In The Game Podcast

Today, we continue the conversation with the Managing Partner of a private Occupational Therapy practice in Brisbane focusing on supporting children and families.  Completing her PhD in 2011, Fiona Driver has since presented at international events and multiple academic environments in support of children experiencing “the joy of childhood”. Having two young children herself, she has served as an...

Today, we STOP in our TRACTS for this conversation…with a black man!  A man who has been in my life for over 20 years and impacted it in ways that continue to unfold… Steve Anderson was born in Louisville, Kentucky in the 60s – which is considered one of the most dangerous cities on earth.  When his Dad was shot by his “supposed” friend when he was just 9yrs old, anger smoldered within him, “how c...

Today, we continue the conversation with the first ever female AFL Grand Final Umpire.  Chelsea Roffey recounts the goosebump-worthy moment in 2012 when thousands of fans at Melbourne Cricket Ground cheered her on for her presence on the field as the historical female first in sport.   She may always have been sporty yet she started out as an aspiring musician with a scholarship at the Queensland...

Today, we continue the conversation with a woman steeped in Corporate Organizational Structure.  10 years ago, Michelle Black was a senior organizational development consultant in Brisbane but felt she could be making a bigger difference… when she came upon University level couseling and psychology.    Focussing initially on stress & anxiety among children and adults in care organisations, she...

Today, we continue the conversation with the Aussie founder of Full Spectrum Education.  With his Masters in Education & Behavioural Psychology combining with his leading roles in the Qld educational system, Ben Maher was the perfect guy to storm in to the market with an individualized youth academic coaching company.  His capacity to innovate on “tutoring” by ensuring that the one-on-one sess...

Today, we continue the conversation with a young executive who is poised to take a billion dollar company into its next iteration.  Captaining his prestigious Arizona State U golf team where he earned his Business Communications degree, he went on to do an intensive leadership development course at Harvard Business school in 2019. Erik Coover is currently the Chief Visionary Officer at Isagenix In...

Today, we continue the conversation with one of the world’s biggest superstars that many outside of China have never heard of.  Part of me thinks she might like the fact that she isn’t recognized by people, as her humility oozes from her media presence.  Australian-born Heidi Dugan had a quick stint in Japan in her 20s that changed her life.  Detouring through China, she first landed in Wuhan and...

Today, we continue the conversation with an experienced couple who’s mission to be the most authentic, innovative, and impactful whole food company in the world is taking shape!  Based on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, Howard & Cyndi O’Meara have their sights on Generational Health with their thriving company “Changing Habits”. Their mutual eclectic backgrounds are what I believe has them se...

Today, we continue the conversation with Former Senior Director of ‘Xbox Games Marketplace’ and ‘Microsoft Online’.  Kathryn Foster is a powerhouse who has humbly moved her family out of Seattle and onto the beautiful shores of the Sunshine Coast where she currently heads up ‘MacroData Digital Solutions’ which aims to host an eco-friendly DataCentre in Qld and create a tech hub in Maroochydore. I...

Today, we continue the conversation with one of the winningest Olympians of all time – sorry Nat L  Whether it was her stellar Collegiate Indoor Volleyball career where she is considered the best all-around player in history or her unprecedented 102 match winning streak in international beach volleyball in 2007/2008, Kerri Walsh Jennings somehow manages to also win Sportswoman of the Year as well....

Unprecendented times in our history are upon us…and I committed to something very profound: To become a better version of myself coming out of this than when I went in!  Change it afoot with the podcast so listen in… New colours, new brand, new cohesion for the podcast.   Why did we pick this new name??  Does this mean I am kicking Nat off the show?!? What do you think?  Come and listen to find ou...

Today, we continue the conversation with the founders of The Influencer Project. The “bro-mance”  between Andrew McWhirter & Rana Saini has been an evolution of their diverse backgrounds in the foray of so many aspects of business and life. For Andrew, the past 15yrs has been about buying & selling businesses, raising capital and creating one business venture after another – never really s...

