The Business of Leadership with Brent Szalay & Josh Vanderloo

In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Andrea sits down with Brent Szalay and Josh Vanderloo from Leaders In Business, to unpack the evolving world of business advisory, leadership and what accountants can learn from elite sport.

From a chance friendship formed through their kids’ sporting teams to building a fast-growing advisory platform together, Brent and Josh share how their backgrounds in accounting, AFL strategy and leadership helped shape a completely different approach to supporting business owners.

The conversation dives deep into the parallels between sport and business, the importance of accountability and human connection, and why so many business owners are craving more than just tax and compliance support from their accountants.

They also explore the growing need for strategic advisory in small businesses, how trust and community drive better outcomes, and why the future of accounting is about asking better questions, not just crunching numbers.

Whether you’re a business owner, advisor or someone trying to build a stronger team and clearer vision, this episode is packed with practical insights around leadership, strategy and creating meaningful impact through business.

Find out more about Leaders in Business:

Website: https://leadersinbusiness.com.au/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leaders-in-business/

Connect with Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentszalay

Connect with Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-vanderloo-83550542