Ret reflects on a turbulent 12 months that saw him living in Bali, surviving a serious scooter accident, navigating co-parenting his young daughter and facing the collapse of his fitness business, S30. S30 grew to 27 locations across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore before entering administration and liquidation, a rise and fall that delivered hard-earned lessons in leadership, ownership and resilience. With 15 years in the fitness industry, Ret shares his journey from New Zealand to personal training in Melbourne, then building franchises in Perth through F45. He details the critical role that community, culture and well-designed systems played in that time. Ret is now building Daawg Haus, an online platform grounded in structured training, strong personal standards and brotherhood. Its mission is simple: help men lead themselves better, so they can lead their families, careers and lives with strength, presence and integrity.

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Daawg Haus

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Ret Hartley

https://www.instagram.com/ret_hartley/

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Kieran grew up the 10th of 12 kids in a rough and resource scarce environment where humour, solitude and strong sibling bonds became survival tools. That foundation shaped the man who went on to serve 14 years in the Australian Army, deploying five times as a combat engineer and draftsman before being unfairly dismissed amid the Defence email culture controversy. He shares how the reputational fallout damaged relationships and pushed him toward suicide, and how he rebuilt himself through Stoic philosophy, meditation and disciplined daily habits. We discuss trauma and mental health through a neuroscience lens, challenging why “just talk about it” does not work for everyone, particularly hyper masculine cohorts. Kieran unpacks how many mental health frameworks cherry pick psychology while overlooking biology and social context. Today, he researches institutional abuse at Flinders University, using qualitative interviews to identify themes such as betrayal and leadership abuse to help inform policy change.

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Kieran Toohey

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktoohey/

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Nikki and Carly dive into the complexities of eating disorders, the impact of diet culture, and our often-challenging relationship with food. With over 25 years’ experience as a dietitian, Nikki is the sports dietitian for the Australian artistic swimming team and a food therapist specialising in eating disorders. She shares her journey from sports dietetics to supporting clients in better understanding their relationship with food. Carly, a state gymnastics coach and member of the Australian gymnastics squad, has benefited from Nikki’s expertise and brings her own lived experience of recovery, along with the challenges of breaking long-ingrained habits. Together they explore societal pressures, the role of parents, and the implications of weight-loss medications.

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Nikki Cummings

https://optimalintake.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/optimalintake/

Carly Shott

https://www.instagram.com/carly.shott/

https://www.instagram.com/ackrobats/

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Greg shares his journey of over 23 years in the Australian Army, detailing his experiences and challenges from his early life to his military career and beyond. He talks about his postings, duties, leadership roles and deployment. Jonesy also reflects on cultural differences between military and civilian life, emphasising the importance of discipline, resilience and mindset. He delves into his transition out of the military and his current role in Abu Dhabi, supporting the UAE defence force to improve their air drop capability.

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Hayden shares his inspiring journey, beginning with his upbringing in a small town in New Zealand, where he faced early adversity following the passing of his mother from cancer. Hayden recounts his move to Christchurch, where he began playing rugby, and later relocating to Perth following the Christchurch Earthquakes. He discusses the tragic leg injury thatended his rugby career and led to a near-death experience due to a fatty embolism. Through resilience and determination, Hayden not only recovered but transformed his identity, embracing fitness challenges. Now a father and machine operator in the mining industry, Hayden focuses on setting and achieving personal goals and shares his journey to inspire others facing their own adversities.

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Marty is a primary school teacher, state representative coach and former state representative rugby league player. He discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching young children, the importance of consistency and respect in leadership and the dynamics of coaching both junior and senior teams. Marty reflects on his late career change from a driving instructor to a teacher, the pressures of balancing a young family while studying, and the significance of having other interests outside of one's primary career.

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Jake is an emergency management specialist in the miningindustry. He shares his journey from apprentice butcher to nightclub bouncer, managing security for large events and to being an emergency services officer. We look into the often overlooked role of security teams as frontline first responders and why their contribution in critical incidents matters more than most people realise. Jake also shares his approach to training and leadership, his experience with the Army Reserves, and how competitions like the Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) help build calm, capable, high-performing teams under pressure.

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Will Jobe is a strength and conditioning coach dedicated to helping youth athletes reach their potential. From his early days in New Zealand dealing with youth suicide and understanding the importance of mental health to his transition to Perth and his journey through personal training and leadership roles. We explore the significance of humour, building relationships, and having the right mentors has on youth development.  The conversation also touches on theimportance of sleep, nutrition, and recovery, and how these fundamentals play a crucial role in the performance of athletes.

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Dan and Scotty delve into the intricacies of dealing with bad bosses. They discuss the importance of self-reflection, empathy, and resilience in handling difficult leadership styles. The conversation covers the significance of recognizing when to confront issues, the benefits of staying in a challenging situation, and the potential need to leave toxic environments. They also explore the positive lessons that can arise from bad boss experiences.

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Courtney is one of the founders of New Culture Movement, a Perth based boxing gym. She shares her journey from starting late in boxing at 28 to becoming an influential leader in the fitness community. Discover how she and her business partner Rob, turned their passion for boxing into a successful fitness venture that focuses not just on physical transformation but also on mental resilience and community building. Hear about the unique culture they've created that promotes confidence, emotional regulation, and genuine connections through boxing.

https://www.newculturemovment.com/

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24 Hour Leadership Challenge
10 – 11 January 2025
Perth, Western Australia
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