Open Minded

In these new bonus, quickfire episodes, the Groov workplace science team explore themes from previous guests of Open Minded. In this first Science Speed Dating episode, Groov neuroscientist Dr Carolyn Pritchett dives more into Growth Mindset which came up in the popular recent interview with Gilbert Enoka. In this 15 minute bitesize episode, Dr Carolyn & Sir John Kirwan explore:What is a growth mindsetThat you can have a fixed mindset about certain things in your life, and a growth mindset about other thingsThe power of 'yet' vs 'can't'How to look out for a growth or fixed mindset in those around youSome of the latest research on growth mindsetHope you enjoy this new format in between our lineup of guests! Got a question for Dr Carolyn and JK for a future episode? Send an email to science@groovnow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Open Minded with Sir John Kirwan, we're treated to an in-depth conversation with Gilbert Enoka, the legendary mental skills coach known for his transformative work during his 23 year tenure with the All Blacks. The discussion delved into Enoka's personal and professional journey, providing deep insights into leadership, mental resilience, and the power of a nurturing environment.What you'll learn:From Orphanage to Leadership: Gilbert Enoka's early life in an orphanage shaped his understanding of adversity and resilience. Reflecting on these experiences, Enoka, "I was just holding on really... I had that sense of abandonment that you get when you go through that experience, that loss of connection." These foundational experiences instilled in him a tenacity that would become pivotal in his coaching philosophy.Building a Legacy in Sports Psychology: Enoka's long tenure with the All Blacks transformed their mental resilience strategies. "We don't just play the game; we think it through. It's about building a sustainable environment where mental resilience is key," Enoka explained. His approach has influenced various teams globally, demonstrating the universal relevance of his strategies.The Essence of Effective Leadership: On leadership, Enoka believes in empowering others: "Great leadership's all about two rules. First, it's not about you. And secondly, it's only about you. This paradox encapsulates the servant leadership model we've integrated into the All Blacks." His philosophy underscores the importance of humility and accountability in leadership roles.Cultivating Team Culture: Enoka stresses the critical role of a nurturing team culture in achieving lasting success. "A positive culture enhances performance. It's about ensuring each member feels they belong and contribute meaningfully to the team's objectives," he noted. His initiatives have helped create a supportive and unified environment, pivotal in the All Blacks' enduring success.Mental Preparation for Peak Performance: Enoka's mental conditioning programs are designed to prepare athletes for high-pressure environments. He shared, "Players who are mentally prepared will perform better on the day. Our job is to equip them with tools to handle pressure, not just in rugby but in life." His comprehensive approach has proven effective on the world stage.Reflections on Personal Growth: Enoka's journey is a testament to the impact of personal history on professional methods. Reflecting on his career, "I'd be so much less without what I went through. Those challenges shaped me into the coach I am today." His narrative emphasizes the transformative power of past experiences in shaping future successes."What we've instituted goes beyond rugby; it's about life skills that help individuals thrive in any high-pressure environment." His legacy in the All Blacks and his broader influence on sports psychology underscore his significant contributions to sports and beyond.Take a listen today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Open Minded, Sir John Kirwan (JK) sits down with Kirsten Patterson, the CEO of the Institute of Directors New Zealand, to explore the dynamic world of governance and leadership. Together, they delve into the nuances of effective board management and strategic leadership that can steer organizations towards success in 2024 and beyond.What you'll learn:The right CEO for the right season: Discover why selecting the right CEO—tailored to the specific season or phase of your business—is crucial for navigating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Kirsten shares insights on aligning leadership styles with organisational needs to foster growth and resilience.Board Focuses for 2024: Unpack the five critical areas boards should concentrate on in 2024, including climate leadership, future-ready succession planning, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, enhancing productivity, and embodying a value-adding board. These focuses are essential for boards aiming to lead with foresight and responsibility.Cultural Dynamics: Learn about the importance of "the tone at the top, the mood in the middle, and the buzz at the bottom." This holistic approach to organizational culture ensures that leadership values and strategies resonate through all levels, fostering a unified and motivated workforce.Trust, But Verify: Kirsten emphasizes the mantra "trust, but verify" as