My latest guest, Renée Giarrusso, asks: 

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

Ep 125 - Creating A Gift Mindset With Renée Giarrusso

When a former boss said, “Having all the success in the world isn’t important unless it has a significant impact on others”, it led to an existential crisis about work and life for Jonathan Salib.

The result?

He left a well-paying corporate job and chose to dedicate his time to leading and building something that truly impacts communities.
 
Jonathan is now the General Manager of Koéna Skincare - a social enterprise of which the basis of the company is about 'Giving Balance Back' to the community. All profits made from the sale of product goes directly back to charity, Empower Overseas Aid. 

In this episode, we explore Jonathan’s life, decisions and the choices he now makes and why.

Enjoy

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janine@janinegarner.com.au

Ep 139 - From Corporate Executive to building a Social Enterprise w/ Jonathan Salib.

She is an international keynote speaker and award-winning author with her ideas and thoughts published in 10 books. Lynne consults to leaders, teams and businesses guiding them through their adoption of new and creative ways of working as they respond to changes in work.

And this is the very thing that we explored in our conversation.

There is no doubt that every single one of us is navigating a significant period of change right now. It’s almost as if we are all part of a living and breathing experiment where we are exploring the future of how we live and how we work.

Listen in as we discuss Lynne’s theory around ISH and that maybe is we were to all embrace the Ish we might just create a future of work that is more engaging and one that will 
Unleash the brilliance in in all of us.

You can find Lynne over at www.lynnecazaly.com

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

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janine@janinegarner.com.au

Ep 140 - New Ways Of Working With Lynne Cazaly

“As I reflect on the last 10 years and what's that been like, I think how brilliant can the next phase be? I've got this wisdom on board now. I know I’m going to pick up and learn something else. I really don't even know what it is yet but it’s going to blow my little brain and <laugh>, you know, and I'll, I'll just get engaged and keep going on.”

I loved every minute of this conversation with Michelle Gregory as we meandered and weaved through learnings and musings on life and business.

In this podcast we discuss:

*How the biggest learnings about us happen in the hardest of times.

*How entry to the next level of success is never free

*The insights she gained for this next transition phase of life and business from walking the   Larapinta Trail, in the heart of Central Australia, which runs over 230km along the spine of the West MacDonnell Ranges.

*How every person has a story, a history, something that is powerful and sacred to them that defines who they are, and our responsibility is to ensure we do not steal the story from others.

Michelle Gregory is the co-founder and director of Promotion Products – a company that started out as an idea and now turns multiple millions. Promotion Products is committed to putting an end to ‘brandfill’ and creating enduring connections that are useful, memorable, and sustainable.

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

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Want to join my mastermind for business women who want to grow their businesses without it becoming shackles around their ankles or negatively impacting their lifestyle - https://theacademy.janinegarner.com.au/elevate-2022 

Book a FREE Strategy Session to unlock the next growth phase in your business - https://pages.janinegarner.com.au/clarity_call

Email me directly –
janine@janinegarner.com.au

Ep 141 - The Things We Learn In Times Of Transition w/ Michelle Gregory

Hello, and welcome to this week's episode of Unleashing Brilliance where we bring you inspiring stories and expert insights on how to elevate your life and career. Today, I'm joined by Heather Roberts, the host of the Boundaries, Business, and Boobs podcast and a seasoned entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in building and exiting successful seven-figure businesses.

Heather is a true champion for women and is dedicated to helping them find balance and beat burnout by resetting their boundaries and taking ownership of their lives. This is a topic that is close to my heart, as so many of us struggle with saying "no," being pulled in multiple directions, and neglecting our own self-care.

My personal mantra and the one I teach strategies around is:

Reset Boundaries + Take Ownership = Momentum and shift

In this episode, we dive into the key elements of boundary management, including:

-	Establishing boundaries
-	Maintaining boundaries
-	Understanding why we find it hard to manage our boundaries

If you're looking to reclaim control of your life and career, this episode is a must-listen. And for more of Heather's wisdom and insights, be sure to check out the Boundaries, Business, and Boobs podcast and her 9 ways to begin talking about boundaries on her website.

