The CEO Game Changer

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “it’s lonely at the top,” this episode will resonate deeply. Joining me is Anthony Moss, strategy and governance specialist and author of The CEO Game Changer, to unpack how advisory boards can transform the way CEOs lead, grow, and sustain their businesses. With over 30 years of global experience and more than 180 businesses advised, Anthony knows what it takes to break through the boom-and-bust cycle and move from surviving to thriving. In this episode, we explore: The four stages of business growth — and why so many companies get stuck in stage two. Why advisory boards aren’t just for big corporates (and how smaller businesses can benefit too). The difference between good advice and great governance. What happens when you choose the wrong advisors — and how to avoid it. The power of objectivity, vulnerability, and perspective in high-level decision-making.   Anthony also shares a real-world case study of a family-run business that reinvented itself during COVID, proving that the right support can turn crisis into opportunity. This conversation is for any CEO, founder, or business owner ready to stop firefighting and start leading with clarity, confidence, and strategy. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction and episode overview 02:30 – Anthony’s journey from CEO to strategy advisor 06:15 – Why he wrote The CEO Game Changer 09:00 – The four stages of business growth 15:20 – When to consider creating an advisory board 19:45 – Real-life example: how Charlie’s Cookies pivoted during COVID 26:00 – The power of objectivity and external perspective 30:10 – What to do when your advisory board disagrees with you 35:00 – How to choose the right people for your board 42:00 – The vulnerability of leadership and why it matters 48:00 – Final thoughts: why advisory boards are a game changer   Get the book The CEO Game Changer: https://www.leadyourindustry.com/the-ceo-game-changer-book/   Links: Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au   Connect with Anthony: Website: https://www.leadyourindustry.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymoss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.