The Partnership Playbook: Lead with Clarity, Create Leverage & Reclaim Time
Episodes
82. RE-RELEASE: Why traditional partner models are dying (and what smart leaders are doing instead)
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know the future of global ecosystems and partnerships? Jay McBain shares:The Evolution of Partnerships: How partnerships transitioned from tra...
81. 4 qualities that make partnering with high performers effortless
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if success wasn’t just for the chosen few, but something you could actually learn and master?Too often we’re told what to do to be successful...
80. How to Spot a Great Partner Before You Even Talk
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sick of investing time in potential partners, only to be let down by mismatched values or hidden agendas?In the high-stakes world of sales and...
79. Think You're a Great Listener? Here's Why Your Partnerships Might Say Otherwise
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can mastering listening transform your relationships, and even the health of your business?In a world overwhelmed by noise and constant distractio...
78. How Small Referrals Turned Into Big Wins Through Smart Partnerships
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your next game-changing partnership starts with just one referral?In today’s rush to scale, many businesses overlook the most powerful partn...
77. How to grow faster by partnering with rivals: The 6-step playbook small businesses can use today
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your biggest competitor could be your greatest ally? Discover how historic rivalries turned into powerhouse partnerships—and how you can do ...
76. RE-RELEASE How to build unshakable partnerships in high-stakes moments
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a partnership so strong it can survive the chaos of combat, and help land a crippled fighter jet back to safety?In high-sta...
75. How to scale partnerships internally (even if you’re the only one doing it right now)
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you scale partnerships across your business without being the only one driving the strategy?For businesses aiming to grow through partnerships,...
74. 3 Lessons Leaders Can Learn From John Deere’s Partnership Playbook
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know John Deere is partnering with SpaceX and women’s workwear brands? These unexpected collaborations are revolutionizing agriculture—are...
73. How PGA partnerships are powering the future of golf
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do iconic brands like Rolex, T-Mobile, and Capgemini strategically partner with the PGA to shape the future of golf?In today’s competitive lands...
72. How to create partnerships with iconic brands with Jess Ruhfus
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to scaling your brand and cutting marketing costs wasn’t ads—but aligning with iconic partners?In a world where ad costs are so...
71. How Uber, Dettol and Airbnb think about creative brand partnerships
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your next growth breakthrough came from partnering with someone completely outside your industry?In this forward-looking minisode, partnership...
70. How IBM reclaimed relevance by partnering with a movement, not a company
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 What Happens When You Bet $1 Billion on Something You Don’t Own?What if the smartest move your company could make… is backing something you d...
69. Why traditional leadership models fail diverse talent and what that means for business partnerships
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to unlocking business growth lies in redefining who gets to lead, and how partnerships are formed?Too often, leadership and partnershi...
68. 3 lessons from the West Wing that will redefine how you build powerful partnerships
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to unlocking business growth lies in redefining who gets to lead—and how partnerships are formed?In this episode, we dive into how r...
67. How to end a business partnership without burning bridges
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you end a business partnership without sparking drama, damaging trust, or closing doors forever?Partnerships don’t always last forever, and t...
66. RE-RELEASE 3 ways to build unshakable partnerships using emotional storytelling
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if telling better stories could radically transform your business relationships and personal impact?In a world increasingly driven by data and me...
65. How to use battle-tested story-telling tactics to build partnerships that last
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do the best stories in business never start with you as the hero, and how can that truth transform your partnerships?In today’s fast-paced world...
64. Autopsy of a partnership: What Apple got right and Google could have done better
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes one groundbreaking partnership soar while another stumbles in silence? Discover the key differences between success and setback in two of h...
63. How one hashtag sparked a global partnership movement across 96 countries
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if a simple coffee meetup turned into a global movement that redefined community building and connection on LinkedIn?In a world where online netw...
62. How Georgie Holt leveraged partnerships to lead a new podcast era
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to turn a media obsession into a global content powerhouse — and why is the second act of your life possibly your most powe...
61. The 4-step partnership strategy to adapt in volatile markets
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your partnership built for calm seas—or ready to adapt when the storm hits?Today’s business climate is unpredictable—and the partnerships tha...
60. How partnerships shape human happiness in life and business
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to a happy, successful life wasn't wealth, power, or even achievement—but something far more human and accessible?In a world wher...
59. You don’t need venture capital. You need the right partnerships
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you convince major brands to back your idea when you're just starting out?The key? Strategic partnerships. Learn how she successfully pitched t...