Resources:

Boundaries, Business & Boobs podcast: https://www.boundariesbusinessandboobs.com/

9 ways to begin talking about boundaries - https://www.boundariesbusinessandboobs.com/9ways

Connect with Heather on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherslosson.roberts/

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

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Want to join my mastermind for business women who want to grow their businesses without it becoming shackles around their ankles or negatively impacting their lifestyle - https://theacademy.janinegarner.com.au/elevate-2022 

Book a FREE Strategy Session to unlock the next growth phase in your business - https://pages.janinegarner.com.au/clarity_call

Email me directly –
janine@janinegarner.com.au

Ep 142 - Mastering The Art Of Boundary Management With Heather Roberts

“Inside all of us there lies a message only we can share with the world. When you find it, give it voice, and share it with the world, there is no way success 
cannot be yours.”

Welcome to today's podcast episode where we're going to dive into the topic of speaking unapologetically from our hearts.

Our guest today is Amy Yamada, a seasoned business coach and emerging expert in the cutting-edge technology of ChatGPT. Amy is committed to helping her clients build deep connections through authentic marketing messaging and heart-centered sales conversations.

One of the things that really resonated with me was Amy's absolute conviction in what she's taking a stand for. She's passionate about humanizing AI and preserving humanity. This got me thinking about what I'm taking a stand for and what each and every one of us can do to become more human-centric in how we leverage technology.

During our conversation, Amy spoke about how fear often gets in the way of living our true selves. She challenged us to get curious about what it is that we really want to say, and to identify our heart speech. If we were given the chance to speak as an unapologetic version of ourselves, what is it that we really want to say?

Amy also spoke about the masks that hold us back and how we often hold onto things that make us feel comfortable, even if they're not serving us. We need to trust ourselves and tap into that trust to be the exact version of who we want to be. If we could trust ourselves implicitly, what would we do differently?

Resources:
Website: amy@amyyamada.com
DOWNLOAD The Ultimate Guide to CHATGPT for online coaches 
Connect with Amy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyyamada

Ep 143 - Your Heart Speech Will Make the Difference with Amy Yamada

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or just someone who's feeling overwhelmed and burned out, you absolutely have to listen to this episode.

Nicky and Vanessa are two experienced business coaches who share their insights on the three key challenges that so many of us face: juggling everything, falling into the busy trap, and feeling exhausted and burnt out. But don't worry, they don't just identify the problems - they offer practical solutions that can help you turn things around and start thriving in your business.

One thing I loved about this conversation was the emphasis on creating space to think and getting curious about how to leverage the support and systems around us. It's so easy to get caught up in reacting to everything that's happening, but Nicky and Vanessa remind us that focusing on smart growth is key.

And if you're feeling like you've lost sight of your personal vision and values, they have some great advice for that too. By re-evaluating what success means to you and aligning your work with your personal vision, you can find renewed energy and purpose in your business.

If you're looking for a boost of inspiration and practical advice, do yourself a favour and give this podcast episode a listen. You won't regret it.

A free gift for you 
If you are finding the mental load of all the things that need to get done overwhelming and you can’t see the wood for the trees because you’re too close to your own business. 
I have created a pretty magical assessment called The Focus Finder™ so you can finally figure out exactly what to focus on in your business to take it to the next level. Access this free assessment here. 
https://focusfinder.scoreapp.com/

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT Nicky & Vanessa
Business Together website - https://businesstogether.com.au/

Listen to Nicky & Ness’s Podcast, Thrive in Business Together - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/thrive-in-business-togetherwith-nicky-ness/id1670234776 

Download the Smart Growth Checklist – https://www.b2businesstogether.com.au/smart-growth

Ep 144 - Overcoming Juggle Street and the Busy Trap w/ Vanessa & Nicky

The ability to communicate with clarity in uncertain times is a crucial skill we must all develop.

In today's episode, we delve into the topic of communication styles with our guest, Leah Mether.

We discuss:
•	The four distinct communication styles
•	The merits and pitfalls of each communication style.
•	How understanding your default style helps identify strengths and weaknesses in your communication approach.
•	Recognising the influence of your style on conflict, friction, and the ability to drive change in your business.

