The Telling of Story

Barnaby Howarth. A lot of people will tell you that if you don’t achieve what you’re aiming for, you’ve failed. But Barnaby Howarth thinks that as long as you couldn’t have tried any harder, you can be as proud as anyone else. Barnaby has achieved a lot in life since being diagnosed with diabetes at 14, then suffering a stroke after being bashed in an alcohol-fuelled gang attack at 25. He played i...

Andy Ireland’s life reads like a highlight reel: hitchhiking to the 1975 Sunbury Pop Festival, narrowly missing Cyclone Tracy, working on outback railway gangs, selling life insurance as one of AMP’s youngest commission‑only salespeople, running the Coffs Harbour Dive Centre, selling mobile phones in Broome before there was even a tower, and eventually building an award‑winning surf shop in Port A...

Robert Moorman is the founder of a video first content agency called Hunting with pixels.

Chad Barnier is a creative director, brand strategist, and speaker passionate about helping creative entrepreneurs make their voices heard. His journey started in music, performing internationally with his band Drawing North, where he learned first hand how to connect deeply with audiences and tell compelling stories. Since then, Chad has spent over 15 years in branding and marketing, launching hi...

John Maybury is a third generation New Zealand radio broadcaster who followed his father and grandfather's footsteps into radio, where he worked for 10 years as a host, voice artist and newsreader. He worked as an actor, MC and TV presenter through this time as well, honing his communication skills. He then moved to Australia for 15 years and worked in media, marketing and advertising agencies, he...

Alex Kepas and Julie Mason, all the way from Idaho Falls in the U.S. A first double for me, and I'm super looking forward to it. I have a little bit of a feeling I may not get a word in edgewise. So this may be my very last time you hear my voice during the show, but normally I would read out the guest bio. However, because there's two involved, I'm gonna hand the baton over to the lovely guests.

Lisa McAdams is an executive coach and trainer specialising in training on creating psychosocially safe workplaces, trauma informed communication and DFA strategies. Recognize and deal with toxic workplace culture and people with difficult personalities. With a decade of experience in training and coaching within workplaces, including ASX 500 companies, government, NGO, and the NFP sector on the t...

Yasmine Khater is a leading sales strategist and the founder of Smooth Sailing System, a company that helps businesses develop more efficient systems so they can work smarter and boost profits. With a degree in psychology and communications, Yasmine has spent the last decade helping thousands of clients in 10 plus different countries improve their sales by incorporating cutting edge neuroscience s...

Geert Degrade is a journalist, copywriter, ghostwriter for more than 40 years. In 2021, he founded www. restory.be That has to be my shortest bio that I've ever read out on the podcast. Well, thank you for providing it. So you're going to have to help me out a little bit more and help the audience out just a little bit. Take me all the way back. You've been writing for more than 40 years, which is...

Walter Faaij is a corporate anthropologist and the founder of Green Culture Lab. Walter talks, writes and consults on sustainability, corporate culture and culture change. Guiding leaders of companies and organisations in embedding sustainability in their corporate culture. Walter has also researched the social impact of climate change on Greenland.

Rachel Franklin Hayes, armed with a psychology degree from the University of Reading. Rachel's journey began in in person customer service and sales, forging her commitment to authentic connections. Boasting a diverse background in sales, leadership, and customer service across various industries, Rachel brings a versatile set to the table. Her approach is rooted in creating meaningful face to fac...

Ciara Ocasio's journey in media production and videography began with a degree in photography. But a love for the moving images has been a constant force throughout her life. As a creative young professional, Ciara brings a unique blend of technical expertise and a knack for collaborative storytelling to every project. Beyond the professional realm, Ciara's ability to connect with people and her i...

When growing up, Rosalind Cardenal could not decide if she wanted to be a librarian, a vet, or the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. She achieved none of these goals, but a fascination with human behaviour and neuroscience led her to a career in organisational development specialising in improving business outcomes by developing individuals, teams and organisations. After more than 20...

