Unleashing Brilliance

In this episode we discuss breaking barriers and achieving success as women in STEM with my guest Dr. Susan McGinty. Susan is a global STEM leadership development expert, speaker, and author, on navigating the STEM landscape with passion and purpose. “I believe female leadership can create powerful, positive and far reaching impact. We can keep talking about the lack of women in STEM leadership and the impact it is having on STEM. capability or we can start doing something about it now.” Episode Highlights: 1. The Power of Visible Influence in STEM Dr. Susan McGinty's words resonate deeply as she reminds us of the tremendous impact female leadership can have in STEM and beyond. But why does visible influence matter? How can we become catalysts for change and empower others to step into the spotlight? Let's explore the transformative effect of representation and why it's time for us to be the driving force in reshaping the face of STEM leadership. 2. Empowering Success: Belief and Support Imagine a world where you're surrounded by individuals who believe in your potential, who uplift and inspire you to reach greater heights. Dr. Susan shares her personal anecdotes on the significance of building a supportive network and surrounding yourself with like-minded champions. Uncover the essence of mentorship and allyship to propel your success in STEM. 3. Fuelling Passion with Purpose: Your Unique Contribution As women in STEM, it's vital to gain clarity on our unique contributions and understand why they matter deeply. Dr. Susan's wisdom will help you navigate challenges with purpose and resilience. Discover actionable steps to connect with your sense of purpose and create a lasting impact in your field. Key Learnings: Embrace visible influence to create positive change in STEM leadership. Cultivate a supportive network to uplift and inspire your journey. Define your purpose in STEM to fuel passion and resilience. Actionable Advice: Take time to reflect on your own leadership journey in STEM and identify areas where you can amplify your visible influence. Seek mentorship and allyship to build a supportive network that encourages growth. Reflect on your purpose in STEM and align your actions with your unique contribution. About Dr. Susan McGinty: Dr. Susan McGinty's journey is an inspiring testament to the possibilities that arise when passion, perseverance, and purpose converge. With a background in Medicinal & Organic Chemistry and a Master of Leadership, Susan spent over ten years in research before venturing into the realm of Defence and National Security. Over the course of 14 years, with 12 of those in leadership positions, she led specialized scientific and technical teams, forged key international Defense and national security partnerships, and offered invaluable advice on strategic, operational, and scientific policies. As the Founder and Director of Aya Leadership, she works tirelessly to empower women in these professions worldwide, helping them master their leadership purpose, skills, and experiences through education, resources, and coaching. In her fifteen years of experience in adult education, coaching, and mentoring across various sectors, Susan has made a profound impact, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of STEM and security leadership. She is a co-author of the #1 international best-selling book ‘Women Transforming the Landscape of Science and Tech,' a sought-after speaker, a certified coach, and a certified NLP Practitioner. Susan's commitment to change has earned her recognition as one of the 20 Australian leadership experts to watch in 2021, and she continues to be an Executive Member of Women in STEM Leadership, alongside being a strategic partner of the Australian Women in Security Network. Don't forget to tag us on social media using #UnleashingBrilliancePodcast and share your inspiring takeaways!

What if the very thing you want is behind the thing you are resisting the most? In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Laura Aura, CEO of Worx & Co, an urban branding studio, and the host of the top 100 podcast, The Gutsy Podcast. Laura is an Alignment Coach for female entrepreneurs, and let me tell you, she's a force to be reckoned with. Laura dropped a powerful question that will leave you pondering: What if the very thing you want is actually behind the thing you are resisting the most? It's a thought-provoking concept that pushes us to examine our deepest fears and barriers. Throughout our conversation, Laura shares her expertise on aligning your true desires with your actions and behaviours. She encourages us to distinguish between our own thoughts and the opinions of others, allowing us to find clarity and authenticity in our journey. Together, we delve into the realm of negative self-talk, that insidious voice that fuels self- doubt, fear, and indecision. Laura equips us with practical strategies to recognize and reframe those negative voices, empowering us to overcome impostor syndrome and take bold action. We explore the importance of identifying what we truly want and regaining control when we feel like life is spiraling out of hand. Laura's wisdom and guidance are invaluable tools for any business owner looking to break through barriers and embrace the next phase of growth. But that's not all—this episode is packed with even more gems. We cover a range of topics, from understanding and conquering impostor syndrome to strategies for silencing self- doubt. Laura's expertise will inspire you to re-evaluate your perception of impostor syndrome, while providing you with tangible frameworks to unpack and reframe those negative voices. And for all you ambitious business owners out there, I have a special treat for you. I've created a free assessment called The Focus Finder™, designed to help you uncover what's holding you back from your next phase of growth. With just 20 questions, you'll unlock the strategies you need to propel your business forward. Take the assessment now at https://focusfinder.scoreapp.com/. To delve even deeper into Laura Aura's incredible work:  Check out The Gutsy Podcast, where she continues to inspire and empower.  Visit her website at https://lauraaura.com to learn more about Laura and her transformative coaching services.  And don't forget to connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thatlauraaura

What if I told you that it's time to shift our perspective from asking what we want to do before we die, to what we want to do while we're still young enough to truly enjoy it? The concept of a bucket list is being replaced with something even more empowering and liberating, and today, I have an extraordinary guest who will inspire you to embrace this new mindset. I am thrilled to introduce you to Kate Christie, a bestselling author and inspirational global speaker, who is joining us for a captivating conversation on our latest episode of Unleashing Brilliance. In this episode, Kate challenges us to seize the present moment and live the life we truly desire, because life is too short to wait for later—it might be too late. She encourages us to discard the traditional bucket list and instead focus on smaller, achievable goals and immediate actions. By doing so, we can gain control of our time, savor every single moment, and unlock our true potential. Kate is renowned as Australia's top time management expert, having helped thousands of individuals worldwide save over 30 precious hours each month. With her dynamic and engaging speaking style, she imparts invaluable wisdom that will leave you inspired and motivated to transform your approach to life. During our conversation, there is laughter, tears, and a multitude of insights that will make you question how you're currently living each day. I dare you not to be moved by the profound impact of this episode. I'd love to hear your thoughts and reflections after listening to this powerful discussion. Your feedback is always appreciated, and please feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions for future guests. Simply email me at janine@janinegarner.com.au Prepare yourself for an extraordinary experience as we explore the limitless possibilities that lie before you. Tune in to our latest episode of Unleashing Brilliance, and discover how to choose what truly matters and shape the rest of your life. Enjoy the podcast! Janine Garner