Leah Mether is a renowned communication specialist. Her expertise lies in making communication, often considered a soft skill, more accessible and effective. Her first book, "Soft is The New Heart: How to Communicate Effectively Under Pressure," was a finalist in the Australian Career Book of the Year Awards. We also have a sneak peek into her upcoming book, "Steer Through the Storm: How to Communicate and Lead Courageously Through Change."

Leah's practical and straightforward style shines through as she shares her expertise in today’s episode. As a communication specialist, she helps leaders and teams across Australia and beyond. Her focus areas include effective communication under pressure, conflict management, influential relationship-building, and courageous leadership through change.:
Leah passionately advocates for the power of soft skills in achieving tangible outcomes.

No one is a perfect communicator, but we can all improve our communication skills.
Leah emphasizes the importance of clarity and engagement in our interactions to foster stronger connections.

We invite you to engage with this episode by leaving comments and sharing what resonated with you.

If you have any questions for Leah, don't hesitate to reach out.

Remember, effective communication is a journey, and with Leah's insights, you'll gain the confidence to unlock your full potential.

Find out more about Leah:
Leah’s website – click here
Watch Leah on YouTube
Read -  Soft is the New Hard
Read - Steer Through The Storm – Coming soon to all major bookstores and online retailers

Ep 145 - Unlocking Effective Communication: Discover Your Style & Lead with Confidence I Leah Mether

What if I told you that it's time to shift our perspective from asking what we want to do before we die, to what we want to do while we're still young enough to truly enjoy it? The concept of a bucket list is being replaced with something even more empowering and liberating, and today, I have an extraordinary guest who will inspire you to embrace this new mindset.

I am thrilled to introduce you to Kate Christie, a bestselling author and inspirational global speaker, who is joining us for a captivating conversation on our latest episode of Unleashing Brilliance.

In this episode, Kate challenges us to seize the present moment and live the life we truly desire, because life is too short to wait for later—it might be too late. She encourages us to discard the traditional bucket list and instead focus on smaller, achievable goals and immediate actions. By doing so, we can gain control of our time, savor every single moment, and unlock our true potential.

Kate is renowned as Australia's top time management expert, having helped thousands of individuals worldwide save over 30 precious hours each month. With her dynamic and engaging speaking style, she imparts invaluable wisdom that will leave you inspired and motivated to transform your approach to life.

During our conversation, there is laughter, tears, and a multitude of insights that will make you question how you're currently living each day. I dare you not to be moved by the profound impact of this episode.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and reflections after listening to this powerful discussion. Your feedback is always appreciated, and please feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions for future guests. 

Simply email me at janine@janinegarner.com.au

Prepare yourself for an extraordinary experience as we explore the limitless possibilities that lie before you. 

Tune in to our latest episode of Unleashing Brilliance, and discover how to choose what truly matters and shape the rest of your life.

Enjoy the podcast!


Janine Garner

Ep - 146 Quit Your Bucket List; Create a Life List Instead with Kate Christie

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

Ep 147 - Embracing Fear, Overcoming Doubt, and Aligning for Success with Laura Aura

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

Shattering  Barriers: Becoming a Successful Woman in STEM with Dr Susan McGinty

In this podcast Janine shares her idea's, thoughts and inspiration with you, the listener. Janine will dare you to think differently,  to challenge yourself so that you can unleash your inner brilliance  #leadership #brilliance #inspire #thought

Ep 002 - Say Yes to Failure

Ep 003 - Fuel Your Fire

Ep 004 - What Are You Known For?

Ep 005 - Follow Your Own Yellow Brick Road

In this podcast Janine shares her idea's, thoughts and inspiration with you, the listener. Janine will dare you to think differently,  to challenge yourself so that you can unleash your inner brilliance  #leadership #brilliance #inspire #thoughtleader

Ep 006 - Conversation with Emma Bannister CEO Presentation Studio

Want to know about how to build your digital footprint? In this podcast Janine and Kelly talk all things digital and how Kelly has built the online Shopyou platform

Ep 007 - Conversations with Kelly Slessor CEO Shopyou

In this podcast Janine shares her idea's, thoughts and inspiration with you, the listener. Janine will dare you to think differently,  to challenge yourself so that you can unleash your inner brilliance  #leadership #brilliance #inspire #thoughtleaders

Ep 008 - Who's in your crew?

