In today's episode, Matthew and former high court judge Michael Kirby explain how conforming with society's views can keep us trapped, and what an impact it would have if we would all stand our ground by living an authentic life.

Michael Kirby is an Australian jurist and academic, and a former Australian High Court judge who spent his life defending human rights. He is a living example of owning who you are, even when this involves great risks, and today he is leading us on his own journey to authenticity, both in his professional and personal life.

"When we go out in nature, we celebrate diversity, we love seeing a variety of trees and animals. And then when it comes to human beings, we seem to operate almost exactly the opposite way where we're looking to make people conform."

Sit back and let yourself be inspired by Michael's courage to stand for what he believes in, and the many benefits that came with his courage, that we still feel today.

Find Michael Kirby on michaelkirby.com.au

About Matt:

Although I was born on the 23rd February 1980, my life only really got started on the 23rd February 2010. Until that point, I felt lost, disorientated, and afraid. That day, life called time on my self-obfuscating ways. And I finally came to see that I wasn’t lost in life, I’d lost touch with my true self. 

I discovered that Authenticity was about authorship, so today I and my team are on a mission to create a world where every human being is encouraged and supported to create a life that’s true to themselves. 

I live in Melbourne, Australia. I’m married to a hunky doctor called Fil and together we have a beautiful son called Niko.

Find out more about our mission to create a more authentic world at matthewcooksey.com

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If you’re at a point in your life where you’re sick of compromising your authenticity in the name of success, you might want to consider working with us. We offer a variety of programs to help you create a life that is true to your weird and wonderful self. 

It’s success, powered by your authentic self. 

• If you’re a member of the LGBTIQ community and you feel as if you’re holding yourself back professionally and not using your full potential, ALU (Authentic Leaders Unleashed Program)” might be a good fit for you. We’ve taught hundreds of people like you, how to harness the power of their true selves; with incredible results. 
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