Our Next Guest Is...snappy interviews with inspirational Australians.

In the early 90s, Ray Good was one of the world’s Top 100 DJ's spinning the decks at sold-out raves in London, Tokyo and Berlin, organising large-scale music events for up to 15,000 people.  Whilst this sounds like an incredible lifestyle, he was burning out. Eventually someone said, “You should try meditation. Here, borrow my Enya CD…”. That was 28 years ago, and he has been meditating every...

Dr Gina Cleo is one of the worlds leading experts in habits and is passionate about translating scientific evidence into simple, actionable strategies to help improve health, wellness, mindset and lifestyle related habits – long term. She has a PHD in habit change, is an Adjunct Professor at Bond University and an Accredited Dietitian. When she’s not geeking out on new habit research, she is runni...

Amanda Stevens has shared the stage with the likes of Sir Bob Geldof, Sir Richard Branson and Condoleezza Rice and has presented for audiences ranging in size from 30 to 9,000 at all levels of business. With a double degree in marketing and consumer psychology, she has authored five books and is a highly regarded marketing consultant or as she describes herself – a consumer futurist. Described as...

When Theo Venter removed his insulated gloves while working on a damaged transmission pole, he made a decision that would impact himself and his family in ways he couldn’t have imagined. But why did Theo, an experienced liney, make what the safety industry would tell us was a poor decision? “Just Another Day” takes an in-depth look at the way in which workplace culture dictates safety, breaking th...

James Castrission is a world-class adventurer, motivational speaker, two-time Guinness Record holder and a former corporate professional. His bestselling books Crossing the Ditch and Extreme South cover his world-first journeys; kayaking from Australia to New Zealand and travelling unsupported to the South Pole. In 2013, James founded MyAdventure Group – a business committed to sharing the benefit...

GOAL SETTING: LEADERSHIP MINDSET: GROWTH  For over 20 years, Keith Abraham has researched how top performing people harness their PASSION, achieve their GOALS and FOCUS on what’s most important to bring the best out of themselves and their businesses. He has discovered the link between best performance, and people who are passionate about their life. Inspiring audiences in 33 countries for more th...

Chelsea Pottenger is the founder and Director of EQ MINDS. She is an accredited Mindfulness & Meditation coach, a Psychology student of Adelaide University and a Mental Health Ambassador for R U OK?  She is also a woman on a mission, a mission to reset the corporate agenda, asking businesses to prioritise their employee’s mental health first. This mission is grounded and inspired by her own ex...

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP:  COMMUNITY:  SUCCESS:  STRATEGY Diana Taylor is a leader, lawyer, business owner, company director and consultant with over two decades of business, legal and sports administration experience in the AFL. She was the first ever female president of a men’s metropolitan football league and the first woman appointed to the VFL Tribunal and in In 2019, she became the first woman in...

INSPIRATION:  RESILIENCE : OVER COMING THE ODDS:  MINDSET As a highly sought after international speaker, our next guest is a renowned international big wave surfer. With his chilled vibe and magnetic charisma, he has graced the stages of leading companies world-wide. From Google, Sony, Intel to MasterCard, he instantly captures audiences with his epic tales and spectacular surf footage. Through h...

FUTURE:  DISRUPTION:  AUTHOR:  CONSUMER TRENDS Michael McQueen is a multi-award winning speaker, trend forecaster, and best-selling author of 9 books. He has helped some of the world’s most successful brands navigate disruption and maintain momentum. Regularly appearing as a commentator on TV and radio, He is a familiar face on the international conference circuit as well, having shared the stage...

SOCIAL COMMENTATOR: RESEARCHER: MARKETING: AUTHOR Dan helps leaders & teams explore critical behavioural insights in search of opportunities, to identify the meaning behind the data and turn information into actionable strategies through keynote presentations, webinars, training, facilitation and strategic consulting.  He is the co-author of four books and the co-host of A show called Brandin’...

LEADERSHIP: DISCIPLINE: ADVENTURER: INSPIRATION Paul Watkins makes it clear to his audiences what he’s not! He’s not an Olympian, or an astronaut, or elite athlete. He claims he’s just a nerdy dad from a country town of average height with poor eye sight. Despite being a self-confessed ‘non-athlete’ and scientist - he has managed to compete in and win some of the world’s toughest races, as well as...