Leah Mether is a communication specialist who helps make the people part of leadership and work-life easier through the development of “soft skills” (which are really hard). Known for her practical, straight-shooting style, Leah works with leaders and teams across Australia, teaching them how to communicate under pressure, manage conflict, build relationships of influence, and lead courageously through change. Her work is based on the belief that soft skills get hard results and no-one is a perfect communicator, everyone can improve. Leah's first book Soft is the New Hard: How to Communicate Effectively Under Pressure was pubished in 2019 and was a finalist in the Australian Career Book of the Year Awards in 2020. Her second book Steer Through the Storm: How to Communicate and Lead Courageously Through Change is due for publication in July 2023. To find out more about Leah's work, access her free resources, and learn how she can help support your leaders and teams through her transformational programs, training workshops and keynote speeches, visit https://www.leahmether.com.au/. You can also watch Leah's weekly “Ask Leah” videos where she answers your communication questions on her YouTube channel, or connect with her on social media at: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or just someone who's feeling overwhelmed and burned out, you absolutely have to listen to this episode. Nicky and Vanessa are two experienced business coaches who share their insights on the three key challenges that so many of us face: juggling everything, falling into the busy trap, and feeling exhausted and burnt out. But don't worry, they don't just identify the problems - they offer practical solutions that can help you turn things around and start thriving in your business. One thing I loved about this conversation was the emphasis on creating space to think and getting curious about how to leverage the support and systems around us. It's so easy to get caught up in reacting to everything that's happening, but Nicky and Vanessa remind us that focusing on smart growth is key. And if you're feeling like you've lost sight of your personal vision and values, they have some great advice for that too. By re-evaluating what success means to you and aligning your work with your personal vision, you can find renewed energy and purpose in your business. If you're looking for a boost of inspiration and practical advice, do yourself a favour and give this podcast episode a listen. You won't regret it. A free gift for you If you are finding the mental load of all the things that need to get done overwhelming and you can't see the wood for the trees because you're too close to your own business. I have created a pretty magical assessment called The Focus Finder™ so you can finally figure out exactly what to focus on in your business to take it to the next level. Access this free assessment here. https://focusfinder.scoreapp.com/ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT Nicky & Vanessa Business Together website - https://businesstogether.com.au/ Listen to Nicky & Ness's Podcast, Thrive in Business Together - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/thrive-in-business-togetherwith-nicky-ness/id1670234776 Download the Smart Growth Checklist – https://www.b2businesstogether.com.au/smart-growth

“Inside all of us there lies a message only we can share with the world. When you find it, give it voice, and share it with the world, there is no way success cannot be yours.” Welcome to today's podcast episode where we're going to dive into the topic of speaking unapologetically from our hearts. Our guest today is Amy Yamada, a seasoned business coach and emerging expert in the cutting-edge technology of ChatGPT. Amy is committed to helping her clients build deep connections through authentic marketing messaging and heart-centered sales conversations. One of the things that really resonated with me was Amy's absolute conviction in what she's taking a stand for. She's passionate about humanizing AI and preserving humanity. This got me thinking about what I'm taking a stand for and what each and every one of us can do to become more human-centric in how we leverage technology. During our conversation, Amy spoke about how fear often gets in the way of living our true selves. She challenged us to get curious about what it is that we really want to say, and to identify our heart speech. If we were given the chance to speak as an unapologetic version of ourselves, what is it that we really want to say? Amy also spoke about the masks that hold us back and how we often hold onto things that make us feel comfortable, even if they're not serving us. We need to trust ourselves and tap into that trust to be the exact version of who we want to be. If we could trust ourselves implicitly, what would we do differently? Resources: Website: amy@amyyamada.com DOWNLOAD The Ultimate Guide to CHATGPT for online coaches Connect with Amy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyyamada

Hello, and welcome to this week's episode of Unleashing Brilliance where we bring you inspiring stories and expert insights on how to elevate your life and career. Today, I'm joined by Heather Roberts, the host of the Boundaries, Business, and Boobs podcast and a seasoned entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in building and exiting successful seven-figure businesses. Heather is a true champion for women and is dedicated to helping them find balance and beat burnout by resetting their boundaries and taking ownership of their lives. This is a topic that is close to my heart, as so many of us struggle with saying "no," being pulled in multiple directions, and neglecting our own self-care. My personal mantra and the one I teach strategies around is: Reset Boundaries + Take Ownership = Momentum and shift In this episode, we dive into the key elements of boundary management, including: - Establishing boundaries - Maintaining boundaries - Understanding why we find it hard to manage our boundaries If you're looking to reclaim control of your life and career, this episode is a must-listen. And for more of Heather's wisdom and insights, be sure to check out the Boundaries, Business, and Boobs podcast and her 9 ways to begin talking about boundaries on her website. Resources: Boundaries, Business & Boobs podcast: https://www.boundariesbusinessandboobs.com/ 9 ways to begin talking about boundaries - https://www.boundariesbusinessandboobs.com/9ways Connect with Heather on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherslosson.roberts/ If you LOVE the episode please LET US KNOW on your preferred social channel by taking a screenshot of the episode and sharing it on your feed or story with your biggest takeaway.

“As I reflect on the last 10 years and what's that been like, I think how brilliant can the next phase be? I've got this wisdom on board now. I know I'm going to pick up and learn something else. I really don't even know what it is yet but it's going to blow my little brain and , you know, and I'll, I'll just get engaged and keep going on.” I loved every minute of this conversation with Michelle Gregory as we meandered and weaved through learnings and musings on life and business. In this podcast we discuss: *How the biggest learnings about us happen in the hardest of times. *How entry to the next level of success is never free *The insights she gained for this next transition phase of life and business from walking the   Larapinta Trail, in the heart of Central Australia, which runs over 230km along the spine of the West MacDonnell Ranges. *How every person has a story, a history, something that is powerful and sacred to them that defines who they are, and our responsibility is to ensure we do not steal the story from others. Michelle Gregory is the co-founder and director of Promotion Products – a company that started out as an idea and now turns multiple millions. Promotion Products is committed to putting an end to ‘brandfill' and creating enduring connections that are useful, memorable, and sustainable. If you LOVE the episode please LET US KNOW on your preferred social channel by taking a screenshot of the episode and sharing it on your feed or story with your biggest takeaway.

She is an international keynote speaker and award-winning author with her ideas and thoughts published in 10 books. Lynne consults to leaders, teams and businesses guiding them through their adoption of new and creative ways of working as they respond to changes in work. And this is the very thing that we explored in our conversation. There is no doubt that every single one of us is navigating a significant period of change right now. It's almost as if we are all part of a living and breathing experiment where we are exploring the future of how we live and how we work. Listen in as we discuss Lynne's theory around ISH and that maybe is we were to all embrace the Ish we might just create a future of work that is more engaging and one that will Unleash the brilliance in in all of us. You can find Lynne over at www.lynnecazaly.com If you LOVE the episode please LET US KNOW on your preferred social channel by taking a screenshot of the episode and sharing it on your feed or story with your biggest takeaway.

When a former boss said, “Having all the success in the world isn't important unless it has a significant impact on others”, it led to an existential crisis about work and life for Jonathan Salib. The result? He left a well-paying corporate job and chose to dedicate his time to leading and building something that truly impacts communities.   Jonathan is now the General Manager of Koéna Skincare - a social enterprise of which the basis of the company is about 'Giving Balance Back' to the community. All profits made from the sale of product goes directly back to charity, Empower Overseas Aid.  In this episode, we explore Jonathan's life, decisions and the choices he now makes and why. Enjoy If you LOVE the episode please LET US KNOW on your preferred social channel by taking a screenshot of the episode and sharing it on your feed or story with your biggest takeaway.

