Your Leadership and the Frying Pan

Matt Galanos
Strategic Board Advisor and former CEO of the Australian Turf Club, Matt Galanos who is highly regarded for his ability to communicate vision in a pragmatic and credible way joins Enterprise Radio. He values people deeply and is known as a relatable, trusted leader who brings stakeholders with him through change rather than pushing change onto them.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Matt Galanos discuss the following:

  1. When leaders talk about being “ready,” what are they usually confusing readiness with, and how does that shrink their Frypan?
  2. In your experience, what are the most common ways leaders unknowingly throw big opportunities back into the water?
  3. How do systems, standards, and habits expand a leader’s Frypan more effectively than motivation or confidence alone?
  4. Why do capable leaders sometimes stall when their responsibilities increase, even though their ambition remains high?
  5. How does fear of failure or reputational risk influence Frypan’s decisions at senior leadership levels?
  6. What role do coaches, mentors, boards, or peer networks play in helping leaders grow their capacity before opportunity arrives?
  7. If a leader feels their Frypan has shrunk over time, what practical steps can they take to rebuild capacity without burning out?

Business as usual is no longer enough.

As a Strategic Board Advisor and former CEO of the Australian Turf Club, Matt Galanos has built a career questioning whether the old way of doing things is still effective in an increasingly disruptive world.

With expansive commercial experience gained across senior roles in blue-chip enterprises, his work focuses on anticipating emerging trends, challenging entrenched assumptions, and finding more effective ways to lead, operate, and grow.

He is known for combining strategic clarity with practical execution, always seeking better and more efficient solutions to complex business challenges. His leadership approach emphasizes creating environments where people can perform at their best, supported by clear systems, strong governance, and thoughtful mentorship.

Highly regarded for his ability to communicate vision in a pragmatic and credible way, he values people deeply and is known as a relatable, trusted leader who brings stakeholders with him through change rather than pushing change onto them.

Contact:
mattgalanos@gmail.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-galanos


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