In this episode, we explore how understanding your nervous system can unlock powerful shifts in how you show up, create, and lead. We’ll talk about the evolving conversation around Montessori, Alzheimer's, neurodivergence, why embracing your unique wiring is a superpower, and how to move from self-criticism into self-expression. Plus — what if work could feel like play? And what if the path to your next level isn’t about fixing yourself — but about fully being yourself? This is your permission slip to get curious, challenge old narratives, and create from a place of authenticity and ease.

ABOUT Rebecca Grugan

Rebecca Grugan is a distinguished Australian entrepreneur, educator, and life coach renowned for her dedication to personal development and the Montessori educational approach. As the founder and Managing Director of I Am Montessori, she has significantly influenced early childhood education by integrating Montessori principles into learning environments for children aged 0 to 12. Prior to her ventures in education, Rebecca amassed experience in public relations and marketing, successfully helping multiple small businesses create their online brands.

In 2022, Rebecca co-founded Life by Eight, a transformative framework inspired by the Montessori philosophy and principles of nervous system regulation, including practices like cold exposure and breathwork. This initiative underscores her belief in the inherent potential of individuals and her commitment to fostering communities rooted in love and connection.

Beyond her entrepreneurial and educational pursuits, Rebecca is a certified life architect. NLP Trainer and business coach. She empowers individuals to design, build, and live extraordinary lives, offering guidance through personalised coaching sessions, events and resources. Rebecca's multifaceted career reflects her unwavering commitment to personal growth, education, and the cultivation of intentional living.

CONNECT with Rebecca

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rebeccagrugan
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@rebeccagrugan
Facebook: http://facebook.com/rebecca.grugan


EP 12 - Activate Your Potential: The Nervous System & Authenticity with Rebecca Grugan

Meghan Jarvis, “The Wellness Performance Engineer,” is on a mission to help people unlock their full potential through health, mindset, and performance. From professional BMX racer to global wellness entrepreneur and co-founder of the Million Women Movement, she has built a career empowering others to rise higher, move faster, and perform at their best.

Meghan dives into how women in business and sport can support each other, the importance of building momentum through daily deliberate action, and navigating the rise of AI in business to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape. She also explores the impact of the new Australian law allowing employees to sue without a wellness plan, and shares her fearless approach to leadership, risk-taking, and creating the "Million Women Movement" that aims to empower women in business and sport to rise together on the road to the 2032 Olympics and beyond.

ABOUT MEGHAN JARVIS 

Meghan Jarvis is a self-described “Wellness Performance Engineer,” entrepreneur, and speaker who has built a reputation around integrating high-performance wellness, mindset, and biometrics to help individuals and organisations optimise their health and productivity. She is the founder of WellCorp Health & Wellness and the global app Buzvil, and she draws on more than 20 years of experience in fitness, biohacking, and performance strategies. Her signature work includes coaching elite clients through tailored programs that blend mindset shifts with physiological data, epigenetic testing, and recovery tools to unlock peak states of energy and focus. In public arenas, she positions herself not just as a wellness professional but as a transformative thought leader who bridges the gap between human potential and scientific performance.

CONNECT with MEGHAN

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meghanjarvis/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/millionwomenmovement/
LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanjarvis/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/p/Meghan-Jarvis-61552234617336/

EP 35 - Women, Wellness & AI: The Future of Business Leadership with Meghan Jarvis

In this powerful conversation, Michelle Panning shares how radical self-honesty and courage transformed every area of her life — from stripping to building a thriving coaching business and cultivating deeply authentic relationships. She opens up about hitting rock bottom during COVID, learning to trust herself when there was no safety net, and breaking free from external measures of success that left her disconnected from love and intimacy. Michelle explores patterns such as the “good girl” and the “rescuer,” along with themes like emotional bypassing and the addiction to struggle that can quietly sabotage both business and relationships. She reveals that true leadership begins with vulnerability, honesty, and deep self-trust. This episode dives deep into embodiment, emotional intelligence, and building relationships — with yourself and others — that feel real, safe, and fully alive.

ABOUT MICHELLE PANNING

Michelle Panning is a transformational coach, podcast host, and “intimacy alchemist” who specialises in guiding women to heal patterns around self-worth, anxious attachment, and relationship dynamics. She is the creator of The Connected Woman, a signature program aimed at helping women shift from insecure, self-abandoning relationship cycles to confidence, boundary-holding, and healthy intimacy. Through her podcast Unf*ck Your Relationships, she shares the internal work, embodiment practices, and mindset shifts that helped her break her own cycles—and now coaches others to reclaim their power, trust themselves, and attract more aligned, emotionally available connections.

