The Partnership Playbook: Lead with Clarity, Create Leverage & Reclaim Time

Are you absolutely certain you’re getting the truth from your team at the exact moment you need it most?In this episode, Phil Hayes-St Clair breaks down how CEOs can build radical transparency without creating fear — and how to train teams to “stick the landing” by delivering the right data, insight, and implications when it matters most.You’ll learn how to:Build a culture where truth travels faster than ego — without damaging trustInstall a simple reporting framework that saves time and sharpens decisionsCreate information rhythms that protect momentum and drive sustainable growthIf you want stronger leadership, cleaner decisions, and a business that moves with clarity instead of chaos, this episode will show you how.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.

What do you do when the GTM strategy that built your growth suddenly becomes the thing slowing it down?In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil lays out a practical framework to help you lead wholesale GTM change with clarity, conviction, and real leadership — not panic.You’ll learn how to:Evaluate alternative GTM paths without emotional bias or internal chaosMake a decisive strategy call using a structured scoring modelCreate measurable momentum and early wins within 60 daysIf you want a clear, steady playbook for navigating disruption and driving growth through focused leadership and partnership precision — this episode is for you.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.

How do you tell your family your work matters deeply… without making them feel like they matter less?This episode gives you the language to communicate your commitment to work — while anchoring your leadership at home with clarity, empathy, and emotional security.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Communicate your commitment to work without creating emotional competition at homeReplace guilt and defensiveness with clarity, rhythm, and grounded leadershipCreate a simple, repeatable framework that strengthens both family trust and long-term growthIf you want to lead with conviction at work and confidence at home — this episode will give you the language to do both.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to Leadership Letters (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.

What if the future of healthcare growth isn’t about scale—but about partnership?Healthcare leaders today face burnout, commercial pressure, and rapidly shifting regulation. Many default to control. Fewer build ecosystems.In this episode, Michelle Lynch shares what it takes to lead through transformation—without losing culture or care.You’ll discover:How partnership-driven growth creates resilience in complex marketsWhy simplicity—not scale—is the secret to successful partnershipsHow emotional intelligence and purpose protect performance during disruptionIf you’re serious about building sustainable growth through partnership—this conversation will change how you lead.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (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.

What do you really inherit when you step into a new GTM leadership role — a growth engine or hidden drag?In this episode Phil walks through a repeatable framework to help GTM leaders objectively assess the GTM assets they inherited - including partnerships, sales, marketing, and product-led channels - and make confident decisions that fuel sustainable growth and leadership clarity.Learn how to quickly assess which GTM assets truly fit your strategy and ICP todayDiscover a practical framework to identify leverage across partnerships and other channelsGain confidence to decide what to double down on, stabilize, or sunset — without damaging trust or momentumIf you want a clear GTM assessment playbook that strengthens your leadership and accelerates growth, this episode is for you.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (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.

What does it say about your leadership if your best people never outgrow their roles?CEOs want loyalty and great companies require growth. And sometimes, those two forces collide. In this episode Phil explores what it really means to lead when one of your best people is ready for their next play.Learn how to spot the difference between healthy growth tension and silent disengagementUnderstand why helping leaders leave well often strengthens long-term growth and trustGain a practical CEO framework for expanding roles, planning succession, or leading strong exitsIf you want to grow as a leader without creating dependency — and build a company where people become more capable because of you — this episode is for you.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (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.

What if your growth ceiling isn’t capital, talent, or strategy… but your approach to partnership?Too many leaders try to scale impact alone—only to discover complexity is outpacing capacity. In a world of digital exclusion, rising inequality, and fractured trust, sustainable growth demands something different: aligned partnerships built on shared value.Meet Doug Taylor, CEO at The Smith Family, Australia’s largest children’s charities.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to assess whether a partnership will accelerate or dilute growthWhy shared value is the key to long-term, scalable partnership successA practical framework for building trust-driven growth across sectorsIf you want partnership-driven growth that lasts beyond the next quarter, this conversation will change how you lead.Tune into The Smith Family’s new podcast All I Can Be on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (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.