a foundational principle for boards. This approach balances faith in management's abilities with the necessity for accountability and diligence, ensuring that trust is built on transparent and verifiable actions and outcomes.The Performance Care Approach: Sir JK and Kirsten advocate for Performance Care as the cornerstone of New Zealand business culture. This approach integrates well-being and high performance, proposing that caring for the mental, physical, and emotional health of employees is not just ethical but also a strategic advantage.Tune in to this episode of Open Minded to gain valuable insights from Sir JK and Kirsten Patterson on leading with integrity, foresight, and compassion. Whether you're a current or aspiring director or leader, this conversation will be sure to inspire! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir John Kirwan is back! After a two year hiatus, Sir John Kirwan is back with the Open Minded podcast. Kicking off season two he interviews not one, not two, but three Doctors! He gets their expert insights on "performance care" - how organizations can support employee peak performance through a culture of care.With guest neuroscientist Dr. Carolyn Pritchett, organizational psychologist Dr. Laura Hamill, and behavioural scientist Dr. Fiona Crichton, Kirwan explores:Why "performance care" is critical - care enables sustained high performance, unlike fleeting wellness initiatives.The science behind workplace breaks - how regular short breaks boost focus and creativity.Practical ways leaders can role model work-life balance and ditch the "hero" mentality.Building a culture centered around common values and psychological safety.The tangible impacts increased employee engagement and performance care can have on innovation and profits.If you're looking to enable your team to consistently perform at their best, this knowledge-packed episode is required listening! Tune in for practical, science-backed advice from the doctors with Sir John's signature humour and curiosity.For more info on Groov visit www.groovnow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode, Open Minded crosses over with the Change Happens podcast. Host and EY Oceania Deputy CEO Jenelle McMaster joins JK for a wide ranging double interview.TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode deals with issues of suicide and suicidal ruminations. Listener discretion is advised.Why is change scary? It's a big question. JK and Jenelle kick the episode off unpacking the uncertainty change produces, and talk about strategies to reduce and better manage this uncertainty.Next up they dig into leadership, and push back on the outdated notion that you need to leave your real self at the door when you go to work. They discuss the importance of being real as a leader, and the end of the individual ‘hero' leader and rise of collaborative leadership.Later, things get a little more personal. JK speaks about his ‘sharks', those nagging elements of our personalities that can push us to ‘swim fast' and achieve great things, but can end up swallowing us. And Jenelle talks about her experiences with imposter syndrome, and techniques she's used to retrain her brain to reframe negative self talk. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mel Upton is the CEO of Positive Group APAC, a mental wellbeing company focussed on leadership training and group learning. She's also a veteran of the legal industry and has led wellbeing programs throughout her 25 year legal career.Mel joins JK from a hotel room in Auckland on her first international trip since the start of the pandemic, another sign we are slowly finding our way back to some kind of normal.JK and Mel kick off the pod talking about Mel's background in the legal industry, and her experience in setting up wellbeing programs as a leader in law firms. She gives us some insight into how to have difficult conversations, and how to be comfortable when you're having an off day. Mel also shares a first hand experience of dealing with a team member going through significant mental ill-health. She reminds us that hard conversations are hard, and that it's important to prepare and be mindful when approaching a hard conversation to steer it toward a positive outcome.Later, Mel gives some insight into the work she's doing now with Positive Group, and how they communicate the sometimes complex scientific concepts behind mental wellbeing in a way that resonates with business leaders and stimulates change in their clients' businesses.Read and Listen:Moving Upstream: The case for a more proactive approach to mental health in the workplace - Dr Brian Marien of Positive GroupA Podcast of One's Own - podcast by Julia GillardThe Measure of a Man - A Spiritual Autobiography - Sidney Poitier Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Hicks and Lachland Bradford are the hosts of the Funny Business podcast and co-founders of the Wellbeing Network. After JKs recent appearance on Funny Business, the boys join us on Open Minded to provide an intimate look at the foundation of their business, and how they have embedded wellbeing into the core of their company.Rob and Lach share insight into how the strength of their friendship was instrumental in creating Funny Business and