ENTER INTO THE INTIMACY

This week The Words With Oz Podcast welcomes JuVan Langford, co-founder of ManifestAus and TheMenTour.

We asked JuVan to join us on the show because of the meaningful and important conversation that he is having across the globe.

JuVan's specific question was:

"Masculinity and masculine traits, good or bad, have been and continue to be celebrated and rewarded. It seems that in pursuit of what is deemed to be a 'man', many men are suffering, falling short and worse, being labelled 'toxic'. What can we do to find and portray the positivity of masculinity?"

JuVan and I spoke about his reasons for desired change, the deep theories he purports and what made him take the leap to move to Australia and drive this incredible movement.

www: manifestaus.com

IG: @JuVanLangford, @manifestaus

Show Notes.

00.00 : 02.02 - Introduction and Advert

02.03 : 02.58 - WWO Intro

02.59 : 07.10 – Pack Up and Make the Shift.

07.11 : 12.29 – my leadership

12.30 : 20.50 – it's a necessary delusion

20.51 : 32.59 – We, are not OK.

33.00 : 41.44 – Listen. To. Men.

41.45 : 47.42 – to ask the next question

47.33 : 57.09 – before, beside, infront

57.10 : 59.18 – My Biggest Challenge

59.19 : 1.04.42 – Inspired by…

1.04.43 : 1.08.29 – The Best Choice

1.08.30 : 1.10.39 – School Morning Mantra

1.10.40 : 1.19.48 – Oz' Take Aways

1.19.49 : 1.21.19 – JuVan's Ambition

1.21.20 : 1.22.10 – Thank You and Wrap Up.

www: wordswithoz.com

IG: @wordswithoz

THE RISKS THAT EDUCATE

This week The Words With Oz Podcast welcomes the boldly ambitious Pippa Hallas. Pippa is the CEO of Elle Bache; and most recently has become an inspiring author with the book Bold Moves, a tribute to Australia's fiercest women.

We sought Pippa to come on the show because of the incredible generational growth of Elle Bache and her unique experience in growing her own leadership style in line with such strong family values.

Pippa's specific question was:

"Many of us are content with letting the world change us, going with the flow of what may come…especially in situations where the results that have come before always worked so well. What power can be found in making the choice to act and change?"

Pippa and I spoke about the benefits and the hinderances of family business, of generational values; how she envisages the future being to bring the humans to the fore of the brand; the importance of the individual… and plenty more.

Enjoy the show.

www: ellabache.com.au

IG: @ellebacheaus, #makeboldmoves

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Show Notes

00.00: 01.50 – Introduction and Adverts

01.51 : 02.48 – WWO Intro

02.49 : 06.53 – Meet Pippa, the Mum and CEO

06.54 : 10.53 – Reflect & Act

10.54 : 15.28 – Generational Values

15.29 : 19.31 – de-corporatising the business

19.32 : 22.43 – pulling the human into the brand

22.44 : 27.18 – growing confidence

27.19 : 32.05 – the difference of doubt

32.06 : 35.20 – Understanding Their Expectation

35.21 : 39.17 – facilitate achievement

39.16 : 43.09 – Embrace the individual

43.10 : 44.51 – stories from the family

44.52 : 48.56 – generational shifts

48.57 : 51.17 – challenges

51.18 : 54.34 – inspirations

54.35 : 56.57 – taking over

56.58 : 1.01.26 – School Morning Mantra

1.01.27 : 1.04.36 – Oz' Take Aways

1.04.37 : 1.05.26 – Most Ambitious

1.05.27 : 1.06.27 – Thank you and Wrap Up.

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IG: @WordsWithOz

LISTEN UP. OPEN UP.

The Words With Oz Podcast is joined by Jack Jones for a special episode in collaboration with The Banksia Project for World Mental Health Day.

thebanksiaproject.org.au

This conversation, as well as the conversations Jack and I encourage, are incredibly important for us all. To learn to listen without judgement and to learn to feel free to open up to improve our emotional intelligence.

The Banksia Project is focused on mental wellness and early intervention in mental health. They do this through evidence based practices and solutions that encourage prevention and recovery. Their programs, developed by mental health professionals, industry leaders and other key professional bodies deliver peer to peer, community led support in a safe and supportive environment.

Enjoy the show.

IG: @jack_t_jones

00.00 : 01.56 - Introduction and Adverts

01.57 : 02.53 - WWO Intro

02.54 : 09.31 – our own triggers

09.32 : 11.29 – my experience

11.30 : 13.09 – into Banksia and dealing with me.

13.10 : 19.50 – breaking out

19.51 : 23.30 – early warning signs

23.31 : 30.52 – my perception on changes

30.53 : 38.10 – post school turbulence

38.11 : 40.58 – The growth rooms

40.59 : 44.57 – know what you know

44.58 : 45.25 – Banksia's biggest challenge

45.26 : 50.20 – connection across all types.