On a lazy Sunday afternoon in Brisbane, Australia, we had to come and share some of the FEARS and angst we are experiencing during these unprecedented times in our history…but mostly the reframed opportunities we’ve found amidst it! Come and share a laugh with us as our greys start to shine through, our eyebrows start to thicken and our general outward appearance takes a back seat! Isolation has e...

Today, we continue the conversation with a woman who continues to re-create herself decade after decade.  Kerri Pottharst has been a professional athlete for most of her life – representing her country of Australia in indoor and beach volleyball for over 24yrs.  Having her Son Tyson after retiring from her 4th Olympics, she became a sought after Motivational speaker and has continued to prosper in...

Today, we continue the conversation with someone shifting the landscape of what it is to be a woman in business.  We loved her on the show last year and now she is back!  Transcending her “Marketing Mentoring” Agency Basic Bananas, based out of Sydney, Australia, Franziska Iseli is creating movements like “Moments of Humanity” and writing books like “The Courage Map” exalted by the world’s most we...

Today, we continue the conversation with founder & CEO of iStaySafe and the TicTocTrack solution for kids.  She is a woman on a mission to help parents feel more secure about their kids and promote safety for the most vulnerable in our communities. Karen Cantwell was like many new mothers preparing for their transition back into the workforce, while anxiously wondering how her first child woul...

Today, we continue the conversation with child psychiatrist specializing and dedicated to helping parents support their kids in a way that is informed by the latest developments in neuroscience.  Ashley Miller, MD has been heavily focused on Family Therapy over the past 15 years and is a frequent keynote speaker and co-author to their new book “What to Say When Nothing Seems to Work”, her down to...

The Goods on Loz: From an early age, Lauren knew she was going to live an extraordinary life. She thought she would uncover some magical mystery of the universe or catch a rocket to outer-space – whatever it was, she knew it would something that would impact the lives of others. She grew up in a family of five, the eldest of 3 kids and the daughter of a nurse mother and military father. As a child...

The Goods on Dr V: Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is a mom, registered psychologist, parenting educator, best-selling author, international speaker, and a regularly invited media guest. Founder and director of The Wishing Star Lapointe Developmental Clinic, she has been supporting families and children for almost 20 years, and has previous experience in community mental health and the school system.  While...

Today, we continue the conversation with a man who worked for Telcos, Fintec and Software companies and consulted for big players in Australia like NRMA and Suncorp only to choose complete fulfilment as a FULL-TIME DAD! Realizing that his two kids were young and that he didn’t want to miss a minute of it, he shelved his double Masters degrees and replaced them with Chai-colada instead.  He zooms i...

Today, we continue the conversation with a corporate lawyer turned Youth Fitness Advocate.  Imagine being a leading corporate lawyer and management consultant advising publicly-listed companies and governments on how to save millions of dollars to then buying and building your own gym aimed at teaching and training kids. It’s not like these two things were related fields AT ALL.  Sam Mathers was t...

Today, we continue the conversation with an Australian serial entrepreneur. Best known for co-founding the start-up Temando where he layered a level of technical intelligence over the entire fulfillment process of goods -  It became one of the biggest technology companies in Australia – raising $56M in funding, and establishing 5 major global offices which was recently sold to a $1.5B Revenue Fren...

The Goods on Rabia: International speaker, humanitarian, best-selling author and hostage survivor Rabia Siddique is known for making every day count. The retired British Army officer, criminal and human rights lawyer and former terrorism and war crimes prosecutor, is also a sought after transformational coach and mentor. A common thread in all her roles is a desire to make the world a better place...

Today, we continue the conversation with a red-hot entrepreneur.  With her online fashion brand Sirens Swimwear really taking off, her technology platform Try@Home changing the game and her e-com lifestyle-mentoring brand in full swing, you wonder how Bettina McLeod has time to be a single mother of her hearing impaired and autistic son.  We met at a professional development course and this women...

Today, we continue the conversation with Australia’s leading business and high performance strategist.  Kerwin Rae has helped 100,000 businesses in 154 industries in 11 countries and he’s done this by failing out of school, battling addiction, almost dying 6 times and facing much adversity in his life. Starting his first business at 23yrs of age, writing a powerful personal Creed for his life in 2...