58. The airline partnership that changed the sky
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could expand into 195 countries—without buying a single company or diluting your brand?For sales and marketing leaders facing roadblocks...
57. The partnerships driving the next nuclear energy revolution
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could nuclear energy be the key to solving the world's biggest energy challenges—and what role do Partnerships play in making it happen?Nuclear powe...
56. The Hidden Factors That Make or Break a Business Partnership
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a partnership truly successful, and why do so many fail before they even get off the ground?Building partnerships—whether in business or ...
55. How to spot “fake alignment” in partnership meetings before it sabotages growth
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your partnership full of agreement—but lacking actual progress? That "100%" might be hiding something much deeper (and more dangerous).If you’r...
54. RE-RELEASE: The only business partnership test that matters
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know the one question to assess if a business partnership will be worthwhile? You'll find it here with Guy Kawasaki, the former Chief Evangeli...
53. The real reason your partnerships keep failing (it’s not what you think)
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason most Partnerships fail isn’t misalignment—but a lack of deep, shared intent from the start?Too often, professionals rush into P...
52. Nike & Jordan: 3 partnership lessons that changed sneaker culture forever
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the NBA banned your product—but that only made it more valuable?Nike wasn’t always the sneaker powerhouse it is today. In 1984, Adidas and...
51. The Hidden Link Between Great Meetings & Successful Business Partnerships
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the way you run meetings could make or break your Partnerships?In the world of Partnerships, meetings are where deals get done—but more ofte...
50. Partnerships & Reinvention: The Secret to Staying Competitive
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to high performance partnerships was less skill and more mindset?Successful leaders and entrepreneurs know that Partnerships, reinv...
49. Are Your Partnerships Driving Growth—Or Just Wasting Time?
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that most partnerships don’t fail because they’re a bad idea—but because no one is measuring them properly?Many sales and mar...
48. How Partnerships Fuelled Growth Of Teach For All
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the greatest opportunity to change the world was right in front of us—through education?In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Kopp, the vi...
47. The Selling Secret to Strong Business Partnerships
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are your partnerships transformational? The answer could define your success.Too many professionals approach partnerships with a "give and take" minds...
46. Why You’re Missing Profitable Partnership Opportunities (And How to Fix It)
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think partnerships are just for brand awareness? Think again. What if I told you they could unlock hidden revenue streams—ones you never even consid...
45. How Curiosity Can Unlock Game-Changing Business Partnerships
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
44. Why Trust and Partnership Were the Keys to Surviving a Near-Disaster at 7,000 Feet
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
43. 7 Key Actions for Ending a Partnership Gracefully
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you end a business partnership without damaging relationships, reputations, or future opportunities?Ending a partnership can feel tricky, but i...
42. How Improvisation and Wonder Fuel Partnership Innovation
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if creativity and improvisation were the missing ingredients for your business success?In a world that values structure and planning, many profes...
41. How Moments in War Zones Shape Unforgettable Stories of Partnership
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the experiences of war shape a story of fatherhood and partnership?In this episode, Mark Wales shares the deeply personal inspiratio...
40. The Hidden Partnership Strategy That Turned Headspace Into a Global Powerhouse
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your business could scale to millions of users without spending a fortune on ads? Headspace did just that—leveraging strategic partnerships ...
39. How Emotional Intelligence & Trust Transform Business Partnerships
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to leadership and influence wasn’t power, but emotional intelligence and vulnerability?In today’s fast-paced world, leaders often ...
38. How the Partnership Playbook will change the way you grow your business
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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+&n...
37. What the world’s best leaders know about trust and partnerships
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline Lane and Scott Osman, leaders of the 100 Coaches Agency, share transformative insights into leadership, coaching, and the art of building m...
36. The Power of Ecosystem-Led Growth: A Conversation with Bob Moore
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Partnership Plus explores the untapped potential of partnership data with Bob Moore, CEO and co-founder of Crossbeam. Learn how data c...
35. How to build strategic partnerships in women's sport with Tami Powers
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode featuring Tami Powers you'll learn:Build long-term foundations: Learn the critical steps to creating long-term partnerships that deliv...
34. How to join the $105 trillion global partnership economy with Jay McBain
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global partnerships and channels expert Jay McBain talks about the evolving world of ecosystems and the future of partnerships. Here's what you'll lea...
33. How to build a referral based business with Matt Remuzzi
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Matt Remuzzi built a 1,200 client accounting business using referrals and partnerships.Matt shares actionable insights on mastering your num...