50.21 : 52.57 – being a decent human

52.58 : 57.52 – Oz' Take Aways

57.53 : 1.00.39 - Jack's Ambition

1.02.59 : 1.03.53 – Thank You & Wrap Up.

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IG: @wordswithoz

CONTROLLED SELF-FAITH

This week The Words With Oz Podcast welcomes Todd Liubinskas back to the show.

Toddy is the Fitness Director at Men'sHealth Australia; helping grow the phenomenal movement - The 440; Director at CSPGYM; and, for the recording of this podcast, had just completed Red Bull Defiance - one of the world's toughest of endurance races.

Our listeners loved the nature of this man on our last episode together and as it was approaching the two-year anniversary of that show, we thought it appropriate to have Toddy on again.

Toddy spoke about his newfound tempered approach to life, our physical and psychological nature, and the growth to be found in collective giving.

You will love this week's epsiode.

Enjoy the Show.

www: toddliubinskas.com

IG: @toddliubinskas, @the_440, @complete_sp,

Show Notes

00.00 : 03.01 - Introduction and Adverts

03.02 : 03.59 - WWO Intro

04.00 : 12.04 - Defiance, the tribulations, the game.

12.05 : 19.43 - Self-Talk. Mental Fragility.

19.44 : 22.54 - Physical & Psychological beings

22.55 : 24.22 - guiding deep change

24.23 : 32.32 - Tempered Approach

32.33 : 39.44 - The Value in Trust

39.45 : 44.55 - Organic Understanding

44.56 : 54.15 - If we all give, we all grow

54.16 : 1.00.41 - more of a meaning

1.00.42 : 1.07.34 - pillars of Mens' Health

1.07.35 : 1.17.56 - the Future of Todd

1.17.57 : 1.20.53 - Oz' Take Aways

1.20.54 : 1.21.40 - Thank You and Wrap Up

www: wordswithoz.com

IG: @WordsWithOz

THERE ARE ALWAYS OPTIONS

** This episode involves conversation around suicide and depression **

This week we welcome Zoe Marshall to the Words With Oz Podcast. Zoe is a self-confessed over sharer, mother, wife and vibrant media personality.

We asked Zoe on the show because she has experienced what it is like at the bottom, and she knows what it takes to claw back to a life she loves. 14 years ago life was incredibly different. After battling through the loss of her closest person - her mother, finding herself without employment and without much hope… Zoe had to rebuild, so she did.

We speak about the seriously hard-work Zoe has done on the inside, the comfort to be found in being vulnerable, the richness of having experienced the worst and plenty more.

Enjoy the show.

IG: @zoebmarshall

www: zoemarshall.com

Show Notes

00.00 : 02.30 - Introduction and Adverts

00.00 : 03.28 - WWO Intro

03.29 : 08.08 - Meeting Zoe, bare feet and low sulphite wine.

08.09 : 13.12 - Byron Love and Viral Videos

13.13 : 18.14 - Moments of Spirituality

18.15 : 27.52 - What takes us down, can bring us out.

27.53 : 35.14 - Support. How?

35.15 : 40.04 - Comfortable conversations in vulnerability

40.05 : 52.32 - led by circumstance

52.33 : 54.52 - be willing to deal

54.53 : 1.02.28 - It's just my story. Here, past and to come.

1.02.29 : 1.07.51 - Authenticity is a must.

1.07.52 : 1.09.54 - The decision to share.

1.09.55 : 1.12.29 - School Morning Mantra

1.12.30 : 1.19.49 - Oz' Take Aways

1.19.50 : 1.21.09 - Zoe's most ambitious

1.21.10 : 1.22.07 - Thank you and Wrap Up.

www: wordswithoz.com

IG: @wordswithoz

STORY TELLING

Benchmark Media and Entertainment's Giovanni Pacialeo and Paul Sullivan join The Words With Oz Podcast this week. Benchmark Media and Entertainment is an award-winning production agency with the art of telling your brand's story.

From The Matrix Trilogy and Superman to Woven Threads and My Family Feast… these guys have been apart of all corners of the film & television industry. They dive into their tribulations with the accepted standards of the industry, and their effort in going out on their own to create a life as well as their award winning work.

We asked Paul and Gio on the show to because of their ability to think outside the box. Their specific question:

In an industry where the norm is so heavily engrained and rarely faces rebuttal, what drove you to buck the system and what sets the two of you apart from others in that you had the stubbornness to succeed in change where others have so often failed?

Paul and Gio talk us through how they've created an avenue for the brands that they film about fund the series they create, an interesting and unique avenue to find a deeper pool of funds in an world where funding is not always available. We speak about their early work, where they come from, their genuine interest in humans and their inspirational love from what they do.

Show Notes.