the Wellbeing Network, how their individual strengths make each other better, and how the support they provide each other has helped the business grow.The guys speak about playing different roles on a sports team relates to building successful teams in business, by aligning people's roles with their strengths and organising around shared core valuesLater, Rob and Lach give us some insight into their back stories. How they both overcame setbacks and changes in life direction, and how they reframed success for themselves through the lens of personal wellbeing.Read and Listen:Funny Business podcast - with Rob and LachThe School of Life networkKiller Thinking - by Tim Duggan Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikki Hart is a NZ registered nutritionist and weight management expert. Nikki became well known as “The Evil Diet Witch” when she hosted the TV series ‘Eat Yourself Whole' and ‘The Fat Chance'.In this episode, Nikki talks to JK about the connection between good nutritional practices and better mental wellbeing. They discuss the results of the recent ‘Smiles Trial' study showing the correlation between eating more fruit and lower incidence of depression and other mental wellbeing issues.Further, Nikki examines a new study by Elaine Rush showing that carotenoids, the pigments which give fruit and vegetables colour, have a greater effect on health outcomes than previously thought, and that a majority of New Zealanders aren't getting enough of them.As part of our Groov wellbeing campaign on Winter Wellbeing, Nikki shares tips and tricks for getting enough protection from our nutritional choices in winter, and how to eat well efficiently using seasonal vegetables.JK and Nikki also discuss “Blue Zones”, countries or regions whose traditional diets provide high balanced nutrition resulting in low incidence of obesity and a host of other related health issues. They talk about what makes up a “Blue Zone” diet and how we can build this kind of culture in New Zealand.Read and Listen:The New Serving Guidelines Min of HealthThe Smiles Trial study Carotenoid studies referenced: 1 and 2Further information on Blue Zones Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jase Te Patu talks to JK about growing up between worlds in New Zealand, and finding his way to mental wellbeing through rediscovering the wisdom contained in the traditional wellbeing practices of Māori and other indigenous cultures.Jase gives JK the down low on the work M3 Mindfulness are doing in schools across the country, sharing stories of the work they've done with Māori youth to rediscover their heritage and rebuild their mana. Through M3 Mindfulness, Jase is also highly active in the business community as a keynote speaker and board member. He provides his perspective on the current business landscape in New Zealand, and the work still to do in fully embracing diversity in the workplace.We've recently featured some practices from Jase's new bi-lingual mindfulness platform Hā in the Groov app. He gives us some background on the development of the practices, and how he's taken inspiration from traditional practices of hā (breathe), tikanga (customs), and karakia (prayer) to create mindfulness practices that are accessible to all New Zealanders.Read and Listen:Matariki: The Star of the Year - by Rangi MatamuaTwo Worlds - by Anne SalmonEveryday Māori - podcast by Hēmi Kelly and Āpera Woodfine Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

JK is joined this week by Tazmayn Goode, a South African expat, who founded the 360 Academy and Wellness Hub to bring wellness programs to leaders and employees in businesses around Australia.She's also in the process of launching Empowered, a program building pathways into the workforce for disadvantaged communities, from indigenous youth and refugees to women who have suffered domestic abuse, and people who are aging out of the workforce.Taz gives us her perspective on the Australian business landscape, how companies can benefit from embracing diversity, and the opportunities that companies can unlock by employing people from a wide range of skill sets and backgrounds.Then Taz puts JK in the hot seat, taking him through some exercises to uncover his own biases. We highly encourage you to try these exercises for yourself, you might be surprised at what you discover. Read and Listen:On Combat, The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace - by Dave GrossmanUnlocking Us - podcast by Brené BrownThe Tim Ferris Show Feat. Susan Cain - podcast episode Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

