Thriving Matters Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Our guest this episode of Thriving Matters Podcast is Sonya Furlong, founder of the Centre for Life Therapies. You will be interested to look up The Centre for Life Therapies as it continues to grow as Australia’s number one Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) sanctuary for mental well-being, personal development and a powerhouse for transformative change.
Listen in as Sonya explains how NLP emerged from the human potential movement in the early 1970s, with Richard Bandler and John Grinder studying pioneers like Milton Erickson to develop structured techniques for personal transformation. They discussed the importance of understanding subconscious values and beliefs in achieving goals, with Sonya emphasizing that many people set goals with only 5% of their wisdom and often fail to achieve fulfillment because their goals aren't aligned with their true values.
Our conversation covered practical applications for leaders, including communication mastery courses and corporate workshops on meditation and breathwork, while addressing how personal development directly correlates with leadership effectiveness. Sonya explained how her personal experience with traditional therapy led her to seek out NLP coaches, which significantly transformed her life and inspired her to become a coach herself.
Carrie and Sonya also discussed the Center for Life Therapies, which focuses on setting achievable goals, communication, coaching, and mentoring to help managers and team leaders understand their colleagues better. They explored the importance of understanding the subconscious mind, which makes up 95% of the human mind according to Freud, and how unconscious values can impact behavior. Sonya explained that NLP techniques help bring these values into conscious awareness, aligning goals with one's true values and North Star.
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URL: centreforlifetherapies.com
Email: sonya@sonyafurlong.com
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This episode of our Thriving Matters Podcast is with one of Australia's leading voices about the thoughtful adoption of AI in education.
Matthew Esterman is highly respected as an educational leader and AI education consultant who co-founded Educators Intelligence with Class Cover.
Matt shared his journey from teaching to AI consultancy, explaining how his perspective on AI shifted after experiencing a heart attack in 2024 at age 40, which prompted him to explore new opportunities outside of schools.
We discussed the current state of AI implementation in education, with Matt noting that while AI has been present for four years, many schools are still in experimental phases and lack systematic approaches.
Our conversation covered student perspectives on AI, with Matthew sharing examples of both negative views (including concerns about cheating) and positive uses (such as neurodiverse students using AI for translation and research).
Matt shared his thoughts on the current state of AI implementation in schools, noting that while AI has been present for about four years, adoption varies significantly across different organizations and individuals. He emphasized that young people are already using AI whether formally discussed in schools or not, and highlighted the need for secure enterprise-level solutions to protect student data. When asked about Australia's social media ban for under-16s, Matthew supported the approach, comparing it to other health-related regulations like smoking bans and seatbelt requirements, while acknowledging that parents still have responsibility in enforcing these rules despite existing workarounds.
We also covered Matt's work in educational leadership development, including one-off engagements, partnerships with schools, and the newly launched Educator Intelligence platform in collaboration with ClassCover. The platform offers courses on AI implementation in education, including topics like AI First Aid, assessment architecture, and workload reduction. Matthew expressed particular appreciation for the collaborative experience with ClassCover in developing the platform.
Matthew shared insights about young people's diverse views on AI, ranging from skepticism and hope to worry about future opportunities. He described a student's frustration with perceived hypocrisy in how AI was used in school, highlighting the need for better conversations about AI's appropriate use. Matthew also shared a positive example of a neurodivergent student who uses AI as a learning tool to translate and understand educational materials. He emphasized the importance of engaging students, staff, and parents in discussions about AI's role in education and highlighted recent efforts to address these topics in schools.
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URL: nextwordnow.com
Email: learning.esterman@gmail.com
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Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
This episode of Thriving Matters Podcast is with Mary Ann McGowan and focuses on her recent book launch "Put Who First: A Human-Centered Guide to Leading Yourself and Others."
Listen in as you will hear Mary Ann explain that her work in leadership training and coaching brings her joy due to the meaningful connections she forms with people in training rooms. Mary Ann describes what motivates her daily, focusing on the tangible connections and vulnerable sharing that occur in her leadership training sessions.
We discuss the link between leadership and coaching through workplace situations with Mary sharing two key moments that shaped her approach: a difficult experience in corporate HR during a restructuring where she learned the importance of embracing others' emotions during difficult conversations, and a situation as a single mother when her professional contributions were recognized but her personal circumstances were not. Our backgrounds in Emotional Intelligence through Genos International along with a coaching way of working with people has been life giving work for them both.
We also discussed the process of writing a book, with Mary sharing her experience of writing over a five-year period despite challenges including losing both parents and dealing with self-doubt. Mary described the non-linear nature of the writing process, emphasizing the importance of reflection, perseverance, and silencing the inner critic. The conversation touched on the book's conversational style and Mary's dedication to serving readers through her writing
Carrie asked Mary Ann to recall a significant memory from writing 'Put WHO First', with Mary Ann sharing how she included her Type 1 diabetic son in a chapter about their relationship dynamics using the drama triangle concept. Mary Ann described the emotional impact of writing this vulnerable content and getting her son's permission to include it. The conversation also touched on Mary Ann's book launch, where she was surprised to reconnect with former colleagues after 25 years, and her experience working with an editor who heavily redlined her manuscript.
Carrie praised the book's practical approach and referenced a Carl Jung quote about being authentic when connecting with others. Mary Ann shared an example from her work with a leader who was struggling with uncertainty during organizational changes, illustrating how questions can sometimes be perceived negatively despite being intended to create clarity.
They also explored the importance of human connection and empathy in leadership, as well as addressing current uncertainties, particularly around AI in education, and emphasized the need for well-being and human connection in leadership development, especially for the next generation.
A brilliant resource for all leaders to have for themself and when leading others!
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Email: hello@maryannmcgowan.com
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Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
This episode our guest is Meg Price and we explore the question of "Who do we become when we talk with AI?" Meg shared her background in human resources and organisational development, and how she became interested in creating an AI coach during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meg discusses her early work on AI coaches designed to help people think through issues before human interactions, which led to ethical concerns about potential unintended consequences of AI use. She explained how ChatGPT's emergence changed the landscape and prompted her to pursue a PhD focused on the relationship between AI and human flourishing, particularly in the context of relationships and relational skills. Meg expresses concerns that AI might be contributing to fractured attention and potentially hindering the development of skills needed for meaningful human connections.
We discuss her research on AI relationships, highlighting both benefits and risks, including cases of suicide linked to AI advice. She explained her approach of using embodied research methods to better understand people's relationships with AI, contrasting this with traditional disembodied research methods. Meg described her teaching at UTS where she runs subjects on AI and human flourishing, with students acting as advisory groups for Microsoft to design AI for positive human outcomes. Of interest, Meg is planning to expand her research into educational settings, including potential work with Telstra, Microsoft, and schools.
Meg discusses her approach to integrating AI education in schools, emphasizing the importance of helping students and educators understand their relationship with AI through embodied learning experiences. She highlighted the need for careful consideration in using AI technology with children, citing concerns raised by experts like Sherry Turkle about potential issues with AI integration in toys and educational settings. The conversation also touched on the rapid development of AI technology and the competitive race among major tech companies to achieve Artificial General Intelligence, with Meg noting that current AI systems were deployed without initial guardrails due to uncertainty about how they would be used.
We also discussed the impact of AI on human relationships, particularly among younger users who may develop "AI girlfriends" as companions exploring how AI interactions might affect communication skills and behaviour in subsequent human interactions. Meg shared insights from her research using a custom-built AI in workshops, noting different participant reactions to AI conversations and considering the ethical implications of AI usage. We concluded with reflections on the complexity of AI's influence on human behaviour and the need for mindful AI implementation, particularly in educational settings.
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URL: sidni.ai
Email: megprice@hrinside.com.au
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Welcome! Our latest Thriving Matters podcast is with Glenn Solomons, who thrives on his work with educational consultants and school systems, creatively designing professional learning supported by technology, that works for over 50,000 school staff and leaders.
As we start the conversation, Glenn discusses his evolving role in education, shifting from direct teacher support to elevating voices in education and helping thought leaders reach broader audiences. He describes an exciting current project involving the development of a mentoring program for teachers, which includes both synchronous online sessions and asynchronous resources to support new mentors. The program is currently in beta testing with positive early feedback, focusing on helping mentees and potentially retaining teachers in the profession.
AI's Impact on Work and LearningWe discuss the impact of AI on work and learning, emphasizing the importance of avoiding AI shortcuts that prevent genuine growth and learning. Glenn highlighted how AI can be a useful tool for drafting and checking work but should not replace critical thinking and personal input. We also touched on the busy nature of modern life, which can lead to relying on AI as the path of least resistance. The conversation ended with a reflection on the role of leaders in guiding the appropriate use of AI in their organizations.
We also discuss the importance of supporting early career teachers through professional development and mentoring programs. Glenn shared his personal experience of struggling to find his first teaching position and emphasized the value of human mentorship over AI-generated advice. They also added some thoughts to the current saturation of AI tools and the desire for more authentic, human-centered approaches in education and leadership.
Challenges that system leaders face in implementing educational initiatives across schools explored how system leaders must balance strategic initiatives with the practical realities of teachers' workload, often receiving mandates from higher levels without much agency in how they're implemented. Glenn emphasized that system leaders, who typically care about supporting teachers, face the challenge of making new initiatives feel manageable and worthwhile while navigating competing demands from government and other sources.
Also we covered some of the challenges and opportunities in education, particularly regarding digital learning and access to schooling for millions of children worldwide. Carrie highlighted the importance of balancing technology with face-to-face learning experiences, emphasizing the value of memorable, immersive activities for students. Glenn shared his perspective on the role of memorable teachers and hands-on learning experiences, noting that digital learning can never fully replace in-person interaction but should aim to provide contextualized and personalized content. Both agreed on the benefits of combining digital and traditional learning methods to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
In summary, we discussed the role of technology and AI in education, with Glenn emphasizing that while AI can support learning, it cannot replace the human connection and thinking that teachers provide. They explored how knowing one's audience creates better connections, both in teaching and digital spaces, and discussed the importance of critical thinking when using AI tools.
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URL: cheekylearning.com.au; cheekymousedesign.com.au
Email: glenn@cheekymousedesign.com.au
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In this episode of Thriving Matters, our guest is Janet Moeller. With 30 years of teaching and leading schools across the USA, Hong Kong, and Australia, Janet brings grounded insight into the complexity, care, and courage required in today's education landscape.
Carrie and Janet discussed the impact of AI and technology on education, particularly focusing on how administrative tasks have increased teachers' workload over the years.
Janet shared her experience as an educator across three countries and highlighted the hidden administrative burden that teachers face due to multiple, siloed systems. She introduced her AI-powered solution, 'Teacharo' which aims to streamline workflows by automating repetitive tasks like incident reporting and parent communication, ultimately reducing the administrative load on teachers.
The conversation also touched on the importance of security in AI implementation, the need for intentional decision-making about where AI should and shouldn't be used in schools, and advice for parents regarding AI and student safety. We also addressed concerns about the potential risks of open-source agents and the importance of setting clear guidelines on where AI should and should not be used in educational settings.
Janet also encouraged leaders to engage with teachers directly to understand their workflows and consider implementing AI tools , like the voice-activated AI tools, to alleviate some of their accountability requirements.
You may be interested in learning more about Janet's work on substack.com as well.
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URL: teacherpa.com.au
Email: janet@jannic.com.au
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Una Crilly, a leadership consultant specializing in emotional intelligence, based in Dublin, Ireland, is our guest this episode. Una's work is in supporting leaders and managers in Ireland's retail and hospitality sectors. Una and Carrie have known each other for a few years now and share Genos International Emotional intelligence Certification.
Listen in as Una discusses her passion and goal for helping people work smarter and unlock their potential, sharing examples from her work with managers, executive chefs and teams, not just workplace performance. We talked about he unique work cultures in hospitality and retail, highlighting the importance of understanding oneself and others in leadership roles, agreeing that emotional intelligence and self-awareness are learnable skills in supportive work environments.
Una shared two success stories from her coaching practice, including a 60-year-old executive who transformed his leadership style and improved both team performance and personal well-being, and a chef who increased productivity by 20% after learning emotional intelligence skills. Una also discussed her personal experience with burnout early in her career, which motivated her passion for helping others avoid similar situations.
Una and Carrie discussed the importance of teaching young people to regulate their emotions, set boundaries and practice self-care, using examples from chefs who use techniques like deep breathing and grounding exercises to manage stress. They emphasized the need for leaders to be present and authentic, sharing personal vulnerabilities to create a safe and trusting environment. Una shared her approach of using humor and physical activities to engage and energize participants in her training sessions. They also highlighted the significance of gratitude and resilience in overcoming challenges and building strong connections in the workplace.
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Soo Woods, our guest, is the owner of a healing center in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, where she cares for 15 therapy horses on her 106-acre regenerated property and offers accommodations and wellness programs.
Set on 106 picturesque acres in NSW Southern Highlands, the primary intention of The Highlands Centre, is to help people return to nature, to spend time with animals, plants, insects ... just as our ancestors did.
Why? Our modern world with its fast pace and high use of technology has caused us to disconnect from our origins. This disconnection results in anxiety, depression, mental health concerns, failing physical health and more.
We discuss the therapeutic benefits of working with horses for personal growth and healing, highlighting the importance of breathwork, self-regulation, and creating safe spaces for individuals to process trauma. Soo shares her experience of running the Centre, retreats, workshops, and individual sessions using her herd of 15 therapy horses. We explored how working with horses can help individuals become more self-aware, manage emotions, and improve leadership skills.
Soo shared her deep connection with and responsibility for the land, which she has been regenerating after previous use as a dairy run. She described the land's energy and the presence of indigenous activity, as well as her role as both a matriarch and a stallion figure in the herd of horses she cares for.
Our conversation discussed the importance of self-regulation and emotional awareness in leadership and decision-making. Soo explained how deep breathing can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting calmness and better decision-making. They also explored the potential for workshops and retreats, including offerings for school leadership teams, using the accommodation on site to create a conducive environment for reflection and strategic thinking.
Listen in as we go further into the healing experiences in a safe environment for processing and clearing stuck emotional energy.
