Guilia is my son’s tutor, she has been working with him over the past nine months as we have been working to fill some of the gaps and strengthen some of areas of weakness. Over the course of our relationship, I have come to realise that children across the community are experiencing challenges, and whilst this may have always been the case I wanted to talk to Guila about the educational system, changes, and the myriad of varying philosophies that can make navigating the process as a parent...

Scaling your business does not have to be hard. This is according to business growth & scaling expert Bill Gallagher. For some small, medium or even large organisations, scaling and achieving year on year growth is super difficult. The question is why, and more importantly, what can you do if you find yourself in a business where your role is to help the organisation grow. Today’s conversation is about unfolding the steps you can take with your team to direct your business...

Imagine living life with Schizophrenia but having no idea. Today's conversation is with a special guest, my childhood friend Dr. Apollo Ellis. He is known as one of Silicon Valley's top programmers in the tech industry, but the road to get there was incredibly difficult. The connection between schizophrenia and drug abuse From addiction, depression and ultimately a diagnosis of Schizophrenia, his story is no short of a miracle, and certainly the outcome of a deep desire to be more in...

How to develop the habit of reading It seems that the act of reading a book is a dying practice for the mainstream.With the development of video, podcasts and short form content we are all about convenience and speed of consumption.But what do we lose when we start to close the books? What's the true cost of losing our interest in actually reading a book? Benefits of becoming a consistent reader If you want to learn more, you're going to want to check out this next episode with Nicholas...

Should exercise be the first course of action for people with mental health issues? According to recent research by Dr. Ben Singh and his team at The University of South Australia, physical exercise is 1.5 times more effective than medication or counseling. So for many this is obvious, the problem is that the people that generally need to be moving their body to affect their mental health aren't the ones doing it. There is a benefit in counseling, and at certain times medication is needed....

How are your new year’s plans and resolutions going? Many people struggle to realise their new year's resolutions. The reason is because the same person with the same bad habits is making them. So, what can we do about it? Amantha Imber has the answers. Her recent book The Health Habit is a big part of our conversation today, the takeaways will help you navigate towards better habits in your office and home life. Dr Amantha Imber is a psychologist and founder of Inventium, a behaviour...

What happens when you mix a poet, political thinker and a special forces soldier all in one? You get Robin Horsfall. Most of us know the man from his remarkably insightful commentary on complex political situations and global injustices. His writing is insightful, thoughtful and incredibly poetic. A lifelong soldier, literally before he was old enough to drink, Robin takes us into his early days of soldering into the life as British SAS and ultimately to his love of the pen. Robin is a...

Are traditional universities preparing people for today's world? The debate is on regarding traditional institutions and their ability to deliver the skills, resources and mindset for all Australians striving to enhance their lives. Hence the meteoric rise of organisations like The Australian School of Entrepreneurship (ASE Group) and the sweeping success of its CEO Jahin Tanvir. We dive into his incredible journey into Entrepreneurial land and TikTok after losing his job and how he...

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Do you find calm people fascinating? I’m not talking about people that get paralyzed by indecision or people that come across indifferent. I’m talking about those rare individuals that can intentionally take in incredibly volatile input and still hold it together in a way that leads to clear thinking and mobilisation of people towards a solution or acceptable outcome. This phenomenon is “Deliberate Calm.” The good news is that it is a skill, and it's the topic of conversation...

How do you end a 72 year championship drought? When Paul Roos entered the Sydney Swans he knew that the club would have to transform in order to meet its objectives. Paul embarked on a rigorous transformation program within the management and playing team that would ultimately see the end of a drought of the coveted premiership. On the show today we uncover the steps he took to do this, the philosophy that guided his thought process and the decisions that he made. In the highly...

What if I told you that you were not breathing properly? I mean think about it, our breath is one of the most natural phenomena within our body, so for most of us, we simply assume that the way we breath must be optimal. This simply is not the case, for most our breathing is shallow, fast and many are breathing through the mouth. The cost of breathing improperly is huge, you just have to check out the work of James Nestor. Today we are talking to James Mcwhinney and Elísabet Ýr...

“Imagine being able to stand in front of an audience and command their attention effortlessly, or crafting messages that resonate deeply with your audience.” These are the words of today’s guest, Jon Yeo, Founder of Brightstar which is a professional speaking and communications firm. Public speaking remains to be one of the most terrifying acts for people when asked what scares the hell out of them. For most it's that underlying fear of making a fool of themselves, so just the very idea...