JK sits down with Tofe Evans, a young man with a big resume; author of ‘Everyone has a plan until shit hits the fan', ultra-marathon runner, wellness coach, and business owner.Tofe talks candidly about his addictions to drugs, alcohol and external validation, and shares the tools he has developed to build practical resilience and overcome these struggles. A big part of Tofe's journey has been with The Man Kind Project, a global program providing wellness coaching for men. JK and Tofe dig into this program and how it uses classical literary archetypes to contextualize emotional expression and foster better mental wellbeing.Finally, the guys talk about Tofe's experiences with ultra-long-distance running, from the challenges he faced in a race across Scotland, to the triumph of running the highest foot race in the world on the slopes of Everest.Read and Listen To:‘Everyone has a plan until shit hits the fan' - by Tofe EvansKing, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine - by Robert L. Moore, Douglas GilletteDiary of a CEO - Podcast by Steven BartlettTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode mentions suicide, as well as drug and alcohol abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Hillary is the director of Leading Safety, a consultancy specialising in safety leadership, safety culture, human factors, and workplace health and safety. She is a registered psychologist and works with organisations across all sectors to develop safe and healthy workplaces. With a particular interest in mental health and wellbeing at work, she was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the New Zealand Health and Safety Awards 2019.After appearing on a couple of our Mentemia customer webinars to offer up her advice for workplace wellbeing, by popular request this episode gets a full hour of her insights, advice and where the agenda should be focused for workplace wellbeing in 2022.In particular Sir JK and Dr Hillary dive into:What is psychological safetyAs people leaders and business executives, how we can't just help build mental health literacy and create a psychologically safe environment. How we've got to really start tackling the issue of workloads and make that a real focus.Dignity in the workplace - without dignity you can't have wellbeingDignity in leadership and how it is different to respectThe importance of taking restorative breaksEnjoy this episode! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and Celebrity Treasure Island contestant Joe Daymond joins JK to share his journey with self-acceptance, imposter syndrome and the turning points that have got him to where he is today.When Joey D returned home to NZ after travelling at the age of 21, he stumbled into the first and biggest turning point of his life so far. Realising his lifestyle didn't align with his values and the people he surrounded himself with were not making him feel good, he made the tough decision to distance himself from the relationships that were impacting his wellbeing and hindering his personal growth. He talks to Sir JK about the impact this decision had on him, and the steps he took to take care of number one and build the life he wanted by eliminating the things that didn't make him feel good, and pursuing the things that did. Raised in Wainuiomata, Joe Daymond, the 25-year-old Fijian-Māori comedian is barely four years into his career but he's sold out the SkyCity Theatre, been on TV and is about to have his own web series ‘Bouncers' shown on Comedy Central in the UK. Listen to this authentic and open discussion about connecting with yourself, healing, acknowledging when you need help and the experience of imposter syndrome. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special Open Minded podcast episode, we share the recent live chat between Sir John Kirwan and Dr Fiona Crichton as they tackle the topic of re-entry anxiety, sharing tools and strategies to help us emerge from lockdown and transition well back into the workplace and our communities. As public spaces open up across many parts of Australia and New Zealand while we continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, it's no surprise that the prospect of re-entering the world might leave you feeling anxious.Tune in as Sir JK and Fiona provide some practical advice for managing re-entry anxiety in different situations, how to support those around you who are struggling, what to do to better cope with heightened anxiety, fear and stress during this time, and how to encourage supportive conversations around the topic of re-entry anxiety with the people in your life.The full video recording of this live chat is available in the Mentemia app.Explore Mentemia as your workplace wellbeing solution here --> www.mentemia.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the release of the 2nd edition of his hugely successful international best-selling self-help book, ‘The Happiness Trap', Dr. Russ Harris joins Sir JK on Open Minded to discuss his journey with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and some of the techniques you can put into your day.With a background in medicine as a GP, Dr. Russ became increasingly interested in the psychological aspects of health and wellbeing, and increasingly disenchanted with writing prescriptions. Ultimately this interest led to a total career change. He now works in two different, yet complementary roles – as an ACT therapist and as a coach.In episode 22 of Open Minded, Russ and JK explore some of the basic principles of ACT, and ways you can begin to apply these to your toolbox to live a values-driven life where you feel more comfortable and in control of your thoughts and feelings. