Unbound | Conversations Without Limits

Often, we think the future is far away, but leading futurist and humanist Gerd Leonhard says the future is already here, and it’s better than we think. As technology rapidly advances and may exceed human capabilities, Gerd highlights the necessity for a harmonious balance between technology and human values.  We explore: Developing a "future ready" mindset in an hour a day Gerd's vision of Th...

Kieran Read, a former Crusaders and All Blacks captain, applies lessons from rugby to leadership coaching. Kieran's journey began at a small Auckland school, where he had never thought he'd get anywhere near All Blacks. However, Kieran demonstrates through passion and dedication that anything is possible. His hard work saw him becoming captain, winning two World Cups, and impacting a number of you...

William Trubridge, a 7x World Champion freediver who holds 18 world records, takes us on a journey into the world of freediving. Renowned for his groundbreaking achievements, including diving to 102m with no fins, William shares the mindset required to excel in the extreme sport. William's insights go beyond freediving. We explore: When trusting teammates is an absolute necessity for safety and su...

Performance Coach Owen Eastwood known for his exceptional work with high performing organisations, including the England football team and the British Olympic team, draws on his own Maori ancestry and Whakapapa, a Maori concept that embodies our universal human need to belong and applies it to building high performing teams. We explore: Creating a high performing environment anchored in a sense of...

Eric Larsen is the first and only person to go to the South Pole, North Pole and the top of Everest in one year.  As a polar explorer, Eric perceives life's challenges much like the inevitable obstacles on an expedition — it’s all part of the journey. We explore: The skills required to effectively lead expeditions The most important qualities in teammates Dealing with failure Challenging your...

What does it take to keep a team in a constant state of flow? Jef van den Hout, Founder of Flow Concepts® Group, Team Flow Researcher and Positive Organizational Psychologist unravels climates for optimal collaboration and moments of team flow. Flow is a holistic sensation that people feel when they act with total involvement and can be a shared experience in a team.  In this fascinating disc...

Brian Ferguson, the Founder and CEO of Arena Labs and Partner + Co-Founder of Liminal Collective is pioneering the field of High Performance Medicine and human performance, enabling frontline medical teams to achieve mastery in their roles while pushing the boundaries of human potential.  Brian takes us through his journey from kitchen table conversations with his mother, a nurse, to working...

World-leading high-altitude mountaineer & ex-SAS Leader, Krishna Thapa reveals how he applies Buddhism and Eastern philosophy to excel in leadership and overcome dark periods of his life. We explore: The military mindset required for his recent Everest expedition. Solving problems through forgiveness.  Merging Eastern and Western philosophies. The impact of having a clear long-term vision...

As the first female contestant to win Alone, an extreme wilderness survival experience, Woniya Thibeault shares her story of pushing beyond perceived human limitations just below the Arctic Circle for a combined 143 days. We explore: What it’s like at the edges of life and death - how far can we push ourselves?  Appreciation of life's basics that often get taken for granted. Spirituality and...

Former USA #1 and soldier Megan Henry details the strategies and tactics on how she overcame a life-threatening diagnosis to make it back to perform on the world's highest stage Hear Megan's journey and the challenges she faced after her doctor said she would never be an athlete again. We explore: Overcoming physical and mental hurdles after a life-threatening injury The relationship between delay...

Former Irish and Australian Army officer, Billy Hedderman delves into the elite world of special forces that demands excellence and unwavering focus while sharing his incredible journey back from paralysis. Be inspired by Billy’s “never give up” mentality and his story from diagnosed quadriplegia to a level of functionality rarely seen after a near-fatal accident on Australia's Sunshine Coast. We...

GYM+Coffee CEO opens up about leaving the world of sports, stepping out of his comfort zone and into the unknown. Niall Horgan reveals the pivotal moment when he questioned his career path, sparking a journey that led him away from Cork and towards Dublin where he redefined his professional life.  Discover how he then transitioned from large tech companies to co-founding Gym+Coffee, Ireland's...

When Patrick Sweeney, received a call from his coach announcing that he would row in the World Cup, it should have been one of the happiest days of his life but instead, the news triggered panic. How did living in fear nearly kill Patrick? The best-selling author shares his journey to building resilience, embracing courage and how you can do almost anything when you face your fears. We explore: Wh...

How do we focus and engage in the present moment during times of rapid change? Dr. Brent Hogarth, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Executive Flow Coach shares how we can develop an internal locus of control for greater life satisfaction and tap into a flow state for peak performance.  We explore: The internal vs. external locus of control and why it matters What to do if you feel out of con...

Today’s episode is from Neville O’Donoghue’s BenchCast podcast, where I reflect on my time as a former Cork Hurling Captain and what we can learn from high stake moments. From being the worst-rated player at one point to managing self-doubt and becoming Man of the Match, mindset plays a huge part. We explore: Overcoming adversity, feeding courage and winning in life How to move forward when lettin...

Ruth Wageman is among the foremost scholars and practitioners studying and working with teams, especially leadership teams. The core of Ruth's research, teaching, and consulting for the last 30 years has been focused on the conditions that influence superb team performance. Ruth joins the show to share her story that catalysed her success as the worlds most foremost leader in team effectiveness. R...

Jordan Harbinger, once referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk-show host, and a communications and social dynamics expert. He has hosted a Top 50 iTunes podcast for over 14 years, making The Jordan Harbinger Show one of the most popular podcasts in the world.   We talk about: How to be popular, gain confidence and master negotiation The tim...

Dan Doty is a father,  writer, wilderness guide,  somatic meditation teacher, and is a global leader of the current men's movement. We talk about: Supporting men and boys in our society today Exploring and challenging the male archetype Being true to your inner core and self Setting conditions and a psychologically safe space to be open and vulnerable How Dan has coached thousands of men...

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander and honour man, entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, philanthropist, and one of the world’s top leadership experts. Mark believes that any individual, team, or company can unlock 20X performance with the right tools and training. Mark joins the show to share some key insights he has learnt alongside his journey of building the mental toughne...

The intelligence analyst turned entrepreneur founder Rupal Patel joins the show today to share how she made the transition from CIA to CEO. She is the author of ‘From CIA to CEO’, which helps empower individuals to leverage the CIA mindset to remake the rules of success. We explore:  How Rupal ended up briefing the president and military teams in war zones Why it is important for leaders to e...

For 25 years, today’s guest Damian Browne has pursued his human potential, relentlessly pushing his physical, mental and emotional state to their perceived limits – forging himself and his character in what he deems “a crucible life”. The extreme and former rugby player joins the show to talk about lessons learnt from his challenges on the road. We explore:  Influences from Damian Browne’s ch...