CONNECT with MICHELLE

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/michellepanning/
PODCAST SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/40de2ZkXMwS3QbvE8ZINPX
PODCAST APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/unf-ck-your-relationships/id1577382534

EP 36 - The Self-Trust Shift: Let Go, Take Risks, Redefine Success with Michelle Panning

In this episode, Khai Doan shares a deeply personal journey of courage, transformation, and mastery in both life and business. From leaving Australia at 20 to escape trauma, to years of travel and self-discovery, Khai reflects on how confronting pain, letting go of control, and cultivating faith shaped his path. He dives into the intersection of spirituality and sales, emphasising ethical selling, personal accountability, and helping clients step into their fullest potential. Khai also explores the mindset, identity, and skill required to excel in business and sales, sharing insights on discernment, the importance of personal growth, and the transformative power of facing discomfort head-on.

ABOUT KHAI DOAN

Khai Doan is a transformational leader and former founder of The Quantum Coaches, where he built a global community around his signature philosophy of “Break down. Break through. Break Free.” Through that work, he helped entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries break limiting beliefs, elevate their impact, and build purpose-driven businesses rooted in alignment and flow. After a life-changing experience in Thailand in November last year, Khai felt called to close that chapter and pursue a new, exciting venture born from that transformation. He has since founded a new company that partners with established coaches to authentically represent and sell their offers, allowing them to focus on their genius while expanding their impact.

CONNECT with Khai

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/khaidoan.co/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/khaidoan.co/

EP 37 - From Escape to Empowerment: Travel & Ethical Selling with Khai Doan

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of chronic high achievers, exploring the invisible forces that drive them—and sometimes hold them back. From the fear of failure and rejection to the relentless pursuit of parental approval, we unpack how love, presence, and inner drive shape the decisions, successes, and struggles of those who aim higher than most. You’ll hear raw, unfiltered insights about holding tension, embracing vulnerability, and learning to lead from a place of authenticity rather than expectation. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to perform, the pull of ambition, or the conflict between love and fear, this conversation will resonate—and give you powerful takeaways to step into your fullest potential.

ABOUT CANDY INGRAM

Candy Ingram is an Australian entrepreneur and content strategist known for her brand, "Candy the Creator." Based on the Gold Coast, she specialises in transforming personal brands through high-impact content creation and coaching. Her flagship event, "Creators Immersive," combines luxury networking with hands-on content workshops, attracting high-level entrepreneurs and coaches. Candy's services include personalised branding shoots, editing, and strategic guidance, helping clients rapidly scale their online presence and revenue. She has collaborated with notable figures like Natalie Paterson, Alex Tripod, and Morgan T Nelson, achieving viral success for her clients within 24 hours. Ingram's approach emphasises authenticity, creativity, and a luxurious experience for entrepreneurs aiming to elevate their brands.

CONNECT with CANDY

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/candythecreator_
TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/candy-the-creator
PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Qj3CfY1XzyF6KDzDY0itV
PODCAST INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dontsugarcoatitpodcast/

EP 38 - High Achievers Unpacked: Fear, Love, Presence & Drive with Candy Ingram with Candy Ingram

This conversation explores the journey of self-awareness, authenticity, and personal growth, emphasiSing open dialogue, reflection, and integration. It touches on frameworks like Crucial Conversations, astrology, and Spiral Dynamics to understand oneself and others, including how consciousness develops through different levels and the shadows present at each stage. A central theme is the interplay of masculinity and femininity, and how rigid, binary thinking around gender roles—particularly within societal and spiritual contexts—can create suffering, limit expression, and trigger deep frustration. The discussion also examines the tension between deep thinking and action, the pitfalls of performative spirituality, and the liberation that comes from embracing vulnerability, being seen, and prioritising authenticity over validation. Ultimately, it underscores that growth is a daily practice of small, courageous steps toward alignment, connection, and integrated understanding of both self and others.

ABOUT ASHLEIGH BOEHM

Ashleigh Boehm is currently re‑imagining how she works with women, bringing fresh approaches to her holistic transformation, NLP coaching, and eating‑psychology expertise. Follow her on Instagram to stay updated as she rolls out the next evolution of her programs. She has a background in nutrition and over 12 years in fitness and mindset work, Ashleigh has guided women through breaking free from perfectionism, external validation, and dieting. Her prior signature work explores masculinity, femininity, self‑trust, and shadow integration, helping women reclaim their voice, embody authenticity, and express their true worth both internally and externally. Using tools from Crucial Conversations, Spiral Dynamics, and astrology, she equips her clients for the daily practice of courageous, aligned action. 

