Unplug Your Self is a podcast that talks about your internal dialog and sets out to interview and share stories so that we can all be who we want to be.
The corporate ladder, often envisioned as a continuous upward trajectory, inevitably leads many to a plateau—a phase where growth seems to pause, and the path forward blurs. Episode 7 delves into this critical juncture, defined by the Harvard Business Review as a period marked by a perceived lack of upward mobility. With 74% of employees encountering this phase, it's a widespread challenge that demands attention. We explore the structural and personal causes of career plateaus, from limited promotion opportunities to skillset saturation. The repercussions are significant, leading to diminished job satisfaction and organisational commitment, with many professionals considering a departure from their current roles. Yet, it's not just about climbing the corporate ladder or securing promotions. Job satisfaction and feeling valued are equally crucial. The episode examines the case of Jane, a middle manager whose high performance goes unrecognised, leading to career frustration—a common narrative in the corporate sphere. However, career plateaus can also be reframed as opportunities for introspection and growth. We delve into the power of a growth mindset, as posited by Carol Dweck, and its role in transforming career plateaus into periods of learning and skill enhancement. For example, Mark, a marketing executive, leverages his plateau to up-skill in digital marketing, thereby reinvigorating his career trajectory. The episode also emphasizes the importance of revisiting career aspirations and harnessing both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations to maintain momentum. We share the story of Sarah, an IT professional whose clear vision and proactive leadership development propel her towards her goal of leading an IT department. Critical thinking and strategic planning are presented as essential tools for navigating career plateaus. Anna, an operations manager, uses critical thinking to identify new growth opportunities within her company's expansion, while Robert, a junior analyst, employs a detailed career plan to pave his way toward becoming a financial advisor. We also highlight the importance of taking calculated risks, as illustrated by Sophia, whose decision to lead a new sales territory leads to a breakthrough promotion. The episode concludes with practical strategies for career advancement, emphasising continual learning, networking, mentorship, and work-life balance. Emily's story of transitioning to a digital content role, Mike's networking success, and Jessica's work-life recalibration underscore the tangible steps one can take to overcome career stagnation. "Beyond the Plateau" is more than an episode—it's a roadmap for professionals at a crossroads, offering guidance to transform a career plateau from a stumbling block into a stepping stone for growth, satisfaction, and success. It's a reminder that the journey matters as much as the destination, and every plateau can become a new beginning with the right perspective and actions.
The journey to the pinnacle of corporate success is often romanticised as a straightforward climb. However, the reality is a treacherous ascent fraught with trade-offs and sacrifices. This episode examines the diverse motivations that drive individuals up the corporate mountain, from the allure of higher pay and prestige to the intrinsic satisfaction of impacting an organization. We look at the stories of industry titans like Marissa Mayer and Brian Acton, whose career choices reflect the spectrum of motivations and the varied definitions of success. While Mayer's intense work ethic propelled her to the top of Yahoo, Acton's decision to step down post-WhatsApp's acquisition by Facebook highlights the value he places on personal life and philanthropy. The episode underscores the importance of critical thinking and strategic career planning, likening the corporate journey to navigating a pyramid where opportunities narrow as one ascends. We draw inspiration from the careers of Sheryl Sandberg and Tim Cook, whose strategic moves and long-term planning exemplify the power of a well-thought-out career trajectory. Furthermore, we delve into the significance of mindset, aspirations, and motivation in career progression. We discuss how a growth mindset, as advocated by Carol Dweck, and intrinsic motivations can lead to greater job satisfaction and success, as evidenced by the careers of Mary Barra and Howard Schultz. Finally, we address the crucial aspect of making informed choices on the corporate ladder. Balancing trade-offs, aligning decisions with personal values, and maintaining a work-life balance are pivotal. We take cues from Susan Wojcicki's approach to leadership, which integrates her role as YouTube's CEO with her commitment to family and personal life. In conclusion, "The Corporate Ascent" is a guide for the ambitious professional. It's an episode that doesn't just chart the path to the top but also provides the wisdom to traverse it with one's values intact, ensuring that the summit reached is one of personal as well as professional fulfillment.
The race to financial success is a common aspiration, but does wealth truly equate to happiness? Research suggests there's a cap to how much happiness money can buy. With figures like Elon Musk highlighting the pressures of immense wealth, we're prompted to question what really drives satisfaction in the corporate world. This episode dives deep into the concept of perverse incentives, where actions driven by certain motivations can lead to unintended negative outcomes. We explore the Wells Fargo scandal as a case in point and emphasise the importance of aligning motivations with long-term satisfaction. The journey of Sheryl Sandberg serves as an inspiration for thoughtful career planning, while the principles of a growth mindset, as proposed by Carol Dweck, are highlighted as crucial for navigating the corporate landscape. The episode concludes with a reflection on the power of acceptance in one's career, drawing inspiration from the likes of Steve Jobs and Tony Hsieh. Join us as we challenge the status quo and redefine the path to genuine happiness in the corporate world.
In this episode, we unravel the essence of success in the corporate world. Success isn't just about luck or chance; it's a result of a complex interplay of psychological factors that influence career decisions and outcomes. We explore how defining personal success, understanding the psychological aspects of achievement, and cultivating a growth mindset can significantly impact one's career trajectory. Drawing inspiration from real-life examples like Steve Jobs and research insights from renowned psychologists like Carol Dweck, we delve into actionable advice for listeners. Whether it's reframing setbacks as learning experiences or understanding the power of effective career planning, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the corporate landscape with confidence and purpose.
