by Rob D. Willis
Want to know how elite performers really think? Not just in business, but across every high-stakes field imaginable? Super Powered brings you inside the minds of extraordinary achievers who've mastered success in the world's most demanding environments. From the boardroom to the poker table, from crisis zones to Formula 1 pits - these are the people who've cracked the code of peak performance when it matters most. Each week, you'll hear from two types of leaders: • Business innovators with unexpected backgrounds and unconventional approaches • Elite performers from outside business who've mastered skills every leader needs These aren't your typical success stories. You'll discover: • How a hostage negotiator's trust-building techniques can transform your team dynamics • Why a pro poker player's decision-making framework beats traditional strategic planning • What special forces operators know about team performance that most MBAs don't • How crisis leaders stay clear-headed when stakes are highest Every episode delivers: • Battle-tested insights you can implement immediately • Frameworks that work under real pressure • A specific challenge to elevate your capabilities • Stories you won't hear anywhere else This show is for: • Leaders navigating complex decisions and constant change • Executives looking beyond conventional business wisdom • Anyone ready to think differently about performance and success Why these insights matter now: In today's business environment, traditional approaches aren't enough. The real edge comes from understanding how elite performers - both in and outside the business world - master their craft under pressure. Each week, you'll get: 🧠 Advanced strategies from people who've earned their wisdom the hard way 🎯 Practical challenges that systematically build your capabilities 🔍 Unique perspectives that challenge conventional thinking 💡 Tools you can use immediately in your own work No recycled business theories. No abstract concepts. Just real insights from people who've been there. Ready to think differently about leadership and performance? Subscribe now to join ambitious leaders worldwide who are using these battle-tested insights to outperform in today's dynamic environment. Super Powered: Where extraordinary performers reveal what actually works in the real world. #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveSuccess #PeakPerformance #StrategicThinking #ElitePerformance
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May 2, 2025
<p><strong>On this special birthday episode, I share my favourite listener challenges from past Super Powered conversations. </strong></p><p>From Yoela Palkin's contrarian thinking exercise that helped her step away from day-to-day operations and focus on strategic exits at 77 Labs, to Henry Kayser's simple networking strategy that generated countless meaningful connections during his career in sales, each habit offers practical frameworks from exceptional leaders.</p><h1>What to expect</h1><ul><li><a href="https://www.yoelapalkin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yoela Palkin</a>'s "Challenge Everything" exercise (<a href="https://robdwillis.com/yoela-palkin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">listen to full episode</a>)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrykayser/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Henry Kayser</a>'s outreach system (<a href="https://robdwillis.com/Henry-Kayser/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">listen to full episode</a>)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-m-h-smith/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alex MH Smith</a>'s daily writing exercise (<a href="https://robdwillis.com/alex-m-h-smith/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">listen to full episode</a>)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobgentle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bob Gentle</a>'s "Captain's Log" (<a href="https://robdwillis.com/bob-gentle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">listen to full episode</a>)</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseyfrances/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lindsey Frances</a> 5 Breaths exercise (<a href="https://robdwillis.com/lindsey-frances/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">listen to full episode</a>)</li></ul><br/><h1>Links & Resources:</h1><ul><li>My LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdwillis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rob D. Willis</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mStTxNt6Yevvj1N6uj5td" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bob Gentle's The Reach Method</a></li><li>Matthew Kimberley's Five Things a Day: <a href="https://matthewkimberley.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PDF Download</a></li><li>Dex App: <a href="https://getdex.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Contact Management Tool</a></li></ul><br/><h1>Strategic Storyteller Newsletter:</h1><p>For more insights like Yoela's contrarian thinking framework, join my free 'Strategic Storyteller' newsletter. Each week includes practical storytelling frameworks, personal insights, and curated resources from the podcast—all delivered in a 3-minute read.</p><p><a href="https://robdwillis.com/strategic-storyteller" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get it Here</a></p>
April 25, 2025
