The Virtus Podcast

Episode #45 - Dan Mcquinn   Leave Everything Better Than When You Found It.   Dan is a lawyer, entrepreneur, traveller, coffee drinker and advocate for justice.   Growing up on the Mornington Peninsula, Dan has found himself living in Melbourne and overseas, all while pursuing new experiences and challenges. From working in law to starting his own business in coffee and now back working as a lawye...

Episode #44: Jess Ryan Jess is a rad human. Think of someone who is bubbly, always up and about, the drive of someone possessed and a genuine person who cares immensely about those around her... That's JR. Jess is Head of Operations and Performance Coach at Virtus Human Performance. We first came across Jess when she was an intern at Virtus and we couldn't get rid of her (not that we would want to...

Episode #44: Jess Ryan   Jess is a rad human. Think of someone who is bubbly, always up and about, the drive of someone possessed and a genuine person who cares immensely about those around her... That's JR.  Jess is Head of Operations and Performance Coach at Virtus Human Performance. We first came across Jess when she was an intern at Virtus and we couldn't get rid of her (not that we would want...

Episode #43: Ben Hogan - Building Standards and Expectations Our next guest on the Virtus Podcast is Ben Hogan, Co-owner and Director of Commonfolk Coffee. Ben has a wealth of knowledge and experience in business and life. He has been heavily involved in the aviation industry for the last 20 or so years, with roles in Engineering and Management with airlines such as Qantas, Jetstar and Tigerair. H...

Episode #43: Ben Hogan - Building Standards and Expectations   Our next guest on the Virtus Podcast is Ben Hogan, Co-owner and Director of Commonfolk Coffee. Ben has a wealth of knowledge and experience in business and life.   He has been heavily involved in the aviation industry for the last 20 or so years, with roles in Engineering and Management with airlines such as Qantas, Jetstar and Tigerai...

Episode #42: Impermanence with Mark Simpson.   Exercise Physiologist, Director of PACE Health Management, Athlete, Mentor and Friend.   Mark is a great friend who I was lucky enough to first meet when I spent part of my placement at PACE a few years ago. He is an accredited Exercise Physiologist who works with people to improve their life through performance and rehab management.  This conversatio...

Episode #42: Impermanence with Mark Simpson. Exercise Physiologist, Director of PACE Health Management, Athlete, Mentor and Friend. Mark is a great friend who I was lucky enough to first meet when I spent part of my placement at PACE a few years ago. He is an accredited Exercise Physiologist who works with people to improve their life through performance and rehab management. This conversation was...

Introducing Episode #41 With Jess Curl. An episode filled with success, failure, laughs and tears. I loved it, I'm sure you will too. Jess is a lot of things. Strength and Conditioning Coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, and Director of The Better Health Project here in Melbourne. Jess has studied Bachelor of Science in Education and supporting Minors in Health, Wellness a...

Introducing Episode #41 With Jess Curl. An episode filled with success, failure, laughs and tears. I loved it, I'm sure you will too.  Jess is a lot of things. Strength and Conditioning Coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, and Director of The Better Health Project here in Melbourne.  Jess has studied Bachelor of Science in Education and supporting Minors in Health, Wellness...

If you know the feeling you get before you head off for a big trip, leaving everything behind for an extended period of time, you'll know how I'm currently feeling. 44 Days away in the scheme of things is nothing, just a blip on the radar. But it can also feel like an eternity. Lots can happen in a month and a half. Join James and I as we discuss the impending trip, what our expectations are, and...

If you know the feeling you get before you head off for a big trip, leaving everything behind for an extended period of time, you'll know how I'm currently feeling. 44 Days away in the scheme of things is nothing, just a blip on the radar. But it can also feel like an eternity. Lots can happen in a month and a half.  Join James and I as we discuss the impending trip, what our expectations are, and...

Episode #38 with local Beer Barron, Entrepreneur, Accountant and all round king of a human, Grant Rodgers. Grant decided to have this chat, the day he opened Jetty Road Brewery, after realising that he had run out of time the morning of, we quickly rescheduled to the day after. Since this day I have quickly realises that this is an insight into his life. Grant is a doer, in the truest sense of the...

