Get your pen and paper ready. This is one of those episodes brimming with hot tips! From his days at Essendon football club, to the CEO of the Gold Coast Suns and now the CEO of Grand Prix Australia, Travis Auld knows a thing or two about what it takes to lead from the top in times of good and bad.  His unique approach to leaning into anything uncomfortable is nothing short of inspiring and his hands on approach to listening and leadership defines him as one of Australia’s most inspiring CEO’s.

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Antonia is without a doubt what you would call a pocket rocket. She packs a punch when it comes to energy, passion, hard work, achievement but more importantly is just one of those leaders who understands her role to inspire. From humble beginnings Antonia vulnerably shares her career journey, her challenges and life lessons to remind us all that when you believe in what you do, anything is possible.

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As a former Olympian to now the CEO of Swimming Australia, Rob is an icon in Australian Sports. From navigating a global stage at 18 to traversing the English channel he knows a thing or two about what it takes to push yourself to achieve your goals and bounce back from life’s adversities. He believes passion is the secret ingredient to pushing through challenges and his story is not one to miss!

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Matt probably shouldn’t be here to tell his tale. But the fact that he is is an extraordinary example when a person chooses to take control of their life.

Matt bravely shares his story that navigates the world of addiction, crime, mental health, and homelessness. But it also shines a light on what can happen when just one person believes in you.

How your life can transform and how you can achieve success in love, life, and your career no matter how challenging your life has been. He’s full of love, passion, and an overwhelming drive to live every day to its fullest. He’s inspiring, lovable, and definitely one of my favourite people.

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In this special episode I get to sit down and chat with the man himself, Sammy Thaiday. Broncos Legend, State of Origin and Australia NRL rep, TV & Radio entertainer and one of my long-time friends.

In this open and candid interview Sammy puts it all on the table. From his early challenges with his identity, navigating success at an early age and having to figure it all out post the end of his professional sports career.  He’s absolutely the funny man we know and love, but he’s also a passionate Dad and Husband, a bit of a poet and unafraid to face his own demons on his own Brave journey.

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Michael Schneider truly is one of Australia’s most humble CEO’s. He’s down to earth, passionate, a man of the people and you would absolutely find him more comfortable in his Bunnings “Reds” than behind a corporate desk. In this episode Michael vulnerably shares his love for the iconic Aussie brand and the experiences that shaped his drive and determination to reach the top. He knows who he is, and what matters in life and isn’t afraid to have the tough conversations….even if he doesn’t like doing them still!

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As a Brisbane girl, this was a very special episode. JC, along with two high school friends started their journey as Powderfinger as high school students from Brisbane. Their careers spanned 21 years and changed the landscape for rock music at the time, particularly for the Brisbane music scene. JC has continued his music journey, behind the scenes opening both the Triffid and Fortitude Valley music Hall. His story is one of resilience, hard work and an unwavering belief that keeping calm and positive is simply the best way to approach life.

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Julie McLellan is as close as you’ll get to a born leader. Facing challenges and change from an early age, she got comfortable with the uncomfortable, and wasn’t afraid of the responsibility that comes with creating the kind of culture (and world) she wanted to live in. It’s something she continues to work on today, and her ability to ‘tell it like it is’ is both enlightening, and incredibly refreshing. 

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Lorie Argus has unknowingly been a champion for females in senior leadership roles her whole life. From her early career at Virgin as one of the first female senior leaders, to now being only 1 of 2 female CEO’s of Australian airports she continues to prove that being authentically yourself, being aware and honest of your shortcomings and never believing your better than anyone else are all powerful ingredients for any leader. She’s funny, humble and incredibly real about the challenges that come with leading at the top, whilst being a wife, a mother and continuing to push yourself to be better everyday.  One of my favourite conversations with one of my early inspirations!

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“So much of what I do in business I learnt in sport” 

Understanding the power of elite sporting teams and applying it to your professional career is a recipe for success. No one knows this better than Karen Brown. As a pharmacy owner, pharmacist, business owner and entrepreneur, she credits much of her success to understanding the power of team sports. Karen bravely explores her journey from the Firebirds to pharmacy and, like any good athlete, opens up about her own areas for growth.

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