Dr. Agi Kirimidas is originally from Greece and has been living in the UK since 2010. His personal development journey took him from being a dentist with a master's degree to becoming a podcaster, knowledge broker, and author. He is a lifelong journey of personal growth and self mastery. Despite his formal education, he is a big believer in the immense power of self education. He's a critical thin...

Daniel Raqueo is a spiritual teacher. Since 2017, he has been touching, moving, and serving. Hundreds of thousands of individuals in transforming their lives. Through the grace of Spirit, Daniel continues to touch and serve individuals from all around the world as they move along the path to freedom, waking up and transforming their lives, so that they may set themselves free from fear, worry, dou...

Daniel Brown has been a journalist for English and French media for over 30 years. Since 1987, Daniel has been based in Paris from where he reports on international current affairs, global economics, French politics, African society. Sports and world music. Between 1991 and 2013, Daniel produced and reported for Radio France Internationale's weekly programs covering the above topics. This meant tr...

Deena Chopolis. After watching her mother's lived experience with undiagnosed ADHD, post polio syndrome, and celiac disease, which resulted in an early death. Along with her husband's experience of living much of his early years with an undiagnosed rare metabolic disorder, Dina grew to understand the challenges of those who live with invisible chronic conditions. Being misunderstood, not believed,...

Sue Stockdale believes in pushing boundaries and inspiring others to unlock their full potential. In 1996, she became the first British woman to reach the magnetic North Pole and has followed up with travels to over 75 countries. Sue brings this ethos of exploration to her work as an executive coach, encouraging her clients who are board level executives and senior leaders to embark on a transform...

Katie Stoddart is the founder of the Focusbee, is an award-winning, transformative and conscious leadership. Coach Katie supports entrepreneurs and companies to reach and sustain peak performance in their business. She's dedicated to enabling people to lead with greater joy, alignment, and purpose. Katie started her career as an engineer working offshore, mapping the seafloor from a time at sea. S...

Kate Boyle is a qualified nutritionist and food scientist and Pilates instructor. Kate has worked within the health and nutrition field for more than 20 years and is passionate about helping people move well, eliminate pain, live a balanced life and make being healthy easy. Kate owns and operates Mind and Movement Pilates, a Pilates and wellness studio in Melbourne, Australia, as well as her onlin...

Ivan Hernandez is a former trapeze artist turned emerging tech strategist and international keynote speaker. Experience and digital strategist with several years of international experience in strategic consulting, hospitality, advertising, marketing, and media sectors. Ivan is an internationally recognized keynote speaker. Some of the events he has presented include Web at Congress in Turkey, Dig...

Vanessa Raath is globally renowned for her contributions to the international sourcing community. She has delivered keynotes across three continents and has trained teams based from Auckland to Seattle. Vanessa launched her talent sourcing training business in early 2019 as Not Look Back. She's a qualified teacher with experience in both agency recruiting and internal talent acquisition. She now g...

Rael Bricker is a seasoned entrepreneur who turned a health scare into motivation, Rael leverages his diverse experiences from finance to education on two continents and two listed companies. He serves businesses globally, having navigated challenges from starting companies to managing billions in loans. His partnerships are a blend of real world experience with academic qualifications to guide pe...

Paul Sloane is an author and speaker on lateral thinking and innovation. His latest book, published by Kogan Page, is entitled Lateral Thinking for Every Day. He has over 40, 000 followers on Twitter, and his TEDx talk, Are You Open Minded?, has over 150,000 views on YouTube, which I highly recommend, as it is both entertaining and thought provoking.

Boris Cherniak is a comedy hypnotist, global keynote speaker, and author of You Can Do Anything. His performance blends hilarious interactive entertainment with team building while addressing mental health. Boris has appeared on Maury, The Robert Irvine Show, The Howie Mandel Show, The Vegas Show, Comics, The Casino, and Just for Last Festival and Boston Comedy Festival. He has headlined on the La...