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

We've changed things up a little on the podcast this week, with two guests, Co-Founders of Bellroy, Lina Calabria and Andy Fallshaw. Bellroy design and manufacture innovative Wallets, Bags, and phone cases for today’s workers and tourists. They are an accredited B Corp, were awarded #1 in the small business category in 2021’s Australia’s 50 Best Workplaces 2021, and are committed to using environmentally sustainable fabrics including recycled and plant based materials. They have also recently raised $12 million from venture capitalists. Not bad for a company that was founded in 2010 around a kitchen table in Bells Beach Victoria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephane Grenier, Founder and Lead Innovator at Mental Health Innovations (MHI) Canada is one of the world’s leading authorities on mental health peer support programs. He is also our first international guest on The Caring CEO Podcast. MHI are our North American partners for WeCARE365 - simple scalable programs to prevent mental health issues.Stephane started his career in the Canadian Defence Force where he spent 29 years which included deployments to Rwanda and Afghanistan. Returning with PTSD, he then spent 10 years changing the military mental health system from within. This work and his ongoing work with MHI (introducing peer support programs for several large government departments) earned him an Order of Canada in 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Orchard, Performance Coach, shares his powerful journey from near-burnout to meaningful transformation. Drawing on his experience across government, leadership, and creative industries, Nick reveals practical strategies to overcome burnout, build sustainable momentum, and break free from self-limiting beliefs. This conversation offers actionable insights for leaders, creatives, and professionals seeking to perform at their best without sacrificing wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.