What happens when a critical part of your go-to-market engine disappears overnight?In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil Hayes-St Clair breaks down why redundancy is mission critical and how GTM teams can design backup options that protect growth without creating complexity.Learn how to identify hidden single points of failure in your GTM strategy before they breakDiscover a practical framework for building redundancy that protects revenue, partnerships, and growth velocityGain the confidence to lead calmly through disruption by designing optionality into your GTM systemIf you want to build durable growth and lead your GTM function with clarity and conviction, this episode will reshape how you think about leadership and risk.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (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.

Are you leading with conviction or quietly hoping your numbers don’t get tested?Most CEOs say they want clarity, confidence, and trust from their teams. But many unknowingly give away authority the moment they admit they’re “not close to the numbers.”In this episode, you’ll learn how knowing the right numbers strengthens leadership and fuels sustainable growth.Why knowing your numbers is a signal of strength that inspires followershipWhich metrics reveal true business health beyond sales and top-line costsHow numbers protect CEOs from being blindsided when making high-stakes decisionsIf you want to lead with more confidence, make smarter bets, and drive growth through grounded leadership, this episode will sharpen how you think — and how you lead.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (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.

What if your revenue playbook was slowing your growth?Most sales teams push harder. Christiana Brenton thinks differently, starting with curiosity, empathy, and humility. From scaling Flight Studio to rejecting a $100M offer, this conversation flips traditional thinking on partnerships and performance.In this episode you’ll learn:How curiosity and care outperform brute-force tactics in salesThe “first principles” mindset behind Flight Studio’s exponential growthWhy long-term trust beats short-term wins and how to build itGet a front-row seat to the mindset and strategy behind the world's most culturally relevant podcast brand.Listen now to rewire how you grow through partnerships and a true growth mindset.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (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.

What if the deals your team celebrates most are quietly undermining your growth and leadership credibility?Most GTM leaders are trained to optimize for speed, logos, and booked revenue. But when pricing decisions ignore margin durability and capacity strain, “great” deals can quietly erode unit economics, exhaust teams, and distort future negotiations. This episode reframes how strong leaders evaluate deals—without becoming blockers or sounding negative.Learn how pricing, margin, and capacity trade-offs actually work—and why ignoring any one of them damages growthUnderstand how incentives and “strategic” discounts distort deal structure and become permanent over timeGain practical questions that help you challenge bad deals with commercial confidence and leadership clarityIf you want to grow with discipline, protect your unit economics, and lead GTM conversations that hold up under pressure, this episode will sharpen how you think about deals.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (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.

Are you leading talented people who work hard but don’t really move together?Most leadership teams don’t struggle with effort. They struggle with coordination. As companies grow, it’s easy to drift into a model where everyone performs individually, yet progress feels heavy, slow and overly dependent on the CEO.In this episode, Phil breaks down a simple but powerful distinction that reshapes how CEOs think about leadership, growth, and team performance.Learn how to diagnose whether your company is operating like a golf team or a basketball teamUnderstand why individual excellence can quietly stall company-wide growthDiscover practical leadership moves that shift teams from effort-driven to intent-driven performanceIf you want to lead a team that creates real momentum (not just activity) this episode will give you a clearer way to see, think and act as a CEO.ALSO, take a listen to Ryan Hawk's Learning Leader Show. It's a brilliant leadership resource.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (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.

What if the fastest path to growth wasn’t selling harder but partnering deeper?If you’re scaling in healthcare, biotech or B2B you already know this: the complexity is compounding. Partners are either a liability or your greatest growth accelerant.In this episode with CEO Hamid Ghanadan, we explore:How empathy + clarity unlock high-trust partnershipsWhat most CEOs get wrong about change readiness and executionA leadership framework for growth when data is unclearLearn how to position your product and your people for growth through partnerships.🎧 Listen now and rewire your go-to-market thinking.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (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 Lab.Find 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.

