Growing Up with Delia Burgess

By Delia Burgess

Prisoners, prime ministers, ex KGB spies and baristas.

Unedited conversations with humans.

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February 26, 2023 Ep. 41 - Bryan Kam: how not having opinions makes you happier
Bryan teaches me about Pyrrhonian scepticism.
(Pyrrhonism is an Ancient Greek school of philosophical scepticism which rejects dogma.)

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Bryan Kam writes on the origins of complexity, selfhood, and suffering, philosophy of science, punctuated equilibrium, literature, film.
Find Bryan at:

bryankam.substack.com
twitter.com/bryankam
bryankam.com
patreon.com/bryankam
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1h 37min
February 16, 2023 Ep. 40 - Jane Vadiveloo: creating an empowering future for First Nations children
Australia’s greatest humanitarian failure is preventable.

Jane Vadiveloo is the founding CEO of Children’s Ground not-for-profit and has a 20-year history leading reform and services provision with communities experiencing extreme disadvantage and trauma. Jane lived in the Northern Territory for 19 years and has over 30 years of connection to the Arrernte people in Central Australia. She has worked with children, families and communities at high risk, establishing strength and justice-based approaches to achieve long term change.

Children’s Ground was created as a 25-year approach to ensure that future generations of children are afforded equity, access and justice to determine their futures – to have quality education, health, social and economic opportunities that privilege their first culture within a global context.

In 2014 Jane was listed among the Westpac Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence.

You can learn more about Children's Ground, including how to donate via the link below.

https://donate.childrensground.org.au/
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49min
February 10, 2023 Ep. 39 - Mr Charles Goode AC
Mr Goode is the Chairman of The Ian Potter Foundation (since 1994 and Governor since 1987), the Chairman of the Boards of Diversified United Investment Limited (since 1991), and is Chairman Emeritus of Flagstaff Partners (having been Chairman 2010 – 2019).

He was a Director of Woodside Petroleum Ltd from 1988 and Chairman from 1999 to 2007, a Director of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited from 1991 and Chairman from August 1995 to February 2010, and a Director of Singapore Airlines from 1999 to 2006.

He was engaged in the securities industry until 1989, for a period spanning 29 years. He joined Potter Partners in 1961, became a partner in 1969, Senior Partner in 1980 and on incorporation of the Firm, Chairman and Chief Executive of Potter Partners Group Ltd. in March 1986.
In August 2006 he was made a Life Member of the National Gallery of Victoria, and in April 2010 made a Life Member of Philanthropy Australia. In March 2012 he was awarded by the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbourne, the 2012 Alumni of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award.

He received the Australian Institute of Company Directors (Victorian Division) Distinguished Fellow Award for 2010.

Charles Goode has a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree from Melbourne University, an MBA from Columbia University, New York, and an Honorary Doctor of Law from the University of Melbourne and an Honorary Doctor of Law from Monash University. He was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in June 2001. In May 2003 he was awarded the Centenary Medal. He received the Melbourne Business School (“MBS”) Award in 2006 and MBS holds an annual Charles Goode Oration.

Charles was educated at Scotch College, Melbourne (Dux of the School 1956), University of Melbourne (Graduated in first place in the Faculty of Commerce, 1960) and Columbia University, New York (Awarded Beta Gamma Sigma, 1963).
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February 01, 2023 Ep. 38 - Tom McDonald: how to make your AFL team want you back
Tom McDonald is a professional AFL player for the Melbourne Football Club.

If things aren't going well in your life (like your AFL team wants to trade you and no other clubs want to pick you up), you can try blaming others but at some point you might need to "have a look in your own backyard". (Then you eat lots of meat, and end up winning a premiership.)

Things I learnt, beyond the importance of taking personal accountability for your own performance (in footy or life):

