The MAPPlife Podcast

Today's episode is with Winter Olympic silver medalist, World Cup gold medalist and FIS World Champion SBX athlete, Jarryd Hughes.

As a 17-year-old Jarryd Hughes his World Cup debut in February 2012 in Stoneham, Canada, finishing an impressive seventh and in the following month made his mark again by winning silver at the 2012 Junior World Championships in Sierra Nevada, Spain.

After missing the 2013 Australian domestic winter season, Hughes bounced back big time onto the World Cup circuit finishing 8th in the 2013/14 season opener and going on to win his first World Cup gold at Lake Louise in Canada.

Competing at his first Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Hughes was ranked number two in the World on the FIS World Cup Rankings. Hughes had to settle for 17th place after exiting the event in the second round.

Then, the highlight of his career comping in the 2015/2016 season - winning gold at the X-Games in Aspen, USA.

In December 2017 Hughes claimed his second podium gold at Montafon, Austria.

In 2018, Hughes lined up for his second Olympic Games at PyeongChang in what proved to be a historic event, as the 22-year-old claimed the silver medal in a hotly contested men’s snowboard cross final.

Leading into an Olympic year, the 2021-2022 season was a frustrating year for the Snowboard Cross athletes with many events either cancelled or rescheduled. The highlight was teaming up with Belle Brockhoff to win Australia's first ever gold medal in the team event at the 2021 World Championships in Idre Fjäll, Sweden. The team event made its debut at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

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Where Jarryd's individual and team results weren't in alignment with what he'd prepared for - what his illustrious career highlights to me to someone that is tenaciously dedicated to personal and professional betterment. Not only is he constantly pursuing his own goals, Jarryd is consistently on the mountain supporting the journey and success of other athletes - an attribute which speaks volumes about him as both an athlete and a human being and in this episode, he digs deep into his process, and how he prepares to be and give his all everyday.

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Today I speak to an old friend, kiwi-brother, Luke Ronchi.

Born in New Zealand but raised mostly in Australia, Luke became a cricketing rarity by representing both countries. His first international incarnation came for Australia in the West Indies in 2008 when he stood in for the injured Brad Haddin in four ODIs and a Twenty20 and he showed he was not out of his depth: his glovework was brilliant and at the tiny Warner Park in St Kitts he clubbed a 22-ball half-century, then the equal third-quickest ODI fifty scored by an Australia player.

As New Zealand rode an ODI wave that eventually culminated with defeat at the final of the 2015 World Cup, Ronchi made a decent case for himself as a lower-order batsman. He smashed 170 off 99 balls against Sri Lanka in Dunedin in 2014, then the highest score ever by a No. 7 batsman and, in May 2015, seven years after making his international debut, Ronchi earned his maiden Test cap. A half-century in the first innings at Headingley helped his side level a two-match series against England 1-1. Ronchi played three more Tests, two World T20s and two Champions Trophies before calling time on his international career in June 2017.

Nowadays, with NZ a serious powerhouse of talent and prowess, Luke is dominating his new role in world cricket as NZ's Batting Coach and this is where we pick up the story as we discuss the importance of cultivating a values-driven culture if you want to succeed; cognitive flexibility i.e. shifting mindsets for different formats; allowing your values to shape your identity; the importance of systems; the 'win or learn' mentality of growth mindset; and, one of my favourite topics - pressure.

Enjoy listening to a man who has represented two countries, and is a pillar of excellence, both personally and professionally.

FOLLOW LUKE HERE

Instagram: @roncs04

Twitter: @ronchi04

On today's episode is my long-time pal, Sam Clark.

For those that aren't part of the 217,000 people already following him on Instagram, Sam is an incredible talent and and incredible man.

Sam Clark draws permanent pictures on people's skin. Using styles of neo-traditional, illustration and realism you will see from his work why people from all over the world book in to have a "Sam Clark" on their body. e.g. Ink On Sky has his "Masterpiece" rating of 100%.

Sam a high-performance artist, but as devoted family man he discusses the importance of his family for his HP process. We also discuss his values, beliefs, habits, the importance of alignment, connection to 'flow state', growth and determination, and one of my favourite topics - dealing with pressure. (Imagine the pressure of inking someone's skin?)

Enjoy a couple of pals having a chat about all things mindset, performance, mental health and what it takes to succeed.

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Dan "DC" Christian is someone I respect very deeply. On the field, as a player, you won't find a greater competitor. Hard as nails and ferocious, he's the type of guy you want on your side of the trenches. With that said, he always competes with the spirit of the game in mind. Off the field, he is a gentleman (unless you're competing with him at anything - golf, cards, a jog down the street - then it's back to 'on-field' Dan). With that said - he always turns up with a smile on his face and offers a handshake at the end. You can understand why he has had so much success in both his life and cricket.

