Naked at the Top
Real leadership is personal.
And it’s the messy, everyday moments nobody talks about. Naked at the Top strips it all back.
Each week, Aleyx Ward, Brand Storyteller and Professional Speaker, dives into the day-before stories: the awkward Zoom freezes, the winging-it meetings, the "did-I-really-just-say-that" moments.
But we don’t just hear their version.
We ask three people close to them what they really see.
It’s raw.
It’s hilarious.
It’s painfully human.
If you're tired of leadership podcasts that feel like TED Talks in disguise — this is your permission slip to eavesdrop on what real leadership sounds like.
Episodes
15 episodes
The Childlike Curiosity Behind Big Success | Alan Gill
Alan Gill brings a rare mix of sharp business instinct and playful curiosity to this conversation. As co-founder of Choice Energy, one of the fastest-growing energy businesses in AsiaPac, he has lived through the chaos, pressure and exhilaratio...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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55:48
The Economics Behind Great Leadership | Seung Paik
Authentic leadership grows from the unseen parts of a life. In this episode, Seung Paik reveals the moments that shaped his identity long before he ever stepped into a leadership role. He shares the immigrant values that built his work ethic, t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:04:14
Building Trust in a Broken System | Naomi Anderson
When tragedy strikes, some people crumble. Others rebuild the system that failed them. Naomi from Care Advisory is one of those people. After witnessing first-hand how broken the aged care industry can be, she set out to create ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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39:15
Why Growth Mindset Wins | Stephen Luxmore
In this episode of Naked at the Top, host Aleyx Ward sits down with Stephen Luxmore, founder of Your HR Team, to explore how growth mindset, self-awareness and authenticity are redefining modern leadership.From starting o...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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58:35
The Hidden Power of Advisory Boards | Andy Rooke
Advisory boards might sound like something reserved for big corporates – but for founders and entrepreneurs, they’re one of the most powerful growth levers you’ve never used.In this episode of Naked at the Top, we uncover how fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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45:02
From Lawn Mowing to 5,500 Franchises | Jim Penman
From a second-hand mower to a nationwide empire of 5,500 franchises – Jim Penman’s story is proof that purpose and persistence can outlast any plan. In this episode of Naked at the Top, Jim shares how a small lawn mowing business turne...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:09:20
Why Most Business Owners Fail at Mindset | Alex SY
Mindset is the single biggest factor in whether your business thrives or collapses - yet it is also the part most entrepreneurs get wrong.In this Naked at the Top episode, Alex Sy joins us to unpack why mindset is the root of business su...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:36
Secrets to Building a Business You Love | Kellie Simpson
What does it really take to build a business you love without losing yourself along the way? In this Naked at the Top episode, Kellie Simpson shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a thriving, values-led business as a Legal VA.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:18
Building wealth without losing yourself | Tal Evans
What does it really take to build wealth without losing yourself along the way? Tal Evans shares his powerful story of growing up in a poor migrant family, and how those early struggles shaped his resilience, mindset, and approach to business.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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50:52
From Rock Bottom to $1 Billion Under Management | Chris Christofi
What does it take to lead with joy, grit, and zero ego—even when life tries to crush you?Chris Christofi has built an empire from the ground up. But it’s not the hustle that defines him—it’s the heart. In this episode of Naked at the...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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45:42
The Problem With Emotion Led Leadership | Zoe Goodhardt
Zoe Goodhardt doesn’t just understand growth—she builds it from the inside out. In this high-impact episode of Naked at the Top, Zoe shares what it really takes to lead modern marketing, shape high-performing teams, and strip back the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:41
What Every Founder Gets Wrong About People | Ronnie Lewis
What does it really take to lead with heart - without losing your edge?In this emotionally charged and fiercely practical episode, we meet Ronnie Lewis, a CEO and founder whose leadership philosophy is anything but conventional. Raised ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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38:33
The Truth About Automating Your Life | Mia Bauer
Mia Bowyer doesn’t lead the way most people expect. She blends AI with authenticity, automates systems while holding space for real connection, and built a thriving business without fitting into the traditional CEO mould. In this episode of Nak...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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51:44
Getting Naked at The Top - Aleyx’s Story - The Pilot Episode!
What happens when a messaging expert and leadership strategist decides to flip the script on herself?In this special intro episode, Aleyx Ward—the voice behind Naked at the Top—steps into the guest seat. Interviewed by future gu...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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36:42