A conversation with Jo Muirhead  CEO Purple Co

Ep 009 - Conversations with Jo Muirhead  CEO Purple Co

Ep 012 - Conversations about gender equality with Generation  Z

It was an absolute joy to turn the microphone on to Paul Walton recently.  Paul is a Partner, Producer and Head of Production at Princess Pictures, a well established film and television production company with an international reputation for producing unique projects with outstanding creative talent....and more importantly, he's my brother.During this podcast we chatted at length about how he discovered his passion and brilliance, what drives him now to keep disrupting the industry he is in and what he is learning every day from You Tubers that are working collaboratively to change the concept of content creation.  There are so many interesting elements to this conversation around discovering and unleashing brilliance and for me much of the insight revolved around CONNECTION:Connection to being truly present and sharing the moments that are happening with others Connection to self and trusting your instincts to step up always and own the mistakes you make Connection with others, with your audience and people that matter - adapting always, listening always and understanding that the people that really matter need love, care and respect And listen out for Paul's insight in to how he undertakes a regular 'Honesty Audit' with himself to check in and identify when he needs to change the moment, press the pause button and reset.

Ep 013 - Conversations with Paul Walton Producer & Partner Princess Pictures

Starting out in the recruitment industry in Sydney more than 20 years ago, Simon is regarded as a leading talent partner in the sector. His career has taken him to the UK and Europe but it is his unrivalled Australian domain expertise that he is most recognised for. Always challenging the status quo, Simon founded Australian executive recruitment ‘super boutique’ FutureYou on the belief that there is a better way to connect outstanding talent with local businesses. Having launched FutureYou in April 2016, and grown the company to close to 100 employees across Sydney and Melbourne in the company’s first year of operation, Simon knows what it takes to become a multimillion dollar business in the mature professional services sector.  
 
It was an absolute joy to turn the microphone on to Simon recently and explore what motivates him to keep challenging the norm and what drives him everyday to achieve more.   There are so many interesting elements to this conversation around discovering and unleashing brilliance and for me three key take-outs were: 
 
 - Fear has no place in an organisation  
 - Everyone has to find the power to connect without limitations 
 - Be constantly curious about growth, learning and what’s next.

Ep 015 - Conversations with Simon Meyer CEO FutureYou

Joining me on the podcast this month is Vicki McLean, revenue growth strategist and founder & Director of Sparcgap.  Vicki's story of determination and resilience to push through, to drive change for herself and others and her passion for driving growth is evident as she shares her story to here.  Vicki is one inspiring woman and for me some of the key learnings included: 
the importance of learning to sit comfortably with uncomfortableness 
the power that actually exists with naivety 
be determined to always do more and do better 
people have to be valued above all else.  
Grab a cuppa, download and listen in.

Ep 017 -Conversations with Vicki McLean, Founder & CEO Sparcgap

Joining me on the podcast this month is Jamie Pride.  Jamie is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author on a mission to help build better founders and a better venture capital ecosystem to support them. 
 
As an entrepreneur, Jamie sold his first startup, Velteo, to New York–based System Integrator Bluewolf, and has founded over six technology startups. As an investor, he has raised more than $16 million in funding for startups via private and public markets, including completing an IPO on the Australian Stock Exchange in 2015. 
 
He has more than 20 years’ experience with international technology and digital media organisations, including leading realestate.com.au and senior positions with Deloitte Digital, salesforce.com, Red Hat, Veritas, and Cisco Systems. 
 
He is the Managing Partner at Phi Digital Ventures, an early-stage, social impact venture fund that seeks to invest in Australian companies looking to change the world. He is also the co-founder of The Founder Lab, an educational institution for entrepreneurs that seeks to build and support better founders. 
  
Having worked extensively as both an entrepreneur and an investor he has a unique insight into what it takes to make a startup successful and what it takes to get funded. 
 
Jamie’s new book, Unicorn Tears: Why Startups Fail & How To Avoid It – is available to purchase now on-line or in major book retailers. 
 
