# Leadership insights from the man who took the West Coast Eagles to 5 Grand Finals and 4 Premierships

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Podcast: [Hearts & Mines](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hearts-mines-7053309)
Published: 2026-05-10T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Hearts & Mines, David sits down with Trevor Nisbett, former CEO of The West Coast Eagles and leading businessman. Over more than two decades at the helm, Trevor transformed the Eagles from a financially troubled interstate newcomer into one of the AFL's most commercially successful clubs, competing in five grand finals and winning four premierships. Far more than a football story, this conversation is a masterclass in leadership, culture, resilience and people. Trevor reflects candidly on navigating the club's darkest chapter, the qualities that define great leaders, what it really takes to build a winning culture, and the wisdom he'd pass on to his 25-year-old self. Whether you work in sport, mining, or any people-driven organisation, the lessons here are universal. David Beilby 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeilby/ Alana Bray-White 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-bray-white-8b4478219/ ivy & gecko 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivy-gecko Timecodes: (00:00) Opening highlights on leadership, mistakes and resilience (00:45) Welcome introducing Trevor Nisbett, CEO of the West Coast Eagles (02:00) Trevor's career in review from WAFL to four AFL premierships (03:00) Growing up in Bunbury a humble beginning and the role of discipline (04:45) Early influences football coaches and the lessons of team sport (07:00) Something most people don't know a passion for horse racing (08:00) Career highs and lows from 14 staff and $14M in debt to 100,000 members (09:30) The Wirrpanda Foundation and community legacy (10:30) Post-Eagles plans family, grandkids and leadership education (11:15) The qualities of great leaders toughness, empathy and mentorship (14:30) Vulnerability in leadership Hayden Bunton Jr. and owning your mistakes (17:45) The bigg…

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