Ever had a deal stall at the finish line and wondered—what just happened?

You're not alone. High-stakes partnerships often unravel at the 11th hour,” where clarity fades, champions go quiet, and momentum vanishes. This episode dives into why promising deals stall and how to revive them using strategic, actionable frameworks.

• Discover how to gain a game-changing perspective with the “Negotiator’s Lens” and see past surface-level friction.
• Learn to apply the IDEAL+ framework to realign intent, build multi-stakeholder support, and land the all-important first win.
• Gain mental models and rehearsal strategies that help you deliver clarity under pressure when it matters most.

Press play to uncover the tools and mindset shifts that can reignite stalled deals and transform them into lasting partnerships.

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What if the most feared industry held the key to the cleanest, cheapest energy?

In this episode, Caroline Cochran reveals how Oklo is reinventing nuclear—from powering with waste to designing reactors as community assets. She breaks down how partnering with regulators, not fighting them, is a 10x growth mindset move.

1. Learn how fast reactors can use 97% of the energy conventional plants throw away.
2. Discover why Siemens and Oklo’s collaboration could unlock scalable energy for AI and beyond.
3. Get a rare playbook on engaging regulators as competitive advantage, not bottleneck.

🎧 Listen now to reshape how you think about energy, growth, and partnerships.



New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:

Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnerships

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What if business growth happens in the same way fighter pilots train?

In this episode you'll learn:

• The Fighter Pilot Mindset: Learn how intentionality and debriefing create clarity and maximise outcomes in any environment.
• Partnership Dynamics: Discover why true partnerships thrive on mutual giving, shared goals, and radical transparency.
• Debrief to Win: Implement structured reviews to bridge the gap between expectations and results—essential for scaling businesses or partnerships.

Connect with my guest Christian 'Boo' Boucousis

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:

Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnerships

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

Why do some partnerships fuel growth—and others fall flat?

In a world full of noise and digital distraction, building meaningful relationships is harder than ever. But what if the secret to sustained happiness and success isn’t more strategy—but deeper connection?

1. Learn why “social fitness” is the most underrated growth muscle in business and life.
2. Hear how war veterans and Gen Z face different challenges but need the same relational skills.
3. Discover a practical mindset shift that transforms how you show up at work and at home.

This conversation with Marc Schulz is a must-listen for anyone who believes in the power of partnerships and a growth mindset to change the trajectory of their life.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to train your most valuable asset: your relationships.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:

Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnerships

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Book a 1:1 Call

This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What if the real close doesn’t happen in the room… but in a meeting you’re not even invited to?

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. How to make your internal champion your secret weapon
2. Why clarity, not charisma, is the key to internal buy-in
3. The exact 4 tools to help your champion close the deal without you

If you want to win the deal even when you’re not in the room, this one’s for you. Listen now and turn your champion into a closer.



New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnerships

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What is the psychology behind high-performance partnerships?

In this episode Dr. Julie Gurner covers:

1. The Power of Reinvention: Discover why the ability to reinvent yourself and your business is critical for long-term success.
2. Building High-Trust Partnerships: Understand how creating partnerships based on trust and shared goals can exponentially grow your business.
3. Managing Stress for Better Decision-Making: Gain valuable insights into how leaders can reframe stress to enhance decision-making and inspire their teams.

Tune in for practical strategies to maximize your leadership potential and build transformative partnerships that last.

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• Connect with Dr Gurner on LinkedIn

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnerships

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What’s the one leadership skill that makes or breaks your partnerships?

It’s not strategy. It’s not charisma. It’s whether people feel safe enough to tell you the truth and whether you know how to truly listen. In this episode, Jeff Wetzler breaks down his powerful 5-step ASK approach to help leaders unlock insights they’re currently missing.

1. Learn how to “Choose Curiosity” and stop seeing it as a fixed trait.
2. Understand why psychological safety isn’t optional—especially in partnerships
3. Discover how “sift it and turn it” can triple the impact of your conversations.

If you’re a founder or exec who w

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:

Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnerships

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This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.

What if Apple’s rebirth didn’t start with Steve Jobs but with a factory swap in Singapore?

For sales and marketing leaders, managing complexity is the killer of growth. Apple figured this out in 1997 by offloading core hardware production to NatSteel, a little-known electronics firm from Singapore.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

1. How to identify what to outsource—not by failure, but by strategic irrelevance
2. How to create proximity in partnerships that drives speed, trust, and results
3. How to design partnerships that scale with you—without becoming a liability

If “partnership” and “growth” are part of your playbook, this episode will change how you think about both.

New episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

More from Phil Hayes-St Clair:

Get 100 proven partnership tactics to earn trust and drive growth through high-value partnerships

Find me on LinkedIn

Book a 1:1 Call

This podcast explores business growth through strategic partnerships for sales and marketing leaders, emphasising revenue growth and supply chain management by closing high-value partnerships, identifying the right partners, and building strong relationships based on trust, mutual value, and insights gained from reverse engineering partnerships.

PS - Have a guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.