
Thriving Leaders Podcast
Hosted by Claire Gray, Leadership & Team Coach and Facilitator, this podcast is here to support you as a leader, no matter what your experience level, with bite-sized leadership learnings. Packed with practical tools, tips, actions and insights, that you can immediately apply, so you can lead confidently now.
Latest episodes

Jul 4, 2024 • 10min
Episode 6: High Performance Cultures
In a culture where there are collective beliefs, assumptions and values, it’s important to bring cohesiveness and connection to your team to ensure that its high performing.
In today’s episode we discuss what it feels like to be part of a team and how to build a high-performance culture within your team.
In this episode, we cover:
How culture manifests through the behaviours that are encouraged and discouraged.
How a high-performance culture contributes to effectiveness and productivity, leading to excellent business outcomes.
Emphasize how reward and recognition should be centred on organisational values, and strategies for effectively communicating your purpose within the team.
The 2022 Gallup study which found that only 17% of Australian employees are engaged, compared to 21% globally.
How to create an environment where your team can flourish.
Where to get the book, Thriving Leaders: Learn the Skills to Lead Confidently:
Physical: Purchase here International: Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble
Audio: Audible & Spotify.
For all other resources:
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Want to connect directly with Claire? claire.gray@thrivingculture.com.au
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Jun 20, 2024 • 24min
Episode 5: Thriving Teams Part 2
In today's episode we discussed on What it takes to build a Thriving teams Part 2 and discussed tangible and practical things that you can do to build a Thriving team.
In this episode, we cover:
How to build trust with your team and find out who they are
Clear directions and expectations.
How to hold each other accountable without the need to be driven by the leader.
How to have a meaningful and purposeful reasons to connect with your team.
How to manage challenge with a supportive intention for team growth.
High-performance cultures that will create value, which results in excellent business outcomes.
Where to get the book, Thriving Leaders: Learn the Skills to Lead Confidently:
Physical: Purchase here International: Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble
Audio: Audible & Spotify
For all other resources:
Learn more about our leadership development programs
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Want to connect directly with Claire? claire.gray@thrivingculture.com.au
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Check out our website

Jun 6, 2024 • 26min
Episode 4: Thriving Teams Part 1
In this episode we discuss what it takes to build a Thriving Team, including team dynamics, and we share our proven Thriving Teams model, which has been developed based on research and through leadership on high performing teams, along with my extensive experience working with teams as a Leadership and Team Coach.
In this episode, we cover:
What is a high-performing team on how team members work together through strong relationship and shared accountability.
The different dynamics in every team, and how they interact with each other.
The fundamental components of a Thriving team.
The four levels of purpose.
We hear from Sandy Morrow on the success of high-performing Koala a furniture company with operations in Australia Japan and South Korea
The four elements of trust to know when you are on the right path
Where to get the book, Thriving Leaders: Learn the Skills to Lead Confidently:
Physical: Purchase here International: Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble
Audio: Audible & Spotify
For all other resources:
Learn more about our leadership development programs
Join our fortnightly newsletter
Want to connect directly with Claire? claire.gray@thrivingculture.com.au
Follow along on Linkedin
Check out our website

May 23, 2024 • 11min
How to Build Confidence
In today's episode, we talked about confidence and how to be confident as a leader. Get ready to unpack some barriers to lead confidently that will help you to thrive as a leader.
In this episode, we cover:
Building your confidence as a leader
Impostor Syndrome the feeling of self-doubt
Challenging limiting beliefs how our thoughts are powerful because they control our emotions
How Tony Davies, CEO at Social Futures, recollect Impostor Syndrome
How to reframe your thoughts and change your mindset
Where to get the book, Thriving Leaders: Learn the Skills to Lead Confidently:
Physical: Purchase here International: Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble
Audio: Audible & Spotify
For all other resources:
Learn more about our leadership development programs
Join our fortnightly newsletter
Want to connect directly with Claire? claire.gray@thrivingculture.com.au
Follow along on Linkedin
Check out our website

May 9, 2024 • 18min
Building Your Leadership Style
In today's episode, we focus on building your personal leadership style. Get ready for a deep dive into practical strategies and insights that will help you to thrive as a leader.
In this episode, we cover:
– Self-awareness
– Personality and how it's integral to understand your own leadership style
– Unpacking strengths and how taking a strengths-based approach to your leadership not only impacts you but your team's effectiveness
– A self-reflective exercise to develop your leadership intention
– Power of mentors and the support that you need around you as a leader
Where to get the book, Thriving Leaders: Learn the Skills to Lead Confidently:
Physical: Purchase here International: Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble
Audio: Audible & Spotify
For all other resources:
– Learn more about our leadership development programs
– Join our fortnightly newsletter
– Want to connect directly with Claire? claire.gray@thrivingculture.com.au
– Follow along on Linkedin
– Check out our website

Apr 18, 2024 • 25min
It's here... the Thriving Leaders Podcast! Leadership Styles
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Thriving Leaders Podcast. This podcast is here to support you as a leader, no matter your experience level, with bite-sized leadership learnings. The podcast is filled with practical tools, tips, actions, and insights that you can immediately apply, so you can lead confidently now.
In this episode, we cover:
– What it takes to be a Thriving Leader
– The different expectations of you as a leader
– Different leadership styles
– How to be an authentic leader
– How to balance being assertive, empathetic and adaptive
– How Tony Davies, CEO at Social Futures, navigated leading his team through a natural disaster
Where to get the book, Thriving Leaders: Learn the Skills to Lead Confidently:
Physical: Purchase here International: Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble
Audio: Audible & Spotify
For all other resources:
– Learn more about our leadership & team development programs
– Get the first chapter of Thriving Leaders for free
– Want to connect directly with Claire? claire.gray@thrivingculture.com.au
– Follow along on Linkedin
– Check out our website