Freedom Fridays

This week is a continuation of the conversation Pete had with Karen Gately , Founder & Sensei of Corporate Dojo . In Part #2 they share some thoughts about the voyage of discovery some people ‘choose to’ or ‘have to’ go on. They get uncomfortable with parts of them that aren’t comfortable to consider and the impact words - particularly from others - can have. Pete pauses the conversation again...

This week Pete chatted with Karen Gately , Founder & Sensei of Corporate Dojo . They’ve only known each other a few weeks but already found some interesting connections and things in common. As has become the pattern they got into flow and the conversation lasted over an hour. We have chunked the conversation into 3 parts. In Part #1 we discuss a range of topics such as imaging our future self...

During this week’s episode Pete chats with Marcus Crow of 10,000 Hours , a long-time friend, ex-colleague and fellow facilitator. The focus of our discussion is change and what we’ve experienced are some of the markers to successful or unsuccessful change efforts – whether personal or professional. As expected, we got into a bit of a flow and I’ve carved out the conversation into 2 parts. In part...

During this week’s episode Pete chats with Marcus Crow of 10,000 Hours , a long-time friend, ex-colleague and fellow facilitator. The focus of our discussion is change and what we’ve experienced are some of the markers to successful or unsuccessful change efforts – whether personal or professional. As expected, we got into a bit of a flow and I’ve carved out the conversation into 2 parts. In part...

This week Pete chats to Howard Tinker of Restaurant Profits . Howard shares his story of coming from significant poverty in the UK to being a self-made entrepreneur teaching other entrepreneurs and living a life beyond his childhood dreams and aspirations. This is a 2-part Episode. Check out Part #2 Episode #36 Show Notes: Episode #36

This week Pete chats to Howard Tinker of Restaurant Profits . Howard shares his story of coming from significant poverty in the UK to being a self-made entrepreneur teaching other entrepreneurs and living a life beyond his childhood dreams and aspirations. This is a 2-part Episode. Check out Part #1 Episode #35 Show Notes: Episode #35

This week Pete chatted with Anne Neilan who made the big switch from big corporate to running her own business – Neilan Digital , a boutique digital marketing agency for small business.  We discuss the dilemmas of being a working mum, working with your partner, balancing the dilemma of being a ‘classic over-achiever’ with parenthood and everything in between. Show Notes: Episode #34

This week Pete chats with Tom Gleeson – farm boy to fighter pilot. We explore Tom’s journey from growing up on a farm to flying F18 jets. We touch on the necessity and impact of a relentless and forensic win-learn-change mindset. We discuss how he built the capability to see order in chaos whilst flying a multi-million dollar piece of government kit at up to 1000 mph in the middle of an airbo...

This week Pete returns to a solo episode. R U OK? has been prominent this week and Pete shares some of his own thoughts about whether he's OK? The answer is yes, but Pete talks about his willingness to surrender, his pattern of closing in to protect himself, especially in relationships, and trying to burst through the story that everything needs to be tied up in a bow. Show Notes: Episod...

This week my guest, Graham Roberts , and I openly discuss some challenging aspects of mental health. Graham willingly and compassionately shares the ups and downs of his own mental health journey. WARNING: Please be aware that within this conversation we discuss suicidal thoughts and ideation - particularly at the 6 -7 minute mark. If you suspect this conversation might be an unhelpful trigge...

This week Pete chats with a dear friend and colleague Dr. Clark Perry . Clark was the Australian Swimming Team psychologist for 4 Olympic Games. He shares some fascinating insights about what it’s like to maintain or shift a winning identity and we discuss some of the mental health questions being raised by some high-profile athletes. Show Notes - Episode #30

This week I chatted with my funniest friend – Harriet Beveridge . Seriously, Harriet has performed at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival! We talked about the journey it took to get there. From having the confidence or ignorance to force yourself to apply to the stage and the nerves that show up for most. A conversation full of banter as we discuss the benefits of laughter, humour and anything else to d...

Pete chats to old friend and colleague Michael Tipper , who after a number of years they have re-connected virtually and discussed many things, over many hours. In this conversation, Mike reveals some of the recurrent characteristics that have shown up when he’s made some big changes in his life. The biggest one perhaps – knowing when you are being true to yourself and paying attention to any...

This week I chatted with long-time friend and ex-collegue, Julien Prosser . Julien had to make a big shift – from the beach to the office. From bare feet to shoes. From board shorts to suit and tie. Take a listen. Some fascinating insights.  Show Notes: Episode #27

This is the 2nd part of the interview with Anna Raine . The premise of Freedom Fridays being a choice you make, and yet Anna shares some great insights about the consequence of ‘having to’. What’s the difference when initially you ‘have to’ and choice is taken away? How do you settle into rituals and practices to settle your nervous system to cope and move through the situation you find yourself i...

This is the first of a two-part interview with Anna Raine . The premise of Freedom Fridays being a choice you make, and yet Anna shares some great insights about the consequence of ‘having to’. What’s the difference when initially you ‘have to’ and choice is taken away? How do you settle into rituals and practices to settle your nervous system to cope and move through the situation you find yourse...

This week was predominantly about slowing down and looking up.  Pete interviews long-time friend Andy Foster on the big change that he's made in his life. Pete and Andy discuss the cause of the change and the importance of telling yourself a better story. Show Notes: Episode #24

This week is about Freedom Mondays. Dougie Samuel is an old buddy of Pete's that lives in Edinburgh. Dougie experienced an event in his life three years ago that set about changing how he structured his life and made him realign his values.  This conversation is full of whispers that have the potential to inspire change in your life. Show Notes: Episode #23

This week was a conversation with Pete's soul buddy, Colin Hiles about the power of “I have to…”. Definitely worth a listen. Show Notes: Episode #22

This week is predominantly about the 21st whisper – of course, it had to be! Pete shares the story behind 21 Whispers and the five whispers that are causing change in his life. Show Notes: Episode #21

As the Australian financial year comes to an end Pete spends some time reflecting on where he's at now and his plans for the future. Pete questions whether the business is a vehicle for him to live the life he wants for himself and his family or whether he is a servant of the business. He ponders whether his gratitude for where he is at now is diluting his ambition. And also ta...

We're back to a solo episode with Pete reflecting on the past couple of interviews, the concept of starting ugly, and a few questions that may help you find a place of peace when all around is in chaos. Pete also talks about his guilt at committing to keeping Fridays for his own plans and upcoming plans for developing his craft. Show Notes: Episode #19

This week is Pete's second interview with ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Craig Buller has chosen to move out of the family home. Craig has been on this block of land for 30 years. Raised his 3 boys there and said goodbye to his wife, who has passed away. This is the family home. There are a lot of memories and a lot of 'stuff' connected to this house. It's a b...

This week Pete launches his first interview with ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  Alex Moffat gets up and goes to work every day but in the background he's been moonlighting as a magician for the past 30 years. Alex talks about his passion for magic, where it started, how he's continued with it, and how a lot of his learns from magic - the principles, concepts, and psychology - ap...

This week Pete considers music and the power of really listening to it and the feelings and story that come from that. He also considers the events that are happening on the periphery of our lives, how instructive can they be? These are events that happen to someone elses' family, a mate, or a colleague. The events that you're one degree removed from, how instructive can they be to your life? And...