• 41. How Moments in War Zones Shape Unforgettable Stories of Partnership
    Feb 21 2025

    What happens when the experiences of war shape a story of fatherhood and partnership?

    In this episode, Mark Wales shares the deeply personal inspiration behind his novel, reflecting on the bonds formed in times of conflict and how they translate into how he partners in everyday life. From the intensity of combat to the quiet moments of fatherhood, he explores what it means to protect, persevere, and tell a story that resonates on multiple levels.

    • Discover the real-life experiences that shaped the emotional depth of Mark's novel.
    • Gain insights into the challenges of transitioning from non-fiction to fiction writing.
    • Learn how personal accountability and audience engagement played a role in completing the book.

    Press play to hear Mark Wales unpack the journey from battlefield memories to compelling storytelling.

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  • 40. The Hidden Partnership Strategy That Turned Headspace Into a Global Powerhouse
    Feb 19 2025

    What if your business could scale to millions of users without spending a fortune on ads?

    Headspace did just that—leveraging strategic partnerships to grow into a global mindfulness powerhouse. In this episode, we’ll break down their playbook and show you how to apply it to your own business.

    Too many businesses waste time and money chasing direct-to-consumer growth while missing out on partnerships that could exponentially expand their reach. Headspace cracked the code, collaborating with corporate giants, media platforms, and healthcare providers to make mindfulness mainstream—without relying on traditional ads. If you're wondering how to unlock high-value partnerships for your business, this episode is for you.

    Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

    • Build instant credibility – Learn how Headspace used corporate partnerships to gain trust and scale rapidly.
    • Turn content into a growth engine – Discover how media collaborations, like their Netflix series, drove massive user acquisition.
    • Embed into essential industries – See how Headspace leveraged healthcare partnerships to transition from an optional wellness app to a necessity.

    Don’t waste time and money on the wrong partnerships—press play to learn the exact strategies that made Headspace a global success!

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    This 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.

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  • 39. How Emotional Intelligence & Trust Transform Business Partnerships
    Feb 17 2025

    What if the key to leadership and influence wasn’t power, but emotional intelligence and vulnerability?

    In today’s fast-paced world, leaders often struggle to form genuine relationships and partnerships. Dov Baron, an expert in emotional intelligence and leadership, reveals how reciprocal vulnerability, emotional maturity, and understanding one’s emotional source code can transform not just leadership, but also business partnerships and personal growth.

    • Why vulnerability—not authority—creates the strongest leaders.
    • The role of emotional intelligence in building real trust in partnerships.
    • How to uncover your emotional source code and leverage it for deeper connections.

    Press play now to discover how emotional intelligence can unlock stronger leadership, more meaningful partnerships, and a deeper understanding of yourself!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 38. How the Partnership Playbook will change the way you grow your business
    Feb 5 2025

    What if partnerships were your biggest untapped growth lever—but you didn’t have a system to make them work?

    For the last year, Partnership+ has delivered deep insights from top business leaders, uncovering what makes partnerships thrive—and what causes them to fail. But if you’re a sales or marketing leader, you need more than stories. You need a playbook—a system to turn insights into action. That’s why we’re evolving into The Partnership Playbook, your weekly guide to building high-value partnerships that finally unlock business growth and save you time.

    Don’t leave partnerships to chance—listen now to learn how The Partnership Playbook will give you the system to turn conversations into contracts.

    New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

    More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:

    Learn how to identify your ideal business partners in under 2 minutes

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    This 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.

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    3 mins
  • 37. What the world’s best leaders know about trust and partnerships
    Feb 3 2025

    Jacqueline Lane and Scott Osman, leaders of the 100 Coaches Agency, share transformative insights into leadership, coaching, and the art of building meaningful partnerships.

    You'll learn:

    1. Why partnerships are key to modern leadership success.
    2. How coachability accelerates personal and professional growth.
    3. The role of trust and intention in creating successful collaborations.

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    • Jacquelyn Lane on LinkedIn
    • Scott Osman on LinkedIn
    • Website

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    1 hr
  • 36. The Power of Ecosystem-Led Growth: A Conversation with Bob Moore
    Jan 28 2025

    This episode of Partnership Plus explores the untapped potential of partnership data with Bob Moore, CEO and co-founder of Crossbeam. Learn how data can reveal your best potential partners, optimize collaboration, and drive growth.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. The Role of Data in Partnerships: How organizations can utilize data to identify and connect with the right partners.
    2. Data Gaps in Collaboration: The history and common mistakes of underutilizing partnership data.
    3. Maximizing Potential: Practical steps to unlock the power of the data you already have.

    Connect:

    • LinkedIn
    • Website

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    54 mins
  • 35. How to build strategic partnerships in women's sport with Tami Powers
    Jan 20 2025

    In this episode featuring Tami Powers you'll learn:

    1. Build long-term foundations: Learn the critical steps to creating long-term partnerships that deliver measurable value.
    2. How to use data-driven advocacy: Understand the role of data in convincing brands to invest in women's sports.
    3. Break stereotypes: Explore how integrating women into traditionally male-dominated spaces leads to systemic change.

    Connect with Tami Powers:

    • LinkedIn
    • Website

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    52 mins
  • 34. How to join the $105 trillion global partnership economy with Jay McBain
    Jan 13 2025

    Global partnerships and channels expert Jay McBain talks about the evolving world of ecosystems and the future of partnerships. Here's what you'll learn:

    1. The Evolution of Partnerships: How partnerships transitioned from traditional two-tier distribution models to today’s AI-driven, outcome-based ecosystems​​.
    2. Key Trends for the Next Decade: The rise of API-driven integrations, the importance of measurable partnership moments, and the shift towards consumption and outcome-based pricing​​.
    3. Advice for Emerging Leaders: Practical guidance for navigating traditional organisational structures and aligning incentives with modern partnership strategies​​.

    Connect:

    • LinkedIn
    • Website

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    40 mins