Decision-making isn’t just about data, it’s about judgment, emotion, and leadership under pressure. Phil Neil, CEO of Founders Compass, brings a powerful perspective shaped by building a $70M company and losing it in a devastating fire.

Phil reveals how leaders can cut through information overload, develop sharper intuition, and navigate emotional patterns that influence critical decisions. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, clarity, and leading yourself before you lead others.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(02:00) Introduction and Phil Neil’s background

(05:33) Pressure, founders and inner resilience

(12:13) Finding your anchor

(14:36) Leading yourself through hard moments

(16:26) Leadership archetypes and personal transformation

(20:30) Personality patterns and better decisions

(23:44) Courage without a clear plan

(29:46) Building self-awareness and balance

(32:33) Mindful decisions and strategic clarity

(35:28) Better leaders build better businesses

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As a political refugee who crossed three countries before finding home in Canada, Anne-Marie Pham turned her lived experience into a career dedicated to creating workplaces where everyone belongs. She is now the Vice President of Engagement at the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. In this episode, Anne-Marie unpacks why leadership demands courage and a willingness to get uncomfortable. She shares practical frameworks leaders can use today, along with mindset shifts that transform diversity from a checkbox into a superpower.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(00:00) Building inclusion across Canada

(04:23) Embracing industry collaboration challenges

(07:44) Building inclusive, equitable workplaces

(11:32) Six traits of inclusive leadership

(15:08) Courage, accountability and collaboration

(17:41) Embracing cultures with open minds

(23:35) Flexible holidays for inclusion

(27:51) Understanding cultural influences in leadership

(31:12) Shared responsibility in leadership feedback

(33:01) Future of work and immigration

(36:13) Diversity resources and programs offered

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Today, we’re exploring how neuroscience and technology are reshaping leadership with Jaime Lama from the NeuroLeadership Institute. As a psychologist with 30 years in HR and consulting, Jaime brings deep expertise in guiding organisations through change.

Jaime breaks down how the brain drives behaviour, from survival instincts to the role of emotions in decision-making. We discuss emotional regulation, unconscious bias and how leaders can better understand the unconscious drivers behind daily choices. Whether you lead a small team or thousands, you’ll gain practical insights on psychological safety, growth mindset, and the human skills technology can’t replace.

Tune in to this episode as we explore:

(05:58) Origins of the brain’s organisational principles

(07:55) Brain’s threat detection network

(12:47) Experience bias and brain function

(16:15) Bias in AI and how to navigate it

(19:42) How our brains evolved for survival

(21:40) Amplified intelligence through AI collaboration

(25:26) Dynamics of AI and human growth

(28:58) Evolving brains for collaborative leadership

(30:31) Clarity and mental health during COVID

(33:49) Psychological safety boosts performance

(39:24) Leadership accountability in changing times

(40:31) Leadership and trust dynamics

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