Real InSight with Myke Ireland

In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist and mindfulness expert Dr Richard Chambers to explore how leaders can thrive—not just survive—in today’s hyper-connected, high-expectation workplace. We begin with Richard’s origin story: how his early struggles with focus and anxiety led him in 1999 to discover mindfulness, eventually building a career supporting senior executives in performa...

“It’s not always depression. Sometimes it’s divorce. Sometimes it’s debt. Sometimes it’s no access to your kids. So it's not all about mental illness, that’s a system problem.” Released to mark Men’s Mental Health Week in Australia, this powerful episode features Rae Bonney OAM — counsellor, speaker, and relentless advocate for the emotional wellbeing of men and boys. Rae joins Myke to share h...

In this episode of Real InSight, we sit down with the inspiring and sharp-minded Associate Professor Li Ping Thong, a powerhouse of intellect, creativity, and leadership in the fields of design, culture, and education. As the Associate Dean of Digital Design at RMIT, Li Ping’s work spans far beyond the walls of academia. She’s a leading voice in how we teach, interpret, and live design. From shapi...

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Mike Hagan, a seasoned workplace consultant with over 25 years of experience in General Management, Human Resources, Workplace Health, Safety, Wellbeing, and Corporate Compliance. Mike specializes in helping organizations strategically address workplace psychosocial factors that can lead to employee burnout, high turnover, and productivity losses. His p...

🎙 Episode Summary In this premiere episode of Season 2, I sit down with Leonie M Hicks, a powerhouse in workplace design and a driving force at Unispace, the global firm reimagining how the world works. With over 20 years of experience in architecture and interior design, Leonie shares her insights into how spaces influence behavior, creativity, and collaboration—especially in a post-pandemic worl...

In this episode, we dive into a compelling conversation with Will Wheeler, a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and the CEO of Neurodiversity Academy. We explore his mission to disrupt traditional educational pathways, particularly for neurodivergent individuals, thereby ensuring that they can identify suitable learning environments that offer meaningful support. Will provides invaluable insig...

In this exciting episode of "Real Insight," I sit down with Mia Bowyer, a lifestyle business entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social marketing extraordinaire. Mia's journey is nothing short of inspirational. She has traveled the world, working with Fortune 500 brands like The World Bank, The United Nations, and Microsoft, launching world-first campaigns, and achieving record growth....

In this special episode of "Real InSight," I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mark O'Connor, the CEO of Steinway Galleries Australia. Mark's journey is both inspiring and intriguing, and this episode delves into the many facets of his life and career. Mark shared how his personal friend, mentor, and co-owner of Steinway Galleries Australia, Lindsay Fox, has significantly imp...

This weeks episode was a genuine buzz for me as a sat down with the ever so versatile artist, Katie Underwood. From her early days with UK Trance act Terra Ferma to her chart-topping success with Australian pop group Bardot, Katie's career is a testament to her adaptability and talent. Katie made her mark in the dance music scene before joining Bardot in 2000. The group's debut album toppe...

Join us on "Real Insight" as we dive into the critical world of #DigitalTransformation with the phenomenal Mary-Beth Hosking, co-author of "Not Another Digital Transformation." As the Chief Information Officer for a global gaming organisation, Mary-Beth brings a wealth of experience and a strategic approach to navigating the complexities of digital change. In this urgent and co...

In this electrifying episode of "Real Insight," we're joined by the phenomenal Helen Marx, a digital technology and platform strategist whose vibrant personality and candid insights light up our conversation. Helen, currently the Chief Commercial Officer at Australis Music Group, has a storied career that seamlessly blends IT, AV, marketing, and strategic business management. From th...

In our latest episode of "Real Insight," we have the pleasure of welcoming Shane Somerville, a revered figure in the AV and events industry and a cornerstone of the InSight team for nearly a decade. Shane's journey through the industry is nothing short of inspiring, having held pivotal roles such as Manager of Managed Services and Director of Client Success at InSight. His quiet dili...

