The Partnership Playbook: Unlock Business Growth, Build Strategic Systems, Reclaim Time (Phil Hayes-St Clair)

In this episode, Phil talks with technology partnerships veteran Lizzie Chapman. They dive into how partnerships evolve over time, the strategic importance of aligning incentives, and what it takes to make a lasting impact in the business to business and direct to consumer marketplaces.

Lizzie also share how to balance innovation, education, and execution in partnerships, sharing real-world examples of wins and lessons learned. Whether you're looking to streamline your partnership strategies or scale your business with the right collaborations, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Key Takeaways:

• Start Small, Scale Strategically: Lizzie explains the importance of starting with a focused, manageable partnership (like Shopify) and scaling based on proven results.
• The Long Game Wins: Successful partnerships require patience, trust-building, and continuous iteration to evolve and deliver lasting value.
• Curiosity is Key: Hiring for partnerships? Seek curiosity-driven individuals who thrive on learning about markets, tools, and customer needs.

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Ever wonder why some leaders make tough calls that everyone still rallies behind? It’s not luck. It’s because they lead from the center, not just the front.

Meet entrepreneur and author Laura Gassner Otting (LGO) who left law school to join the Clinton campaign, had a whirlwind experiences in the White House before founding her executive search firm.

In this episode you'll learn:

1. Why leading from the centre, with humility and inclusivity, drives powerful and sustainable change.
2. How true partnerships are built by deeply understanding and addressing the needs of clients and teams, going beyond transactional relationships.
3. How the framework of calling, contribution, connection, and control creates fulfilling careers, and why leaders should pay attention to these elements for their teams' success.

Take LGO's limitless assessment here to discover what to change in yourself, your workplace or your career in order to find success and happiness.

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Sales is about being authentic and human.

In this episode, Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown share how you can build better partnerships by focusing on transformation, authenticity, and vulnerability. Here are three key takeaways:

1. Think Transformational, Not Transactional

Instead of asking, "What can I get?" focus on "How can I help others?" Partnerships that transform people’s lives last longer and create more value for everyone involved.

2. Be Authentic and Show Your Real Self

People love working with those they can trust. Be yourself! When you're open and real about your strengths and weaknesses, you connect with others faster. This builds trust, which is key to strong partnerships.

3. Vulnerability Is a Strength, Not a Weakness

Being vulnerable can feel scary, but it helps others see that you're human, just like them. When you share your struggles, you build stronger, more meaningful relationships that go beyond business.

Resources

• Get The Unsold Mindset by Colin and Garrett

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• Garrett Brown on LinkedIn
• Colin Coggins on Linkedin
• Website

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What happens when everything goes wrong at 7,000 feet in a fighter aircraft—and the only way home is through sheer skill, trust, and partnership?

In this special moment, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Kim "KC" Campbell recounts the harrowing day her A-10 Warthog was hit over Baghdad, leaving her without hydraulics and facing a life-or-death decision. She shares how training, teamwork, and unwavering trust in her wingman helped her land safely—and how these lessons apply to leadership, partnerships, and navigating uncertainty in any high-stakes environment.

• Experience the heart-pounding reality of aerial combat and life-or-death decision-making.
• Learn how deep trust and high-performance teams create unshakable confidence under pressure.
• Discover why strong partnerships are the foundation of resilience and success.

Hit play now for an unforgettable story of courage, trust, and leadership under fire.

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

In this episode featuring Tami Powers you'll learn:

1. Build long-term foundations: Learn the critical steps to creating long-term partnerships that deliver measurable value.
2. How to use data-driven advocacy: Understand the role of data in convincing brands to invest in women's sports.
3. Break stereotypes: Explore how integrating women into traditionally male-dominated spaces leads to systemic change.

Connect with Tami Powers:

• LinkedIn
• Website

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Meet Mark Wales.

If you haven't met Mark, he is a leadership expert, husband, father, author of two incredible books (Survivor and Outrider), reality television star, founder at Kill Kapture, and former Australian Special Air Service officer.

