The Partnership Playbook: Lead with Clarity, Create Leverage & Reclaim Time
by Phil Hayes-St Clair
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197. Why your best people leave before you notice
May 4, 2026
9m 29s
196. Wayne Gerard on how partnership-led growth drives scale in B2B businesses
May 1, 2026
52m 40s
195. From updates to influence: Changing how your CEO sees growth
Apr 29, 2026
9m 36s
194. How to lead the strategy pivot conversation with your board
Apr 27, 2026
10m 13s
193. CEO Nick Astwick on claiming back New Zealand’s lost health span
Apr 24, 2026
48m 33s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/26 |  197. Why your best people leave before you notice✨ | employee retentionleadership+3 | — | — | — | retention riskquiet load-bearers+3 | — | 9m 29s | |
| 5/1/26 |  196. Wayne Gerard on how partnership-led growth drives scale in B2B businesses✨ | partnership-led growthB2B businesses+3 | Wayne Gerard | — | — | growth opportunityecosystems+3 | — | 52m 40s | |
| 4/29/26 |  195. From updates to influence: Changing how your CEO sees growth✨ | CEO communicationGTM strategy+3 | — | Partnership Playbookphilhsc.com | — | CEOGTM leaders+3 | — | 9m 36s | |
| 4/27/26 |  194. How to lead the strategy pivot conversation with your board✨ | strategy pivotCEO leadership+3 | — | — | — | strategyCEO+5 | — | 10m 13s | |
| 4/24/26 |  193. CEO Nick Astwick on claiming back New Zealand’s lost health span✨ | leadershiphealthcare+3 | Nick Astwick | Southern Cross Health SocietyKiwibank+2 | — | CEOhealth span+5 | — | 48m 33s | |
| 4/22/26 |  192. Why every “Stalled Deal” looks different (but isn’t)✨ | sales strategypipeline management+3 | — | Partnership Playbookphilhsc.com | — | stalled dealspipeline problems+3 | — | 8m 21s | |
| 4/20/26 |  191. What your last three hires say about you as a CEO✨ | CEO leadershiphiring practices+3 | — | — | — | CEOhiring+5 | — | 8m 51s | |
| 4/17/26 |  190. FlightStory’s Georgie Holt on leadership, obsession, and the long hard path✨ | leadershippartnership growth+3 | Georgie Holt | FlightstoryDiary of the CEO | — | leadershipgrowth+5 | — | 59m 14s | |
| 4/15/26 |  189. Why most partner programmes can’t prove revenue✨ | partner programmesrevenue design+3 | — | — | — | partner programmesrevenue+5 | — | 8m 38s | |
| 4/13/26 |  188. The CEO Moment: How to prepare before failure becomes public✨ | leadershippublic failure+4 | — | — | — | CEOfailure+6 | — | 10m 06s | |
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| 4/10/26 |  187. How to drive growth through partnership by fixing leadership blind spots with Logan Yonavjak✨ | leadershippartnerships+3 | Logan Yonavjak | — | — | leadership readinessgrowth bottleneck+3 | — | 46m 50s | |
| 4/8/26 |  186. How GTM leaders protect their reputation in a tough quarter✨ | GTM leadershipstakeholder trust+3 | — | — | — | GTM leadersstakeholders+5 | — | 11m 40s | |
| 4/6/26 |  185. Why your culture probably isn’t what you think it is✨ | company cultureleadership+3 | — | — | — | cultureCEOs+3 | — | 16m 21s | |
| 4/6/26 |  184. The HRT patch story that’s being rewritten by Raisa Monteiro PhD and Johanna Wicks | What if one overlooked healthcare problem could unlock billions in growth?Most leaders underestimate how broken systems quietly kill opportunity. In women’s health, particularly in hormone replacement therapy and the transdermal patches that deliver this medication, outdated innovation, supply chain failures, and misaligned incentives have created massive gaps, and even bigger opportunities for those who see them.In this episode, you’ll learn:How partnership-driven innovation can unlock exponential growth in overlooked marketsWhy outdated business models create hidden opportunities for founders and leadersHow to identify and act on systemic gaps before the market catches upIf you’re serious about using partnership as a lever for growth, this episode will change how you think about opportunity—listen now.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them. | — | ||||||
| 4/1/26 |  183. Are you still the right GTM leader for this stage? | Are you still leading GTM in ways that your business actually needs?The playbook that made you successful can quietly become the reason you plateau.In this episode Phil shares:Why strong GTM leaders often stall not because they’re underperforming, but because they’re over-attached to an old commercial modelHow to spot the gap between the motion you’re confident leading and the one the business now needsA practical framework to help you identify the one capability you need to build nextListen now, run the Relevance Gap Audit, and identify the one capability that will keep you expandable over the next 12 months.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them. | — | ||||||
| 3/30/26 |  182. How to manage your board before your board starts managing you | What happens when your board starts shaping the company more than you do?In this episode, Phil breaks down why boards begin to overreach, what’s really driving the pressure, and how CEOs can lead the relationship before the room starts leading them.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to identify what each board member needs to feel confident — and what triggers their interferenceWhy the hardest board conversations should happen before the board meeting, not inside itHow to create a pre-meeting rhythm that protects your authority and improves decision-makingListen now to learn how to manage your board with more clarity, confidence, and control especially when the pressure is coming from inside the room.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them. | — | ||||||
| 3/27/26 |  181. The Problem With ‘Owning It All’ in Partnerships | What if global growth was less about money—and more about mindset?Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment, reveals the story behind launching a global media giant with just $2.5M—and the playbook he used to scale into post-Soviet Russia, China, and beyond.Learn how to build partnerships that last decades (not just deals)See why respecting culture beats imposing strategy—every timeHear what most founders get wrong about capital, control, and creative freedomListen to this masterclass in partnership and growth—you’ll rethink how your next venture should scale.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them. | — | ||||||
