Super fun & insightful chat with former Co-Captain of the Melbourne Football Club, Jack Grimes. Well worth a listen for any football fans, or anyone interested in leadership or learning & development.

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In this convo we cover:

- The process & experience of getting drafted

- Overcoming injuries and setbacks

- Strengths & weaknesses as a player and as a leader

- The experience of captaining an AFL side

- Lessons learned along the way

- Lessons learned from multiple head coaches

- Career highlights

- Mindset required to perform at elite level

- Weekly routine of an AFL player

& more.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this one with my old pal Grimesy!

This episode with Hugh is a beauty!!

If you’re not already familiar with this guy, as a basic snapshot: Hugh authored the brilliant book The Resilience Project and travels around Australia with an incredible program introducing to schools (as well as sporting clubs and other organisations) some important messages around Mental Health & how to be more resilient through Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness.

We unpack each of these 3 pillars, what they mean, how to practice them and why they are the key ingredients to a happy life.

Hugh has a great story and he's clearly super passionate about this message. He is also very entertaining & authentic, which makes for a fantastic conversation!

Please enjoy this chat with Hugh van Coylenburg.

This episode is a beauty. Tune in to hear Performance Coach & Former AFL footballer Brett Stephens share his story, his lessons learned along the way, and his thoughts around what it takes to perform at the highest level.

He talks about the connection between body and mind, the importance of the right mindset, and how to develop it.

We cover a LOT in this chat, as well as share a few laughs.

I guarantee you will take tonnes of value away from this chat so please press play & enjoy!

Today I'm joined by Dr. Jud Brewer, one of the most respected names in the fields of anxiety, breaking habits, creating real change and the neuroscience behind it all.

Dr Jud is:

- Executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare.

- Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the school of medicine at Brown University.

- Research affiliate for MIT.

In this conversation we dive deep into some important and relevant topics, as well as 'geek out' a little bit around what's happening on a biological level.

This chat should arm you with the knowledge you need to drastically change your state! Particularly helpful at a time like right now, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

We cover:

What is happening in our brain when we feel anxious?

What are some of the main culprits causing heightened levels of anxiety in today's world?

Why is the Covid-19 situation having such an effect on our mental health as well?

What can we do it about it all, and best practices to calm our brain.

Why Facebook is like Heroin!

The power of mindfulness & meditation.

The importance of being 'curious' and training yourself to become 'aware'.

Plus much more. I hope you enjoy this episode!

A super fun and interesting chat with Luke 'Spags' Giannoukas - Partner & Agent at Lucky Entertainment, Partner at BILLBOARD The Venue & Partner at Ultra Australia music festival.

Spags works closely with some of the biggest names in Australian dance music including Will Sparks, Joel Fletcher, Havana Brown, Mashd N Kutcher, and many many more.

The team at Lucky Ent also boast a long list of International acts they've brought to Australia, including Tyga, Lil Yachty, YG, Kid Ink & more, so I was excited to pick his brain as to what goes on behind the scenes, and get some trade secrets as to how 'make it' in the music industry - either as an artist, or any other role.

On this episode we cover:

- Spags' story and lessons learned along the way.

- Some of the massive names in music he's worked with.

- Highlights and memorable moments from a decade in the nightlife/music industry.

- The importance of a high work-ethic and getting good at your craft.

- Prioritizing your health and the impact that has on your work.

- His mindset and approach to work & life that has served him well.

- Couple of funny stories!

Plus more. So please, enjoy this latest episode!!

On this episode I chat with Personal Trainer Karl Zuidema, a man well-versed in all things fitness, health, nutrition, mood, and how it all relates...

Together we explore:

- Link between exercise and mental health 

- Home-based workouts (during Lockdown!)

- Impact of diet on our body composition and all-round wellbeing

- MEAT: What you need to know

- Top tips for either losing weight, or gaining muscle

- How to stay motivated 

- Importance of setting specific goals in your training and lifestyle

- Importance of rest & avoiding fatigue

- How your IDENTITY can hold you back

- Supplements

Plus more.

What's your takeaways from this episode? Enjoy!

Join me for a chat with Professional Snowboarder Belle Brockhoff; 2-time Olympian & 4-time World Champion.

In addition to exploring the world of Snow sports & how Belle followed her passion as a youngster to inevitably carve out an impressive career, we talk about:

- The importance of doing something you love

- Overcoming Depression, and managing Anxiety

- Cultivating a Winning mindset

- Tips to build self-confidence

- Highlights from her professional career

- Importance of having a GOAL to work towards (that means something to you)

- Best practices for dealing with this Covid-19 lockdown situation.

As always, I hope you enjoy, learn something, and if you do - please subscribe & share!

10 pillars necessary to get right for optimal psychology...at least from my perspective.

Here's what's made a dramatic difference for me, on the come-back trail from at-times crippling mental health challenges.

Now more than ever your psychology must take priority. I don't have all the answers, but here's something you might find valuable...

Paul Roos - One of the the very best and certainly most respected names in AFL Football.

This episode is packed full of insights and learnings for anyone listening, whether you're an avid AFL fan or not!

On this episode we discuss:

- Lessons learned and some stories from his AFL career (as a Player & Coach)

- Prioritizing the PROCESS

- Importance of good role models

- Self-awareness

- Thoughts around effective leadership & CULTURE

- Mindfulness & meditation

Plus loads more, along with some fun stories from his time in footy.

After chatting with Roosy, it's not surprising he's been able to carve out such a prolific career. His mindset and life philosophies are inspiring and extremely valuable to learn from.

To the listener - you are going to enjoy this one!

We talk about what it takes to be Australia's first & only Ninja Warrior Grand Finalist, and the story behind getting there...

Plus, a tonne of laughs throughout, all while exploring some ideas around mindset, overcoming challenges, fighting motivation issues, and much more.

Olivia was an Australian gymnast, competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics and also medaled at the 2014 Commonwealth games.

She was 7-times National Champion on the uneven bars...

She's perhaps most well known now, world wide even, as Australia's first and only female to make it to the grand final, in field of both men and women, on Australian Ninja Warrior, and was Top Female Competitor on Ninja Warrior 2017/2018 and 2019 and also 2019 Ninja OCR World Champion.

Before you listen to this ep, do yourself a favour - YouTube her name and 'warped wall' to see a pretty epic clip!