As always, my conversation with Jamie took many turns including a personal share of the impact of one massive fail. Jamie’s insights into what founders need to do to be successful are a must to listen to, consider and take action on – namely: 
Maintain physical health to maximise energy 
Protect your boundaries to ensure you are at your best 
Set expectations with your key personal and professional stakeholders 
The importance of emotional strength – start-up world is not a smooth journey to success. 
Grab a cuppa, download and listen in.

Ep 018 - Conversations with Jamie Pride - Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist & Author

Joining me on the podcast this month is Sherilyn Shackell

Sherilyn is the Founder & CEO of The Marketing Academy, a unique not for profit organisation dedicated to inspiring and developing talented stars in the marketing industry to become the leaders, Board Directors and CEOs of tomorrow.  

The Marketing Academy started in the UK and is sponsored by brands such as British Telecom, Microsoft, Facebook and McKinsey, opened in Australia in October 2014 and will be opening in New York and Dubai very soon.
 
I was lucky enough to catch up with Sherilyn when she was in Sydney earlier this year and this podcast "Unleashing Brilliance" sums up Sherilyn completely - her past has not defined her future but more made her and her purpose a legacy for others.  Some key learnings in this podcast were:

"	Embrace your vulnerability - you deserve nothing unless you give of yourself first
"	Failure absolutely can drive future success
"	Do the thing that makes your heart flutter.

Grab a cuppa and listen in.

Ep 022 - Conversations with Sherilyn Shackell

Joining me on the podcast this month is Michelle Gibbings – an expert in helping organisations, teams and individuals get fit for the future of work. Obsessed with unlocking high-impact choices to accelerate meaningful progress, Michelle is enabling a new breed of leader – one that is able to thrive in a complex, changing world.

My conversation with Michelle took many turns from where it all started, to exploring her passion, to managing boundaries with some key highlights around;

- The importance of saying ‘NO’ to manage energy and boundaries
- Daily rituals to maintain match fitness
- Choosing to go it alone – the why and the how

Grab a cuppa, download and listen in.

Ep 024 - Conversations with Michelle Gibbings

Joining me on the podcast this month is listening expert Oscar Trimboli   
 
Oscar is an Author, Keynote Speaker and Executive Coach. He is an expert on the power of Deep Listening to create an impact beyond words and the author of Breakthroughs – How to confront assumptions  and Deep Listening – How to have an impact beyond words. With over 30 years’ experience across software and telecommunications across sales, marketing, operations and product development for global and local organisations including Microsoft, PeopleSoft, Polycom and Vodafone. This combination provides a unique blend of practical and evidence based methodologies. 
  
He consults to many organisations including, 20th Century Fox, AstraZeneca, BAE Systems and Universal Music and is the head of the coaching faculty for The Marketing Academy Australia, supervising 30 executive coaches and their engagements with Australia’s highest potential marketing leaders.   
  
There is no doubt Oscar knows his stuff.  For me the key lessons from my conversation with Oscar were: 
Embrace the uniqueness of you in every interaction 
Learn from others always 
Listening creates more opportunity to lead better, make better decisions, create momentum 
It’s equally important to listen to yourself. 
 
Grab a cuppa and listen in.

Ep 026 - Conversations with Oscar Trimboli

Kurek  Ashley  is  an  internationally  renowned  speaker,  author  and  coach.  His  #1  best-selling  book  "How  would  Love  respond?" has  transformed  the  lives  of  hundreds  of  thousands  of  people  all  over  the  world.His  list  of  private  clients  include:  Hollywood  film  and  TV  stars,  movie  directors,  producers  and  cinematographers,  a  quintuple  platinum  rock  band,  hit  music  composers,  top  business  leaders,  oil  executives  in  Kuwait,  Olympic  Gold  Medalists,  professional  athletes  and  sports  teams,  and  the  list  goes  on  and  on.  For  over  30  years,  Fortune  500  companies  and  major  corporations  around  the  world,  such  as  Apple,  Seagate,  Schwarzkopf,  Westin  Hotels,  The  Australian  Royal  Airforce  and  Carlton  United  Brewery,  hire  Kurek to  teach  them  tactical  success  strategies  that  have  produced  awe-inspiring  results.    And  what  a  conversation  we  had: 

 -The  difference  between  the  successful  and  the  average  is  how  they  think  and  feel  
-The  power  of  the  question  “How  would  love  respond?”
-We  all  have  equal  potential  to  achieve  
- Maintaining  momentum  through  S.E.X  (now  that  got  your  attention!)
Grab  a  cuppa,  download  and  listen  in  –  this  is  one  to  listen  to  and  listen  again.

