JocX Podcast: Empowering Your Greatness

Tim Ferguson joins us for episode 62 and we delve into great leadership, how to produce high performing teams and Tim's story of how he became involved in Leading teams which he is now a Partner and facilitator for. A lot here to takeaway and apply to your own business or sporting team and help take your teams game to the next level. Enjoy

Tyson Popplestone is a performance coach who works with Schools and Businesses across Australia. He brings so much to the conversation with his energy and passion for what he does. I hope you enjoy. Peace + Greatness

Ep 60 is all about accounting, finance, business and how to improve your money game. Nick is CEO of the Peterson Group and is an expert at taking you and your business to the next level in performance. If your looking at improving your money game then this is the episode for you. Enjoy :)

Cancer Survivor Alex Kip joins the JocX Podcast from across the Pacific ocean to share his messages of Hope, Resilience, Empowerment, Strength and Belief. Entering his senior year at college, he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Cancer, lost his singing voice and told he had a 15-30% chance of Survival... This episode we dive deep into his mindset during those difficult times and his amazing work since then helping others with their own journeys in life. Enjoy

Episode 58 features Guest Tami Roos, Author, Meditation facilitator and intuitive Counselor. We explore Mediation and the importance of it in our lives today. We discover all the in's and out's of mediation, how to do it, best practice's and the benefit's it brings to those who practice it. If you are a fan of Meditation or have any interest in it then this is the episode for you. If this is something you haven't thought of for you at this stage, tune in, and see if it gets you into the Meditation game. Peace + Greatness

AFL Coaching Legend Mick Malthouse and High Performance Guru David Buttifant sit down on the JocX Podcast to discuss in depth about Great Leadership, Great Teams and producing Great Performances. With decades of experience competing and conquering the Elite and extremely competitive AFL world, Mick and David have started a new company called Keen Edge with the vision creating specific programs that can enable people and organisations to achieve success. This conversation will take your Leadership and overall performance to a new level with great insights and great advice. Sit back and Enjoy. Peace + Greatness

Ep 56 features Craig Hutchison who is the CEO and Part Owner of Croc Media and Host of the Sunday Footy Show and Footy Classified. This episode we get stuck into how Hutchy goes about his business, what got him to where he is today and just some stories about his business Career. Hope you all enjoy this one!!

Episode 55 brings in John Bale to the show, former Army Officer and now Co Founder and CEO of Solider On. This is following up on Episode 53 with Allan Sparkes, and we now get to go behind the scenes with the guy who co founded it and makes it work today helping many veterans live a better life after service. Enjoy

Jack Delosa is changing education for entrepreneurs. He is the founder of Australia’s largest and most disruptive education institution for entrepreneurs, The Entourage. Prior to The Entourage, Jack co-founded MBE Education which assisted SME’s to raise money from investors. MBE quickly became one of Australia’s fastest growing companies. Along the way, Jack also became a high-profile investor, investing in growth companies such as Q-Biotics, Martin Jet Pack (ASX:MJP), and founding The Entourage Growth Fund. His last book UnProfessional became a best-seller in just three weeks. His next book ’Unwritten’ is set for release in April 2016. Unwritten outlines the unconventional wisdom he’s become known for, to living a life on purpose and making the world a better place. Jack has been listed in the BRW Young Rich List since 2014. This episode is full of Gold, Enjoy!

Ep 53 features Cross of Valour recipient Allan Sparks who is an ambassador of Soldier On which is this episodes sponsor. This episode is dedicated to this organisation who helps those who have served our country Australia. This is our chance to help them via supporting Soldier On and the great initiatives they do. Please download and Share. If we reach 10 000 downloads, I will Run 100km on Anzac day to honour Soldier On and the Anzacs!! So get downloading and sharing!!

Ep 52 brings Margot Moore to the Podcast. A Blogger, Business Owner, Senior Marketing Consultant for a major company. This episode gives us insights into an entrepreneur on the rise and a reality snapshot of what it takes to achieve success! Enjoy :)

After his Everest Dreams came to an end late in 2015 Tyson Popplestone is back on the show to share his learnings with us and plans for 2016. As a regular on the show, he continues to transfer on so many life lessons to listeners to apply to thier lives and will have great impact!! This episode packs a punch on ways to live out your dreams. Enjoy!