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 21 of Open Minded, Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, renowned psychologist and expert on mental health and stigma speaks to Sir John Kirwan about mental health disclosure and inclusion in the workplace. Our first repeat guest on Open Minded, he draws on his years of experience as a professor and his research on children's behaviour. Dr Stephen and JK explore the parallels of successful modern schooling and how these same strategies and developments can be applied to the workplace. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special episode of Open Minded is taken from a recent live chat with Dr Siale Foliaki. With changing alert levels and lockdowns still affecting many of us in Australia and New Zealand, Sir John Kirwan caught up with Dr Siale on how they are both currently feeling, their advice on how to stay well and prioritise your wellbeing, the quality of sincerity in the workplace, with plenty of Q&A from the live audience.Dr Siale has over 20 years experience as a psychiatrist, primarily with Counties Manukau District Health Board in New Zealand and sits on the Clinical Advisory Group at Mentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Sir JK chats to Eroni Clarke, the former New Zealand rugby union player who played for Auckland, the Blues, the Highlanders and the All Blacks at international level. Eroni gives a deep insight into the protective factors for mental health in the Pasifika community, the impact lockdown is having, the need for courageous conversations and cultural competency, plus a wonderful answer on how his son Caleb copes with being compared to him, as the 21st former All Black whose son also represented the team. Eroni was appointed as New Zealand Rugby's first Pasifika engagement manager in August 2020, and updates on how that is going and what success looks like. A deeply inspiring, educational episode - another must listen! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

With ongoing lockdown levels and restrictions across many parts of Australia and New Zealand, it is normal to be feeling anxiety, overwhelm or maybe even some burnout symptoms with juggling home and work life.This special episode was taken from our live chats as part of our support of RU Ok Day 2021. Sir John Kirwan checks in with the incredible Shantelle Thompson OAM on how she is going and how she stays well and her coping strategies through lockdown. They also remind us of the importance of checking in, and practical ways we can do that with friends, loved ones and work colleagues.About Shantelle Thompson OAMKnown as the Barkindji Warrior in her community, Shantelle Thompson is a 3x Brazilian Jiu-jitsu world champion and was NAIDOC Sportsperson of the Year 2019. In 2021 she received the Medal in the Order of Australia for services to the Indigenous community of Victoria.A proud Aboriginal woman, Shantelle is passionate about inclusion, diversity, and mental wellbeing. She has an incredible story of courage and resilience, having overcome challenges like bullying, adversity and abuse in her life. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In support of RU Ok Day 2021, Sir John Kirwan checks in with Australian actor, speaker and entrepreneur Sam Webb. Well known from Neighbours, Home & Away and a popular contestant on Survivor, Sam shares why he always prioritises self care, the tips he has for practicing vulnerability, how to really check in with a mate and the incredible story and work he is doing with Livin, the mental health charity he co-founded in 2013.This chat is packed full of advice for practicing vulnerability and being the safest version of ourselves. Enjoy!Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyond Blue is Australia's most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. They are the ‘Big Blue Door' for many in the community: a safe and reliable place for millions of people to access information, advice and support, no matter where they are on the mental health continuum.Beyond Blue has huge awareness with almost 90 per cent of Australians knowing about Beyond Blue, and 13 million people reaching out each year. They are often the first place that people go if they are struggling. As CEO of this incredible organisation, Georgie Harman shares her insights on 'vulnerability is your superpower' as a leader, what she has learnt leading an organisation through the Covid-19 pandemic, and advice for leaders looking to make mental wellbeing a priority in their organisation. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a leader or manager in any business, it can be incredibly tough and overwhelming to lead in these times right now. This special episode of the Open Minded podcast was taken from a recent live panel discussion with Sir JK about where to focus right now as a leader. Incredible perspectives from Dr Hillary Bennett from Leading Safety, Dave Wilson - Global Sales Leader at CISCO, Hamish White - CEO of NOW, and Sohail Choudhry, Chief International Business Officer & Chief Data and Technology Officer at New Zealand Post. We hope this helps with some fresh ideas and perspectives to help in these times, regardless of what size team you are leading. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

