A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist

My guest on this episode is industry leader, business powerhouse and role model, the CEO of Harcourts in South Australia, Rachel Eckey.    Rachel has a diverse background in business, real estate and government, and has worked with teams throughout Australia, as well as in Europe and Canada. She spent a decade in strategic communications and business leadership roles before joining the real estate...

HOW WELL DO YOU SLEEP? We know one of the most important aspects to our overall health is the quality of our sleep, and I know for many out there, a good night’s sleep is either a distant memory or worse, a fantasy.  My guest on this episode  is Holistic Sleep and deep neuro rest scientist,  Sabine Christelli.  Sabine also has   ·         Bachelor of Science (Hons) (biochemistry /immunology) and G...

Does your business have a marketing plan? Does your content 'talk to' or 'talk with' you consumer? My guest on today’s episode is Digital Marketing Expert, Coach to serviced based businesses,  Business strategist, Podcast host,  Speaker,  Mumma of 2 boys  and Wannabe chocolate connoisseur, Hayley Osborne.   As a Serial entrepreneur, Marketing Consultant, and Small Business Grow...

My guest on this episode described getting divorced and giving birth to her son Jake, with quadriplegic cerebral palsy as the best things that have happened to her.   Karina McDonald, has an active family of five, She is  a mother to 11-year-old Sienna and Jake 8 and stepmother to 12 year old Jace.     Jake lives with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, he in non-verbal, non-mobile, PEG fed, experiences...

OVER 20,000 WOMEN WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER THIS YEAR AND MORE THAN 3,200 WILL LOSE THEIR BATTLE WITH THIS INSIDIOUS DISEASE.     My guest on this episode shared her very personal journey as a wife, mum, business owner and breast cancer survivor to raise awareness and the importance of making your health a priority.     Leah Baylis is the Managing Director of Champagne Recruitment, a wi...

  My guest on this episode is 'not your typical' Relationship Counsellor or personal development Speaker. With over three decades of expertise in psychology, neuroscience, and metaphysics, Russell Voss, affectionately known as Russ, is a transformative force like no other.  From his disciplined years in the Royal Australian Navy, earning his Bachelor of Social Work Degree and after a sig...

On this episode,  we are going to try and answer THE question that is on the minds of most men, What do woman really want? To help answer that question is Dating and Relationship Coach/Therapist and acclaimed author of 'Master the Language of Attraction, Stefania Puleo  After two decades of absorbing women's intriguing 'man-gossip' as a hairstylist and personal trainer, Stefani...

ARE YOU AN EMOTIONAL EATER? CAN’T STOP AT ONE TIM TAM, YOU NEED TO EAT THE PACK?   My guest on today’s program is  Eating Psychology Coach, Master NLP Practitioner, and Hypnotherapist, Suzanne Ingleton.  Suzanne has dedicated the last 20 years to helping 1000's of people to be the healthiest versions of themselves by prioritising their mental, physical and emotional wellness.     Suzanne Ingl...

My guest on this episode  is one of Australia’s most compelling speakers on the share market and  best-selling author of six books on investing and trading. Louise Bedford has been trading the markets since 1990 and has trained thousands of people to maximise their own trading potential. Louise is a behavioural finance expert and has degrees in Psychology and Business.    Known as ‘the corporate e...

  HOW IS YOUR BANK ACCOUNT LOOKING? For many, it’s not anywhere near as abundant as they would like it to be.  So, how would you feel if I told you there is a direct relationship between your mindset and your bank account…  Your mindset in fact, magnifies money.  My guest on this episode to share his knowledge and expertise is  one of Australia’s leading transformational coaches, Rik Schnabel.  Ri...

On This episode, I am joined by literary royalty,  My guest  is Australia’s bestselling author and regenerative agriculturalist, Rachael Treasure Rachael has been dubbed an agricultural activist, farm feminist and literary pioneer and has worked as a rural journalist, radio broadcaster, jillaroo, professional wool classer, veterinary nurse, stock camp cook, high country cattle drover, truffle snif...

We are constantly being reminded of inflation and the cost of living crisis.  My guest on this episode is Personal Budgeting Queen, Author and Radio Host, Samantha Boardman.   Samantha founded ‘Spending Made Easy’ in July 2016, after being made redundant from her corporate job 12 months before.   At Spending Made Easy they are experts at budgeting, and they take all of the stress, worry, panic, un...

Theo Venter is the only person known to have survived 22,000 volts and 1,200 amps through the heart and lived to see another day.   When Theo removed his insulated gloves while working on a damaged transmission pole, he made a decision that would impact himself and his family in ways he couldn’t have imagined.  But why did Theo, an experienced linesman, make what the safety industry would tell us...