We made it!! We set out to do 50 episodes in a Year and here we are!! Super stoked to reach this point and so happy to be able to share it will all the listeners across the globe!! Been downloaded in over 39 countries and hit top 40 in the world...!!! A special thank you too all guests as well - couldn't have this show without their amazing insights! Looking forward very much to the next 50 and just pushing this show to the next level. I look forward to sharing this ride with all of you in your pursuits, whether that be in sport, business or just life. This is for you. I look forward to more amazing times with you in future.

Ep 49 brings in Guest Barry Nicolaou to the show. A motivational speaker, he has just launched a new book titled "the 11 Master Secrets of Business Success and Personal Fulfilment" which has been a best seller. This episode is all about the tools and tips to take listeners games to the next level and Barry uncovers some key ingredients to making that big positive change happen! This episode will get you on track to success! Enjoy!

Ep 48 features guest Andre Obradovic who is a sleep and Nutrition specialist. After completely changing his life and leaving the corporate world to gain back his wellness Andre now teaches others in the importance of looking after your body and in particular ensuring you are getting adequate sleep. He answers all your questions regarding how much sleep you should have, if naps are ok, why do we need sleep, what happens if we have prolonged inadequate sleep and so much more. This episode also includes a cook up and discussion on nutrition which Andre is so passionate and committed to as well. So much in here to take your game to the next level. Enjoy :)

Episode 47 features guest Peter Davidson to the show. Pete has an incredible story following his Heroic efforts Saving lives during the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in 1998. 12 Crew Members of a Yacht that had become helpless out in treacherous seas with its Mask broken and needing rescuing. That is when Peter and his 2 other team members headed 60miles out into the Sea via Helicpoper to try and rescue these yachtsman. What they encounted was far worse then they could have imagined... 80foot waves.. 160km/h winds... A hopeless sight upon first look by Peter and his team.. and this is where Pete's story begins.... This episode is such an amazing story and one that you have to check out... his advice and knowledge on Leadership and Teams Performing Under Immense pressure is Gold. So much to learn here!! Enjoy :) Peace + Greatness

Ep #46 features guest Craig Huffer. International Middle distance runner who discuss’ his career and the challenges he has faced throughout. Since placing an eye catching 4th at the Famous 5th Avenue Mile in New York in 2012 at 22 Years old, Craig has struggled to get back onto the track due to injuries. He has struggled with injuries for about 5 years now…This episode you find out the strategies he uses to overcome adversity, how to maintain motivation to chase your dreams, advice for overcoming setbacks, what to focus on throughout hard times and so much more! Heaps of great advice for all undertaking big challenges and plenty to apply to your life, whether that be in Business or Sport. And the great thing is with Craig as our guest, he is just in the middle of his career and hopefully we will be able to follow him for next few years as he chases those dreams. Enjoy.

Ep 45 Brings AFL High Performance guru David Buttifant to the show. Having spent close to 2 decades as a leading High Performance Specialist at Collingwood, Carlton and North Melbourne Football Clubs, David knows what it takes to get individuals to perform when it counts. Having won the 2010 AFL Premiership with Collingwood alongside Coach and close friend Mick Malthouse, they have now launched a Leadership and High Performance Coaching/Facilitating company called 'Keen Edge'. This conversation with 'butters' is truly insightful and empowering for listeners across all categories: business, sport, education, and just overall life. There is a lot of amazing things to take away from this conversation and apply to your own endeavours. Enjoy

Ep 44 has Zac Dixon join me again to discuss key strategies, principals and tips to get you to live your most authentic, aligned self. A life that has you excited, joyful, grateful and overall immense happiness. Zac is an expert Peak Performance Coach and knows how to take people out of your old habits and into new ones!! He is an absolute star and can learn so much from his wisdom that he openly shares. Enjoy

Ep 43 is huge having AFL Documentary filmmaker Peter Dickson as the guest. With nominated award winning Documentaries over the last 2 years "The Chosen Few", along with numerous other pieces of work, Peter has a lot of knowledge to pass on. We discuss the process to making a film, the challenges, and his story of how he because the leading filmmaker for the AFL. WE also discuss the tragic death of his brother Rob Dickson who was a pioneer of AFL films. So much amazing content here to learn from. Enjoy!!