In the episode of Partnership+, Mark shares his life as a special forces operator, father, author, and reality television star. We also talk about the partnerships that have changed his life.

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• LinkedIn
• Website

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• Survivor
• Outrider

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How do you end a business partnership without damaging relationships, reputations, or future opportunities?

Ending a partnership can feel tricky, but it doesn’t have to be messy. Whether you’re dissolving a business relationship or pivoting to new priorities, handling the separation professionally ensures you protect your reputation, maintain goodwill, and even leave the door open for future collaborations.

What You’ll Gain from This Episode:

• Seven key steps to gracefully end any partnership without burning bridges.
• Real-world insights from Microsoft & Intel’s amicable split after decades of collaboration.
• A practical checklist to ensure clear communication, positive closure, and a seamless transition.

Press play now to learn the exact steps to end a partnership with clarity, respect, and the potential for future collaboration.

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

Listen first, speak last.

Julian Treasure is an expert in sound and listening. By the numbers, he has delivered the #6 TED talk of all time (150M views across 5 TED talks) and has over 100,000 online students.

In this conversation, Phil and Julian explore the impact of noise and overwhelm on our ability to listen, and the consequences of not listening in personal and professional relationships. They also cover the power of silence in communication, and the role of storytelling in creating impactful messages, and Julian highlights the need for clarity, alignment, and proactive goals in partnerships.

Connect with Julian Treasure:

• LinkedIn
• Website

Julian also coaches executives and their organisations on powerful speaking, conscious listening, and the effective use of sound in business. To learn more, contact Julian on his website and mention Parternship+

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Cath Stone, Executive Director of Donor Experience at Lifeblood, discusses the importance of partnerships in the organization and the impact they have on the donor experience. She highlights the role of partnerships in expanding the reach of Lifeblood's mission and creating a movement of donors.

Cath shares examples of successful partnerships, such as the collaboration with Movember and Cancer Council Australia. She also emphasizes the need for organizations to adapt and be open to partnerships to meet the changing needs of their workforce and communities.

Finally, Cath encourages individuals to be curious and ask questions, and to consider donating blood or plasma as a way to make a difference in someone's life.

• Watch Michael Klim + Lifeblood here
• Book your first or next donation here
• Reach out to Cath Stone on Linkedin

Finally, if you would like to level up your partnership's game, sign up for Phil's free weekly newsletter, Wednesday Partnership.

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What if creativity and improvisation were the missing ingredients for your business success?

In a world that values structure and planning, many professionals overlook the power of adaptability, curiosity, and creativity in solving complex problems. Dr. Natalie Nixon, a leading creativity strategist, explores how improvisation and wonder fuel innovation—and how businesses can harness these skills to build stronger partnerships, improve decision-making, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

✅ Why creativity is not a luxury—it’s a business necessity.

✅ How the balance of wonder and rigor leads to breakthrough ideas.

✅ The surprising role improvisation plays in partnerships, leadership, and success.

Hit play now to discover how you can cultivate creativity, curiosity, and improvisational skills to drive business growth and innovation!

Connect with Natalie:

🌐 Learn more about Natalie’s work

🔗 Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

Dr. Julie Gurner, a Doctor of Psychology and high-performance executive coach, delves into the psychology behind leadership success and the role of partnership in driving growth. In this episode you'll learn:

1. The Power of Reinvention: Discover why the ability to reinvent yourself and your business is critical for long-term success.
2. Building High-Trust Partnerships: Understand how creating partnerships based on trust and shared goals can exponentially grow your business.
3. Managing Stress for Better Decision-Making: Gain valuable insights into how leaders can reframe stress to enhance decision-making and inspire their teams.

Tune in for practical strategies to maximize your leadership potential and build transformative partnerships that last.

Connect with Dr Julie Garner:

• Subscribe to Dr Gurner's amazing newsletter, Ultra Successful
• Work with Dr Gurner
• Connect with Dr Gurner on LinkedIn

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What happens when the experiences of war shape a story of fatherhood and partnership?

