Leaders Lane™

“The path to freedom is paved with being very clear about what it is you need and what are the things you want to have a deep positive choice capability around.” Joining me today is Leonard Brody was called “a controversial leader of the new world order”. He is an award-winning entrepreneur, venture capitalist, best-selling author and a two-time Emmy nominated media visionary. He has helped in rai...

“I think very few people think about - when they’re trying to build a business - trying to map that to their life and personal goals.” - Leonard Brody Joining me today is Leonard Brody was called “a controversial leader of the new world order”. He is an award-winning entrepreneur, venture capitalist, best-selling author and a two-time Emmy nominated media visionary. He has helped in raising millio...

“Learn to sit with people and listen, don’t take over and do all the talking. Make sure you hear the story and where the other person is coming from so you can understand their perspective.” - Dr. Catherine Crock AM Dr. Catherine Crock AM who is a physician at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. She has worked determinedly to implement a raft of positive changes to improve partnerships bet...

“For me, innovation is less about technology and rather about an attitude that anybody can have.” - Rahaf Harfoush Meet Rahaf Harfoush. She is a strategist, digital anthropologist and best-selling author who focuses on disruptive technology, innovation and digital culture. She is the founder of Red Thread Inc., a think tank and consulting agency on digital trends. In this conversation, Rahaf and I...

“I’m a big believer in paradigm shifts. The way it's been doesn't mean it’s the way it’ll continue. You and I can create whatever we set our soul to - that’s what keeps my creativity and motivation going.” - Colette Werden Colette Werden the Founder and CEO of Colette Werden Australia, a Keynote Speaker and Red Lips Addict. The agency offers Personal Branding, Image Development, Communication Trai...

“I think whatever is happening in the present moment is the best antidote.” - Nick Bowditch Nick Bowditch is the only person in the Asia-Pacific region to have worked at both Facebook and Twitter, and the only person in the world to have worked in marketing at both brands. He is a successful (and unsuccessful) entrepreneur and a thought-leader in social media globally. He works extensively in the...

“I’m super interested in the evolution of the world, humanity and especially where we’re going in regards to technology.” - Dr Catriona Wallace Joining me today is Dr Catriona Wallace. She is the Founder and CEO of Flamingo, a company which provides an Intelligent Guided Selling platform for Financial Services companies. And she has also founded three other businesses – Fifth Quadrant, ACA Researc...

“The pressure we put on ourselves to be the next Zuckerberger or whatever is just ridiculous. How about being the next happy person.” - Andy Lark Andy Lark is a globally awarded marketer, futurist and leader in social and digital technologies. For the past two decades, Andy has worked alongside CEOs and their leadership teams to define - and then attain - digital and brand greatness for their inst...

"I've just been captivated by space travel my entire life." - Terry Virts Terry Virts is an astronaut who has spent over 200 days in space at the International Space Station (ISS). While he was at NASA he had one of the most demanding jobs in the world. He is one of only four astronauts ever to pilot the NASA space shuttle, fly on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, perform space walks and hold the role...

“Enjoy the here and now and we’ll worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes.” - Terry Virts Terry Virts is an astronaut who has spent over 200 days in space at the International Space Station (ISS). While he was at NASA he had one of the most demanding jobs in the world. He is one of only four astronauts ever to pilot the NASA space shuttle, fly on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, perform space walks...

“I’m purposely putting myself in different situations to challenge my creativity.” - Lisa Messenger Today we’re chatting with Lisa Messenger, the vibrant, game-changing CEO of The Messenger Group, as well as founder and editor-in-chief of Collective Hub – a multi-platform entrepreneurial lifestyle destination with a mandate to disrupt, challenge and inspire. Lisa spoke about “Disconnecting to Reco...

“I don’t think life is linear in any way, shape or form.” Dr Catherine Ball Joining me today is Dr. Catherine Ball who is an author, founder, and ethics advocate working across global projects where robotics and new technology meet environmental protection. She is also the CEO of an Australian startup working with the application of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems aka drone technology across rem...

“Sometimes you have to be outside the system to understand the system; we live on the planet, so there’s only so much we are going to be able to see in perspective.” - Dr Catherine Ball Joining me today is Dr. Catherine Ball who is an author, founder, and ethics advocate working across global projects where robotics and new technology meet environmental protection. She is also the CEO of an Austra...