If you LOVE the episode please LET US KNOW on your preferred social channel by taking a screenshot of the episode and sharing it on your feed or story with your biggest takeaway.

‘Life is a choice. It is what YOU choose.” Jade Green's journey takes her from trailer and trauma to triumph. The lessons she learned from her ‘colourful' father and becoming the legal guardian to her two sisters at the young age of 13 ½ have given her the level of grit and go for it attitude that now recognises Jade as the host of surf and business podcast Barrels and Business and co-host of the leadership and team building podcast Team:Engineered. She is a transformational teacher, best-selling author, global speaker, learning junkie, spiritual being, surfer and adventurer. To her clients though she is a fluffy baseball bat wielding, rule-breaking, serial entrepreneur that can't help but pull others up the success mountain through accountability, mindset and knowledge. Jade is able to combine 2 decades of experience building businesses with proven methodologies to get the results her clients need. She has been honoured as one of StartUp Daily's Top 50 Women Entrepreneurs Under 40, received two Bronze International Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and her Search Firm, Velocity Consulting, was the very first business to receive investment from The Entourage Growth Fund. But enough about the shiny things.   Jade's mission is to help purpose driven Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Coaches to scale their companies so that they can achieve the impact they deserve by creating productive and profitable teams that are happy and are the ripple effect for the positivity we want to see in the world. Her ultimate goal is to enable 6000 humans to be happier at work by May 2024 and remind people that business isn't just about numbers, it's about the human side too. This balance allows people to lead a life where they are killing it, and not fall into the same trap as she did where the business is killing them. You can find Jade over at https://www.jadegreen.com.au/ or hello@jadegreen.com.au If you LOVE the episode please LET US KNOW on your preferred social channel by taking a screenshot of the episode and sharing it on your feed or story with your biggest takeaway.

Imagine if you could sit down with a multiple 7-figure business owner and hear her secrets to success. Well, that's exactly what we did inside the ELEVATE Mastermind this week. Here are the 7 secrets shared. Would love to hear which resonates the most for you. Enjoy Janine

t's such a gift to witness the growth of others as they unleash their own brilliance and I feel honoured to have witnessed this journey of Bec Chappell over the last few years. In this podcast we chat about: -Rebuilding confidence after major life changing decisions -The impact mental health can have on your choices -The intention needed behind a full stop moment and creating a new narrative -You can achieve the things you put your mind to. Bec Chappell started Plum Marketing Solutions in 2020 with the goal of helping B2B business owners be the drivers of a strategic, stress free marketing in their business.   Prior to launching her own biz Bec clocked up 12+ years of experience in marketing departments both growing my career and leading the pack.   She's been called the branding gatekeeper, oddly data-focused, and an effervescent whiteboard lover. This is because of her obsession with brand integrity and growth, a fervent supporter of a high functioning CRM and of course the natural, honest and energetic way she delivers strategies.   Her mission is to amplify brands, create clear strategies and magnify messaging.   Outside of Plum she is passionate about helping build people from rock bottom with tales of her own experiences and learnings. Enjoy

How many times have you said 'Yes' to something, when deep down you know you should say, "No'? Every 'Yes' we commit to invariably means we're saying 'No' to something else and oftentimes this 'something else' actually is the very thing we should be focusing on to help our businesses move forward. In this latest episode, I discuss the opportunity cost of our 'Yes's' and why we need to get better at saying 'no' when things don't align to your values, priorities and goals. Instead, we have to power up the 'Yes' to the projects that matter to you, your career and your life.

Level up your leadership with Maree Burgess How will you become a memorable leader? In this episode, I'm in conversation with the incredible Maree Burgess. For the past thirty years, Maree has worked with numerous leaders, teams and organisations all over Australia, helping them communicate more effectively to get the results they are looking for. Maree began her career as a registered nurse working at a major trauma hospital in Melbourne, Australia – an expected job for daughters in the family at the time. Followed by several senior roles in banking and over seventeen years as an expert behavioural consultant, she is equipped with the resolve and knowledge to connect and inspire any mix of people. Maree is also the author of multiple books. Her latest book, "Level Up - How Managers Learn to do Less and Be More" is full of frameworks, tools, and case studies to equip you to lead at the right level and at any level. We discuss at length Maree's definition of Memorable Leadership means. She shares that a memorable leader is someone that people remember, someone that people talk about in the future, someone that has makes a positive impact on other's careers and life decisions. So the question is – are you leading and managing in a way that makes you memorable? Enjoy this latest episode of Unleashing Brilliance. Website: https://mareeburgess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mareeburgess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burgessmaree/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maree_burgess/ Contact Details Web: www.mareeburgess.com Phone: 0419 106 343 Email: maree@mareeburgess.com Link to free download - 2 chapters of Level Up If you want to find out how to level up yourself, download 2 free chapters of 'Level Up, helping managers do less and be more', https://mareeburgess.com/downloads/level-up-chapter-1

7 Business Success Habits - I recently interviewed Michelle Gregory, Founder of Promotional Products, during one of my Masterclasses for my Elevate Program. She shared with me and the viewers how she incorporated seven success habits into her business to grow it into a multi-million dollar enterprise. Enjoy

SOLO EPISODE | Your Imposter Syndrome Is Serving No-one Self-doubt is exhausting, and it gets in the way of real progress. The curated content found every day on social media certainly doesn't help. We're bombarded with opportunities to compare and contrast our lives with the lives of others. We're so busy observing what everyone else is doing that we start feeling completely inadequate. In the Harvard Business Review article ‘Overcoming imposter syndrome', author Gill Corkindale shares that, ‘Imposters suffer from chronic self- doubt and a sense of intellectual fraudulence that override any feelings of success or external proof of their competence. They seem unable to internalise their accomplishments, however successful they are in their field'. You know exactly what I'm talking about! Let's quit the negative self-talk. Stop focusing on what others are doing and achieving. And remember - this is your race to run.