Soo explained her horse-assisted therapy practice, describing how her 15 horses, many with over a decade of experience, interact with clients and demonstrate unique behaviors. She emphasized that while she facilitates and observes, the therapy ultimately focuses on the clients' experiences and emotional processing. Soo also discussed the importance of proper horse care and workload management, noting that her horses work at liberty with choice and have each other for co-regulation in a natural environment.
Self-care and personal development, particularly for women over 30 who are willingly seeking change, is offered through the holistic wellbeing retreats that incorporate various modalities including yoga, breathwork, tapping, and sound baths where the emphasis on the importance of balancing mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being is upfront and unique for each person.
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URL: https://highlandscentreforhealing.com.au/
Email: info@highlandscentreforhealing.com.au
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Welcome to this episode of Thriving Matters. Our guest is Ryan Noonan, Leader of Digital Technologies and Innovation at Chevalier College, a day school with approximately 1,000 secondary students in the Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia.
Listen in as we discuss a number of topics that impact how digital technologies and AI in education are ethically and inclusively drive classroom teaching and prepare students for future workplaces by emphasizing creativity, collaboration, and communication. Ryan highlighted the College's unique approach, centered on the "heart" of education, which includes academic skills, self-understanding, and capabilities, with a focus on wellbeing and personalized learning. He noted that while all students can benefit from these approaches with support, the pace of achievement varies.
Ryan discussed the whole of community approach to their innovative teaching and learning framework centered around empathy and purpose, starting with self and community to build ethical skills. He emphasized the importance of assessing capabilities, particularly in younger students, and balancing academic rigor with practical workplace skills. Ryan highlighted the challenge of implementing frameworks across 100 teachers and stressed the need for dedicated support to facilitate change.
You will hear actual teaching examples of using digital technologies and AI tools, specifically with Year 7 students. Ryan explained how students are encouraged to use tools like Google, Microsoft, and Canva to create personalized products, emphasizing the importance of effective prompting and understanding AI biases. Ryan also shared an example of redesigning assessments in Physical Education to incorporate AI-driven debates, allowing students to demonstrate their knowledge quickly and under time pressure. He stressed that AI use in the classroom always begins with student thinking, often through activities like quick writes, to ensure that AI responses are tailored to the student's prior understanding. He also highlighted a remarkable student achievement, where a Year 11 student developed a translation glove for the deaf, which was recognized by NASA for its innovative design.
Ryan discussed Chev's strategy for integrating AI into education, focusing on three key areas: clarity, consistency, and capacity. He explained that they provide clear guidelines for AI use, ensure equal access to AI tools for all students, and build capacity among students, teachers, and parents. Ryan noted that while some students and parents are hesitant about AI, overall there hasn't been significant backlash.
Ryan shared the ethical considerations of using AI tools in education, including student privacy, environmental impact, and bias. He emphasized the importance of teaching students to critically evaluate AI responses and avoid cognitive offloading. Ryan also predicted that within 5 years, AI agents will become more prevalent in the workplace, potentially impacting entry-level jobs and the way students are prepared for the future workforce.
A very interesting and timely opportunity to amp up our response to using AI as tools for learning and teaching. If you have enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to share with your network of work colleagues, family and friends so you don't miss more exceptional educators and thinkers!
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URL: https://www.chevalier.nsw.edu.au/
Email: ryan0257@gmail.com
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This Thriving Matters episode features two global experts, Alan Stevens and Joseph McGuire in an conversation with me about facial recognition and communication that benefits us all! Both Alan and Joseph have rich expertise are in their fields. They both also have a fabulous sense of humour! And I have known both these gentlemen for many years.
What you will hear and what I hope you enjoy, is their expertise and practical applications that we all can learn about to help us understand each other more clearly.
Listen in as the conversation explores how interpreting physical signals, such as facial features and body language, can foster genuine human connections in an increasingly digital world.
Both Alan and Joseph, whom I've had the good fortune to learn with and from, share how their backgrounds in traditional medicine and behavioural profiling help individuals improve relationships within educational, parental, and corporate settings.
We also covered the impact of technology on children, emphasizing that empathy and active listening are essential skills for parents, teachers and carers, business and industry leaders for mental wellbeing and effective leadership.
Ultimately, Joseph and Alan advocated strongly for curiosity and presence as tools to navigate the complexities of modern communication and artificial intelligence.
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URL: alanstevens.com.au
Email: alan@alanstevens.com.au
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URL: clearsightcommunications.com
Email: info@clearsightcommunications.com
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Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of the Thriving Matters Podcast. It is such a privilege to share this conversation with you because we are joined by one of Australia's most thriving educators, Andrea, who is currently doing absolutely amazing work as the Head of Well-being at the British School Jakarta (BSJ) in Indonesia.
Andrea is truly an ordinary girl doing extraordinary things in life and work, and today we’re diving deep into what it really means to build a whole culture of well-being—not just for students, but for the entire village.
The Science of Thriving
We often hear the words "wellness" and "well-being" used interchangeably, but Andrea brings us back to well-being science. This isn't just about transient happiness; it’s a scientifically informed, robust approach to how people feel good and function well. It’s about building a psychological toolkit that sets students up for success long after they leave the school gates.
The BSJ Blueprint: A 10-Year Vision
What’s happening at British School Jakarta is nothing short of incredible. Andrea has curated a 10-year strategic direction called the BSJ Blueprint for Well-being.
- It’s Co-designed: This wasn’t a top-down approach. Over 70 staff volunteered their time to join students and parents in "appreciative inquiries" and design days to define what well-being means in their specific Indonesian context.
- Starting Early: They aren't waiting until the teenage years to start this work; they begin with two-year-olds in kindergarten, building personal and social capabilities from the very start.
- Systems Change, Not a Program: This isn’t a "tick-box" initiative; it’s a systems change piece that infiltrates every area of school life, from maths and science to the very buildings themselves.
Education, AI, and the Human Connection
We had a fascinating chat about the future. While AI is set to automate many processes and help with "lower-order" thinking, it can never replace Emotional Intelligence (EQ) or the need for human connection. Andrea argues that as technology advances, learner agency—giving students voice, choice, and the ability to find meaning and purpose—becomes even more fundamental.
Practical Strategies for Your Toolkit
Andrea shared two beautiful strategies that we can all use in our daily lives:
- Protecting Strategic Space: When you feel bogged down by "email fatigue" or the busyness of life, take a walk and intentionally notice. Ask yourself: "What am I accepting now that I wouldn't have accepted before?".
- Adaptability Over Resilience: While resilience is an outcome of having resources, adaptability is a skill we can teach. It involves challenging and adjusting your emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses in stressful moments. Next time your heart rate rises, try reframing the situation—turn that anxiety into an acknowledgement of how much you care.
Final Thoughts from the Village
Whether it’s the 44 green acres of the BSJ campus or the eco-village and tree-planting ceremonies led by passionate students like Nara, well-being at BSJ is a lived experience.
Andrea reminds us that this work isn't an overnight quick fix; it’s an investment. It requires listening to the community and stripping back the "extra" initiatives to focus on what is most important.
If you want to learn more, you can find Andrea on LinkedIn or visit the British School Jakarta website to see their well-being model in action.
Remember, listeners, you are precious, and your thriving matters.
Go gently. See you next episode!.
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URL: https://www.bsj.sch.id/
EMAIL: andrea@projectthrive.com.au
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Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Brett Salakas and I have an energetic future focused conversation for you this episode as we talk about human-centred community and connection especially in learning and teaching.Brett opened our conversation by explaining the background artwork by Indigenous artist Melissa Barton, whilst sharing his experience of working on a program to adapt international standards for Australia at HP, linking the artwork that narrates HP's educational vision in Australia.Listen in as Brett shares his personal and professional journey, including his teaching experience and his role as an HP Education Ambassador. He described an artwork created by Indigenous artist Melissa Barton (that you can see is his screen background) that represents the Australian education system and HP's educational vision for Australia.
We discus the different types of screen time and its impact on education that is very topical here across media and government policy makers. Brett emphasized the need to differentiate between productive and recreational screen time, highlighting the importance of using technology to enhance learning rather than simply entertain. We also touch on the evolving nature of education and the need to maintain focus on core values and purposes. Brett shared an example from Korea, known as the "wild geese," where students are sent abroad for education, highlighting the perceived quality of education in countries like Australia.
We focus in on the Australian education system's values and the importance of focusing on clear educational goals rather than chasing trends or technology fads. Brett emphasized the need to understand the purpose of AI within education, framing it as a tool under the broader umbrella of cybernetics that serves human needs.
We also discussed the future of learning environments, drawing parallels between ancient learning spaces and modern technology. We explored the concept of "campfire caves, mountaintops, and holodecks" as metaphors for different learning spaces, where it is essential that the importance of balancing technology with human-centered education is forefront.
Brett's recent initiative, the Wattle Vision, involved gathering CIOs from 16 Australian universities to create a collective vision statement for the role of technology in higher education over the next 20 years. The vision focuses on creating relationship-rich environments and experiences for students, emphasizing a human-centered approach. Brett spent two years working with industry experts, including HP, Microsoft, Intel, and Adobe, to develop this vision and has now returned to execute the 13 action items outlined in the plan.
Thriving Matters podcast has just celebrated 150 episodes with 'ordinary gals and guys who are doing extraordinary things in life and work' with more to come!
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Brett is a champ, who deeply loves his leadership work in educational across the globe!
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URL: salakas.live
EMAIL: brett.salakas@hp.com
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Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Our guest is Renata Bernarde, a career coach, who works with clients seeking new jobs or career advancement through her self-agency approach, as well as teaching at Monash University, Melbourne.
Listen in as we explore the importance of creativity and wellbeing in professional coaching, Renata sharing her experience of working remotely while traveling and how she creates a calming environment for clients through her art-filled background. They explored how background aesthetics can influence client perception during online interviews, with Renata emphasizing the importance of carefully choosing virtual backgrounds to reflect executive presence.
Renata shared her journey into coaching, highlighting her natural coaching personality and past experiences in career counseling and corporate roles. She emphasized her expertise in job searching and career planning, explaining how her extensive client base and research inform her approach.
We discuss strategies for dealing with micromanagement in the workplace, emphasizing job crafting and self-reflection as ways to improve job satisfaction and career alignment. The importance of self-awareness and professional self-expression, particularly in job searches, and noted a growing awareness of wellbeing in the corporate world post-pandemic.
We also discussed the challenges and opportunities of remote and hybrid work environments, emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, and leadership adaptability. The need for leaders to upskill in managing remote teams, fostering a sense of belonging, and leveraging tools like LinkedIn for visibility and networking is also covered.
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Our guest this conversation is none other than Summer Howarth, highly experienced and recognised educator and thriving leader here in Australia being recently acknowledged locally and globally for her skilled contribution.
We hope you share this with other family, friends and colleagues as education is everyone's business particularly as global societies need to prepare their students for balancing life, work, and personal goals in the future.
Listen in as we explore the importance of building expertise over time and the value of diverse experiences in education and current challenges especially in a time when AI and social media is very topical.
Summer discussed the evolution of mapping technology from traditional methods to modern GPS systems, drawing parallels to the current rise of AI and expressed concerns about the potential over-reliance on technology and the need for critical thinking skills, particularly in the context of AI. We agreed on the importance of engaging young people and educators in conversations about AI, emphasizing the need for guardrails and considerations in its use. Summer also highlighted the necessity of a rights-based participation approach when addressing new technologies and challenges.
We also covered the importance of considering children's views in decision-making processes, emphasizing partnership and collaboration with young people, expressed support for social media bans if implemented in a consultative manner, noting that young people often view them positively.
We explored how technology and access to devices can enhance autonomous learning, while acknowledging equity issues and the importance of place-based, generational, and narrative learning methods. Summer emphasized the role of young people in education and the need to develop technologies that support collaborative learning environments.
You may also be interested in our thoughts on the evolving role of schools and classrooms, the importance of intergenerational learning and creating meaningful, joyful experiences for students. We explored how AI could potentially streamline tasks like scheduling and record-keeping, while also raising concerns about misinformation and the need for human oversight.
Leadership is dear to us both, particularly Middle Leaders and the role of schools in fostering civic participation and digital literacy.
If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure you subscribe for our ongoing Education and Wellness focus.
To Connect with Summer:
LI: linkedin.com/in/summerhowarth
URL: eventfullearning.co/
EMAIL: summer.edusum@gmail.com
To Connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Our guest this episode is David Montgomery, affectionately known as 'Monty'. We dived right into thriving in life and work, with David sharing his usual morning routine of gym and meditation, being agile and maintaining a routine that can adapt to changes. Another 'ordinary guy doing extraordinary things in life and work!"
Listen in to David story, his 20-year career in the construction industry and his focus on supporting both management and front-line workers. He highlights the importance of emotional intelligence and support in the construction industry, emphasizing the value of recognizing and respecting personal growth and evolution.
David shares his belief that CEOs and leaders should lead by example and support their staff, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and building strong relationships within the workplace. He discussed the value of mentoring and learning from others, as well as the impact of positive leadership on both staff morale and business success.
We talked communication and conflict management in construction projects to improve productivity and workplace culture, and the need for tools and skills to address conflicts, especially in multicultural and multilingual settings.
David introduced his concept of "prehab" - a preventative approach to address issues before they escalate, and we both agreed on the importance of adapting workplace programs to meet the evolving needs of the construction industry.
David also explained the components of his latest program - 'Watchwell' which includes Genos International assessments, mental health first aid training, and modules on emotional intelligence competencies, a pulse-check survey system to monitor employee well-being that provides data for leadership teams.
If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share with your friends and colleagues.
To Connect with David:
LI: linkedin.com/in/davidwmontgomery
URL: watchwell.com.au (Personal)
EMAIL: monty@watchwell.com.au
To Connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Our guest this episode is Wendy Watson who shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting with her upbringing in a family of business owners and her transition from corporate accounting to massage therapy and coaching after losing her job during the 2009 recession. She described her decision to move from Phoenix to Colorado Springs in 2021, where she built a new business and became involved in various community organizations.