A global T20 gun-for-hire after spending most of his career in and around the Australia team. An allrounder who can bat in the top six and provide a valuable extra seam option, "DC" started at New South Wales, moved to South Australia and then shifted to Victoria ahead of the 2013-14 season. During that summer he was called into Australia's ODI and T20 sides and made the squad for the 2014 World T20 in Bangladesh. He had made his T20 international debut four years earlier and has since become a perennial winner at T20 tournaments. He has played for 16 different franchises in tournaments all over the world, making 11 finals and winning a staggering seven titles. He was Player of the Match in the 2018-19 BBL final for the Melbourne Renegades.

"DC" has so much to offer when it comes to personal and professional excellence, adaptation, cognitive flexibility, teamwork, success and learning from losses. He's an incredible athlete and an even better man.

Enjoy my conversation with the legend himself: Daniel Christian.

You can follow "DC" here:

Instagram: @danchristian54

Twitter: @danchristian54

Evan Sutter is a social entrepreneur, the founder of Hapzly, a 3x Author (Awake: A Journal, a Guide, a Retreat, a Friend is available now for pre-sale), an international keynote speaker, a one on one well-being coach, the host of the podcast Sutterfaction, the creator of the online happiness course Happier, and a corporate consultant in happiness and wellness.

He enjoys the intersection of philosophy, psychology, art, business, health and happiness and has dedicated nealy the past 10 years of my life to exploring the topics of happiness, meaning, fulfilment and aliveness.

While living in the forests of a Buddhist monastery with my monk brother, he wrote a book and conceived a start-up to teach individuals the skills to live happy and full lives. This evolved into work that would impact not only the individual but business, culture and employee well-being too - to utilise the incredible reach of business and drive positive change for everyone – on a worldwide scale.

His speaking has placed him on stages in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, San Francisco, Chicago and Sydney; where he delivered keynote talks alongside Steve Wozniak (Apple Co-Founder), Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden Lead Singer) and Matthieu Ricard (Monk and 'Happiest Man Alive').

Awake: A Journal, a Guide, a Retreat, a Friend

Four key foundations — Exploration, Know Yourself, Meaning, and Presence — blend relevant philosophy and positive psychology.

Early praise for Awake

"There is so much to deeply appreciate about this book: the thoughtful articulation of principles rooted in research; the ease of the language, making it accessible to so many ages and stages of life. As a reader we can feel Sutter's delight in bringing forward research, wisdom, practical guidance and inspiration so that we might actually have a chance in constructing a life of positivity and one worth living at that!"

Maria Sirois, Psy.D., author of A Short Course in Happiness After Loss (and Other Dark, Difficult Times

Web: evansutter.com | hapzly.com.au

In 2012, Pete became a Greens senator for Tasmania when he replaced Bob Brown in the Senate. He was re-elected at the 2013 election and 2016 double dissolution election.

As a lifelong passionate surfer, Pete has a deep and abiding passion for the ocean. Over the last eight years, he has led political campaigns opposing Japanese whaling and illegal fishing, industrial super trawlers entering Australian waters, the environmental damage from industrial salmon farms, the impacts of plastics and micro-plastics on marine life and the devastation to marine ecosystems caused by shark nets and drum lines.

Pete’s passion for the environment runs deep. He became a community leader in the decade-long campaign against the Gunns Tamar Valley Pulp Mill, one that eventually saw the power of a community win out over powerful vested interests.

An economist by training, he spent the early years of his career as a young stockbroker in New York in the World Trade Centre just years before the tragedy of 9/11. Before that he graduated from ADFA, was a labourer in the WA mines, spent nearly a decade lecturing at the University of Tasmania, and running his own award-winning wine business.

With the invasion of Iraq in 2003, Pete joined the massive anti-war protests that were happening across the country, his first ever experience at a protest. In 2004, when it was announced that the proposed Tamar Valley Pulp Mill would dump up to 30 billion litres of toxic industrial waste into Bass Strait and clear fell 4 million hectares of native forests annually, Pete knew he had to get directly involved. Forestry giant Gunns Ltd joined forces with the Tasmanian Government and threw everything it had at pushing approvals for the mill through. After a lengthy battle, the company abandoned the project, all thanks to a grassroots community campaign which mobilised a tide of public opinion against the mill.

The takayna/Tarkine rainforest is something that, as a Tasmanian senator based in the north, he is particularly concerned about. The takayna/Tarkine is the very symbol of what is special and unique about Tasmania, but it is currently under threat from logging.

Pete has also spent much of the past eight years working to build policies for the Greens in economics and finance. His work in parliament has helped achieve strong multinational tax avoidance laws, successfully establish the Royal Commission into banking and the subsequent once-in-a-generation legislative reform agenda following this.

The challenge to tackle the climate emergency is now at the forefront of much of Pete’s work. He sees the huge fight ahead as one that recognises and restores our biodiversity, curbs emissions and leaves failed business models behind. Responding to the climate emergency offers a huge opportunity to create a blueprint for investing in future generations.

