Optimal Conversations

Send us Fan Mail Richard is a ghostwriter and was incredibly shy, holding back from social functions as a younger man. After the devastating loss of his wife through illness, he decided to change and started working as a photographer at Renaissance Fairs, becoming known for his photographs of belly dancers. Speaking through his lens opened up a world where he could converse - and now does with gre...

Send us Fan Mail Leanne Butterworth shares her heartfelt journey to discovering the profound concept of healthy empathy, showing how it goes beyond feelings to become a transformative force. In her work, Leanne guides diverse audiences—police, teachers, corporates—through the profound and compassionate power of healthy empathy, making every training session not just informative but deeply impactfu...

Send us Fan Mail A captivating conversation on gender diversity and embracing a world beyond the binary.  Join Mary and her inspiring guest Rudi, a former high school English teacher, as we explore the evolving use of pronouns, and break down the walls of awkward communication. Discover the power of compassionate curiosity when connecting with gender-diverse individuals as Rudi shares their unique...

Send us Fan Mail From palliative care nurse to Chief Energy Officer, Melonie's journey has been one in which she had to learn to value herself with a focus on allowing herself to receive, not just to give to others. Through her own experience of burnout, anxiety, and depression, Melonie learned that there must be another way to Be and Do in life. To learn how to achieve self-love rather than...

Send us Fan Mail The very first episode - and it's all just me saying hello... I was told it was what I should do...and while I am usually not someone who does as they are told, I thought as 'they' know more about this than I do, I probably should follow their advice!  It may or may not have been such a good idea. Apologies for the audio quality in this one - had a tech glitch. I&ap...

Send us Fan Mail When Tommy Nyawir was just 14 years old, he said 'hello' to a stranger. That conversation changed the course of his life. The ripple effect of that conversation is now changing the lives of many more people around him in Kibera Slum in Kenya. Listen to this amazing story of how one individual's wish to repay a life-changing gift is the basis for paying it forward an...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an exceptional leader? Join us as we dive into the many layers of leadership with inspiring voices from all walks of life sharing personal stories behind their journey to the top. Now streaming on your favourite podcast platform. Optimal Conversations – Real people, real conversations. Great conversations underpin all successful leadershi...