Ray Ellis has built a career on building great businesses and his 13 years at First National is no different. In this episode of The Growth Journey, Ray talks about his early years growing up in a military family and how that shaped his ability to cope with change and connect with people. He also, guides us through his accomplished career as a business leader and innovator. Ray shares some absolute gold on what it takes to be successful and how the real estate industry is transforming. His passion for people is second too none and is certainly warmly received in the huge network that he steers.

Peter Baines has one of the most incredible stories you've ever heard. From sitting on the beach watching the Boxing Day test on holiday to flying to Thailand to head up the International Forensic team after the disastrous Tsunamis of 2004. He had performed the same role 2 years earlier in the Bali bombings and had though h'ed seen the worst disaster of his life. How wrong he was. Listen to Peter talk about the monumental challenges he and the team faced and how they broke that down into practical pieces of action. Peter now runs the amazing Hands Across the Water Foundation giving hope and aspirations back to the people of Thailand that are still effected to this day.

https://www.handsacrossthewater.org.au/

https://www.futureofleadership.com.au/

http://peterbaines.com.au/#aboutpeter

Tim Paine is a young 35 year old elite sportsman. Having been one of Australia's most promising youth players he succumbed to injuries just after breaking into the Australian team. After nearly 2 full years out of the game he nearly called it quits but his intense love for the sport lured him back one last time. In a whirlwind of events he went from recently selected as the Australian keeper, to the Captain of arguably our most loved sporting team. His storey is inspirational and yet to him, it's just Tim being Tim.

Scott Watters came from humble beginnings in Fremantle, to transcend the heights of AFL playing for West Coast, Sydney and Fremantle. He also moved through the coaching ranks in Collingwood and went on to be the Head Coach f St Kilda. However, its Scott's post football life that stands out. As a Founder of the Life Changer Foundation, Scoot along with his co Founder Trevor Hendy and their team they are bringing real change to communities and lives that so badly need it.

Michael has been a fighter since birth, defying the odds of surviving not only a rare form of life-threatening cancer, but being the sole survivor of a horrific cancer drug trial. His battle continues to this very day, having spent nearly ¼ of his life in hospital. Michael is a true fighter, and despite only being told what he could not do, he continually shows the world absolutely everything that he can accomplish.

Jake Edwards is a young man on a mission. After an elite AFL career ended he found himself facing the darkness of an illness came storming to the front of his life. His journey so far is incredible but his honesty and desire to effect real change in the world are extraordinary. Jake's Foundation, Outside The Locker Room, is having real impact in Australia and Jake discusses that and more on this episode of The Growth Journey.

In this first ever episode of The Growth Journey, Ben Driller, successful entrepreneur and devoted family man opens the lid on his journey from tree lopper to a leading business professional in the property industry. He shares amazing insights about confronting fear, dealing with pride and caring deeply about his staff.