The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea

Principal consultant and CPA Hacia Atherton joins us to unpack how profit is the scoreboard, and why your real game is people and process. We dig into culture signals hiding in your P&L, gender equity that actually works on site, and practical scripts leaders can use to create psychological safety for men and women. Clear, human, immediately usable.

In Part 2 of our conversation with leadership expert Pollyanna Lenkic, we dive deep into the power of accountability, systems thinking, and the courage it takes to show up as your authentic self. From tackling blame and contempt in teams to unpacking the link between gender equity and wellbeing, Pollyanna shares powerful lessons on influence, culture, and leadership.

In this episode of the Find Your Influence podcast, Anton Guinea sits down with leadership expert Pollyanna Lenkic to explore what it truly means to create positive impact through influence. Pollyanna shares her journey, the power of showing up as your authentic self, and why people skills are the foundation of effective leadership.

Former Broncos captain and Origin star Darius Boyd shares his journey from shy Gold Coast kid to 341 NRL games. He reflects on resilience, leadership under Wayne Bennett, and how his toughest battles inspired a passion for mental health and helping others.

Jason Hetherington joins Anton to share his journey from country footy to State of Origin and Australia. From lessons under Wally Lewis to coaching the inaugural Queensland women’s Origin side, he unpacks resilience, standards, and true leadership.

Former Queensland and Australian forward Gary Larson joins Anton to reflect on State of Origin intensity, 240 first-grade games, and why leadership is about resilience, respect, and doing the little things right on and off the field.

Former Broncos and Queensland Origin half Casey McGuire joins Anton to translate elite sport into business leadership: beat the odds, build culture and standards, know your people, set consistent benchmarks, and put the team first, on and off the field.

The Find Your Influence Podcast with Bruce Buffer. The legendary announcer shares how preparation, presence, and a “get the job done” mindset can help leaders deliver at the highest level no matter the pressure, the audience, or the obstacles.

In this wrap-up of my conversation with world-class speaker and coach Keith Abraham, I share the three biggest lessons on influence: why not everyone is ready to be coached, how to lead by living example rather than words, and the power of “reading the room” to know when to step in or simply listen.

In this episode, Anton sits down with internationally renowned speaker and mentor Keith Abraham to unpack the true meaning of influence in leadership. From why some people simply aren’t coachable, to the four reasons employees walk away from leaders, Keith shares practical wisdom on connection, collaboration, and coaching that every leader can apply today.