Episode #38 with local Beer Barron, Entrepreneur, Accountant and all round king of a human, Grant Rodgers.  Grant decided to have this chat, the day he opened Jetty Road Brewery, after realising that he had run out of time the morning of, we quickly rescheduled to the day after. Since this day I have quickly realises that this is an insight into his life. Grant is a doer, in the truest sense of th...

You may remember Fit With Georgie from Episode 17 with Anna Janssen. For those that dont, Georgie is a Nurse, Yogi and a little bit famous on Instagram. A platform she uses to spread positivity, love and incredible daily messages to her followers. This time, she is solo. We spoke about the importance of filling your cup, through mindfulness and meditation. The difficulties of death and the inheren...

You may remember Fit With Georgie from Episode 17 with Anna Janssen. For those that dont, Georgie is a Nurse, Yogi and a little bit famous on Instagram. A platform she uses to spread positivity, love and incredible daily messages to her followers. This time, she is solo. We spoke about the importance of filling your cup, through mindfulness and meditation. The difficulties of death and the inheren...

To of my best friends in the world, and two of the hardest working humans I know. Dan and Kelly have both recently graduated medicine. We had a chat about life, the medical system, what it took to reach the end of their degrees, what they have learnt as students, interns and what they are expecting from their grad year. I'm incredibly proud of both of these humans cannot wait to see them make a hu...

To of my best friends in the world, and two of the hardest working humans I know. Dan and Kelly have both recently graduated medicine. We had a chat about life, the medical system, what it took to reach the end of their degrees, what they have learnt as students, interns and what they are expecting from their grad year. I'm incredibly proud of both of these humans cannot wait to see them make a hu...

Matt Church has quickly become a mentor and someone who I look up to immensely. He is genuinely the most insightful and knowledgeable 22 year old to walk the face of this earth and if I could speak to him for hours, I certainly would.  Matt is a Business Coach, Operations Manager at Winning international and all round king of a human.  The insight he has been able to bestow upon me and the amount...

Matt Church has quickly become a mentor and someone who I look up to immensely. He is genuinely the most insightful and knowledgeable 22 year old to walk the face of this earth and if I could speak to him for hours, I certainly would. Matt is a Business Coach, Operations Manager at Winning international and all round king of a human. The insight he has been able to bestow upon me and the amount of...

The man behind Runnez! A world first indoor running group training phenomenon. Rick is one of the most genuinely passionate guys you'll ever meet and this conversation was a long time coming! He has done pretty much everything there is to do, so rather than reading this intro, you should probably just get stuck straight into the podcast! To learn more about Rick or Runnez, follow the links https:/...

The man behind Runnez! A world first indoor running group training phenomenon.  Rick is one of the most genuinely passionate guys you'll ever meet and this conversation was a long time coming! He has done pretty much everything there is to do, so rather than reading this intro, you should probably just get stuck straight into the podcast!   To learn more about Rick or Runnez, follow the links http...

There is very little I can say about this amazing woman to do her any sort of justice. Pat is someone who I look up to immensely. I admire the person she is and all of the incredible adventures she has and continues to have. Pat has climbed mountains, travelled everywhere, competed in amazing events, sailed in world championships, ran book clubs and raised a 12/10 family. I left this podcast feeli...

There is very little I can say about this amazing woman to do her any sort of justice. Pat is someone who I look up to immensely. I admire the person she is and all of the incredible adventures she has and continues to have.  Pat has climbed mountains, travelled everywhere, competed in amazing events, sailed in world championships, ran book clubs and raised a 12/10 family.  I left this podcast fee...

Episode #32 with the great man Carlo Cirillo. Carlo is a serial entrepreneur, former elite soccer player, world traveller, and a huge proponent of the art of gratitude! Joined by our good friend Ed Wischer of the Human Happiness Project, we shared some truths about life, the journey, mindset, gratitude, identity and consciousness. A must listen! To learn more about Carlo and his journey, jump on h...

Episode #32 with the great man Carlo Cirillo. Carlo is a serial entrepreneur, former elite soccer player, world traveller, and a huge proponent of the art of gratitude! Joined by our good friend Ed Wischer of the Human Happiness Project, we shared some truths about life, the journey, mindset, gratitude, identity and consciousness. A must listen!   To learn more about Carlo and his journey, jump on...