Why do some people have turning points in their lives? More importantly, are these moments in time something that can be created, or do they just happen? Some people describe rock bottoms, moments of clarity or simply sheer desperation that sparks a survival instinct. Whilst this phenomenon need not be so profound in your life, the question remains as to how we can better harness our struggles and bad circumstances as a catalyst for change. If someone had told Bernard Toney Jr. at the...

250 reasons Cal Gates family had been significantly affected by Leukemia, his wife's (Tara) Mum had passed away from it when she was 3 years old. Cal had seen the impact of what this disease had done to his family and friends over the years, Cal says, “it hurts and to be honest I don't think that pain will ever leave.” 9+ Years ago his wife Tara raised over $9,000 by shaving her head to raise further money for the study into Leukemia, the disease that had hurt her family. To say he was...

Is stress impacting you daily? Developing a real time awareness of our internal reactions and external responses to stressors is a critical component of state management. It’s hard when fight or flight kicks in, and for most people, they simply get hijacked and carried by their emotions and thoughts. What is this costing you in your business, personal relationships, and health? Today we will be looking at the body and mind’s reaction to stress with Dave Wood. The aim of the conversation...

Ever wonder what life is like for some of the world’s top real estate agents? Most of us have seen some of those reality tv shows highlighting life as a top real estate agent, but how accurate is it really. What are the qualities, behaviours, and skills that help the top 1% in this craft rise to the top in an industry that provides some of the most lucrative deals when it comes to the “direct to consumer” market? What are the potential pitfalls? Today we are diving into all this with Ivan...

So, are you interested in finding mastery? Mastery is defined as a comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity. This is subjective in nature as people’s interests and skills may vary, but what about the pursuit or mastery of oneself. In this conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais, we investigate mastery of craft and self, and how they overlap. We talk about the relationship between mastery and performance and much more. It is my personal belief that the pursuit of...

“Build better connections with yourself, your team, and the world outside.” – Craig Davis. You have decided that you are going to become a founder, you're launching a startup!Today’s founder is a rockstar, never has there been a time where the appeal and grandeur of starting a business has been so strong. With the rewards that come from being tomorrow’s unicorn, it does make sense. The reality is that the startup process can be lonely, gruelling, and it can all but break you apart if you...

Shift the needle on your health and performance through the power of data. In this conversation with wearable guru Chuck Hazzard, we dive into the simple through to blue sky potential of wearable technology and the power of the data that we can access. In this day and age most athletes and people that love to move their body wear some form of technology to record their sessions, depending on the level of interest in performance, these individuals to a larger or lesser extent will be...

This week we are introduced to the joys and trials of early fatherhood, for some of us this is all too familiar terrain, for those about to embark, strap in with Brandon Clift, the host of The Mankind Project to get the rundown on the paradigm shift of becoming a dad. So who is Brandon? Brandon helps elevate leaders to connect more authentically with their customers and teams, effectively resolve conflict, and foster a culture of profound understanding and empathy. Through Emotional...

What are the qualities you need to become a recognised expert? And most importantly, how can you cut through all the noise out there to reach your tribe? We are living in a world where knowledge and skill will not be enough to position yourself as a thought leader in your domain. You need to understand how to amplify your message with a view to be willing to play the long game to get there. This is where the expertise and teachings of Dorie Clark come in. Navigating her own career, Dorie...

Living over the edge with grace calmness. Matthias Giraud AKA ‘Super Frenchie’ made fear his friend from an early age by turning one of the most dangerous sports into a profession. On the show today we dive into action sports, philosophy, and life with Matthias. We dive deep into the topic of his short new film Adrenaline Sucks to unpack the myths and assumptions of extreme athletes. The process and mindset that Matthias applies when engaged with his craft of ski base jumping is highly tuned...

How can millennials work smarter with their energy and money?This is what we are investigating on the show today with Kim Northwood.Kim has used the advice in Work Less, Make More to secure his finances and is now in a position whereby his passive wealth-building outstrips his salary.He is a long-term investor and entrepreneur, and currently manages a non-alcoholic beer company. He was formerly an adviser to Australia’s Trade and Investment Minister, and has managed economic development...