Ep 027 - Conversations with Kurek Ashley "The Transformer"

Haydn  Masters  is  the  Head  of  Physical  Performance  and  Preparation  for  the  Australian  Rugby  Union  Team  –  the  Wallabies.  Haydn’s  expertise  in  maximising  human  performance  stems  from  20  years  of  experience  coaching  elite  world  sporting  teams  &  athletes.  Recent  results  include  the  NSW  Waratahs  first  Super  Rugby  Championship  in  2014  and  the  Wallaby  2015  Rugby  World  Cup  silver  medal.  Currently  a  PhD  candidate,  Haydn  holds  a  Masters  of  Exercise  Science  and  a  Bachelor  of  Human  Movement  studies.  Haydn  is  a  strategic  thinker  who  tests  the  status  quo  in  areas  of  athlete  performance  and  is  now  delivering  theseelite  athlete  methods  to  the  corporate  sector  through  DNA  profiling.  He  believes  that  DNA  profiling  and  understanding  the  body  and  mind  gives  you  an  organic  advantage  in  the  elite  high  performance  corporate  world,  allowing  leaders  to  thrive  in  high  pressure  environments.  If  you  want  to  become  better  than  you  are  right  now  and  learn  from  someone  that  is  training  elite  athletes  to  perform  at  their  best  then  make  sure  to  grab  a  cuppa  and  listen  in  to  this  one.  Some  highlights  for  me:  -  Talent  is  not  enough  -  High  performance  habits  drive  change  -  Treat  yourself  as  a  museum    where  you  are  the  asset

Ep 028 - High Performance Leadership w/ Haydn Masters former Head of Physical Performance Wallabies

Joining me on the podcast this month is Jack Delosa.  Named as one of Australia's Top 10 Entrepreneurs Under 30 twice by Dynamic Business Magazine & SmartCompany, Number 1 Entrepreneur in Australia by Australian Business Review and listed in the BRW Young Rich List since 2014, Jack is the founder of Australia's largest education institution for entrepreneurs, The Entourage.
Jack's vision is to improve traditional education by introducing a style of learning that puts the individual first. Under his leadership, The Entourage has grown to over 380,000 members and was awarded the 4th Best Place to Work in Australia and in the Top 50 Best Places to Work in Australia/Asia by BRW magazine. 
Jack is also a high-profile investor, speaker, two times best-selling author and has worked closely with Richard Branson, developing curriculum for The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship.
As always, our conversation took many turns.  This podcast and is jam packed with insights and ideas.  Some key highlights:
"	Challenge is never not there
"	The opportunity that is created when there is no agenda
"	Ultimate responsibility falls with you.
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Ep 030 - Conversations with Jack Delosa, Founder The Entourage

Joining me on the podcast this month is Melinda Cruz. Melinda is the Founder and a Non-Executive Board Director of Miracle Babies Foundation; Australia’s leading organisation supporting premature and sick newborns, their families and the hospitals caring for them.
 
The incredible difference Melinda has made to thousands along with her impact as a successful entrepreneur has seen her win numerous awards including the 2011 EY Social Entrepreneur of the Year and be a regular guest on radio, TV and speaker at national and international conferences. She was inducted into the 2013 Australian Businesswomens Hall of Fame and was a 2015 NSW Woman of the Year - Premiers Award finalist.
 
She is a trusted expert to medical professionals. In 2012, she was awarded the title of Honorary Research Associate by the University of Sydney, Medical School and was the first parent to be invited as an Associate Investigator on a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funded neonatal trial.
 
