In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Sarah Makris We go back in time to 1997 when our guest, Sarah Makris, turned 21. Sarah reflects on her career journey, her drive, and determination. We discuss understanding your brand and the importance of simple, clear communication. Sarah steps back and looks at the contrasts between corporate life and running your own small business. We discuss how Sarah learns from others and the traits of being a good leader. We ask Sarah what...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest John Bucchino We go back in time to 1972 when our guest, John Bucchino, turned 21, and look at his trip back to the East Coast from California. John reflects on his earliest musical influences and how he began songwriting. We talk about how John's composing evolved, and the importance of humility and being true to himself. John reflects on a critical lesson with an executive and what led to a key track in a Disney movie. John talks about...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Garry Pearson OAM We go back in time to 1973 when our guest, Garry Pearson, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Garry reflects on his experiences commencing as a teacher and then moving into executive roles. We talk about how Garry's leadership style has evolved, and the importance of humility.  Garry reflects on a critical early lesson learned. Garry talks about the importance of...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Craig Norenbergs We go back in time to 1989 when our guest, Craig Norenbergs, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Craig reflects on his experiences growing up in Canberra. We talk about how Craig's leadership style has evolved, and the importance of humility.  Craig reflects on how he got his start in the media, driving across two states to try and do so, and how literally a 'break' was the...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Michael Manthorpe PSM We go back in time to 1984, when our guest, Michael Manthorpe, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Michael reflects on his experiences growing up in Queensland, and how then he eventually joined the Australian Public Service.  We talk about how Michael's leadership style evolved, and the importance of curiosity.  Michael looks back on his career and his personal...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Russell Dixon. We go back in time to 1996, when our guest, Russell Dixon, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Russell reflects on his experiences growing up in Dunedin, New Zealand, and then he eventually got involved in the world of entertainment.  We talk about how Russell's leadership style on and off stage has evolved, and Russell and Jeremy share reflections on some of the lessons from...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Katherine Rich. We go back in time to 1988, when our guest, Katherine Rich, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Katherine reflects on her experiences growing up in Dunedin, New Zealand, and then how she eventually got involved in politics.  We talk about how Katherine approached some significant public policy debates during her time in Parliament and how she stayed true to her...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Doug Weller. We go back in time to 1977, when our guest, Doug Weller, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Doug reflects on his experiences growing up in Queensland, and how he took some chances that came his way and ended up in regional radio.   We talk about how Doug backed himself and forged a career in journalism including as a foreign correspondent and his time reporting from the US...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Darcy Milne. We go back in time to 2015, when our guest, Darcy Milne, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Darcy talks about his career on and off-air, and how he cut a deal with his school principal that saw him eventually work on one of Australia's top radio shows - and then, why he left it, and what he loves about what he's doing.  We talk about how Darcy met his now-wife Emily and how...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Hacia Atherton. We go back in time to 2009, when our guest, Hacia Atherton, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Hacia talks about how her life was framed by her passion for horses, and how an accident changed her view of the world - and herself - in an instant.  We talk about how Hacia literally had to learn how to walk again, and in doing so,  decided how she wanted to live her...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Stuart Wenn We go back in time to 1990, when our guest, Stuart Wenn, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Stuart talks about his career on and off-field, and what it took to be at top of his 'game' - an Australian Football League field umpire - and how a chat with his school coach was a sliding door moment that set him on the path for umpiring.  The discipline, focus, and what a week was...