The High Performers Platform

This week on The High Performers Platform , we’re joined by Stefan Colakovski. A-Leagues forward and creative force with a story rooted in resilience. From academy dreams to grand final pressure, Stefan shares the mindset shifts, sacrifices, and silent battles behind the scenes of pro football. Inside: ⚽ Breaking through as a young pro ⚽ Navigating injuries, contracts, and identity ⚽ What it re...

Making it as a pro is tough, but staying there? That’s the real challenge. We’re joined by Sydney Oxidate Pro Head Coach Nicholas Olsen for an exclusive deep dive into football development, resilience, and the mindset required to not just reach the top—but to stay there. If you’re serious about your game, this is one episode you can’t afford to miss!

Introducing Mike Byard from Pretty Little. Pretty little is a communal dining project conceived from Mike Byard’s love of entertaining, meeting and engaging with fellow humans. Mike believes that everyone has a story to tell and Pretty Little aims to connect people with a shared love of food via unique dining experience.  Pretty Little: https://www.prettylittle.com.au/ Pretty Little Instagram: htt...

Australia’s newest IFBB professional bodybuilder Brad Dwight Brad earned his pro status by winning the overall at this years IFBB national titles in Brisbane in February  Age-27 From- Queanbeyan NSW Australia/ Canberra  Occupation- full time tradesman (concreter) and for the last 12 months been learning the refrigeration trade. And I guess now I can add professional bodybuilder to the list haha Sp...

Part 2 is out now! We were fortunate enough to sit down with Kaine Sheppard and discuss all things football and opportunities. Kaine shared a lot during this interview, starting with his back story, where football began for him, sacrifices made, the impact it had on his family and how he progressed whilst making sure he took every opportunity. Great insight from semi professional football to profe...

We were fortunate enough to sit down with Kaine Sheppard and discuss all things football and opportunities. Kaine shared a lot during this interview, starting with his back story, where football began for him, sacrifices made, the impact it had on his family and how he progressed whilst making sure he took every opportunity. Great insight from semi professional football to professional football. M...

This was a very insightful conversation on all things coaching. Revealing some big truths in the industry towards work placement, internships and what makes a good coach. We love real world people, coaches who're committed to sharing truth and factual information without branded endorsement or jaded views. We need more coaches like Lincoln, humble humans committed to their craft and proper at...

A great insight towards the back story of our head coach, Steph. Not many people know what it’s like to come through uni, be promised jobs in elite/professional sport, then graduate and find out that we haven’t learnt any where near enough. Or that the industry/field is already over saturated with hundreds of students graduating each year and minimal paid positions available. Listen to find out wh...

Tom Young,  performance psychologist and director of Cognite. A specialist in team Dynamics and leadership. Tom has worked at the highest level in professional sport. We discuss the book in detail, such an interesting read composed from interviews with 7 leaders and experts in their field. The likes of Stuart Lancaster, Sean Dyche, Gary Kirsten, Ashley Giles, Michael Maguire, Roberto Martinez and...

A deeper discussion towards podiatry. Learning from an expert in the field, and pioneer for human health and performance. 20 year+ journey of experience and understanding towards a very natural approach in health and functionality. Tune in to learn from our favourite podiatrist in Melbourne, a father, creator, visionary and pioneer in the filed towards helping people achieve their optimum level of...

Part 2/2  Our story, from then to now. This episode was actually recorded in July 2020 during the 1st lockdown period. It was a feature of our awesome sisters Mindful Monday’s with Ally Moves.  It truly is a special podcast episode. Being siblings, never have we ever sat down and asked each other these questions and never have both of these professionals been interviewed about their lives. We talk...

Part 1 of 2 - Oxidate, the journey of then and now. We always get asked to share more about our selves, so heres an episode to debrief 2020. Answering many questions towards  surviving covid, how we got to this point, where Oxidate came from and the direction it is going in. A personal episode to bridge the gap between Thursdays episode (part 2) which was recorded early in the year. Thursdays epis...

Leanne Ward is a renowned Australian media dietitian, nutritionist, sports dietitian and online social media influencer known as The Fitness Dietitian.  With a Bachelor of Health Sciences Majoring in Nutrition, a Masters in Dietetics Studies and her Sports Dietitian Qualifications, she has a passion for living a balanced, healthy and active life.  Leanne specialises in coaching career driven women...

Such an incredible story. I really enjoyed learning about Chad's journey, the Paralympics, athletics,  and what it was like growing up with albinism. Always great listening to peoples experiences, how they got into their sport, what it is they do with their spare time and how it feels in motion to perform at their optimum in their domain. 10.76 to beat, and we wish you all the best for Tokyo...

A must listen for anyone wanting to push boundaries and defy the odds. An incredible story and conversation on so many levels. The journey to become a BMX legend, building a legacy and creating a foundation in what was once considered a "males" sport is truly amazing. Learning what it takes to bounce back from a near fatal accident. How mentally challenging it is to participate at the Ol...

Such a privilege to listen and learn from someone with such an incredible skillset and ability. Danielle Weber is an Australian artist based in Melbourne. Danielle's passion and love for her craft is evident through her diverse range of styles and quality of work. An incredible chat with the underlying theme of a true entrepreneur. By establishing your passion and purpose, you can play the lo...

This is one awesome interview with an incredible human being. Bubs' work rate is second to none, but i'm sure you'd figure that out by looking at her playing career and Football CV. Was a pleasure hearing your views, what it's like to make it, stand in goal with 100km/h ball being kicked at you and having to literally throw your body on the line. Your resilience, attitude and p...

Was great to catch up with Western United's #10 Steven Lustica before the A-League season starts up again. We actually used to play together back in Canberra for Canberra Deakin.  A great trip down memory lane. Hearing how Steven progressed through his career is a very insightful story. Imagine signing a pro contract for Hajduk Split? Then to make your debut against Fc Barcelona? So many grea...

A very special episode, where two brands align with our first official sponsor, The Unknown. The Unknown Barbershop, owned by a close friend of mine, Harry Noon is a fantastic Melbourne based brand. Tune in to listen on how Harry became the Unknown, where barbering started for him, his journey, travels and. experiences. Some great moments of importance, learning to focus on the now, creating myste...

We were fortunate enough to catch Emma whilst she’s overseas in France.  Discussing her journey from first signing in the W league at age 15, making her debut as a Matilda and winning 2 championships with Melbourne city.  Touching on the most recent signing at FC Fleury, hearing about the move across the globe to continue following her dream. In this episode we unpack a variety of awesomeness that...

"You've got to pay to play". Find out what it takes to push limits and boundaries in pursuit to pull off a worlds first trick. Prutti shares insight on working through months of rehabilitation, thinking out side the box towards approaching sponsors and some really valuable knowledge towards vulnerability, gratitude and mindfulness. Turn the volume up, tune in, and  learn what it tak...

On todays episode we welcome Dr Daniel Kirkbride. Daniel is an Osteopath | Strength & Conditioning coach from Melbourne, who began his coaching journey in 2014 and graduated from RMIT in 2018. He is the owner of Williams Landing Osteopathy & Performance in Melbourne and Director of Principles of Rehab & Performance, which is a private online certification for allied health practitioner...

Welcome to The High Performers Platform. In this new approach to performance, it is the individual we look closer at, the high performer. Their back story, experience, knowledge and the tools they've mastered in order to create their reality.  This platform is designed to get you up close and personal. By diving deep into great questions, unlocking new ideas, and sharing insight to what makes...