Listen in as we discuss personal growth and self-discovery, with Wendy sharing her journey through significant life changes including two divorces and the loss of a child, which led her to redefine her identity and relationships. They explored how people can evolve their understanding of themselves and their beliefs, noting that emotional intelligence and self-awareness are crucial for leading both oneself and others. Wendy emphasized the importance of examining and redefining personal traits, particularly those inherited from family, and how this process can improve relationships.
We used a process for exploring relationships, by identifying the first six words that come to mind about a relationship without judgment. Wendy explained that these words reveal underlying operating patterns, and she uses a combination of intuition, energy work, and tailored coaching approaches to help clients improve their relationships.
Wendy also shared that she is an author and speaker, having written "Beyond the Blueprint" and created resources like "Taconomics" and "The 7 Essential Relationships," and she invites listeners to visit her website at TBR Spiritual Health for more information.
If you enjoyed this episode with Wendy, subscribe and share with others whom you know may benefit from the conversation. Remember... your are precious and your #thrivingmatters.
To Connect with Wendy:
LI: linkedin.com/in/wendywatson-tbr
URL: tbrspiritualhealth.com/ (Company)
EMAIL: wendy@tbrspiritualhealth.com
To Connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
In this podcast episode of Thriving Matters, Carrie and Serena Low discuss the link between wellbeing and leadership in these uncertain times.
Listen in as Serena shares her daily wellness routine, which includes 10 push-ups and yoga, and her goal to run 5 kilometers without stopping. We talked about Serena's background as a lawyer and how she grew up following a strict academic and career path in Singapore. Serena explained that in her culture, family honor and academic success were very important, leading her to pursue a prestigious career in law.
In Serena's transition journey, her vision of being in a "golden cage" motivated her to leave her comfortable job in Singapore after 11 years of practice. She took time off to recover from a miscarriage and later moved to Melbourne, where she had to rebuild her life and career from scratch in a new cultural environment.
Serena discussed her journey from being an introvert to becoming a podcast host, highlighting how she overcame her reluctance to speak. We also discussed the challenges faced by introverts in workplace meetings dominated by extroverted voices and proposed strategies for them to be heard without acting extroverted. Serena emphasized the importance of finding allies and positioning oneself to get noticed, while also advocating for inclusive communication practices. Serena defined introversion and extroversion on a spectrum, highlighting the context-dependent nature of these traits and the need for self-awareness.
If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe and share with your people. Go gently, your thriving matters!
To Connect with Serena:
LI: linkedin.com/in/serena-low
URL: serenalow.com.au
Email: info@serenalow.com.au
To Connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Our guest is Mary M'Mukindia, an absolutely beautiful person inside and out!
A quick heads up - Mary and I are connected through the Genos International community and were together last year in Bangkok which was such a delight. We did have a few wifi wobbles between Kenya and Sydney!
Listen in as Mary opens up about her own journey of self-discovery, shedding her professional mask and embracing vulnerability. We discuss the importance of sharing personal stories to build connection and understanding. Thriving does matter!
Mary explains how her training in emotional intelligence has transformed her approach to leadership, where the importance of our self-awareness, empathy, and people-centric skills is essential for wellbeing and leadership. We also explore how emotional intelligence can help leaders navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.
Of course we discuss the evolving global landscape of wellbeing and leadership where self-care, grace and a focus on vision and people can be complimented by embracing new technologies while maintaining a human-centric approach where AI can enhance productivity and free up time for more meaningful work.
We conclude our conversation by celebrating the power of community, curiosity, and creativity to drive positive change.
If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe and share with your people. Go gently, your thriving matters!
To Connect with Mary:
LI: linkedin.com/in/marymmukindia-leadership-coach
Email: marymukindia@gmail.com
To Connect with Carrie
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Listen in as Daniel and I discuss 'thriving matters' in an education context. It was so good to have this conversation about the direct link between wellbeing and leadership - I do hope you enjoy this.
Daniel shared his journey from being an educator to working in corporate communications and returning back to teaching, highlighting his experiences in diverse communities and the challenges of burnout. He emphasized the importance of exceptional leadership in his career and reflected on personal growth through various roles. Daniel's story underscores the rewards and challenges of teaching, as well as the value of pursuing one's passion despite setbacks.
Daniel shared his personal insights gained from six months of corporate work to finding fulfillment in his education career that allows him to make a positive impact on young people and the community. He emphasized the importance of surrounding himself with the right people and supporting them to collaborate towards a common direction. Daniel also discussed how he learned to focus on the big picture rather than sweating the small stuff, and the need for self-care and a personal plan to maintain well-being in the demanding role of an educator.
We focused in on Daniel's thriving strategies at MLC School, including the display of student artwork and team-building activities like morning tea with gratitude shout-outs. His approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of having a good team, building trust, and maintaining a balance between operational and strategic focus through structured meetings like the Square Table and Round Table meetings are simple and consistently effective.
In 2024 Daniel attended Oxford University's high performance leadership program, which was a pivotal moment in his personal and professional life. He was selected for this week-long residential course after his principal encouraged him to pursue something outside his usual sector. Daniel gained valuable insights into global leadership and visited schools in London during his time in the UK. The program brought together leaders from 23 different countries, providing Daniel with unique opportunities for learning and connection.
We also discussed the relationship between leadership and employee well-being, citing research from Oxford that showed a 60% improvement in employee health when they feel valued by leaders. We explored how feedback is crucial for leaders to provide, both to their teams and to seek themselves for improvement. The conversation concluded with Daniel emphasizing that future leadership must remain person-centered, even as AI and remote work change the learning environment, and Carrie noting the importance of educating young people about AI while developing their critical thinking skills.
If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to subscribe and share with your people. Go gently, your thriving matters!
To Connect with Daniel:
LI: linkedin.com/in/daniel-sandral-947b5131
EMAIL: daniel.sandral@gmail.com
To Connect with Carrie
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
In this episode of Thriving Matters, our guest Eva Vennari discussed her journey of self-discovery and healing from chronic illnesses, including chronic fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, depression, fibromyalgia, and infertility.
She shared how she initially sought medical help but was unsatisfied with the results and decided to take matters into her own hands. Eva discovered a method called mineral balancing, which provided her with a blueprint for supplementation and dietary care. She experienced significant improvements in her physical health, including the reversal of perimenopause symptoms.
Carrie and Eva discussed the impact of various factors on their emotional and cognitive well-being. They acknowledged the influence of toxic metals, nutrient balances, and economic pressures on their lives. They also touched upon the growing trend of seeking a spiritual side of life and the flexibility in work-life balance. Eva emphasized the importance of discerning one's values and identity, using her own experiences as examples. They concluded by acknowledging the need for self-exploration and the role of significant life events in shaping their identities.
We also discussed the impact of Covid on work and personal lives. Eva shared her experience of adapting to the new normal, emphasizing the importance of self-care and listening to one's body. She described her daily routine, which includes various modalities, regular eating and hydration, and scheduling downtime. Carrie agreed with Eva's approach, drawing parallels with surfing and the need for mindfulness in daily activities.
I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation as I hope you do too. Don't forget to share the love with your friends, colleagues and family and subscribe so you don't miss our thriving 'ordinary gals and guys who are doing extraordinary things in life and work!'
Go gently, you are precious!
To Connect with Eva:
LI: linkedin.com/in/reducemystresseva
URL: TheElevateInstitute.com (Company)
Email: eva@selfnc.com
To connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
This episode my guest Breanna May discusses her love of how emotional intelligence has become the superpower in her personal and professional journey to date.
A law degree didn't fulfil Breanna's inner quest and she moved into education. Working as a teenage mindset coach Breanna helped teenage girls navigate high school socially, emotionally, and academically. She noticed that the girls' emotional state and mindset had a significant impact on their academic performance. Breanna then expanded her work to include mother-daughter retreats and coaching women, as she believed that many people were not taught emotional intelligence and were instead taught to suppress their emotions.
Listen in as we discuss the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in personal and professional development; the need for our youth adolescents to be courageous and confident in their actions, and the importance of balancing mental and emotional well-being.
Breanna shared her experiences with her Mind School certification program and her Level Up Your Life online course, which focus on emotional intelligence and personal growth. They also touched on the impact of social media and technology on modern society and the need for individuals to be more mindful and present in their daily lives.
We also covered the need for updated leadership styles that prioritize integrity, emotional regulation, and collaboration, leaders walking with their people and leading by example, being adaptable and open to change, as well as the importance of considering the well-being of both the leader and their team.
Breanna plans to open a business mastermind for coaches and leaders, and her podcast, which has reached 200,000 downloads. They also discussed the need for self-directed and self-motivated individuals in the current business landscape.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share with your family, friends and colleagues. We all like a little bit of LOVE!
To Connect with Breanna:
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breanna-may-086765330/
URL: https://www.breannamay.com/the-mind-school-method/
Email: breanna@www.breannamay.com
To connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Listeners, our guest this episode is Elizabeth Williamson, well known for her conflict resolution, improved relationships and resilience expertise and practice. This isn't the first time Liz and I have had a 'thriving matters' conversation and I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
There are many gems in our latest chat including the latest in the Gottman Institute's research; her new chapter just about to be released; gems from her Conflict Confidence TM Method-6 key steps program and much more.
As all rich conversations go we weave in and out of practices, challenges, home and the workplace and laugh as well as listen to each other.
Liz is tenacious, her grit and grace legendary, she is real and has scars, bumps and bruises daily and freely shares that 'turning poison into medicine' is the value creating opportunity we all have to live purposefully.
If you really resonated with our conversation, we would love a referral onwards to your friends and colleagues, its so easy to subscribe!
Go gently now, you are precious and your #thrivingmatters.
To connect with Elizabeth:
linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-williamson-solutions
URL: elizabethwilliamsonsolutions.com
Email: info@elizabethwilliamsonsolutions.com
To connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Listeners, what you are going to be totally amazed at is Justine's moxie!
Now some of you will know that "Moxie" means courage, determination, nerve, or energy. and our guest this episode have just this!
Listen in as we talk about wellbeing and self leadership - how Justine has managed her health diagnoses and the impact they have had on her life and work.
Justine talks openly about a life she didn't choose, the shock she experienced and how she is determined to 'bounce forward' - with many examples that will inspire you. Fleetward Mac's song " Don't Stop" just kept playing in my head as we talked and shared how she 'dreams big!'
Check out Justine's links, you will find so much here to inspire and motivate you! I'm leaving the rest to you and your colleagues, family and friend to tune in to this incredible story of life!
To connect with Justine:
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinemartinresilience-consultant/
URL: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
Email: justine@justinemartin.com.au
To connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Our guest, Sheela Edwards has had a rich career experience that now shows up clearly in the passion and purpose she has for early learning of our young generation.
In this episode Sheela shares what she has learnt over her life and career that fuels her creativity and love for Early Childhood Education where 'love and play the Aurora way' is fundamental to her business and sense of service.
We talk 'thriving' from a personal viewpoint as well as what underpins the way she supports her staff, children and families she cares for. Listen in and you will hear her personal philosophy that translates clearly into the foundational pillars of Aurora Education - Connect- Care- Create.
If you enjoyed this episode, lets share the love around with your family, workmates and friends and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our future 'ordinary gals and guys who are doing extraordinary things in life and work'!
Over to you.
To connect with Sheela:
LI: linkedin.com/in/sheela-edwards-64b4313
URL: https://auroraearlyeducation.com.au/
Email: sheela.edwards@auroraearlyeducation.com.au
To connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
This episode with Dr Manoj was a joy. Not only does Manoj have an expert window on human suffering he has been an advocate for a way to utilise technology to empower teenagers and adults who are experiencing many mental and emotional health problems.
Manoj strongly advocates that self awareness and understanding the power of our brain to find the inner intelligence within ourself. We spoke about how we can live with with compassion and a sense of peace with ourselves and others. "If we can scale this wisdom to every child and adult in the world, we could create a better future for humanity."
Manoj began working with young people of all ages and discovered to his amazement that they already had this inner intelligence within them - it just needed someone to draw it out of them.
That's why he worked with a great team to build the HappierMe app - to give each person the tools to lead a happier and more successful life. It is not based on any ideology, but on looking and learning about ourselves.
I have checked out the HappierMe app and you can as well here as well listeners:
This video introduces the app for adults: https://youtu.be/MgsYk1SZh-w.
This video introduces the HappierMe app for teenagers: https://youtu.be/VxgN-L36z2w.
Enjoy! It's billiant!
To connect with Dr Manoj Krishna
LI: linkedin.com/in/humanwisdom
URL: happierme.app
EMAIL: kspine@gmail.com
To connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Our guest this episode of Thriving Matters is a true advocate of teachers and leaders globally. Kylie Captain totally gets 'striving to thriving' and her life story as she says, is 'always about the dream!"
We talk about her childhood and adversity initially, but what stands out is Kylie's resilience and fortitude in breaking cycles and everything she does is based in strong purposeful relationships that have impact.
Kylie has focused on developing her own self awareness and her strengths. Passion and purpose fuels her heart and mind.
You will hear Kylie talk about switching onto your own story in what you choose to do in life and work. Be deadly ... and that means being awesome!
Kylie and I haven't finished our conversations yet, so share this with your friends and colleagues because you wouldn't want to miss more episodes. Every podcaster loves a little love, lets share this incredible entrepreneur across the globe.
To connect with Kylie
LI: linkedin.com/in/kylie-captain-49a39b7b
URL: kyliecaptain.com.au
Email: info@dreambigedu.com.au
To connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Linda Fisk, CEO of LeadHERship Global, a powerhouse advocate for women in business and leadership. Linda shares her own journey, insights, and the mission driving her to elevate women in leadership across industries.
We explore her innovative strategies to empower female leaders, foster inclusive workplaces, and create meaningful impact on a global scale.
Listen in as we explore what leadership could look like where humility, listening skills, service, trust, collaboration and egalitarianism influence how current and future leaders of business, culture and education lead with purpose, courage, and resilience in an evolving business landscape.
