Leading Under Pressure | Grant McCabe (Managing Partner, BCG Australia & New Zealand)

What does leadership look like when the playbook doesn’t exist?​​

In our first episode, Grant McCabe, Managing Partner of BCG ANZ, joins Sanjay Chari to talk about leading through uncertainty, building trust, and staying grounded under pressure.​

They explore habits that sustain focus and resilience, the evolving role of AI in business, and what it really means to lead with both clarity and care.

Chapters:

00:00 - 02:39 Introducing Grant McCabe

02:40 - 04:14 Why This Podcast Exists

04:15 - 10:09 What CEOs Are Talking About

10:10 - 14:19 Productivity & Growth Challenges

14:20 - 25:59 The Rise of AI in Australia

26:00 - 28:04 Will AI Replace Consultants?

28:05 - 32:59 Grant's Leadership Journey

33:00 - 37:59 Leading High Performing Teams

38:00 - 40:11 Sustainable High Performance at Work

40:12 - 44:49 Lessons from Geelong Football Club

44:50 - 45:44 How Grant Uses AI to Aid His Life

45:45 - 49:30 Personal Productivity & How You Can Turn Up to Your Job Sustainably

49:31 - 50:57 Advice for Leaders in 2026

50:58 - 53:09 Advice for Early-Career Talent in 2026

53:10 - 54:02 Closing Reflections