The Impact Project

On this episode of the Unleashing Potential Podcast, Mat chats with Ben Reuter, PhD, about the importance of ‘movement’. Ben is also the host of ‘Moving2Live’ podcast, a platform on which he interviews a range of health and medical professionals on the subject of movement being a lifestyle.  

In their discussion, Mat and Ben help to break down the stigmas that surround the traditional concepts of ‘fitness training’ and, instead, talk about practical ways that you can use movement to enhance both the quality and duration of life.

Ben talked about his Top 5 takeaways, so far, from the amazing range of professionals he has interviewed. As will be obvious to anyone listening to/watching, Ben’s passion for the subject of movement meant that his Top 5 was closer to Top 6-8 but, they‘re invaluable knowledge bombs and are perfectly positioned to appeal to anyone on this planet!

Ben’s Top 5(ish) subjects included the following:

What's the best type of exercise?

On The Unleashing Potential Podcast, we interview progressive individuals who are unleashing their potential on the world around them. We take a deep dive on how they got to where they are, what lessons they have learned along the way and how their experiences can impact us all.

Ben could not have made this an easier conversation to listen to. It’s riddled with accessible and practical advice for anyone and everyone. The overarching message is to move more and move better; whatever movement means to you!

Throw on your headphones and, if you like what you hear, remember to share the love by sending the link to someone you think would also benefit from hearing this.

As you’ll hear in the close of this episode, if you’d like to get a copy of Mat’s book, Lead By Example, he’d like to send you one.  Just go to book.theimpactproject.io and it’ll be winging its way to you in no time. It takes you on a step-by-step journey to unleashing your potential at work and in life.   

In this episode, Mat chats with Debra Sunderland and learns how a competitive cyclist suffered a brain injury yet felt grateful for almost dying. 

Debra is living proof that there is innate power in choosing to shift from the relentless pursuit of excellence to one of genius-ship.

Following her brush with death, Debra discovered her true genius is creating a clear vision for CEO's and their teams - helping to make their visions a reality. She challenges leaders by inviting them to create a collaborative, vibrant, responsible, and joy-filled culture, which fosters highly desirable results.

She knows first-hand that those who achieve the most usually suffer the most. Traditional leadership is so often filled with limiting beliefs, unconscious biases, and sabotaging behaviours. Instead, why not choose a sustainable level of excellence and self-awareness in all aspects of your life.

On The Unleashing Potential Podcast we interview progressive individuals who are unleashing their potential on the world around them. We take a deep dive into how they got to where they are, what lessons they have learned along the way, and how their experiences can impact us all.

Ready to hear all about this fascinating topic? You know what to do - open the mind, plugin, be ready to be confronted. And as always, if you like it, feel free to share it.

In this episode Mat and his guest, Simon Stephen talk about how the way in which we work has changed forever. From his side, Simon previously spent 25 years in the corporate world working for some of the biggest names in the industry. 

On the face of it, he was very successful and had the kind of life most would dream of - earning huge amounts of money, big houses, cars, holidays, a beautiful wife, and all the trappings of a life revolving around materialism and corporate reward.

But this kind of increasing demand on employees to perform at the highest levels for prolonged periods is far in excess of what would be deemed healthy by medical professionals. And as Simon learned first hand, this trend has led to an inevitable increase in work-related stress, physical and mental exhaustion, emotional breakdown, and tragically, suicide.

Thankfully, that moment changed his life trajectory, and whilst shame played its part in giving him the willpower to take responsibility for previous wrongs, he realised that the sincerest apology he could give is to exhibit a consistent change of behaviour and make kindness his default.

He loves talking about the massive, fundamental changes he has made to his life to help him get out of his suicidal state. Moving overseas to a remote hill farm in Portugal, starting a winery, growing Olives, getting fit and healthy, creating his well-being brand, and moving into a career dedicated to helping others.

His 'brand' is called Intorcida (Intorcida: IN - TOR - SEE - DA, Verb [slang]: To Un-Twist yourself) which provides services geared towards helping people recognise, understand, and counter the stresses of corporate life.

On The Unleashing Potential Podcast, we interview progressive individuals who are unleashing their potential on the world around them. We take a deep dive into how they got to where they are, what lessons they have learned along the way, and how their experiences can impact us all.

This is a candid, ‘no holds barred’ deep dive into a person's darkest moment and bouncing beyond to lead a life of gratitude and service. Simon needs no sympathy, nor does he ask for it. He has sought forgiveness from those around him during his difficult years and is now on a path of real meaning and, some would say, real success.

So chuck in your earbuds and, if you like what you hear, remember to share the love by sending the link to someone you think would also benefit from hearing this.

This is a bonus episode of the Unleashing Potential Podcast that focuses on a topic that could be the single most important lifestyle behaviour that’s stopping you from performing at your peak at work and in life.

It’s also a topic that could be having a hugely detrimental impact on your health and life expectancy. 

And that’s not hyperbole!

The subject is sleep and this conversation focussed on WHY sleep matters. Mat Lock had the opportunity of talking with Filipa Bellette and the conversation quickly took a deep dive into the physiological implications of not getting enough sleep each and every night.

Filipa is one of Australia’s leading Functional Medicine practitioners who is passionate about helping her clients improve a range of important lifestyle related behaviours, of which sleep is one. She generously shared some key takeaways for ‘why’ we sleep and then a tangible, real-life walk through the ‘HOW TO’ of improving sleep hygiene.

