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229. CEO Ian Whitehead on the leadership journey from BP to regional healthcare
Episode 22918th July 2026 • The Partnership Playbook: Lead with Clarity, Create Leverage & Reclaim Time • Phil Hayes-St Clair
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What if leadership growth had less to do with authority and everything to do with curiosity?

The most effective leaders don't rely on one leadership style. They evolve through new experiences, difficult decisions, and meaningful partnerships that expand their perspective.

In this conversation, CEO Ian Whitehead shares how working across industries and cultures reshaped his approach to leadership and why purpose has become the driving force behind his career.

You'll discover:

  1. How adapting your leadership style accelerates growth.
  2. Why partnerships create stronger organisations and better outcomes.
  3. The mindset shifts every leader needs to build a lasting legacy.

If you're looking to grow as a leader while creating greater impact through partnership and purpose, this episode is packed with practical insights worth applying immediately.

The 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.

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