What happens when leaders ask you for certainty—but the market refuses to cooperate?As a GTM leader, forecasting today isn’t just about numbers. It’s about trust, credibility, and leadership in motion. You’re expected to be decisive in a world defined by unknowns. The pressure to sound certain is real, but it often makes forecasts brittle and trust fragile.In this episode, Phil reframes forecasting as a leadership skill and shows how the strongest GTM leaders earn confidence by naming risk, structuring uncertainty, and leading with judgment instead of theater.Learn how to forecast in a way that builds leadership credibility—even when outcomes changeDiscover a practical framework to communicate confidence, risk, and unknowns without losing authorityReplace false precision with a repeatable forecasting rhythm that improves growth decisions and leadership trustIf you want to lead GTM growth with clarity, confidence, and credibility—this episode will change how you forecast.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

Are you building a leadership team that actually creates leverage — or are you still carrying more weight than you should?In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil breaks down a clear approach to leadership that drives growth and strengthens leadership without sacrificing performance.You’ll learn how to:Create clarity and ownership with direct reports without micromanagingCollaborate as a thought partner without becoming the decision-makerBuild a leadership system that hits the numbers and develops champion leadersIf you’re a CEO focused on growth and leadership leverage, this episode will give you a practical framework you can apply immediately.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

What’s the real risk of avoiding a difficult partner conversation?In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil Hayes-St Clair breaks down how to plan, approach, and execute difficult partner conversations with clarity, confidence, and leadership presence—so both sides leave with more respect, even if the partnership needs to end.What you’ll gain from listening:How to structure difficult partner conversations that protect trust and accelerate growthA repeatable framework to handle conflict without damaging leadership credibilityHow to end misaligned partnerships cleanly while preserving long-term relationshipsIf partnership growth and leadership clarity matter in your GTM motion, this episode gives you the language, posture, and confidence to lead when it matters most.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

When was the last time you had real time to think as a CEO?In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil Hayes-St Clair breaks down how CEOs can reclaim time to think and, more importantly, how to use that time to create clarity, momentum, and calm across the business.Learn the simple disciplines that create real thinking time without sacrificing executionDiscover how better thinking improves decision quality, team alignment, and leadership energyBuild a repeatable rhythm that supports long-term growth and confident leadershipIf you want fewer misfires, clearer teams, and leadership that feels steady instead of reactive, this episode will change how you think about thinking.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

Meet former US Air Force fighter pilot, Colonel Kim 'Killer Chick' Campbell. This is her story including a harrowing experience during a mission in Baghdad, where her aircraft was critically damaged and she had to rely on emergency backup systems to get home safely. Learn how partnerships, trust, and debriefing play a critical leadership role in high-stakes environments.Connect with Kim:Get Flying in the Face of Fear by Kim 'KC' CampbellVisit Kim's websiteConnect with Kim on LinkedInNew episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

What if this year’s partnership growth doesn’t come from doing more — but from choosing better?Most GTM leaders are pushing harder on partners in a market that’s already tight on trust, attention, and momentum. The result? Activity without progress. Deals that drift. Partnerships that quietly stall. In this episode:Learn how to open deeper, more transparent partner conversations that drive growth instead of frictionDiscover how IDEAL+™ helps you decide which partnerships deserve focus — and which don’tBuild leadership confidence by designing partnerships around intent, trust, and long-term momentumIf you’re responsible for partnership-led growth and want to lead with clarity instead of pressure, this episode will change how you approach every partner conversation.Learn more about the IDEAL Framework here: https://philhsc.com/idealNew episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