Solo Episode – Doubling Down vs Lost in the Shiny Stuff Unleashing brilliance requires you to double down on what you are good at and to take ownership of your next actions. Maintaining your focus exactly where you or your business needs it for growth is key for momentum. Easier said than done, right? What I see happening way too often is: We follow shiny stuff …because it's more exciting We enter comparison mode…and suddenly we are out of our lane and trying to be someone else (and guess what? Comparison-it is often then quickly invites self-doubt to the party!) We take on too much…and get overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done – yesterday! And instead of moving forward, we start spinning and getting nowhere fast. I shared on my YouTube channel and in my Elevate community 3 strategies to doubling down on what really needs to be done to get momentum back in your business. Given the response, I thought I'd take the audio and drop it into my podcast as part of a new series of solo episodes that I will be publishing here each month. If you like this and would like to access more free training pop on over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/networkinglounge

Cheesy, Ziggy, Benny and Funky George are four of the most incredible teachers on leadership I've ever had the pleasure of learning from (true!). They taught me about the power of trust, authenticity and courage. I met them during a unique and experiential training session run by latest guest, Linda McGregor, founder and CEO of Four Legged Sages. Yep — the four teachers are horses. The wonderful thing about horses is that they have no hidden agenda, are masters of emotional intelligence and they have an ability to allow us to see ourselves for what we really are. For example: • Do we behave in a way that's congruent to what we think? • Does our body language match what we're saying? • Are we really building trust with an individual or are we behaving superficially? ‘Most of us never really think about how leadership “happens”,' explains Linda. ‘We enter the workplace, we are the boss, or someone is our boss, we try to give direction or follow direction. Sometimes it works and sometimes it breaks down due to a lack of respect, the presence of friction and stress. At worst this leads to a breakdown of positive relationships and eventually work culture. Being chosen as a leader is a different concept, where you need to earn the right to lead, to earn respect and loyalty. To do this you must prove you are worthy to be the leader, that you can be trusted to hold the “reins” of the team and guide them to success safely and fairly. Being a leader means people choose to follow you.' Linda McGregor has spent her career working all sides; marketing, advertising, strategy and business development. With over 30 years' experience; client and agency sides in the UK, Asia & Australia, then, in 2003, founding leading insight consultancy, All About Eve, she has wide expertise of creating & leading teams & businesses in a variety of set-ups, markets & categories. Her twin passions in life – her work delivered ‘aha' insights about people, and her long-time hobby around horses - inspired her teamwork & leadership training offshoot, Four Legged Sages. Here she blends threefold - social and neuroscience insight, her own leadership & teamwork expertise, the unique wisdom from horse-herd dynamics & “horse whispering”. To connect with Linda McGregor Linked In: Linda McGregor https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-mcgregor-aa702b1/ Four Legged Sages (https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-legged-sages/) Website: www.fourleggedsages.com.au To connect with me: support@janinegarner.com.au

In 2012 Donna Thistlethwaite experienced a mental health crisis which culminated in her jumping off a bridge. Regarded as an enthusiastic and competent HR professional, her mental health quickly altered when a workplace challenge triggered an unravelling of her life. Today Donna is an award-winning entrepreneur and an accomplished speaker/trainer on mental health and resilience. She frequently shares her journey and insights to empower and equip leaders and individuals with strategies to build resilient individuals and teams and mentally healthy workplaces. Donna is an accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Resilience at Work (R@W) Facilitator. She is also a highly regarded keynote speaker to the corporate and conference market. Donna's story was featured on an episode of Australian Story which aired in August 2017. Contact details: donna@mentally.com.au Digital handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnathistlethwaite/ www.donnathistlethwaite.com.au www.mentallywellthy.com.au

For something different Rebecca Saunders interviews Janine Garner about her visions, views and outlook on life.

Kylie Ryan is a Performance Coach for visionary leaders.She is a master of her craft and has spent years developing the skills, frameworks and strategies to help coaches, entrepreneurs and change-makers ensure they have the mental clarity, professional precision and internal foundations to lead their movements and fulfil their missions.  During this podcast we chat about Kylie's childhood and how this shaped the work she does now and the moment she realised what she has been put on this planet to do. Kylie believes there are three key areas we all have to work on when it comes to unleashing our true brilliance: Own your mission – it's important that we connect into something that is bigger than ourselves. Develop mastery – having that integrity to back what you say you can do and to deliver on those priorities. Become magnetic - it's not about faking it till you make it, but more about the integration of your whole self, so that you can make the impact that you want to make. To connect further with Kylie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylieryan https://mymindcoach.com.au/

My latest guest, Renée Giarrusso, asks: What is it that you need to do to start being a human being and not a human doing? What do you need to let go of? What do you need to let in? Renée is a sought after communication, leadership and mindset expert obsessed with working with those seeking growth to help them realise and achieve their limitless potential. She is an accomplished speaker, author, educator, and coach who works with leaders, teams and organisations to energise mindset and accelerate communication and leadership to lift culture and performance. She is obsessed with working with those seeking growth to help them realise and achieve their limitless potential which results in increased performance and success. Renée published her first book Limitless Leadership - A guide to leading from the inside out in 2016 and co-authored Leaders of Influence in 2018. In March 2021, her third book Gift Mindset - Unwrap the 12 Gifts to Lead and Live a Life of Purpose, Connection, and Contribution was published and is available in bookstores nationwide and online globally. Renée had worked with thousands of clients from around the world and across 24 industries at all levels. If you believe you have more to give.  That there is more for you to do listen is as Renée shares her thoughts around achieving your limitless potential. Renée can be found at: www.reneegiarrusso.com www.giftmindset.com

What would compassion and love allow you to do if they were sat beside you right now? This is one of the key questions Maree McPherson asks on this podcast. With a strong belief that impact follows insight, Maree's gifts bring organisations to life through what she sees, hears and feels. Maree helps develop organisations into legacies by assisting people in thinking and making sense of what they discover. She believes we are all capable of more and shares so much personal reflection and insight in this conversation about how she made big decisions during her career. Maree's leadership experience spans over 35 years, including a Chief Executive in a peak body and a regional development organisation. Initially trained in social welfare, Maree started her career in case management with children's services and assisted people with intellectual disabilities. Now, her clients include ambitious individuals and leading organisations. Maree has worked with individual leaders and leadership teams within organisations to embrace lifelong learning and create a legacy. Maree is the author, of 2 books - Cutting Through the Grass Ceiling – Women Creating Possibility in Regional Australia and her latest book Worthy, Stop Mauling Your Mojo. Straighten Your Self-Talk and Create an Intentional Life was released in September 2021 (available at Amazon, Booktopia and directly from Maree at mareemcpherson.com.au). Maree is also one of the 4.1% of coaches in Australia and New Zealand, serving as a member of the International Coach Federation

From being bullied in the schoolyard for being and looking different to building a global production company, owning a purpose-built film studio in Sydney and the creator of a multitude of online courses including her signature program "The Video Accelerator", in this conversation Rebecca shares her own personal story into finally stepping into her spotlight. This conversation is a hugely personal one where Rebecca shares the moment she finally decided to embrace who she is and step out publicly without wearing the wigs she's worn for so long….you'll have to take a listen. At the age of 22, Rebecca packed a small bag and booked a one-way ticket to Sydney with her laptop and just $500 in her pocket as she boarded that plane. She had a dream of living in Australia and building her own company to sponsor herself to stay here. Fast forward a decade, Rebecca is described by her clients as a video ninja and sought after video strategist who builds brands with impactful video content and live virtual events. Rebecca has built a global production company, has a purpose-built film studio in Sydney where she produces live virtual events and education content, and has a selection of online courses including her signature program "The Video Accelerator" to help make our video journey's just that little bit easier.