In this episode, Mark Wales shares the deeply personal inspiration behind his novel, reflecting on the bonds formed in times of conflict and how they translate into how he partners in everyday life. From the intensity of combat to the quiet moments of fatherhood, he explores what it means to protect, persevere, and tell a story that resonates on multiple levels.

• Discover the real-life experiences that shaped the emotional depth of Mark's novel.
• Gain insights into the challenges of transitioning from non-fiction to fiction writing.
• Learn how personal accountability and audience engagement played a role in completing the book.

Press play to hear Mark Wales unpack the journey from battlefield memories to compelling storytelling.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

Think partnerships are just for brand awareness? Think again. What if I told you they could unlock hidden revenue streams—ones you never even considered?

Many sales and marketing leaders leave money on the table by only seeing partnerships as distribution deals or marketing collaborations. But the right partnership can generate licensing revenue, affiliate commissions, monetized data, and more. In this episode, we uncover how to spot and leverage these unexpected income opportunities.

By tuning in, you’ll discover:

✅ How to identify hidden revenue potential beyond traditional partnerships.

✅ How to structure deals for long-term, scalable income.

✅ How to avoid common partnership pitfalls that could cost you money.

Don’t miss out on untapped income streams—press play now and learn how to transform your partnerships into powerful revenue engines!

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

This episode is a roadmap to cultivating high-value partnerships and executing with precision—don’t miss it!

What you'll learn:

• The Fighter Pilot Mindset: Learn how intentionality and debriefing create clarity and maximize outcomes in any environment.
• Partnership Dynamics: Discover why true partnerships thrive on mutual giving, shared goals, and radical transparency.
• Debrief to Win: Implement structured reviews to bridge the gap between expectations and results—essential for scaling businesses or partnerships.

What can fighter pilots teach us about building transformative business partnerships? In this episode, Phil chats with Boo—an ex-fighter pilot turned business leader—about how the principles of military precision, mindset, and debriefing translate to entrepreneurial success and high-value partnerships. Boo shares captivating stories from his journey, from flying F-18 Hornets to founding companies in Afghanistan, and offers practical insights to create clarity and drive results.

Discover how Boo’s fighter pilot mindset powers Afterburner, a consultancy transforming businesses with the same systems that deliver success in the cockpit. Whether you're leading a team or fostering partnerships, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.

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Dr. Ruth Gotian, author of The Success Factor, has uncovered the four key attributes that define high achievers—from astronauts and Olympians to Nobel laureates. In this episode you’ll learn:

• Intrinsic Motivation is the Catalyst for Success: Learn how to identify your true passions with the Passion Audit.
• Resilience is About Strategy, Not Just Grit: Discover how persistence with purpose leads to breakthrough success.
• Mentorship is a Team Sport: Build a diverse team of mentors for holistic growth and innovation.

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You're going to love this conversation. Phil and Guy Kawasaki talk about how remarkable people use growth, grit, and grace to change the world, and how you can change the world too.

Guy was the Chief Evangelist at Apple working with Steve Jobs, and today is the Chief Evangelist at Canva. You're about the hear a remarkable journey that includes brilliant advice when it comes to business partnerships.

Go further with these great resources:

• How to Be Remarkable with Guy Kawasaki - The Course
• Guy's Newsletter
• Remarkable People Podcast
• Think Remarkable - The Book

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Partnerships in healthcare require long-term commitment and investment. 

This conversation between Phil and David Simpson explores the topic of partnerships in healthcare. They highlight the complexity of the healthcare industry and the need for partnerships to navigate this complexity. 

They also discuss the core ingredients of a successful partnership, including values alignment, shared ambition, and the importance of spending time upfront to build a strong foundation. They touch on the challenges of defining and differentiating partnerships from transactions, and the importance of trust and mutual gain in long-term partnerships.

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Are your partnerships transformational? The answer could define your success.

Too many professionals approach partnerships with a "give and take" mindset, focusing on short-term gains. But the most impactful partnerships are transformational—they create lasting value for both sides. Colin & Garrett, authors of The Unsold Mindset, share game-changing insights on how authenticity, vulnerability, and shared experiences can accelerate trust and build deeper connections.