More about Linda:
Linda Fisk is a multi-award-winning CEO, TEDx speaker, 5x international best-selling author, board advisor and university professor dedicated to amplifying and extending the success of other high-caliber business leaders. She is the CEO of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves- in work and life. In LeadHERship Global, Linda supports and guides ambitious, creative women to move in the direction of their purpose, their mission and their dreams with powerful connections, critical support, practical tools and valuable resources to show up, speak up and step up in their careers and personal lives.
Don't forget to share and subscribe on all Podcast platforms!
To connect with Linda:
LI: linkedin.com/in/lindafisk
URL: leadhershipglobal.com
EMAIL: linda@leadhershipglobal.com
To connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Adrian is a commercially driving marketer with 25 years of experience creating and building successful brands in FMCG, retail, and start-ups across Australia, the UK, and Developing Markets.
He works with and within ambitious growing businesses that want to disrupt and reframe existing categories for their superconsumers (unlocking more value through giving more value). He believes that this needs communicating in the simplest terms to everyone it touches to make it real and drive impact.
Adrian has simple proven frameworks that are easy-to-implement blueprints to drive business growth and results.
Carrie dives into an inspiring conversation with Adrian Sandy, a trailblazer in redefining authentic leadership and crafting a life and business that truly reflects one's purpose.
They discuss Adrian’s personal evolution, the power of self-awareness, and the tools leaders need to thrive in a fast-evolving world.
“Authenticity isn’t just about knowing who you are—it’s about living it, unapologetically and courageously, even when the world around you moves faster than ever.” – Adrian Sandy
Are you truly aligned with your purpose, and what makes you uncopyable in a world that thrives on imitation?
Subscribe to the Thriving Matters podcast for more inspiring stories of leaders who dare to thrive authentically.
Share your reflections on this episode and how you’re embracing authenticity in your leadership journey.
Connect with Adrian:
LI: linkedin.com/in/adriansandy
URL: adriansandy.com
Email: adriansandy16@gmail.com
Connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
In a world that is hurtling forward at a pace never experienced by previous generations, the literature and research we have access to is showing us some common threads about self awareness and how our wellbeing is c rucial to how we lead ourselves and others.
You are going to absolutely love Alex Blake, our guest this episode of Thriving Matters podcast. Alex has a facsinating personal and professional story that I know you will find hard to resist!
As all our guests are 'ordinary guys and gals doing extra-ordinary things in life and work' we explore how we learn to adapt to change, manage feelings that make us feel uncomfortable, make choices, use the natural talents we all have, develop our self awareness so we can be aware of others and make the deliberate changes we want to live a fulfilling life - basically how we can FUEL our present to be resilient and curious and trust ourself. ENJOY!
If you enjoy this conversation, share with your family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe on all podcast platforms.
To Connect with Alex:
LI: linkedin.com/in/alex-blake-diamond-stories
URL: diamondstories.au
Email: alex.blake@zoho.com
Connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Our guest is a global expert on how to build relationships with purpose and heart.
Kingsley has lived and worked in six countries in the areas of Trade Promotion, Philanthropy and Diaspora Engagement. The Networking Institute is where he now passes on his knowledge from developing valuable networking skills across work and life experience. He believes strongly in the power of Networking, not just being the 'glue' but an essential key to 'surviving and thriving' in challenging times and diverse locations.
Listeners Kingsley's keen observation skills and curiosity enables him to be in a perfect place to listen to the heartbeat of leadership across business, education and culture. We discuss what leadership needs to look in the near future - strong communicators, genuine and creative innovators who have kindness and gratitude as the basis of their community focus.
I hope you enjoy our conversation as 2024 is watching a massive number of elections across the world that are impacting employment, health and lifestyle, financial and economic environments like never before.
Don't forget to subscribe and share with your networks, friends and colleagues.
To Connect with Kingsley
LI: linkedin.com/in/kingsleyaikins
URL: thenetworkinginstitute.com
Email: kingsley@thenetworkinginstitute.com
To Connect with Carrie
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Listeners, Marti Spiegelman is our guest this episode. I ask you to make your favourite drink of choice and snuggle in to explore with us. Our conversation really covers so much more than what we have in this conversation, I really should call it Part 1!
Marti has such a deep love of conscious connection and has explored many indigenous cultures and their love and use of story to keep their culture alive and thriving. Understanding the bigger picture which we all belong to is the essence of our knowing our real self.
Lean in with us as we cover the type of leadership that will take the wporld forward into a differnet future, how our wellbeing embodies the principles of self awareness and being conscious of processing ionformation collectively not individually.
If this conversation peaks your interest, then Marti currently offers her foundational training, Precision Consciousness, via live Zoom sessions. martispiegelman@mac.com
More about Marti:
Marti holds a BA in biochemistry from Harvard University, an MFA in graphic design from the Yale School of Art and Architecture, and has advanced training in neurophysiology, psychology, and anthropology. She was president of her own design firm for 20 years. Since then Marti has been training professionals across a variety of sectors – business, finance, science, education, and others – in unique perception and awareness skills that directly enhance leadership, organizational intelligence, and profitable action. She also serves as a Fellow with REX, the Relationship Economy Expedition, founded by Jerry Michalski.
In 2011 Marti launched The Conscious CxO™, a discovery-based training program designed specifically for business leaders to master the organizing principles of consciousness – the precise principles underlying all business, financial, social, governmental, and environmental success and evolution. For a broader audience, she has offered courses in the technologies of consciousness through En•theos Academy, an online university founded by Brian Johnson.
Marti was a presenter at TEDx Berkeley 2011. Currently she is collaborating with Kevin Clark, founder of Content Evolution, developing groundbreaking approaches to raise the level of consciousness the practice, organization, and evolution of business worldwide.
Don't forget to share and subscribe!
To connect with Marti:
LI: linkedin.com/in/martispiegelmanmfa
URL: martispiegelman.org
Email: martispiegelman@mac.com
To connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Our episode is with the inimitable John Murray, Ireland's leading headshot photographer and all round great guy! John and I have known each other now for a few years and had the absolute privilege of meeting him in person earlier this year in Dublin- the city he knows and loves so well.
We continue our exploration of how wellness and leadership with many antidotes and stories as only the Irish can tell! Its never a dull moment with John as he is an advocate for 'substance over superficial' John is an observer of people, and teaches people to unconditionally love themselves. Constantly learning and exercising his brain, mind and body, his passion for kayaking is well known.
Listen in as John and shares his view on what type of leadership the world is needing for 'betterness', adaptability to overcome rapid change and allow people to reach the potential they haven't previously been able to develop and 'roll intentionally' with mindfulness and consistency.
You will hear John say "do for the good of the village" and he lives and breathes this every day to his best intention. I never tire of listening and enjoying his company.
If you love this conversation. I am glad you were able to chuckle and smile as we weaved through many ideas and thoughts, then share this with your friends, colleagues and clients.
More about John:
Widely regarded as Ireland’s leading headshot photographer and trained by the worlds leading headshot photographer Peter Hurley, John is not only an award winning portrait photographer and speaker specialising in Headshots and self awareness education, and was also 2020 National Director of Training and Development for Junior Chamber International.
With emphasis on the substance of his clients rather than the superficial, his focus is drawing out the personalities
and inner strengths of each person he photographs, giving a sense of who they are to anyone looking on.
To connect with John:
IL: linkedin.com/in/johnmurrayheadshots
URL: johnmurrayheadshots.com
To connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com
Driven by a passion for bringing value back to people in business and creating a better future, Aveline Clarke believes that business is the perfect vehicle to generate the greatest amount of good in the world. As the co-host of the 6 Star Business Podcast and co-founder of the 6-Star Business Community, she engages with individuals who understand the importance of living with purpose in both business and personal life.
Key takeaways from Aveline's and my conversation this episode include:
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Future leadership requires a shift from patriarchal/hierarchical models to more collaborative, human-centered approaches
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Personal wellness (sleep, nutrition, exercise, emotional healing) is crucial for effective leadership and living purposefully
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Technology and global connectivity offer new opportunities, but also challenges for leadership and work-life balance
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Self-awareness and intentional structuring of one's day/energy can significantly boost productivity and fulfilment
Aveline shared her Wellbeing habits that include prioritizing good sleep habits and nutrition, regular exercise, and morning self-affirmation practices.
Over the years, Aveline has also engaging in self-directed emotional healing and trauma work. Each day is structured around energy levels and task types (draining vs. energizing).
We also cover AI and technological advances creating opportunities and challenges across the world and the need to balance digital connection with face-to-face interaction
The Importance of understanding one's purpose and making course corrections
Avoiding comparison/judgment and focusing on being authentically oneself
Taking responsibility for one's wellness and growth of our emotional intelligence capabilities.
All round it was a fascinating conversation that I hope you have reasonated with and encourage you to share with your family, friends and colleagues.
Connect with Aveline:
LI: linkedin.com/in/avelineclarke
URL: journeypoint.com.au (Company)
Email: avelineb@gmail.com
Connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
Phillip and I have a educational leadership background which I'm sure you notice especially as we talked Reimagining Leadership, Inclusion, and Wellbeing, Divisiveness and Empowering Diverse Voices and Perspectives.
Tune in as we explore the need for effective leadership and the influence individuals can have on shaping the future. We highlighted the importance of leaders being inclusive and not presuming to have all the answers. Phillip expressed regret over the polarization and vilification that occurred during the referendum period in Australia, particularly regarding the role and voice of First Nations Australians.
We also discussed the concept of leadership, with Phillip suggesting a shift from the traditional 'silverback' metaphor to a new narrative. According to Phillip, the role of a leader should be to help frame questions and enable solutions in collaboration with the community, rather than being the dominant figure who imposes solutions. This new approach would require a different ecosystem and environment as this new model of leadership is necessary to address complex issues such as climate change, wealth distribution, and access to justice.
The changing attitudes towards personal well-being and professional success post covid shows a growing trend of individuals who believe they have something to offer and are willing to take risks to achieve their goals. Additionally, we are observing a shift towards seeking out spiritual communities and a desire to connect with the right people for influence.
We also covered the importance of empowering diverse voices, particularly those of young people, and the value of having a range of perspectives and experiences represented. Phillip shared his leadership style, which emphasizes openness to a variety of viewpoints and emotional reasoning in decision-making. We acknowledged the challenges and potential risks of this approach but agreed on the importance of hearing and considering all voices.
I am sure you will find some interesting points and views here form one of Australia's finest educators. If you have enjoyed this Thriving conversation all around leadership and wellness, share with your connections and in your networks.
Connect with Phillip:
LI: linkedin.com/in/phillip-heath-am
Email: phillip_heath@barker.nsw.edu.au
Connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com (Company)
Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com
I caught up with Matt Bliss whilst in the UK earlier this year where we did talk "Global Matters' especially about leadership and thriving.
I hope you will enjoy the depth of the conversation that includes government decision making post covid and the insights about autonomy, voice, micro- management, change management, the importance of people data and opportunity to develop people.
Matt shares his career history in education, followed by roles in IT in Victorian government where his rabid curiousity enabled him to work across agencies and teams and projects. Matt is the first to say that he keeps adding expertise based on trust, to explore his skill base tools and builds his connections with personal and genuine contribution.
Influence with authority and contribution with reflection are standout personal and professional capabilities that have proven to be attractive to all leadership levels across the organisations and workplaces Matt has been involved with - his self awareness a definite part of his genius.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your colleagues, family and friends. You can find us on all Podcast platforms.
To connect with Matt:
LI: linkedin.com/in/matthew-bliss
URL: mbpod.com
Email: business@mbpod.com
To connect with Carrie:
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
Listen in with us as Sarah Morse and I share an incredible self journey through her nursing career that has impacted how she now shares her story and passion for thriving.
We talk about her personal daily thriving routine and how that helps shape a 5 Point Framework that grounds her speaking and facilitation work and more importantly incorporates her life experience with World Vision at the age of 17 years old.
Sarah tells her 'How much I can give to the world' story with grace and grit and you can feel the depth of her love and resolve to collaborate and celebrate the goodness of humanity in adversity. You will hear about Ecuador, Romania, Slavery and Servant Leadership that her nursing and healthcare background have influenced her keynote speaking and facilitation with teams globally.
Sarah is a true 'people whisperer'! I am positive that you will want to share her story with your colleagues, friends and family!
Every podcaster loves some love, so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any of our 'extra-ordinary' guests.
To connect with Sarah:
LI: linkedin.com/in/sarahjmorse
URL: sarahmorse.com.au
Email: sarah@sarahmorse.com.au
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
You will love our conversation with Azeem Saheer 'Human Capitalist' who gives us an all encompassing new 'living' definition of being emotionally rich!
Azeem has just celebrated reaching 100 episodes of EI Cafe Podcast that explores how knowing nothing about hosting a podcast developed an effective learning platform as a reult of covid. You can hear his excitement about the in person 100th episode event in Sri Lanka.
The uniqueness of the Sri Lankan context shines through as Azeem shares how over 9 years and 10 seasons based on emotional intelligence and how it influences our daily life and work. Azeem also talks about his daily routine, his faith foundation and curiosity around people stories and how we connect to learn and share our expertise.
You will hear how Azeem started his working life and the opportunities he investigated with passion that shifted his mindset towards exploring emotional intelligence and celebrating human emotions.
'Enable your EI Chips' - pause alot before you think and make decisions.
I know you will enjoy Azeems 'gems' and hope that you share with your colleagues, family and friends! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible guests and their stories.
To Connect with Azeem:
LI: linkedin.com/in/m-azeem-saheer-pcc-837b3759
Email: connect@mazeemsaheer.com
Twitter: azeemsaheer
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Whats your daily ritual that you honour each day?
Our conversation is with Joanne Brookes, a gal that really has thrived through thick and thin over her career and life. I've know Joanne for a while now and It never ceases to disappoint when we get together because we can't help ourselves - we always have so much to share with each other!
Listen in as Joanne starts with her story as an introverted 18 year old and how her options for tertiary education at university were redirected into gaining a bank position through sheer persistence and cold calling!
We talk about those early days, what Joanne learnt on her way through various postions over 17 years with the Commonwealth Bank and how this lead her to starting and building her incredible business skills. Joanne shares her sucesses and what it cost her openly, how she sees hte value responsibility for your employees as well as how leaders need to know and lead themselves before you can lead your people.
