Leadership Under Pressure: Shane Kempton’s Journey from Army to CEO

Shane Kempton, CEO of Harcourts Western Australia and mental fitness coach, discussed his journey from the Australian Army to leadership roles in real estate. He emphasized the importance of mental fitness, particularly for veterans, and his work with the Military Brotherhood and the Steak Sandwich men's group. Shane highlighted his upcoming book on leadership, "Command Soldier to CEO," which combines military leadership principles with corporate strategies. He shared his influences, including his family and mentors like Matt Church. Shane also reflected on the impact of his work on individuals and businesses, stressing the need for a compelling vision to drive success. Key Takeaways: Influence is about inspiring people to take action they did not believe was possible by igniting something inside them. Genuine leadership begins with caring enough to truly understand what your people need to feel safe, valued, and able to belong. Mental fitness, like physical fitness, requires ongoing training, community, and proactive habits rather than waiting for a crisis. A compelling vision creates the sense of duty, purpose, discipline, and urgency that drives consistent action and results. Your lived experiences and scars become powerful leadership tools when you take the time to reflect on them and share the lessons with others. Quotes: True influence is helping people do what they never thought they could by lighting a fire inside them, not under them. A compelling vision creates the discipline, courage, and urgency you need to follow through when things get hard. Leadership starts with a genuine sense of care, where you understand what makes your people feel safe, valued, and able to grow. Your best days are still ahead of you when you commit to mental fitness, continuous learning, and doing the inner work. Purpose‑driven leadership turns personal stories, scars, and experiences into a powerful force for change in others. Timestamps: 00:00 -  Intro 01:12 – Introducing Shane Kempton and His Leadership Background 04:20 – Military Service, SAS Support, and Mental Fitness for Veterans 08:41 – Men’s Mental Health, Brotherhood, and Community 12:47 – What Real Influence Is and Why Intent Matters 14:59 – Leading with Genuine Care and Understanding Your People 16:04 – Family, Early Role Models, and Key Leadership Mentors 21:36 – The Agents and Business Owners Shane Is Most Proud to Have Influenced 26:53 – Shane’s Books and Purpose‑Driven Leadership Philosophy 32:34 – Vision, Discipline, and the “Sense Of” Framework for Leaders 40:29 – Wrapping Up: Books, DISC Profiles, and Plans for Part Two Conclusion: Shane’s journey from army life to the CEO seat shows that true influence starts with a compelling vision and a genuine care for people. His stories of serving veterans, building community for men, and lifting real estate leaders prove that leadership is less about titles and more about impact. When you combine discipline, purpose, and mental fitness, you do not just grow a business; you change lives. Shane reminds us that our best days are still ahead if we are willing to do the inner work and back ourselves. Take what you have heard today and ask yourself where you can lead with more care, more courage, and a stronger sense of duty and purpose. 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 This episode is proudly sponsored by Les Moir, Business Mentor, Coach, and creator of the No Limits to Success program. For more than 18 years, Les has helped trades professionals and small business owners break free from the constant grind, stabilize their income, and reclaim their time so they can build businesses that support both success and lifestyle. If you’re ready to work smarter, grow sustainably, and create more freedom in your business and life, this is a resource worth checking out. https://nolimitstosuccess.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/les.moir/  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesdmoir/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLimitsToSuccess