Leaving the Herd

In this episode, we sit down with Jess Price, an innovation strategist who truly lives in the future. A few years ago, a work-related mental health injury made Jess completely rethink her approach to life and work. Through her journey of healing, she founded her own company, Paradigm Makers, and embarked on a mission to challenge and transform our perceptions of work. During this chat, Jess shares...

What a guy Nick Mair is! After experiencing his own struggles with anxiety and depression, including a call to Lifeline at his lowest point, Nick Mair decided to leave the corporate world behind and transition into a career focused on mental health advocacy. Now a dedicated advocate for mental health, Nick's built a new career coaching, training in Mental Health First Aid, and facilitating ses...

In this episode, we chat with a true trailblazer, Rudi Landmann. Rudi's journey is a testament to the power of following one's passions and committing to a journey of self-discovery and affirmation.  There are so many parts to Rudi’s incredible story that we get to talk through in this episode. From their decision to move outside of their corporate job comfort zone to explore entrepreneuri...

After a disappointing encounter with an old boss, Michelle J Raymond decided in early 2020 to quit her corporate sales job on the spot! She stepped bravely into the unknown determined to do whatever came next on her own terms. Navigating the global pandemic which followed shortly after wasn't easy, but Michelle fell on her feet, pursued her passion for LinkedIn and founded her business, B2B Gr...

Ian Gillespie AM has worked for 30 years across industries in Australia and internationally at CEO and senior executive level. He's worked in corporate law, HR, business management and private equity investment. Until he stepped down in 2019, Ian spent 13 years as CEO of the Royal Automotive Club of Queensland. His passion and contribution to the mutual and cooperative sector continues today a...

Nan Bray has had quite the journey. The former physical oceanographer from Idaho in the US, fell in love with Tasmania, Australia, and decided to make the move there for a new job and a new life. After a few years of self-reflection about what was important to her, she left the security of a stable income and the job she knew well, bought a property, and jumped head-first into sheep farming! Now,...

Natalie Yan Chatonsky empowers women to make informed choices about their work and lifestyle so they can thrive in their second half of life. As a neurodiverse Asian Australian, she brings a unique perspective to her work to enable women to lead a meaningful and socially connected life. Natalie's business, Full Time Lives, works with organisations to co-design innovative services and programs...

With more than 30 years' experience in the financial services industry in both the UK and Australia, Andy Fell is a true expert in executive and senior leadership.  He believes in modelling the masters in life, and in this chat, he shares some of the lessons he's learnt along the way. Andy’s extensive career includes leading large distribution businesses, creating high-performing teams, an...

Brad Hore first pulled on the boxing gloves at 10 year old. He qualified for the Sydney 2000 Olympic games at 17, but a cruel twist of fate meant he didn’t make weight and was disqualified. After that heartbreak, he focused on making the Athens Games team in 2004 and was successful in competing as Australia’s 23rd Indigenous Olympian. Since retiring from boxing, Brad's been a mentor and role m...

Sometimes you meet a person whose story, experience and outlook changes the way you want to live your life. Peter Krzyworenka has that kind of impact. For the past 25 years, Peter’s been the primary carer for his beautiful wife Lisa, who has multiple sclerosis. Peter’s journey from husband, father and business owner, to full time carer, has taken some twists and turns. At one point he felt like he...

Michelle Bagnall is CEO of Bank First, in Australia, and has spent 25 years working across Australian and international financial services. She's passionate about growing sustainable, member-owned banks which look after people when times are tough. In work and in life, she leads with heart promoting women's issues, education, equality, inclusion, and empowerment. Michelle has an amazing st...

Melissa Browne is a former accountant, a former financial adviser, serial entrepreneur, author and podcaster. Now Mel is on a mission to teach women how to find their financial independence and to be more intentional when making financial decisions. But she's come a long way. In this episode, Mel talks us through her journey, how she wasn't willing to accept the circumstances she found her...

Want to get to know some amazingly wise people, we admire? Us too! Through Leaving the Herd, we'll connect you to successful people who've made purposeful changes in their lives and we'll access insights and inspiration to help you live a life with more meaning and intention. Follow Leaving the Herd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingtheherdpodcast/