Let's Talk

This episode Fraser is joined by innovator, educator, leadership and change expert Richard Gerver all the way from London. Richard is one of the most inspirational leaders in the world who gained global acclaim for his role as Headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School in the UK where he transformed the school into one of the best learning environments in the world. Now Richard is a trusted a...

This week's iconic guest is World Champion Aerial Skier Jacqui Cooper. With 5 world titles, 39 world cup medals & 3 major World Championship Medals under her belt over a 20 year career Jacqui is indisputably the most successful athlete in the history of the sport. In this episode Jacqui shares with Fraser the mindset tools she used to achieve success and overcome many traumatic injuries along the...

This ep we chatted with Nutritionist & Media Dietitian Joel Feren. Joel works in a myriad of areas from nutrition marketing, recipe development, consulting in aged care & sports, and presenting about nutrition in the workplace. Joel shared with us a ton of great practical tips about food including his personal food philosophy and chatted with us about his takes on current health trends.  Follow @l...

This ep we chatted to the amazing Cosentino, Australia's premier illusionist & escapologist. Cos told us the story of how his first job as a magician on a cruise ship didn't go according to plan (which he's still confused about to this day). Cos also gave us insight into what it was like to be a trailblazer and pave the way for aspiring magicians in Australia and why his emotional connection to th...

This ep we chatted to Nasir Sobhani, otherwise known as 'The Streets' Barber.' Nasir has earned this title by offering free haircuts to homeless people in cities around the world. In this chat Nasir shares the story of the first time he cut hair for a homeless man and the profound impact this act of service had on his life. He also explains the power he's discovered in finding his true purpose as...

This ep we chatted to Leadership Strategist & Personal Mastery Expert Shadé Zahrai. Shadé is a Harvard trained coach whose superpower is turning complex neuroscience into actionable strategies. This episode is packed with practical tips for shifting your mindset during challenging times including identifying your inner critic, getting comfortable with asking for help & ultimately redefining happin...

This ep we talked with former elite AFL player and women's sport advocate & organiser Chyloe Kurdas. Chyloe shared her experience of growing up as a gifted young athlete in Victoria and the obstacles that inspired her to build towards the launch of the AFLW which led to her taking on the role of AFL Victoria's Female Football Development Manager. Chyloe also shared insight into her current work as...

This episode we chatted with Founder & CEO of SolarBuddy, Simon Doble. We talked with Simon about the work of SolarBuddy, a charity on a mission to eradicate energy poverty by providing solar powered lights to 6 million children by 2030. Simon shares what inspired this mission, the power of education in lifting communities out of poverty, the sustainable development goals and what is next for Sola...

This ep we chatted with Scientific Futurist & rebel Dr Catherine Ball. Catherine is a global expert on emerging technologies. In this episode we discussed what post-COVID future of work looks like as well as the exciting developments in drone technology right here in Australia. Catherine also unpacked the importance of data literacy, our digital footprints and the importance of knowing who owns an...

This ep we chatted to artist, survivor and inspirational Speaker Gill Hicks. Gill is considered to be one of the most thought provoking, powerful and life affirming speakers in the world. In this chat Gill reflected on her experience as a survivor of the 2005 London terrorist attack and how the event and her injuries impacted the way she sees the world. Gill also shared her hopes for how the world...

This ep we talked to explorer, author and filmmaker Tim Cope. We chatted about Tim's epic adventures in remote locations all over the world, and the unique lessons he learnt from immersing himself in ancient cultures. Tim shares some of his favourite learnings from his 10,000km journey across the Great Eurasian Steppe that have carried into his life in Melbourne; from the value of solitude to the...

This ep we chatted with game changing entrepreneur and founder of Collective Hub, Lisa Messenger. We discussed Lisa's unique approach to entrepreneurship, her journey in the print and digital magazine space, the lessons she learned from the likes of Richard Branson, and how she was well ahead of the curve when it came to remote workforces. Lisa's energy is infectious and she also shares some pract...