✅ Why transformational partnerships outperform transactional ones.

✅ How vulnerability and authenticity strengthen relationships.

✅ The power of shared experiences—even beyond the pandemic era.

Press play now to learn how to create partnerships that go beyond transactions and drive lasting impact!

 📖 The Unsold Mindset by Colin & Garrett - Find it here

🌐 Learn more: Colin & Garrett’s website

🔗 Connect with Colin & Garrett on LinkedIn:

• Garrett Brown on LinkedIn
• Colin Coggins on Linkedin

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

In this conversation, High-Performance Coach Andy Williams and Phil discuss the power of partnerships in business and life. Phil shares his background and journey into entrepreneurship and highlights the importance of partnerships in building successful businesses.

They discuss the mindset shift required to embrace partnerships and the value of finding shared language and defining success in partnerships. Phil provides practical tips for attracting top-tier partners and driving partnerships towards success. They also emphasise the importance of communication, trust, and becoming a great partner. The conversation explores the power of partnerships in business and personal relationships. It highlights the resilience of business models that rely on partnerships and the value that can be created for all parties involved. The importance of thinking big and leveraging partnerships is emphasised, as well as the need to build the partnership muscle. The conversation also introduces Phil’s Partnership Essentials course available here and the weekly encouragement that comes from the Wednesday Partnership newsletter. It concludes by discussing the significance of partnerships in personal relationships and the impact they have on overall success.

Building trust with larger brands requires an intimate understanding of your audience.

In this dynamic conversation, Phil talks with Kinsey Grant, a former journalist at Morning Brew and co-founder of Smooth Media, about the evolution of brand partnerships and creating impactful media. Kinsey shares insights from her journey with Morning Brew and her vision for fostering authentic partnerships that resonate with specific communities. From cultivating audience trust to building long-term partnerships, Kinsey sheds light on what it takes to succeed in the fast-evolving media landscape.

Key Takeaways:

• Audience-Centric Partnerships: Building lasting brand partnerships begins with knowing your audience deeply, allowing authentic messaging that genuinely resonates.
• Navigating Creator Burnout: Kinsey emphasizes supporting creators with realistic expectations and resources to mitigate burnout, a crucial trend in today’s creator economy.
• Focus as Strategy: Successful brands prioritize relentless focus, crafting clear stories, and knowing their core strengths instead of attempting to tackle everything.

Kinsey's conversation with Phil offers invaluable advice for brands looking to engage audiences thoughtfully while building meaningful, strategic partnerships.

Learn more about Kinsey and Smooth Media here!

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What if the key to stronger partnerships, deeper relationships, and better decisions was simply knowing how to ask the right questions?

In a world of fast-moving change, many leaders struggle with communication gaps, unspoken challenges, and misaligned partnerships. Jeff Wetzler, an expert in learning and leadership, shares his transformative approach to asking better questions—one that fosters trust, accelerates progress, and uncovers hidden insights in both business and personal life.

• How unspoken thoughts can hinder collaboration—and how to surface them constructively
• The five-step Ask approach to creating more open and effective conversations.
• Why partnerships thrive on curiosity, trust, and the ability to make it safe for honest dialogue.

Hit play now to learn how the simple act of asking the right questions can elevate your partnerships, leadership, and everyday interactions!

Connect with Jeff:

• Ask by Jeff Wetzler - Get it here
• Learn more about Jeff’s work: askapproach.com | Transcend Education
• Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

Global partnerships and channels expert Jay McBain talks about the evolving world of ecosystems and the future of partnerships. Here's what you'll learn:

1. The Evolution of Partnerships: How partnerships transitioned from traditional two-tier distribution models to today’s AI-driven, outcome-based ecosystems​​.
2. Key Trends for the Next Decade: The rise of API-driven integrations, the importance of measurable partnership moments, and the shift towards consumption and outcome-based pricing​​.
3. Advice for Emerging Leaders: Practical guidance for navigating traditional organisational structures and aligning incentives with modern partnership strategies​​.