“If the fire is in you explore, experiment and find a way to follow it.” Sarah Pavillard is a Weapons Engineer and the founder and CEO of ADROITA, a defence professional services, engineering and advisory firm. She is obsessed with finding simple solutions inside complex problems, and helping businesses transform to meet their future needs. She seeks opportunities for businesses to collaborate with defence industry, and translates technical requirements into plain objectives for those businesses to take advantage of opportunities to secure their future. Sarah now manages a fast-growing team within ADROITA of talented defence and industry professionals, all of whom are committed to the purpose of engineering success for sovereign capability. Sarah loves working with leaders to help them identify the true value of their capability and capacity, to harness opportunities to pivot into the defence supply chain, and in doing so futureproof their businesses. In this podcast we chat about: The importance of - continuous learning and crafting of mastery - Surrounding yourself with a team of mentors -How team, their experience and smarts, are the key to navigating future challenges - The significant changes impacting our world in the next few years. Enjoy

Karen Faehndrich's ethos is: “Dwell on possibilities. Creative foresight. Listen to connect. Courageous Adventures. Spirit of grace. Compassion and fortitude.” Karen has gained a depth of specialist expertise as a member of Global Executive teams and Global Talent Development and D&I Advisory Boards where she represented the APAC region to set the agenda globally for thought leadership in, business growth, talent, executive performance, governance, future of work, culture, diversity & inclusion, agility and change initiatives.   With global experience working in Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and overseeing business operations in the Arabian Gulf and South Africa Karen has applied a diversity lens to provide equity and access, flexed solution design and growth strategies and navigated the social and cultural nuances to inspire individuals and build communities of excellence.  During this podcast Karen generously shares her leadership journey and lessons learnt along the way including: ✅ You can always find a way ✅ You don't need to win to take joy from what you are involved in ✅ Trust and humility are key leadership skills. Enjoy

Michelle Cox is a corporate turned creative with over 25 years of executive leadership experience in a variety of National and Global Executive roles across a range of industry sectors. In addition to being a CEO, COO & CMO for several well-known brands, an entrepreneur at heart, Michelle has acquired and started a number of companies throughout her career as well. These days Michelle has a ‘portfolio career' which means she gets to do lots of fun, interesting things every day that are incredibly varied. She's held a Director role on the Board of Tourism Tasmania for the past six years; is a Non-Executive Director on the boards of two ASX listed companies Experience Co (ASX:EXP) and BSA Limited (ASX:BSA); and continues to be a shareholder in the marketing communications agency group Bastion Collective, she part-founded ten years ago. Michelle is passionate about living an unconventional life and encouraging others to embrace imperfection more. In 2019 Michelle founded The Wabi Sabi Series. This company includes a podcast and book series of short, impactful books centring around topics we don't often talk about. Taking her ‘corporate turned creative' venture further, the past year has seen Michelle transform what started as a ceramics hobby into a successful new business making tableware for clients and she recently opened Sydney's newest Makers Studio & Retail store, Atelier 9 - Avalon, with the purpose of connecting community through creative endeavours. Listen in as we discuss the concept of taking ownership of this life you have now, embracing imperfection and loving the person that you are. Find out more about Michelle at Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejcox/ Insta: @michelle.j.cox|  @thewabisabiseries | @atelier9_avalon Facebook: @wabisabiseries Podcast: Wabi Sabi Series Websites:  www.wabisabiseries.com | www.atelier9.com.au

A combination of fortune, luck and what makes you as a person is a very thing that sets you apart.Wise words from my latest guest Antoinette Colbran. Antoinette led the idyllic life of a wealthy Sydney family. Life was wonderful - multiple homes, cars, boats and overseas holidays.  Kids in private school and no cares in the world as a result of her husband building a successful business. But then her world was turned upside down due to a sudden change in the law in the industry their family business was involved in.  Overnight the life they had enjoyed fell away and suddenly they had to sell up, find cash and lost everything. So what happens when you hit rock bottom? How do you rebuild your life? Somehow Antoinette found the resilience to rebuild -  it was about: -Being brave enough to face the reality -Being brave enough to work out the options with that she had -Being brave enough to reach out and ask for help -Being brave enough to take one step forward every day -Being brave enough to realise it was up to me She now runs her own business, Benchmark Experts providing expert witnesses in the medical, engineering and work health and safety space to law firms.  She has run this business for over 20 years. Antoinette is a speaker and has also published the book, “Great Handbag – don't forget your Briefcase” – a book she wrote as a cathartic measure to help with the shock and the pain endured when things changed so rapidly for her and her family. To contact Antoinette:-    www.antoinettecolbran.com.au Enjoy

Tina Tower is an award-winning, serial entrepreneur who has founded and sold several businesses and franchises.  Tina started her first business at the age of 20, that went from being a small suburban tutoring centre and educational toy store, to a licence program and then a franchise. After 5 years of franchising Tina opened 35 Begin Bright centres with 120 staff. After Begin Bright was acquired by an International education company in 2016, she started business coaching other people to scale their serviced based business. Tina found herself repeating a lot of the same fundamentals again and again to people who were paying top dollar for private coaching. So, she put the repetitive content into an online course. It went off! To put location freedom to the test, Tina set off to travel the world for a year with her husband and two children, visited 28 countries - all while growing the online business in a couple of hours a day. Tina has helped hundreds of people package their expertise into an online course and launch it to the world. Her advice: -Own your spotlight – drop that façade and be who you are -Own your expertise – identify what it is that you are known for -Own every action and treat everything as a curious experiment -Own the simplicity – design a simple, easy and frictionless business that is scalable. Tina is the author of two books, One Life - How To Have The Life of Your Dreams and Million Dollar Micro Business and she is on a mission to help 100 women build a $1 million business by 2025. Enjoy

James Cooper is a filmmaker and videographer. He got his first film camera when he was 5 years old. The son of an award-winning Television director, he always had a love for film and storytelling. As he shared on this podcast, “Information by itself doesn't move people.  It's the stories that people share that move people.” James believes that there is a SIGNATURE STORY inside everyone, that can transform your business. This story is unique to you and it is one that needs to be told.  And yet for so many perfectionism gets in the way. As James shares,, “perfectionism is a thief of life” getting in the way of the very legacy that all of us should be leaving, our story. During this conversation we get to hear all about James's childhood on set with his dad.  How he learnt on the job watching the masters at play and the moment he stepped in to his own spotlight to do the work that he does now. We discuss: -       How trusting in yourself is key -       The confidence to own your own voice, to stand out and be different -       How your story is valid and your unique fingerprint -       And James challenges us all to own and share our story as opposed to letting others create it for you. Enjoy