What do you do as a CEO when two opposite decisions are both right — and choosing only one puts your business at risk?In this episode of The Partnership Playbook, Phil Hayes-St Clair breaks down how to build the paradox leadership muscle — the capacity to think clearly, decide confidently, and coach teams effectively when contradictions are real and unavoidable.You’ll learn:How to recognize and name the paradoxes shaping growth and leadership in 2026 — before they paralyze decision-makingWhy the human brain resists contradiction, and how strong leaders train capacity instead of chasing certaintyA practical coaching framework to help your team communicate, revisit, and act on paradoxes as they mature over timeIf you want to grow as a leader who brings clarity without false certainty — and helps your organisation move forward inside complexity — this episode will give you the language, structure, and confidence to lead.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

Can your partnerships actually scale—or are they just good intentions?Many leaders confuse volume for value and "partner" for "vendor." But as David Johnson, CEO of Vervent, explains—real partnership is a strategic lever for growth and resilience, not just a nice-to-have.In this deep-dive episode, you’ll learn:A proven 3-part framework to identify and grow strategic partnershipsWhy integrity, not innovation, is your real growth multiplierHow to balance risk, regulation, and go-to-market velocity🎧 Listen now to redefine how you scale through partnership and growth.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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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Are you building partnerships that actually work or just deals that eventually die?Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, shares 30+ years of lessons from growing a 2-million-learner business and surviving the dot-com bust. In this episode: Learn the “Ideal” framework to pressure-test any partnershipDiscover the biggest growth mistake Damon made—and how he’d fix itReframe training as your most powerful revenue unlock, not a costListen now to reimagine how partnerships and growth really scale.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

Are you leading from presence or from a body that’s in quiet panic while you hold the room together?Most CEOs underestimate the emotional load of leadership. This episode reframes emotional steadiness as an executive skill, not a personality trait, and gives you the tools to build it.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Use breath, grounding, and cognitive tools to regulate your emotional state in real timeIdentify emotional triggers before they appear so you can stay ahead of escalationSeparate facts from the stories your nervous system creates under pressureIf you want to lead with more clarity, consistency, and emotional steadiness—and set the tone for company-wide growth and leadership—press play and step into the version of you your team already believes in.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

What would happen to your company’s growth engine if GTM, Product and Partnerships finally spoke the same language?Most companies struggle because their core functions operate on different maps, different clocks, and different definitions of success. This episode gives GTM leaders the clarity and structure to unify the business, restore operational calm, and accelerate growth and leadership maturity.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Build a shared operating system that aligns GTM, Product, and Partnerships around one North StarCreate a unified customer journey and ownership model that removes friction and increases execution speedEstablish a rhythm and language that transforms cross-functional chaos into predictable, confident growth  If you’re a GTM leader who wants to drive growth with more clarity and more leadership control, listen to this episode and reshape how your company moves.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

What happens when you treat partnerships like internal rituals not just external deals?In this episode, JobAdder CEO Martin Herbst shares how to lead with trust, simplify strategy, and build partnerships that actually scale.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why internal partnerships must come before external onesHow to avoid complexity and accelerate value in partner dealsThe discipline of saying “no” to grow the right wayMartin and Phil break down actionable frameworks, partnership psychology, and growth tactics that work in the real world.🎧 Listen to unlock how partnership becomes your best bet for sustainable growth.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

What happens to growth when your business scales faster than the leaders running it?Every CEO eventually feels it: managers who were strong at 10 people struggle at 30, directors quietly absorb pressure they don’t want to reveal, and culture begins to crack under the weight of rising expectations. Leadership doesn’t automatically scale just because the company does and ignoring that gap slows growth more than any external threat.In this episode:Learn how to identify when your leadership team is stallingUnderstand the three levers CEOs must pull to accelerate leadership growthWalk away with a practical framework to lift your leaders to the next altitudeListen to learn how leadership growth becomes the engine of sustainable growth and resilient leadership.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