With New Zealand returning to Level 4 lockdown with the spread of the Delta variant of Covid, this special episode was taken from a live chat between Sir John Kirwan and Dr Fiona Crichton, a health psychology specialist and Clinical Team Lead at Mentemia. Here they spoke about how they are feeling right now, what they are doing to cope with anxiety and uncertainty, and insights on what we can be doing to care for ourselves and those around us. We hope this chat helps and wherever you are, gives some coping strategies. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do we really need 8 hours of sleep? Why am I waking up tired? Does an afternoon nap make me lazy? Along with teaching us the new word 'Tralse' in this episode, sleep expert Dr Tony Fernando busts some common sleep myths. We all know what a poor night's sleep can do to us, so Dr Tony offers up his advice along with insights for shift workers, larks and owls, plus an interesting take on the benefits of napping - one for the future of workplaces globally!Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poppy Jaman OBE is an internationally respected mental health advocate, national policy advisor and social entrepreneur. A global voice of authority on workplace mental health, she is currently the CEO of the City Mental Health Alliance. Poppy is also a Director at Re=Balance and a Trustee for The Centre of Mental Health.In this episode Poppy shares her powerful, moving personal story, growing up as a 3rd generation British Bangladeshi in Portsmouth, UK to now being CEO of the City Mental Health Alliance. From an arranged marriage at 17, her first child and experience of post-natal depression by 20, she shares how work was actually a saviour for her mental health, and how these experiences have shaped her overall career and thinking. Poppy also shares her current thinking on workplace wellbeing, including a fantastic list of all the organisations she is seeing making great strides in workplace mental health and a psychologically safe environment. A hugely impactful episode that we're excited to share with you all.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can we really rewire our brains? What makes a world champion special? Dr. Kerry Spackman shares his expert knowledge, personal experience, and advice for workplaces with Sir John Kirwan.He has worked with some of the most impressive people and companies on the planet, from the All Blacks and Formula One, to Sir Jackie Stewart and Lewis Hamilton on how to optimize their performance at the highest level. Dr Kerry let Sir John Kirwan pick his mighty mind on neuroscience (brain stuff), growth mindset, his learnings from the world's best, and his advice for workplaces on creating an environment that fosters creativity and growth. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Stephen Hinshaw opens up in this episode with JK about his experience of growing up around mental illness and dedicating his life's work to helping people and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.From a young age, his father would be gone for long periods of time and Stephen wouldn't know where he was or why he was gone. He later found out that his father was severely bipolar. In Episode 10 of Open Minded, the renowned psychologist and expert on mental health and stigma shares his personal story with Sir John Kirwan. They dive into how it shaped his life and views on mental illness and the stigma surrounding it. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jazz Thornton is a hero to many, especially young people who have struggled with their mental health. She's a mental health activist, author, director, speaker, and co-founder of the mental health movement, Voices of Hope. She was recently nominated as a semi-finalist in Young New Zealander of the Year 2021. Her global success at 26 is even more tremendous when you find out about her backstory. She's survived abuse, bullying, and multiple suicide attempts. Now it's her mission to help others. In Episode 9 of Open Minded, Jazz shares her candid and powerful story with JK, what she thinks needs to be done to combat the mental health crisis, including specifically what can be done in schools and workplaces. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast touches on themes of suicide, bullying, child sexual abuse, self-harm and mental distress - listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please contact Beyond Blue in Australia on 1800 512 348 and for New Zealand, you can free call or text 1737 to talk. These support lines are free, and available 24/7.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 8: JK sat down with Steven Worrall, Managing Director of Microsoft Australia at the end of 2020 to reflect on navigating through the year with many of the lessons still on point as we head through 2021. With a refreshing approach to leadership, Steven is eager to drive change. A strong advocate for diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace, Steven is the founding Chair of Corporate Mental Health Alliance in Australia. He is also the Microsoft Global Indigenous Employee Resource Group Executive Co-Sponsor. Steven shares his own journey on the importance of being present, adjusting your point of view, sharing experiences to help learn lessons faster, empathy and the business case for prioritising wellbeing.