00.00 : - Introduction and Adverts

02.30 : - WWO Intro

03.27 : 07.46 - Introducing Benchmark.

07.47 : 10.36 - Connection

10.37 : 16.12 - Family vs the Film Industry.

16.13 : 21.32 - Resourcefulness.

21.33 : 29.01 - A better attitude.

29.02 : 31.56 - It's Hard. Who Cares.

31.57 : 38.50 - Recognising Complimentary Strengths.

38.51 : 47.35 - Choose what You Do.

47.36 : 50.10 - Is All In Too Far?

50.11 : 54.27 - A New Way

54.28 : 1.00.12 - Translate the Story

1.00.13 : 1.05.52 - Misses aren't failure, they're lessons.

1.05.53 : 1:05.17 - Fostering a collaborative environment

1.05.18 : 1:07.20 - School Morning Mantra

1.07.21 : 1.09.02 - Oz' Take Aways

1.09.03 : 1.09.15 - Benchmark's Ambition.

1.09.16 : 1.10.04 - Thank and Wrap Up.

www: wordswithoz.com

IG: @wordswithoz

CALMING MY FIRE

This week the Words With Oz Podcast is proud to sit down with Kayla Banfield. Multi-Entrepreneur and founder of the incredibly successful online nutrition coaching platform - The Method, Kayla is a constant learner.

We asked Kayla on the show because of her propensity to seek the uncomfortable. For as long as we've known her Kayla has consistently pushed her capabilities and boundaries to uncover some incredible talents and meaning for her life. Not only through her own successes but in observing many of the uber-talented people in her environment Kayla has a unique view on what it takes to succeed and how different success is for everyone.

Kayla's question was:

"You've witnessed the standards of High-Performers. What separates their food habits from most? And what are they keys to help bring most up to their level?"

We spoke about opportunity, simplicity, understanding oneself and much, much more...

Enjoy the show.

IG: @kaylabanfield, @themethodnow, @soul365adelaide

www: themethodnow.com.au

Show Notes.

00.00 : 01.54 - Introduction and Adverts

01.55 : 02.51 - WWO Intro

02.52 : 05.18 - Introducing Kayla and Soul 365

05.19 : 07.52 - Community and Soul

07.53 : 11.13 - The Method

11.14 : 17.51 - Time in Opportunity

17.52 : 23.31 - Yes to Uncomfort.

23.32 : 25.47 - Avenue to understanding desire.

25.48 : 28.33 - simplicity of champions

28.34 : 32.27 - Support for me, for them.

32.28 : 34.54 - Signal for Help

34.55 : 37.39 - Gathering People

37.40 : 41.36 - Beginning the Method

41.37 : 43.26 - Coaching

43.27 : 49.03 - Love my Garden, Love a Float.

49.04 : 56.29 - Inspiring Kayla

56.30 : 59.24 - Deciding to know and back me.

59.25 : 1.01.56 - Kayla's Challenge.

1.01.57 : 1.03.46 - I'm Open. To everyone.

1.03.47 : 1.04.11 - School Morning Mantra

1.04.12 : 1.07.28 - Oz' Take Aways

1.07.29 : 1.08.41 - Ambition.

1.08.42 : 1.09.34 - Thank You and Wrap Up.

www: wordswithoz.com

IG: @WordsWithOz

CAUSE AND EFFECT

Tom Cronin joins Oz on the Words With Oz Podcast this week. Tom is an inspired author, meditation teacher, founder of The Stillness Project and co-founder of The Portal.

Having begun his professional life with a successful career in Banking Tom, like many, found himself experiencing insomnia, anxiety & depression, addictions and panic attacks... it was then he turned to meditation.

Tom's question was:

"In this world of achievement, where we are driven to grow and develop, have no time, and are naturally drawn to compete… what are the not so obvious benefits that come from learning to stop, be still and be calm?"

We spoke about shifting gear, a balancing act for pleasure and pain as well as some of the realistic problems and solutions many busy, fast-paced professional face.

Enjoy the show.

IG: @tomcronin, @thestillnessproject

www: entertheportal.com

00.00 : 02.10 - Introduction and Adverts

02.11 : 03.04 - WWO Intro

03.05 : 05.04 - Introducing Tom Cronin

05.05 : 08.04 - The science behind meditation

08.05 : 09.44 - Pleasure-Pain Dynamic

09.45 : 12.04 - Holistic approach

12.05 : 15.34 - Energy to all.

15.35 : 18.39 - There is a point to change.

18.40 : 20.29 - Strictness

20.30 : 23.44 - Steps to shift by

23.45 : 27.51 - Bring them along

27.52 : 37.43 - ... and if we don't meet our standards.

37.44 : 42.04 - Purging for a Higher Purpose

32.05 : 44.25 -Developing Personally

44.26 : 47.19 - Shifting Fear

47.20 : 48.09 - Who inspires Tom?

