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In this episode, Jules talks about the illusion of being ‘behind’ and how it only exists when we compare our path to someone else’s. Someone with different experiences, circumstances, timing, opportunities, challenges, and lessons. When you really think about it, how could you possibly be behind on a path only you are walking? Life isn’t a race with one track and one finish line. It’s a collection...

Matt Nunn, CEO of Nunn Media, has built his success from the ground up. Along the way he’s learnt a great deal about backing himself, staying consistent, and showing up for the hard work. In this recap episode, Jules reflects on Matt’s journey through a different lens — the lens of someone on the outside looking in, and noticing how the lessons he’s lived can genuinely help us, no matter where we...

Part 2 with Matt Nunn, CEO and Founder of Australia's largest independent Media Agency goes deeper into the traits that really drive success, and why it’s never just skill or mindset, but how the two work together. He shares why values like respect, humility, and communication matter just as much as talent, and why some things can be taught… while others simply can’t. We unpack the role of resilie...

Matt Nunn is the owner of Australia's largest independent advertising agency, Nunn Media, a company he grew from the ground up.  In this episode, part 1, we dive into Matt’s early journey, from aspiring PE teacher to self‑taught advertising professional, business owner, and eventually partner with mentor Tony Gandel. He talks about taking risks, learning on the fly, and why the traits he built thr...

In this episode, Jules explores the idea that “rejection is protection”. A reminder that closed doors aren’t always failures, but redirections. She reflects on why clarity rarely arrives in the moment, how “wrong turns” often shape us in the best ways, and how her own career shift revealed the deeper alignment she’d been missing. If you’re navigating change, uncertainty, or something that didn’t g...

In this recap episode, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I took away from my conversation with Emma Murray, mindset coach to some of Australia’s best athletes, and explaining how I feel her wisdom and understandings can benefit everyone. Emma’s insights on mindset and mindfulness weren’t just relevant for elite athletes or high-pressure environments; they’re practical tools we can all use in everyda...

Emma is a high-performance mindfulness coach who works with elite athletes, executives, and students to help them stay calm, focused, and clear under pressure. In this episode, we go deeper into the role mindset plays in achieving success, and why it’s not enough to just think positively. You need to put in the work. We talk about self-awareness as the first step to mindfulness, how to catch your...

Today’s episode is Part 1 of my conversation with Emma Murray — a high-performance mindset and mindfulness coach who helps people perform well under pressure. Emma works with corporate leaders, students, performers, and elite athletes — including Oscar Piastri, Richmond Football Club, and Dusty Martin — but what makes her work so powerful is how transferable it is. She’s one of the most sought-aft...

Every January I reflect on what I didn’t achieve in the year past and then set new goals and resolutions to make them happen in the year to come.  This year, I did it differently. I pressed pause on the “not there yet” soundtrack and looked at the wins I’d overlooked: Learning an entirely new skillset (podcast tech jungle: mics, interfaces, software, lighting etc). Getting comfortable feeling vuln...

Across two episodes, Vikki Petraitis has given us a masterclass in persistence, self-belief, and creative courage. From saying yes before you’re ready to setting goals that matter, her story is proof that success isn’t about copying others, it’s about finding your own thing and committing to it. In this episode Jules shares her key takeaways, including the lessons and wisdom she discovered from ta...

Turning Passion into Progress. In Part 2, we go deeper into what makes Vikki tick. How does someone achieve epic success without falling into self-doubt or losing motivation? Vikki shares her approach to persistence, goal-setting, and why saying yes to things you don’t yet know how to do can change everything. We have all been born with "Smarts' and Vikki explains how identifying these gifts, trus...

In Part 1 of this inspiring conversation, Vikki Petraitis—one of Australia’s most respected true crime authors—shares the story behind her incredible career. With over 20 books, a hit podcast, and millions of readers worldwide, Vikki’s success wasn’t built on chasing fame or following a formula. Instead, she trusted her instincts, backed herself, and kept showing up, driven by curiosity and passio...

