This is a special two-part episode!

In part one (this part) we talk through fascinating topics such as Systems Engineering, Bionic Eyes and Teaching.

Part two explores really important, and often stigmatised issues, such as depression, male infertility and suicidal ideation. This is for you even if you’ve never suffered with these things because the things you learn here could save someone’s life.

Thank you for listening!

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Dr Craig Savage is an Analytics Integrator, Instructor at Kaplan Business School, as well as serving as a Board Member and Community Organiser for Ultimate Australia.

Originally from the US, Craig fell into Systems Engineering where he seized the opportunity to be paid whilst studying for his doctorate in Electrical Engineering in Melbourne, Australia. After being forced back to the US through no fault of his own, he taught at community college and then made a second leap into the outback. Back in Melbourne, he worked on bionic eye technology before shifting into finance and data analytics.

Craig is far more than just an impressive CV though - his journey through depression and other crippling life setbacks is moving, inspiring and instructional. I hope you get as much value from our conversation as I did!

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Topics and Timestamps

PART 1

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Links

- A Very Brief Introduction to Systems Engineering

- Craig’s Linkedin

Gabrielle Ianniello on Developing Your Exit Strategy, Starting a Business and Unusual Social Media Tips.

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Gabrielle Ianniello helps her clients 1:1 to develop an exit strategy so they can develop a more purposeful and fulfilled life. She is host of Corporate Quitter, a podcast where entrepreneurs and side-hustlers share their stories and provide listeners with actionable steps to help them achieve their own goals.

Over the course of 5 years, she job-hopped across industries in Real Estate, Tech, and Asset Management, yet still felt 'capped' in how much money she could make, the responsibilities she had, and the impact she was making. Despite hitting a 6-figure salary and getting a “dreamy Brownstone apartment on the Upper West Side”, she wasn’t fulfilled… so she quit and started her own business.

This episode is fast paced and jam-packed with deep insights and actionable tips. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did!

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Topics and Timestamps

00:00 Intro

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Mariusz Bruj is an automation engineer who had a couple of massive shifts in his life. Whilst still at university, he started working for an international company in their office located in Poland. A year later he decided to literally turn his life upside down and move to Australia. Here he continued his work, got a sponsored VISA and won the Melbourne Hat tournament (against Luke).

After years of living down under, the pandemic forced his hand in moving to Spain where he’s started another chapter of his life, living in the warm costa del sol. He describes this as an exciting adventure, where he’s met new people, embraced a new culture, lifestyle and their amazing food. Mariusz has a great mindset, and I am excited to bring you some of his insights.

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Topics and Timestamps

 00:00 Intro

Heidi Dening on Building Resilience and Courage, Escaping Life Threatening Situations and Healthy Workplaces

This episode is brought to you by Mindful Productivity, teaching busy professionals how to be happier, healthier, and more productive.

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Heidi Dening is the author of best-selling self-leadership book called ‘Her Middle Name Is Courage.’ Over the last 22 years she started, scaled and sold an award-winning health and education business; founded an international not-for-profit with hundreds of volunteers across three countries; and delivered empowering presentations and programs to business leaders at Accenture, Westpac, and Metcash, on topics such as resilience, self-leadership and wellness.

She has been named ‘Best International Keynote Speaker’ in the Asia Pacific region at the Influential Businesswoman Awards 2020 and listed on the NSW Government’s Inspirational Women showcase in the entrepreneurial and empowerment category.

Since transforming her own setbacks such as a paralysing illness where she lost the use of her legs, to gunpoint kidnappings, from tsunami terror, and narrowly escaping being burnt alive when petrol bombs were thrown at her room, she now empowers organisations and their people to find the courage to keep moving forward during tough times.

Heidi has some amazing stories and insights that you can apply to your life. She’s a genuine, lovely woman and I’m sure that comes across in our chat. Enjoy!

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Topics and Timestamps

00:00 Intro

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Find Heidi Dening:

https://heididening.com/

and all the socials /heididening 

Terry McDougal on Winning in Work and Life, Effective Coaching and Productivity.

This episode is brought to you by Mindful Productivity, teaching busy professionals how to be happier, healthier, and more productive.

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Terry Boyle McDougall is an Executive & Career Coach and CEO of Terry B. McDougall Coaching. She helps high-achieving professionals remove obstacles that keep them stuck so they can enjoy more success and satisfaction in their lives and careers.

Before becoming a coach, Terry was a long-time corporate marketing executive where she led teams, developed strategies and advised senior leaders to drive business results.

Terry is the author of “Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms”. She is also the host of the Marketing Mambo Podcast.

Terry and dive deep into the world of coaching and life. I certainly learnt a lot and had a great time talking to Terry. I hope you have as much fun listening - enjoy!

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Topics and Timestamps

 00:00 Intro

Adam Broomfield Strawn on Pursuing your Passions, Emotional Breakdowns and Doing Things for The Right Reasons.

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Adam is owner of Absolution Coaching and is a stand-up comic, winning Toastmasters International "Humorous speech champion" for UK & Ireland, as well as performing three Edinburgh Fringe shows.

Adam is also an actor, NLP Practitioner and has two children. If that wasn’t enough, Adam is a model, runner and a vegan. Adam jokingly describes himself (to me) as a poor man’s Russell Brand (hilarious, with tattoos but slightly poorer and less famous).

I really enjoyed chatting with Adam as he is so open and vulnerable about his past, plus he is a hoot to boot!

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If you found today's conversation valuable, imagine how much value you and your team could get from structured productivity training designed by me. We have three interactive half-day courses on: how to maximise output without working harder, how to understand the needs of others, and how to get into flow state (and stay there).

With over a hundred delegates and an average review score of over 4.7 stars, you are guaranteed to take away actionable insights and tools… and have fun in the process! All our courses are practical, logical and grounded in science. Whether you're in small or a large business, we have the tools to take it to the next level.

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Topics and Timestamps

00:00: Introduction.

02:00: Quitting corporative job for a better life, social traps and expectations.

12:14: Saying enough is enough.

26:02: Transforming your passions into your career.

32:08: Emotions and struggles post-quitting, trusting yourself and entering the comedic arena.

41:12: Creating a plan to pursue your dreams.

46:10: Doing things for the right reason.

56:15: How to find your "why" and driving purpose.

64:33: Taking responsibility for your emotions.

67:18: COVID and isolation.

74:25: Asking for help and mentorship.

85:40: Do what you love.

98:31: More about Adam.

99:56: Close.

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Karl Pearsall on Building International Communities, Thriving in the Rave Scene and Personal Leadership.

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Karl is the leader and founder of the YES Group, a global personal development community, created in London in 1993. He is also the director of Original Thing, established in 1999, which creates "branded promotional things" for organisations.

Karl has authored the "The Power of Masterminding" and has been a facilitator of masterminding groups for nearly two decades. He is an avid runner and continues to push the boundaries of achievement after almost three decades of living and breathing personal development.

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