by Rob D. Willis
Want to know how elite performers really think? Not just in business, but across every high-stakes field imaginable? Super Powered brings you inside the minds of extraordinary achievers who've mastered success in the world's most demanding environments. From the boardroom to the poker table, from crisis zones to Formula 1 pits - these are the people who've cracked the code of peak performance when it matters most. Each week, you'll hear from two types of leaders: • Business innovators with unexpected backgrounds and unconventional approaches • Elite performers from outside business who've mastered skills every leader needs These aren't your typical success stories. You'll discover: • How a hostage negotiator's trust-building techniques can transform your team dynamics • Why a pro poker player's decision-making framework beats traditional strategic planning • What special forces operators know about team performance that most MBAs don't • How crisis leaders stay clear-headed when stakes are highest Every episode delivers: • Battle-tested insights you can implement immediately • Frameworks that work under real pressure • A specific challenge to elevate your capabilities • Stories you won't hear anywhere else This show is for: • Leaders navigating complex decisions and constant change • Executives looking beyond conventional business wisdom • Anyone ready to think differently about performance and success Why these insights matter now: In today's business environment, traditional approaches aren't enough. The real edge comes from understanding how elite performers - both in and outside the business world - master their craft under pressure. Each week, you'll get: 🧠 Advanced strategies from people who've earned their wisdom the hard way 🎯 Practical challenges that systematically build your capabilities 🔍 Unique perspectives that challenge conventional thinking 💡 Tools you can use immediately in your own work No recycled business theories. No abstract concepts. Just real insights from people who've been there. Ready to think differently about leadership and performance? Subscribe now to join ambitious leaders worldwide who are using these battle-tested insights to outperform in today's dynamic environment. Super Powered: Where extraordinary performers reveal what actually works in the real world. #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveSuccess #PeakPerformance #StrategicThinking #ElitePerformance
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April 18, 2025
<p><strong>Ever wondered how elite marines handle chaos and fix problems that actually matter?</strong> Robert Heath Sr. brings military precision to leadership challenges, showing how to thrive in uncertainty rather than trying to control it.</p><p>From commanding 400 Marines to saving millions for Fortune 500 companies as a consultant, Robert's journey proves his approach works. Starting as a teacher from Chicago's south side, he joined the Marines to understand power systems and leadership, achieving a 70% acquittal rate as a defence counsel by seeing problems differently.</p><p>This conversation isn't just about military tactics—it's about identifying which problems deserve your attention and which are merely "urgency masquerading as importance." Robert shares his EMPOWER framework that transforms how leaders delegate and communicate.</p><h1>Key Talking Points:</h1><ul><li>The 70% solution: You don't need perfect information to take action—a concept that freed Robert from analysis paralysis</li><li>Why we're rarely dealing with "problem people" and more often with "people who have problems"—a distinction that transforms leadership</li><li>How poor communication costs businesses millions, with leaders mistakenly believing "telling equals understanding"</li><li>The EMPOWER framework for delegating effectively and removing obstacles rather than solving every problem yourself</li></ul><br/><h1>Links & Resources:</h1><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://tllcg.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tllcg.com</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertheathsr007" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Robert Heath Senior</a></li><li>Book: "#1 Amazon Bestseller: Why Can't People Just Do Their Jobs"</li><li>Book Recommendations: "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey and "Team of Teams" by General Stanley McChrystal</li></ul><br/><h1>Today's Exercise: The Root Cause Framework</h1><p>This three-question framework helps you identify and solve problems more effectively by getting to their true source rather than treating symptoms.</p><p>Steps to Apply:</p><ol><li>Ask "What is the problem?" - Define the actual difference between what you want and what you have</li><li>Ask "How is this problem keeping us from our objective?" - Determine its impact and importance</li><li>Ask "What would we see, hear, and feel if this problem didn't exist?" - Clarify your definition of success</li></ol><br/><h1>Strategic Storyteller Newsletter:</h1><p>For more insights like Robert's approach to thriving in chaos rather than controlling it, join my free 'Strategic Storyteller' newsletter. Each week includes practical storytelling frameworks, personal insights, and curated resources from the podcast—all delivered in a 3-minute read.</p><p><a href="https://robdwillis.com/strategic-storyteller" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sign-Up Here</strong></a></p>
April 11, 2025