You will be interested in her daily walking ritual without headphones...50 things you know with coloured pens activity... hands on head resetting tip... as well as her passion for adult learning and the incredible Ducere Business School opportunity for a contemporary global MBA!
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To connect with Joanne:
Email: joanne@navig8biz.com
LI: linkedin.com/in/joannebrooks
URLS: navig8biz.com/ (Company)
ducere.edu.au (Company)
Mobile: 0434 602 024
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
Mobile: +61 438 399 881
You are in for another treat! Our guest is Elizabeth Williamson, Founder, and Owner as well as Resilience, Relationships and Conflict Resolution Expert.
Elizabeth has an incredible personal story that she shares with us this episode of Thriving Matters podcast that I know you will be glued to!
In her personal life, Elizabeth has faced many physical challenges, including surgery in 2012 to remove a rare type of tumour within her spinal cord.
From paralysis to re-learning to walk and building a successful business, Elizabeth embodies a spirit of resilience, and to value learning from the inevitable the downfalls and scars that accompany this journey.
She is passionate about helping leaders and teams develop flexible thinking, successful collaborations and creative problem-solving skills. She created the RE-IMAGINING RESILIENCE™ Program to share a multifaceted and insightful exploration of resilience characteristics.
You will hear us talk about:
RELATIONSHIP SKILLS – Arguably the most important set of skills for a thriving and impactful life. Our first relationship is with ourself and gaining mastery with that persuasive negative inner voice to make peace with ourself to be your very best friend. Then there is love and heartache for many couples and families who want to communicate better and argue less, but feel like they are going around in circles without finding solutions.
Elizabeth shares over 45 years of research-based skills, arts and science behind creating meaningful and rewarding relationships utilising the work of John and Julie Gottman.
RESILIENCE SKILLS - Elizabeth's life has been richly informed by grief and loss early in life, personal and professional challenges, and over the past decade, learning to live with paralysis and the consequences of spinal cord trauma. 2012 surgery to remove a rare type of spinal cord tumour turned her life upside down. Post-surgery she was paralysed from her shoulders down, unsure if she would ever walk again. With substantial daily effort and extensive professional rehabilitation, she has eventually re-learnt to walk. She continues this only with ongoing, intensive physical therapies and a rather constant conflict with gravity
CONFLICT SKILLS - The Inevitable Conflicts in our workplaces & communities. If you know what really works to resolve conflict you can stop being exhausted by family, leadership or team disputes, caught too often in the middle of difficult conversations or feeling blamed for things that are not your responsibility
"Thinking new thoughts is really hard work. Creative thought requires you to think in at least sets of 5. (Most of us think in binary terms: either/or, right/wrong, us/them), which will keep you stuck with obvious problems). Try generating 5 options to difficult problems – the first two you won’t want, the third is an unhappy compromise, the fourth is closer to your dreams, and the fifth is hard work but insightful. Great, now you’re really thinking!!"
If you enjoyed our conversation, share this with your friends and colleagues.
To connect with Elizabeth:
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-williamson-solutions/
Email: ew@elizabethwilliamsonsolutions.com
URL: www.elizabethwilliamsonsolutiions.com
To connect with Carrie:
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
Cathy Derksen is a gal who really brings out the best in herself and her community. and she will tell you that you too can bring 'life to your life!'
I recently meet Cathy whilst speaking on a Women's Global Business Virtual conference hosted by Annie Gibbons all about 'Grit and Grace'
Grab a drink of choice and listen in as Cathy shares her 'why' she does what she does now and how her previous career in science and technology led to burnout and gave her the opportunity to choose time to reflect, dream and discern her next steps.
You will hear some her tips for taking a break with courage to make the leap, the power of breathing, developing trust and managing imposters syndrome.
Cathy has found the way to open up the power of women's stories and how being part of a community has a ripple effect with global impact.
I know you will enjoy Cathy's company on this episode as well as her book projects and plans for her Mexico Retreat - go Cathy!
Every podcaster loves some love, so make sure you and your friends subscribe so you don't miss any of your 'grit and grace' guests.
To connect with Cathy:
URLs:
LI: linkedin.com/in/cathyderkseninspiredtenacity
URL: inspiredtenacity.com
Email: cathy@inspiredtenacity.com
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Listeners, we all have stories to share that incorporate how we have been focusing on our overall wellbeing especially healing ourselves. Kerry Dell has a fabulous story that we share with you this episode of #thrivingmatterspodcast.
Kerry immigrated to New Zealand from South Africa and hasn't looked back! Listeners you know when you've met a kindred spirit and the conversation just flows don't you.
Kerry shares her morning and evening 'thriving' routine that floods her with positivity for the day and her interactions ahead - mantras, H2O, celery juice, stretches and meditations and new learning.
Kerry has learnt to listen to her intuition and listening skills bringing together her knowing that our physical body thrives when our mental state thrives! We talk about unexpected change and harnessing belief in your personal truth. Her 'Stand in Your Own Power' 28 day Program has helped many individuals of all ages.
Kerry is also hosting a Safari Retreat in South Africa in early April 2024 that will be sensational!
If you've enjoyed this episode don't be afraid to share with your family, friends and colleagues - and subscribe so you don't miss out on our fab guests.
About Kerry Dell:
Kerry is a Certified WILDFIT Master Health Coach, a Natural Health Practitioner and a Head Coach for Mindvalley. Kerry is passionate about increasing productivity and vitality by enhancing people's wellbeing through coaching on nutritional science, food psychology and stress management.
Kerry's 6 month Wellness Programs significantly enhance productivity by increasing people's performance, teamwork and morale through specialised focus on health assessments, tailored health plans and emotional awareness.
To Connect with Kerry:
LI: linkedin.com/in/kerry-dell
Email: kepshealth@gmail.com
To Connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com
Mobile: +61438399881
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
We have a sensational guest this episode - Rachel Pietsch who just loves a good voice. And what a gem she is for any one wanting to finesse their speaking, breathing and singing skills for any reason and any career.
Rachel just loves her work because 'it energises me!' We explore the uniqueness of our voice and the wholistic environment that needs to treat sleep, nutrition, hydration and emotions with considered respect.
Listen in as we talk all about Rachel's daily 'thriving self care' routine and her tips and reasons for controlled and boxed breathing, her voice preparation for conferences and speaking gigs, and why a can of pineapple in syrup is a must!
I know you will enjoy Rachel's easy tips and her encouragement to master your 'practice mindset' to your advantage. I know I did!
About Rachel Pietsch:
Rachel specialises in preventative and corrective voice training designed to help anyone get through a full day of speaking, avoiding strain and voice loss.
Drawing her expertise from almost three decades as a voice teacher, Rachel has worked with many different types of voices as well as undertaken intensive voice function training.
Rachel knows that a confident and reliable voice is born from understanding the parameters of one’s own voice, as well as knowing how to use it properly and to its fullest potential. Expressing ourselves effectively and genuinely becomes easier when our voice can operate with ease.
Rachel offers workshops in the greater Melbourne area and online, individual coaching and a self-guided online course for people with a broad range of interests and needs, including public speakers, teachers/instructors, actors, authors, executives, interview preparation, voice rehabilitation, as well as working musicians and singers, recording artists, songwriters and composers, tribute artists, and musical theatre performers.
To Connect with Rachel:
LI: linkedin.com/in/rachelpietsch-nowyouretalking
URLs: nowyouretalking.com.au
rachelpietschvocalstudio.com.au
Email: rachel@nowyouretalking.com.au
To connect with Carrie:
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
Our guest this episode is the beautiful Sonya Furlong, an Adelaide 'gal' who shares her story of transformation - how she wanted to give back and align her values after a 15 year film industry career.
Five years ago Sonya started her own business of Life Coaching and discovered that NLP made all the difference for her own life journey. Feeling restricted by a full time job and a relationship breakdown, Sonya set out to discover ways to self heal with 'grace and grit.'
Listen in as Sonya describes her morning 'thriving' ritual, how she winds down her day for the best possible sleep and how she looks at hardship experiences as an opportunity to help us grow and learn to make us truly magnificent!
Sonya is currently reading The Hero's Journey and ways to generate change in herself and others. You will also hear her say "Don't STUMBLE around! You are not alone! Develop yourself through step by step strategies."
If you enjoyed our conversation, share this with your friends and colleagues. Sonya has an 'can do' attitude of curiosity, thrust and gratitude that is too good to miss out on!.
To Connect with Sonya:
LI: linkedin.com/in/sonyafurlongnlptrainer
URL: centreforlifetherapies.com
Email: sonya@sonyafurlong.com
To connect with Carrie:
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
Our guest this episode is a 'can do' courageous young woman, Emily Dennis. Now Emily and I met this year at a Business Summit and instantly found a connection, even despite a few decades!
You will really enjoy where our conversation went and what we discussed about living in this age particularly in our adolescent years.
We talk about how Emily uses her life experience to date to reflect and plan her daily thriving routine which includes exercise, prayerful contemplation and sitting with silence to ground herself. We cover lots of topics like leadership, listening and caring for others and dreaming big!
Emily is very open to learning about herself and how she can work more purposefully within her current jobs - she is people driven and knows, needs, wants to be involved with setting up a podcast for young people to talk through what is happening in their lives. Her mantra "just shred it' shines through and shows up in how to commit, not being afraid to fall and getting up over and over again... incredible life skills that we can use to lift ourself as well as others!
I hope you enjoy Emily's WOO - and how she wins others over! She has an attitude of gratitude that is infectious.
To Connect with Emily:
LI: linkedin.com/in/eemilybrown
INSTA: em_dennis
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
When you meet Kel, you instantly feel the energy and expertise he has for all things 'people' - genuine connections and how to find freedom and time to live a rich and fulfilling life. Isn't that what most of us aspire to?
Kel's experience in growing startups into highly successful businesses is a story worth listening to especially as he readily shares some of his life and work experiences that turned out to be defining challenges.
Listen in as we talk about his daily mantra of making others happy and being able to put a smile on their face! We talk about how significant life experiences such as his major health and overall wellbeing issues triggered some major life and relationship changes as well as retiring for all of two weeks!
Kel sees the 'big picture' for business owners who are failing to thrive and feeling intense pressure in their work and personal life. The Hub of Transformation is the result of his personal quest in recognising who he was and how he was actually behaving. Utilising technology for gaining time and freedom is Kel's speciality, proof being in the recognition he has received internationally.
Enjoy Kel's openess and honesty, his 'thriving' life and businesses, great sense of humour and passion for making people happy. A transformation recipe for productivity that includes consideration for others not just yourself!
To connect with Kel: URLs: transformhub.com.au (Company) kelvinholliday.com (Personal) LI: linkedin.com/in/kelvinholliday
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Listeners our guest this episode is Faris Aranki and you will quickly get to know that he has a good sense of humour as well!
Originally trained as a school teacher, Faris has explored many continents sparking a curiosity and love of culture and diversity. Leaving teaching and working in the corporate world eventually led him to starting up his own business.
Listen in as we talk about his father as role model, the insights he gained from business and organisations who didn't followup on their strategic advice and directions to the brilliant 'war games' that build teams and collaboration.
Faris shares a number of his personal self awareness strategies, some favourite questions that help to unravel repeated reactions and behaviours and his success formula, the latest books on his bedside table, and how to 'chunk' your day into 6 parts for active learning.
Success = IQ + EQ + FQ - his working formula that adds FQ for focus. We know you will enjoy!
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To connect with Faris: Email: faris@shiageto.com URL: shiageto.com farisaranki.medium.com/ LI: linkedin: linkedin.com/in/farisaranki
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Kory Sherland has real grit and our conversation this episode is one many of you will be inspired by. Kory, through her story of health and wellbeing challenges related to her chronic disability and autism, shares how to go out into the world and make an impact even when you only have a one or two hours per day to work on your dream.
Listen in as we discuss her disabilities that have become her 'thriving' mechanism, through application and understanding of how her life challenges are a gift to create a life that works for you and be able to share with many others.
Kory shares her meditation practice that has been mastered over 20 years, how she has authored 6 books, including Vegans are Cool: Plant Powered Women; Plant Powered Men; Golden Age of Politics (written under the name of Kathy Divine, available on Amazon)
Now Kory's focus is on working alongside autistic adults in a variety of ways from 1:1 coaching and mentoring, group sessions and her Autietalk Academy with programs for adult thriving now under development.
Kory has a special type of 'grit' and resilience that she has been able to manage and develop with support and is very vocal in encouraging us all to 'live our small lives in a bigger context'.
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To Connect with Kory: Email: kory@autietalk.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/korysherland/ URL: www.autietalk.net
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Listen in as Dr. Jo Aschenbrenner shares her remarkable story of intergenerational trauma and experiencing burnout after working in a law firm for 20 years and how now she looks at the daily joys and bumps we all can resonate with. Truely an inspirational story to date of love, patience, seeking assistance and creating a powerful program for women,
We talk about how: 1.You can change. Period. "You can shift your mindset to goal setting and to joyful achiever mode. You can be bold and humble at the same time. The power is yours!" 2. It’s worth discovering your power as it is the beginning of personal change. Power, for Jo means a)Influence over others. Achieving your own goals even if they are in conflict with the goals and interests of other people. b) Self-Efficacy. Living your true Self / Higher Self / healthy Self. 3. Change takes time, because you have to rewire your brain. And you can do it!
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To contact with Jo: Email: hello@mojocoaching.de Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jo.aschenbrenner/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealth.mojo/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaschenbrenner/
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Such a delight to have Bron Williams as our guest for this podcast episode of Thriving Matters.
Thriving in life isn't easy every day and Bron shares significant life changes that have been instrumental in who she is today and why she does what she does. Bron was glowing throughout our conversation, her work and life radiating synergy and love.
Listen in as we discuss why its critical to: * understand the importance of knowing what drives us – and how to identify those drivers, * recognise the need to honour our needs before trying to meet the needs and expectations of others, and * seeing the power in articulating our values and using them as guides in our relationships and decision-making.
You will here us talk poetry, a brilliant 'earlybird' morning 'thrive routine' that set her day up, metpahors and images about 'digging out' and superheros - its got the works! Bron also shares her Mentoring Roundtable Program for Women and her Keynote Speaking.
