Execs Who Run brings life, leadership, and the miles in between together through unscripted conversations with high-achieving leaders. Hosted by Jason Hunt—elite marathon runner and executive search professional—this podcast dives into the personal stories, insights, and habits that shape today’s leaders.
Whether it’s finding balance, building resilience, or gaining clarity, discover how running connects to their journeys both on and off the pavement. Perfect for leaders, runners, and anyone looking for inspiration one step at a time.
Xavier Shay joins Execs Who Run to explore how software engineering, executive leadership, and distance running all thrive on structure, systems, and sustained effort.
From his time scaling Square in …
In this inspiring conversation, Catriona McGregor—General Counsel and executive leader at Domain—shares her remarkable journey through law, leadership, motherhood, scuba diving, and ultramarathon run…
The world record for fastest marathon in a suit is 2:39.
Soh Rui Yong owns it. Jason Hunt wants it.
In this unforgettable episode, record-holder meets record-chaser in a conversation full of tactics, h…
Rick Baker, co-founder of Blackbird Ventures, joins Jason to share his remarkable journey from startup founder to visionary investor, including early investments in Canva. Rick also reveals how he's …
Marie “Lootie” Leautey ran around the world. Over 28,000 kilometers. Four continents. One stroller. Zero injuries.
In this episode of Execs Who Run, Lootie shares how she went from a pack-a-day smoker…
Former Wallabies star Ben Alexander shares the unfiltered truth of life after elite sport—and how running helped him rediscover his energy, identity, and purpose.
Key Moments in This Episode:
How Ben g…
Clive Ormerod has led some of the most exciting brands in Australasia—but at his core, he’s a man who finds his best thinking on the run.
In this episode, Clive joins Jason to talk about his unique jo…
Tim Dettmann is on a mission to make Australia healthier—one lift, one run, and one conversation at a time.
In this insightful and inspiring episode, Tim shares how he evolved from rural physio to he…
Mia Farrow’s life is the ultimate endurance story—civil war survivor, immigrant, banker, mother, and mountain runner.
From sprinting in her brother’s shoes through war-torn Serbia to conquering Aconc…
Commodore Peter Scott’s journey from submarine commander to mountain ultrarunner is as bold as it is inspiring.
In this episode, Peter reveals how a life of deep-sea leadership transformed into a purs…
Heather Hawkins faced ovarian cancer at 41 and transformed her toughest moment into a remarkable journey of resilience, adventure, and advocacy.
In this deeply moving conversation, Heather shares the …
Roger Hanney isn’t just a runner—he’s a force of nature.
As the man behind HOKA’s rise in Australia and New Zealand, Roger helped turn an obscure, oversized shoe into one of the most trusted names in …
Michael Batko has never taken the traditional path. From working as a hotel entertainer in Greece to becoming a kickboxing runner-up in Austria, his early life was fuelled by curiosity, energy, and a…
Left in Australia at 15 to pursue a better future, Ayesha Razzaq built a career leading major transformation at Energy Queensland—all while conquering the Six World Marathon Majors and raising over $…
What happens when you take an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for problem-solving, and a desire to push boundaries? You get Robert Fowler—a cybersecurity leader who’s spent his career tackling com…
Welcome to Execs Who Run!
This trailer introduces the heart of the podcast—unscripted conversations with senior leaders who lace up and hit the road. Host Jason Hunt shares the mission behind the podc…