Phuel Conversations

Phuel Conversations is your go-to podcast for igniting curiosity and fuelling passion across leadership, strategy, culture, innovation, and the art of team building. Hosted by Phuel’s dynamic facilitators, we bring together the brightest minds, from our visionary team to influential thought leaders beyond our walls. Expect candid, thought-provoking discussions filled with insights, real stories, and actionable strategies to unlock potential, drive meaningful change, and create lasting impact in both business and personal growth. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/phuel Get in contact: https://phuel.com.au/contact/

Phuel Conversations is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Phuel Conversations, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  The Storytelling Skill Most Leaders Think They Already Have

  Sep 28, 202639 minS2

  Nathy Gaffney steps out of the interviewer’s chair for a candid conversation with long-time Phuel colleague Meaghan Archunde about why storytelling remains one of the most underrated leadership skills. Together, they explore why data alone rarely inspires action, how memorable stories create meaning and connection, and what separates a compelling story from a self-indulgent one. Drawing on real client experiences, practical presentation techniques, neuroscience, ancient storytelling traditions, and the challenges of communicating in an AI-driven world, they reveal simple frameworks leaders can use to make their messages stick. The episode’s central message is clear: in a world where polished words are abundant, authenticity, relevance, and stories people actually remember are what build trust and drive change. phuel.com.au

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  Episode #7

  Leadership from the Inside Out Part 3: Leading Organisations - Vision, Culture and Sustainable Growth

  Aug 24, 202636 minS2

  Zooming out from self-leadership and team leadership, host Nathy Gaffney is joined again by Phuel facilitators Tracey Ward and Alex Blackbourne to talk about what it takes to lead an entire organisation. They cover why vision statements stay stuck in the boardroom, why strategy and incentives often pull in opposite directions and why silent culture killers like meeting overload creep in as businesses scale.

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  Episode #6

  What High-Performing Teams Have That Yours Probably Doesn't

  Jul 27, 202637 minS2

  Most leaders call their team high-performing without really questioning what they're measuring, tenure, individual results and a nice culture score rarely tell the full story. In this episode, Phuel's Rob Rossano and Caspar de Carteret get into what actually separates thriving teams from surviving ones, from the metrics that miss the mark to the artificial harmony that lets dysfunction fester and the peer-to-peer accountability that really drives performance. Turns out the gap between good and great isn't talent, it's trust, courageous conversations and showing up for accountability every day. Resources: Patrick Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Margaret Heffernan, TED Talk on "super chickens" and super flocks (research by William Muir) Kim Scott, Radical Candor Stephen Covey, on "malicious obedience" Lieutenant General David Morrison (former Chief of the Australian Army): " The standard you walk past is the standard you accept " Brené Brown's podcast conversation with Ted Lasso and Coach Beard

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  Episode #5

  Leadership from the Inside Out Part 2: Why Most Leaders Lose Their Team Before They Notice

  Jun 29, 202633 minS2

  Building on the self-leadership foundations laid in Episode 1, host Nathy Gaffney is joined by Phuel facilitators Tracey Ward and Alex Blackbourne for a conversation about what happens when you become responsible for other people. They explore how trust erodes through small, everyday moments rather than grand failures, the difference between a team that feels safe and one that's simply become comfortable, and why the conversations leaders keep postponing are quietly costing them their teams. If you're enjoying the series, follow or subscribe so you don't miss Episode 3. Resources: Patrick Lencioni's work on high-performing teams and artificial harmony Gallup; How to Improve Employee Engagement in the Workplace

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  Episode #4

  Leadership from the Inside Out Part 1: Leading Self – The Leadership Work Nobody Sees But Everyone Feels

  May 25, 202627 minS2

  <p>Kicking off the Leadership from the Inside Out series, host Nathy Gaffney joins Tracey Ward and Phuel co-owner Jo Pollard for a conversation about what self-aware leadership actually looks like in practice. From emotional intelligence and personal ownership to showing up with resilience when the ground is shifting beneath you, this episode challenges leaders to close the gap between good intentions and real-world impact.</p>

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