Thriving Matters Podcast

Are you fascinated by people's life stories? I definitely am! In this episode of Thriving Matters podcast our conversation with Trevor Torrance is all about BECOMING - a life journey of thriving the expected and the unexpected. So grab you drink of choice and your earphones as you are going to reasonate deeply with Trevors's pre-covid and post-covid journey. We talk about performance as an elite a...

Self-discovery can be a lifetime pursuit and with all the bumps along the way, it becomes even more precious and more purposeful. Our guest, Kelley Wacher has a contagious smile and disposition that is infectious! With a career history of working in travel and hospitality, Kelley decided to commence her own business a little over 12 years ago and 'hasn't looked back!" With a personal and professio...

It's the small things in life that put a smile on Gavin McCormack's heart each day.   My guest is one of Australia's highly respected and acknowledged educational leaders and a thoroughly genuine person with a passion for bringing communities together to create, learn and serve each other.   Listen in as Gavin shares the people in his life that have had a significant impact on how he views the wor...

This amazing journey of thriving in life work that Sahan shares in this conversation will resonate with many, especially as it's a search for inner wealth and community contribution.   Sahan left a highly successful corporate career to pursue some deeply personal questions that shifted his mental focus from 'I to we'. "If I was to die tomorrow, would I have any regrets?' and "What can I do that wo...

What a ride over the last 12 months! Caroline O'Connor is a 'Can Do Gal' who made a huge career change just as Covid 19 hit Ireland in March 2020.   In our conversation we talk about her thriving skills in navigating the set up a new business from scratch, leaving her successful job, taking on post school education, being a parent to her two teenage daughters and adapting to four lockdowns!   List...

In this episode with Kaye-Maree Dunn, we explore her thriving environment for Life and business within her Maori heritage of 'making everything achievable'. Kaye-Maree shares her journey of being an entrepreneur after many years in government and corporate. She cares deeply about people and their livelihood, community building and cultural heritage.   Thriving in life and work isn't always easy an...

Our conversation today was richly cultural bringing education, community and student voice together so well. Thriving as an educational leader in New Zealand is deeply respectful of Maori traditions, honouring the heritage and nurturing a presence that younger generations can make sense of and learn from. Simon shared his recent welcoming and commissioning ceremony, the stunning Maori bone necklac...

I was keen to connect with Sarah on the release of her recently published book 'Gender Dimensions in Leadership - Reflections, Perceptions and Perspectives on Inclusivity.' It has been written for executives, coaches, anyone in a leadership role.   Our conversation focused on the premise, backed up by substantial data and research that true leadership has no gender. That equality matters to us all...

What a way to start our first Thriving Conversation for 2021 with one of Australia's award-winning director, writer and script developer who works internationally in theatre, TV and film. With the Arts industry being one of the first to shut down due to Covid 19 John and I talk about 'thriving' in this environment - the difficulties and the joys.   John is an educator and we discuss his rich skill...