EXECS WHO RUN
EXECS WHO RUN
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show focuses on topics such as leadership development, resilience, mental health, and the lifestyle of running. For example, Episode #1 with Ben Kepes delves into his transition from high school dropout to business leader and ultra runner, showcasing running as a metaphor for persistence in life and business. Other episodes may cover themes like the mental toughness gained from ultra marathons and how building a family business mirrors training routines.
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.
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 got selected for the Wallabies after just 6 Brumbies games
The mental and emotional collapse after the 2013 Lions series
The pain of identity loss—and why it haunted him for years
The unexpected power of Parkrun and a weekly rhythm
Founding Running for Resilience and its growing national impact
Why he now defines mental health as an energy problem, not a character flaw
The leadership lessons sport gave him—and the ones it didn’t
Resources & Links:
Running for Resilience: https://runningforresilience.org
The Dock, Canberra: https://thedockkingston.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benalexander21
Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:
Jason Hunt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonzanehunt
Execs Who Run LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/execswhorun
Instagram: @execswhorun
Website: execswhorun.com
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