You will love her passionate mantra - "You are your own best asset!" Trust it!
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To Connect with Bron: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bron-williams/ URL:bronwilliams.com Email: info@bronwilliams.com
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
What a privilege it was talking to Junie and sharing in her deliberate quest of understanding people and culture that has led her to where she is today.
Junie has always believed that if you understand the systems in which you live in and how they dictate what you’ll benefit from or miss out on, then you can design and imagine endless solutions to your wildest dreams.
And, wild dreams she has lived, to say the least: ranked in the top 50 employees in banking in Canada, liaised with public relations and media in India to raise awareness for mining workers’ rights and micro-businesses led by women in India, taught English to speakers of other languages in México and China, and co-designed health programs in remote and rural communities in the Northern Territory (Australia).
Listen in as we talk about her Ironman quests, and how now, she has broken into the tech industry (as a non-tech) by tapping into her entrepreneurial spirit to start seeing better representation in product design. Junie has a wild goal to remove biases in the design of products and technology and she shares her personal beliefs about 'fear' and 'daring to try'. Remember to keep moving forward when yiu think you're not!
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To Connect with Junie: Email: hello@propelinnovations.co Twitter: propel_ux Instagram: propelinnovations LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/junie-baptiste-poitevien/
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Who do you know that has journeyed to 45 different countries? I admit to feeling just a touch envious! Our guest this episode is Alex Blake, an international best selling author, editor, intuitive coach and mentor, entrepreneur and mum of two lads.
Alex is all about the journey and travelling is an incredible gateway to exploring not only a different culture but also yourself - your values, beliefs and assumptions that either block us or spur us on to becoming more than we are at this moment in time.
Listeners, you will thoroughly enjoy how Alex has mined diamonds, managed multi-million-dollar construction projects during a 25-year career as a mining engineer, trekked Mount Kilimanjaro, and edited 17 bestselling books – yet her greatest achievements may be surmounting the challenges of parenting. Alex shares her truth, her vulnerabilites and her curosity mindset that has enabled her to unlock stories that shine.
Listen in as we discuss the increbible power of self awareness to take charge of your own destiny and live the life you love. Alex believes that everything is a choice - that 'truth' can be revealing, confronting and exhilarating, and by using your intuition to reveal the truth in your heart you are able to DO THAT THING you deeply desire. "Truth provides you freedom to be who you are, to share your gifts with others, to live from your heart. That is what brings abundance, joy, adventure and love."
We also talk about her pathway from engineering to book publishing and the incredible value of each of our stories. Everyone is on their own journey and may not think their story is compelling or unique or worth sharing. However, when we share stories, we give others a glimpse of inspiration. We plant a seed. You don’t have to know the outcome all the time - just keep following what is in your heart and that is what will lead you to living and creating all that you love. It can be challenging to stick to your path and not be distracted by all the noise, conditioning and beliefs. But we ONLY get this one life and it’s ours to live it our way.
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To connect with Alex: Email: alex@diamondstories.au URL: www.diamondstories.au/
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Our guest this episode has an incredible reputation in that proceeds her, Therese Tarlinton is a 'thriving gal' who has had an incredible influence in the marketing and branding world, developing collaborations to create partnerships that 'blow your socks off!' Her new book, SWAP: Marketing Without Money recipe is a must read especially post covid where there has been huge movement away from the corporate world into entrepreneurship.
Therese and I chat about her daily thriving 'me time' that spurs her creative and innovative thinking about how partnering with another brand could just be the tonic you both need. its simple really - just pick up the phone with a brand you admire and start with "What can we do together?"
I know you will enjoy Therese's infectious optimism and simple affirmations and strategies that are guaranteed to make you and them better together.
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To connect with Therese: Email: ttarlinton@gmail.com LI: linkedin.com/in/therese-tarlinton URL: theresetarlinton.com linktr.ee/theresetarlinton
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Leaders are all around us with extraordinary heart and soul and Jade Hughes, our guest this episode is a sensational gift to us all.
A young mum who balances multiple roles and responsibilities, Jade knows how challenging it can be to thrive in different areas of life and she shares some of her practical advice and inspiration with me as we talk about resiliency, a deep desire to learn, and how 'kindness' is a core value and pillar of the way she wants to show up daily.
Jade founded the Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation of Australia (NFP) in honour of her beautiful mum who was diagnosed with GBS when Jade was 1 year old and her advocacy for those affected today 'sparks the fire" in her. Coming to Australia at 22 years of age was a huge move, starting afresh with a mindset that didn't focus on limiting beliefs but on kindness - "there is good in us and it's good for us!"
Listen in as we hope you enjoy this energising and poignant conversation about leading self to lead others, seeking out mentors and the right people to surround yourself with and nourishing your curiosity and desire to learn and live more each day.
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To connect with Jade: Email: jade.parsons@guillainbarresyndrome.org jade@redstonegroup.com.au LI: linkedin.com/in/jade-parsons-8bb71440
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
This is the second conversation Kerry and I have had which I thought was too important not to have! Why you ask?
Kerry's new best seller is right 'on the money' as it looks deeply into 'How To Heal A Workplace' and is backed up with current post covid research that showcases that 80% of workplaces have a toxic culture.
We discuss many things but most importantly, Kerry references women who are experiencing burnout at higher rates than men, identified from their challenges in being able to speak up. Kerry uses many examples of her work case studies to show that burnout can be used to great effect as it makes women better people leaders. Love the above the line thinking!
Listen in as we talk differences in generational communication, lack of soultion focused problem solving, expanding our self awareness skills and being more open to 'difference and diversity'. "When we understand ourselves as a system, we can self actualise and do things to assist ourself. Understanding what is a 'normal response' and what is a 'perception of threat' can move us from feeling that everything is 'black and white' to 'a rainbow' of options and strategies.
Curious to know what insights you gaines from our passionate conversation!
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To connect with Kerry:
Email: kerryhoward@psychnexus.com.au
LI: linkedin.com/in/chief-mental-health-advisor
URL: kerryannhoward.com
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Would you believe I have two brilliant gals as our guests in this episode of Thriving Matters, Angela and Cristina! I have recently met both these gals face to face in Sydney which was incredible. So of course I booked them up for a double header - I hope you enjoy!
Working together is an absolute joy for these two as they have created the lifestyle and workstyle that gives them meaning and freedom. I asked the girls to give us some background to how they came together to do what they are doing now. Would you believe they were best friends before they became co-founders!
So listen in as we chat about how they have found a way to work together, structured a model that suits them and how they are able to thrive in life and work. Their secret sauce is all about people! Covid gave them an opportunity to try something new - honesty, trust and having fun working together.
We talked about the anchors or drivers of family and relationships, how their self awareness assisted in re aligning daily with their values, goals and purpose.
A daily question the girls ask - Why do you decide to do the job you do? You will be interested in what Cristina and Angela are reading as well - an eclectic selection with laughter! You won't be disappointed with the "Ignite Your Offer" gift we featured.
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
About Cristina Castro:
International commercial strategies and non-sales people trainer turn Offer Validation Coach. Since the start of Cristina's career, she has connected with people to solve problems and find win-win options. Networking, meeting new people, and listening to problems while finding solutions. I've built billion-dollar businesses and closed multi million dollar deals doing this throughout the world.
Cristina is Co-Owner of Grow Your Brand With Impact
To connect with Cristina:
LI: linkedin.com/in/cristina-castro-reyes
URL: growyourbrandwithimpact.com
Email: inspire@growyourbrandwithimpact.com
About Angela Tsai:
'Everything begins with clarity'. Angela is an Offer Expert, marketer and coach, who uses deep listening & intuitive selling™️ methods to help business owners clarify and break down exactly what it is that they are selling, validating their offer and building the confidence to fly in the marketplace.
Angela the founder and CEO of Grow Your Brand With Impact, and have spent my entire career listening and connecting dots. Also, Co-creator of Ignite Your Offer, which teaches solopreneurs to create, communicate and sell offers their market wants...effortlessly and naturally.
To connect with Angela:
LI: linkedin.com/in/angelatsai1
URL: growyourbrandwithimpact.com/
Email: hello@growyourbrandwithimpact.com
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
When you listen in to this episode, Darren Saul will blow your mind with his energy and enthusiasm for business owners in how to keep things fresh!
Darren has a rich background in IT, marketing, photography and how these three skill and knowledge areas have a synergy that enables 'playing with perspective' and how positivity, optimism and realism can boost your confidence to thrive when you are frozen or blocked.
Listen in as Darren talks about where his inspiration comes from and how 'magical moments' can be manifested and anticipated so we accept the gift that they are and be present in a mindful process where ever we are in our day or across the world.
Darren shares his precious daily routine that starts with coffee at 5.30am, checking his email, socials and marketing followed by a walk or run in a 2 hour block - this is his daily creative process.
Darren has some strong advice for any of us starting something new like a side hustle, give it time and do it on the side first until you know it has the potential to grow! Don't forget to checkout 'Playing With Perspective - the Suspended Animation' podcast where he chat to loads of cool people about loads of cool stuff i.e photography and other!
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To connect with Darren:
Email: darren@suspendedanimation.com.au
URL: www.suspendedanimation.com.au
LI: linkedin.com/in/suspendedanimation
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Ben asks himself these question every day "What can I do next? How will I do it?"
Then at the end of the day, cooks dinner for the family and walks the dog!
Ben and I have known each other for a number of years and our conversations never cease to be invigorating and stimulating. Ben is in the business of utilising technology and collaborative learning through logistics to reach as many thirsty young minds, parents and teachers opening up the world of STEM, Space, Technology and Gaming to broader appreciation and experiential learning.
Listen in as we cover a number of side topics that are impacting on what educational experiences our younger generations have access to and what advice and information we need to consider when using technology for learning and leisure.
Ben asks" where are our children's brains hanging out?"
What could an AI Guardian do to safe guard our future generations?
How grounded are we in our daily thriving?
I loved our conversation! If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To Connect with Ben:
Email: ben.newsome@fizzicseducation.com.au
URL: fizzicseducation.com.au
LI: linkedin.com/in/ben-newsome-cf-frsa-03169734
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
This episode our Thriving Matters conversation is with Chris Bantock who has had a strong career in the corporate world of sales, digital marketing and business creation working with companies like Microsoft, HP and Phillips before founding Agency Local.
Agency Local is a support community promoting collaboration, insight and inspiration assisting smaller agencies from freelance to larger sub £1 million agencies.
Listen in as we talk about how Chris re-engineered himself and his career, leaning into being like the 'white rabbit' in Alice in Wonderland! A family man and avid cyclist, Chris shares that not everyday is smooth, there are bumps that can de-rail the best of intentions however keeping perspective on what you are aiming to do provides the grounding for a positive outlook.
With 15 years experience running a marketing agency from inception to sale, Chris shares this knowledge with his clients to help them improve themselves as leaders of their businesses and to grow their business to the levels they desire.
Chris believe that every business should be run as if it was going to be sold tomorrow (even if it is not). A solid business provides the right foundations for long term growth.
Chris knows that it's not just about the business - it's also about the owner so his mentoring and coaching assists owners focus on their mental strength, positive mindset as well as pure business skills all with the support of a pro-active community.
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To contact with Chris:
Email: chris@agencylocal.co.uk
URL: www.agencylocal.co.uk
LI: linkedin.com/in/chrisbantock
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Our guest Nikki Cali is all about not conforming but creating her own solutions and you will hear how she has done that all throughout her interesting career.
Listen in to these insightful gems - all about THRIVING in life and work - and I bet you'll be tempted to reflect on your own story as well.
Nikki expands her ideas, by listening to her intuition and then protects them to take away the pressure with gratitude and collaborative practices. Love Nikki's 'thriving' trust in herself and those she works alongside:
- Understanding how our brains are easily influenced to turn to the negatives, so
sharing the importance to concentrate on the path ahead. Keeping your aim on the target. - Trust your intuition and know you can change course any time. Sometimes we
have to slow down, swerve, or even take a complete turn. Read the signs, always
be aware of your environment. - Collaboration is the most important thing to take note of and most of all
understand that collaboration has many definitions. - Competition is healthy, but collaboration is where you grow.
- Teach your brain to CONCENTRATE ON WHAT TO DO and you will move
forward. - Observe what and who is around you and acknowledge your “team” be it in business or those supporting you.
- Most importantly remember to smile inside and out.
Check out her WISDOME platform!
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
To Connect with Nikki:
Email: nikkic@wisdome.com.au
URL:www.wisdome.com.au
LI: linkedin.com/in/nikki-cali
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Phoebe is all about educating and simplifying your money life! her heart- centred approach to leading her team and offering much needed professional learning for women who have experienced massive financial change over the last four years .
Phoebe and I talk about being financially stable so we can make better decisions, experience less stress and feel confidence in our business and life decisions and plans.
Her book " The Happy Money Journey" is the result of her work experience in the banking and mortgage world. We explore her daily thriving habits and those she has encouraged with her team and Sky, the dog. Covid significantly influenced her view and her career experience of 'climbing the ladder' to such an extent that autocratic leadership is no longer encouraged in all she does.
We share the coaching way of leading the team, always asking about the person first - careful questions bring out how the team is travelling and how they can support each other when under pressure. Phoebe has developed her own small group coaching for women entrepreneurs with a special lens on women +50 years who are 'stressed and stetched'. Check out her instagram 'Happy Monday' posts as well.
