Business Leader Breakthroughs

Business Leader Breakthroughs

Ryan Castle, Dr Mike Ashby

Episodes 148
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Dormant
Since Jun 2019
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Business Leader Breakthroughs where we help unlock the potential in you, your teams and your business. Hosted by Ryan Castle, along with Dr Mike Ashby, we share insights, experiences and stories on achieving breakthrough successes in business and life. In addition to a podcast, The Breakthrough also specialises in delivering management training that actually sticks, is cost effective, and easy to implement at scale to sustain change from the inside out.

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Recent Episodes

EP 113 - Big announcement: The end of an era and new beginnings

Jul 17, 2025 17m

In this final episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle and Dr. Mike Ashby reflect on over six years and 100+ episodes of podcasting, sharing how their journey has evolved. They announce…

EP 112 – 94% of Gen Z and millennials don’t want leadership: are your managers ready for them?

Jul 04, 2025 13m

In this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, we’re trying something different—an AI-powered deep dive into what Gen Z and Millennials really want from work.Here’s the headline: 94% of Gen Z…

EP 111 - The Growth Mindset: How to develop your business and team

Jun 19, 2025 21m

👉 Free Resource: tbco.at/ambook Download The Active Manager book – your field guide to leading through uncertaintyIn this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle and Dr. Mike Ashby dive…

EP 110 – Why good employees leave: The real cost of poor management

Jun 05, 2025 29m

👉 Free Resource: tbco.at/ambook Download The Active Manager book – your field guide to leading through uncertaintyIn this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle and Dr. Mike Ashby get…

EP 109 – How to harness AI for business growth and innovation with Brian Russell, PhD

May 22, 2025 55m

In this episode Ryan Castle sits down with AI expert and entrepreneur Brian Russell, PhD to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping business growth and innovation. Drawing on his PhD and deep…

EP 108 – Navigate uncertainty: how to lead through turbulent times

May 08, 2025 23m

In this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle and Dr. Mike Ashby dive into the pressing challenges of leading a business in unpredictable times. With Trump’s proposed tariffs, global…

Ep 107 – Win back your time: Stop being busy and start leading

Apr 24, 2025 18m

In this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle and Dr. Mike Ashby tackle one of the most talked-about, least-mastered skills in business: time management. Everyone’s busy. But are we…

Ep 106 – From stuck to scaling: 3 business growth strategy questions

Apr 10, 2025 13m

In this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle and Dr. Mike Ashby tackle the challenge of breaking out of business plateaus. Many owners feel stuck, tweaking small things but not…

Ep 105 – How to build high-performing teams with IQ, EQ and adaptability with Jennifer Aubin

Mar 27, 2025 51m

In this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle chats with early-stage tech leader and HR expert Jennifer Aubin about what it really takes to lead teams in high-growth, high-stress…

EP 104 – Katie O'Malley, Founder and Leadership Coach at Encourage Coaching, on self-awareness and why great leaders master listening

Mar 13, 2025 45m

In this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle sit down with leadership coach Katie O'Malley to explore the essential qualities of great leadership—self-awareness, psychological…

Ep 103 – The office debate: is remote work over?

Feb 27, 2025 19m

In this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle and Dr. Mike Ashby dive into the heated debate on returning to the office. With major corporations and governments pushing for in-office…

EP 102 - Managing stress: how to thrive under pressure

Feb 13, 2025 24m

In this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle and Dr. Mike Ashby break down the difference between pressure and stress—why one fuels high performance while the other leads to burnout.…

Ep 101 - Better decisions: 3 rules every manager should know

Jan 31, 2025 20m

In this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle and Dr. Mike Ashby explore the keys to making better decisions as a leader. They share practical principles like being less certain,…

Ep 100 - Effective manager training: 7 best leadership strategies

Jan 23, 2025 21m Transcript

What makes manager training truly effective, and why should you prioritize it? In this episode of Business Breakthroughs, Ryan and Mike explore how equipping managers with essential people leadership…

Ep 99 - Develop your team: Your role as a leader

Dec 27, 2024 24m Transcript

Discover how to develop and retain talent by fostering a culture of learning and growth within your team. Ryan and Mike dive into the critical role leaders play in helping their people grow,…

EP 98 - 15-Minute coaching: Fast-track your team’s performance and growth

Dec 19, 2024 19m Transcript

Unlock the power of coaching with simple, effective techniques you can implement in just 15 minutes. Ryan and Mike break down what coaching really is (and what it isn’t), while addressing common…

Ep 97 - How to delegate effectively: Task vs. capability delegation explained

Dec 13, 2024 27m Transcript

Discover the power of two distinct delegation approaches: task delegation, focusing on efficient task completion, and capability delegation, aimed at developing the skills and knowledge of your team…

EP 96 - The art of difficult conversations: leadership with empathy and purpose

Dec 05, 2024 30m Transcript

Welcome to Business Leader Breakthroughs, where hosts Ryan Castle and Dr. Mike Ashby discuss how to excel in challenging but crucial workplace situations: difficult conversations. From managing…

Ep 95 - Clear communication: Your superpower to build stronger teams and foster trust

Nov 28, 2024 20m Transcript

In this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle and Dr. Mike Ashby explore the art of clear communication and why it’s critical for effective leadership. Discover how to deliver your…

EP 94 - Conquer big goals: Practical leadership strategies for growth and resilience

Nov 21, 2024 23m Transcript

In this episode of Business Leader Breakthroughs, Ryan Castle and Dr. Mike Ashby share actionable leadership strategies to help you focus on what matters most. Learn how to prioritize your top three…

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How many episodes does Business Leader Breakthroughs have?

Business Leader Breakthroughs has published 148 episodes since June 2019, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Business Leader Breakthroughs still active?

Business Leader Breakthroughs is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 24m.

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