In this week’s episode of Real Insight, we blend the realms of personal evolution, entrepreneurial growth, and the power of community through the incredible journey of Adam Troughear, founder of Skie Solutions and a luminary in the Salesforce partnership arena. Adam’s path from touring drummer to tech visionary is more than a career pivot—it's a narrative rich with lessons on self-awareness, t...

Welcome to this special episode of Real InSight, where we dive deep into the world of neurodiversity with our guests, Dr. Matt Harrison and Jess Rowlings. Both Matt and Jess are pivotal figures behind the innovative "Next Level Collaboration," a program designed to harness the strengths and interests of children in gaming and gamer culture to foster social skills and create a sense of belonging. T...

Over the past decade, schools and educators have eagerly integrated technology into the classroom, recognizing its critical role in providing children with extensive opportunities for exploration. However, the question arises: within what framework does this exploration occur, and how do we ensure it is guided by a structured educational journey? Truthfully, in many cases, this foundational planni...

In a detailed conversation with Michael Rutledge, we explored his journey from childhood to founding Rutledge AV, emphasizing his transition from working in studios to focusing on AV installations in the mid-'80s due to market shifts. Rutledge AV expanded to Sydney, facing challenges and triumphs in new markets and projects, with a pivotal moment during the Sydney Olympics opening doors for fu...

Andreas Ganahl is the Innovation and Product Manager for WolfVision, and if you’ve been to, worked at, or studied at a University anytime in the last 20 years, odds are your lecturer was using a WolfVision visualiser to project your textbooks on to the whiteboard Andreas dropped in to the studio on a recent trip to Australia to update us on all the happenings at WolfVision and to give us a sneak p...

Supporting businesses through strategic change, developing new markets and improving their customer-centric approach. Alex Stock is an internationally experienced and proven senior executive within the consumer, wholesale and building products field across both retail and commercial sectors. He specialises in delivering outstanding value to businesses in marketing, sales and customer experience. A...

Caity Randall is a driven individual with a fervent passion for cyber defense, environmental sustainability solutions, carbon offset methodology, and integrating technology within top Australian corporations that prioritize Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). She acknowledges the severe impact of cyber warfare and the necessity to address it. For Caity, the societal goal isn't just about constr...

20 years is a long time in anyone’s game, but to start a successful business in a historically cottage industry and it still be thriving two decades on is remarkable. On this episode we chat to Dan Baldwin and Wayne Schultz, founders and co- owners of InSight Systems Group. Jump in for a tell all adventure on how InSight came to be, what has made it the entity it is today and how important the InS...

Owen Westwood is a AV Design Engineer for RMIT University and has been an industry colleague of mine for the last 3 years. This episode, however, is not about AV… Owen has cerebral palsy and a symptom of his condition materialises as a speech impediment (Stutter). Ive always admired how candid Owen is about his condition and how focused he is on continuously working through it, and today is no exc...

Real People – Real Conversations – Real InSight Alan is the founder of Triple Effect Media, a renowned social media video agency, best known for creating 6x months worth of video content, all filmed in 2 days. Scripting, filming, editing and publishing the content to various social media platforms. Alan and his team operate across Australia, supporting businesses to build stronger relations using...

Real People – Real Conversations – Real InSight Episode 008 – Mark Lampard - AV, EV's and everything in between Mark is a successful entrepreneur and founder of Corsair Solutions (established in 2009), a leading distributor of cutting-edge audio-visual products. With over two decades of experience in the audio-visual technology industry, Mark is known for his collaborative approach to distribu...

Real People – Real Conversations – Real InSight   Episode 007 – Josh Rowe – Digital Disruption and The Inevitable AI   Over the last 25+ years, Josh Rowe has been proud to give organisations, their people, stakeholders and customers a voice as not only a leader in their field but as values-led agitators and disruptors. From digital transformation at Australia Post and Medibank, to building start-u...

Real People – Real Conversations – Real InSight Episode 006 – Maria Markman – Marketing, Miss Multiverse and The Importance of Personal Brand Maria Markman is one of Australia’s leading authorities in the fast emerging field of ‘personal branding’, which is attracting a growing following amongst founders, executives and other corporate leaders interested in reaching their full potential. Highly am...