Holly Ransom is a globally renowned content curator, powerful speaker and master questioner with the belief that if you walk past it, you tell the world it's okay. Named one of Australia's 100 Most Influential Women by the Australian Financial Review, she has delivered a Peace Charter to the Dalai Lama, was Sir Richard Branson's nominee for Wired Magazine's ‘Smart List' of Future Game Changers to watch and was awarded the US Embassy's Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Leadership Excellence in 2019. Having interviewed the likes of Barack Obama, Richard Branson, Billie Jean-King and Condoleezza Rice, Holly fights complexity with curiosity, apathy with empowerment and fear with fact. As a Fulbright scholar and Harvard Kennedy School Class of '21 fellow, Holly is a recipient of the prestigious Anne Wexler Public Policy Scholarship, allowing her to action social and economic inclusion by connecting people with the decisions that affect their lives. Soon to release her book The Leading Edge, Holly helps people harness their own potential to lead by asking better questions, thinking beyond biased answers and building collective momentum for change. The Leading Edge, Holly brings the real- world leadership lessons of so many diverse thinkers and pioneers she's met to the fore. Holly was identified early as a dynamic thought leader, asked to Co- Chair the G20 Youth Summit in 2014, the United Nations Coalition of Young Women Entrepreneurs in 2016, and becoming the youngest Director ever to be appointed to an Australian Football Club. Holly's podcast ‘Coffee Pods' was named in the top ten business podcasts to listen to by the Sydney Morning Herald in 2018, and Holly has been recognised as a LinkedIn Influencer and a credible content producer by the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Herself an accomplished company director, Holly has compressed a power- packed career into a decade, spanning corporate, non-profit and public sectors. As founder and CEO of consulting firm Emergent, Holly has led real- world results with clients such as P&G, Microsoft, Virgin, Cisco and KPMG. Holly has also been a regular on the likes of The Drum and QandA.

Melissa Browne is an ex-accountant, ex-financial advisor & ex-working till she drops. Nowadays she's a best-selling author, financial educator, business strategist & mentor and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping women particularly also live a life by design not default. In this episode we talk about: ✅ The risk that cultivating busyness has on achieving our potential ✅ How understanding and owning your story creates the freedom for growth ✅ The 4 x money types and how to create the right habit that works for you ✅ The result of Melissa asking herself – what would I do if fear wasn't in the way? Mel is the author of three books: the illustrated business book More Money for Shoes, the coffee table book of financial fairy tales, Fabulous but Broke and the global best- seller Unf*ck your finances. Her current book, Budgets Don't Work (but this does) dives further into understanding your Money Story, Money Environment and Money Type and developing great financial habits that work for your unique Financial Phenotype. Mel is CEO of the financial education business for women who want to financially grow up, melissabrowne.courses, Director of Business at the long-day Early Learning Communities, Thinkers,inq and up until she sold the business for seven figures in 2019, she was CEO of the award-winning accounting and advisory firm A&TA (Accounting & Taxation Advantage). Three very different businesses that all are pushing the boundaries in their fields, questioning what is possible and disrupting their industry in order to create the best possible results for their communities.

Does fear stop you from doing the very thing you would love to do? Is fear the loudest voice in your head? Does fear control you? What if you could turn fear into your friend vs your foe? This is the lifelong passion and work of my latest guest and friend Dr Amy Silver.  Dr Amy believes that when we learn to quieten our fear voice we can all become more powerful versions of ourselves. Dr Silver has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Masters in Forensic Psychiatry, Masters in Performance, Bachelor with Honours in Psychology and further therapeutic training in cognitive therapies such as Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Compassion Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. She has published widely in academic journals and more accessible magazines and now publishes fortnightly in a popular business-focused blog/vlog called Silverlinings She is a contributing author in many books including the acclaimed Oxford Handbook of Behavioural Experiments (for Oxford University), forthcoming collaborations Unite (ed. Julia Steel) and What's Next? (Hagen, Butler and Hodgson). She is the author of the books Conversations Create Growth for managers and Brace for Impact (both available on her website). Her new book The Loudest Guest: How to control your fear is available through all good bookshops, Amazon and Booktopia. Enjoy

Ep 113 - Finding Purpose Through Heartbreak w/ Nikki Shah, founder & CEO The Muse Nikki's backstory is an incredible example of reinvention and evolution. But it was in the heartbreak she experienced in her 30s that she found her purpose. A purpose that will ultimately become a game changer for so many. She is unstoppable, some people would see her life being full of tragedy, but she has turned every chapter of her life so far into something that has become a truly amazing story. She has an energy and presence that stops anyone in their tracks. Nikki grew up in the North of England, with her Kenyan parents and younger brother Vee. Nikki was bullied at school, for the colour of her skin, for her cultural background, and even bullied by a school teacher at the age of 9. At the age of 15 she moved (without her parents) to Florida to join an international tennis academy but then a major injury ended her dreams of a career on the tennis court. Nikki retrained as a physio and joined the Huddersfield Giants rugby league team. This was challenging in itself, even walking into a male rugby locker room for the first time was a shock after the days of all whites in a tennis club. After several years, Nikki moved to London where she set up her own practise concentrating on sports injuries. Following a trip to Australia to visit her best friend, she fell in love with the place and lifestyle and decided to make the bold move to complete her masters at the University of Sydney, another pond crossed. This then led to feeling that a career in physiotherapy was unsustainable forever, and she decided to move into the corporate space as a recruiter. During working in Sydney, her partner was diagnosed with cancer, Osteosarcoma, he was aged 30. What was to follow was years of working full-time while being his carer, his best friend, his side-kick. When Mike was diagnosed as terminal, Nikki found that the company she was working for found it hard to navigate, as did she. Searching for support and education for all involved, she found nothing, so she did what many passionate, driven person does, she decided that she would be the one to set up the help others needed. Nikki established MyMuse in Nov 2019 - a social impact business that bridges the gap for employers and employees going through cancer, a life altering illness or a carer journey. She delivers proactive solutions for when this happens in their workforce and how to support the individual as well as the rest of the team or even company. MyMuse has been the finalist to the Blackmores Women + Wellness awards and winner of The Hub Flexi Impact Program. LISTEN IN

Not to be discouraged by some challenges during the early part of his life, Sandro Forte has built one of the UK's most successful and highly respected businesses, with individual and corporate recognition and awards too lengthy to list. Yet, by his own admission, Sandro is an ‘ordinary guy' who simply believes – and demonstrates day to day – that determination and a will to win are prerequisites for success. During this conversation we talked about – amongst so many things… -Choosing not to join the Discouragement Club -How every choice is a positive one -How we can train our subconscious to be successful -We can choose between discipline or regret but without discipline it always ends in regret Sandro has excelled at just about everything he has done; captaining and playing golf, hockey and soccer at national level. His book, ‘Dare To Be Different' has sold over 400,000 copies, across more than 80 countries – and it is now published in 8 languages. Sandro has been voted ‘Top Conference Speaker' in all five continents and is described by many as ‘warm,' ‘engaging,' ‘dynamic, ‘funny,' ‘captivating,' ‘hugely motivating,' and ‘a brilliant communicator.' His success strategies have made him one of the most sought after speakers in the world today. His keynote presentations have captivated hundreds of thousands of people and transformed businesses such as Virgin Atlantic, Lloyds Bank, The BBC, Apple, BMW, Prudential, Mercedes, AIA, MetLife, AXA, HSBC, AVIVA, Hilton Hotels, Yahoo and Microsoft. His Success Masterclass programmes have been voted the best sales and marketing workshops in 18 countries – with a guarantee to improve personal performance by a minimum of 30% in just 90 days. Sandro Forte clearly knows the secrets to success and he shares them, using simple, practical and transferable ideas, to help others achieve their objectives. Enjoy