48.10 : 49.39 - Tom's best decision.

49.40 : 53.59 - What I used to be.

54.00 : 58.06 - School Morning Mantra

58.07 : 1.00.39 - Oz' Take Aways

1.00.40 : 1.01.05 - Tom's Ambition

1.01.06 : 1.02.07 - Thank you and Wrap Up.

www: wordswithoz.com

IG: @WordsWithOz

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ENHANCING HUMAN EXPERIENCE

Lisa Andrews and Christina Gerakiteys are the women bringing Singularity University to Australia. Two incredibly inspiring business women in their own right, they've found a common calling in bringing exponential technologies to exponential minds.

We invited Lisa and Christina on the show to explore the rare ideas and realm surrounding forums and summits like SU. A place where the Big Dream isn't the anomaly.

Christina and Lisa's quesiton was:

In this prolonged period of peace and prosperity, technology continues to advance us at an exponential pace beyond dreams not even imagined. Do the 'bright lights' of technological advancement impede our ability to question if the answer is technological; or should there be a more humanistic approach?

We spoke on the resource use of technology, the next Global impact ideas, how SingularityU will impact Australia, what inspires these ladies and an endless stream of subjects all about impacting our world for the better.

Enjoy the Show.

www: https://singularityuaustraliasummit.com/

IG: @singularityuaustralia, @singularityu, @lisaandrews__, @utopiaxglobal

Show Notes

00.00 : 02.15 - Introducing Lisa & Christina

02.16 : 03.20 - WWO Intro

03.21 : 04.45 - Introducing Singularity University

04.46 : 07.45 - Impacting Australia

07.46 : 09.45 - Leadership, Chapters and Changes

09.46 : 14.24 - Diverse Inspiration

14.25 : 15.34 - The amazement heading our way

15.35 : 20.50 - Technology is a resource.

20.51 : 24.10 - First and Second Order Consequence

24.11 : 27.50 - Enhancing our ideas

27.51 : 34.30 - Having a Bigger Impact

34.31 : 36.54 - Acting on our Ideas

36.55 : 49.04 - SU's pillars of inspiration

49.04 : 56.43 - Relationships are all there is

56.44 : 58.43 - Complimentary Companions

58.44 : 1.00.01 - School Morning Mantra

1.00.02 : 1.02.23 - Oz' Take Aways

1.02.24 : 1.03.07 -Ladies' Ambition

1.03.08 : 1.05.26 - Thank You & Wrap Up.

www: wordswithoz.com

IG: @WordsWithOz

THE ACCIDENTAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR

It is The Words With Oz Podcast's absolute pleasure to introduce you to this week's inspirational guest – Andy Skidmore, CEO of BurnBright.Org.

Knowing his purpose and passion with clear insight and understanding from an early age, Andy was fortunate enough to land his 'dreamjob', inevitably turning into his dream vocation, at the age of 19.

He is the CEO of Australia's most innovative charity for 2018 – Burn Bright, and dedicates his life to providing school students with aids and tools in authentic leadership and wellbeing. His story and Burn Bright's story is both an inspiration and example to follow.

Andy's specific question was:

"Is the interpretation of, or definition of 'leadership' different for our youth as compared to an adult who my already be labelled a 'leader'?"

Oz and Andy first met studying their Masters in Coaching Pychology and this conversation covers all manner of subjects you'll love to hear about… experiential learning, the importance of relationships, true leadership in critical self-assessment and all the incredible subjects that can help you improve your and your family's performance and wellbeing.

Enjoy the show.

www: burnbright.org.au

IG: @burnbrightAU, @andy_skidmore,

FB @burbrightAU

Show Notes

00.00 : 01.51 - Introduction and Adverts

01.52 : 02.49 - WWO Intro

02.50 : 06.49 - Andy, the child coach

06.50 : 09.49 - My Passion on My Doorstep

09.50 : 13.06 - Finding my voice in evolution

13.07 : 17.36 - To not be alone in it

17.37 : 23.09 - the heart of BurnBright

23.10 : 28.59 - Critical of oneself

29.00 : 32.24 - feedback, from the right people

32.25 : 37.58 - burning brighter

37.59 : 41.22 - Experiential Learning

41.23 : 46.36 - Our Story. Our Relationships

46.37 : 51.41 - the future of work

51.42 : 1.02.14 - Authentic Leadership

1.02.15 : 1.04.54 - Inspired Ideas

1.04.55 : 1.06.57 - Unusual Story

1.06.58 : 1.07.15 - School Morning Mantra

1.07.16 : 1.10.45 - Oz' Take Aways

1.10.46 : 1.11.23 - Andy's Ambition

1.11.24 : 1.12.37 - Thank You and Wrap Up.

www: wordswithoz.com

IG: @WordsWithOz