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The Expansive

One of the leading destinations in leadership and mindset, The Expansive Podcast helps thousands of individuals and organizations reframe their focus and redefine success.

Hosted by John Sanei & Erik Kruger · Founded in 2019

The Expansive podcast cover, hosted by John Sanei and Erik Kruger
230+episodes recorded to date
4.8/5.0across 240 reviews (iTunes & Spotify)
Top 1.5%listened to in the world (Listennotes)
Top 5%most shared on Spotify

Podcast of the Year

AP&V Awards, 2024

Best Career & Entrepreneurship

AP&V Awards, 2023

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Tune in for weekly episodes on business strategy, creative problem-solving, personal development and much more. Expand your horizons, broaden your mind, and get ready to become Expansive.

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Best of the Pod

Best of the Pod

Unlocking the Hidden Benefits of Life's Frustrations

13 Feb 2026 · 37 min

37 min
Best of the Pod

#245 The Importance of Counter Intuitive Thinking with Richard Mulholland

16 Apr 2025 · 55 min

55 min
John Sanei and Erik Kruger on stage in front of a live audience
Who it’s for

This podcast (and book) are for you if

You’re in a leadership position, an executive or an entrepreneur hungry for new perspectives and edgy insights or anyone who is looking to change their thinking or step into a new way of being, delivered in easy-to-digest podcast episodes. Get inspired, get motivated, and start thinking big about embracing new possibilities.

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Expansive

250 episodes turned into 52 weekly provocations.

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4.8 / 5 from 240 reviews

Listener reviews

“Love it! I really enjoy listening to The Expansive podcast and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for practical insights, essential business and lifestyle tools, and a dose of positive energy and motivation. It’s an excellent resource to help me improve my personal and professional life, and also a great way to feel inspired. Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us. Your passion for what you do is contagious. I absolutely love your vibe!”
ViviCas
“Highly recommended! I can’t recommend this podcast highly enough. Each week I find myself checking for the new episode and when it’s there, I listen immediately. John and Erik are both brilliant speakers and they share invaluable wisdom that really makes you think differently. Thank you both so much! I look forward to many more episodes 🙂”
Carly Seager
“Exceptional words, insights and thoughts. I listen to the podcasts every week while travelling. I’ve found a lot of meaningful content from you guys and I feel as if I know you, although we have never met. The topics have taught me ways to cope with various situations as I am in business myself. Thanks for the great stories every week. Looking forward to many more episodes!”
Stefanus
Your hosts

John & Erik

John Sanei

John Sanei

Futures Strategist & Bold Changemaker

International keynote speaker, multiple best-selling author and futures strategist, John works with organizations, governments and educational institutions to help them adapt technology and develop strategies for the future of work and education.

Erik Kruger

Erik Kruger

Keynote Speaker & Team Building Specialist

Global keynote speaker, best-selling author and leadership expert, Erik works with countless organizations to help them cultivate top-down leadership strategies for successful team management.

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