The Passion Institute Podcast

We know that caring is not something that comes naturally to many of us. It's easy for us to get caught up in work and other things, and sometimes we forget that our employees are people too. If you want to be able to retain your team and keep them around for years to come, caring more than anything else is the way to go. We'll talk more about why this is true in our podcast today! Follow Shivani...

Outsourcing is a huge part of running a business these days. It helps you save money, time, and resources.   You don't have to worry about spending hours every day answering phones or doing paperwork—they can spend that time doing something more productive! In addition, this allows you to focus on growing your business instead of managing its day-to-day operations. Join us today as Shivani sh...

Jeremy is a champion in the entrepreneurial sphere for Pitcher Partners Brisbane.  His areas of expertise lie in assisting family owned businesses determine, and then achieve, their financial goals. By working with his clients he is able to structure their financial affairs to balance protecting the family assets against minimising the impacts of taxation, all the while accumulating wealth. J...

Natalya comes from the corporate and entrepreneurial world, with over 20 years in international business development and management, from running a multimillion-dollar manufacturing company with multinational teams to launching a global coaching & training business. She applies her vast experience in living in 6 different countries, handling change, deep exposure to different industries, while...

Have you heard about the fascinating leadership lessons from Mozart’s Life?  He was the greatest and most influential, popular, and prolific composer of the classical period. Join us today to know more about him and how his music and journey in life can give you learnings as leaders of today.   Follow Shivani on @askshivani  Subscribe to make sure you hear all updates from her!&nbsp...

Shivani will be sharing her 7 Tips to Retain Your Best Salespeople in today's podcast.  These tips are designed to help you make sure you're retaining the best people on your team, so they can continue to deliver excellent performance and results for your company. Follow Shivani on @askshivani Subscribe to make sure you hear all updates from her! https://www.askshivani.com/ Follow https://www...

Jeffrey is an upbeat and charismatic coach and consultant. He focuses on how to make businesses and entrepreneurs thrive while not losing a sense of what makes a company outstanding: leadership. Also, Jeffrey is an author that has worked with small and big businesses. Join us today to know more about Jeffrey's journey and his book. "The Integrity Game®" is such an enjoyable read that it matters no...

For many people who struggle with mental health conditions like anxiety or depression, journaling can be one of the most important yet often neglected methods of achieving mindfulness.    In today's episode, join us as Shivani talks about how journaling can help you stay focused on your thoughts and emotions. If we understand that our emotional state affects the way we think, it helps us...

Today, Shivani is going to share some of the long and short term changes that can be made at an organization in order for them to be able to connect with their employees on a deeper level. You'll hear about how you can improve your culture by making sure you're giving people opportunities for growth, and how you can improve your communication with your employees so they feel valued and heard. Foll...

Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. She is also the face behind Perth’s growing Alcohol-Free Movement. She’s the host of a thriving, global online community (The Women's Wellbeing Collective) which offers a safe space where w...

Hailing from frosty Canada, Sarah Maxwell became a Beach Volleyball Player representing Canada for 9 years. Moving to Australia with her team in 2000, she was coached by the world’s best and improved her ranking into the Top 10 worldwide. She also ended up marrying Australian 5-time Olympian and Gold Medallist Natalie Cook and they have a beautiful 4 year old daughter. After retiring from sport, S...

Maria started her career as an Electrical Engineer for the #1 consulting firm in New Zealand. In 2002, she and her husband launched Digital Armour. Digital Armour is consistently handpicked by world-class vendors such as Microsoft and Telstra to co-launch cutting-edge technologies.    She is passionate about personal development and helping others achieve the seemingly impossible, practi...

R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to  stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives. Their work focuses on building the motivation, confidence and skills of the help-giver – the person who can have a meaningful conversation with someone who is struggling with life. Join us today as Shivani shares some of the le...

Your body receives oxygen by breathing, allowing it to function properly. Your breathing changes while you're under stress, either physically or emotionally.   Join us today as Shivani shares different types of breathwork, its benefits and how you can do it.    Follow Shivani on @askshivani  Subscribe to make sure you hear all updates from her!  https://www.askshivani.com/...

Many people do not realize how much stress can be caused by holiday travel. Don't let the holiday season stress you out! Shivani shared some tips on how to prepare for a stress-free break.    Incorporate these tips and ensure that you have fun and feel relaxed during your travels!   Follow Shivani on @askshivani  Subscribe to make sure you hear all updates from her!  https...

Samantha Nolan-Smith is the founder and CEO of The School of Visibility. A self professed introverted, green tea drinking, book reading, mum of 2 young children. She’s been working online since 2008 when, after a career as an A-type personality in law and social justice, she became very sick with chronic fatigue and found she could no longer hold down a regular job. It took her 4 years to recover...

Samantha started her professional life working in a large international law firm. Her next big decision was when she decided to start Fitter Futures in 2016.  All Fitter Futures youth gym programming is based on Brand X MethodTM; a comprehensive, next-generation fitness framework designed to deliver physical literacy, preventing injuries, improving sports performance, and keeping youth active...

How can you sharpen your self-awareness and uncover new pearls of wisdom within your crucibles? How can adversity help you grow? Join us today as Shivani talks about the significance of the crucibles in terms of mental wellness. Follow Shivani on @askshivani Subscribe to make sure you hear all updates from her! https://www.askshivani.com/ Follow https://www.linkedin.com/in/askshivani/ Email her at...

With an MBA from Yale University in the US, Virginia was once an investment banker in New York City who ran marathons for fun. Enter yoga – which merely began as a way to stretch her tight hamstrings. That was almost twenty years ago. Needless to say, her yoga practice opened so much more than just those hamstrings.  With more than a decade of teaching experience, Virginia has achieved Yoga A...

Habits are things that are repeated in your day to day life.    Why habits are so difficult to break?  How can small changes make big differences?   In today's episode, Shivani talks about simple ways to overcome negative habits and begin living a positive life.   Follow Shivani on @askshivani  Subscribe to make sure you hear all updates from her! h ttps://www.askshiv...

Caralee Fontenele is the founder and director of Collective Family Law. Caralee is a determined, energetic, and inspiring thought leader in the family law space, shifting how people perceive and move through divorce and separation. Championing change and collaborating with businesses and people to deliver divorce services that promote wellbeing and positive outcomes for her clients is what motivat...

For over 20 years Brendan Gibson has been working in the technology space, he has worked with IT business owners on gaining efficiencies in their business - loves helping people. In 2019, Brendan's business was faced with a net loss in the business and asked the question - "Is this worth it?" Reading the book "Profit First" Brendan committed that as of 1 July 2019 his company was going to make a p...

As a young child Shana had big dreams of traveling the world. Her family - refugees who escaped from a war torn country called East Timor in 1975 to Australia - taught her the meaning of resilience and fighting for what is right. When her kidneys failed, Shana recognized that she would need to lift herself and her executive training kicked in. Today, Shana continues to excel in the Advertising ind...

Yassin Hall is the CEO of B.O.S.S Class LLC., teaching others to master Amazon, Walmart, eBay & other e-commerce platforms. She have traveled the world mentoring teens and adults reach their greatest potential with resilience as she have done. Yassin love dedicating time, services and efforts to numerous organizations dedicated to mental wellness in the Caribbean and in the U.S.A. Follow Shivani o...

Innovation does not always have to be a massive and world-changing event. The simplicity of progressive shifts, incremental improvements, and adjustments can lead to a lot of innovation. Join us today as Shivani shares her experiences on how space can lead to creativity. Follow Shivani on @askshivani Subscribe to make sure you hear all updates from her! https://www.askshivani.com/ Follow https://w...