<p><strong>Ever wished you had an expert in your pocket? </strong></p><p>Georgie Peake transformed from data strategist to AI learning pioneer by solving a universal problem: bridging the gap between knowledge and practical skills. As CEO of Rehearsable, she helps experts create AI-powered practice environments where learners can apply their training with immediate, personalised feedback.</p><p>From building award-winning data solutions at Channel 4 to developing AI tutors that simulate real-world conversations, Georgie's track record speaks for itself. But her journey wasn't always straightforward - her own struggles with difficult workplace conversations revealed the need for safe, judgment-free environments where anyone can practice without fear of embarrassment.</p><h1>Key Talking Points:</h1><ul><li>The three game-changing benefits of AI for learning: "expert in your pocket" availability, safe/judgment-free practice environments, and truly personalised feedback at scale</li><li>Why AI creates surprisingly realistic emotional reactions even when practicing uncomfortable conversations</li><li>How the "Two Sigma problem" proves one-to-one tutoring improves performance by two standard deviations - now possible for everyone through AI</li><li>The counter-intuitive approach: practice with AI on skills you're already good at first to build intuition about its strengths and limitations</li></ul><br/><h1>Links & Resources:</h1><ul><li>Rehearsable: <a href="https://rehearsable.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rehearsable.ai</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-p-71851598/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgie Peake</a></li><li>Book Recommendation: "Co-Intelligence" by Ethan Mollick</li><li>Referenced Research: Benjamin Bloom's "Two Sigma Problem" (1980s)</li></ul><br/><h1>Today's Exercise: The AI Practice Partner</h1><p>This daily exercise helps you develop both AI prompting skills and subject expertise through focused practice sessions with an AI tutor.</p><p>Steps to Apply:</p><ol><li>Schedule five 15-minute time boxes in your calendar over the next week</li><li>Choose a skill you've recently learned but want to make stick</li><li>Ask an AI: "I've recently learned about [skill]. For the next seven days, act as my practice partner to improve my recall"</li><li>Request seven short, progressive activities to work through</li><li>Practice each day, noting which activities are most effective for your learning style</li></ol><br/><h1>Strategic Storyteller Newsletter:</h1><p>For more insights like Georgie's approach to personalized learning pathways, join my free 'Strategic Storyteller' newsletter. Each week includes practical storytelling frameworks, personal insights, and curated resources from the podcast—all delivered in a 3-minute read.</p><p><a href="https://robdwillis.com/strategic-storyteller" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-large">Click Here and Get A Free Strategic Storytelling Guide</a></p>
April 18, 2025
<p><strong>Ever wondered how elite marines handle chaos and fix problems that actually matter?</strong> Robert Heath Sr. brings military precision to leadership challenges, showing how to thrive in uncertainty rather than trying to control it.</p><p>From commanding 400 Marines to saving millions for Fortune 500 companies as a consultant, Robert's journey proves his approach works. Starting as a teacher from Chicago's south side, he joined the Marines to understand power systems and leadership, achieving a 70% acquittal rate as a defence counsel by seeing problems differently.</p><p>This conversation isn't just about military tactics—it's about identifying which problems deserve your attention and which are merely "urgency masquerading as importance." Robert shares his EMPOWER framework that transforms how leaders delegate and communicate.</p><h1>Key Talking Points:</h1><ul><li>The 70% solution: You don't need perfect information to take action—a concept that freed Robert from analysis paralysis</li><li>Why we're rarely dealing with "problem people" and more often with "people who have problems"—a distinction that transforms leadership</li><li>How poor communication costs businesses millions, with leaders mistakenly believing "telling equals understanding"</li><li>The EMPOWER framework for delegating effectively and removing obstacles rather than solving every problem yourself</li></ul><br/><h1>Links & Resources:</h1><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://tllcg.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tllcg.com</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertheathsr007" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Robert Heath Senior</a></li><li>Book: "#1 Amazon Bestseller: Why Can't People Just Do Their Jobs"</li><li>Book Recommendations: "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey and "Team of Teams" by General Stanley McChrystal</li></ul><br/><h1>Today's Exercise: The Root Cause Framework</h1><p>This three-question framework helps you identify and solve problems more effectively by getting to their true source rather than treating symptoms.</p><p>Steps to Apply:</p><ol><li>Ask "What is the problem?" - Define the actual difference between what you want and what you have</li><li>Ask "How is this problem keeping us from our objective?" - Determine its impact and importance</li><li>Ask "What would we see, hear, and feel if this problem didn't exist?" - Clarify your definition of success</li></ol><br/><h1>Strategic Storyteller Newsletter:</h1><p>For more insights like Robert's approach to thriving in chaos rather than controlling it, join my free 'Strategic Storyteller' newsletter. Each week includes practical storytelling frameworks, personal insights, and curated resources from the podcast—all delivered in a 3-minute read.</p><p><a href="https://robdwillis.com/strategic-storyteller" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sign-Up Here</strong></a></p>
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