In this episode of Vistage LIVE, Stephanie explores leadership, resilience, and high performance with Brad Thomas, technology executive, board leader, and three-time Paralympian.
Brad shares his journey from elite Paralympic sport to leading global technology businesses, drawing powerful parallels between athletic performance and business leadership. From competing on the world stage to transforming an ASX-listed company into a high-performing SaaS business. Brad unpacks the disciplines that underpin sustained success: clarity of vision, disciplined execution, accountability, and continuous feedback.
The conversation also dives into Brad’s leadership philosophy; why great leaders resist being the smartest person in the room, how coaching unlocks performance and why high-performing teams thrive on trust, openness, and constructive challenge. Brad also reflects on his transition from CEO to Vistage Chair, and what growth-focused CEOs can expect from a peer advisory environment.
Lessons from Paralympic sport on resilience, mindset, and performing under pressure
Why clarity of vision is the foundation of execution — in sport and business
Turning feedback into a competitive advantage without taking it personally
The shift from “leader as decision-maker” to “leader as coach”
Why high-performing teams need trust, challenge, and accountability
Brad’s passion for growth, innovation, and taking Australian businesses to global markets
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