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The Secret Life of Great Leaders

TripleGoal
Leadership
Leadership Development
Vulnerability
Adult Development
Triplegoal
Self-Judgment
Hilton
Transformation Process
Coaching
Imposter Syndrome
Personal Development
Emotional Intelligence
Transformational Leadership
Self-Leadership
Trackunit
Artificial Intelligence
Great Place To Work
Culture
Living System
Power and Control Imbalance

Most leadership advice barely scratches the surface. The Secret Life of Great Leaders goes further. Hosted by Michael Bunting, Founder of TripleGoal, this podcast explores what true transformation looks like in leadership, business, and life. We talk to people who have done the hard work, made real changes, and have stories worth sharing. Expect honest conversations, practical insights, and moment... more

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Secret Life of Great Leaders, Michael Bunting speaks with organisational psychologist and systems thinker Bryn Edwards about why psychology may be failing to address many of today’s most pressing leadership, w... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Ridder
Chair of Life Without Barriers; former CEO in packaging and for-purpose sector
Life Without Barriers; Kogan.com (Chair)
Episode: The Best Boss You Never Had
Bryn Edwards
Fascinating guest discussing why psychology is failing and how to change systems
Independent / Organizational Consultant
Episode: Leadership as a Living System
Paul Sweeney
Consultant based in London; Sense Labs founder
Sense Labs / TripleGoal client
Episode: The Hard Truth About Leadership & Culture
Paul Hutton
Area Vice President of Australasia Hilton
Hilton
Episode: Treat People Uniquely, Not Equally: Paul Hutton on Building a #1 Great Place to Work
Søren Brogaard
CEO of TrackUnit
TrackUnit
Episode: The Joy of Leading: Building Cultures People Never Want to Leave
Alis Anagnostakis
Expert on vertical development and adult development
Vertical Development Institute
Episode: The Power of "I Don't Know": Transforming Leadership Through Vulnerability
Ahmed Moussa
General Manager for Sanofi UK & Ireland, General Medicine portfolio
Sanofi
Episode: Beyond Tough vs. Nice: Striking the Leadership Balance with Ahmed Moussa
Tom Hunt
CEO of Fame, a podcast agency
Fame
Episode: From 17 Failures to Leading 70 Remote Staff: Fame’s Unconventional Growth Story
Norbert Walther
Purpose-driven CEO with a remarkable track record of leading transformational change across healthcare and the aged care industries.
Kinyara Health, 5P Advisory
Episode: Why Great Leaders Befriend Their Inner Critic with Norbert Walther

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Michael Bunting
Host of The Secret Life of Great Leaders

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Satisfy my curiosity quickly ;-)

    Always great to listen to you Michael and your own story. So impressive. And the content of TripleGoal is definitely life changing. So can’t wait to hear more stories like yours. Hear you soon!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DtMeister2007
    Germany10 months ago
  • Worth the wait!

    Finally! A leadership podcast that tells the truth. If you care about building trust, culture, and long-term impact, this is the podcast you’ve been waiting for.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karl Lee J.
    Philippines10 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liloelah
    France10 months ago
  • A refreshing take on real leadership growth

    The Secret Life of Great Leaders goes beyond quick tips to explore the deeper inner work that helps leaders and teams truly grow. As a leadership coach who partners with clients through transformative stretch moments, I deeply appreciate its focus on real, lasting growth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TeriSchmidt
    United States10 months ago
  • Finally!

    A pod just for leadership nerds like me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    High ffi
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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The show is praised for going beyond surface tips to explore inner work and growth.
Guests are described as credible experts who contribute real-world strategies and personal vulnerability.
Listeners appreciate authentic leadership stories and practical, long-term approaches over quick fixes.

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Leadership as a Living System
Q: What should leaders focus on to drive real transformation?
Leaders should define clear outcomes (performance, agility, and joyful workplaces), analyze both external and internal drivers of behavior, map the end-to-end workflow, and address cultural commons and power dynamics to enable emergent, sustainable change.
Leadership as a Living System
Q: What is the core problem with traditional psychology in the workplace?
Traditional psychology tends to isolate parts of people and organizations instead of addressing the whole system, missing how individual, social, and organizational factors come together to influence behavior and outcomes.
The Joy of Leading: Building Cultures People Never Want to Leave
Q: What advice would you give a young leader who wants to grow and develop over time?
Keep seeking insights from books and podcasts, expose yourself to many leadership examples, test ideas in real life, and do so with compassion and a willingness to adjust based on feedback.
The Hard Truth About Leadership & Culture
Q: What practical steps can a company take to improve performance without chasing hollow culture reforms?
Start by boosting critical thinking at the leadership level, reduce reliance on superficial metrics, and experiment with alternative organizational designs that emphasize autonomy and fewer hierarchical barriers.
The Hard Truth About Leadership & Culture
Q: If leadership development isn't fixing things, what should organizations do differently?
Shift focus from individual heroic change to systemic changes like governance, autonomy, and redesigning rituals and rewards to align with desired outcomes.

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The show curates candor-filled conversations with high-level leaders and practitioners, focusing on authentic transformation, culture, and sustainable leadership change. Episodes often challenge conventional wisdom— questioning traditional metrics, exploring vulnerability, and emphasizing systemic design, psychological safety, and practical rituals that drive performance and learning. Listeners likely include senior professionals, aspiring executives, and leadership enthusiasts who want evidence-based approaches, real-world stories, and actionable frameworks for building healthier organizations and teams. A notable strength is the blend of warm, personal storytelling with rigorous ideas from consultants, CEOs, and industry leaders across he... more

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2. Bryn Edwards
3. Paul Sweeney
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5. Søren Brogaard
6. Alis Anagnostakis
7. Ahmed Moussa
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