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 7: Leadership development specialist Suzi McAlpine is a seasoned speaker and author of the internationally acclaimed award winning leadership blog, The Leader's Digest. She shares insights with JK from her upcoming book, Beyond Burnout, serving up amazing insights for leaders to work on in 2021. In a must listen for any people leader, Suzi covers the importance of building a culture of psychological safety, what burnout exactly is, and how to spot the signs in yourself and those around you.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5: Simon Mundie has had an amazing career, turning his strengths in journalism into a podcast, Don't Tell Me The Score, which uses sport to explore life's bigger questions. He's interviewed an array of guests from Wim Hoff and Ric Flair, to Caitlin Jenner, Sir Clive Woodward and Boris Becker. Simon shares the knowledge he has gathered on kindness, being present, identity, self-talk and embracing your feminine side. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5: The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, chats with JK about sleep, self-care and so much sense on her approach to mental wellbeing and what keeps her well in a high pressure role. With a passion for cooking and recipe books, the PM covers off how she fares with the 6 key ingredients JK and Mentemia use for wellbeing - Chill, Connect, Do, Move, Celebrate and Enjoy. The legacy the PM wants to leave, plus leadership insights and advice on being kind to ourselves makes this a must-listen. Enjoy!Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 4: Damien Mu is the CEO of AIA in Australia and New Zealand. Fronting a new wave of leadership, Damien is passionate about prioritising wellbeing in his workplace. He is a family man and a well-seasoned leader having held various senior leadership positions throughout his career. He discusses his experience of leading a 3000-strong team through a pandemic from Melbourne. Damien touches on his experiences with racism, his leadership beliefs like leading with his head and his heart, and what fatherhood has taught him. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 3: Dr James Muecke AM is a really interesting character with a raft of astounding life experiences that he shares with Sir John Kirwan. His commitment to social impact and humanitarian efforts has earned him 2020 Australian of the Year among an array of many other awards. Dr James co-founded a charity called Sight For All, delivering eye health care projects to disadvantaged groups. In this episode of Open Minded, Dr James talks about his time working in Africa and Israel battling diseases, rebel soldiers and wild animals, his full-circle career transformation, his charity and the work he is doing now as well as his experience with anxiety and internet trolls this year. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2: You won't want to miss this one! Shantelle Thompson is an Australian Jiu-jitsu 3x World Champion, known as the Barkindji Warrior. In this episode of Open Minded, she gets raw and real about her experiences with mental health. Opening up about how she dug deep and found the courage and strength to take responsibility and help herself first. Shantelle recommends how we can make real, meaningful change in workplaces and in our own lives. This chat is confrontational, moving and absolutely inspiring. This podcast touches on themes of violence, sexual abuse, suicide and mental distress - listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please contact Beyond Blue in Australia on 1800 512 348 and for New Zealand, you can free call or text 1737 to talk. These support lines are free, and available 24/7.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1: Dr. Ashley Bloomfield is the Director General of Health and CEO of the Ministry of Health. In the first episode of Open Minded, Ashley joins JK to chat about all things mental wellbeing. He discusses the toll that the pandemic has taken on him, revealing his moments of self-doubt, how he builds resilience for himself and his people and his tips for leadership in these times. Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ review and share the podcast with your friends! You can connect with us on social media at @getmentemia. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir John Kirwan sits down for intimate conversations with incredible and inspiring leaders from all walks of life in our new podcast.JK, who has been the face of mental health in New Zealand for over 20 years, gets in-depth with every guest on their own wellbeing stories, what keeps them well, and how they are prioritising and championing wellbeing in their organisations and communities. Sure to entertain, inspire and provoke ideas, JK tackles mental wellbeing in the only way he can. Welcome to Open Minded.Mentemia podcast disclaimer: The Mentemia 'Open Minded' podcast may contain content that might be objectionable. The views and opinions expressed in the Open Minded podcast episodes on this website are those of the individuals interviewed and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Mentemia. Some episodes are for mature audiences and include language and subject matter that may not be suitable for young listeners. Listener Discretion is advised. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.