If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
Contact Phoebe:
LI: linkedin.com/in/phoebeblamey
URL: cloverfinancial.com.au
Facebook.com/cloverfinancialsolutions
Contact Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Jean Adams is a Business Mentor and Empowerment Coach. She is obsessed with empowering women in their 50s, 60s and 70s to confidently step in their potential and magnificence so they can achieve their dreams and goals for their business and their lives.Listen in as Jean shares how she has adapted quickly to business and life transitions, having spent over 30 years working in numerous corporate careers and industries, as well as having lived in many towns and cities throughout New Zealand and Australia. We also reflect on the the last 3 years in particular with rapid change and disruption to work and life experience and how we can develop a realistic and optimistic mindset with support and community.Jean resonates deeply with "be the change you want to see in the world." GandhiYou will enjoy her quirky sense of humour, her deep reflection on values that enables her to equip the women who she mentors with the tools, habits and strategies that enable them to move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity, so they can transform their business and achieve success on their terms.Jean mentors women globally and all sessions are held online via Zoom.If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
Jean is a Business Mentor and Empowerment Coach. She is obsessed with empowering women in their 50s, 60s and 70s to confidently step in their potential and magnificence so they can achieve their dreams and goals for their business and their lives.Contact Jean:linkedin.com/in/jeanadamsempowermentURL: jeanadams.com.au Contact Carrie:Email: carrie@carriebenedet.comURL: www.carriebenedet.comLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Our guest is none other than Louise Williams, an 'ordinary gal doing some extra-ordinary things in life and work' specialising in 'transforming' people into the best versions of themselves through psychology and headshot photography. Listen in as Louise shares her 'thriving' practices that have become part of her journey through the joy and grief of life. Her unique guidance gift helps create the space for her clients to be real- not coming across as the hero but as the guide for their own clients.Louise talks about what we need to develop in ourselves and our younger generations - the 'space to grow forward' 18mths from now' and how being 'opinionated with heart' (not ego) is the gritty fuel we all need to become Truely Boldly You! If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!
About Louise:
With over 20 years’ experience helping people transform into the best version of themselves, I leverage my skills in Personal Branding and as a past Psychologist and Photographer to lead clients through Jungian identity methodology and help them become the best version of themselves. Most clients I work with are looking for a unique and deep experience to help them achieve meaningful, sustainable and personal transformation.
Contact Louise: Email: louise@louise-williams.com.au Mobile: 0402283219 https://www.louise-williams.com.au/personal-branding/ https://www.louise-williams.com.au/ignite-the-future-you/Contact Carrie:To connect with Carrie:Email: carrie@carriebenedet.comURL: www.carriebenedet.comLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
An early morning conversation with Nic (Nicole) Stewart is just the thing for our Thriving Matters Podcast listeners and what a story of tenacity and thriving we have for you as well. Picture in your mind an Equestrian athlete with Olympic dreams, Nic was an ambitious athlete who in 2008 had a significant accident that broke her confidence not her bones. So how do you come back from that? Listen is as Nic shares how she did use her raw vulnerability to shift her mindset and reframe her perception to 'choose' her new evolution - something I know we all are interested in learning about. In 2016 her major burnout was a turning point to understanding trauma especially for high achieving women, and her impetus for working specifically on the essence and quality of feminimity, effects of stress on the body and our inner heart and emotions. I hope you enjoy this sensational conversation, Nic know has launched her 5 point Masterclass Series - 'The Deeply Satisfied Woman' which she believes is her best work on being courageously honest about ourself! Enjoy this 'Doorway to Endless Gifts' with Nic and I. All podcast host love a little love so share this with someone you think may enjoy the topic and don't forget to subscribe to #thrivingmatterspodcast for the next human-centred 'thriving' conversation!
About Nicole:
Over the last 11 years Nicole has coached, supported and led workshops for thousands of women, combining her experience in elite level equestrian sports and training in spiritual and somatic coaching, facilitation, life and business coaching, feminine eros, professional dance and cognitive performance psychology.
Nicole works globally with ambitious and high achieving women such as executives, business owners, athletes and medical professionals through individual mentoring and group programs, and is passionate and enthusiastic about supporting them to create their Deeply Satisfying Life.
Nicole's contact details:LI: linkedin.com/in/nic-stewartEmail: nic@nicolestewart.coach Carrie's contact details:Email: carrie@carriebenedet.comMobile: +61 438 399 881URL: https://www.carriebenedet.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/Twitter: @carriebenedetFB: @carriebenedetcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingmatters/
This is our 100th episode of Thriving Matters Podcast and our conversation today involves a camera, backpack and an incredible dose of curiosity! Chris Ireland believes in an 'all access pass to life' and his story to date is one of resilience, creativity, grit and generosity - he is supercharged to learn about people and his camera provides the equipment he needs to share other peoples stories with a view to the future of humanity and community responsibility. Listen in as we talk about thriving in life, change and purpose underlined by deep family and social justice values.Chris is most proud of his newly launched fine art business, Platina Editions (www.platinaeditions.com). Also, the completion of a ten year self funded photographic project called All Things Considered (www.atcexhibition.com.au)We chat about some defining life and career moments including being mentored, having major back surgery, Erin's (partner) stroke and cathartic response to photograph the family during her recovery. A fabulous conversation about rethinking our lifework balance, learning to adjust creatively and 'bringing the world in' so we can reimagine the joy in our life.A key message: "See the good in people, and give more than you ask in return. We’ve all had a tough trot, but let’s come out better. Better humans, more connection, more focused on things that matter." If you get an opportunity check out Chris's work and exhibitions - they are incredibly provocative and mindful at the same time. Don't forget to share this episode with your colleagues, family and friends and subscribe so you don't miss our next guests!!Christopher’s Profile:
Chris is a Sydney based commercial photographer and artist. As well as shooting
ad campaigns for Uber, Telstra, Canon, Samsung and The Australian Defence Force,
Chris uses photographic exhibitions to raise our social awareness of emotionally
sensitive issues. To contact Chris:
LI: linkedin.com/in/christopher-ireland-a3587639www.christopherireland.net (Personal)www.atcexhibition.com.au (Social Awareness Project)www.thepoolcollective.com (Company)Twitter: irelandfutureTo contact Carrie:Www.carriebenedet.comEmail: carrie@carriebenedet.comTwitter: @carriebenedetInstagram: @carrie_becedetLinkedin: Carrie BenedetFacebook: www.facebook.com/carriebenedet
Listeners you know when you 'bump ' into someone who 'thrives' in adversity and intentionally conscious life and work! Cathy Dimarchos is one such gal and in this episode of #thrivngmatterspodcast we give significant reverence to 'listening'. Cathy has 35 years of people business in her treasure chest and she is so very open to sharing her stories of self awareness and growth that this could be a masterclass!Listen in as we talk about the notion of 'paying forward' (Live, Eat and Breathe) and how this mindset is crucial to what our youth needs to understand their role in humanity's future leadership and evolution. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable is a life work lesson worth developing. Cathy also shares some of her 'non negotiable' thriving habits and her skills of 'leading self' and mitigating risk with a philanthropic outlook - leadership 101! Knowing the difference between “Being conscious”, “Being intentional”and “being intentionally conscious” is explained. Knowing what #impact you are having on the world is a crucial touch point for all Cathy does. We hope you enjoy this conversation - an ordinary gal doing some 'extra-ordinary' things in life and work! All podcast host love a little love so share this with someone you think may enjoy the topic and don't forget to subscribe to #thrivingmatterspodcast for the next human-centred 'thriving' conversation!Cathy's contact details: LI: linkedin.com/in/cathy-dimarchos-0218a090URL: solutions2you.com.au Email: cathy@solutions2you.com.auCarrie's contact details: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.comMobile: +61 438 399 881URL: https://www.carriebenedet.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/Twitter: @carriebenedetFB: @carriebenedetcoachInstagram: Carrie Benedet
Listeners you know when you 'bump ' into someone who 'thrives' in adversity and intentionally conscious life and work! Cathy Dimarchos is one such gal and in this episode of #thrivngmatterspodcast we give significant reverence to 'listening'.
Cathy has 35 years of people business in her treasure chest and she is so very open to sharing her stories of self awareness and growth that this could be a masterclass!
Listen in as we talk about the notion of 'paying forward' (Live, Eat and Breathe) and how this mindset is crucial to what our youth needs to understand their role in humanity's future leadership and evolution. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable is a life work lesson worth developing.
Cathy also shares some of her 'non negotiable' thriving habits and her skills of 'leading self' and mitigating risk with a philanthropic outlook - leadership 101! Knowing the difference between “Being conscious”, “Being intentional” and “being intentionally conscious” is explained. Knowing what #impact you are having on the world is a crucial touch point for all Cathy does.
We hope you enjoy this conversation - an ordinary gal doing some 'extra-ordinary' things in life and work!
All podcast host love a little love so share this with someone you think may enjoy the topic and don't forget to subscribe to #thrivingmatterspodcast for the next human-centred 'thriving' conversation!
Cathy's contact details: LI: linkedin.com/in/cathy-dimarchos-0218a090 URL: solutions2you.com.au Email: cathy@solutions2you.com.au
Carrie's contact details: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com Mobile: +61 438 399 881 URL: https://www.carriebenedet.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/ Twitter: @carriebenedet FB: @carriebenedetcoach Instagram: Carrie Benedet
Listeners you know when you 'bump ' into someone who 'thrives' in adversity and intentionally conscious life and work! Cathy Dimarchos is one such gal and in this episode of #thrivngmatterspodcast we give significant reverence to 'listening'.
Cathy has 35 years of people business in her treasure chest and she is so very open to sharing her stories of self awareness and growth that this could be a masterclass!
Listen in as we talk about the notion of 'paying forward' (Live, Eat and Breathe) and how this mindset is crucial to what our youth needs to understand their role in humanity's future leadership and evolution. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable is a life work lesson worth developing.
Cathy also shares some of her 'non negotiable' thriving habits and her skills of 'leading self' and mitigating risk with a philanthropic outlook - leadership 101! Knowing the difference between “Being conscious”, “Being intentional” and “being intentionally conscious” is explained. Knowing what #impact you are having on the world is a crucial touch point for all Cathy does.
We hope you enjoy this conversation - an ordinary gal doing some 'extra-ordinary' things in life and work!
All podcast host love a little love so share this with someone you think may enjoy the topic and don't forget to subscribe to #thrivingmatterspodcast for the next human-centred 'thriving' conversation!
Cathy's contact details: LI: linkedin.com/in/cathy-dimarchos-0218a090 URL: solutions2you.com.au Email: cathy@solutions2you.com.au
Carrie's contact details: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com Mobile: +61 438 399 881 URL: https://www.carriebenedet.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/ Twitter: @carriebenedet FB: @carriebenedetcoach Instagram: Carrie Benedet
Our conversation with Ludwina is truly inspiring! I do hope you enjoy her story to date and why and how The Room Xchange came into being.
FACT: Did you know that currently in Australia, there are 13.5 million unused spare rooms in 10 million homes? Tune into this incredible housing initiative and its potential to bring a village together!
Ludwina's genius and No.1 strength are all about ACHIEVING in whatever she does whilst also believing that a 'no HAVE TO' day, is crucial to her well-being and work-life balance.
Listen in as we share in Ludwina's thriving habits, based firmly on wisdom and experience, the interests that she has just taken up, like oil painting and other habits she has nurtured over many years as an entrepreneur, CEO, Mum, partner, and cancer survivor.
If you enjoyed the conversation, every podcaster loves a little love, so share with your family, friends, and colleagues and subscribe to #thrivingmatterspodcast on all platforms.
Contact Ludwina:
Twitter - @ludwinadautovic @theroomxchange
Instagram - @theroomxchange @artbyludwina
Linkedin - @LudwinaDautovic @TheRoomXchange
Self discovery can be a life time pursuit and with all the bumps along the way, it becomes even more precious and more purposeful. Our guest, Kelley Wacher has a contagious smile and disposition that is infectious! With a career history of working in travel and hospitality, Kelley decided to commence her own business a little over 12 years ago and 'hasn't looked back!" With a personal and professional suite that includes Life, Business and Executive Coaching, NLP, DISC and Strengths Kelley brings these to life through her unique style and wicked sense of humour. Some would say that her 'magic wand' is indeed full of empowering, 'can do' spells and potions! Listen in as we explore 'thriving' in uncertainty and adversity, through career change and personal growth to finding what you need not necessarily what you want. If you would like to know more about Kelley and her work: linkedin.com/in/kelleywacher7 corporatemagic.com.au or kelley@corporatemagic.com.au
Join Luke Buesnel as we discover that he is an 'explorer of life' and the telling of his story has bought him to the entrepreneur space that he is totally embracing!
Tune is to our conversation where we find a few common connections, have a laugh at the coincidences and talk a 'hero's journey' that we all can reasonate with.
Luke has stepped through his career changes, boosting his resiliency skills into super powers he needed to 'back himself' when the chips were down.
Listen in as we learn, I'm sure you will be inspired about his insights and learnings and importance of telling stories and how to tell a great one!. How resilience (and never backing down) is the key to building a business. And how Story League started from where many listeners will currently be – frustrated, angry and undervalued in a corporate job… until he was sacked, and went out on his own.
Luke also shares that a table tennis table, video games, or a monthly in-house barista don’t make culture. Culture is what you do and how you behave when nobody is looking.
I hope you enjoy our conversation! Every podcaster loves a little love, so share this with someone who you think will benefit and enjoy and leave a review on their fav podcast platform.
Email: luke@storyleague.com.au URL: storyleague.com.au LI: linkedin.com/in/luke-buesnel-46590250
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
"Life is too short for anyone to be spending their time, grieving and suffering - Yes it is as simple as that!"
Karen Chaston knows that if you feel that there is something missing in your life maybe that something is you!
A life changing event in July 2011 with the death of her 27 yrs old son Dan created a totally new space for Karen to understand people more.
So how did she renew her focus after this sudden and cruel shock? Listen in as we share how we really don't know how to deal with loss and significant change in our journey of life and how it's possible to love despite despair and pain.
Karen shares her 9 areas of life and the Five Step Process that makes the loss easier to manage, an empowering process: 1. Stop 2. Accept 3. Identify (forgiveness) 4. Complete acknowledgement (out loud) 5. Pivot for a deep dive (new possibiities)
"The gift is not in the loss- it comes after wards when you unravel the loss..."
I hope you enjoy our conversation with Karen, an exceptional person and leader! Every podcaster loves a little love, so share this with someone who you think will benefit and enjoy and leave a review on their fav podcast platform.
To connect with Karen: URL: thechastoncentre.com/ URL: karenchaston.com/ Email: karen@karenchaston.com.au LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/empowerwomen/
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Sandy McDonald talks about the power of stories to change lives. Sandy loves to knit and share the world of creation for good!