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One factor separates businesses who grow through partnership and those who don’t: they listen. In this episode of Partnership+, Yury Glikin, a partnerships veteran with a career spanning travel, tech, and media shares how to create high-value partnerships.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

1️ Listen first, sell second.

Too often, partnerships fail because teams pitch before they understand the problem. Yury emphasizes that listening is the key to unlocking trust and long-term success.

2️ Creativity knows no industry boundaries.

From Uber x Dettol to Binge x The Iconic, Yury highlights how unconventional partnerships create magic—and massive value.

3️Assumption is the mother of all failures.

Clear goals and mutual alignment are essential from day one. If both sides aren’t leaning in, the partnership will stumble.

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This episode of Partnership Plus explores the untapped potential of partnership data with Bob Moore, CEO and co-founder of Crossbeam. Learn how data can reveal your best potential partners, optimize collaboration, and drive growth.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Role of Data in Partnerships: How organizations can utilize data to identify and connect with the right partners.
2. Data Gaps in Collaboration: The history and common mistakes of underutilizing partnership data.
3. Maximizing Potential: Practical steps to unlock the power of the data you already have.

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In this episode, Phil dives deep with design expert and professor Mat Duerden to uncover the secrets of creating transformative experiences that leave a lasting impression. 

Key Takeaways

1. Core vs. Novelty Balance: Learn how to strike the perfect mix of consistency and innovation in your offerings to build trust and delight customers.
2. Reflection Drives Transformation: Discover why allowing time for reflection is key to moving from memorable to meaningful experiences.
3. Building Partnerships with Intent: Understand how to align disparate organizational cultures to create a unified, impactful experience.

Connect

• Linkedin
• Mat’s Book, Designing Experiences

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Meet Tom Gleeson and Chris Huet, two former F-18 fighter pilots turned businessmen. In this episode, we cover:

✅ How partnerships are built and play out in the cockpit

✅ The importance of communication, trust, planning and coordination

✅ How lessons in flight have been applied in successful business careers

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What if the key to leadership and influence wasn’t power, but emotional intelligence and vulnerability?

In today’s fast-paced world, leaders often struggle to form genuine relationships and partnerships. Dov Baron, an expert in emotional intelligence and leadership, reveals how reciprocal vulnerability, emotional maturity, and understanding one’s emotional source code can transform not just leadership, but also business partnerships and personal growth.

• Why vulnerability—not authority—creates the strongest leaders.
• The role of emotional intelligence in building real trust in partnerships.
• How to uncover your emotional source code and leverage it for deeper connections.

Press play now to discover how emotional intelligence can unlock stronger leadership, more meaningful partnerships, and a deeper understanding of yourself!

Connect With Dov:

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

Ryan Hawk, a leadership expert and host of the Learning Leader Podcast, shares his backstory and journey to becoming a leader. He emphasizes the power of belief and support from others in shaping leadership skills. Hawk discusses how he transitioned from sales to podcasting and interviews as a way to continue his education in leadership. He also highlights the importance of defining one's purpose and the pursuit of excellence. Hawk and his co-author, Brooke Cupps, discuss their partnership and the process of writing their book, 'The Score That Matters.' They explore the concepts of fear as fuel, the difference between success and excellence, and the power of mantras and gestures in resetting and encouraging oneself and others. The conversation explores the importance of choosing how to respond to adversity, the power of encouragement and being a good teammate, the value of gratitude and leaving things better than you found them, and the significance of trust in partnerships.

Connect with Ryan Hawk

Website: https://learningleader.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhawk12/

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If you tune in regularly to Partnership Plus you know that Phil talks about business and enterprise partnerships. From time to time he also talks about a different type of partnership: How we, both men and women, partner better together on women’s health.

EPISODE LINKS 

• Here is a link to the important video Phil mentioned for men about perimenopause and menopause.
• Email Phil to add to the list from today's episode
• Sign up free for Phil's Wednesday Partnership Newsletter

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In this conversation, Phil and Greg discuss the importance of trust in partnerships, how to build it, and why:

✅ Rushing into partnerships without a clear strategy can lead to damage

✅ The evolution of partnerships has led to a complex ecosystem with many opportunities and challenges

✅ Partnerships require patience and a long-term view, as they often take time to develop and yield results.