The corporate ladder, a symbol of hierarchical progression in the professional world, often captivates individuals with promises of prestige, recognition, and financial rewards. However, true career satisfaction goes beyond titles and external validations. This episode begins by demystifying the corporate ladder, emphasising that success is subjective and varies from person to person. Societal norms and cultural expectations significantly influence our career aspirations. The pressure to conform to external markers of success can sometimes overshadow personal fulfilment. A study by Harvard Business Review highlights the pitfalls of such societal pressures, which can lead to career dissatisfaction. However, it's essential to recognise that individual definitions of success are paramount. Dr. Carol Dweck's insights on intrinsic motivation and the growth mindset underscore the importance of internal validation over external accolades. The episode then transitions into practical career planning strategies. It emphasises introspection, setting SMART goals, and continuously seeking growth opportunities. Real-world examples, like John's transition from a traditional software engineering role to a more fulfilling position in research and development, illustrate the power of aligning personal passions with professional pursuits. Furthermore, the episode delves into the significance of nurturing a growth mindset for career advancement. Embracing challenges, learning from setbacks, and being adaptable in the face of change are essential traits for professional growth. Lastly, the episode underscores the importance of defining personal aspirations and motivations. It differentiates between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations and stresses the need to align personal values with organisational goals for genuine career satisfaction. The episode concludes by addressing the challenge of career stagnation. Acceptance, adaptability, and a proactive approach are highlighted as key strategies to overcome stagnation and rediscover career passion.
The One Percent Problem refers to the small fraction of the global population that controls a disproportionately large share of wealth, leading to significant societal, economic, and ethical challenges. This episode delves into the factors contributing to the rise of the One Percent, including technological advancements, globalisation, and tax policies that favour the wealthy. The concentration of wealth among the elite has far-reaching consequences, perpetuating a system where opportunities and resources are skewed in favour of a privileged few. This raises questions about fairness, social cohesion, and the nature of a just society. The episode sheds light on the paradox of wealth, highlighting how, while wealth can drive economic growth and innovation, its extreme concentration poses significant societal challenges. These challenges include hampering social mobility, weakening the middle class, creating market distortions, and eroding social cohesion. Beyond the economic implications, the episode delves into the moral and ethical dimensions of extreme wealth. It explores the principles of distributive justice, which argue for a fair distribution of wealth, and contrasts this with views that see wealth accumulation as a product of individual effort and meritocracy. The episode emphasises the ethical responsibilities of the wealthy, including philanthropy, charitable giving, and corporate social responsibility, while also highlighting the need for structural reforms to address the root causes of wealth concentration.
In this enlightening episode, we navigate through the multifaceted dimensions of wealth and its profound impact on the human condition. We discuss the significance of wealth in meeting our basic needs and ensuring our physical and psychological well-being. The episode uncovers the paradox of wealth, highlighting how, beyond a certain threshold, the correlation between wealth and happiness diminishes, and an excessive focus on wealth accumulation can lead to strained relationships and compromised overall well-being. We also delve into the societal implications of wealth disparities, exploring how the concentration of wealth among a small fraction of the population can lead to a myriad of social problems, including reduced social mobility, increased social tensions, and diminished opportunities for individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The episode emphasizes the importance of addressing inequality and fostering a more equitable distribution of wealth to create a fairer and more inclusive society. Furthermore, we explore the psychological factors influencing the pursuit of wealth, examining how societal norms, cultural values, and individual psychological needs shape our attitudes, values, and behaviors related to wealth accumulation. The episode provides insights into how the pursuit of materialistic values can impact our overall happiness, life satisfaction, and interpersonal relationships. Drawing on a wealth of research and studies, including those by Kahneman and Deaton, Kraus and Keltner, and Pickett and Wilkinson, this episode offers a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between wealth and the human condition and prompts reflections on the pursuit of a fulfilling life beyond financial prosperity.
Unfortunately I have been a totally lazy ass! I have not been keeping up with my podcast and as a result a month has passed. My aim is to get back to it however and over the months I hope to make this happen.My guest this week is Paul Joe Hajj. One of the few people I work with who was bold enough to join me on my podcast. He’s a very interesting person and over the time I have gotten to work with him we have waxed lyrical about the human experience many times. I have always enjoyed these chats and thought it would be great to get to know him a bit more. The only part of this interview that was not up to my normal scratch was the accidental deletion of our first interview!! Paul was kind enough to do a take 2 and this the episode you are listening to today.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
This week I got the chance to interview a Mr Jordan Carmichael. Someone I have know for a time now. It all started with a phone call ironically. In a moment when I needed phone calls. I was just over 3 months past being made redundant and trying to start my own company. I was failing at that and I was angling to get a real job. At this point I was not getting much in the pipeline of opportunity and was near giving up. Then my phone rang. So what started out like any recruiter calling me quickly turned into a deeper and more meaningful conversation about what I was capable of. How I made an impact. What my real skills were. On that call Jordan pitched me the job that would begin the change I needed in my life. The one that would shift who I was professionally to the next realm. I can’t thank him enough for that. Though he may not know the full effect of what he did, I know I am.We sort of go COVID-19 crazy and wax lyrical about all the things that are going on in the world. We cover many topics and to be honest I am sure we could have gone on for many more hours. Both being family oriented, professional and ambitious, it is hard to rationalise the world. Especially when you can see the changes. I know I enjoyed talking through the various topics and I hope you do too!Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
This week I got the chance to interview Paul Armstrong. Paul and I go back some time to when I was working for a large corporate and he came in to bid on some work. He was referred via a network connection and was amazing at identifying the needs of the business as well as working out a plan of attack for building out a global digital presence for the company I was working for. While the work did not go ahead, I was able to maintain contact over the years following this. And as my life changed, I reached out to Paul for some mentorship in my next steps. He was more than happy to oblige. That being said, Paul was always happy to meet up, have a beer and hear what was going on. Often times it was a random encounter that lead to rekindling our meet ups but each and every time Paul met up with me with genuine enthusiasm. Keen to hear where I was at and what I was thinking. A true man of the people! Links for Mental Health in Australia:Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636Open Arms - 1800 011 046Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800Lifeline - 13 11 14MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self]) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps.Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