This ep we chat with engineer, social entrepreneur and leader of diversity in STEM, Felicity Furey. We chatted about her experiences in the male-dominated field of engineering, her two organisations 'Power of Engineering' & 'Machinam' that focus on working in schools to encourage students to pursue engineering and also what the future holds for diversity in STEM and engineering. Follow us on Insta...

This ep we chatted with the boys from Brisbane, Nic Marchesi & Lucas Patchett. Together they founded Orange Sky Laundry, a world-first mobile service that provides the homeless communities all over the world with a place to do their laundry, take a shower & connect with volunteers. They shared with us the stories that have impacted them most, what's in the future for Orange Sky and how the convers...

Samantha Gash is an endurance athlete, social impact champion and inspirational Speaker. We chatted with her about her journey from being the last picked for sports at school to become an ultra-marathon runner that ran 3,253km across India in 2016. Sam uses running as a vehicle for social change through advocacy; peer to peer fundraising and integrated digital campaigns and has raised over 1.4 mil...

This ep we're joined by prolific Australian film & commercial director Lee Rogers. Lee has had an incredibly diverse career that has taken him from being a male model and tradie to filmmaker creating some of Australia's most beloved music videos. He also wrote, directed and starred in the first digital movie shot in Australia. Lee shared some of the lessons he has learned along the way around brea...

Kate Ceberano is a living legend and national treasure. We had an open chat about her journey to become the 4-time ARIA award-winning artist that she is today. Kate is a passionate advocate for creative communities and she shares her frank thoughts on the changes and challenges that the Arts industry faces in 2020 and how essential it is that we define our worth in these challenging times. Follow...

This episode we chatted with Dr Kirstin Ferguson, a business leader, company director, award-winning leadership expert and author, who also created the viral #CelebratingWomen campaign in 2017. We talked about how & why she created a global twitter campaign to celebrate women every day as well as her work in the Leadership space and what characteristics make up a modern leader. Follow us on Instag...

It's not everyday you get to talk about snot but that's just what we did with Dr Vanessa Pirotta. We talked about her groundbreaking work in collecting biological data from whales, the environmental application of drones, her passion for science and the importance of science communication in inspiring today's kids to get excited about the field. Follow us on Instagram at @lets_talk_pod to stay up...

In this ep we got to chat to psychologist & social commentator Sabina Read. We chat about the age old question of nature vs nurture, the importance of trusting your gut and how we should ask ourselves what we want to feel, rather than do, when it comes to our careers.  Follow us on Instagram at @lets_talk_pod to stay up to date, and follow @sabinaread Learn more about Sabina: https://www.saxton.co...

If you're looking to take your brand to the next level then this is the episode you've been waiting for.  In this chat with Matt Jones, the man behind the brand and co-founder of Four Pillars Gin (the recently crowned best gin in the world), we unpack how to build a brand by telling great stories, how back those up with unforgettable experiences and how this combination leads to greater trust with...

This ep we got to sit down with entrepreneur and RedBalloon founder Naomi Simson. We chatted about some of the leadership challenges she faced early in her career, her childhood aspirations, how businesses must respond to the modern consumer and just a whole bunch of great points for anyone thinking about their customers. Follow us on instagram at @lets_talk_pod to stay up to date, and follow Naom...

This episode we're chatting to Aussie Surfing Legend Layne Beachley. With Layne we cover how success doesn't always come with being a nice person, how she struggled for that success in a male dominated industry and how her body was riddled with injuries after performing at such a high level for so long. Follow us on instagram at @lets_talk_pod to stay tuned, follow Layne at @laynebeachley. Hope yo...

Let's Talk is a podcast where we sit down with the global thought leaders and change makers, they tell us a story and then we see what happens. Ahead of our first ep landing this Wednesday our host, Fraser Orford, is joined by his producer Farah Parkinson to discuss  Let's Talk and the incredible lineup of guests they've tricked into joining them for their first season.  So subscribe now, and join...