On the Unleashing Potential Podcast, we interview progressive individuals who are unleashing their potential on the world around them. We take a deep dive on how they got to where they are, what lessons they have learned along the way and how their experiences can impact us all.

This is a great conversation for anyone who is not regularly getting 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Mat shared some of his realties around sleep and was treated to an ‘in the moment’ coaching session that was as valuable for him as it will be for every listener of this episode.

So, reframe the idea of ‘pillow talk’ and get ready to be guided through a ‘sleep 101’ mini masterclass with one of Australia’s leading experts. Throw on your headphones and, if you like what you hear, remember to share the love by sending the link to someone you think would also benefit from hearing this.

Today we have something a little different for you.

In this episode you’re going to listen to an amazing interview from our workplace wellness program. It’s actually an extracted weekly webinar from our Wellness Warriors program when Mat chatted with Ross Hastings, someone with vast behavioural science expertise who helps us understand what leads people, and groups of people to perform to the peak of their potential.

Ross is a psychologist who keeps himself on the cutting edge of coaching psychology and positive psychology to pursue his passion for exploring human potential. He also has a sporting background and he, too, believes we can transcend the world of sport and business to understand and optimise the potential of teams.

It’s common that people in business consider their world to be significantly different than that of a sporting world. This is not in fact the case and in many ways, the systemic elements of sport mean that it’s a perfect case study for the application of what we know about teams, high performance, wellness, and wellbeing.

No doubt, the modern business environment is infinitely more complicated, and it can be harder to apply those principles, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.

On The Impact Project Podcast, we interview progressive individuals who are unleashing their potential on the world around them. We take a deep dive on how they got to where they are, what lessons they have learned along the way and how their experiences can impact us all.

This is a fascinating subject and Ross makes it easily digestible and relatable for everyone on the planet.

So, invest in yourself and enjoy the next 30 minutes of wisdom that Ross shared. Chuck in your earbuds and, if you like what you hear, remember to share the love by sending the link to someone you think would also benefit from hearing this.

In this episode Mat chats with Alka Patel, a Medical Doctor, and author from the UK who amplifies health as a skill and an asset.

In this conversation it became clear that Alka’s passion in life is to inspire progressive individuals and bold businesses to create compassionate lifestyle changes for happy, healthy, living, and connected workplace wellness.

She is an advocate for Lifestyle Medicine which is an evidence-based medical specialty that Alka likes to call TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Change). As the name would suggest, at its core, it's about promoting healthy lifestyle changes so as to reduce or avoid the need for pharmaceutical intervention.

This is a ‘must listen’ for everyone on the planet. It’s that time, throw in the earbuds and listen to Alka as she simplifies the complex and paves the way for meaningful change in our own life.

If you like it, we’d love you to share it.

In this episode Mat chats with Jayson Krause as they take a deep dive into the science of success.

Jayson began his leadership and high-performance coaching path as a Canadian national team bobsled pilot, competing against the best in the world. To this day, elements of what Jayson learned through high-performance sport form the very foundation of what he teaches around mindset, influence, culture and performance.

Jayson lives with his wife, Kelsey, and their four children in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. For over a decade, Jayson and his team have worked with leaders and organizations from Singapore to Silicon Valley to disrupt and accelerate a new breed of meaningful leadership.

You know what to do - plug yourself in and enjoy this candid, no BS interview. And if you like it, remember to share it.

In this episode Mat again talks with Amy Ballantyne, a holistic health coach from Canada. Amy’s role in life is to help women put the pieces of their health together with less guilt, and more self-love.

In today's chat Mat and Amy talk about the importance of Healthy Habit Creation; what it is and how to get started. It’s all about simplifying your health, creating new and healthy habits, and achieving your goals.

If ever proof was required that the Everyday Athletes Podcast is NOT scripted then this episode is it… Towards the end of the chat Mat asks an entirely self-indulgent question and Amy slips straight into her ‘Coach’ mode!

Amy is high energy and shares some very clear tips for ‘how-to’ get started with creating healthy habits. Fasten ya straps and give it a listen now.

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In this episode Mat talks with Amy Ballantyne, a holistic health coach from Canada, who helps women put the pieces of their health together with less guilt, and more self-love.

But. This discussion is as relevant to men as it is to women and Amy dives into how she coaches her clients on ‘how to’ carve out some self-loving time (aka. you time!). Of course, ‘what’ self-loving looks like is a highly personal thing; no right or wrong!

Importantly, Amy also shares the impact that self-love can have on those around you. How we behave around and towards the people in our lives (at home and play) has an impact. Through self-loving, we have the power to ensure that our impact is positive.

Amy’s energy knows no bounds and her positivity is infectious. Now’s the time to pop in the ear-buds and enjoy the journey with this incredible lady from North America.

Resources:

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In this episode Mat talks with Nick Muxlow, an accomplished ultra endurance athlete, a sought after running and triathlon coach and the author of two bestselling books; Journey to 100 and The Kona Journey.

The conversation takes a deep dive into the parallels between endurance training/racing and life in the business world. In many ways an ultra endurance race is almost the perfect metaphor for ‘life’ and Nick explained how your self belief, planning, consistency and mindset co-exist to allow you to reach your potential.

Think of this episode as ‘The Short On Going Long’... It’s amazing what wisdom was shared so generously by Nick and now it’s time to throw in your earbuds and give it a listen.

Resources:

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To find out more about The Ultra Club go HERE

To grab your copy of the ‘Journey to 100’ book go HERE

To grab your copy of the ‘The Kona Journey’ book go HERE