In 2014, Melinda joined the Perinatal Society of Australia & New Zealand's (PSANZ) Consumer Advisory Panel as the inaugural Chair and accepted a position on the PSANZ Clinical Trials executive committee. In 2016, she was asked to join the NHMRC Clinical Trials Ready Development Committee and in 2017, was part of an award-winning global trial improving the lives of millions of premature newborns and facilitated the appointment of the first consumer representatives to take positions on the Australian and New Zealand’s Neonatal Network (ANZNN) Executive Committee.
 
In 2014, Melinda ran the New York Marathon with 18 others raising more than $230,000 for Miracle Babies.

So what did I learn from talking to Melinda – a woman than inspires and encourages so many, that is leaving a significant mark on the planet and who every day in every way is making a difference…

- Every little thing you do layers up to build something so much bigger – so have a focus
- Story is an incredible gift – sharing stories helps you and others.
- Get clear on “How you want to feel each day”

Grab a cuppa, download and listen in.

Ep 031 - Conversations with Melinda Cruz Founder of Miracle Babies Foundation

Joining me on the podcast this month is Michelle Sutherland 
Michelle Sutherland is a Scottish born, Australia based, Social Entrepreneur that is positive, passionate and committed to living life fully. 
Michelle worked for seven years with Hewlett Packard and at the same time built her Network Marketing business with Arbonne International. At the age of 29 she retired from her corporate job and jumped fully into building a life on her terms.  
Last year, Michelle was promoted to the top level of Arbonne as National Vice President She is a massive believer in giving back and is an active member of the “Tree of Life” group where she has travelled to Cambodia and Nepal to fundraise and give back.
Most recently Michelle founded Bondi Dating Club. An “adventure dating” business, that’s mission is to bring the human connection back to dating rather than using online dating apps. She encourages everyone including herself, to dream bigger, be a servant leader, stay humble & hungry, never give up and give back to communities who need it most. And above all, she believes in living life to the full, enjoying every single precious moment and having FUN!
Listen in as we discuss the power of dreaming and living a life on your values and her lifelong lessons from ‘High Vis Liz’ and her Grandma & Grandpa.

Ep 042 - Conversations with Michelle Sutherland I Social  Entrepreneur & National VP Arbonne

It was an absolute pleasure to chat with Jen Jackson owner and director of award-winning, employee experience company, Jaxzyn. Jen considers herself lucky to have worked with leaders and influencers of Fortune 500 and ASX listed organisations. Recent work includes helping steer the brand and direction of PepsiCo’s Global EHS department, she has helped re-imagine how EHS and CSR might look in the future at Mattel; and, guided creative strategy for change, culture and leadership programs for Nestlé, McDonald’s, BlueCare, Origin Energy, and Coca-Cola. 
Jen describes herself as a realistic idealist balancing strategy and performance with creativity and a deep understanding of how to connect. Jen’s insights on language, emotion and the power of the visual to create experiences and communication that connects what people hear with how they feel are definitely worth percolating on.

Ep 044 - Conversations with Jen Jackson I Owner & Director of Jaxzyn I Author

Stephen Scheeler is the former Facebook CEO for Australia and New Zealand, where he guided Facebook’s rise from quirky start up to media and technology titan. Working with Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook’s Silicon Valley leaders, his tenure at Facebook saw the ANZ business – including Instagram, Messenger, Whatsapp and Oculus – become one of the most successful Facebook markets in the world. Today – as founder of The Digital CEO, Chairman of CEBIT 2019, Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company, and Executive-in-Residence at the Australian Graduate School of Management – he helps the world’s leading companies build world-beating strategies, capabilities, culture and leadership. As a speaker, Stephen has appeared on the highest-profile stages – including TEDx, the Australian Governance Summit and AMP Amplify – and is a member of the Australian Prime Minister’s Knowledge Nation 100, top innovation leaders in Australia.

