Every business needs a clear direction, but a compass alone won’t get you there. What keeps you steady, especially when times get tough, is the scaffolding you build around your business.

In this episode, I share insights from Adam Grant’s Hidden Potential and connect them to my Business by Design model. We’ll look at why values matter, how they guide behaviour, and how they shape the reputation that allows your business to grow and scale. If you’ve ever wondered what really holds your business up, this conversation will give you the answers.

You know what I find when I talk to business owners? They keep getting stuck in the weeds. Sound familiar?

Here's the thing - 80% of my conversations with clients is about people stuff, and it doesn't matter what industry you're in. The real problem? Most of us accidentally abdicate responsibility rather than delegate, and we're setting our people up for failure.

In this episode, I'll share why being the technical expert in your business can actually hold you back from growing. We'll talk about meeting your people where they're at (not where you want them to be), and I'll give you the tools to break through that entrepreneurial ceiling so you can finally work ON your business instead of always being stuck IN it.

If you're ready to stop doing everything yourself, this one's for you.

We all have the same 24 hours, so why does it feel like there’s never enough time? In this episode of The Green Room, Chris Green explores the paradox of time, from how people in the 1600s viewed it, to how modern life has us trading time for money with no limits. He challenges you to rethink how you use your hours, prioritise what truly matters, and focus on the big-ticket items that move the needle in life and business.

A nail in the tire, a busy day, and a choice: fix it now or leave it for later. Too often in business, we put off the hard stuff, telling ourselves we’ll deal with it tomorrow. But tomorrow always comes, and that’s when the real stress hits. In this episode, Chris Green shares how “temporal discounting” trips up business owners and why tackling today’s problems in the moment is one of the smartest moves you can make. So… what are you doing today to make tomorrow easier?

In this episode, Chris is coming to you from the middle of a busy Melbourne street — cars everywhere, people everywhere, and it’s got him thinking. As business owners, we often pride ourselves on hard work. We value being busy, digging in, and getting things done. But… is that actually the right thing to value?

Chris poses a powerful question: Are you valuing the right things in your business? Maybe it’s time to stop valuing the operational grind and start putting more energy into the systems and structure that actually free you up, the stuff that creates a business by your design.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Green Room.

I’ve worked with business owners for over 25 years, across industries, across challenges, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that every business is different.

In this episode, I’m laying the groundwork for what this podcast is all about: honest conversations, practical insight, and the kind of thinking that helps you lead on purpose.

I talk about what it means to represent the business need, not just the leader’s goals or the team’s wishlist, but what the business itself needs to truly thrive.

You’ll hear why I see every business as a living, evolving system and why no one-size-fits-all approach ever really works. I talk about the value of curiosity, the importance of challenge, and the mindset shifts that lead to real growth.

This episode sets the tone for everything to come. If you’re ready to think bigger and lead with clarity, you’re in the right room.

– Chris Green