In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Adam Fraser and Roisin O'Reilly, two of Australia's leading educators to talk about their understanding and research on how parents, schools, and students are responding to COVID-19. We get to hear insights from education professionals about their experiences with the current situation, and how they believe we can adapt and change to make the work better and more impactful for everyone, including teachers, students, and parents.

We also talk about leadership in the time of turbulence and the ways we can create a culture that will help everyone thrive. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com

In this episode, I sit down to talk with Meg Price, who has had over twenty years of experience in the people development and human resources fields and is now Director at HR Inside. We had a comprehensive talk about her journey to entrepreneurship and the notion of C.A.R.E (Compassion, Autonomy, Relationship, Equity) and how it can transform your life. As a researcher in neuroscience, Meg also shared her thoughts on young people's anxiety due to excessive use of social media and how the knowledge in neuroscience has enabled her to give great value in her work as an HR and human development professional. Listen on as we also chat about the key mindsets that we believe will help us tremendously in these difficult times. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com

In this episode, I sit down with Itzy Holczler, Co-owner of Purple Exhibits, to talk about his entrepreneurship journey amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Itzy talked about how he quickly adapted to change and built a new product and new business model to thrive in times of difficulties. He walked with me the steps that led him to pursue building a new, innovative virtual conference company and thriving in a challenging time and environment when everything seems to be up against him. The recording of Itzy's voice is not optimal, but the story comes through clearly.

Listen on as Itzy shared about the key mindset that he embraced on his journey and his key learnings on the way to success. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com 

In this episode, I talk with Holly Hartley, a teacher, and a passionate educator, on the topic of knowing your why and your calling. Holly shared the many different paths she took on her journey and how it all led her back to her understanding of her core values and what she really wanted in life. Holly also talked about how her life priorities have changed over the years as she grew, learned, and thrived.

Listen on as Holly asks the questions that you can use to ask yourself and find your answer within you. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com

"The past in just information"

In this episode, I get to talk with Joseph McGuire - an author and a world-leading expert on facial and body language reading, on the mindset he adopted to leave behind times of hardship from the past and to move on to creating the future he envisions. Joseph talked about his career-related and personal relationships failures, and what it took for him to get back up, learn from the setbacks and keep moving forward.

As an expert in human behaviour, Joseph also shared some key lessons on how to be present in the moment, and to form a deeper connection with others around you based on his learnings of the human brain. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com

In this episode, I sit down with Phillip Health, an eminent Australian educator, a principal, and a teacher of human connection about his purpose to create shelter for people to thrive. Phillip shares with us how he has helped facilitate growth in generations of people as an educator and how you can take the small steps to empower your loved ones as well. Phillip is standing in front of a beautiful mural by Meriam man artist from Mer Island in the Torres Strait, Ethan Landy-Ariel. Ethan! The original artwork is in the Barker Principals office and it has also made it into this mural - it's spectacular!

Listen on as Phillip shares more about how he thinks we should all reframe our mindset in times of difficulties to lead better and more meaningful lives. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com

In this episode, I sit down with Mark McKregow, an author and a leadership host, about taking baby steps leading to the grand picture. Mark shares with us his notion of looking forward "3 years" in which he explains how the small steps that you can take today and the near future could help you achieve your long term goals and vision, even though you feel a lot of frustration in the moment because of uncertainty in the process.

Listen on as Mark shares more about how music has helped him to enrich his life and the people around him and how he uses it as a tool to connect. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com

In this episode, I sit down with Zach Mecurio, a lecturer, keynote speaker and an author, about purpose. Zach shared with us his passion on coaching people how to find authentic purpose in their life and to pursue a meaningful joy that is liberated from circumstances. Zach also talks about how the modern conversations are not focusing on helping people to find purpose but rather to generate values that are unfulfilling in the long run.

Listen on as Zach shares more about how he believes you and I can make a more impactful contribution and find long-term fulfillment. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com

#strongertogether #COVID19 #agile #management #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools 

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Pether, a leadership management and emotional intelligence professional, on the critical mindset to thrive in times of uncertainty during this COVID-19 pandemic. Chris provides insights into how her life and her business have changed dramatically for the past few months and how she is navgating by not resisting change.

Listen on as Chris shares more about how she thinks this pandemic might be a good opportunity for all of us to reflect and have a different perspective on our lives. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com

#strongertogether #COVID19 #agile #management #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools #kyupproject  

In this episode, I sit down with Mel Thomas, CEO and Founder of "KYUP! Project", on how to navigate through life amid this pandemic, especially if you are someone that is vulnerable to crisis and domestic violence. We talk about the mindset that helps get us through a challenging time and how Mel is making efforts to help people in need with her work.

Listen on as Mel shares about what it's like to run a non-profit and to follow your true calling. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com

#strongertogether #COVID19 #domesticviolence #nonprofit #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools #kyupproject