Podcast artwork thumbnail for Empowering Leaders

Empowering Leaders

Luke Darcy

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led leadership podcast featuring high-profile leaders from business, sport, journalism, education and the arts, with long-form conversations focused on character, resilience, culture and decision-making. PR agencies could credibly pitch prominent executives, founders, elite coaches and athletes, authors, journalists, educators and other accomplished public figures with substantial leadership experience; booking difficulty is high because the show consistently features exceptionally recognized guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 266

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 5.1k subscribers

Instagram: 6.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@aledacollective.com

empoweringleaders@aledacollective.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Host

Luke Darcy - Former Australian rules footballer and broadcaster who has served as a captain of the Western Bulldogs and built a media career focused on sport, leadership and performance.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives, business leaders, elite athletes and coaches, prominent journalists, best-selling authors, academics and other recognized figures with substantial achievements and practical leadership experience.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership of major organizations, Elite sporting careers or leadership of prominent teams, Major journalism awards and high-profile investigative work, Best-selling books and established expertise, Successful transitions into business, investing or other senior professional fields

Recent Guest Discussions

Jess Bala - Vulnerability, Resilience, Family Loss, Authenticity, Work-life Integration And Leading Through Adversity.

Hedley Thomas - Investigative Journalism, Storytelling, Justice, Compassion, Trauma And Sustaining A Career Covering Difficult Events.

John Lynch - Winning Culture, Character Assessment, Team Building, Developing People, Resilience And Decision-making Under Pressure.

Martha Beck - Purpose, Authenticity, Anxiety, Integrity, Leadership, Human Qualities In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence And Meaningful Success.

Chris Judd - Elite Performance, Career Transition, Investing, Financial Literacy, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence And The Future Of Work.

Recent Topics

Business, Leadership, Organizational Culture, Team Building, Resilience

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Empowering Leaders
:

Scott Parkinson: People, Purpose and the Power of Women in Sport

October 13, 2026

This week we’re joined by Scott Parkinson, Head Assistant Coach at Seattle Reign FC in the US National Women’s Soccer League. In this episode, Scott reflects on his career in high performance sport, and the huge impact working in women’s football has had on his life, leadership, and the way he approaches feedback and communication. You’ll also hear about his passion for championing women in sport, and why creating opportunities for others has become such an integral pa...

Keith D’Amelio: Unlocking Elite Performance in Sport, Business and Beyond

October 06, 2026

This week we’re joined by performance strategy and innovation advisor, founder of Heretic Performance and the current Head of Innovation at the WNBA’s New York Liberty, Keith D’Amelio, For over two decades, Keith has worked with some of the world’s top sporting teams and organisations, including the NBA’s Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors, and Nike. In this episode, he shares the mindset, habits and leadership principles that drive high performance, and provides...

Dandapani: Master Your Mind by Mastering Your Awareness

September 29, 2026

In a world designed to constantly capture our attention, learning how to focus has become one of the most valuable skills we can develop. This week, Luke Darcy sits down with Dandapani, a Hindu priest, entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker and former monk who spent 10 years living and training in a monastery. In this episode, Dandapani explains the important distinction between the mind and awareness, using simple imagery to reveal how, through practice, we can CHOOSE where our awareness ...

Similar Podcasts

Podcast(s) similar to
Empowering Leaders
:

12 Geniuses Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Resilient · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Business Minds Coffee Chat · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Master Leadership · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

In Search Of Excellence · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Empowering Leaders
:

How do I get in touch with Empowering Leaders?

Empowering Leaders is hosted by Luke Darcy. Its publicly listed emails are info@aledacollective.com and empoweringleaders@aledacollective.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Empowering Leaders?

The publicly listed emails for Empowering Leaders: info@aledacollective.com and empoweringleaders@aledacollective.com.

How many listeners does Empowering Leaders have?

Podseeker estimates Empowering Leaders reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Empowering Leaders?

Empowering Leaders typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, business leaders, elite athletes and coaches, prominent journalists, best-selling authors, academics and other recognized figures with substantial achievements and practical leadership experience. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership of major organizations; Elite sporting careers or leadership of prominent teams; Major journalism awards and high-profile investigative work. Recent guests include Jess Bala, Hedley Thomas, and John Lynch.

How hard is it to get booked on Empowering Leaders?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Empowering Leaders cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Leadership, Organizational Culture, Team Building, and Resilience. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@aledacollective.com

empoweringleaders@aledacollective.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Get your clients booked on top podcasts

Try us risk free with a FREE 3 days trial.

Start Your Free Trial

Join hundreds of PR teams using Podseeker to pitch and land bookings