Ep 42 brings Barry Roycroft to the show. A 4 time Olympian Equestrian athlete who is the eldest son of Olympic Gold Medallist Bill Roycroft. Barry's two brothers Wayne and Clarke also competed at the Olympics in Equestrian and this episode I ask Barry all the Questions regarding how he and his family became soo good and stayed at the elite level for such a long period of time! He gives his advice for the upcoming olympics and athletes and shares all the stories throughout his life. Overall a super episode!! Enjoy and Empower Your Greatness :)

This is part 2 of my key learnings from all the amazing guests I had on the show!! Sooo much to put into these key learnings.. Hope you get a lot out of them! I could have kept chatting about what i have learnt for hours but i have packaged it up into a nice little episode for all you good folks around the world to enjoy!! #empoweryourgreatness

Top learnings of 2015 from all the amazing guests that featured on the show. There are many things that were common among these hugely successful people and in this episode i share my thoughts on them!! Enjoy :)

The is the 2nd and final part to the conversation with Tyson Popplestone and his quest through the Himalaya Mountains in Nepal. We discover all the stories and facts about what actually happened and all Tyson's lessons that he has learnt. From this we can apply these learnings to our own lives and make more effective choices and learn more effective strategies to gain results we truly want. Enjoy :)

Ep #38 is Part 1 of a 2 part series discussing Tyson's trip to Nepal, where he was training to attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 2016. After following his journey in 2015 with guest appearances in Ep 2, 9 and 26 its super exciting to have him back on! During Tyson's 1 month training trip he has a number of highs but some big lows as he chases after his dream. Overall, this is fun, entertaining, insightful and intriguing conversation with tyson. We uncover what really went on and all the in's and out's of this trip. Hope you Enjoy :)

Ep #37 we share Beau Vernon's story. At age 23 he was in a football accident that left him as a C5-C6 quadriplegic. His life afterwards and into the future will be bound by wheelchair. But what he has achieved in the short amount of time since the accident in 2012 is truly amazing. He is football coach, AFL employee, motivational speaker,finishing his Business degree, Husband and soon to be father! Soo many incredible insights to how he has overcome the horiffic accident and he shares it all here. Enjoy #jocX37

Ep 36 has Elite Equestrian Rider Seumas Marwood join me for a chat. We discuss how he has managed to stay among the elite for a number of years and the tips, strategies, principals and routines that he uses on a regular basis that propel him forward to achieve the success that he does. He is a super person and stoked to have him on the show. There is a lot to takeaway regardless if you are an athlete, entreprenuer, student or business person. Listen in and Empower Your Greatness!! :)

Tansel Ali is a 4x Australian Memory champion and is famously known for memorising 2 yellow page books in 24 days (over 2000 business with 20 000 digits..!!!) This episode is super as i dive into how he achieves the magnificent feats and how we as listeners can learn the strategies of how he does this! Overall its funny, entertaining, empowering and great chat with this super star. Enjoy and Empower Your Greatness

Ep #34 has the entertaining and super motivating Trav Bell on the show. As the Worlds #1 Bucket list expert he comes on the show to chat to us about helping people live out their own dreams and goals for themselves and how to do it!! So listen in carefully, because you could tick more of those dreams off your list!! Overall, super cool guy, heaps to learn and I know this will #empoweryourgreatness :)

Ep 33 features guest Paul Higgins. Having being a director of huge corporation Coca-Cola for a number of years Paul decided to quit and pursue his entrepreneurship aspirations. Now with his company Bolo Empire, Paul shares his knowledge and wisdom on the JocX Podcast about how he has managed to achieve success running his own company.He gives his advice, tips, strategies, mentors and even books he recommends. So much to learn from this episode. Enjoy and "Empower Your Greatness"

Ep 32 has Elite Australian Equestrian rider Caroline Wagner share her story and how she become one of the best riders in Australia for a number of years!! We get insights into her daily routines, how she prepares for big competitions, what extra training sessions she does and overall all things high performance!! So much great stuff here for all sports and business people wanting to take their games to a new level. Enjoy and Empower Your Greatness!! :)

Ep 31 has Dale Beaumont join to discuss success, business, books, 24 Small Business channel and overall how to take yourself to the next level in performance. With over 15 years running his own businesses and creating 3 million dollar businesses by age 30 Dale knows what it takes to succeed. In this episode he shares so many incredible insights and words of wisdom that you can use straight away to gain results in your business and life!! This is an absolute must listen episode, enjoy and Empower Your Greatness!!

