The Green Room with Chris

Great ideas are easy. Execution is where most businesses fall over.

In this episode of The Green Room, Chris Green breaks down why so many goals never make it past good intentions and what it actually takes to bring strategy to life. Drawing on 25 years of working alongside business owners, Chris introduces his Execution Formula, a practical framework designed to turn plans into consistent action.

You’ll learn why most plans don’t fail because they’re wrong, but because the business never learns how to operate as if the plan truly matters. Chris walks throug...

Succession isn’t a handover.

It’s a shift in identity.

For the founder, it can feel like letting go of a limb.

For the next generation, it can feel like stepping into a legacy that’s both inspiring and heavy.

In this episode of The Green Room Podcast, I walk through the five things I’ve seen that really make succession work — the things that protect the family, the founder, and the future of the business.

Because succession isn’t a transaction.

It’s a relationship decision dress...

In this episode of The Green Room, Chris Green talks about the moment many business owners reach when they feel tired, overwhelmed and stuck under what he calls the entrepreneurial ceiling. He explains why that feeling is not failure, but a signal that it is time to do things differently. Chris walks through how building systems, developing people and stepping back from doing everything yourself allows you to move from being the hero in the business to becoming the architect of something sustainable. A practical and reflective episode about creating freedom, momentum and a business that truly supports you.<...

Most business owners don’t feel stuck because they’re lazy or unmotivated.

They feel stuck because everything feels heavier than it should.

More offers.

More systems.

More meetings.

More decisions landing back on the owner.

In this episode, Chris explores a pattern he sees repeatedly in growing businesses: the moment where effort increases but clarity disappears.

You’ll hear why growth plateaus are rarely random, how “doing more” can quietly become the problem, and what it really means to design a business that supports the next s...

Most businesses don’t struggle because of their people.

They struggle because the structure was never designed properly.

In this episode, Chris explores why strong businesses are built by designing roles and responsibilities first, then placing the right people into those roles, not the other way around.

Drawing on real client conversations and lessons from Jim Collins’ Good to Great, Chris challenges the idea of “just getting good people” and explains why clarity of structure, roles, and execution is what actually allows people to thrive.

What makes a great leader? Yes, great leaders work hard. Yes, they use their strengths well. But the standout trait? They know how to detach from the result and stay curious about what created it.

Great leaders don’t get bogged down in whether an outcome was a success or a failure. Instead, they approach it like a science experiment. They analyse the system, test hypotheses, identify what works, lock it in, and keep evolving.

Chris references Russell Ackoff’s perspective that a system is not the sum of its parts, but the product of thei...

Discover how one business grew from $2M to $20M by having someone challenge their thinking. Chris shares why success often comes from being pushed to think bigger – and asks: who’s doing that for you?

Today Chris shares a powerful story from rural New South Wales about a fourth-generation family business he’s worked with for more than 13 years. Their success didn’t come from playing it safe. They aggressively entered new markets, formed strong partnerships, introduced new product lines and backed each other to have a crack.

What sets them apart is their mindset. They don't let the fear of failure get in the way. They understand risk, learn quickly when things don’t go to plan and use that learning to fuel their next move.

In this episode Chris...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a story about a fourth-generation business that achieved 41% growth in a really tough market. I’ll walk you through the three levers they pulled: building capacity, strengthening their supply chain, and committing to long-term positioning. By the end, you’ll have some practical insight into how these same levers can support growth in your own business.

In this episode, Chris Green explores one of the biggest challenges for business leaders - how to balance individual freedom with the right structures that help people thrive. From career pathways and cultural frameworks to personal accountability, Chris unpacks how true agency isn’t about “free rein,” but about giving people clarity, support, and ownership within systems that enable success. Learn why the best-performing teams operate within strong frameworks — and how to design those frameworks so your people can do their best work.

In this episode, Chris reflects on how easy it is to get caught on the treadmill of always chasing more - more goals, more success, more stuff.

But what if what your business really needs isn’t more hustle, but deeper connection?

Chris explores why genuine relationships with your team, your customers, and your community are the real key to energy, purpose, and long-term success.

When we focus on contribution and connection, we build businesses that feel good to run not just ones that look good on paper.

In this episode, Chris Green breaks down one of the most overlooked aspects of business growth: positioning.

Through a simple yet eye-opening exercise, he shows how quickly people form assumptions based on what they see and how the same thing happens with your LinkedIn, website, Facebook page, or even the car you drive.

Chris challenges you to step back and test what signals your images, words, and choices are sending. Does your positioning clearly show who you work with, what you’re known for, and why clients should care? Or is it leaving the wrong im...

When your business starts to grow, especially across multiple locations, people often only see their own role, not the bigger picture. That’s when results become inconsistent and messy. In this episode, I share why creating a scoreboard makes all the difference.

Just like in sport, when the score is clear, people run harder, train harder, and know exactly what success looks like. The right scoreboard builds clarity, accountability, and momentum no matter where your team is based.

Lately I’ve been hearing from so many business owners who feel tired and weighed down by constant decision fatigue. I get it - everyday things are coming at you, and it can feel like you have to react to everything. But there’s a better way.

I share a story from Derek Sivers’ book Hell Yeah or No about how one university let people’s footsteps decide where to lay the paths. It’s a simple reminder that data tells the truth. In business, collecting the right data can cut back on the noise, help you stop react...

The truth is, every business will face a tough market at some point. You can’t control external factors like exports, consumption, or the economy, but you can control how you respond.

In this episode, I share the story of a winery that’s confronting the brutal facts, cutting costs responsibly, and at the same time rebranding, innovating, and creating new value for customers. It’s a reminder to focus on what you can control because that’s where resilience and momentum are built.

Sometimes, business just feels stuck. The to-do list is long, the energy is low, and it’s hard to get moving. In this episode, I talk about momentum and how to build it, not by tackling everything at once but by starting small.

Drawing on Jim Collins’ flywheel effect, I share why picking just one or two quick wins can create confidence, spark enthusiasm, and get the whole business moving again. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or weighed down, this is the push to get going.

Hands up if you want more freedom in your business to do what lights you up. The truth is, most of us get stuck because we’re afraid to let go, we rely too heavily on key people, or we fall into the trap of abdicating instead of delegating.

In this episode, I share how to build the right systems so your business can run without you, giving you back your time, your influence, and the freedom to focus on strategy, growth, and the work you love.

We’re often told to follow our passion, but that advice can fall flat when we don’t yet know where our strengths lie.

In this episode, I share Scott Galloway’s perspective that passion actually grows from talent, from discovering what you’re naturally good at and leaning into it. Just like the wand chooses the wizard in Harry Potter, our talents point us toward the work where we can create the most impact and joy.

If what you’re doing doesn’t light you up or play to your strengths, it might be time to reth...

As business leaders, we’re under pressure to always have the answers. But when we jump to solutions without a real knowledge base, we’re just drawing on our biases and that’s bounded rationality.

A better way is to create hypotheses like a scientist: test what could happen, collect some data, and make evidence-based decisions. That’s how you move from guesswork to clarity and start making decisions that actually move your business forward

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...

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...

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 i...