CONNECT with ASHLEIGH

https://www.instagram.com/iamashleighboehm/

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Zach Bush Authenticity Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ1rgIVRqBy/?hl=en
SPRIAL DYNAMICS: https://www.youtube.com/@ActualizedOrg/search?query=spiral%20dynamics

EP 39 - Authenticity, Shadows & Astrology:  Self & Other Exploration with Ashleigh Boehm

In this powerful episode of Courageous Leaders Changing the World, Laura Percy shares the extraordinary courage behind her leap from a comfortable life into the uncertain world of property development—while raising two children under two, later walking through deep personal loss, and ultimately building over $100 million in delivered projects. She reveals how nervous system regulation, energetics, and inner capacity have shaped her success more than any spreadsheet ever could, and how desperation—not the market—is the silent killer of most deals. From losing a parent young to navigating heartbreak during pregnancy, to rebuilding her self-trust through chaos, Laura opens up about the inner game that separates those who get stuck doing “one deal in nine years” from those who consistently expand into new levels of leadership, wealth, and legacy. This episode is a profound look at courage, capacity, and creating a life and home that you never had.

ABOUT LAURA PERCEY

Drawing from her experience as a multi-million-dollar property developer, Laura Percey weaves the pursuit of freedom into her holistic, inner-led approach to transformational coaching. She is a bold and conscious leader who bridges high-end development with deep personal evolution, helping visionaries align identity, strategy, and legacy so their outer success reflects their inner truth. As Director and co-founder of Kingbella Group, Laura has led the creation of luxury, wellness-centered developments across Southeast Queensland, known for their architectural intention, sustainability practices, and land-honoring rituals. With freedom as the core of her philosophy, Laura now guides others to build lives and legacies that feel expansive, aligned, and authentically their own.

CONNECT with LAURA

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauraperceycoaching/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/laura.percey
WEBSITE: https://laurapercey.com.au/

EP 40 - The Woo-Woo Secrets Reshaping the Property Game with Laura Percey

In this honest and revealing episode, Daine McDonald shares his journey from financial collapse to deep personal transformation. He opens up about losing nearly $2 million, hitting an emotional breaking point, and rebuilding himself through breathwork, nervous system work, and spiritual growth. Daine talks about navigating business pressures, leading a blended family of seven, and reshaping his identity as a man, partner, and leader. He also explains how AI has become a powerful tool in reclaiming time, clarity, and focus. This conversation explores love, money, family, masculinity, and the inner work required to redefine success. Daine breaks down how conscious decision-making shifted his entire approach to business. His story shows what becomes possible when you stop resisting change and start leading from awareness.

ABOUT DAINE MCDONALD

Daine McDonald is a visionary leader and coach who draws on decades of real-world experience—as a top personal trainer, gym founder, and now founder and Chairman of Clean Health Group—to help reshape the fitness industry. As the driving force behind this global ed-tech company, he has overseen its growth into a powerhouse that educates over 350,000 fitness professionals through multiple brands, including Clean Health, the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF), Vast Fitness Academy, and the USA-based Nutritional Coaching Institute. Central to his mission is his Abundance Pyramid™, a seven-layer framework he created to help people build aligned, purpose-driven lives that balance health, wealth, relationships, and legacy. Daine’s work blends personal transformation with industry-wide education, raising the standard of what it means to be a coach and a leader. Off the clock, he’s a devoted husband and father of seven, bringing the same commitment to growth and intentionality into his family life.

CONNECT with DAINE

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dainemcdonald/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/dainemcdonald8/
WEBSITE: https://dainemcdonald.com/

EP 41 - From Breakdown to Clarity: Dad of 7, AI, Conscious Success & Money with Daine McDonald

In this episode, Cody talks with Travis Cochran — the blunt, brilliant coach known as the technician. Travis recounts quitting the Broncos at 17 sparked one of his first major initiations into courage and self-leadership. He tells a recent story about winning a huge goal quickly, then having to stand up to a car service — a moment that forced him to claim authority and heal old dad-wounds. Travis explains how he moves clients fast with somatic work, breathwork and a method he calls Soma Vision. He talks about protector parts, IFS-style dynamics, and why simple action beats endless polishing. Travis shares his money wounds and how his capacity to hold larger fees shifted his identity. He debates one-on-one mentorship vs groups and why seasons matter. He values raw authenticity over perfect branding. This episode is about initiation, boundary-setting, holding powerful containers, and doing the scary thing anyway.

