Unlocking the Remarkable

Most of us have a bucket list. Ash Holmes has a different problem — she's already done the things most people would never dare put on one. Everest Base Camp guide. Award-winning Nurse Educator. Cyclist of Bolivia's infamous Death Road. Shark diver. Oh, and she's 33. Ash tells Christopher Stear about the expeditions, the near-misses, and the unexpected lessons in courage and leadersh...

Marlo McCarthy lost her husband to Myeloma, leaving her to raise two young boys alone. A decade later, she was diagnosed with the same killer blood cancer that took her husband's life. Her fight for survival is a story of extraordinary courage, resilience, and profound self-belief. In this deeply moving conversation, host Christopher Stear explores what it takes to face the unimaginable — and...

Internationally celebrated jockey Craig Williams has won just about everything on a racetrack—then goes off-track and hand-delivers medical supplies into Ukraine. In this wide-open conversation (recorded at his Melbourne home with his Ukraine-born wife, Larysa, nearby), Craig talks about what it really takes to win at the top level—and what compelled him to step into a war zone. In this episode: W...

In this episode of Unlocking the Remarkable, national broadcaster and commentator Peter Gleeson turns the microphone around to interview course creator and host, Christopher Stear. From the sharp end of the U.S. Marines to the corridors of the West Wing, from media advisor to entrepreneur, Christopher has lived a life of extraordinary variety. In this conversation, he reflects on the pivotal roles...

Perry Cross AM redefined what’s possible after a life-changing C2 quadriplegia at age 19. Founding the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation, he leads world-first clinical trials in nerve-bridge transplantation aiming to cure paralysis. In this powerful episode, Perry shares how resilience, advocacy, and scientific hope transformed his personal tragedy into visible global impact. Expect: A deeply...

Welcome to Unlocking the Remarkable — the podcast that goes beyond feel-good stories and taps into real strategies for turning adversity into purpose. Hosted by Christopher Stear, this trailer introduces the mission behind the series and the kind of raw, powerful conversations you can expect. From world-changers like Perry Cross to everyday heroes who’ve found their way forward, each guest helps y...