Follow Peter –

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Twitter: twitter.com/SenatorSurfer

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Guy Williment is a 27-year-old adventure photojournalist from the hallowed Avalon Beach, Sydney.

What does he ‘journal’? Nature; and our connection to it.

The whole photography thing came to him quite late (but what is time???). He was 23, had just finished a Media & Communications degree and had no idea what he wanted to do after studying. The one thing he did know was that he didn’t want to jump straight into a full-time job where he was going to be stuck in an office all day.

So, he saved up some pennies and booked a ticket overseas ~ Asolo trip to North America and Canada for 3 months to do a bunch of outdoor adventuring and the some ‘soul searching’. His sister let him borrow her Canon 7D for the trip… and, like that, he was hooked.

Why does he do it?

“Travelling solo allowed me to share my experiences and stories with people which I really enjoyed.”

Guy, and film maker, Spencer Frost (TMP EP002) formulated a (Winter!) surf trip up in the area of the Arctic Circle in order to make an independent adventure film. Shooting and surfing in 1C (Celsius) water with the air temp somewhere around -5C / -15C, surrounded by snow and giant mountains sounds like hell to most people (add in wet wetsuits and I’m done). But, for these two frothers, that made the adventure all the more the calling!

Fortune favours the brave!

What resulted was multi-award-winning film, A Corner of the Earth; which has toured and won those awards all over the world. (See: A Corner of the Earth on iTunes)

And, guess what?

His first hardcover book from the aforementioned trip sold out of the 500 books he made. I have a signed copy of that photo journal on my coffee table to remind me of three things --

1.  Nature is the answer to any question and the solution to any problem.

2.  The art of photography is a wonderful gift and an incredible legacy.

3.  Fortune favours the brave.

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Follow Guy’s journey on Instagram: @gfunk_

Buy a Guy Williment print or book: www.gwillimentphoto.com.au

Watch: A Corner of the Earth

Listen: EP018 of The Mapplife Podcast

In 2020, I set out on a journey to recruit some of the greatest performers in Australia and have them open up about the way they achieved, and continue to achieve, their greatness – both on and off the field, stage, screen, water or snow, behind or in front of the lens.

The guest that were gracious enough to give us – the Mapplife family – their time were incredible; and those who weren’t already lifelong friends have become so.

That’s what a powerful and insightful conversation can do to people.

A great conversation is just as much listening as it is talking, a giving and a receiving; and, I (and you) were gifted so many insights, tools and strategies from the guests to implement in our own lives for personal and professional betterment that we could never be the same again.

“Change can be unbearable, but if implemented with pure intention, we become unstoppable!”

A reminder of the season 1 guest list:

The Good Human Factory founder and WQS surfer, Cooper Chapman

Award-winning adventure filmmaker, Spencer Frost

Lead singer of huge Australian band, Luca Brasi, Tyler Richardson

The world’s best cricketer, Pat Cummins

Award-winning music photographer & filmmaker, Michelle Grace-Hunder

Founder of one the greatest coaching schools on the planet in Cricket Mentoring, Tom Scollay

Tour Manager and Guitar Technician for the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Crowded House, Childish Gambino, Gang of Youths and A$AP Rocky, Marcus Catanzaro

Founder of sustainable clothing label, Mr Simple, Dave Fraser

Royal and Australian Ballet’s, Grace Carroll

Olympic Games Rower, Georgie Rowe

Australia and New South Wales cricketer, Moises Henriques

Award-winning Casting Director, Stephanie Pringle

Sydney Dance Company’s principal dancer, Chloe Leong

Australian Test cricketer, Founder of Tripod Compostable Coffee Pods & Investor with TDM Growth partners, Ed Cowan

Two-time World Champion surfer and Vedic-meditation teacher, Tom Carroll

Award-winning åphotojournalist and Founder of Climate Heroes, Luke Duggleby

Head of Commercial and Strategic Projects with the Australian Cricketers Association, Tim Cruickshank

WOW.

Stay tuned for Season 2!

Enjoy the show!

Two of the most important and impactful lessons you’re ever likely to be influenced by are:

1. How to set, strategize and achieve a vision;

2. How to navigate a life, career or relationship transition.

Tim Cruickshank is a former NSW Blues & Sydney Thunder representative; holds the all-time leading run scorer record for his former club in the world-renowned SCA competition; has spent time as a media personality; and, is currently the Head of Commercial and Strategic Projects for the Australian Cricketers’ Association.

Tim completely understands leadership and how to lead a team, to both victory and improvement. He understands how to extract the best out of individuals for both personal and professional betterment. Tim is someone that has gone from strength to strength in his career and personal life that it would be remiss if you missed absorbing his take-away strategies for personal and professional best.

If you desire to take your performance on and off the field to the next-level – this is one episode you will love - Tim Cruickshank on The Mapplife Podcast.

Find Tim here:

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@timcruickshank_

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@timdcruickshank