What if slowing growth isn’t a market issue but a system issue inside your GTM motion?This episode breaks down the four symptoms slowing your revenue momentum and gives you simple, practical ways to regain clarity, control, and confidence.Build a pipeline based on truth, not hopeRemove buyer risk faster than you add valueUse partners to restore momentum and accelerate growthYour next level of growth and leadership starts by removing motion masquerading as progress. Listen to the episode to reset your team’s rhythm and create leverage fast.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

What if your biggest growth unlock was… gratitude?In this episode, David Homan shares how relationship orchestration, not transactions, is the core ingredient to partnership growth.You’ll learn: How to turn relationships into non-linear growth enginesA 5-principle framework that outperforms traditional networkingThe biggest mistake people make after saying thank you (and how to fix it)🎧 If you're building anything with or through people, this conversation is non-negotiable.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

What if your leadership effectiveness had less to do with discipline… and everything to do with how well you manage your energy?When energy drops, CEOs don’t just feel tired — they lose clarity, emotional steadiness, strategic judgment, and the ability to lead partnership-driven growth with intention.Make sharper, calmer decisions by aligning your physiology with the outcomes you expectBuild a repeatable energy system that fuels creativity, communication, and long-term growthRemove hidden drains that quietly erode confidence, presence, and partnership momentumListen now to learn how to lead with regulated energy and create lasting partnership-led growth across your team and company.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

What if the biggest threat to your company’s growth isn’t bad decisions — but slow ones?Every CEO knows the drag created when decisions stall. That gap between information and action quietly erodes trust, slows execution, and creates cultural drag. In this episode, Phil unpacks Jeff Bezos’s decision framework — refined in conversation with Adam Grant — and shows how increasing your decision velocity drives partnership alignment, organizational clarity, and sustained growth.Learn how to use a simple 2x2 matrix to categorize decisionsIncrease your speed without increasing riskReduce friction inside your leadership team and accelerate executionListen now to build decision velocity, strengthen partnership rhythm, and drive faster, healthier growth across your organization.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

How I deliver value to you starts today.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Subscribe to the Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)Find 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.

