that's audacious podcast

October 31, 2024

Audacious Agency

In this episode of That's Audacious, host Lauren Clemett sits down with Anton Guinea, a leading Australian thought leader and leadership expert, to discuss his unique journey and insights into impactful leadership.


Anton's story is one of transformation. After a near-fatal workplace accident and exposure to both poor and exceptional leadership, he dedicated himself to helping leaders become better humans and cultivate psychologically safe, high-performing teams.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in leadership, personal growth, and creating positive change. Anton's insights, gleaned from his own experiences and years of working with leaders, offer valuable lessons for navigating the complexities of today's workplace.


Tune in to That's Audacious to hear the full conversation and discover how you can unlock your leadership potential.


Key takeaways from this episode include:

  • The importance of human connection: Anton emphasises the power of people skills and emotional intelligence in achieving success. He believes that genuine connection and a commitment to leaving people better than you found them are crucial for effective leadership.
  • Continuous learning and evolution: Anton highlights the need for leaders to stay current and embrace new knowledge. He advocates for a tailored approach to leadership development, recognising that each individual and organisation is on a unique journey.
  • The impact of values: Anton shares the core values that drive his organisation: energy, engagement, and enterprise thinking. These values underpin his commitment to delivering exceptional service and driving positive change.
  • The power of recognition: Anton discusses the value of seeking external validation through awards and recognition programs. He sees this as a way to measure impact, gain credibility, and inspire continuous improvement.

Anton also shared some memorable acronyms to help us understand the important role leaders play in our lives.

The concept of IOU

Initiative ownership, and urgency. Understanding just how influential you can be on another human's life and that ripple effect.


And the vital leadership qualities of energy engagement and enterprise thinking, how we are connective human beings, social animals and we need to engage and connect, energise others with our positive attitude and approach and always be thinking about how we can “help another be better’”.

Connect with Anton Guinea:

To learn more from Anton, find his contact details, website, and social media links below.

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