I’ve known Alex for a while now and have had some interest in who he is as a result of an overlapping role where he was in a broader working in conjunction with the company I currently work for. He has since moved on from that group and rightfully so. Alex and his business partner Jack started a company that was disrupting the parking game in Sydney and it was a true disruption to what was an untouched part of our everyday lives. That being parking spots. When I first met Alex he was just getting it all going. Looking for growth opportunities and fighting to start his start up. In speaking to him now I am happy to hear that his journey was one he has enjoyed. That in spite of the ups and downs, he is still focused on the future and working with the team he set out to do this venture with.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
We do not normally find ourselves having to change our entire lives. But in spite of what we have going on, our entire lives have changed. We have found ourselves uprooted from our normal patterns of social, work, family and now have to face the uncomfortable truth that self isolation, social distancing and an unknown future are what we are up against.This is not all doom in gloom however. We can choose the create the future we want by having a healthy mindset, ensuring we challenge our perspectives and generally be good humans. But it’s a choice. One we all have to make. Working from home is now more the norm and we are lucky to be in a world were we can respond this way. Our children will be home too and that should be seen a valuable time to shape their futures. Again, a health mindset is what is required to get through this on a mental wellbeing level.But our actions will speak louder than our words and #flattenthecurve matters here. Social distancing is a key thing that we know will help. Making smart choices here will help take the load off the healthcare systems and ensure we get through this and minimise the death toll as a result. Exposure is the only known control at this point while we wait to learn more as a vaccine is manufactured.Our livelihood are in question also as the markets take dive, business shut down and the way we spend money changes. What is your backup plan should you loose your job? Have you considered the consequences? It’s time to have a think about this and make sure you can not only protect your current job but also have another set of skills to fall back on to.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
This week is international womens week and I thought it would be fun to to edit some of my favourite excepts form the interviews I have had with the women who have done the show. It does take a bit longer to put these ones together but was well worth it. Listening to these interviews again I was inspired by the perseverance and strength each one of these women have. The journeys they have been on and the reminder that they trusted me enough to share these experiences with me.For more info on International’s Womens Day you can head to https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ and learn more. The theme this year is #EachForEqual which is a solid message. An equal world is an enabled world. How will you help forge a gender equal world Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
I don’t often find myself in such a frustrated state of mind. I tend to be somewhat fragile when it comes to how the world works. Especially when I feel it is completely broken. At each turn of the wheel I find one more system in place to keep the masses in check. And around each corner is yet another trick up the marketing sleeve to ensure we part with our cash for the things we do not truly need.There has to be a moment in our history where it all made sense to set this all up the way that it is. Right? It had to make sense to the human race to fight for and divide up our planet so that groups of people at the top could horde all the wealth. Right? So they could say they own a thing and then tax you. And then tell you that you need a thing they own so they could take the money they pay you to work, back and then charge you tax for the effort counting their money. Right? There must have been a moment in our history where this all made sense.So far the moment in our history where this all made sense has eluded me. I have not put a historians effort to figure it all out, but I am trying. I will also concede that a lot of good also happened as a result of the argument I am placing before you. However I believe that the system in place no longer fits in the world we live in. That the simple fact that a select few can horde the wealth, and I’m talking more money that large parts of the planets collective wealth, seems more like a perversion of an antiquated system than by someone being able to innovate in todays age. Yes, there is macro-innovation, where by someone invents a thing that generates wealth. Or starts a business that makes them wealthy etc but is off the back of the system that is rigged to do so.So why all this complaining. Well, it is becoming more and more evident to me that our collective knowledge is sinking. Our copy cat culture keeps us from questions. The fear based media outlets keep us buying what the big businesses or governments need us to buy. That our lack of time to learn is fleeting and that the effort required to have an opinion these days comes in headlines with no fact checking or actual conviction. So in a weird way, this podcast is a call to action. A challenge to all who listen to be better. Do more and act in a responsible way. Don’t be a zombie, be a better human.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
We often live our lives based on the lessons we were taught when we were young. Based on the ideas that were provided to us as part of the education we were given, as part of what our parents taught us, from what our mentors said to us. But it takes real guts to know when you are on the wrong path and seek to make the changes required to get you where you want to go. To know when that voice in your head is right and the denial you’ve been living off of should no longer be in the drivers seat.Today I sat down with Paul Caffin. I know Paul through my Crossfit box and over the last while gotten to know him a bit. But I was curious why a guy in Australia had decided to start his own mountain bike company. Primarily because I grew up mountain biking but also because it is a rare form of sport here Australia. Which is defiantly on the rise. But in the time I was working with him to get on the show he had also started the 75 Hard program which was ballsy as and we agreed to wait till he finished as that was something we could talk about as well.I was curious about the 75 hard program mainly because I love to challenge myself. I like to do hard things that stretch my mental game and when I look at what it takes to do the 75 hard program it’s right up my ally. What better way to stretch my mental game than to combine a number of mental obstacles for 75 days? If I’m telling the truth, I’ll do it, but I’m not sure when I will start.Links!• 75 HardThanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