Gabrielle Dolan can tell a story or two and she shares in her LinkedIn profile, “Most likely I developed this skill being one of eight children and looking for ways to get attention.” Gabrielle is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker and educator on real communication and business storytelling. Her clients include the Obama Foundation, Telstra, EY, Accenture VISA, Australia Post, National Australia Bank, Amazon and Vodafone just to name drop a few. Plus she is the best selling author of six books. Bringing humanity to the way business people communicate isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. Her dedication to the industry was recognised when Gabrielle was awarded the 2020 Communicator of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators Asia Pacific region. Listen in as we chat about: -       How personal failure can lead to success -       The power of storytelling to influence more and drive change -       Why authenticity is all about staying true to yourself. Enjoy

What’s the biggest contribution you can leave on the world? How intentional are you really being in your conversations with others? These were just a couple of the topics we deep dived into during this conversation. Shane Hatton is a developer of remarkable people leaders. He believes that when we invest in developing leaders the impact that we can have collectively will be exponential. Shane partners with organisations to close the leadership gap between their people leaders and executive-level leaders allowing them to be less transactional and more strategic. He is an expert in leader communication blending his experience in business and psychology to help leaders communicate and connect with greater confidence, clarity and impact. Shane is the author of ‘Lead The Room – Communicate a Message That Counts in Moments That Matter’, a trainer and speaker based out of Melbourne, Australia. He is also a member of the Forbes Global Coaches Council and a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. Enjoy.

Elisa has predicted the future many times. She predicted the winner of The Voice, Australia 2019 and 2020, MasterChef Australia 2020, and the US Presidential Election 2020, using the Maven Data method. That was just for fun in her spare time. We talked about this and so much more during this podcast – including the use of social media and multiple other reference points that can be uses to measure human sentiment and emotion to predict future behaviour. Elisa launched Maven Data in June 2020 (during Covid) as the world’s first AI-powered strategic market research agency that predicts the future without bias. Maven Data offers a new era of market research using petabytes of the world’s online content to measure consumer engagement and emotion to uncover predictive industry trends. Elisa Choy is an economist and data strategist with a magic eye for data. She is a sought-after speaker who elegantly translates big data and AI into engaging and thought-provoking stories on human behaviour, society, culture and business. Elisa simplifies business problems with a unique blend of strategy, finance, economics and data, and she does this with conversational ease connecting people to technology. She has worked with Australia’s leading brands, government, large and small companies from SMEs to ASX10 including Woolworths, Caltex and Seven West Media. Her vision is to enable leaders with data to navigate change and make the right decisions with confidence. You can follow her insights on Linkedin, Youtube, Instagram and Twitter. Enjoy

It was fabulous to hear the multiple facets of Donna’s past–from childhood through work–what she has learnt about herself and ultimately how all these experiences have resulted in her being one of the best in the business. Donna is passionate about making work work and enhancing a large amount of time we spend in our workplace (too much, for many) to ensure it is effective and productive, as well as enjoyable...so that ultimately, we become better humans outside of work. We discuss:-How COVID-19 created a new ‘Adaptive Capacity’ that has unlocked the opportunity to operate differently-The importance of carving off 20% of your day to stop, think and create-Why a crucial part of unleashing our own brilliance is to identify when we do our best work and to give ourselves permission to structure our days around this awareness-The need to continually learn from others BUT to not let this limit you. Donna has authored 8 books and her CV includes Manager of Theatre, Sports & ConcertTours for the UK-based Keith Prowse; Asia–Pacific Organisational Development Manager for Ford Motor Company in Shanghai, China; as well as roles at Telstra, Qantas & Ernst & Young.She has worked with managers and leaders throughout Australia and Asia–Pacific for over 20yearsdeliveringpractical skills, training, workshops and facilitation to corporates—such as Nissan Motor Company, Jetstar, Medibank Private and Ford Motor Company—so they learn to manage their people well and produce great performance and results. Her mantra: when we decide to be intentional, we can surprise ourselves with what we can achieve.

Obsessed with helping high-achievers progress their work without sacrificing health, relationships, and future opportunities. Paul Farina is an Educator and the Author of The Rhythm Effect: A leader's guide in team performance. In recent times, Paul's latest research delves into the value of 'being in sync' with each other, our environments, systems, and products. Finding rhythm is the absence of doubt, hesitation, and friction - all things Paul has experienced as an ex-professional athlete, a Health Practitioner, a Business Owner, and a Corporate Leader. He now partners with leaders, teams, and organisations to engage with the real game we are all playing - The return we gain on our efforts. Listen in as Paul shares: -His own journey with burnout and the hard work ethic instilled to him as a child -This importance of being in sync – that it’s not about how hard you work; its about how well you synchonise -The 3 pillars to improving the rhythm in your life – humility, audacity and tenacity. Contact Paul at: www.paulfarina.com.au www.linkedin.com/in/paulfarinamelb

Imagine Sir Richard Branson tapping you on the arm, looking you in the eye and telling you, ‘I see you’! Well that’s exactly what happened to Kiri-Maree Moore Kiri-Maree is on a mission.  She challenges all of us to master the muscle of humanity and human intelligence, to put humanity at the centre of decision making.  Only then does she believe that we will truly be able to close the gap from problem to solution as we unlock the unlimited potential and possibility that exists within all of us. Kiri-Maree is a global influencer, innovator and future thinker. She partners with world leaders from leading companies, successful entrepreneurs, cutting edge innovators and global movements. But as she shares in this podcast – her life has been one of extremes. From a traumatic childhood and teen life to now leaving a legacy as a nomadic CEO, a wife, a mama of 6 and a Gigi to three grandkids.  These extremes have given Kiri-Maree a unique perspective and super power; an ability to disrupt patterns and turn ‘It’s impossible’ into ‘what if we could!’ So much to love in this conversation.  I left feeling inspired, motivated and fuelled up to commit to being part of the change.  I hope you do too.

