Clive Ormerod has led some of the most exciting brands in Australasia—but at his core, he’s a man who finds his best thinking on the run.

In this episode, Clive joins Jason to talk about his unique journey from aspiring pilot to retail entrepreneur, Nike marketing leader, Les Mills CEO, and now global CEO of AS Colour. With stories from New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, and beyond, Clive shares the mindset shifts that have shaped his leadership and the role running plays in keeping him grounded, clear-headed, and driven.

Key Moments in This Episode:

Growing up in South Africa and discovering sport later in life

How retail and Nike shaped his leadership and love for movement

Leading Les Mills through global disruption and the COVID crisis

The link between endurance sport and leadership resilience

Returning to New Zealand and redefining success through simplicity

Why every leader should commit to doing something hard

Lessons on storytelling, team culture, and customer obsession

Follow Clive Ormerod:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliveormerod/

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Jason Hunt: LinkedIn | Instagram

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Website: execswhorun.com

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Tim Dettmann is on a mission to make Australia healthier—one lift, one run, and one conversation at a time.

In this insightful and inspiring episode, Tim shares how he evolved from rural physio to health business builder, global marathon runner, and thoughtful advocate for equitable exercise access. Whether it’s leadership, fitness, or finding your limits, this episode is full of energy and wisdom.

Key Moments in This Episode:

Sunday trail runs, pacing ultras, and recovery gone wrong

The moment a drunken bet ignited a marathon obsession

Why Tim left elite sport for everyday health impact

Building Kieser from two employees to 26 clinics nationwide

How to lift twice a week and save lives—literally

Volunteering with TriMob and Ocean Heroes

Running 2:43 at Berlin and aiming sub-2:40 in Chicago

The powerful life lesson behind pacing a mate through a 100-mile race

Resilience, leadership, and tofu brains (!)

Resources & Links:

Kieser Australia

TriMob

Ocean Heroes

Follow Tim Dettmann:

LinkedIn

Instagram: @timdettmann (adventure and running updates)

Stay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:

Jason Hunt LinkedIn

Execs Who Run LinkedIn

Instagram: @execswhorun

Website: execswhorun.com

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Mia Farrow’s life is the ultimate endurance story—civil war survivor, immigrant, banker, mother, and mountain runner.

From sprinting in her brother’s shoes through war-torn Serbia to conquering Aconcagua’s icy heights, Mia shares how running shaped her resilience and how motherhood deepened her purpose.

Key Moments in This Episode:

Growing up during the Yugoslav Wars and training on rubble tracks

Running as both refuge and rebellion during adolescence

From immigrant to investment banker: breaking into Wall Street

Winning the Everest Marathon and finding home in high altitudes

Juggling motherhood and marathon dreams in a new country

Her solo speed ascent of Aconcagua after just 10 days at altitude

Reclaiming identity through running after an 8-year break

Follow Mia Farrow:

https://www.instagram.com/mia_highaltitude/

https://www.instagram.com/mia_farrow23/

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: https://execswhorun.com

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If Mia’s journey inspired you, please follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favorite podcast platform—and share this episode with someone chasing their next summit.