Denial - “refusing to admit the truth or reality of something unpleasant”We have all had that moment when we had to make a choice between eating the cookie or not eating the cookie. Or putting the ice cream in a bowl or just eating the whole pint. In a way this is a form of denial. A denial we engage to manage a diet or to challenge our self-control. Either way, it’s a choice you are actively making because you are complicit in the decision and can see the upside of the outcomes of the choice. Personal denial can be a good thing here. When we engage in personal denial like this there is generally a higher outcome we are looking to achieve and in this sense it’s a great thing to be doing. So long as it’s healthy. If it is not healthy then you need to have a look at your measurement of the outcomes you are looking to achieve. As an example, not eating properly, or at all to just loose weight may work in a controlled way but in an uncontrolled way is just an unhealthy option of self denial.But I am not talking about personal denial when I mention the word denial. I have been know to say that one of my favourite drugs is denial. When I say this, I am talking about the type of denial which falls into the psychological category. The type of denial that when confronted with it you straight deny its existence or skip past the reality of. This is a dangerous mental gambit and one that many of us are subject to. To say you are not in denial about anything is an understatement in my book. But each to their own. I have often been challenged by my own denial of problems and have ran with the scissors for a long time just hoping it will all work out. If anyone where to skate to close to my issues or problems I would find a way to dance around it or bold face lie to them about things. The later was something I did a lifetime ago, but even still, I find myself hiding in a bit of denial every once in a while.My question around denial really has to do with the fact that there are two versions of psychological denial. The bad version that I just described, and the version where you are active in the use of denial to achieve an outcome. This is why I talk about it like a drug. Mainly because I use denial to my advantage to work in difficult situations, life the life that I live, enter a room full of strangers and strike up conversations, you name it. There is not a moment where I am not using some form of denial to deal with complex situations. Let’s just take the example of walking into a room of strangers and being able to strike up a conversation. To do this I have to leverage denial around other views of me or what I am talking about in order to simply open the door and walk in. I have to leverage denial other ways too. Such as to how I might look or if I have even misread the room and acted in a way that does not work. No matter how I cut it, if I carry that mental baggage in it could possibly stop me from talking or even entering the room or going to the “thing” in the first place.So what talk about denial in the first place? Well I have been sort of in it a bit of recent. I am just coming to terms with an episode of denial around something that I hold dear and I am now in a place where I am going to try and do something about it. The weight of the doing is still there. I wish I was not in the position I am in, but I have to step up, own my shit and do something about it. Otherwise what is the point of carrying all these mental bags around? Why did I even waste my time to begin with? Whats the fucking point right! It’s also tied to the whole theory I have about getting whats only running on your inner monologue out. Because even if you are in denial, I believe you are still thinking about it. You know you are working against something yet you are sort of out of control about it all. But you know something is off. The trick is to know if it is you and if so, take some fucking responsibility for it!Links for Gazing into the Abyss!Podcast PageInstagramThanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
This weeks episode was all about mindset and how it plays out in team sports both for individuals and teams as well as coaches and how this is basically a parallel to life in general. My guest this week is Justin Scott from Performance Edge Hockey who has flow down to Australia to run a skating and skills clinic for the club I am part of. He has a great focus on building players up by focusing on their individual skills and has been coming to Australia for the last 3 years.Justin and I spent a fair bit of time focusing the impact of mindset and how it plays out but also dipped into the issues at play for coaches as well as individuals in todays age. I also brought up my issues around leadership and world that seems to be moving away from this due to fears of being trolled. Oh that tin foil hat snuck in too!Links for Justin Scott @ Performance Edge: Instagram | Website Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
I have been putting a lot of effort into the crafting of a persona who speaks his mind. Someone who is fearless in the face of is said and what needs to be said. But even though I am working to do this. I still struggle. I find myself not acting on what I want to say. What I want to do. This perplexes me. Why are there times where I hold back. What is it that is so overwhelming that I would not just reach out and ask someone if they are ok? Or say that I don’t like what they are doing?Recently there have been a few pieces of news down here in Australia. One pieces was about a teenage boy on a train cursing and then being asked to stop. He then stood over some pensioners in a threatening manner and was then quickly accosted himself by a few other train goers. He was actually choked by one man and then stood over himself for a time. The second piece of news was about a local volunteer fire fighter who told the PM of Australia to get F*cked on the news. He’d been fighting fires and was obviously fatigues and mentally stressed. He subsequently got fired for the volunteer fire service and a whole bunch of internet support went his way. So much so that in his hometown as the local, people from all over the world are putting money down to buy him drinks. The owner said that he’d never pay for a drink again.So why these two weird stories? Why am I asking about why I hold back. Why society holds back. Well on the surface, we are now a very risk adverse culture. The internet has neutered our collective ability to speak our minds. Main for fear that we will offend someone. That the outcome will be bad for our selves and therefore we hold back. Then there is the massive misrepresentation of your efforts. It’s all just a mess. But the bottom line is there is help out there. That you dont need to be alone in your struggle. You can ask for help and should do early. Dont live in this pressure cooker waiting to explode.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
I have to say I was somewhat blown away by this interview. Not because it was more or less than any of the other interview, but that there was this sort of depth and intimacy to it. Giv is an obvious professional. A capable person much like many of my guests. But also a confident person who is very much in tune with who she is and what she offers as a presence in a conversation. In retrospect I felt like I was sort of all over the place and it was Giv who kept me on track through this interview. I know this is just what I think and it is not necessarily the case. But it does speak to her ability to be present and in tune with the moment.Giverny Lewis is Sex therapist & Relationship Councillor. She has a background in social work and has worked for all sorts of organisations but when she realised that it just wasn’t the trajectory she was after she took a year off and decompressed. Upon returning home she kicked into studying Sociology. While she studied she was hungry for knowledge and though that academics was the pursuit but then transitioned into counselling when she realised the human connection side was so rewarding.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
We often sit in one place. Sort of stuck. Lacking the ability to move forward. Coming up with great excuses to not just do something. We all know what I’m talking about. Loosing weight, changing your diet, quoting smoking, drinking, changing your job or role, learning a new skill, asking for help. You name it, we all have the desire to change things. To step it up or move in some new direction. But we work against ourselves. We actually find ways to not start or if we do start, we tend to have a harsh failure based approach which gives us an easy out, or way to quit.Now you might be saying, fuck you Joe! I’m not like that! I have it all sorted out. I don’t suffer from motivation. And I will say back to you, great, but I am sure at one point you had to question this motivation. Ask yourself why you are doing it. Feel a sense of defeat. However, my argument is not that we lack the ability to to achieve things. My argument is that the simple act of starting something is the hardest part.Once you get moving. You find that “Why”. You are mostly set. The issue lies in the expectation that it will just happen. That if you buy running shoes you will automagically become a regular runner. That if you join a gym you will somehow loose weight. So while this is partially true, the deciding factor is your ability to persevere. To be agile in your approach. To measure yourself for success, not failure. Your view of