The Jono Fisher Podcast

What's one of the most profound experiences a human being can have? Jono Fisher recently met Dr. Dan Siegel at one of the Wake Up events and he shared what he is believes is one of the most profound experiences a human being can have. And it has nothing to do with big bank balances or fancy goods :-) Welcome to the first "Mini-Podcast" - these are short reflections (around 5 -10 mins long) with id...

Seane Corn is one of the most inspirational people around. In this conversation she explores deep and sometimes difficult topics with tremendous honesty, warmth and humour. She shared about her upbringing, how she found yoga and how this relates to spirituality, activism and personal transformation. As one of the most sought-after yoga teachers in the world, Seane views yoga as a path to whole-hea...

Rob Bell shakes up how we see religion and spirituality. Rather than focusing on dogma or beliefs, Rob prefers the world of mystery, art, wonder and living in the moment. He offers a refreshing view of how to cultivate a spiritual life that focuses on love, grief, loss, taking care of ourselves and embracing all the messy parts of being human. Rob said, "Often times when I meet atheists and we tal...

Michael Cheika believes a great team is made up of different types of characters - lovers, fighters, jokers, hard men, quiet types and bookworms. Rather than trying to maintain a certain image based on the media, Michael shares how important it is to be true to yourself and what you believe. This includes knowing when to be gentle, tough and never taking yourself too seriously. Michael Cheika is t...

Daniel Petre sees a 'good life' as being determined by generosity, caring for one another and acknowledging our shared frailty as humans. Rather than being exclusively focused on wealth or achievement, he reminds us of the need to value our emotional worlds, our families and cultivating what matters most to us. He has wonderful insights and stories on working shorter hours, the value of spending t...

Michael Traill is passionate about applying business skills to care for the lives of people in need. During this conversation, Michael shares his thoughts on the importance of service, social conscience and his spiritual life. We hear about his experience doing rites of passages with his sons, taking family sabbaticals and how he naturally gravitates to people who are open, emotionally available a...

Tanveer Ahmed believes the nature of masculinity is in great transition - and many men aren't coping well. He shares that men are scoring higher on the markers of 'emotional distress' including suicide, substance abuse, online addiction, violence - and even eating disorders. To help facilitate this "gender transition", he believes men need more opportunities for open conversations and easier acces...

Graham Long wears two watches. One is his regular watch. The second belonged to his son, James. It stopped at one minute to midnight during the first year of James' death – a reminder to live in the present moment. Graham doesn't care what car he drives, how big his house is or whether you think he's doing a good job. He also believes that people are not problems to be solved, but people to be met...

David Koch is very clear about what he stands for. He believes being born in Australia is like winning the "embryo lottery" - and how important it is to use our time, talents and money to give back to society. Kochie recognises that life can be challenging, but it can also be simple. He reminds us of the importance of family, being grateful, being kind and not taking ourselves too seriously. He ha...

At some point in your life, you have to decide whether you're going to live according to what others expect, or what you feel is right. During this conversation, Michael Usher shares how important it is to be yourself and to not be afraid of showing your emotions. He shares the importance of being vulnerable and asking for support when life gets tough. He has practical insights into the importance...

By openly sharing his life experiences, Jack Heath gives other people permission to be themselves. He has a passion for removing stigmas and reminds us that by coming back to stillness we can calm our minds and reconnect us to our basic human goodness. Jack shares how rewarding it is to have honest and vulnerable conversations with each other and our children. In the end, Jack believes that real s...

Nigel Marsh makes a very clear distinction difference between being "successful" and being "admirable". Rather than having all our emphasis on financial measures, Nigel believes we should be celebrating more everyday things like being kind to other people and committing to loving relationships with our partners and children. He also points out that sometimes the best things in life are often when...

Cameron Clyne viewed his role as CEO as only a small part of who he is as a whole person. Cameron values people beyond their job titles and always sought to create work environments where people felt cared for, respected and treated with dignity. He see's the great value in men showing physical affection to their kids and how important it is for men to maintain friendships to support each other du...