What if your next big growth opportunity is a new relationship?Too many founders chase transactions and miss out on the power of long-term partnerships. In this episode, Scott Kelly, investor and media collaborator, reveals how he vets founders, why “trust but verify” matters, and the subtle language that separates good deals from bad ones.You’ll walk away with:A simple heuristic for evaluating partnerships before the contractA mindset shift that turns cold outreach into recurring opportunityReal stories of how long-game collaboration drives business growthListen now to level-up your partnership strategy and unlock compounding growth.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What if the way you run meetings is quietly capping your global growth?In this episode, discover how Rumi.ai founder Ramsey Pryor is rewriting the go-to-market playbook through partnerships and AI-driven meeting memory. You’ll learn:Why “brand doesn’t travel” — and what founders can do before launching abroad.How to turn meeting chaos into a recall system that powers decision-making.The true meaning of partnership as a force multiplier for growth.🎧 Tune in to learn how partnership and growth come alive when context, culture, and technology align.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Are your suppliers helping you grow or just filling orders?If you're treating vendors like fixed-line costs instead of future-shaping partners, you're holding back growth, agility, and margin.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to assess your current supplier relationships across 12 critical partnership elementsThe 3 maturity levels—Baseline, Growth, and Strategic—and what shifts each one unlocksPractical moves to transform a vendor into a co-invested growth partnerWant to build partnerships that scale your business—not just service it?Listen now and get the “From Vendor to Partner” framework here.Thanks to Fiverr for sponsoring this episode! Use this link and the code PHILHSC10 to get 10% off your first Fiverr order.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Why do some partnerships crumble over small issues while others grow stronger from them?In this episode you’ll learn:The 4-step framework to repair any partnership issue without blame or confusionHow to prevent small missteps from derailing big opportunitiesWhy system fixes—not apologies—are your fastest path to partnership growthListen now to turn a miss into momentum—and make your partnerships unbreakable.Get the MISS Principle download here.Thanks to Fiverr for sponsoring this episode! Use this link and the code PHILHSC10 to get 10% of your first order with Fiverr.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What if the key to partnership-driven growth isn't strategy—but curiosity?Whether you're leading a team, selling under pressure, or building a movement, this episode with Ryan Hawk will flip your assumptions. From his journey through sports, sales, podcasting, and publishing, Ryan unpacks how commitment, standards, and relationships drive real results.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your curiosity is the most underused business advantageHow to lead former peers without losing trust—or momentumA simple mindset shift to attract high-quality partnershipsStop dabbling. Start building a life—and business—of lasting impact. 🎧 Listen now to learn how partnership and growth truly scale.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Struggling to turn freelancer hires into real growth outcomes?Learn how to craft a brief and milestone system that aligns external talent with your growth agenda.Discover how to vet freelancers like you vet partners—beyond cost and platform badge.Get the framework to manage freelancer engagements as high‑velocity experiments, so you scale faster and smarter. Ready to turn your freelancer hires into growth allies? Listen now.This episode is sponsored by Fiverr.Get 10% off your first order (Use code PHILHSC10 at checkout)Read: 15 Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring Online FreelancersNew episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What makes a partnership actually work?Too many companies chase logos, launch press releases, and declare “partner-first”—only to find out later it didn’t move the needle. Adrienne Coburn shares how to build partnerships that fuel growth, not just optics.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to structure partnerships around mutual tension and trustWhy internal selling is ongoing, and how to do it wellThe step-by-step difference between performative and revenue-generating partner programsIf you’re serious about using partnerships to drive real growth, this episode is your playbook.🎧 Listen now to build partnerships that matter.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Why do some partnerships fall flat even after a perfect pitch?In this episode, Rob Matzkin shares the overlooked truths behind sustainable growth through partnerships and you’ll learn:Why transparency—not just incentives—drives referral successHow to identify red flags in stalled partnerships before they failThe unscalable dinner party tactic that created 2,000+ meaningful connectionsWhether you lead partnerships or just want smarter deal flow—this one’s a game changer.🎧 Listen now to rethink how partnership drives growth.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What if the key to game-changing partnerships isn’t strategy but emotional mastery?Too many founders enter negotiations armed with data and ambition but unprepared for emotional dynamics that make or break deals.In this episode you’ll learn:Renita Kalhorn's practical system (FAST) to anticipate emotional landmines in dealsHow to reframe “practice” as the most underused leadership advantageA high-integrity method for negotiating with power—even if you’re the smaller playerIf “growth mindset” is more than a buzzword for you, this episode will change how you partner for growth.🎧 Listen now to discover the partnership advantage hidden in emotional intelligence.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What if the secret to growth isn’t the big deal you land today—but the 1% details you master daily?In this episode, we unpack:Why “sweating the small stuff” builds compounding cultural excellenceHow delayed gratification drives stronger, more sustainable partnershipsThe rituals Flight Story uses to scale teams and partnerships with a growth mindsetListen in to learn how to reframe partnership and growth from a long-term lens—and transform how your team wins.