Thrilled to be back with fresh episodes of JulesFM! Get ready for incredible stories of courage, creativity, and achievement, told by extraordinary guests who will inspire you to make 2026 your best year yet. Tune in for conversations that spark ideas, fuel dreams, and remind you what’s possible.    

In this recap episode of JulesFM, I reflect on my conversation with Sam Mitchell — premiership player, premiership coach, and one of the most thoughtful leaders in the AFL. We often see Sam as the finished product — calm, composed, successful. But what stayed with me most was how much of his journey was built in the quieter, unseen moments: a willingness to keep learning, the discipline to double...

What if the secret to an easier life tomorrow is choosing something hard today? In this episode of Jules. FM, I dive into one of the most powerful principles I’ve ever applied in my own life. It’s only four words, but they can change everything—your health, your career, your confidence, your dreams. We all want the “easy later” part. But most of us avoid the “hard now” because it’s uncomfortable,...

Leading from the Inside Out: How Sam Mitchell Brings Out the Best in His Players In Part 2 of my conversation with Sam Mitchell, we move from his playing career into his evolution as a coach. Sam shares how great coaching starts with understanding people — meeting each player where they are, recognising their individuality, and knowing which “levers” help them grow. He talks about building confide...

Overcoming Doubts: Sam Mitchell's Path to AFL Success  Sam Mitchell is a legend in the AFL world, from champion player to an inspiring coach. In this part 1 conversation Sam shares his journey from aspiring footballer to professional player. He discusses the challenges he faced, including self-doubt and criticism, and emphasizes the importance of resilience, self-talk, and feedback in achieving su...

In this episode, Jules explores a principle that can completely change how you approach your goals: Think like a number one — but act like a number two. It’s the mindset shift that blends confidence with humility, belief with discipline, and ambition with hunger. Jules breaks down how “thinking like a number one” helps you step into bigger possibilities, trust your own potential and stop shrinking...

In this recap episode, Jules shares the biggest lessons she took from her powerful two-part conversation with Michael Klim — lessons about curiosity, courage, and what reinvention really demands from us. We all know Michael as a world champion: 21 world records, Olympic gold, and the groundbreaking straight-arm freestyle. But what Jules didn’t expect was how the same mindset that made him extraord...

In Part 2 of my conversation with Michael Klim, we dive into the moment that changed everything — his CIDP diagnosis — and the profound journey of reinvention that followed. This is Michael beyond the medals and world records. It’s the story of an athlete forced to rebuild his identity, rethink his strengths, and adapt to a new reality he never saw coming. What emerges is a powerful look at resili...

In Part 1 of my conversation with Michael Klim, we explore how he discovered his winning edge — and how you can find yours. Michael shares how curiosity, tiny improvements and backing his own style helped him rise to the top of world swimming, even when he didn’t fit the traditional mould. This episode shows how real advantage isn’t about natural talent — it’s about trying what others won’t, fixin...

In this short episode, I share the biggest lessons I took from my conversation with Dave Hughes — including how he stays grounded in the moment, backs himself when doubt creeps in, and uses humour to cut through stress instead of getting stuck in overthinking. What I loved most was his reminder that being real, not taking yourself too seriously, and finding moments to laugh can shift your entire m...

In this recap, I break down the biggest lessons from my conversation with Jules Lund — from taking action before you feel ready, to getting clear on what you really want, to building habits that keep you moving when motivation fades. We explore how Jules identified his gaps, created his own opportunities, and backed himself long before anyone else did. If you’re chasing a goal, rebuilding momentum...

The formula for success isn’t motivation — it’s momentum. Jules Lund is one of Australia’s most recognised TV and radio personalities, known for his rise from a teenage hopeful to Getaway host and radio mainstay. In this episode, we explore: • How Jules built confidence through consistent daily action, not waiting to “feel ready.” • The systems and habits he created to keep momentum, even when mot...

What if success wasn’t luck — but a formula you could learn? In this episode of JulesFM, I sit down with Jules Lund — TV and radio host turned entrepreneur — to unpack how he turned a teenage dream into a national career. From writing “Host Getaway” on page one of his journal to becoming one of Australia’s most recognisable presenters, Jules shares the exact process he used to design his goals, co...