About Anton Guinea
Entrepreneur, Speaker, bestselling author, and founder of The Guinea Group of Companies. For over 20 years, Anton has helped leaders move their teams to become psychologically safe, physically safe and overall better versions of themselves.
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1. the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself
Leadership is influence and influence starts with you.
On Find Your Influence, Anton Guinea talks with remarkable leaders who share their journeys, challenges, and breakthroughs. These conversations will inspire you to step up, connect deeply, and lead with impact.
“Real leaders. Real stories. Real influence.”
Influence isn’t about a title, it’s about changing what people believe is possible.
Melinda Davis, General Manager of Empowered Women in Trades, unpacks what real culture change looks like in gendered industries, where “the way it’s always been” can be the biggest barrier to progress.
Influence isn’t about fame, it’s about impact!
Emily Gowor, award-winning author, speaker, and creator of the Soul Writing method unpacks the real meaning of influence and why true impact comes from authenticity, purpose, and human connection, not popularity.
Emily shares her refreshing perspective that you don’t need a bestseller, a huge following, or external validation to change someone’s life. Influence happens when your message, your leadership, and your presence touch another person deeply.
What if the worst leaders we encounter are actually our greatest teachers?
Kerry Kingham shares powerful insights on how toxic leadership experiences can shape us into stronger, more self-aware, and more compassionate leaders. Tune in and let's explore how negative leadership moments can become turning points that define our values and elevate the way we show up for others.
Menopause is impacting millions of women at work but leaders are missing the signs!
Coach Amanda Carlile unpacks the truth about menopause, its hidden impact on performance, and how psychologically safe workplaces can support women through one of the most misunderstood life phases.
Tune in! This conversation will change how you think about influence, leadership and wellbeing at work.
Why do some startups take off while others fail, no matter how good the idea is?
Philippa Lewis renowned entrepreneur, board chair, and investment expert reveals the real reasons startups succeed… and the hidden pitfalls that destroy them.
Elevate your influence, this episode is packed with real-world wisdom you can apply immediately.
Are you avoiding discomfort… or learning to fall in love with it?
In this episode, Susan Sheehan Performance Mindset Coach, transformational facilitator, and one of the most grounded voices in personal development unpacked the real reasons leaders grow, stall, or scale. Susan reveals why discomfort is not your enemy, but your gateway to becoming a stronger, more influential leader.
How to Lead Like a First Responder?
In this episode. Jessica Keogh, a senior leader in emergency response and operations at Parabellum International explores what it truly means to lead like a first responder. Jessica shares powerful insights on how calmness, care, accountability, and psychological safety shape leadership in high-risk, high-pressure environments.
Whether you’re leading a corporate team or a frontline crew, these lessons will elevate how you show up, influence others, and create a culture people feel safe to speak up in.
Discover the hidden forces that shape your leadership and influence every day. Anton Guinea and Rumana Khan explore how self-belief, energy, and intentional action impact the people around you at home, at work, and in every moment.
This episode will challenge how you see yourself and inspire you to lead with more awareness, purpose, and heart.
What can years of history teach us about leading with influence, purpose, and cultural awareness today?
Dr Serena Love, Principal Archaeologist and Director of Four Corners Heritage uncovers surprising leadership lessons drawn from ancient landscapes, cultural heritage, and the stories that connect us across time. Her experiences offer a fresh perspective on leadership, culture, and building teams where people thrive. If you're passionate about influence, culture, or leading with purpose, this episode will shift how you see leadership.
When crisis hits, real leadership is tested.
In this episode, David Zropf shares how one tragic event redefined his purpose and leadership approach. From loss to lasting influence, David’s story reveals how empathy, courage, and psychological safety shape the leaders who make the biggest difference.
Can education truly change the world?
Kala Phillips, CEO of BSI Learning reveals how learning, leadership, and lifelong curiosity shape culture, performance, and purpose.
From changing a million lives through education to creating psychologically safe workplaces, this conversation is filled with actionable insights for every modern leader.
Can leaders be both strong and compassionate?
Keir Paterson, CEO of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria shares how he leads with empathy, resilience, and authenticity.
Discover how “tough-minded and tender-hearted” leadership transforms communities and inspires lasting change.
What is the most important skill every scientist should learn but often never gets taught?
Assoc. Prof. Jen shares how courage, clarity, and kindness shaped her path, what it takes to influence change within universities, and why scientists must learn to communicate their ideas beyond academia.
What real leadership looks like when you’ve been in the trenches?
Robyn shares how influence comes from trust and care, why HR has an image to fix, and how leaders who treat people like fully formed adults build cultures that last.
What does it take to turn science into hope? Dr Mari is on a mission to inspire kids, protect coral reefs, and unite the world one tree hug at a time. From milking sea snakes off Gladstone to building global art projects for climate awareness, her story is wild, heartfelt, and deeply human.