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Ever feel like your deals were solid—until they weren’t?When Q4 slips, it’s rarely the market’s fault. It’s often the quiet habits inside leadership routines that go unnoticed. In this episode you’ll learn how to:Replace wishful thinking with probability-driven strategyStop pushing pressure and start enforcing processTreat December as the launchpad for Q1 growth through high-value partnershipsIf you want to hit quota and set the stage for a stronger Q1, this episode will shift how you lead your pipeline — and your team. Tune in now to master the habits that unlock partnership-led growth.Have you tried Fiverr?Today’s episode is sponsored by Fiverr. If you want to grow without adding overhead, Fiverr is the shortcut. Use this link and the code PHILHSC10 to get 10% off your first Fiverr order.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Are you building a business and wondering if raising money is the only path to growth?Yale's Matt Gira joins Phil Hayes-St Clair to challenge the hype around venture capital and unpack how bootstrapped founders are hitting $250K without external funding.You'll learn:Why $250K in revenue is a critical milestone—and how to get there.How to avoid the prestige trap and build real traction.The overlooked power of partnerships and community.If you're a founder with a growth mindset looking to scale sustainably, this episode will give you clarity and courage.🎧 Listen now to master the real partnership playbook.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What if your playbook is the problem?In this episode, we explore how ego stifles scale—and why curiosity and empathy are your best growth strategies.You'll learn how to:Unlock decision-makers by understanding their personal and organizational incentivesReplace ego with humility, research, and real listeningBuild scalable partnerships by asking smarter, deeper questionsThis is a masterclass in partnership and growth mindset—and a reminder that in sales, the quietest person in the room often wins. 🎧 Tap in and rethink your next deal.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Do you know how to do the math to assess the risk of entering a new market?In this episode you’ll learn:The 10 ways incumbents defend their market—and how to break throughThe formula every founder and sales leader should run before entering a market5 proven partnership plays to unlock access, trust, and scale—without going head-to-head🎧 Listen to learn the math behind momentumToday’s episode is sponsored by Fiverr. If you want to grow without adding overhead, Fiverr is the shortcut. Use this link and the code PHILHSC10 to get 10% off your first Fiverr order.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What if the greatest opportunity for your career and your impact lies in the invisible spaces between words on your job description?In this deeply thoughtful conversation, Niven Postma reveals the often overlooked realities of leadership, power, and politics in organisations. Understand why organizational politics aren't a bug, they're a feature, and how you can ethically and effectively navigate themDiscover the power of building a "to-build" list of relationships as strategically as your to-do listLearn how to balance what matters to you with what matters to others in partnerships, and why that overlap is where transformative collaboration beginsListen now to learn how mastering the informal side of leadership, the politics, relationships, and influence can unlock powerful partnerships and amplify your impact.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What if the most underused leadership advantage wasn’t a skill—but generosity?Too often, partnerships stall because leaders prioritize process over people. Joe Davis, longtime BCG leader and author of The Generous Leader, reveals how heart-first leadership drives performance, trust, and transformation inside the world’s top firms.In this conversation, you'll learn:Why generosity is a strategic advantage in high-stakes environmentsThe 7 principles of leadership that unlock growth and clarityHow to build internal ventures that actually thriveThis episode is a masterclass for founders and executives navigating growth, partnerships, and post-COVID leadership. Listen to unlock the power of generosity, vulnerability, and trust.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What if your greatest competitor could become your most valuable partner?Fiona de Jong, lawyer-turned-sport-leader-turned-nation-branding-strategist, reveals how collaboration—across countries, sectors, and departments—creates unprecedented growth. From waxing skis with Norwegians to uniting CEOs to define Australia’s global identity, this episode is a masterclass in modern partnerships.Discover how competition and collaboration can (and must) coexistLearn the overlooked leadership skill that unlocks opportunityUnderstand how to translate past experience into strategic relevanceListen in for bold insights on partnerships and cross-sector growth that shift your perspective—and your playbook.New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Could you easily describe what a great partnership looks like?If you can’t describe what “great” looks like, you can’t measure it. And if you can’t measure it, you can’t scale it.In this solo episode, you’ll learn:What high-performing partnerships should look and feel like at 6 months and 2 yearsThe 9 observable, testable, and time-bound qualities of great partnershipsWhy resilience, not reliance, is the true sign of partnership strengthHow to avoid the “logo swap trap” and focus on value that compoundsDownload the 1-page Partnership Blueprint here.Today’s episode is sponsored by Fiverr. If you want to grow without adding overhead, Fiverr is the shortcut. Use this link and the code PHILHSC10 to get 10% off your first Fiverr orderNew episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnershipsFind me on LinkedInBook a 1:1 CallThis 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.PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.