The Element of PLAY

What if the secret to building authority isn't being louder...but being more authentic?

In this episode, Jodi Salmond sits down with media strategist, bestselling author, and 6th-degree black belt Mitch Carson to explore what it really takes to build lasting influence in today's AI-driven world. From personal branding and digital authority to martial arts, discipline, and authenticity, this conversation is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone looking to grow their impact without compromising who they are.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to build an "Authority Architecture" that stands the test of time
• Why authenticity is your greatest advantage in business and leadership
• How AI and SEO are changing personal branding and visibility
• Lessons from martial arts on resilience, discipline, and choosing your battles
• Daily habits that support long-term success, wellbeing, and sustainable growth

Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or growing your personal brand, this episode offers practical strategies for staying relevant while remaining true to yourself.

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Burnout doesn't always look like breaking down…it often looks like simply pushing through.

In this episode, Jodi Salmond is joined by mining professional David Kennington to explore the hidden reality of fatigue, burnout, and resilience in FIFO life. Together, they discuss why burnout is often mistaken for exhaustion, how meaningful work and play can restore energy, and the small changes that help prevent burnout before it reaches breaking point.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why fatigue is often the first warning sign of burnout

• The realities of burnout in Australia's FIFO mining industry

• How problem-solving, mountain biking, and humor help restore energy

• Why recognizing burnout early is essential for safety and wellbeing

• Practical ways to bring more play, resilience, and recovery into everyday life

  
  

Whether you work in mining, leadership, or any high-pressure environment, this conversation offers practical insights for recognizing burnout early and reconnecting with what keeps you energized.

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Connect with Jodi Salmond

🌐 Website: https://elementofplay.com

💼 Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-salmond/

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Burnout isn't always about doing too much. Sometimes it's about feeling disconnected from yourself.

In this episode, Jodi Salmond explores why so many high-functioning people feel exhausted, flat, or like they've lost their spark—and why the answer isn't another productivity hack. Drawing on research, lived experience, and the science of play, she shares how small moments of curiosity, laughter, movement, and connection can help us recover energy and feel more alive.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why burnout is rooted in disconnection, not just exhaustion
• The surprising role play has in restoring energy and wellbeing
• Simple ways to reconnect without adding more to your to-do list
• How playful leadership creates healthier, more innovative workplaces
• One small practice to help you rediscover what lights you up.

If this episode resonates, follow The Element of PLAY and share it with someone who's been running on empty.

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If you're tired of hustle culture, feeling burnt out, or wondering why life feels a little flat, you're in the right place.

In this trailer episode, host Jodi Salmond—marine scientist, playful leadership coach, and author of The Element of Play—shares what this podcast is all about and why play is far more important than most of us have been led to believe.

Through honest conversations, practical tools, research-informed insights, and a healthy dose of curiosity, this show explores how play can help us reconnect with our energy, creativity, courage, and sense of aliveness.

If you're ready to feel more connected, more human, and a little less beige, hit follow and join us.

Learn more at elementofplay.com.