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What happens when courage meets compassion? Rabbi Mendel Kastel joins Anton Guinea to reveal how chutzpah, crisis care, and authentic leadership can transform lives and the way we lead.
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Peter Baines has witnessed human suffering at a scale few of us can comprehend, from disaster zones to mass casualty events, and yet he remains a voice of calm leadership, service, and extraordinary resilience.
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In this inspiring episode of Find Your Influence, Anton sits down with Sam Fricker, Australian Olympic diver, entrepreneur and digital creator, to explore what it really means to perform, lead and influence in today’s world.
Whether you’re an athlete, creator or leader striving for excellence, Sam’s story will motivate you to keep pushing and find your influence.
How do you influence 38,000 people, not just a team of 10? In this episode of Find Your Influence, Anton sits down with Glenn Butcher. This episode is packed with insight, humility, and a deep reminder that leadership starts with connection.
From politics to community, Glenn Butcher shares how real influence isn’t built through titles or authority, it’s earned through relationships, consistency, and care for the people you serve.
In this episode of Find Your Influence Podcast, Corinne Proske shares her leadership journey. From building fairer systems to driving environmental change, Corinne reveals how influence can shape culture, empower teams, and create lasting impact.
Corinne’s leadership mantra is simple yet profound: Leave the world a better place. And if it’s easy, you’re probably not doing it right.
What happens when a wrestling coach turned insurance leader uses AI to revolutionise an entire industry?
In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Influence Podcast, Anton Guinea talks with Randy Thompson a cowboy, wrestling coach, top US insurance agent, and now AI innovator about how he’s transforming the insurance world with an AI brain that can train, hire, coach, and scale multi-million-dollar agencies.
What does it really take to influence people, scale businesses fast, and stay true to your purpose?
In this episode of the Find Your Influence Podcast, host Anton Guinea sits down with David Abel, founder of The Digital Light Bulb, to explore how he built multi-million-dollar businesses, turned ADHD into a strength, and created his learn–change–grow leadership mantra.
What does true influence look like?
In this powerful episode of the Find Your Influence Podcast, Hacia Atherton shares her remarkable journey from elite athlete to a life-changing accident that left her with a crushed pelvis, over 30 surgeries, and the challenge of learning to walk again.
Anton Guinea talks with Les Moir, Founder & Head Coach, about shifting mindset, servant leadership, and why training your AI (not just using it) helps teams upgrade, upskill, and uplift without losing the human connection.
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In this episode of the Find Your Influence podcast, Anton Guinea sits down with Principal consultant and CPA Hacia Atherton to unpack how profit is the scoreboard, and why your real game is people and process.
Digging 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In this wrap-up of my conversation with Justin Rodski, CEO of the Melbourne Storm, I share his three big lessons on leadership: be genuine and authentic, build culture through belonging and respect, and lead with humility. A powerful reminder that great leadership always starts with being a good human first.
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In this episode, Anton sits down with Justin Rodski, CEO of the Melbourne Storm, to unpack his non-linear journey from media and storytelling into executive leadership. Justin shares how authenticity, humility, and respect shape influence inside an organisation and why culture is built on alignment, belonging, and genuine human connection.
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In this wrap-up of my conversation with Darren Burns, we explore three powerful lessons: success comes from effort, your personal brand is how you show up every day, and true leadership means never stealing someone’s joy. Darren’s stories remind us that influence is about effort, trust, respect, and helping others keep their spark alive.
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Former NRL player Darren Burns joins Anton to share timeless lessons on leadership, resilience, and influence. From learning that effort creates opportunity, to understanding the power of personal brand, to recognising that true influence comes from trust and respect. Darren’s journey offers powerful insights for leaders, parents, and professionals who want to “win at life.”
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In this wrap-up of my conversation with world record sailor Lisa Blair, I reflect on three big lessons: adventure is a driver, reframing fear builds resilience, and small actions can inspire change. Lisa’s story shows how influence comes from courage, perspective, and living with purpose
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In this episode, world record–breaking sailor Lisa Blair shares how adventure fuels her purpose, why reframing fear builds resilience, and how small actions create big change. From surviving storms to inspiring the next generation, Lisa proves the world is changed by doers.
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In this wrap-up of my conversation with Nik Stuart, I explore why leaders must constantly reinvent and reinvest in themselves, how leaving a legacy means being a good ancestor, and why valuing time and prioritization are essential to building trust and influence.
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Nik Stuart, GM of Southern Cross Austereo CQ, shares lessons on reinvention, leaving a legacy by being a good ancestor, and building trust through respect and care. From prioritising time to creating psychological safety, he shows how influence comes from purpose and people.
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In this special episode, Anton sits down with his wife Julie to reflect on influence in teaching and life. From the compassion of her most inspiring principal to her own legacy of shaping young lives, she shares how influence means finding the good in every person.
