The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.
The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.

The Caring CEO. For leaders who want to grow teams who are more caring, fun filled and productive. For leaders who care.

Graeme Cowan

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We want to provide inspiration and practical tips for leaders who believe that future success requires equal emphasis on growth and employee mental health. We want to explore how we ensure that the right culture is fostered. Ultimately we would like to grow a community of caring leaders that can show that this approach is a win win in business. Good for people and good for growth and profits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent Episodes

#89 Start with 'Yes", Katrina Troughton, Managing Director, Adobe ANZ
MAR 26, 2026
#89 Start with 'Yes", Katrina Troughton, Managing Director, Adobe ANZ
Katrina Troughton, Managing Director of Adobe ANZ, shares how true leadership care goes beyond policy to build cultures of trust, flexibility, and genuine support. From navigating uncertainty to empowering teams and embracing discomfort, Katrina’s standout message is simple yet powerful: start with yes—and work out what it takes to make it happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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53 MIN
#88 Joy at work, Alex Liu, ex Chairman & Global Managing Partner, Kearney
MAR 12, 2026
#88 Joy at work, Alex Liu, ex Chairman & Global Managing Partner, Kearney
Alex Liu, ex Chairman & Global Partner at Kearney, shares insights from his bestselling book Joy Works on building psychologically safe and high-performing teams. In this episode, Alex reveals why care is the key differentiator that gets you hired or not, alongside competence and confidence, offering invaluable leadership lessons for today’s fast-paced world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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48 MIN
#87 Clarity counts most, Tara James, Founder, Small and Mighty
FEB 26, 2026
#87 Clarity counts most, Tara James, Founder, Small and Mighty
Tara James, Founder of Small and Mighty, shares why care in leadership is a strategic advantage, not a soft skill, and how psychological safety drives performance. She explains why 2026 will demand clarity over urgency, encouraging leaders to “hurry up slowly” and lead with self-awareness, humility, and purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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40 MIN
#86 Staying afloat in rough waters, Veronica Papacosta, CEO Seafood Industry Australia
FEB 12, 2026
#86 Staying afloat in rough waters, Veronica Papacosta, CEO Seafood Industry Australia
Veronica Papacosta, former CEO of Seafood Industry Australia, reflects on growing up in her family’s fish shop and how early responsibility shaped her approach to leadership. In conversation with Graeme, she explores family legacy, resilience, and the values formed long before the boardroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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38 MIN
#85 Guiding end of life care, Casey Beros
JAN 30, 2026
#85 Guiding end of life care, Casey Beros
Casey Beros, author of Next of Kin, shares her deeply personal experience of caring for her father during the final two years of his life and the lessons it taught her about leadership, care, and impact. It’s a moving conversation about compassion at work, supporting carers, and what truly matters when life and leadership collide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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42 MIN