I first met Felicity when we were sharing a stage back in early 2019 – and I was immediately blown away by all she had achieved at such a young age, her passion for making the impossible possible and her drive to really make a difference. Felicity is an award winning inspirational speaker, entrepreneur and engineer passionate about diversity. As a founder of two social enterprises, Felicity has shifted the perception of engineering with thousands of young people and companies. She has been named as a Superstar of STEM, one of the Financial Review BOSS Magazine’s Young Executives of the Year in 2016 and named as one of Australia’s ‘100 Women of Influence’ at just 26 years old. With a background in Civil Engineering, Felicity has delivered Australia's mega infrastructure projects for over 10 years. Felicity applies the design principles learnt in her professional career to engineer a better society. By co-founding and leading companies Power of Engineering and Machinam, Felicity has increased diversity in the people who design our world – engineers and inspired thousands of students across Australia into engineering and mathematics. In this podcast we discussed: - Inventing as a child - Building and scaling business - Millennial leadership and the changes we need to drive future thinking. Enjoy

My favourite quote from this podcast is, ‘Perfection erodes connection.’ How often has this got in the way of your confidence, of your self-belief, of your courage to step up and unleash your brilliance? Erika is an international confidence coach and popular 5 star podcast host. Described as ‘The Cardi B of the personal development world’, Erika is a full-flavoured, spicy inspirational speaker, with a large dose of heart and humour. After surviving many traumatic experiences, from childhood sexual abuse, being in and out of the foster care system, car accidents and a whole lot of loss, Erika is a beaming and beautiful example of how you can heal your personal story to transform trauma into triumph; to transform self-doubt into brilliance. So many gems in this episode including conversations around: -       How the pressure we put on ourselves is a killer of confidence -       The need to give the inner voice the airtime it needs – because your life is already telling you about the work you need to do to change things up -       Why we need to constantly question who we are -       The best ROI is always the investment you make in yourself Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/networkmatrix for more!

Nicola believes that too many of us are selling ourselves short and that it’s way more important to be seen as an expert amongst your audience that it is your peers. As the author of 5 books, most recently “Into the Spotlight” and “Visible" her overarching message is one of how to cut through the noise online, stand out from the crowd and become the rock star of your industry. All so your business can thrive. Nicola Moras is a self-confessed ‘bad-ass’! She’s passionate about helping business owners generate results using social media and digital marketing – without the bullshit. This means actually getting a financial return on investment in the form of revenue. Over the years, she has helped thousands of people around the world with their social media and digital marketing strategies to create visibility, impact and profits. She wholeheartedly believes that you are your best and most important asset and that you should become omnipresent on social media. Through your digital marketing efforts, you will get results. She believes in the power of you. Enjoy

Ben Frederiksen has been a member of the Leadership team of Uber Eats, ANZ, worked globally for PwC Consulting and in Industry in roles across many disciplines. These include Operations, Sales, Service, Strategy, CX, Commercial Finance and in General Management. Inspired by his experiences across the spectrum of growth, he founded a growth advisory delivering practical advice to help companies ‘Innovate and Grow’ faster. This is fueled by his own experiences and extensive research of hyper-growth organisations. In this podcast we talked about reinvention, seeking out perspectives to unlock ideas and adopting a learning agility. You can find out more about by visiting www.innovate-and-grow.com In this podcast Ben also talks to two products to facilitate innovation: • Growth Diagnostic: https://innovate-and-grow.com/help-us-grow-1 • Remote Working Toolkit: https://innovate-and-grow.com/help-us-work-remotely-1

I was once asked – “What do you do for fun, Janine?  When was the last time you played?” What if you were told that the power of play fuels your brain power. That learning to thrive at work and at home would boost your productivity and performance, unleashing your brilliance to do more? So many were exhausted at the end of 2020.  Burnout was on the increase, zoom fatigue a daily occurrence and the exhaustion of balancing work and life as we were working from home didn’t always lend itself to much fun or play. In this podcast episode I chat to Dr Jenny Brockis the author of 4 books with her latest being, Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life. As a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician and best-selling author, Dr Jenny’s vision is to enable everyone to be a happy, thriving human. She started life as the Principal GP of a group medical practice, then founded a workplace-based consultancy Brain Fit in 2009 specialising in brain health, mental wellbeing and social connection. Listen in as even those that know this stuff still fall off the wagon from time to time. Enjoy.

A true business leader and influencer, Naomi Simson is Australia’s most followed person on the business networking platform. She has authored two best-selling books Live What You Love, and Ready to Soar, and appeared as the #RedShark in four seasons of Shark Tank Australia. In this podcast we discuss: -       The importance of purpose in a business -       What leaders need to do today to lead in to tomorrow -       The importance of uniting people to a cause and holding them accountable -       Naomi’s passion for small business -       And why emotional resilience needs to be strengthened in all of us. Following the growth of Red Balloon and the experience economy Naomi co-founded the Big Red Group (BRG) with business partner David Anderson in 2017. With the shared purpose to ‘shift the way people experience life’, BRG  serves ‘activities’ to different audiences through its various marketplaces: RedBalloon, Adrenaline, Lime&Tonic, Redii.com. A proudly Australian owned and operated business its goal is to serve an experience sustainably every second by 2030. Enjoy

Constantly curious, forever the student and passionate about building cultural magnificence in her own organisation as well as helping other organisations do the same. Alison Hill is passionate about making work an extraordinary experience. Alison is a registered Psychologist and CEO of three-time AFR Fast 100 company, Pragmatic Thinking. She was awarded Educator of the Year in 2018, is an international keynote speaker and author of two best-selling books; 'Dealing with the Tough Stuff: How to achieve results from key conversations and Stand Out: A real world guide to get clear, find purpose and become the boss of busy. Alison is also the host and producer of one of Australia’s top podcasts, Stand Out Life Enjoy! Alison can be found at: Pragmatic Thinking https://pragmaticthinking.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/alihill LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fromalihill/

What if you were told that your own Ignorant Truths is getting in the way of progress? What opportunities could exist if you owned your Ignorant Truth to collaborate, learn and connect more? And how do you feel about the need for Ferocious Warmth is leadership? Tracey Ezard is an author of two books, ‘The Buzz – Creating a Thriving and Collaborative Staff Learning Culture’ designed for education leaders to support schools to bring about transformation in the classroom and ‘Glue. The Stuff that Binds Us Together to do Extraordinary Work’ for leaders across all sectors who want to lift beyond convention to create high performing teams. She is currently working on her third book ‘Ferocious Warmth: Connecting Heads and Hearts to Transform Education’. As a speaker, author, educator and mentor, Tracey helps teams thrive by focusing on building collaboration and learning.  Her Buzz Diagnostic has been used by over 400 schools and has had over 4000 educators participate. Tracey has run leadership programs for education and system leaders for over 15 years in all education sectors in a number of states and in New Zealand. She has presented in conferences on programs alongside educational global leaders such as Professors John Hattie, Michael Fullan, Carol Dweck and Lynn Sharrat, Maggie Farrar and Pasi Sahlberg. She builds the capacity of leaders and staff to create an energy buzz about the work and alignment on the future plans. She helps leaders and staff co-create and collaborate - and most importantly, learn deeply with each other as they do so. In this podcast we talked about: -       The duality of leadership -       The need for Ferocious Warmth amongst our leaders -       Creating the space for learning and unlocking the brilliance of others -       How our own assumptions, our Ignorant Truth, gets in the way. Find out more about Tracey and her work at www.traceyzard.com Enjoy