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EXECS WHO RUN

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.

Sports Business Careers Health & Fitness Running
Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
54 minutes
Episodes
16
Years Active
2025
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Episode #15: Xavier Shay: From Code to CEO – Building Systems for Scaling Companies and Miles

Episode #15: Xavier Shay: From Code to CEO – Building Systems for Scaling Companies and Miles

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 …

00:54:32  |   Sun 31 Aug 2025
Episode #14: Catriona McGregor: Chasing Balance – Law, Leadership, and 100km Races

Episode #14: Catriona McGregor: Chasing Balance – Law, Leadership, and 100km Races

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…

01:04:50  |   Sun 17 Aug 2025
Bonus Episode: Soh Rui Yong - World Record Holder for the Fastest Marathon in a Suit

Bonus Episode: Soh Rui Yong - World Record Holder for the Fastest Marathon in a Suit

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…

00:38:52  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Episode #13: Rick Baker: From the $250k Check That Almost Didn’t Happen to a $50b Unicorn

Episode #13: Rick Baker: From the $250k Check That Almost Didn’t Happen to a $50b Unicorn

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 …

00:56:47  |   Sun 03 Aug 2025
Episode #12: Marie “Lootie” Leautey: CFO to Running Around the World Record Holder

Episode #12: Marie “Lootie” Leautey: CFO to Running Around the World Record Holder

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…

Sun 20 Jul 2025
Episode #11 - Ben Alexander: From Wallabies Legend to Chief Energy Officer

Episode #11 - Ben Alexander: From Wallabies Legend to Chief Energy Officer

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…

01:04:52  |   Sun 06 Jul 2025
Episode #10: Clive Ormerod - From Retail Floor to Global CEO

Episode #10: Clive Ormerod - From Retail Floor to Global CEO

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…

Sun 22 Jun 2025
Episode #9: Tim Dettmann: From Elite Sport to Helping Everyday Australians Move Again

Episode #9: Tim Dettmann: From Elite Sport to Helping Everyday Australians Move Again

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…

01:00:26  |   Sun 08 Jun 2025
Episode #8: Mia Farrow – From War Zones to Mountain Summits: A Journey of Grit and Grace

Episode #8: Mia Farrow – From War Zones to Mountain Summits: A Journey of Grit and Grace

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…

01:20:27  |   Sun 25 May 2025
Episode #7: Commodore Peter Scott – Running Deep From Submarine Command to Mountain Ultras

Episode #7: Commodore Peter Scott – Running Deep From Submarine Command to Mountain Ultras

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…

01:00:28  |   Sun 11 May 2025
Episode #6 - Heather Hawkins: Running Beyond Limits From Cancer Survivor to Global Adventurer

Episode #6 - Heather Hawkins: Running Beyond Limits From Cancer Survivor to Global Adventurer

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 …

01:02:04  |   Sun 27 Apr 2025
Episode #5 – Roger Hanney (Part 1): FROM the Rise of HOKA to the 4 Deserts Grand Slam

Episode #5 – Roger Hanney (Part 1): FROM the Rise of HOKA to the 4 Deserts Grand Slam

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 …

01:06:12  |   Sun 13 Apr 2025
Episode #4 – Michael Batko: From Austrian Kickboxing to Startups, Fatherhood & Focus

Episode #4 – Michael Batko: From Austrian Kickboxing to Startups, Fatherhood & Focus

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…

00:49:20  |   Sun 30 Mar 2025
Episode #3 – Ayesha Razzaq: From Being Left at 15 to Running the World

Episode #3 – Ayesha Razzaq: From Being Left at 15 to Running the World

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 $…

Sun 16 Mar 2025
Episode #2 - Robert Fowler: From Million-Dollar Startup to Marathon Joggler

Episode #2 - Robert Fowler: From Million-Dollar Startup to Marathon Joggler

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…

00:45:37  |   Sun 02 Mar 2025
Execs Who Run - Trailer

Execs Who Run - Trailer

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…

00:02:14  |   Thu 02 Jan 2025
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