Ep 045 - Conversations with Stephen Scheeler former Facebook CEO (ANZ)

Lisa O’Neill is an expert in personal leadership.  She is obsessed with people living the lives they want to live – to be magnificent in their chosen domain, honouring themselves by being more of themselves.  
Charismatic and engaging, Lisa is a well-known keynote speaker to audiences in New Zealand and Australia.  With a background in fashion retail, marketing and breading, Lisa has been empowering people her whole life.
I managed to interrupt Lisa in the middle of her latest tour around Australia and NZ of “A Magnificent Life” and as expected there are many gems in this episode.  Honest, funny, blunt and to the point, Lisa O’Neill shares how we can all unleash our inner brilliance.  Enjoy

Ep 047 - Conversations with Lisa O'Neill I Expert in Personal Leadership I Author

With a genuine thirst for embracing life and not just being a passenger, Dana considers that her role as Digital Leader for DXCs Public Sector is her perfect role!   

In her own words, Dana gets to “work with our Public Sector clients to help them deliver outcomes that they have been struggling to realize themselves, and I get to help them on their paths to embedding innovation as a behaviour throughout their organizations”.   

“It’s all about getting stuff done, and really driving the value of collaboration and diversity of thought”.  

 Prior to this role, Dana has held a variety of senior public sector facing roles with organizations like Telstra, Optus, Macquarie Telecom, NEC and NICTA/Data61.   

In addition to her “day job”, Dana is a musician gigging regularly around the Canberra region.  

As someone who is a heart attack survivor and a transgender person, Dana is a popular public speaker on the topics of change, authenticity, diversity and valuing life.   

Dana loves anything to do with water, pizza, wine and friends, and shares a close bond with her 3 kids and a wonderful partner.

Ep 049 - Conversations with Dana Gambrill I Digital Leader Public Sector DXC Tech

Alison is a self-confessed lifeaholic who squeezes as much into her life, both personally and professionally as possible. Delivering commercial success and developing high performing teams is her day job, and in her spare time, she enjoys travelling the globe and keeping physically and mentally fit.

Alison is the General Manager Finance for Scentre Group and a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ) with over 20 years corporate and business experience, but she can’t stand being defined by a Job Title and fears the image that her fellowship might conjure up!

She’s a passionate leader and Diversity and Inclusion advocate for her business and industry. She also sits on the NSW Regional Council for CAANZ and the Advisory Boards for a few start-ups. 

In this podcast we chat about:
-	Not ever settling
-	Hope is not a strategy
-	Being a little bit braver every day.

Enjoy

Ep 055 - Conversations with Alison Flemming I General Manager Finance for Scentre Group

For 20 years Cathy Burke was the CEO for The Hunger Project Australia, and then Global Vice President, working to end hunger across South Asia and Africa. She was an integral member of a visionary team who developed leadership at scale in villages all over the world. Through her work, millions of the world’s poorest people stepped into their leadership, and were able to feed themselves and their families. 

Cathy also raised more than $60M. She is passionate about human potential, and building movements that ignite leadership within countries, communities and organisations.   

Now a speaker, mentor and leadership developer, Cathy runs leadership programs globally for executives in banks, firms and Silicon Valley tech. 

She is also the author of Unlikely Leaders: Lessons in Leadership from the Village Classroom, the winner of the Australian Davos leadership award, and 2014 AFI Women of Influence award.

This was one inspiring conversation as we discussed:

-	How change happens at the edges
-	How transformation comes from a defining moment
-	How small actions can create a legacy

Enjoy

Ep 056 - Convesations with Cathy Burke I The Hunger Project I Author I Mentor

Chris Helder believes positive thinking doesn’t work.  In fact, he says that the only thing that does work is useful thinking, useful beliefs and useful actions on the things that matter.  In this world of distraction and the need to transform (or confirm) he argues that we are actually the ones that are in charge.  Your success or failure comes down to the belief you have – do you see opportunity or do you see failure and risk?
Chris Helder is a business communication genius and master storyteller whose presentations have radically transformed how thousands of people worldwide communicate with clients, customers, colleagues, staff and teams. He has been a professional speaker for 18 years and has done over 2,450 presentations around the world.
He is the author of three bestselling books “The Ultimate Book of Influence”, “Useful Belief”, and “Cut The Noise” and his next book “Simple Shift” will be on sale from April 2020.
Enjoy

Ep 061 - Conversations with Chris Helder I Keynote Speaker I Best Selling Author

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