what you want to become is like this romanticised thing. As an example, we would all love to join the gym and in a few month get the body of your idolised insta personality. The harsh truth is that there is shit tone of sacrifice to do this. Time, diet, lifestyle choices. You name it and it would ultimately have to be on the chopping block.The reality is that we all want something. We have goals we tell our selves. The ideas that will unlock the door and let us become the latest version of ourselves. We just don’t want to accept, nor put the work in to getting there. So my challenge for you is to remove all expectations in your pursuits. Set goals, yes! But engage in act of simply starting. Dance in the thought that the game is about moving forward in time. That the time required is liquid and you’ll know once you get there that the destination has been met. That once you get there, you recalibrate and set a new destination. Because at the end of the day, life is about the journey and not destination. It is only by being present in the journey that you will find your way, learn new things, see your achievements and set yourself up for success.So thats the deal humans! Get started and stick with it. You’ll do it in time. But be realistic about the amount of time it will take to get there. Because the more you get after what ever it is you want to start, the more the feeling of doing will happen. The better you will get at it. Because that the trick we want isn’t it? To feel like we did something? That while we here, we did more than we thought we were capable of.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps.Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
Today I got to sit down with Tim Kitching and talk about climate change, leadership, the nature of corporations, the gig economy and a few other aspects of life that we all try our best to get along with. Tim is a very interesting person in that he was once a KFC franchise guy, a police officer and now a coach to companies trying to get to the next level. It’s a fine art teaching leadership and it takes a leader to be courageous enough to do something like this. Tims journey in life lead him to the point where he was interested in working with leaders on being better leaders. He has spent quite a bit of time identifying the qualities of leadership and to be honest, has the balls to go into a company and let them know exactly what they lack in the leadership department. It’s refreshing!Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps.Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
Quite a lot has been running through my mind recently. Lots of activity. Lots of dialog. I came across a revelation which stemmed from a tweet that not all humans have an internal narrative. This was some what of a shock to me, but also some what revealing as well. The shock was mainly due to the fact that my assumption around this entire podcast had to do with the fact that we ALL have an inner narrative. Or Self Talk, as I reffer to it. But come to find out, some of us do not have this at all and that it manifests from abstract non-verbal thoughts is quite interesting. https://twitter.com/KylePlantEmoji/status/1221713792913965061To be honest it explains quite a lot about how many people deal with the world around them. Their own battle with their emotions and feelings. If I imagine being driving by abstract thought it really opens up how people respond to things. How they process. It most likely explains how people just don’t understand what you are explaining! Never the less, the more we know about how we operate mentally the better. I have also decided that my imposter syndrome needs to be dealt with. I have not been very active in various forums with my views and opinions around all of this. So today I actually decided to engage in a post on reddit which was around dealing with negativity, emotions and crying. https://www.reddit.com/r/emotionalintelligence/comments/ewjlss/how_do_you_get_yourself_to_accept_and_feel/fgk86zr/?context=3There are a few reasons I jumped in. One was I really felt for the user who posted. It’s a hard place to be when you loose a connection to your emotions. I know that I’ve felt that way and it weirded me out. Another reason was that I often talk myself out of posting my thoughts because I am not certified. I am not trained. My thoughts centre around the idea that I could damage someone with my brand of thinking. The final reason is the proof I could be wrong. That someone who knows will call me out and it will end this romance I have going with this podcast and all that I seem to value and believe. It could shake the foundations I so firmly stand on. But I have sort been pushed by a conversation, a book I am reading and the fact that I tell others not to feel this way. Yes, I know. I am fallible. I have chinks in my armour. But I am putting this out there so that I can no longer hide. I was giving one of my best mates advice on career moves and he mentioned that he got a bit of a blow in not being recognised as being at the level he thought he was. I felt it was a great opportunity to recalibrate, learn whats needed and then become a full Pokemon. He said Voltron. We agree to disagree on my analogy I guess. The point stands however. It does not matter if you get called out. It might just reset you enough to get you where you are going. With respect to the book I am reading, “Everything is F*cked” I need to have more hope in my routine. In my thinking. So in order to get moving I need get out of my own way, mentally, and just start going for it. So I hope that you’ve enjoyed this. It’s sort of a roller coaster of thinking and movements. Really it just boils down to a bit of hustle. But I think it’s time. Time to put myself out there and see how I measure up.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
We often just keep moving along in life. Just existing. Getting up and doing that rat race. In some of us the misery of life kicks in. You become cynical. You only exist to do the bare minimum and get back home. Because that’s your safe place. But some of us go the other way. We are not satisfied with the cynical life. We strive for more and we push our selves to achieve some sort of mythical success. When I spoke with Phil Martin, it was more about the art of finding a balance. There is life and family and there is work. But when you focus on what you want from it all there is sort of clarity to it all. When your focus is on solving problems and building cool things, it opens up the whole work experience. I would even argue that when you get it right, there is no work. There is just living. And that is what it was like with Phil. He is honest in what he looking to achieve in life. He knows that there is an easy way and a hard way. So while he loves golf and Crossfit, he knows that it’s sort of all for naught if you are inspired in your work. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!#SelfTalk #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness #Mindset #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfHelp #MentalHealth
I just finished a few things. I finished the book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and I also finished watching Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez. There are a lot of things swirling around my head at the moment. One of which is was that I had no real intention to read the book. Mainly because I was concerned it would change me or prove that I was somehow wrong. That while the outside world looked at me and said this book was written about me would be wrong and that I was someone an imposter. I know right!? The guy who’s been talking to you about self talk and getting your thoughts out so that you cannot hide from them. Yeah, even he struggles with these issues. One I read the book, I could not put it down. Initially it was because I am on this plan to read 10 pages a day. Because I am a slack ass and never read. I also want to work my muscle more and have converted this into doing a daily job for my brain. So far this year I have read more than I have not. Some weekends get missed. But I am reading more than 10 pages a day on the train. So all in all I am hitting the goal on average. The things we tell ourselves.https://www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-f-ck-1https://www.netflix.com/title/81062828Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!#SelfTalk #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness #Mindset #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfHelp #MentalHealth