ABOUT TRAVIS COCHRAN

Travis Cochran, known as The Technician, is a powerful mindset mentor, coach, and podcaster who helps business owners, athletes, and high-performers rewire their subconscious patterns and heal deep-seated beliefs. After turning down a contract with the Brisbane Broncos at 17, he went through a decade of self-destruction, grappling with anxiety, depression, and money struggles — a journey that ultimately fueled his transformation. Now he hosts The Mindset Technician podcast, where he breaks down shadow work, limiting beliefs, and money mindset, and leads his coaching brand, Technician Coaching, to guide others through NLP, breathwork, and inner work toward clarity and purpose. He is also a head coach in the men’s work space, contributing his own experience in vulnerability and healing to support others in reclaiming identity and power.

CONNECT with TRAVIS

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thetechnician__/
PODCAST; https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@thetechnician33⁩  
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/traviscochran1112/

EP 42 - Rising Into Power: Initiation, Money, Boundaries & Action with Travis Cochran

In this episode, Marina Perry dives deep into what it truly means to reclaim your sovereignty, align with your life’s purpose, and expand your capacity as a human being. She shares candid insights on discipline, consistency, and the challenges of facing your inner world, from meditation to clearing mental blocks and navigating external noise. Marina explores the paradox of striving versus ease, the power of curiosity and compassion, and how to ask the right questions to create meaningful change. From the nuances of human design and epigenetic expression to the grief and transformation that come with parenting and life transitions, this conversation is a raw, heart-centered exploration of consciousness, courage, and living fully in alignment with your authentic self.

ABOUT MARINA PERRY

Marina Perry is a global embodiment and sovereignty coach, serial entrepreneur, and founder of The School of Growth and The Whole Woman Way — a transformational path that guides women to reclaim their wholeness, inner power, and authentic expression. After years of living as a high-achieving woman who “ticked all the right boxes,” Marina experienced a deep internal shift that led her to reject the standard definition of success and instead journey inward — embracing vulnerability, sensuality, intuition, and soul-led sovereignty. Through her signature “Awaken Your Wholeness” work, she helps women dissolve self-sabotage, access their internal compass, and rebuild their lives from a place of embodied truth, pleasure, and aligned purpose. As a mother, mystic, movement-lover and global facilitator, Marina blends trauma-informed somatic practices, spiritual insight, and real-world entrepreneurship to guide others from stuckness into courageous, conscious living.

CONNECT with MARINA

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iammarinaperry/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MarinaPerryOfficial/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@marinaperry6174⁩  
WEBSITE: https://www.marinaperry.org/

EP 43 - The Inner Journey: Sovereignty, Intuition, Somatics & Growth with Marina Perry

Dr. Daniel Kirkbride takes us deep into the intersection of biology, psychology, and authenticity in this episode. From embracing your “weird” self and navigating childhood trauma, to understanding the underlying drivers of ADHD-like symptoms and the critical role of gut health, sleep, and nervous system regulation, Dr. Kirkbride unpacks how our habits and biology shape everything we experience. He breaks down his eight key health levers, explains how overachievers often emerge from early adversity, and shows why optimising your body is the foundation for clarity, focus, and living fully as yourself.

ABOUT DR DANIEL KIRKBRIDE

Dr Daniel Kirkbride is a holistic health pioneer and high-performance coach whose work blends osteopathy, functional medicine, strength training, nutrition and lifestyle design to help people optimise their energy, longevity, and vitality. As founder of Movement & Medicine, he combines clinical expertise with biohacking tools and evidence-based systems to support world-class athletes, entrepreneurs and everyday people in achieving peak health and sustained performance. His coaching goes beyond symptom management — Dr. Kirkbride emphasises understanding root-cause health, stress resilience, and lifestyle alignment, aiming to help individuals not only survive, but thrive long-term. Through his educational programs and mentorship for health professionals, he’s also dedicated to raising standards in the wellness industry.

CONNECT with DR DANIEL

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dr.daniel.kirkbride/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/dr.daniel.kirkbride/

EP 44 - Unlock Health: Boost Energy, Performance & Focus, Gimmick-Free with Dr Daniel Kirkbride

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