Ep #30 features AFL Legend Simon Madden who played 378 games, 575 goals, 2x Premierships, 4x Best and fairest, 3 times All Australian, Norm Smith Medalist, Essendon Team of the Century! Huge Career and on this episode Simon shares his secrets to success and how he managed to maintain such a high standard for such long period! So much to learn from this sporting champion who is now consults on leadership and producing great teams which he shares his advice and tips on. Whether you play football, sport, starting business or in the corporate world, this is an absolute must listen of an AFL champion #empoweryourgreatness

Ep #29 Brings in Online Business and Marketing champion James Schramko. Founder of SuperfastBusiness, James is world renowned for his work and teachings in the online space and helping peoples take their online businesses to the next level!! He left his Manager role for Mercedes Benz earning around 300k per year to now earning over 100k per month with his business! He also preaches and lives a lifestyle that is not all based around work, which has him located in Manly Beach Sydney most of the time surfing waves every day..! He also spends a lot of the time on the road travelling and speaking at conferences globally! Overall, hugely insightful, hugely inspiring, and hugely exciting having a real Online Marking genious give his insights and thoughts on how to take businesses to the next level and how he got to that position himself! #empoweryourgreatness

Ep #28 features guest Breton Ford and James O'Connor discussing how Brenton has made a successful Online business out of his love and passion - Swimming. As the National Coach and head coach of this program Brenton works with range of athletes from Elite Swimmers and Triathletes to beginners. Regardless, he helps each of them take their swimming to a new level and in this episode we learn the strategies, attitudes and principals behind that improvements he facilitates. We also learn how he runs a successful online business doing what he loves regardless of location. So much to learn here!! #empoweryourgreatness !! :)

Ep #27 brings in Natasha Sciotto who is an expert Wellness and Holistic Health Coach. She helps people make their dreams become a reality and really enjoy the journey that encounter on the way. She has so many great insights, strategies and knowledge that we all can learn from and apply to our lives. Enjoy!! :)

Ep #26 brings back Tyson Popplestone for another huge episode discussing his Journey to Mount Everest. We chat about the very real dangers he is facing up there, his training, his sponsorship and all the ups and downs!! All in all, a really amazing episode on this guys Journey to Mount Everest!

Ep #25 guest is Jamie Glazier who is back on the show for the 2nd time after his first episode #6. This time we discuss all things mental health, how to obtain it, what to avoid, why it is so important and so much more!! Having great mental health particularly if you are a competitive athlete or person who is competing at the highest level in your field you need to have your Mental health in the best state possible and that is what Jamie is an expert at. So sit back and take it all in and take your mental health to a new level! :)

Ep 24 brings in Adam Didyk. Olympic, Commonwealth and World Championship level athletic coach and still only 34!! How did he accomplish this? what strategies was he using? How does he get the best out of others?? these are all things you learn from this champion coach!! A lot to learn from his success here so press play and enjoy listening, and look forward to hearing your success building from it!

Ep #23 brings Pip McKay as our special guest! Pip is one of the most respected coaches and trainers in the field of personal transformation, having pioneered revolutionary techniques in coaching and personal development. These include Matrix Therapies Coaching®,Passion and Purpose Coaching™, Masculine and Feminine Coaching™ and the entire field of Archetypal Coaching® . Sooo much to learn from this lady and super stoked to have her on the show! Enjoy :)

Ep #22 guest is Benita Willis! World Champion Runner, 4X Olympian, holds basically every Australian Running Record from 2000m to the Marathon! This episode is HUGE! So Much to learn from her after competing at the top level for so long. Whether your in Business, Athlete or in a Sporting Team this is for you!! This will help EMPOWER YOUR GREATNESS and take you to the next level!! Enjoy :)