- "If I'm more selfless in this team, and we do better, it's better for all of us", E.g. no one cares about your stats when you're playing in a bottom 4 team. No one is going to stop you in the street to say 'well done'. But once you're a premiership player, different story.
- Related point: how changing little habits around the club can have a big impact on performance on field. E.g. turning up on time for meetings, showing gratitude to support staff, keeping changing rooms tidy etc. leads to being less selfish on the field, which leads to better performance.
- Dealing with negative comments on social media - a good sense check is, do people say these negative things to me in real life? No. Therefore you can probably ignore the comments.
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1h 11min
January 26, 2023 Ep. 37 - Ron Shell: adventures of a risk taker
Ron Shell was most recently Senior Vice President at PointsBet having joined the company in its infancy.
Lessons:
- How an early run in with authority can be a defining moment in your life (for the better)
- How if you always want to be no. 1, but you end up in a job where you don't really care then you'll probably be much happier doing something else
- A lesson from Ron's immigrant parents: use your network. It's important to work hard, but when you're new to a country a network is something you have to build from scratch. If you're not an immigrant you might be taking your network for granted...
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1h 16min
January 24, 2023 Ep. 36 - Lance Picioane: AFL, substance abuse and feeling suicidal
Lance Picioane is a former first round draft pick and AFL footballer who established mental health foundation Love Me Love You in 2013 to empower the community to take control of their mental wellbeing and to live happier, more fulfilling lives.

As a teenager and throughout his AFL career, Lance was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Instead of asking for help, Lance turned to partying and substance abuse. By being truthful with himself, his family and his friends, Lance turned a corner and sought help. Although he still has his down days, Lance now lives a life full of love and happiness. Love Me Love You programs are based on Lance’s experiences and are aimed at educating and empowering the community about the importance of mental health on their wellbeing journey.

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I had the privilege of sitting down with Lance Picioane in Melbourne last week to have a brutally honest conversation about depression.
In our chat, Lance shares his story of playing AFL whilst not coping mentally and how he used partying, drugs and alcohol to escape feelings of low self worth. He shares lots of helpful advice for anyone who might be dealing with similar difficulties.
My key takeaways:
- Not being a victim: the importance of taking control of my own recovery journey in seeking the help I need
- How loved ones can support each other by listening, rather than by trying to problem solve or "fix" the person
- How asking myself "Am I being the person I want to be right now?" might help getting me out of a low place
Important note: if you are struggling with depression or feelings of worthlessness, you are not alone, and the help you need is out there. It's not easy to talk about these things, but hopefully honest conversations like this might help you realise that it's okay to ask for help (even when you are the CEO of a mental health foundation).
If you need to speak to somebody, there are people who will listen and help.
For urgent support in Australia:
Lifeline - 13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 / www.beyondblue.org.au

Outside Australia: Search 24/7 crisis support services to find services in your country

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1h 27min
January 20, 2023 Ep. 35 - Paul Monk: Soviet spies, death squads in El Salvador and the meaning of life
+ how Paul ended up as the head of the China desk in the Defence Intelligence Organisation.

Paul Monk is the author of eleven books, from his path-breaking 2005 book on the rise of China, Thunder From the Silent Zone: Rethinking China, to his latest book of love poetry, The Three Graces: Companionship, Discretion, Passion (2022). He has featured on both radio and television for many years as a respected commentator on international affairs. He has been a frequent and authoritative contributor to major print media for twenty-five years. He is a speaker on topics ranging from espionage and national security to the implications of the rise in Chinese power, religion in a secular age, the nature of Western civilisation and educating young minds for the 21st century world.
Find his first Growing Up episode at Ep. 24 - Paul Monk: a good reason to keep going.
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1h 44min
January 16, 2023 Ep. 34 - Charlie Kovess: the value of freedom and knowing who you are
Charlie on being born to refugee parents, fleeing communism and the value of freedom, how good personal responsibility feels, why not knowing who you are means the opinions of others will matter too much, why happiness is about embracing your problems, three steps to develop self belief to achieve what you want, a better definition of success, how to get over the fear of rejection and much more...
After 20 years in law and business, Charles Kovess left his legal career to share success strategies as an author, professional speaker, educator, facilitator and coach.
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1h 5min
January 12, 2023 Ep. 33 - Ben Ryan: an outsider in the corporate world, managing money and moving overseas
Ben Ryan works in Investment and Portfolio Management at MaxCap Group.

Ben is a corporate finance and investment professional having worked across both the Asia-Pacific and EMEIA regions with experience in financial modelling, portfolio/fund management, treasury management and complex financial analysis. He is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from Monash University.
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1h 24min
January 09, 2023 Ep. 32 - Charlotte Scales: manifesting and panic attacks
Charlotte Scales is a digital marketing specialist. She lives in London in the beautiful flat she manifested.
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1h 33min

FAQs about Growing Up with Delia Burgess:

How many episodes does Growing Up with Delia Burgess have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.