Advisory boards might sound like something reserved for big corporates – but for founders and entrepreneurs, they’re one of the most powerful growth levers you’ve never used. In this episode of Naked at the Top, we uncover how founders, leaders, and business owners can use advisory boards to sharpen decisions, strengthen strategy, and accelerate personal growth. Our guest dives into the hidden psychology of leadership, exploring how loneliness, self-doubt, and risk-taking shape the entreprene...
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Advisory boards might sound like something reserved for big corporates – but for founders and entrepreneurs, they’re one of the most powerful growth levers you’ve never used. In this episode of Naked at the Top, we uncover how founders, leaders, and business owners can use advisory boards to sharpen decisions, strengthen strategy, and accelerate personal growth. Our guest dives into the hidden psychology of leadership, exploring how loneliness, self-doubt, and risk-taking shape the entreprene...
Advisory boards might sound like something reserved for big corporates – but for founders and entrepreneurs, they’re one of the most powerful growth levers you’ve never used. In this episode of Naked at the Top, we uncover how founders, leaders, and business owners can use advisory boards to sharpen decisions, strengthen strategy, and accelerate personal growth. Our guest dives into the hidden psychology of leadership, exploring how loneliness, self-doubt, and risk-taking shape the entreprene...
From a second-hand mower to a nationwide empire of 5,500 franchises – Jim Penman’s story is proof that purpose and persistence can outlast any plan. In this episode of Naked at the Top, Jim shares how a small lawn mowing business turned into one of the world’s most successful franchise systems, and why his mission was never about money – it was about funding research that might just change the world. We unpack what it really takes to scale a values-led business: obsessive improvement, servant...
Mindset is the single biggest factor in whether your business thrives or collapses - yet it is also the part most entrepreneurs get wrong. In this Naked at the Top episode, Alex Sy joins us to unpack why mindset is the root of business success. He shares his journey from hitting rock bottom to mentoring others, and why many owners sabotage themselves with fake goals, poor retention strategies, and a short-term obsession with cutting costs. We dive into what truly drives sustainable growth: un...
What does it really take to build a business you love without losing yourself along the way? In this Naked at the Top episode, Kellie Simpson shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a thriving, values-led business as a Legal VA. She opens up about the breaking points that forced change, the importance of choosing clients wisely, and the mindset shifts that helped her go from surviving to thriving. Expect raw honesty, practical strategies, and plenty of inspiration for anyone loo...
What does it really take to build wealth without losing yourself along the way? Tal Evans shares his powerful story of growing up in a poor migrant family, and how those early struggles shaped his resilience, mindset, and approach to business. From starting with nothing to creating lasting success, Tal opens up about the lessons he learned through failure, leadership challenges, and building teams that thrive. He breaks down what resilience actually looks like when things get tough, and why m...
What does it take to lead with joy, grit, and zero ego—even when life tries to crush you? Chris Christofi has built an empire from the ground up. But it’s not the hustle that defines him—it’s the heart. In this episode of Naked at the Top, Chris shares how being fired, losing it all, and even getting banned from motorcycles taught him everything he needed to know about leadership, humility, and human connection. This conversation dives into what culture really means (hint: it’s not ping pong ...
Zoe Goodhardt doesn’t just understand growth—she builds it from the inside out. In this high-impact episode of Naked at the Top, Zoe shares what it really takes to lead modern marketing, shape high-performing teams, and strip back the fluff in business. With a background that spans bold career moves and brand-defining moments, she offers grounded insight into leadership, clarity, and what separates real growth from empty noise. This conversation isn’t your typical marketing talk. Zoe challeng...
What does it really take to lead with heart - without losing your edge? In this emotionally charged and fiercely practical episode, we meet Ronnie Lewis, a CEO and founder whose leadership philosophy is anything but conventional. Raised on courage and built through loss, Ronnie doesn’t just talk values - he lives them. From moments of sharp self-awareness to radically honest hiring practices, this conversation strips back the facade of modern leadership and invites us into something more gro...
Mia Bowyer doesn’t lead the way most people expect. She blends AI with authenticity, automates systems while holding space for real connection, and built a thriving business without fitting into the traditional CEO mould. In this episode of Naked at the Top, Mia opens up about what it really takes to automate your life without losing your humanity. Named Young Entrepreneur of the Year and founder of Automate Social, Mia has worked with global brands and led a fast-growing team while staying g...
What happens when a messaging expert and leadership strategist decides to flip the script on herself? In this special intro episode, Aleyx Ward—the voice behind Naked at the Top—steps into the guest seat. Interviewed by future guest Mia Bowyer, this conversation strips away the brand polish and reveals the emotional engine behind the podcast. From childhood survival patterns to hard-won clarity, Aleyx opens up about the identity shifts, leadership battles, and personal breakthroughs that shap...
Advisory boards might sound like something reserved for big corporates – but for founders and entrepreneurs, they’re one of the most powerful growth levers you’ve never used. In this episode of Naked at the Top, we uncover how founders, leaders, and business owners can use advisory boards to sharpen decisions, strengthen strategy, and accelerate personal growth. Our guest dives into the hidden psychology of leadership, exploring how loneliness, self-doubt, and risk-taking shape the entreprene...
