Strong Foundations Podcast

In this episode of the Strong Foundations Podcast, I talk to Lynn Crean O’ Callaghan about the future of work, and different ways to think when considering the next steps in your career and your life. Lynn’s background as a barrister has instilled a commitment to bringing excellence in work and being honest with yourself and others about what you know, what you’re being motivated by, and what you want. Lynn is the Founder and CEO of Role Recruit, a niche boutique recruitment agency that specialises in the digital space, and is focussed on bringing pace, passion and power to the New Zealand market.

In this episode of the Strong Foundations Podcast, I talk to Bradie Claydon about personal finances and managing debt. In January 2016, Bradie and her husband Paul came to the realisation that they weren’t paying $1 off their $566,380 debt, and decided they had to make a change to their priorities and how they were living their lives or face a lifetime of debt. 39 months later, they were debt free. Bradie’s story is a great one, and demonstrates how making small positive changes can compound over time.

In this episode of the Strong Foundations Podcast, I talk to Katie Fisher about physical fitness, and developing a strong mindset. Katie has spent a great deal of her life struggling with self confidence, and over the years has become a strong advocate of a multi-faceted approach to achieving the life you want. In particular, dedicating time and energy to developing a healthy relationship with food, a well-planned sustainable training routine, and a positive mindset. Katie is currently a personal trainer at Les Mills in Auckland, specialising in creating strength through adherence and mastery of basic functional movements.

In this episode of the Strong Foundations Podcast, I talk to Andy Fell about setting yourself up for success, being an effective and empathetic leader, and the importance of winning routines. Andy is the founder of GiFT631 and a public speaker on inspirational leadership. After 30 years of corporate experience across the UK and Australia, in senior leadership positions for the RBS, Nat West, Westpac and St. George banks, Andy is obsessed with creating high performance and inclusive cultures where people were empowered and encouraged to give their best. His ability to build self-belief and inspire confidence in people lead him to found both GiFT631 and #youth4good, a social platform to give a voice to young people with passion, energy and a desire to make a positive impact on the world. His purpose is to help others strive to reach their potential in a stretching, supportive and inclusive environment. He is a highly sought after speaker, coach and educator who fills his work with actionable and practical strategies.

In this episode I speak with Rebekah Gerry about financial wellbeing. Beky is currently the Programme Manager for Financial Wellbeing at Westpac New Zealand, but has been a budget nerd for many years. She is also a founding member of Closing the Gap – a social enterprise focused on encouraging young women to invest.

In this episode I speak with Eric Helms PhD about finding and sustaining your focus. Eric is a research fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand at the Auckland University of Technology. He is also a science communicator through his Monthly Application in Strength Sports research review publication, the author of the Muscle & Strength Pyramid books, and a coach for drug free strength and physique athletes with 3D Muscle Journey. As an active strength and physique athlete, Eric's mission statement is to support the drug free lifting community and help them find sustainable pathways forward for performance.

The reasons for starting this podcast and what to expect.