Empowering Leaders
Empowering Leaders is a TV show on Seven. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 50 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in March 2026.
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45:00Empowering Leaders
Luke Tunnecliffe shares his son Jack’s nonverbal autism journey, the years-long search for answers, an unforgettable moment with Ed Sheeran, and the breakthrough that brought hope back to their family.
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49:00Olympic gold medallist Cate Campbell joins Luke Darcy for a conversation that goes well beyond the pool - covering resilience, body image, failure, team culture, and what it really means to find identity and purpose when elite sport is over.
58:00Scott Galloway talks about fatherhood, failure, masculinity, empathy and the pressures facing young men today. Scott shares why rejection became one of his great teachers, what boys need from adults, and how leadership is tested when doing the right thing comes at a cost
33:00Tania Obst transformed the Adelaide Thunderbirds from 23 straight losses to back-to-back championships. In this episode, she shares her journey of resilience, leadership, and building a winning team culture, offering valuable insights for leaders everywhere.
28:00Luke Darcy dives into the incredible life of John Wayne Parr, one of the most legendary figures in combat sports. Described by Joe Rogan as one of the "baddest dudes ever," the 10-time world champion is an icon in Muay Thai and kickboxing.
27:00Live from LIV Golf Adelaide, CEO Scott O’Neil shares lessons on disruption, humility, family, free agency and leading a global sporting movement while staying grounded in what matters most
February 2026
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38:00Jon Horst shares how character, communication and disciplined recruitment built a championship culture around Giannis Antetokounmpo - and the leadership philosophy sustaining the Milwaukee Bucks’ success.
50:00Suzanne Williams, VP of Sports Marketing at Q30 Innovations, compares the effects of one-off concussions with the new science around repetitive head impacts and discusses the device that could protect brain health.
28:00Jeff talks us through his lead up to the game, gives his best tips for overcoming the hurdles life throws at all of us, reflects on his past career in global risk management at Bank of America, and shares his secrets for his greatest passion - developing incredible people to be at the top of their game on and off the field.
41:00He’s passionate about leading by example, honest about the journey he’s taken to become a better communicator - especially on the home front, and has some incredible insights to share about harnessing the power of your competitive spirit. Rio also talks candidly about his relationships with the great Sir Alex Ferguson, and...
December 2025 32:00
32:00This special episode of Empowering Leaders brings together some of the world’s most forward-thinking voices to explore one of the biggest shifts of our time: artificial intelligence.
40:00Hockey legend and champion coach Alyson Annan joins Empowering Leaders to unpack curiosity, communication and emotional connection, sharing practical lessons for parents, coaches and leaders from elite sport to everyday life.
39:00Sleep expert Anna West joins Empowering Leaders to reveal why sleep is the ultimate performance tool, how daily habits shape our nights, and why some popular trends may be doing more harm than good
27:00Undrafted and overlooked, Sami Whitcomb shares how an unconventional path from Germany to the Opals and WNBA titles shaped resilience, leadership, motherhood, and belief in doing the little things brilliantly
November 2025 35:00
Olympic BMX gold medallist Saya Sakakibara joins Luke to unpack fear, mindset and “Just Go” moments, from her brother Kai’s life-changing crash to visualising victory and finding her true voice.
35:00 55:00All Blacks legend Gilbert Enoka joins Luke to explore leadership from the inside out — self-belief, pressure, joy, and the mindset lessons behind the world’s most successful sporting culture
42:00Futurist Dr Ayesha Khanna shows leaders how to use AI now … from personal productivity to team tools and safe, customer-first pilots. She unpacks governance, growth mindset leadership, quantum’s promise, and practical next steps.
33:00Jacinda Ardern reflects on leadership, motherhood, and life after politics - sharing lessons from her time as New Zealand’s Prime Minister and her current work at Harvard University
October 2025 53:00
53:00Former Google executive Jeremy Kodomichalos shares lessons from his Greek upbringing, leadership at Google, and belief that clarity, curiosity and simplicity matter far more than perfection or control.
46:00Adam Driussi, CEO of Quantium and Bulldogs chairman, explores how AI is transforming business and sport, why ethics matter, and how authenticity, collaboration and curiosity shape effective leadership in a changing world