Courageous Me

This week, join us as Adele Andrews, director and mortgage broker at Australian Property Home Loans, shares her courageous journey, revealing how staying in the saddle, both in her professional journey and in rediscovering her love for horse riding, has been key to her success. It all began when she relocated to Hong Kong after her divorce, reinventing her identity and reigniting passions that sha...

In this episode, we welcome back the incredible Ksenia Belova from Episode 5. She shares her incredible journey of personal growth over the past two years. Ksenia bravely shares how ending a significant relationship sparked a profound rediscovery of herself and a fresh perspective on navigating the dating scene. We explore the role of ego in personal growth, the power of self-awareness, and the im...

In this episode, I celebrate the milestone of the 104th podcast episode (one episode a week for two years), reflecting on the courage it takes to show up weekly, share personal stories, and celebrate yourself. As explored throughout these episodes, courage is not about being fearless but making an active choice to confront fear to move forward.  I share insights gained from two years of weekly epi...

In this episode, we meet Nicole O'Sullivan, a sales performance coach who confidently owns her value and helps others in sales to do the same.  Starting in the travel industry and now coaching businesses from all domains, Nicole's journey is all about self-discovery, overcoming the inner critic, recovering from rock bottom, and building a personal brand from the ground up. She shares her t...

In this episode, we meet Eloise Tomkins, a money coach, psychologist, and host of the Rich Woman Rising Podcast. Eloise is also a dedicated mentor who guides women in business to achieve more without burning out. Join us as Eloise shares her courageous journey of self-discovery—a windy path through challenging societal expectations, overcoming self-abandonment, moving past limiting beliefs, and th...

In this episode, we meet Manjula Dadi, a fearless entrepreneur and co-founder of Inspirepreneur Magazine. Manjula shares her journey of boldness and what it takes to pursue all you want. With sharp business acumen from a young age, nothing holds her back once she sets her mind on something. Challenging family expectations, she followed her instincts and moved from India to Australia to create a ne...

In this milestone 100th episode, I reflect on the profound impact of courage in everyday life and how it started with research into what success looks like and how it changes over time.  I share the inspiration behind starting the podcast, the power of committing to produce weekly episodes, and the incredible benefits for anyone considering hosting a podcast or featuring as a guest on someone else...

In this episode, I explore the conundrum of finding your one calling or purpose in life.  I discuss the societal pressures and expectations, especially on the young, to determine their career paths early on.  Yet what if there is not just one path? For some, the path is being able to experiment and experience multiple callings throughout life.  This episode encourages those who haven’t yet found t...

In this value-packed episode, we explore what it takes to achieve peak performance and sustain it with Anna Glynn, the go-to expert on sustainable high performance, impactful leadership, and thriving cultures. Anna shares her journey from studying abroad in Sweden to navigating a successful corporate career and launching her speaking training and coaching business.  We discuss the transformative p...

In this episode, I dive deep into the importance of owning and promoting your skills and achievements if you want to advance or grow your business.  I explore how women often downplay their successes and share inspiring stories of those who are courageously stepping into their greatness.  Because if you don't claim your brilliance, who will?  This episode serves as a powerful reminder to every...

In this captivating conversation, Jenna Davey-Burns shares her inspiring journey from mayor to dedicated advocate for social justice, offering profound insights into the courage required to navigate public life and personal challenges while remaining true to yourself.  She discusses her moments of courage, navigating grief, and the transformative impact of sharing personal stories. Jenna reflects...

In this episode, meet the courageous Avrill Juriansz, a qualified hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner who turned her struggles into her ultimate superpower. She explains how she grew up feeling unheard and unseen and eventually fought her way back and made her dreams come true. After hitting rock bottom, Avrill shares how training in NLP and hypnotherapy transformed her life, the importance of und...

In this episode, I dive into one of the most valuable forces that can shape your success: belief. Whether you believe in yourself or borrow it from someone else, this conversation will shift the way you see your potential. I share personal stories from coaching women through public speaking fears to confronting my imposter syndrome at 11pm the night before I ran a masterclass.  You'll hear how...