Ep #21 brings back Tendai Togara. She first appeared on the show in "Ep #4 Finding purpose, courage and embracing challenges". Tendai is a life and motivational coach and this episode we discuss all things about spirituality and how Tendai lives it throughtout her life. This is an area of life that I have am happy to bring to the show and I really hope that all listeners will get a lot out of it. Tendai is full of so much wisdom and I am so pleased to have it on display again for you all here. Enjoy! :) PS- keep an ear out for the 'ad break' during the episode ;)

Celebrating 20 Episodes with Special podcast as the tables have turned!! Its my turn to be Interviewed!! I invited my best buddy Tyson Popplestone (guy climbing everest interview Ep #2 and #9) to interview me about my journey and why i do what i do!! I think you will find this inspiring, funny, crazy, motivational and hopefully just all round entertaining! Hope you enjoy hearing about me!! Enjoy!!

EP #19 with Joe Pane. The coaches' coach! This episode is another great one, this time with Joe Pane who is a coach who has taught over 4000 people how to become Business/life/athlete etc coaches!! Having been running his coaching business now for 10 years Joe is one of Australia's leading coaches and has a wealth of knowledge to take your life to the next level in performance!! We cover a range of topics to what Coaching is to some of the biggest mistakes the 'average John Smith' makes out there and ways to overcome them!! This episode could really kick start your life and get it headed in the direction you truly desire so make sure you click and listen to it!! High fives all round to all who take action!!

EP #18 Brings in Toby Morrison. Recorded while he is in France working with Clients, Toby gives an indepth view of his work as Founding Director for CFS Health and how he is helping thousands of people around the world overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Toby suffered the illness for 4 years during his later teenage years and on this podcast shares his real life experiences and programs in overcoming this illness! Enjoy :)

Criminal convictions, Binge drinking, violent outbursts and marriage breakdown in 2008 saw former AFL player Heath Black hit rock bottom. It wasn't until 2011 that he was finally diagnosed with Bipolar and Adult ADHD. Man... This episode really lifts the hair up on your neck! Heath is a 192 game AFL player for Fremantle and St Kilda Fc is now a Mental Health Advocate who has seen some dark times during his life, but now is a shinning beacon of light helping thousands of people across Australia overcome mental health issues. This episode I was blown away by this guy and what he is achieving now. My hope for this episode is that it reaches those in most need for the life saving info thats within this recording. With those people in mind please do your part and pass this episode on. Forever grateful

Ep 15 Brings Gary Buckenara from the Hawthorn Fc. 4 time Premiership Player, Hawthorn Team of the Century. This episode is an absolute gem, looking into Bucky's career to his current role as recruiting manager for Hawks and how he has been apart of the great modern era of Hawthorn success with back to back flags and heading for a 3 peat this year! So much gold to take from this episode. Enjoy!!

This episode brings us Dr David Shilbury. A professor of Deakin University in Melbourne for over 25 years. Former head of Marketing and Management.This episode looks right into how David was at the forefront of the blossoming sports administration industry and capturing that by creating University courses to cater to the professional needs and producing hundreds of graduates every year since. This is a great chance to see what passion for an industry and a commitment to excellence looks like. Learn ways to apply this to your own life!

Ep #13 brings us Benjamin Harvey from Authentic Education. Based in Sydney, this Training Company was a BRW fast starter winner in 2013 and has had enormous success since! Ben shares his story from being severely depressed to owning a multi million dollar company today and speaking to thousands of people around Australia and the world! This episode is simply divine and a must listen :) ps- Keep an ear out for Free Gift Benjamin gives to all ETL listeners of this episode!!

This episode is simply - Amazing! Special Guest is Sam Roshan, part owner of the e-traffic group. We talk all things success here, from elite diets to Sam's background as an refugee and his 'hustle' to become successful. He was flipping cars at 16, flipping houses by 18 and continued to his multi million dollar company now at only 27! Keep an ear out for his University and high school stories and how he got through which are incredible and hilarious. Make sure you tell your friends about this one, not to be missed!

Team of the Century for Western Bulldogs, 7 time state representative, 199 games and 299 goals is some of Brian Royals playing career stats. He went on to coach at AFL level at multiple clubs in a highly successful way! In this episode I got the chance to sit down with Brian for a great chat on producing great teams and what it takes. He gives great advice and strategies and relates it with what he has done through out his playing days. This episode is a beauty!