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Reflecting on my chat with NEC COO David Borean, I share three key lessons: give life a go and squeeze the juice from every moment, lead with EQ as much as IQ, and make time for milestone moments that inspire growth, feedback, and continuous improvement.
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NEC COO David Borean shares lessons on giving life a go and squeezing every drop from it, why EQ matters as much as IQ, and how leaders create safety by backing people, building trust, and helping them grow through feedback and curiosity.
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In this episode, I unpack three takeaways from my chat with Seelan Paul: how “mini angels” spark pivotal moves, why right time and place still need the right intent, and how Gen Z’s purpose focus, plus data-first decisions, is reshaping leadership.
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Seelan Paul shares how “mini angels” shaped his path, why intent matters as much as timing, and how adapting to Gen Z’s purpose-driven mindset helps leaders build safe, competitive, and continuously improving teams.
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In this wrap-up conversation with 17-year-old race car driver Stevie Chant, Anton shared lessons on family as a team, surviving setbacks, and why being a role model means showing young women they can achieve more than others believe possible.
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Seventeen-year-old race car driver Stevie Chant shares her path from go-karts to Aussie Racing Cars, surviving a fiery 12-roll crash, and inspiring young women in motorsport. Her story is one of family, resilience, and the drive to chase big dreams.
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In this episode, Anton reflects on his conversation with Peyton Craig, a 19-year-old Olympian already making his mark on the world stage.
Peyton shares why setting goals that scare you fuels growth, and how discipline, structure, and genuine love for the work matter more than medals.
Olympic qualifier Peyton Craig shares his journey from Gladstone to the world stage, running the third fastest 800m in Australian history.
At just 19, he talks about family, resilience, high standards, and why success comes from loving the work.
In this wrap up episode, Anton reflects on his powerful conversation with Mitchell Devonshire.
From surviving ICU to redefining success, Mitchell shares the importance of reframing goals, leaning on the strength of family, and why true leadership means observing, adapting and giving the priceless gift of time.
In this episode, Anton sits down with Mitchell Devonshire, a leader whose story of surviving a life-threatening illness and months in ICU is nothing short of extraordinary.
Mitchell shares how resilience, reframing goals, and the unwavering support of family shaped his recovery and why the most powerful gift a leader can give is their time, attention, and care.
In this wrap up, Anton reflects on his conversation with Pete Murray, the voice of Ironman and one of endurance sport’s most recognisable commentators.
Pete shares how mentors shaped his path, why creating unforgettable finish line moments matters, and why family remains at the heart of his journey.
In this episode, Anton sits down with Pete Murray, the iconic voice of Ironman. From his beginnings as a teacher and triathlete to becoming one of the most recognised commentators in endurance sport,
Pete reminds us that the real power of influence lies in the energy we bring, the encouragement we give, and the moments that inspire others to believe in themselves.
In this wrap up conversation, Anton Guinea unpacks his inspiring chat with Nathan Sharpe. Former Wallabies captain and now a respected business leader in mining.
Nathan’s insights on influence, consistency and mentorship reveal powerful lessons for leaders in both sport and business.
In this inspiring episode, Anton Guinea sits down with Nathan Sharpe, former captain and business leader, to explore what it really takes to influence others, build resilience, and lead with consistency.
Nathan shares lessons on discipline, mentorship, and creating teams that thrive even under pressure.
In this wrap up episode, Anton reflects on his conversation with Andy Reid, Bondi Rescue lifeguard and community leader.
Anton shares the three biggest takeaways from their chat with practical and powerful insights you can apply to your own leadership and life.
From saving lives on Bondi Beach to navigating high-pressure emergencies, Andy Reid shares how presence, preparation, and a service-first mindset shape his influence as a leader, parent, and teammate on and off the sand.
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In this wrap-up of my conversation with brain function and influence expert Allan Parker, I share the three biggest takeaways: why you cannot not influence others, how shifting from competition to partnership transforms relationships, and the role habits play in shaping our success or holding us back.
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International negotiation and influence expert Allan Parker shares how our words, tone, habits, and even diet shape our ability to positively influence others. From the neuroscience of memory to replacing competitive leadership with true partnership, Allan reveals practical ways to be more intentional, effective, and sustainable in your influence.
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In this wrap-up of my conversation with Cameron Tragardh, CEO of SMW Group, we distill his powerful leadership lessons, why consistency comes before intensity, why you stop only when the job’s done, and how genuine connection is the key to influencing and inspiring others.
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Find Your Influence Podcast with special guest Allan Cameron Tragardh
Cameron Tragardh, CEO of SMW Group, shares powerful insights on consistency, empathy, and resilience—unpacking what it really takes to influence, inspire, and lead teams to deliver results day after day.
