Leadership Conversations From the Heart: Dr Richard Pace, respected Australian business leader, philanthropist and author of Keeping Pace.

Leadership Conversations From the Heart is a special podcast series within The Upside Podcast, created as part of the Men's Health Project 2026. Through authentic conversations with leaders from across Australia, this series explores the human side of leadership — beyond titles, success and achievement. Together, we unpack vulnerability, resilience, mental health, wellbeing, purpose and what it truly means to lead from the heart. In this episode, we're joined by Dr Richard Pace, respected Australian business leader, philanthropist, and author of Keeping Pace. Known for building a remarkable career through resilience, discipline and long-term thinking, Richard shares the lessons, challenges and defining moments that have shaped his journey both in business and in life. Together, we explore leadership, adversity, success, stress, personal growth and the realities that often exist behind professional achievement. We also discuss men's mental health, why so many men struggle to open up, and the importance of creating spaces where honest conversations can happen before people reach crisis point. Beyond business, Richard reflects on the role of purpose, philanthropy and giving back, including his support of the Happiness Co Foundation's Happy to Help program, which provides early intervention support for those doing it tough. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success is about more than what we build or achieve — it's about the lives we impact, the people we support, and the legacy we leave behind. Happiness Co Foundation Making happiness attainable https://happinesscofoundation.com/ https://www.instagram.com/happinessco_foundation/ https://www.facebook.com/happinesscofoundation/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/happiness-co-foundation/