Often times in your life you look ahead. Especially when you are young and have those big dreams. You can never really see the finer details of how you will achieve them specifically. What they will look like. Where you will achieve them. But dreams that become real life are not often realised. In this episode of Unplug Your Self, we talk to John Kennedy Jr (JFK) and walk through his journey as an ice hockey player, his dream to bring the best hockey academy in the world to the sport and then building on that dream in Australia. Where the resident hockey population is smaller. But also a great place to hustle, build a business and achieve your dream. JFK didn’t not get an easy shake of the dice with his career of growing up as a hockey player. When he was at his best he hit roadblocks. When he was done and ready to hang up the skates he got sage advice from his brother and a great opportunity to get an education and play the game he loves. His focus and persistence is admirable and he is the kind of guy you want in any room. Just doing what he does. He even kicked into asking me what I was trying to get out of this podcast and where I was hoping to take it. A nice little shake up. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!#SelfTalk #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness #Mindset #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfHelp #MentalHealth
I have often caught myself thinking about moments that define a persons life. Not all moments need to be kill your mother and father, become batman, but thats not to say many moments can’t be transformational in a persons life. Mainly in hindsight, you are able to look back at those defining moments. Unless you are totally self aware, emotionally intelligent and a prophet are you able to know you are in one. You’d also need to have known you were in one before to really know! None the less my mind often thinks of being present. When I was a kid my Dad took the whole family to this group family counselling seminar. There were sessions where the family went, where the kids went and where the adults went. It was held at this cool hotel and remember being impressed by the fact that my parents got a room for the kids with an adjoining room for themselves. With that joining door inside. It was also the first time I shaved. I was maybe 12? And the TV channel situation was off the hook. But that’s not why we were there. We were there for some other reason. One I am not sure of today, other than to oil the family machine. Possibly some sort of get better MLM like thing. Oh shit! I also got to have coffee! My first real coffee of my own. My dad pushed my step mum to let me. He only did that a few times. Otherwise she was in control of how we grew up. But yeah, it was all trust falls and learning a language for the family to use as a take away. Looking back, it was all sort of gimmicky and safe. But the things I recall and still use to this day is “Being Present” and “Letting things go”. Those two concepts stuck with me. To this day I am very much a person who is invested and present in the moment. When I am not, it is quite obvious to me. I am irritated. And that is a trigger for me to flip the switch. I only learned this later in life, but I still use this to this day. In combination of letting what ever is irritating me, go. This combination is massive and can oil the human experience in a way that allows you to get as much as possible from any moment. For example, I may not want to work on this project, but that does not mean that I need to be right about its direction. I can let it go, be present in the moment, and use influence to move it in a more comfortable direction. I may also not want to talk about something. For instance, it could make me uncomfortable to talk about a certain topic but I know in my mind that it must be spoken about. I would need to let what ever is stopping me so that I can be present in that conversation to maximise the outcomes and ensure that my role in moving forward to done well. So that all parties involved can move and evolve past what ever is going on. Hence why I bring this all up. Today my son won his second national club water polo championship in a row. A massive feat. The team he was on was dominant and he was part of that. In the final game he played all of 30 seconds and I know in the past this sort of thing would have upset him. Today however, he was in it. Present. He had to let go of his desire to play in order to be present and in the that moment so that he could enjoy every minute of it. I sent him some text after I watched the live stream and congratulated him. He has achieved so much more than I did at his age. It amazes me. I did mention the 30 seconds of play but to remind him that it was amazing none the less. His response, YTBS. I had no idea what that meant so I guessed. “Yeah, total bull shit”. I was wrong. It was a typo and was meant to be “YTB. Yeah the Boys!”. I brought that baggage to him and he said naw mate. Not today. I’m just happy for the team!
Well I am back baby! Getting them interviews back on line. I do enjoy talking to people and this week I got the chance to speak with Brittany Cristaudo. I know Brit through my Crossfit life and grew that initial meeting into a friendship. She was my coach and resident whip cracker but now she is off to South Africa to be with her now fiancé and start a new chapter in life. It’s undermined when I will see her again, but no doubt I will speak to her in the near future.It’s not everyday to talk to someone who has such a clear picture in their head when it comes to what they are trying to get done. And it’s a whole other thing when they achieve their dreams and are faced with the “what now?” problem. In saying this, Brit is not to phased. She is bursting with ideas and just needs the time to get a few going. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!#SelfTalk #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness #Mindset #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfHelp #MentalHealth
So I just finished watching Marriage Story (https://www.netflix.com/title/80223779) on Netflix. It’s a great take on the break down of marriage and the flow on effects. The ways in which a divorce will typically unfold. The impact to your children. The emotions from the beginning, during the fall out and post divorce. It is incredibly made and resonates so close to my heart. It spoke the words I did not say to my ex wife and it absolutely had my heart when it comes to the father in the breakdown of family. I have been on a relationships kick of recent however. Marriage Story was just another perspective to add to the heap. Just prior to this, I was watching the Kevin Hart doco, Dont F**k this Up (https://www.netflix.com/title/81010817). In this he talks about relationships with his father and the management of a bond with another person. That it is something you have to work on. That you can have relationships, but the work really happens when you create that bond and do the maintenance/work to keep it. I myself lack a bond with my parents. Or so I think. I love them. I think of them. But I do very little to keep in contact. To maintain ties with them. So much so that I live on the other side of the planet from them. I have the excuse of timezones and expensive flights and commitments which take my time up. Is this a good thing? A bad thing? I am not sure. The bad side of it is represented in my insecurities with my own children. That they don’t have a real relationship with me. Cause I am Disneyland dad and not the full time parent. Ironically I do not call them all the time. I do when I want to talk to them, but it is not all the time. But I work with them as much as I can. I get deep with them. I talk to them on both my and their level and I hide very little from them. So much so that I had a moment where I was nervous to talk to my eldest son about the concept of our relationship and our bond. We were both watching the Kevin Hart thing together and it sort of got me thinking and I wanted to ask him what he thought of our relationship. So one night when I was driving him home from water polo I built up the courage to ask him. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was happy none the less. Primarily because my son felt he could speak to me and tell me his truth. So what is a bond? Is it the definition of a long lasting relationship? I think it is. I am quite selective with those who I choose to focus on. Those who get time from me. There is a reciprocation that exists between myself and the human in my sights. I invest and seek to know that person at a deeper level. I go beyond them and into what they are and ask them the hard questions. I look to share and understand their interests. Even if it is simply give them shit about it. But it’s the work that matters. Something we all have to stop and do. So get out there humans. Look at the people close to you. Dig deep into that relationship and work on those bonds. Because at the end of the day, it’s a fundamental part about our makeup to have relationships and bonds with others so we can share and love and feel loved. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!#SelfTalk #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness #Mindset #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfHelp #MentalHealth
