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Artwork for The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.

Latest Episodes

Emma Walsh, CEO of Parents At Work, shares how family-friendly workplaces, inclusive leadership, and flexible work practices can drive stronger business outcomes while supporting employee wellbeing. Tune in for practical insights on building workplac... more

Garry Ridge, former Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company, shares how caring leadership, trust, and psychological safety create high-performing teams and lasting business success. Packed with practical leadership insights, this conversation offers valuab... more

James Laughlin, author of Habits of High Performers, shares his remarkable journey from troubled schoolboy in Northern Ireland to 7 time World Champion drummer and trusted coach to elite athletes, business leaders and high-performing teams. Drawing o... more

Jacob Chase discusses why businesses measure financial capital precisely but often overlook the true value of their people. Drawing from his experience across Lazard, Angelo Gordon, and entrepreneurship, Jacob shares how organizations can better alig... more

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Recent Guests

Garry Ridge
Former CEO, WD-40 Company
WD-40 Company
Episode: #93 Building a 10x WD40 culture, Garry Ridge, Former CEO, WD-40 Company
James Laughlin
Author of Habits of High Performers; keynote speaker; former world champion drummer
Author and coach
Episode: #92 High Performance Habits, James Laughlin, Author & Keynote Speaker
Jacob Chase
CEO of The INFIN
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Episode: #91 Measure What Matters, Jacob Chase, CEO The INFIN
Nick Orchard
Founder of The Big Refresh; coach focusing on middle leaders and senior teams
The Big Refresh
Episode: #90 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Daily, Nick Orchard, Performance Coach
Katrina Troughton
Managing Director of Adobe Australia
Adobe
Episode: #89 Start with 'Yes", Katrina Troughton, Managing Director, Adobe ANZ
Alex Liu
Former chairman and global managing partner of Kearney
Kearney
Episode: #88 Joy at work, Alex Liu, ex Chairman & Global Managing Partner, Kearney
Tara James
Founder of Small and Mighty
Small and Mighty Group
Episode: #87 Clarity counts most, Tara James, Founder, Small and Mighty
Veronica Papacosta
CEO of Seafood Industry Australia
Seafood Industry Australia
Episode: #86 Staying afloat in rough waters, Veronica Papacosta, CEO Seafood Industry Australia
Casey Beros
Author of the book "The Next of Kin" and health journalist
Episode: #85 Guiding end of life care, Casey Beros

Host

Graham Cowan
Host focused on care-led leadership and organizational wellbeing; affiliates with The Caring CEO and related initiatives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • CEO St John’s Ambulance Australia

    Loved the Brendan Maher episode so much. What a truly authentic leader, wise, genuine warmth shone through in this episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anniemiller01
    Australia10 months ago
  • A must listen

    Graeme has an amzing knack of drawing out from leaders the key behaviours and insights that create a culture based on care.

    Tune in folks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    poodles and grooodles
    Australia3 years ago
  • So vital

    Thanks Graeme and team for this essential podcast series. Each guest shares such wisdom and insight and the conversations vital for our community and workforce now and for the future. A must listen to every leader, “wherever they stand”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anniemiller01
    Australia3 years ago
  • Brilliant leadership content

    I’m an avid listener to leadership podcasts, and this material is some of the best I’ve heard! Very useful and practical.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AbeUdy
    Australia5 years ago
  • High Care and High Performance belong together

    This series has been a frequent addition to my daily COVID exercise walks!

    Honest, practical and encouraging content for CEO’s and other senior leaders. A great range of industries, personalities and leadership styles united around a common commitment to modelling and actively building a culture of care.

    Graeme’s conversational interviewing draws out some really profound insights. I particularly enjoy responses to the question about advice you would give to your younger self.

    Looking forwar... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob T E
    Australia5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Content consistently spotlights care as a driver of performance and wellbeing.
Episodes are honest, actionable, and broad in industry coverage.
The host draws out authentic leadership insights with warmth and practical takeaways.
Guests are diverse and the host's interviewing style is engaging and insightful.
Listeners praise the practical, human-centered approach to leadership and culture.

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#92 High Performance Habits, James Laughlin, Author & Keynote Speaker
Q: What would you tell your 20-year-old self?
Be patient and kind, believe in yourself, and write down your belief statements to rewire your mindset.
#93 Building a 10x WD40 culture, Garry Ridge, Former CEO, WD-40 Company
Q: What did you learn from Marshall Goldsmith and Ken Blanchard about leadership?
To act with servant leadership in practice, balancing heart and backbone, and to focus on developing others through awareness and intentionality.
#93 Building a 10x WD40 culture, Garry Ridge, Former CEO, WD-40 Company
Q: What are the foundations Garry uses to build the right culture?
Belonging, showing work matters, psychological safety, and a learning-coaching leadership approach form the core foundations.
#91 Measure What Matters, Jacob Chase, CEO The INFIN
Q: How does The INFIN measure contribution and use it to drive compensation and recognition?
We use a decentralized framework where every person contributes their perspective on what is valuable, aggregate those views to determine proportional contribution, and tie rewards to that distributed assessment, creating a live view of individual impact.
#91 Measure What Matters, Jacob Chase, CEO The INFIN
Q: How did you transition from Wall Street to building your own business, and what leadership changes did you implement?
The move required shifting from a highly hierarchical, performance-driven culture to a more coaching and collaborative approach, including changing tone, meeting cadences, and giving people space to contribute while maintaining accountability.

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This show centers on leadership that blends high performance with genuine care for people, exploring how cultures of belonging, psychological safety, and wellbeing drive sustainable results. Guests come from varied sectors—from multinational consultancies to non-profits and industry bodies—sharing practical leadership frameworks, real-world stories, and actionable tips to foster humane, productive workplaces. A standout thread across episodes is the emphasis on care-led leadership as a catalyst for engagement, resilience, and long-term performance, with recurring topics like burnout prevention, visible empathy, and clear communication. Listeners likely include senior leaders and aspiring executives seeking proven approaches to build teams t... more

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1. Garry Ridge
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