To learn more and connect with Greg, visit https://philhsc.com/interviews/greg-plum

To learn more about how to create IDEAL partnerships for your organisation visit https://philhsc.com/ideal

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In this episode of Partnership+, Phil talks with Georgie Holt, co-founder of Flight Studio and former media powerhouse at Cosmopolitan UK and Stylist.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Urgency Drives Impact: When you sense an opportunity, act immediately to validate your idea. Urgent steps can lead to life-changing partnerships.
• Relationship Nurturing: Small gestures, like a personalized playlist or a thoughtful question, can deeply strengthen connections.
• Long-form Content Matters: Podcasts allow for nuance and depth, crucial in a world obsessed with short, rapid content.

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In this episode, Phil dives deep into the art of storytelling with Neal Foard, a seasoned advertising veteran and storytelling expert. From creating compelling narratives in business to fostering trust through authenticity, Neal reveals the essential elements of a great story and why they matter. Whether you're a CEO, marketer, or partnership strategist, this episode provides actionable wisdom on building narratives that inspire collaboration and drive results.

Top 3 Takeaways:

• The Three Pillars of a Compelling Story: A hero you care about, a gripping conflict, and a moral that leaves an impression.
• Authenticity is Key: Trust is built through consistent values and genuine connection—stories must reflect your unwavering principles.
• The Power of Metaphors: A well-chosen metaphor can simplify complex ideas, making them relatable and impactful.

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What if partnerships were your biggest untapped growth lever—but you didn’t have a system to make them work?

For the last year, Partnership+ has delivered deep insights from top business leaders, uncovering what makes partnerships thrive—and what causes them to fail. But if you’re a sales or marketing leader, you need more than stories. You need a playbook—a system to turn insights into action. That’s why we’re evolving into The Partnership Playbook, your weekly guide to building high-value partnerships that finally unlock business growth and save you time.

Don’t leave partnerships to chance—listen now to learn how The Partnership Playbook will give you the system to turn conversations into contracts.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:

Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

What if your business could scale to millions of users without spending a fortune on ads?

Headspace did just that—leveraging strategic partnerships to grow into a global mindfulness powerhouse. In this episode, we’ll break down their playbook and show you how to apply it to your own business.

Too many businesses waste time and money chasing direct-to-consumer growth while missing out on partnerships that could exponentially expand their reach. Headspace cracked the code, collaborating with corporate giants, media platforms, and healthcare providers to make mindfulness mainstream—without relying on traditional ads. If you're wondering how to unlock high-value partnerships for your business, this episode is for you.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

• Build instant credibility – Learn how Headspace used corporate partnerships to gain trust and scale rapidly.
• Turn content into a growth engine – Discover how media collaborations, like their Netflix series, drove massive user acquisition.
• Embed into essential industries – See how Headspace leveraged healthcare partnerships to transition from an optional wellness app to a necessity.

Don’t waste time and money on the wrong partnerships—press play to learn the exact strategies that made Headspace a global success!

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

In this episode, Phil speaks with John Lee Dumas, a veteran and host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, about the essential role partnerships play in building a successful entrepreneurial journey. With over 175 million listens of his 4000+ episodes, JLD has turned Entrepreneurs On Fire into a media empire.

What does JLD look for in a partner: productivity, discipline, and focus.

Key Takeaways:

• Trust is Critical: Effective partnerships rely on trusting others to execute their strengths while focusing on your own.
• Focus Until Success or Failure: Staying on course is vital; distractions can derail progress, but failure is part of the journey to success.
• Productivity vs. Busyness: Being productive means creating the right content or actions, not just being busy.

This episode is filled with inspiring thoughts on abundance, partnership, and seizing the opportunities in today’s world.

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Learn how Matt Remuzzi built a 1,200 client accounting business using referrals and partnerships.Matt shares actionable insights on mastering your numbers and leveraging partnerships for predictable growth.