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Over 10 million people are living ‘stateless’, that is, no country recognises them as their citizen. Many fall prey to homelessness, crime, terrorism and the like. But for one Lebanese-born man, life changed thanks to the inspiration of his mother, and on a single question: “How can you help us ”.  Through a series of incredible fortunate events, Fadi Chalouhy is now living and working in Australi...

Lauren Burns was the first ever Olympian to win an Olympic  taekwondo gold medal. The lessons she learnt on the way to the top form the basis to her keynote and workshops. ‘Talent isn’t everything’, ‘if you can imagine it – you can achieve it’ are just 2 of her mantras. But why did she only attend one other event at the 2000 Olympics? And why was she surprised that shooter Russell Mark needed a nu...

The emotion and passion for his subject can be heard in every breath, as Darren Flanagan takes us back to 2006 and the Beaconsfield mine disaster. Charged with exploding a tunnel to the trapped miners, he speaks of the night, but more importantly, the impact the event had on his and other’s mental health. You’ll understand why he speaks so passionately about health and safety, mental health and wh...

Mark Wales is many things including CEO, entrepreneur, military veteran and also an Australian Survivor contestant as well! As former special operations commander, Mark is used to operating in dynamic, high stress situations where personal and team performance means the difference between life and death. Discover how his skills and experience can benefit you and your team. Mark also talks about ho...

“If you want something you’ve never had – you must be willing to do something you’ve never done”. So says the ultra-marathon runner and lawyer, Samantha Gash. This sub-five foot giant is raising money and awareness in every step she takes, and we are invited on her journey. How did ego save her life? Why is it important to be comfortable in the discomfort – and what power lies beneath saying “Yes”...

From climate change to nuclear annihilation, in this 22-minute fireside chat, Keith Suter takes us around the world and through history as he simplifies the complex issues facing humanity. No question seems too big as he navigates us through the rise and rise of China, why politicians are not drivers of change and how a micro-chip might make a trip to Europe all that easier.  This world-famous ora...

What is the difference between advertising and marketing? How do you sell ice to Eskimos? And what really is ‘brand’? These and many more questions are discussed with the country’s most successful marketing podcaster Tim Reid. A marketing expert who has spent time with hundreds of small and big successful business people, the lessons he has learnt are now amplified through his own voice. And if yo...

Dr Brownwyn King has moved from the pool to the medical clinic in her dynamic career. Ten years ago her life changed and gave her an impetus and direction as she takes on the battle against the tobacco industry. She wants to ban the word impossible. She wants every company to have two CEOs. She wants sustainability in every company’s DNA. She wants to change the world starting at the United Nation...

Remember the impact of John Cleese’s training videos many years ago? Well someone who describes John as her mentor has taken the video training art to the ultimate level is Eve Ash. Psychologist trained and now using live speaking and video as her communication tool, Eve has a million stories through which she reveals the behaviours that make us human. Why do we let one small failing colour our wh...

CULTURE: LEADERSHIP: CUSTOMER SERVICE :CHANGE What’s the coffee cup cupboard look like at your workplace? Names on everything – or more of a community sharing space? Ever sat in the ‘wrong chair’ at a first-time meeting? If so, it’s the UGRs that are speaking loudly. 'Unwritten Ground Rules' are the focus for Steve Simpson – a former teacher who has observed the culture in workplaces for...

Anne is an egalitarian and fights for all and believes in marketing and advertising industry being better and doing better. Having spent over three decades in the industry, winning a multitude of awards and starting an award winning business called Suits and Sneakers, Anne is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. She is doing her bit to make change in her industry and society as a who...

SOCIAL MEDIA: CONTENT MARKETING :COMMUNICATIONS :BRANDING Are you on facebook? Probably. Twitter? Perhaps. Do you have your won Media Channel? What? Well if you are in business, communicating with the people who matter to you most is imperative to success – according to Trevor Young. And he would know – he’s written a blog about it! Has Trump changed the Twitterverse forever? And is there actually...