32. How small brands win using partnership with Yury Glikin
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One factor separates businesses who grow through partnership and those who don’t: they listen. In this episode of Partnership+, Yury Glikin, a partn...
31. How 4 habits help people become high achievers with Dr. Ruth Gotian
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ruth Gotian, author of The Success Factor, has uncovered the four key attributes that define high achievers—from astronauts and Olympians to Nob...
30. How to partner with big players and win with Lizzie Chapman
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Phil talks with technology partnerships veteran Lizzie Chapman. They dive into how partnerships evolve over time, the strategic impor...
29. How powerful narratives bring partnerships to life with Neal Foard
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Phil dives deep into the art of storytelling with Neal Foard, a seasoned advertising veteran and storytelling expert. From creating c...
28. How design plays a pivotal role in partnerships with Mat Duerden
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Phil dives deep with design expert and professor Mat Duerden to uncover the secrets of creating transformative experiences that leave...
27. The one mindset that can save your partnership with Christian 'Boo' Boucousis
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mi...
#26 Legacy - How leading from the centre creates powerful partnerships with Laura Gassner Otting
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Relationships – The Secrets to Media Success with Georgie Holt
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Partnership+, Phil talks with Georgie Holt, co-founder of Flight Studio and former media powerhouse at Cosmopolitan UK and Stylist....
Rule of Three - The traits that matter in partnerships with John Lee Dumas
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Digital Partnerships - How community drives trust and growth with Kinsey Grant
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building trust with larger brands requires an intimate understanding of your audience.In this dynamic conversation, Phil talks with Kinsey Grant, a fo...
Creativity: Unlocking leadership, purpose, and partnership with Todd Henry
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sales: Building Authentic Partnerships with Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Psychology: How mastering stress and reinvention drive business partnerships with Dr. Julie Gurner
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Julie Gurner, a Doctor of Psychology and high-performance executive coach, delves into the psychology behind leadership success and the role of&nb...
Sound Strategy: How listening leads to powerful partnerships with Julian Treasure
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 view...
Healthcare: How partnerships help navigate complexity with David Simpson
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Partnerships in healthcare require long-term commitment and investment. This conversation between Phil and David Simpson explores the topic of pa...
Wingman Culture: How to build enduring relationships with Kim 'KC' Campbell
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why partnerships and trust are crucial in high-stakes environments.Meet Kim 'Killer Chick' Campbell, a former fighter pilot, who shares her extraordin...
Resilient Revenue: How to grow the top line with Greg Plum
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Phil and Greg discuss the importance of trust in partnerships, how to build it, and why:✅ Rushing into partnerships without a ...
Teamwork: Building trust and resilience with Mark Wales
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Partnerships: How to get practical with Guy Kawasaki
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
Associations: How fierce competitors collaborate with Chris Vaughn
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Vaughan, co-founder of Sequence Consulting, shares his journey from being a philosopher to becoming a partner at a successful consulting firm. H...
Leadership: How to focus on the score that matters with Ryan Hawk
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Corporate Venturing: The Mach49 Effect with Dave Blakely
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lifeblood: How partnerships deliver life-changing help with Cath Stone
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cath Stone, Executive Director of Donor Experience at Lifeblood, discusses the importance of partnerships in the organization and the impact they have...
Making Money: The future of modern business partnerships with Asher Mathew
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Phil interviews Asher Mathew, the co-founder and CEO of Partnership Leaders, about the importance of business partnerships. They...
Communication: How fighter pilots partner on the ground
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
10 Ways To Partner To Make International Women's Day A Thing Of The Past
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
Partnership Driven Growth Hosted by Coach Andy Williams
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, High-Performance Coach Andy Williams and Phil discuss the power of partnerships in business and life. Phil shares his background...
The 4-Step Menopause Partnership Guide For Men
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, str...
How to feel confident to pitch a new partnership (AMA #2)
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Ask Me Anything episode, Phil and Melissa discuss various aspects of partnerships. They provide recommendations for a first meeting with a pot...
How To Start Building The Perfect Business Partnership
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODEHello and welcome! Let’s dive in because today we will cover:1. The #1 reason partnerships fail2. How to avoid this risk by cre...
How partnerships differ from other relationships and are they a waste of time? AMA #1
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this AMA Melissa Rosenthal and Phil Hayes-St Clair cover three key partnership concepts including the definition of a partnership and why they are ...
Welcome to Partnership+ with Phil Hayes-St Clair
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Partnerships. They are a great way to grow your business. If you don't know where to start, or unsure of how to get partners on the same page or just ...