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.
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 the U.S. to leading innovation at Bendigo Bank, Xavier brings deep insight into building cultures that work—and staying grounded through running.
🔑 Key Moments in This Episode:
Accidentally signing up for a half marathon on a Wednesday (and running it solo)
The shift from software engineer to manager at Square during hypergrowth
How leadership became a natural extension of systems-thinking
CEO role at Up and how the fintech was integrated post-acquisition
The benefits of running clubs and community in San Francisco and Melbourne
His most meaningful race: a 3-day 200km ultramarathon with his father
The power of consistency, simplicity, and knowing your personal operating system
Why more companies should have gyms—and how wellness builds workplace culture
Follow Xavier Shay:
Xavier Shay’s Blog: https://xaviershay.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xaviershay/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/xshay
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/execs-who-run
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/execswhorun/
Website: https://execswhorun.com
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