Bite Size: How to Be a Leader People Actually Follow | Martin Sheppard

Performance Intelligence · 2025-06-22

Discover the surprising power of vulnerability in leadership as Martin Sheppard shares the moment that reshaped his approach to leading teams. With insights from former NSW Premier Mike Baird, this episode dives into why every team member brings something unique—and how great leaders unlock that potential. Packed with real stories and actionable advice, it’s a must-listen for anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact.

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Performance Intelligence

There's IQ. There's EQ. Introducing PQ. All things human performance with PQ founder, Andrew May, exploring the latest in human performance with an all-star cast of subject matter experts covering physical and psychological wellbeing, performance psychology, sport, business, entertainment, the performing arts, leadership, and science.

Learn valuable lessons that can be applied to optimising performance in your personal and professional life. Performance Intelligence applies to the way we turn up in relationships and the way we turn up at work, it applies to the way we perform in front of 10,000 people and the way we perform in front of one.

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