In this episode, we meet Tracy Cooper, a change specialist, who shares her insights on the intricate relationship between courage and change.  Tracy shares her journey from agriculture to coaching, revealing how her expertise in managing change has transformed all aspects of her life. Through her experiences, including a challenging trek on the Inca Trail, she highlights the lessons learned about...

In this episode, we meet the remarkable Erika Rothenberger, a true ambassador for embracing audacity and being the boss of your own life. During this highly energetic conversation, Erika shares how she juggles the many facets of her life, whether wearing a hard hat with steel-toe boots or rocking a pair of knee-high, sparkling hot pink boots. Starting as a civil engineer in a male-dominated indust...

In this episode, I discuss something really important: feeling valued.  Knowing your worth is key to a happy and fulfilled life – personally or professionally.  I share personal stories where people have felt undervalued at work, and the toll it’s taking.  And I dig into recognising when you're not being treated as you deserve and having the courage to speak up and make changes. And if necessa...

In this deeply personal conversation with Terry Tateossian, a seasoned entrepreneur and women's health and fitness coach, we uncover her profound transformation from self-abandonment to discovering her true life's purpose. Terry shares how she achieved incredible success in entrepreneurship, earning numerous accolades in the business world. However, her biggest challenges were personal.  D...

In this episode, Trang Nova takes us on her journey from a shy, withdrawn child to a confident speaking coach dedicated to empowering women of colour.  Trang’s journey began in physiotherapy, but a single turning point made her rethink everything, guiding her toward her true gift, which is helping others find their voice and take action. Trang openly discusses the impact of her immigrant backgroun...

In this episode, I take you on a journey through the transformative power of public speaking. From my beginnings as a shy, timid teenager to standing confidently in front of audiences, I share my personal growth story and hard-earned lessons from 20 years of experience. Whether you're addressing hundreds from a stage, leading a discussion in a boardroom, or giving a heartfelt toast at a friend's b...

In this episode, we dive deep with Utkarsh Narang, a Learning Consultant, Executive Coach, Facilitator, Content Creator, and a human-building life one day at a time. Utkarsh shares his adventurous journey from being a physiotherapist in India to becoming a successful coach in Australia. He reveals the courageous decisions that have shaped his evolving path and his unwavering commitment to living a...

In this episode, I'm bringing you a fresh, fun perspective on personal growth, success, and happiness, one that will even make the most cynical among us crack a smile. I share humorous examples that tackle motivation head-on while showing how courageous actions toward your growth can set you up for your best year yet! What you'll learn: A simple, effective way to figure out what you want. The thre...

In this episode, we hear from the incredible Andrea Jenkins, a remarkable financial planner and business owner whose journey is a testament to courage and transformation.  Once a shy introvert who hid to avoid being noticed, Andrea spent years believing she wasn’t the kind of person who could achieve big dreams, an idea shaped by an upbringing that never showed her what was possible. Andrea’s stor...

In this reflective Christmas Eve episode, I share my approach to starting the new year strong, ensuring you’re ahead of the game rather than scrambling to catch up by February.   Inspired by Emma Watson’s empowering “I Am Willing” philosophy, I introduce a practical alternative to help you shape meaningful commitments for the year ahead.   I also explore the importance of celebrating how far you’v...

After a strengths profiling exercise revealed courage as a weakness, Claire Stuart's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Relocating from the UK to Australia and transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship, Claire shares how adaptability and resilience have shaped her story.  Her childhood experiences of adjusting to new environments and schools laid the foundation for making bra...

In this jaw-dropping conversation, Clare Elizabeth Dea reveals the raw and transformative journey of a woman who spent most of her life hiding behind a mask.  Concealing a medical condition that made her feel different, she lived in fear of judgment and shame—and kept it secret until the moment she decided to own it and tell the truth.  Then everything changed. Now, as a transformational performan...