“It’s learning to embrace it. If you try to tuck it away, it’s going to come out later on anyway.” - Dr Jordan Nguyen Dr Jordan Nguyen is on a mission to improve the lives of as many people as possible. By re-imagining and re-defining the boundaries between human and technological evolution, Jordan is at the forefront of bringing about positive, sustainable and life-altering change. An internation...

“She said to me, “What happens if it doesn’t work?” I told her, “Well, the world isn’t going to end.” - Dr Jordan Nguyen Dr Jordan Nguyen is on a mission to improve the lives of as many people as possible. By re-imagining and re-defining the boundaries between human and technological evolution, Jordan is at the forefront of bringing about positive, sustainable and life-altering change. An internat...

“Someone somewhere is feeling the effects of something you have said or done, and this is a great responsibility.” - Gill Hicks Today we’re chatting with Gill Hicks. The founder of not for profit organisation, M.A.D. For Peace and consultancy, M.A.D. MINDS. Gill was severely and permanently injured in the London bombings of 2005, losing both of her legs just below the knee. She is determined to do...

“I lacked a lot of self worth and only realised that when I left the corporate world and took the plunge.” - Catherine Plano Today we’re chatting to Catherine Plano an International Executive Coach and Creative Soul Adventurer. Catherine has fully dedicated her entire life to helping others transform their own lives into greatness. She changes lives daily through international team, career, execut...

“True health and wellness is mind and body.” -Rochelle Gance, The Moment HQ podcast Rochelle Gance is an Eating Psychology and Holistic Health Coach. She teaches a practice called Flow which is a fusion of Tai Chi and QiGong. From about 12 years old Rochelle had a poor connection to food and her body. Her father innocently mentioned she’d get fat if she ate sweets. A common line many of us have he...

“You should listen to your heart and I know everyone says that but really only 2% out of 100 would actually go out and follow their heart.”
- Michael Danby The Moment HQ podcast Life works in mysterious ways and the way it connects people is part of that mysticism. My connection with Michael Danby goes back to 2007, when I first interviewed him for my online magazine, Mink. Through the wonderful w...

“I just enjoy the process and don’t rush anything. It’s exciting and scary all at the same time.”
- Christina Cavaco, The Moment HQ podcast Cork leaf is the the first Australian company making natural yoga mats, which are made from natural and recycled cork, backed with natural tree rubber.  The eco-friendly yoga mats are biodegradable and completely sustainable, meaning they can be safely returne...

“For me getting a good job, in a good practice, was a big thing. As I’m sure it applies to every other profession. You can get a job, but it is a really good job where you’re fulfilled and making a difference?”
 - Aodhan Docherty, The Moment HQ podcast Dr Aodhan Dockerty. He is a dentist who practices at About Smiles Dental in Sydney's Northshore and Eastern Suburbs. Having graduated from The Univ...

“We all love a bit of inspiration…that feeling where you go, Woah! Okay, I feel like that was a jolt to my brain; to my senses to do something differently, to dream; to dare. If you’re looking for that, I’m pretty sure we can give that to you!” - Sarah Roocroft We’re chatting with the woman who is the driving force behind Wired for Wonder; Sarah Roocroft. Sarah is co-founder of Wired for Wonder; a...

“When you’re stuck in your head, the more you think about what the solution is, the further you get away from the solution.” - Ryan Hassan, The Moment HQ podcast Ryan Hassen grew up in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. After some tough times in 2014 Ryan fell victim to drug addiction. He was using Ice & GHB every day and dealing to support his habit. He got into trouble with the law and faced many...

Meet Rahaf Harfoush. She is a strategist, digital anthropologist and best-selling author who focuses on disruptive technology, innovation and digital culture. She is the founder of Red Thread Inc., a think tank and consulting agency on digital trends. “Life is about being present and mindful and enjoying every moment.” In this conversation, we jump back in time to when Rahaf was a little girl. She...

“The mistakes aren’t the finale, they’re just markers on the journey for you to make different decisions.” - Ryan Trainor, The Moment HQ podcast Ryan Trainor's story is a series of life changing events, starting from selling his business, Franklyn Scholar, selling his family home, while dealing with his father's terminal illness and soon after discovering his young daughter, Nella, was diagnosed w...