Lead Yourself First

There are plenty of reasons this video shouldnt have worked, but alas, it's here hahaha.

This is what I learnt through these back to back weekend workshops with Preston Smiles & Alexi Panos. No scripts, just straight riffing lol!

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This week we chat to Toni Versic, as he opens up about the severe anxiety and panic attacks he suffered, as well as why he's walking away from a $500,000 a year business, to instead offer FREE empowerment workshops for men, all across Australia & NZ.

This mans energy, passion and enthusiasm for what he's chasing, will have you questioning the decisions you make and envisioning a life where you be and do more!

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For the first of our expert series interviews, we meet sleep scientist and founder of Performance through Health, Martin Mcphilimey.

Martin gives us an insight into the science of sleep, how it impacts mental health and how you can make the most of yours, to improve your cognitive ability/capacity.

Martin also gets vulnerable by opening up about his personal struggles, touching on his battle with severe anxiety.

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Thank you to our sponsor: Leader for Growth

This week we meet youth worker, mental health advocate and Tedx speaker, Brooke Blurton as she opens up about the most challenging moments and periods in her life, along with how she managed to overcome them. 

Brooke gets vulnerable and opens up about:
-the loss of her mother and nan at 11 years old. 
-not feeling wanted by her father
-being diagnosed with depression at 18
-being admitted to a psych ward for suicidality
-external expectations as an influencer
-facing her fear of public speaking

Listen to or watch her episode here:
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This week we meet the founder of the Magic Coat, Di Wilcox, as she opens up about the most challenging periods and moments of her life.

After becoming a teacher and seeing first hand how students are treated, Di has made it her mission to instil our kids with the positive and uplifting beliefs that they need to become the best version of themselves, also giving them the magic coat they need to protect themselves from negativity that may be present in their home.

We delve into:
-Sexual harassment 
-Toxic relationships
-Self worth
-Loss
-Seeing limiting beliefs in kids as a teacher
-Creating a heart centred business

Listen to or watch Di's episode:
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This week we meet the founder of Econiq Active, Bek Antonucci, as she opens up about the most challenging moments and periods of her life, along with how she overcame it all.

In this episode we delve into: 
-severe bullying
-depression & suicidality
-seeking external validation
-toxic relationships & abuse
-body image issues
-breast surgery problems

Thank you to our sponsor: Leader for Growth

EPISODE 100!!!!

This week we meet Julian Pace, the Founder & Ceo of Happiness Co, Australias fastest growing social enterprise. They have been taking the country by storm, partnering with companies such as Optus, Hertz and Rio Tinto, as they spread their pre-emptive mental health approach across the country.

Julian sits down with us to open up about what it's been like at the helm of a business that's gained so much attention and traction, as well as how he's handled the responsibility and pressure of being 'the happiness co guy".

Sponsored by: Leader for Growth! 

This week we meet confidence mentor Dr Kat, as she opens up about the most challenging moments and periods of her life. 

Dr Kat gets deeply vulnerable, opening up about her childhood, her use of drugs and alcohol, toxic relationships, depression, suicidality and orthorexia. 

Throughout this episode you'll see why she sees herself as "f#cking fabulous" and why others trust her to guide them to that same state of self acceptance and self love.

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Thank you to our sponsors:
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In this episode we meet sex & relationship coach, and founder of Yoni Pleasure Palace, Rosie Rees.

Rosie opens up about some of the most challenging moments and periods in her life, as well as how she managed to overcome them!

The challenges include:
-strict religious upbringing
-body image issues
-experimenting with girls and being shamed
-toxic relationships
-handling criticism as a visionary
-transitioning from straight to lesbian
-running a successful business

Thank you to our sponsors:
Made it Nutrition
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Leader for Growth

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This week we meet speaker, blogger & author, Hana Tapiata!

Hana opens up about the most challenging moments and periods of her life, including losing her identity as the rugby player, losing her father & using whakapapa to navigate a dark patch that lasted between 6-18months.

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