When I was a kid water wasn’t such a big deal. You drank out of the tap. Any tap for that matter. We lived in the Rocky Mountains! Essentially the place that people went to get that glacial bottled water. Well in my mind that was the case because I tasted that Evian water and I thought the water out of the sink was nicer. But even still I was warned to not drink water from the streams or rivers. That that water was off limits due to the potential of getting Giardia. However, one day, when it was especially hot and my friends I were riding our bikes on the bike path between towns I was super thirsty. We stopped at the the stream we were occasionally riding over and I dared to drink that water. Full well knowing that I could get sick. There was a conversation between us as too if it would make me sick. It was the general consensus that a little bit would be fine. So I drank some. Now this does not have the dire ending I am leading to. I was fine, but I was worried for some time after. I also learned a valuable lesson. Sometimes, you are going to make mistakes. In this instance I didn’t fill up my water bottle before I left. To this day, I am well prepared to be hydrated in any instance. But the bigger lesson is that even though I didn’t get sick from doing something that I knew was not safe, I did it anyway and in doing this I potentially opened a door in my mind to make it ok to do this again. Now I am wired to shut these doors. But as an analogy, this represents a view of the world we live in today. The internet is very much a body of water and not all of it is safe to drink. Yet we do. Over and over again. The horrible part about all of this, is there are no physical side effects. No health threats as such. However your mind can be incredibly poisoned. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
“Soda becomes vodka. Bikes become cars. Kisses turn into sex. Remember when Dad’s shoulders were the highest place on earth and mum was your hero? Race issues were about who ran the fastest, war was only a card game. The most pain you felt was when you skinned your knees, and goodbyes only meant until tomorrow? And we couldn’t wait to grow up” It’s not mine, but I love it. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
I wonder how often our brains are neglected. How often we now put our mental capacity in a wheelchair and just let someone else push it around. I am not sure if this just how I am wired, or how I have told this story to myself, but it seems quite obvious to me that the invention of the internet and all this access has turned us into idiots. That we no longer seek to obtain knowledge in a way that is good for our brains, but good for our egos. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!#SelfTalk #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness #Mindset #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfHelp #MentalHealth
I have found myself lost in a world where I do not understand how others operate. It was not until recently that I considered a few things and also caught an interview with Edward Norton on the WTF podcast about our society slipping into a world of uncontrolled narcissism that I got some clarity on the matter. Specifically when you combine the worlds greatest amplifier, social media and the view that everyone seems to be only thinking of themselves these days. So is it you? Is it me? Is it too late? Time to think about it. http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1066-edward-nortonThanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!#SelfTalk #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness #Mindset #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfHelp #MentalHealth #Narcissism
Well it took a bit, but I am back at it. This week we get to cover off some news I have with respect to my life and my wife. Life doesn’t always go as planned and in the last month Hali and I have been through some tougher times. Nothing we can’t handle, but tough none the less. Mainly for my wife, as I am more a passenger here as she navigates a miscarriage. But it isn’t meant to be a sad story! We see the positives and had a focus on moving through it. I hope you enjoy this one. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
I often wonder if I am trapped on a world that is locked up. A world that is stuck in one gear. But then I remind myself that I am the one who is driving the car and I am the one picking the route I am on. There is no need to be comfortable here. I need to find the new road. The new experience. The thing that makes me uncomfortable and really have a crack at it. In this episode of Food for Thought I share my views on why I challenge myself and push myself to live outside my comfort zone as much as possible. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!#SelfTalk #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness #Mindset #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfHelp #MentalHealth
I have been doing a lot of work on me recently. This has all come in the form of asking myself one question. Why?? Why do I do what I do. I am not talking the go to the store and but food kind of why. I am talking that weird autopilot kind. So in this food 4 thought I dig into what I’ve been up to and how I have been working through it all. Links:The Dream Podcast - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/the-dream#/The Game Changers - https://www.netflix.com/title/81157840Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!#SelfTalk #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness #Mindset #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfHelp #MentalHealth
In life you never know the journey you will have. For some it’s much the same as many. Born into a family, growing up on the same street, going to school, getting a job and becoming an adult. But for some it’s very different. For Gigi Tsang life was a combination of both. From working in the family restaurant to becoming a teacher to realising that that was not her path. Gigi is not short of dong what she thinks is right to find what she wants in life and working hard to achieve it. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
We all have disappointments in our lives. We all have to deal with the ups and downs. But do you look to learn from your disappointments? Can you find the positive in what you have just gone through? Some sort of lessons to be learned? Are you available to others who were also part of the disappointment? Maybe it’s time to think about how you handle yourself through disappointment and work to level up! Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
Today I got the chance to talk to Sarah Edney who I have had the chance to play ice hockey with over the last season. Both as a player and as a coach. She is an absolute delight to hang with and is a total nutter butter when it comes to bed time rituals. She claims the vegan card so she can get the right food off the menu and orders a side of meat! And if that’s not enough to peak your interest, she has moved to Australia to become a dentist! This girl works hard and has a great vision of her future. Hope you enjoy this one! Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
