Dear 21 Year Old Me - life lessons from leaders

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Shannon Brown We go back in time to 2005 when Shannon turned 21. Shannon reflects on his career in music and what he was doing when he celebrated his 21st! We talk about how he got into music and how he joined The Ten Tenors. What was it like to tour and perform around the world? We discuss how he became a musical director. Shannon talks about wor...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Heidi Farren We go back in time to 2014 when Heidi turned 21. Heidi reflects on her career in the tourism industry and how at seven years of age, she knew she wanted to run a business We talk about how she got into tourism and created Altitude Tours What did COVID 19 mean for Heidi's business and what it was like in a tourism region ? We discuss h...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Ros Cardinal We go back in time to 1989 when Ros turned 21. Ros reflects on her career in the federal public service and how she moved to running her own firm We talk about a critical piece of feedback and what changed Ros's leadership mindset What does AI and its impact mean for leaders? We discuss being your best true self and what that means fo...

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Andrew Klein We go back in time to 1986 when Andrew turned 21. Andrew reflects on his early career and what made him change career direction We talk about the Sydney Olympics and Andrew's involvement Why is 'Survivor' a TV show Andrew loves?! We discuss being genuine and the importance of honesty in challenging situations We ask Andrew what he'd s...

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Sarah Makris We go back in time to 1997 when our guest, Sarah Makris, turned 21. Sarah reflects on her career journey, her drive, and determination. We discuss understanding your brand and the importance of simple, clear communication. Sarah steps back and looks at the contrasts between corporate life and running your own small busi...

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest John Bucchino We go back in time to 1972 when our guest, John Bucchino, turned 21, and look at his trip back to the East Coast from California. John reflects on his earliest musical influences and how he began songwriting. We talk about how John's composing evolved, and the importance of humility and being true to himself. John refl...

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Garry Pearson OAM We go back in time to 1973 when our guest, Garry Pearson, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Garry reflects on his experiences commencing as a teacher and then moving into executive roles. We talk about how Garry's leadership style has evolved, and the importance o...

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Craig Norenbergs We go back in time to 1989 when our guest, Craig Norenbergs, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Craig reflects on his experiences growing up in Canberra. We talk about how Craig's leadership style has evolved, and the importance of humility.  Craig reflects on how h...

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Michael Manthorpe PSM We go back in time to 1984, when our guest, Michael Manthorpe, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Michael reflects on his experiences growing up in Queensland, and how then he eventually joined the Australian Public Service.   We talk about how Michael's leader...

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Russell Dixon. We go back in time to 1996, when our guest, Russell Dixon, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Russell reflects on his experiences growing up in Dunedin, New Zealand, and then he eventually got involved in the world of entertainment.   We talk about how Russell's leade...

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Katherine Rich. We go back in time to 1988, when our guest, Katherine Rich, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Katherine reflects on her experiences growing up in Dunedin, New Zealand, and then how she eventually got involved in politics.   We talk about how Katherine approached som...

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Doug Weller. We go back in time to 1977, when our guest, Doug Weller, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Doug reflects on his experiences growing up in Queensland, and how he took some chances that came his way and ended up in regional radio.    We talk about how Doug backed himself...

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Darcy Milne. We go back in time to 2015, when our guest, Darcy Milne, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Darcy talks about his career on and off-air, and how he cut a deal with his school principal that saw him eventually work on one of Australia's top radio shows - and then, why he...

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Hacia Atherton. We go back in time to 2009, when our guest, Hacia Atherton, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Hacia talks about how her life was framed by her passion for horses, and how an accident changed her view of the world - and herself - in an instant.  We talk about how Hac...

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Stuart Wenn. We go back in time to 1990, when our guest, Stuart Wenn, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Stuart talks about his career on and off-field, and what it took to be at top of his 'game' - an Australian Football League field umpire - and how a chat with his school coach wa...