A recent study by the mental Health Foundation in the UK found that in the past year, a staggering  74% of people have been so stressed that they have been overwhelmed or unable to cope. My guest on this episode is Rebekah King, The Brain Changer .    Rebekah is a  ·         Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)Master Practitioner ·         Hypnotherapist ·         Speaker and life coach.  As a  form...

THIS EPISODE MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE………BOWEL CANCER ….. Now that I have your attention, once considered an old persons disease, there is an alarming increase in both diagnosis and death in younger people.  Here are some frightening  statistics: 1.        Bowel Cancer is now the #1 death by cancer of 25-30 year olds 2.       This is up from #9, 40 years ago. 3.       Now the 4th most common cancer, ther...

Innovation is the future.  Innovations in Green Technologies, Space and Artificial Intelligence are impacting our world.   Stone and Chalk at Lot 14 in Adelaide South Australia is at the forefront of innovation and it’s having impact on a global scale.   My guest on this episode of ‘A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist’ is Innovator, entrepreneur and impact -driven Director of Ecosystems at Stone a...

DR TOM NEHMY IS A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST WITH MORE THAN 20 YEARS’EXPERIENCE.    His passion is preventing psychological problems in people of all ages while also enhancing resilience and wellbeing.   His doctoral research in developing the Healthy Minds Program produced the world’s first prevention program to prevent the onset of symptoms of depression, and anxiety while also reducing risk for eati...

ARE YOUR TRADEMARKS, PATENTS AND IP (Intellectual Property) PROTECTED? HOW VULNERABLE ARE YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS FROM ILLEGAL USE OF YOUR IP? WHAT WOULD THE COST BE IF YOUR IP WAS COMPROMISED? On this episode I chatted with experienced commercial lawyer, trademark and  patent expert,  Maggie Yarak. Maggie has over 20 years experience in both the private and corporate sectors including banking, outd...

HAVE YOU EVER HAD TROUBLE CONCENTRATING?   Perhaps your focus isn't as good as you'd like it to be. Or do you have one of those inner voices that constantly berates you and holds you back?  The good news is you're not alone. Everyone has these issues. It's how they deal with them that determines their level of success.  My guest on this episode of ‘A Cuppa with The Con Versatio...

HER HUSBAND PASSED AWAY 37 DAYS AFTER DIAGNOSIS. On this episode, Jodie Atkinson shared her journey which rose from the ashes of devastation after losing her husband to Pancreatic Cancer only 37 days after diagnosis. Being acutely aware of her own lack of preparedness to face her grief, she not only sought help for herself but a deep desire to help others. From becoming a' Certified Advanced...

Doctors told him that he shouldn't have lived!  Shot 14 times in less than 5 seconds from a semi-automatic weapon, he lay bleeding for 3 hours before he could be rescued.   As if this is not unbelievable enough, he  returned back to FULL duties within 2 1/2  years. On this episode, I chat with former Elite Star Force officer, Derrick McManus.  He shared his harrowing story and how it lead him...

Years of people pleasing, not living authentically and finally finding out, via an anonymous letter, his wife was having an affair, took him to the depths of despair and led him on a journey of self discovery where he is now dedicated to inspiring hope and a love of life. On episode 45 of 'A Cuppa with The Con versationalist'  I chatted with Inspirational Keynote Speaker and Empowerment...

On this episode we shower you with a big dose of optimism and get you to look at your cup, not as half full or half empty, but overflowing! Victor Perton is the Chief Optimism Officer at The Centre for Optimism.  The Centre for Optimism is 8000 people in 82 countries and asks people “What makes YOU optimistic?” and “What makes YOU feel Optimistic?”  Prior to taking on the optimism mission, Victor...

MONEY, MONEY MONEY.  On this episode I chatted with Daniel Marshall, Financial Coach, Speaker and Entrepreneur. After working in the Steel & Mining industry as a Mechanical Engineer for 10+ years, Daniel decided to take a leap of faith and follow his passion.  Daniel combined his love for personal development and personal finances and created his dream career.  Daniel is now a Financial Coach,...

My guest on this episode is known as the Queen of Joy. Cindi Cohn is the author of the bestseller More Joy and a motivational speaker. After facing her own struggles with her mental health, Cindi climbed her way out and found joy along the way. She now helps other women who feel stuck in their circumstances transform their mindset so that they can live a life of freedom and joy. Cindi holds a Mast...