All this climate change activist stuff and the government response to it seems off to me. Why would the government, local or national, care if people protest? Outside of violent protest, I can’t see the issue. Outside of the obvious, why would any government care if a group believe in a world that is ending as a result of lack of action on the part of the government? The world is ever more on fire and this is less and less to do with climate. It is to do with the general unrest in society. The unbalance we all face and the mouse in the maze feeling we all seem be feeling. Whether you know it or not, you are being puppeted by something or someone. Which reminds me! Put that fucking phone down and learn how to navigate the world on your own! The dumb box will not save you. It is designed to control you.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
So I was short an interview. This stuff is hard! Getting people. Finding people. But then I thought to myself, I get asked a lot of questions as to why I am doing this. So I though, after 9 episodes, that I would do a bit of a Q&A based off the questions I get asked around this podcast. Hope you enjoy a crazy man interviewing himself. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
It would seem that path we all want to achieve in life is one that often feels so far out of reach. This looks like financial security on the outset and the ability to achieve this requires learning quite a lot about the way the world works. Specifically around work, money, life balance, love and time. How ever once you learn the basics you need to then gain a level of mastery of each in order to take advantage of each stream to generate that road to the dreams you have. If any one or all of them fall apart it’s basically a restart or at least quite a few steps back in order to go forward again. But even if you get it all right, there is still a chance that you may not jump up into that next level with out further sacrifice or even cheating.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
It’s not often you get the chance to sit down with someone and find out what makes them get up and do what they do each day. But in todays podcast we get a chance to do just that. In speaking with Scott Forrester I was not only able to get to know more about someone I’ve spend many of hours with, but I also got an insight into a fellow human. I got to see what was motivating a friend to run a start up, work with top talent and genuinely seek to make a difference in peoples, businesses and his family life. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
Today I got a chance to catch up with a long time friend, boss, colleague and generally cool guy name Sean Cookson. I’ve known Sean for 15 years or more and over that time we have had many unique engagements. We have worked together a few times, he has been an advisor to me and at times a great mentor. If he is not there in one of those archetypes, he has just been a great human to go cycling with and share a joke or two. Or to simply have a laugh about life and all the things that go in it. I have raised that I’ve not been inspired by many people but the truth of the matter is, that Sean does inspire me. His life has a pattern that resonates with me. He seems to represent a trajectory that makes sense to me. In speaking with him I was again left thinking abut my life and how I am approaching what I am doing and how I could make a few tweaks to get a bit more from what I am looking to get done in this human hustle. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
I found myself reminiscing while consuming memories on my facebook feed while I was on the toilet today. It’s where I find myself every morning. Checking in and see what I was up to in the years past. Memories are a funny thing. Mainly because time is a constant and no matter what you are doing, while you do it, it becomes a memory. It’s a wonder we keep track of anything! By I am sidetracked here.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
Today I had the pleasure of catching up with an old friend. I say this because it is rare in my life get the chance to meet someone who is willing to be open and honest with me. Kiah Hickson was thrown into the world of Joe when I was working in a start up that made start ups. She was an outsider to the group but also brought in with the utmost backing and support because she is a bonafide bad ass. If she is not doing a mashup of tech and fashion, learning how to be a practitioner in a new field, chasing the next tech bubble or asking herself how she got herself into all this, she is simply looking for herself and how best to be her. So I hope you enjoy my conversation/catch up with Kiah. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
I never thought I would get pulled into the vortex of someone else’s political views. I’ve been immune for so many years now that I thought my own biases would get in the way and the outer shell that I have built up would just protect anything from invading my psyche. However, in the last 12 months there has been this noise. Something that was initially just “interesting” has now become a headline fore me. A face that kept creeping in. A voice that made sense to me. Someone who exhibited more emotional prowess than the everyday human. Someone who challenged me to take pause and think. The scary part is that I know it is something that I’ve been middle of the road with for so long now. Climate change. Now you may think that my analogy is about Mother Earth. In a weird way it is, but not for the reasons that you may think.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
Today I got the chance to interview a colleague and friend of mine Jamie Hayman. I’ve known Jamie for a few years as a coworker. In that time I have seen him get after and do many things and it was always interesting to me to watch his sheer passion for just getting after something. If it wasn’t starting to play Ice Hockey, it was starting a new business. If it wasn’t starting a new business it was enthusiasm for a new idea. If Jamie was intrigued and wanted to get in to it, he simply did. One other interesting aspect of who Jamie is to me is his want and desire to make things. I’ve not told him this, but I am quite impressed by the fact that instead of simply getting a dorky hat as the game MVP hand out, he crafted this bear claw, viking like helm, from scratch. That, he learns how to build a water septic system so that he can treat grey water and devises a plan and exhausts all options in his pursuit of solving a problem. He sees no obstacles and on the outset, looks just about crazy to the non-inducted. Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
Today I volunteered at Sydney Streetlevel Mission in Surrey Hills. I was not actually in a mental place to do this when I arrived but I was setting myself up prior from a mindset perspective. I wanted to ensure that I was open and mentally available to be part of the experience. What ever it was. The specific part of the experience being that of the conversations I would inevitably have and the tasks or work I would be doing. It was part of a corporate volunteering initiative put on by a coworker and tbh I was initially 50/50 on what the day would hold. I have work on right? Things to be done.Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps.
Andrew Rumpel joins me in Episode 4 to talk about his path to becoming the President of an Australian Ice Hockey Club. Even though he does not play. The general feeling of imposter syndrome and how that has played out in his life. How family and close friends are a key network to moving through negative self talk and sometimes all you need to do is stop and take a little stock before moving forward again. Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps.
Today is interview two day!! Woot Woot! Super pumped to be bringing you this content. Especially when you have all been so positive about the show. Big thanks everyone!In this weeks interview we have Scott Lipman who just so happens to be my Crossfit coach. He is also a great guy who is searching for that happiness like the rest of us. He's a father to 3 and a coach to many and we kick in to many areas of how we approach the world as coaches, fathers and men.Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
So this is episode 2 in the series but really is the first interview. I am still experimenting with the format but this is the first effort. In this episode I interview my wife. On our anniversary. It's lightweight and fun. We cover off all the topics and dig into how she works through the various tools in the mental toolbox. I hope you enjoy it.Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
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