| 3/25/26 |  180. The two sentences GTM leaders should use before strategy pivots (again) | What do you say to your GTM team when the strategy changes… again?Strategy shifts are normal in growing companies, but how leaders communicate those shifts determines whether a team re-engages with the new direction or quietly checks out.In this episode you’ll learn:Why GTM teams don’t actually resist change — they resist feeling like their last effort didn’t matterThe “Continuity Bridge” framework that keeps trust intact during strategy pivotsThe two sentences every GTM leader should write before announcing a strategy changeIf you’re preparing to introduce a new GTM direction, listen to this episode and write the two sentences that honour the past strategy before you present the next one.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them. | — | ||||||
| 3/23/26 |  179. Clarity starts and ends with the CEO | If your strategy message passed through your organisation like a game of Chinese whispers… would the last person hear the same thing you meant?CEOs hold enormous complexity in their heads, but organisations only act on what they clearly understand.In this episode you’ll learn:Why clarity degrades as messages travel through layers of leadershipThe “Chinese whispers test” every CEO should apply to company communicationThe three levels of clarity leaders must translate: organisation, team, and individualListen now to learn how CEOs can ensure strategy survives the journey from the C-suite to the front line.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them. | — | ||||||
| 3/20/26 |  178. RE-RELEASE: How to build a referral based business with Matt Remuzzi | 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:Partnerships are the Best Marketing: Focus on partnerships where both sides benefit equally, ensuring trust and alignment in values.Master Your Fundamentals: Doing an exceptional job and delivering beyond expectations can eliminate the need for expensive marketing campaigns.Simplify Financial Decision-Making: Tools and data are abundant, but businesses need human insight to translate numbers into meaningful action.Connect:LinkedinWebsiteNew episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them. | — | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  177. The new reality for GTM leaders: No one has been here before | What should a GTM leader do when the market is changing faster than any playbook?AI, geopolitics, and shifting market dynamics are creating a moment in business history where no leader has a perfect roadmap — but that doesn’t mean standing still is the answer.In this episode you’ll learn:Why the acknowledgment “no one has been here before” is actually a leadership advantageHow to reset your partnership ecosystem when markets and technology shift rapidlyThe three questions every GTM leader should ask to identify which partners to deepen, recalibrate, or releaseListen to this episode of The Partnership Playbook to learn how strong GTM leaders move forward, strengthen the right partnerships, and build momentum even when the future is still unfolding.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them. | — | ||||||
| 3/16/26 |  176. The CEO’s Conviction Principle: How to decide when smart people disagree | What should a CEO do when their two smartest leaders completely disagree on the path forward?Moments like this happen in every company that’s growing — and the instinct to search for the objectively correct answer can quietly stall the entire organization.In this episode you’ll learn:Why disagreement between strong leaders is often a healthy signal, not a leadership problemThe shift from correctness to conviction that experienced CEOs learn to makeA practical three-step decision lens for moving a divided leadership team toward aligned executionListen to the episode to learn how to make confident decisions, align your leadership team, and keep your company moving forward when the path isn’t obvious.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them. | — | ||||||
| 3/13/26 |  175. RE-RELEASE: Jeff Wetzler and the power of asking the right question at the right time | 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 constructivelyThe 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 hereLearn more about Jeff’s work: askapproach.com | Transcend EducationConnect with Jeff on LinkedInNew episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them. | — | ||||||
| 3/11/26 |  174. The Decision Partner Model: The future of pre-sales in the AI era | What happens to selling when every buyer has instant access to information through AI?In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil Hayes-St Clair explores why credibility, not information, is becoming the most valuable currency in modern selling.In this episode you’ll learn:Why the traditional pre-sales role is evolving into a Decision PartnerThe Decision Partner Architecture GTM leaders can implement immediatelyHow credibility improves pipeline quality, trust formation, and customer retentionListen now to learn how forward-thinking GTM leaders are redesigning their commercial teams for the AI era.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them. | — | ||||||
| 3/9/26 |  173. The 1-in-4 Rule: How CEOs keep their organisations close to customers | What if the reason your organisation feels slow… is because leadership has drifted too far from the front line?Many companies quietly become insular as they grow — calendars fill with meetings, decisions become theoretical, and leaders lose proximity to customers and teams.In this episode you’ll learn:Why “too many meetings” is often a symptom of lost connection to customers and the front lineThe 1-in-4 Rule: a simple leadership rhythm to restore front-line bias across your leadership teamHow CEOs can create an organisation that learns faster because leaders stay connected to real customer experienceListen now to learn how a small leadership habit can reconnect your organisation to the market and improve the quality of every decision.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to my weekly Leadership Letter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them. | — | ||||||
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