<p><strong>Ever wondered why working harder isn't making you happier? </strong></p><p>Lindsey Frances transformed from a burned-out business consultant to becoming the architect of the Conscious Change Method, helping high-performers find joy in today rather than chasing tomorrow. Her counter-intuitive approach uses wearable health data to reveal what your body already knows: grinding isn't the path to success.</p><p>As an ISF internationally accredited sophrologist, member of the British Psychological Society, and founder of Emotional Wealth Creation, Lindsey works with executives and entrepreneurs who've hit their limits. Her methods have helped law firm partners rediscover job satisfaction and C-suite leaders make critical mindset shifts—proving that data can wake people up to what's really happening inside.</p><p>This isn't just about wellness—it's about becoming what Lindsey calls an "Emotional Billionaire." After experiencing professional burnout and depression herself, she discovered that true success comes not from consuming more but from accessing the rich resource of emotions that allows you to fully experience life's moments.</p><h2>Key Talking Points:</h2><ul><li>Why pausing is the hardest yet most crucial step for high-achievers—"We're conditioned to think the faster we go and the more we do, the happier we'll be, but the reverse is true"</li><li>How heart rate variability (HRV) data creates accountability that bypasses ego resistance—95% of clients initially claim "the data must be wrong"</li><li>The counterintuitive discovery that intuition, not intelligence, produces your best work—but only when you're relaxed and not overworking</li><li>Why finding joy in today's cup of tea is more powerful than waiting for tomorrow's achievements—"All of your joy and happiness is in today"</li></ul><br/><h2>Links & Resources:</h2><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseyfrances" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lindsey Frances</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.lindseyfrances.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lindseyfrances.co.uk</a></li><li>Podcast: <a href="https://www.lindseyfrances.co.uk/podcast-human" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rich Simple Human</a></li><li>Wearable Technology Mentioned: WHOOP, OURA, Morpheus</li><li>Book in Progress: "The Emotional Billionaire"</li></ul><br/><h2>Today's Exercise: The Five-Breath Challenge</h2><p>This simple practice helps you assess your present-moment awareness and builds concentration—a skill AI can't replicate.</p><ol><li>Find a quiet moment and place one hand on your stomach</li><li>Count five full breaths using your five fingers as counters</li><li>Notice whether your mind stays focused on your breath or wanders</li><li>Practice daily to strengthen your ability to remain present</li></ol><br/><h2>Strategic Storyteller Newsletter:</h2><p>For more insights like Lindsey's approach to becoming an "Emotional Billionaire" through present-moment awareness, join my free 'Strategic Storyteller' newsletter at robdwillis.com/newsletter. Each week includes practical storytelling frameworks, personal insights, and curated resources from the podcast—all delivered in a 3-minute read.</p>
April 4, 2025
<p><strong>Ever wondered what a medieval castle, Greek shield, or trench whistle could teach you about leadership? </strong></p><p>Sean Stewart transforms ancient artefacts into powerful decision-making tools. As "The Historian in the Boardroom," he helps leaders unlock wisdom from historical objects that serve as silent coaches during their toughest challenges.</p><p>From designing award-winning exhibitions at English Heritage to coaching executives at PepsiCo and PwC, Sean's approach has helped hundreds of professionals across 17 years. Where others see museum pieces, he sees practical leadership weapons—physical reminders of time-tested principles that cut through corporate jargon and theoretical models.</p><p>What started as casual observations about historical objects evolved into a powerful framework for leadership. Sean shares how sailing through literal storms at sea taught him that these ancient lessons aren't just interesting—they're essential for navigating today's business uncertainties with confidence and clarity.</p><h2>Key Talking Points:</h2><ul><li>The "Achilles moment" framework for discovering what truly motivates each team member, creating self-sustaining motivation beyond typical "cattle prod" approaches</li><li>Why diverse teams thrive: Medieval castles demonstrate how seemingly contradictory elements can create stronger, more functional systems</li><li>The "trench whistle principle" of authentic leadership—why the most effective leaders share risks alongside their teams rather than directing from safety</li><li>How sailing through storms at sea taught Sean that staying calm during crisis has more impact on team performance than any motivational technique</li></ul><br/><h2>Links & Resources:</h2><ul><li>Sean's website: <a href="https://pastforwardtalks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Past Forward Talks</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-stewart-speaker" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sean Stewart</a></li><li>Book: "Redefining The Leadership Code: Stories and Objects That Shape Greatness" (coming Spring 2025)</li></ul><br/><h2>Today's Exercise: The Ancient Object Anchor</h2><p>This practice helps you identify and embody leadership principles that resonate deeply with you, creating physical reminders to guide decision-making during stressful moments.</p><ol><li>Reflect on a recent leadership challenge you faced</li><li>Find or select an object that represents the lesson you learned</li><li>Write down how this object embodies that leadership principle</li><li>Place the object where you'll see it during critical moments</li><li>When facing similar challenges, let the object remind you of your learned wisdom</li><li>After several weeks, notice which object becomes your consistent "anchor"</li></ol><br/><h2>Strategic Storyteller Newsletter:</h2><p>For more insights like Sean's approach to creating North Star statements that unite diverse teams, join my free "Strategic Storyteller" newsletter.</p><p>Each week includes practical storytelling frameworks, personal insights, and curated resources from the podcast—all delivered in a 3-minute read.</p><p><a href="https://robdwillis.com/cta-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe Here</a></p>
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