You’ll learn: 

1. Partnerships are the Best Marketing: Focus on partnerships where both sides benefit equally, ensuring trust and alignment in values.
2. Master Your Fundamentals: Doing an exceptional job and delivering beyond expectations can eliminate the need for expensive marketing campaigns.
3. Simplify Financial Decision-Making: Tools and data are abundant, but businesses need human insight to translate numbers into meaningful action.

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In this conversation, Phil interviews Asher Mathew, the co-founder and CEO of Partnership Leaders, about the importance of business partnerships.

They cover:

✅ Future of modern business partnerships

✅ Emergence of the Chief Partner Officer role

✅ Opportunity that partnerships present.

Asher also shares advice for his 20-year-old self and explains who Partnership Leaders is for and who it is not for.

LINKS

Learn more about Partnership Leaders here

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Learn more about Phil Hayes-St Clair here

Why partnerships and trust are crucial in high-stakes environments.

Meet Kim 'Killer Chick' Campbell, a former fighter pilot, who shares her extraordinary backstory and the pivotal moment that inspired her to become a pilot. Kim also recounts a harrowing experience during a mission in Baghdad, where her aircraft was hit and she had to rely on emergency backup systems to get home safely.

She emphasises the importance of partnerships, trust, and debriefing in the military and how these principles can be applied in other sectors as well as the need for humility, approachability, and credibility to establish strong relationships.

RESOURCES

• Get Flying in the Face of Fear by Kim 'KC' Campbell
• Visit Kim's website
• Connect with Kim on LinkedIn

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Jacqueline Lane and Scott Osman, leaders of the 100 Coaches Agency, share transformative insights into leadership, coaching, and the art of building meaningful partnerships.

You'll learn:

1. Why partnerships are key to modern leadership success.
2. How coachability accelerates personal and professional growth.
3. The role of trust and intention in creating successful collaborations.

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• Jacquelyn Lane on LinkedIn
• Scott Osman on LinkedIn
• Website

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Today my guest is Dave Blakely at Mach 49. We cover the importance of partnerships and how they can drive growth and innovation in large organizations.

He emphasizes the need for true partnerships that involve shared generative activity and the ability to co-create solutions to difficult problems. Blakely also highlights the value of design thinking and the role it plays in helping organizations think differently.

Dave shares insights on the challenges and benefits of partnerships, the transfer of capabilities, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on global businesses. Blakely concludes by offering advice to young leaders and directing listeners to the Mach 49 website for more information.

Connect with Dave Blakley

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveblakely

Visit Mach49!

Website - https://www.mach49.com/

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Chris Vaughan, co-founder of Sequence Consulting, shares his journey from being a philosopher to becoming a partner at a successful consulting firm. He discusses the early days of forging partnerships in the tech industry and the challenges they faced. Chris emphasizes the importance of trust, shared language, and alignment in successful partnerships. He also highlights the role of associations in making the world a better place and the metrics that matter to them.

Resources

The 10-Second Customer Journey by Todd Unger - link

Connect with Chris Vaughn PhD

Website: https://sequenceconsulting.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisvaughanphd/

This is THE episode for creatives.

In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Todd Henry, author, speaker, and founder of The Accidental Creative.

Three big ideas for you:

• Amplify through partnership: Effective partnerships are about multiplying effort and sharing perspectives. Todd explains how successful collaborations allow for growth and innovation.
• Stability and challenge: To foster creativity, leaders need to provide stability and challenge, allowing their teams to grow within structured autonomy.
• Purpose through action: Purpose isn’t found—it’s uncovered through consistent action and attention to moments that resonate deeply.

Learn more about Todd's Daily Creative Podcast and his six books here!

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This episode of Partnership+ is a little different. Today, we’re going to take a step towards breaking a taboo and if you have a female partner, strengthening one of your most important partnerships. Because today, we’re talking about menopause.

This is all in service of helping you as a man feel confident to say the following words to your female partner, “I’d like to learn more about menopause so I can support you”.

All links to the doctors, books, podcasts, and tools I mention can be found here > https://philhsc.com/articles/menopause-how-men-can-help

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