Roll With The Punches

Ah, life. The only time we won't experience stress is when we're done and dusted. Stress is part of the contract, and it's actually a healthy and beneficial response to our environment. But since we were 'put together,' we humans and our environment have evolved (and continue to do so). Now, we are constantly switched on, plugged in, chasing lions (these days, that's called having a job or business) and running from bears (metaphorically, mostly). So, how do we manage it and ourselves?

As entrepreneurs, how do we lead (ourself) and be led (by ourself)? Why do we have the answers but not follow them? Why do I (and maybe you) continue to white-knuckle it and do things I'd never advise a client, employee, or friend to do to the point of smashing into that inevitable wall?

I throw all these existential questions to our friend Bobby C today, and we have a little conversational workshop around it!

 

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TIFFANEE COOK

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Sexual harassment and sexual discrimination in the workplace sure seem like potentially murky topics to have a banter about on the show. Yet when I settled into this chat with Skye Charry, it became crystal clear that actually, it doesn't have to be at all. This, as you'll hear me note throughout the chat, proved to be every bit as enjoyable and lighthearted as it was informative and beneficial. Informative and beneficial whether you're an organisation or leader of an organisation, or you're an employee or team member. 

Given the subjective nature of harassment, and that everyone's individual experience of what is and isn't appropriate in the workplace, I had assumed (and rightly so) that it must surely be impossible to construct laws and rules to regulate behaviour and ensure that everyone experiences safety. Skye covers so much insightful territory here, helping us understand different perspectives to consider and how to navigate difficult conversations - both formal and informal - to allow us to speak up and speak out when we feel that a situation might need to be addressed. 

I actually really enjoyed having this chat, it was a pleasant surprise. I hope you enjoy it too!

 

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Well, 'Trouble' sure showed them! Today's guest sure fits this show like a glove (a boxing glove, of course). Marissa Williamson Pohlman knows how to roll with the punches both in the boxing ring, and in life. 

Their story is one of hardship and challenge from an early age. As a ward of the state, Marissa bounced between 16 foster placements over 5 years from the age of 13. And at 18 amidst the beginning of the pandemic when no longer eligible for care as a minor, homeless. 

Despite being told 'this girl is trouble', Kel Bryant took her into his boxing club and here we are in 2024 as she becomes the first Indigenous Australian female boxer to fight at this Olympic Games. 

She's got grit, resilience, sass and strength, and it was a pleasure hearing Marissa talk real and raw about her relationship with life, boxing, mental toughness, the importance of community support, and how to stay focused and motivated in the face of adversity. 

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TIFFANEE COOK

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Come take a seat as Harps and I have a rather real chitty chat about how us humans navigate our bodies, minds, emotions, and all the data and feedback that comes our way. Between listening to our bodies, listening to the experts, paying attention to our own biofeedback and managing all the spinning plates that play into our physical, mental and emotional health & wellbeing it can be quite the project to manage. In this particular chat we are sharing a number of our own personal experiences, sabotages and solutions along the way. 

 

CRAIG HARPER

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TIFFANEE COOK

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In this ep, I'm chatting with Warren Davies, aka The Unbreakable Farmer. Warren opens up about his personal struggles with mental health, highlighting the importance of seeking help and the power of community. His candidness about these challenges is both refreshing and empowering, reminding us all that it’s okay to not be okay and that reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Throughout our conversation, Warren shares practical advice and heartfelt stories that will resonate with anyone facing tough times. His journey from the farming fields to becoming a motivational speaker is a beacon of hope, encouraging us to harness our inner strength and keep pushing forward, no matter what life throws our way.

Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and tune in for a raw and real chat that’s sure to leave you feeling motivated and ready to tackle your own battles!

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WARREN DAVIES

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TIFFANEE COOK

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At a point where Tony "Jack the Bear" Mantz is leaping into his 6th decade he's back for a banter on life, the journey, the highs and the lows as he makes the move to shift gears with a new career path and passion. We begin with a chuckle about drawing out some tears and emotion back in our first chat way back in episode 20 (four years ago now), I had the last laugh (or cry) as we got every bit as deep and emotional at one point here too. 

Tony shares about overcoming self-sabotage and addiction, his experiences with drug use, shedding a LOT of weight along the way, self-awareness, and the transformative power that psychedelic therapy proved to have in his case. 

He's a ripper, you'll love him!

TONY "JACK THE BEAR" MANTZ

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TIFFANEE COOK

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He's back! Our friend Bobby Cappuccio... and bloody hell he's in top form on todays show. Once we cleared the air with some solid cat-daddy talk about Bobby's new fur-kid Houdini, we got stuck into some great banter about if and how hustling might be killing your creativity (you mean 'try harder, work harder' isn't the answer??) We explore how strategy, focus, and self-awareness play crucial roles in mastering life. I always enjoy the enlightening conversations when Bobby joins the show, and I’m sure you’ll get a lot out of this episode too. 

 

TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

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BOBBY CAPPUCCIO

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TIFFANEE COOK

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It's fair to say Michael Dobbie-Bridges is adaptable... and one hell of an athlete! Oh and on top of that, he's an advocate who has made significant contributions to both sports and disability advocacy in Australia. From a tragic motorcycle accident at 21 to becoming a celebrated Paralympian with six World Cups under his belt in Wheelchair Tennis, Michael has become a key figure in promoting inclusivity in sports.

Tune in as we talk about everything from sport and human potential to mindset, business, career, passion, and purpose. I can assure you Michael's attitude and perspectives are worth lending an ear to, whether you have a disability or not.

TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

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TIFFANEE COOK

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Despite the title (which will make sense when you listen), there's no nightmare to be found here... well, maybe Ben Plunkett has danced around the edges of what you may call a nightmare or two along the way. But like most difficulties in life (in my opinion), each of his have brought about a shiny side with meaning and purpose.

In this chat we meander through an array of topics ranging from business and entrepreneurship to mental health and getting punched in the face by life, and of course we ponder questions such as 'do we find our purpose or does it find us?'

Ben isn't just the teller of remarkable tales, he's the liver of them too - sharing just some of those with me today. The most recent of which is the birth of his very premature and somewhat impatient new champion son, Pheonix who came bursting into the world at the all-too-soon 23-week mark. 

If you're down with hearing lessons, insights and perspectives from someone with his feet firmly planted on the ground yet his sights set sky high, then you're going to love listening to Ben. 

TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS

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BEN PLUNKETT

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TIFFANEE COOK

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What if we approached life as an ongoing experiment, much like a game of Monopoly? How would the weight of our decisions, circumstances, opportunities, successes, and even failures shift and shape our experiences and outcomes?

Mark LeBusque joins us again today, bringing his thought-provoking perspectives as we discuss some of our own current "experiments."

Tune in and come along for the ride, we shall be continuing this conversation too.

 

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