Imperfect Us

Imperfect Us

By Leanne Camilleri and Leesa DownesEducation
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Imperfect Us episodes

  • Episode 36. Laps Around Australia Reveal New Learnings - With Jodie Cooper

    In this conversation we are speaking with Jodie Cooper who is an expert in positive psychology helping leaders to develop a mindset and culture that's more positive, productive and profitable. Jodie has a master's in positive psychology, a degree in commerce and graduated as an officer in the Australian Army Reserve at Duntroon.

    Connect with Jodie

    LinkedIn: ⁠Jodie Cooper, MAPP | LinkedIn

    Website: ⁠⁠www.jodiecooper.com.au
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    Jodie's Resources

    Johann Hari's book Lost Connections

    Jane Goodal's Book The Book of Hope

     

    Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leanne Camilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn⁠

    Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leesa Downes. MAPP | LinkedIn⁠

     

    This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Brenton

    Ainsworth | LinkedIn

    49 min
  • Episode 35. Thriving Trauma Informed Environments with Dr Tom Brunzell

    In Episode 35. we talk to Dr. Tom Brunzell who is the Director of Education at Berry Street. An honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne Graduate School of Education, Tom presents internationally on topics including transforming school culture, student engagement, trauma aware practice and effective school leadership.


    Tom is the co-author of Creating Trauma Informed Strengths Based Classrooms, and his research at the University of Melbourne investigates both the negative impacts of secondary traumatic stress and the positive impacts of wellbeing on teachers and leaders working towards educational equity in their communities.


    Connect with Tom
    LinkedIn: Tom Brunzell, PhD | LinkedIn
    Website: ⁠www.berrystreet.org.au⁠

     

    Tom's Resources
    Professor Angela Duckworth’s No Stupid Questions
    Berry Street Resources and bookstore

     

     

    Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leanne Camilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn
    Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leesa Downes. MAPP | LinkedIn

     

    This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brenton

    Ainsworth | LinkedIn

    50 min
  • Episode 34. Changing The World to Embrace Human Potential and Diversity with Mariane Power

    Today, we are talking with the co-founder of the Posify Group Mariane Power. Mariane is a clinical psychologist, speaker, workshop facilitator, executive coach and entrepreneur obsessed with all things related to meaningful living, human potential and diversity.


    Connect with Mariane

    Website theposifygroup.com.au


    Mariane's Resources

    Podcast Classroom 5.0 theposifygroup.com.au/podcast

    Dr Tara Swart's book The Source: Open Your Mind, Change Your Life

    Karen Stein's book Be Your Own Leadership Coach: Self-coaching strategies to lead your way


    Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠⁠LeanneCamilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ 

    Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠⁠LeesaDownes . MAPP | LinkedIn⁠⁠


    This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: ⁠⁠⁠BrentonAinsworth | LinkedIn

    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 33. Leading with Courage with Dina Pozzo

    In this episode, we are speaking with Dina Pozzo, who is the founder and director of Insium. Dina is a facilitator, speaker and coach with a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology, and is an accredited facilitator for Dr. Brene Brown's Dare to Lead, courage building program. Dina has also developed Insiums Leading with Courage program and Workplace Courage questionnaire.


    Connect with Dina
    Website: ⁠⁠www.Insium.com⁠.au

    Dina's Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠
    Watch TedLasso


    Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠⁠LeanneCamilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ 

    Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠⁠LeesaDownes . MAPP | LinkedIn⁠⁠


    This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: ⁠⁠⁠BrentonAinsworth | LinkedIn


    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 32. Advocating Positive Psychological Health with Dr Phil Richmond

    Dr. Phil Richmond is a practicing veterinarian and the founder of the

    Flourishing Phoenix Veterinary Consultants. Dr. Phil advocates for positive psychological health, safety, and wellbeing in veterinary workplaces. And is involved in state, national, and international projects for advancing workplace wellbeing and culture in veterinary medicine. Dr. Phil is the Florida Veterinary Medical Association's Professional Wellbeing Committee Chair, and is also a member and advisor for several national committees and boards for workplace suicide prevention, psychological health and safety, and veterinary wellbeing.

    Connect with Dr Phil:

    Website: ⁠www.flourishingphoenix.com

    LinkedIn: Phil Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CPHSA, CCFP | LinkedIn


    Dr Phil's Resources: ⁠⁠
    Shawn Achor's Book  The Happiness Advantage

    Shawn Achor's TedTalk

    https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work?

    Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠⁠LeanneCamilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ 

    Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠⁠LeesaDownes . MAPP | LinkedIn⁠⁠


    This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: ⁠⁠⁠BrentonAinsworth | LinkedIn

    49 min
  • Episode 31. Discovering a Meaning Mindset with Dr Paul Wong

    In this episode, we speak with Dr Paul Wong, Professor Emeritus of Trent University and Trinity Western University. A Fellow of APA, APS, and CPA, Dr Wong is the founding President of the International Network on Personal Meaning. As a servant leader, he has been a pastor, founding director of the graduate counselling psychology program of Trinity Western University and Head of the Division of Social Sciences of Tyndale University. He has published eight books and 300+ journal articles and chapters. He is one of the most cited psychologists in areas related to existential positive psychology. He has made significant contributions to the quest for meaning, self-transcendence, death acceptance, successful ageing, existential suffering, and palliative care.

    Connect with Dr Wong:
    Website: drpaulwong.com
    Email: [email protected]


    Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠LeanneCamilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn⁠⁠ Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠LeesaDownes . MAPP | LinkedIn⁠


    This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: ⁠⁠BrentonAinsworth | LinkedIn

    49 min
  • Episode 30. When Unexpected Surprises Emerge From Struggle with Leanne and Leesa.

    In this episode, we thank you for your support and share some of the unexpected surprises that have emerged from our recent struggles.



    Connect with Leanne:

    ⁠⁠LeanneCamilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn⁠⁠ Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠LeesaDownes . MAPP | LinkedIn⁠


    This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: ⁠⁠BrentonAinsworth | LinkedIn


    Thank you for listening to the Imperfect Us Podcast. While our conversations draw on the science of wellbeing, positive psychology, learning and neuroscience, we are not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment, or assessment.  Advice given in this episode is general by nature. If anything we talk about is uncomfortable or distressing, we encourage you to practise self-care that is right for you, whatever that might be. It can be helpful to speak with a trusted friend or speak with a healthcare professional such as Beyond Blue or Lifeline on 13 11 14

    48 min
  • Episode 29. Understanding Sensory Processing Sensitivity with Dr Becky Black

    In this episode, we are chatting with Dr Becky Black who has worked as a teacher and school counsellor working with children and young adults to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Becky recently completed a PhD at Melbourne University's Center for Wellbeing Science, where her research project focused on wellbeing and the personality trait of sensory processing sensitivity.

    Becky is currently a teaching and learning specialist at the Center for Wellbeing Science where she coordinates the my wellbeing planner program.

    Connect with Becky:
    Website: thehappinessgroup.com
    Facebook Page: Sensitive &Flourishing


    Becky’s Resources: ⁠⁠
    Dr Elain Aron’s Website
    Read Dr Elain Aron’s Books
    The highly sensitive person Self test

     

    Connect with Leanne:

    ⁠LeanneCamilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn⁠
    Connect with Leesa: ⁠LeesaDownes . MAPP | LinkedIn


    This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: ⁠BrentonAinsworth | LinkedIn

    44 min
  • Episode 28. Fathering Matters with Eric Mercier

    In this episode, we are talking to Eric Mercier who is a well-regarded positive psychology practitioner and certified coach with a background in management consulting in the areas of Program and Project Management. Eric’s approaches are focused on strengths rather than weaknesses. He has a background in IT, Business, Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching. He is the lucky husband of a great woman, the proud father of two young children and a fierce advocate for involved fatherhood, work flexibility and gender equality. Eric is currently completing his PhD at Adelaide University where his main aim of the project is to shed light on the question of why more fathers do not embrace part-time work for child-care purposes, particularly in Australia.


    Connect with Eric:

    Website: Life Coaching Service - Premier Life Coach - Own Goals Coaching


    Erics Resources:

    Who Knew? by Michael Ray


    Connect with Leanne: Leanne Camilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn

    Connect with Leesa: Leesa Downes . MAPP | LinkedIn


    This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: Brenton Ainsworth | LinkedIn

    50 min
  • Episode 27. Cheerleading, Connection And Confidence with Kate Kroeger

    Kate Kroeger is the founder and director of the Confidence Company which is all about creating connections, communication, and resilience with confidence.

    Kate has worked with many organizations and uses a strength-based approach to build confidence in people and teams with clear actionable steps to set goals and achieve them.

    Kate is all about amplifying mindsets, communication, leadership, confidence, teamwork, and resilience.

    Connect with Kate:

    Website: Confidence Workshops Geelong • The Confidence Company
    LinkedIn: Kate Kroeger (Seignior) | LinkedIn


    Kates Resources:
    Maggie Dents Podcast: Parental As Anything, with Maggie Dent on Apple Podcasts
    Watch https://youtu.be/hVCBrkrFrBE


    Connect with Leanne: Leanne Camilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn

    Connect with Leesa: Leesa Downes . MAPP | LinkedIn

    This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: Brenton Ainsworth | LinkedIn

    27 min

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