Over 43 years of being in business, Sandy's heart-centred approach to life and work is all based on the purpose of better communication, whether you are an author, speaker, coach and trainer.
Coming to Australia in 1984 from Africa, Sandy lives her passion that 'stories' must land where they are meant too. Her speciality audience is middle grade learners and readers and with three grandchildren, her judges, her stories hit the mark.
Listen is as we share Sandy's story... you'll here about the Knitter's Square, bushfires, grandchildren, and how Sandy's values have influenced her life work in all she does! A great sense of humour as well as humility, Sandy coins her own 'good storytelling chemicals' - oxytocin + cortisol = "oxisil" which we could say are the heart and soul of her true being.
I hope you enjoy our conversation! Every podcaster loves a little love, so share this with someone who you think will benefit and enjoy and leave a review on their fav podcast platform.
To connect with Sandy: Email: sandy@sandymcdonald.com URL: sandymcdonald.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyamcdonald/
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Our guest is Raj Nathoo, Business Coach, who is a Certified International Business Coach, Trainer and Certified Advisor.
Raj shares his personal story of leaving Sth Aftrica and migrating to Australia in 2003 for the long term benefits of his family. Raj experienced first hand the effects of apartheid and racism first hand which led to him seeking a new beginning.
Starting as an entrepreneurial accountant in his adolescent years, thriving in life and work has been a rich experience for Raj across all areas of business. Being supported by his extended family, trust underpins the way Raj builds and supports relationships in life and work.
Listen in as we talk about Raj's motivation and main interest in “people” strengthened by years of working in coaching and learning and development.
'Helping others in their business or career starts with understanding what motivates you.' People make organisations work…having the right people is the difference!
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To connect with Raj:
Email: Raj.nathoo@keyactlearn.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajnathoo/
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LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
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When you meet Courtenay Hickey you will instantly connect with her - a vibrant young Australian entrepreneur, passionate about mental health and how we can support our youth through education - 'Thriving Matters' that are so close to the wellbeing of our younger generation!
As we share her life story to date, listen in to how Courtenay has created a circle of support around herself and her purpose where gratitude -'shifting her heart'- has made a difference to thinking more optimisically.
“Your tongue has incredible power, and we must be mindful of what we speak over ourselves.”
Learn about the program Courtenay has developed and is now facilitating -Lines Within - a Mental Wellbeing Program and the heart behind it.
'We all go through seasons where our mental wellbeing can be impacted, and we all know someone that may be struggling with their mental health.'
Courtenay is passionate about equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools while they are in High School. This is typically when we start dealing with stress and anxiety, plus it can set them up well for their years post-school.
Courtenay shares some tips and tricks of what she currently does most days - daily journalling, moving her body and 10 minutes of silence to keep and maintain her own mental wellbeing. Understanding her own past has paved the way for her to be in this position today. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
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To connect with Courtenay visit: Email: courtenay@lineswithin.com URL: courtenay@lineswithin.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtenay-hickey-475645117/
To connect with Carrie: Email: carrei@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Jody and I have a fab conversation about thriving through it all! After 30 years in the corporate world, Jody now works with heavy equipment, in earthmoving and rail. Kicking off the 'high heels for high viz' Jody now drives coal trains in Queensland, Australia.
Settle in and enjoy her new passion, the reasons behind her decision to apply for her new career after 8 months of rejections and how this has grown into a passion to support women in diverse industries. You will not be disappointed!
Recently Jody has received a Mumspreneur Award, become a published author of ' High Heels to Hi Vis" and hosts a radio show - a true 'Glo Getter' here in Australi and USA,
Learn about Jody's 'Yes you can" perspective on life, her vision to work with women at all levels especially targetting of senior leadership roles. How you thrive in life and work can take a few blows and consistency pops up as a must do strategy to embed.
We discuss how diversity in your team is essential to building a 'positive potluck culture' that helps with uncertainity and change and reinforce confidence for a new venture ahead. Don't keep this episode tp yourself!
You can find Jody via:
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodysainsbury/ Website: kickasswomen.com.au/ Email: jody@kickasswomen.com.au
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Experiencing racism, sexism and bullying in her corporate experience, Gloria Tabi has a deep sense of community responsibility and service.
A research specialist in Social Analysis on Race, Social Inequalities and Anti-Racism, Gloria is newly published author of 'Inclusive Teams & Workplaces' and founder of Voice Everyday Racism as well as Managing Director of Everyday Inclusion. Gloria is a Black African Australian woman, a proud mum of 4 who loves the 'joy' her family gives her eveyday day.
Join us as we explore Gloria's strong sense of volunteering and fundraising, her involvement in P&C leadership roles as well as her experience working in corporate Australia.
Gloria's has a strong message about valuing the distinctive differences in each workplace team and their abilities that enrich an inclusion and diversity culture that our world needs to acknowledge and amplify.
Gloria has 10 Blind Spots every manager needs to know to create equity and inclusion for high performing teams - don't miss these!
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To contact Gloria: LI: linkedin.com/in/gloriatabi Website: everydayinclusion.com.au Email: african.gloria@gmail.com
To know more about Carrie Benedet: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/ Website: www.carriebenedet.com Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
When you get a guest that is described as 'a true entrepreneur.. a gutsy lady boss renowned for tact and her ability to read a room' then you are super curious to meet her and also to have her as a podcast guest!
Jane Vandermeer has two companies, 'Finesse Business Style' and 'Intuitive Whispers', and with her effortless style, she has spanned a very successful fashion business career of over 25 years.
Listen in as we talk about conscious 'thriving' and when Jane was diagnosed with cancer and adrenal fatigue and what wellbeing strategies and changes she trusted herself to manage and benefit from. A confessed 'reformed workaholic', Jane used her superpower of intuition, research, time and energy over a six month period to create and market award winning ethical breast cancer deodorant for women and then a range of Parfum Oils.
Jane shares her absolute belief in being kinder to yourself, letting go of what is not necessary in our day to day busyness and 'muscling up' your heart truth. Being discerning and responsible and actively supporting your network of champions is her 100% brave for living life!
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To connect with Jane visit:
intuitivewhispers.com.au (Company Website)
finessebusinessandstyle.com (Company Website)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janevandermeer/
To connect with Carrie visit:
www.carriebenedet.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
'The Wake' you leave could be your 'Wake-up Call'!
Marie McCarthy has a beautiful Irish lilt when she speaks - but don't let that fox you into thinking that she is petite and demur! In the best possible way, Marie has that 'grit and gumption' that is tenacious, empathetic and creative all at once!
Listen in to this Thriving Matters episode with an Irish lass who specialises in personal and corporate Mindset - using her coaching skills and her unique TTR Method Program (Triple Transformational Results)
We dig into how understanding who you really are is life giving. Knowing how your 'saboteur habits' that you have learnt over many years have a neural highway that you can re learn so you are in control of your self and can understand your motivations better.
Marie shares that her journey to where she is today has involved not one but two significant times where she 'stepped back' to get clarity, got comfortable with her feminine energy and kept learning.
Filling up your buckets isn't over when you reach the rim! Marie is an advocate for NOT saying 'I'll be happy when..." her advice is to 'enjoy the journey not the destination!"
Contact: Marie McCarthy
linkedin.com/in/mariemccarthymindsetcoach
facebook.com/groups/mindsetmasterywithmariemccarthy (Mindset Mastery with Marie)
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'The first thing that I do when I wake up, besides you know, the things that all humans need to do first thing in the morning, is I hop back into bed, and I pick my Kindle up, and I read and I spend, you know, an hour or two reading just for absolute pleasure. So this morning, when I got up, I did that. And then my brain starts ticking. And I start thinking about the things that I have to do for the day. And it's like, my legs swing out of the bed, and my brain is writing the story that's in my head. And it's like, I've got to get out of bed and go and write this before it's gone!"
Our guest this episode, Annette Densham has 35 years in media and has worked on storytelling most of her adult life. Join us as we look at how important our stories are and why being vulnerable is the new sexy - being open to sharing connects us together.
You will love the way Annette uses humour as a life saver, openly says shes swears too much and how to looks bullies straight in the eye - she is totally audicious, real and gutsy. Annette talks about her latest venture, The Audicious Agency - where the brain and heart of business comes together for purpose and passion.
Take Annette's advice...'Don’t wait to get your shit together. Do it now. Why waste a perfectly good life?"
You can find Annette via:
LI: linkedin.com/in/annettedensham
Website: theaudaciousagency.com
Email: annette@theaudaciousagency.com
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Listen in with Gill Holden, a thriving gal of 'faith, hope, love and luck!' who shares her life story to date as well as how she has used adversity and vulnerability to supercharge her 'can do' attitude for success.
Gill reflects on growing up in Dublin in a family of 8 children, the impact of her Dad's death when she was 14 years old and arriving in Australia at 18, until now.
'Success wasn’t a topic in school that we ever learned to cope with or to even understand. Nor was our purpose, how adaptable we would need to be to overcome the challenges that life throws our way, and how by merging our human skills, our passion, and our non-negotiables, we all have the makings of a career path that might lead us to a calling we never knew existed.'
Learn about Gill's 'The 5 A’s Framework: Agility, Adaptability, Accountability, Approach-ability and Awareness' and the truth behind seeking work, finding work, being interviewed and how you always get a chance to interview your potential employer.
Gill's purpose is driven by values of care for others, service and compassion to give people the chance to find their own potential. Gill charges organisations to make a commitment to hiring at least one person who comes to you with nothing but HOPE.
You can find Gillian via:
LI: linkedin.com/in/recruitcoachconsult-cloverlane
Website: cloverlaneconsulting.com (Company Website)
Email: gill@cloverlaneconsulting.com
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An elite athlete in her own right, Larri Wallbridge 'thrives' by putting meaning into BEING 'fit for business and life".
Listen in with Larri and me as we talk about the impact that our 'frame of mind' makes on whatever life throws at us to 'unleash the beast to unleash to create' - a metaphor that is both powerful and gentle.
Larri shares her some of her thriving secret sauce with us like:
- Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by intention.
Unless you are conscious of what you want to create, you cannot focus on it. Then the chance of creating it is literally up to chance.
- Be the Hero of Your Life; not the Victim
When you stop playing the victim, you’ll open your eyes to an entirely new life. A new approach and way of seeing things that is FAR more powerful.
*Healthy and Wealthy from the Inside Out - a few points here!
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You change what’s on the outside by first changing what’s inside.
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If your beliefs, thoughts and actions are “healthy” (fit and respectable), then
you create with the same energy. (and the opposite is true; ugly behaviours can have unhealthy consequences)
If you would like to know more about Larri and her story resonates with you here are her contact details:
LI: linkedin.com/in/larriwallbridge
Website: fitforbusiness.biz (Personal Website)
Email:thrive@fitforbusiness.biz
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Hang onto your seats! Our 'thriving matters' conversation with Chris Heuer is sure to provoke some deep reflection on how to be SOCIAL - how we can add value to the relationship with our self and others for 'the good of the village.'
Having been instrumental in launching The Social Media Club in 2006 and subsequently many startups and think tanks, Chris shares a sense of optimism about our global future and our ability to thrive whilst adapting to rapid change.
Currently Chris is a catalyst at AdHocnium (ad-hock-nee-uhm) where he guides executives and founders into the future of work - for their organisations and for them individually.
Listen in as Chris shares his personal story, style of learning, and how his self awareness has enabled him to build relationships based on 'love, acceptance and freedom.'
We discuss a better view and frame for the wide array of societal and technological changes underway; the notion of 'Waymaking' as a holistic process of professional transformation that paves the way for individuals to give their unique gifts to the world, and forever changing those who they touch with it.
Chris has a sense of optimism about our future, and our ability to 'thrive' as we adapt to the changing world around us while remaining true to who we are, or perhaps, even transcending our best possible selves.
'The ability of smart people to get along is perhaps one of the most important aspects of our ability to create value.'
If you enjoyed this conversation and want to know more about Chris go to:
remotely.global or chrisheuer.com/ (Blog)
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Alexandra André isn't afraid to try and try again! Those who know Alex well, say that she has unwavering optimism and a deep 'urge' to rise up and share her gifts of self with others.
In her book, The Power of Possibility, we actually feel like we joined her for the experiences! Alex shares a variety of 'thriving' habits and big goals that set her up for success in completing five marathons (42kms) and an IRONMAN (3.8kms, 180km ride and 42km run)
Marathons offer an incredible metaphor that Alex is able to apply to her life and work whilst also being a solo parent to her 2 year old. Alex is certain that dedicating the IRONMAN to her dear friend Mads, was a team event, and she encourages us 'not to deny oneself the chance' of experiencing this.
Listen in as we discuss the synchronicities and opportunities that can block or inspire oneself and how we can use setbacks as gifts to focus on the end result. Alex shares some of her visualisation and audio strategies to support her goals and the purpose that drives her self belief. Hopefully you will sense that anything truly is possible, and to take that thought and concept into your own lives.
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To connect with Alexandra visit www.alexandraandre.com
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When you look back over your life and realise you've had a few iterations of becoming you - how do you feel? What have you noticed and what now gives you a hug and a smile each day?
Wendy Lloyd Curley says she is now onto Wendy#4 and enjoying every minute of it! Listen in as we talk about her thriving habits including playing the guitar every day and the mentors who have been instrumental in her life and work. Wendy shares that her 'daily bounce' is knowing that she can make a difference through exploring mindsets.
We share thinking about 'networking' and challenge the mindset that networking is selling - which it definitely is not! 1:1 relationships are a core pillar of connecting for purpose, collaboration and advocacy.
Our conversation visits that we have at this point in history, a remarkable opportunity to harness the digital and electronic tools at our fingertips to nurture more fulfilling 'selfless service' and 'connect to collaborate' ecosystem. This ecosystem includes global mindfulness and listening with intention not distraction so we can be more efficient and healthy in all aspects of our thriving.
For more information contact :
wendy@strategicnetworking.com
carrie@carriebenedet.com
Mia Maze is not content to have only one business! She likes 'changing up' regional community connections to support and benefit women entrepreneurs and business owners in the Bega Valley and regional NSW.
A city bred entrepreneur Mia made it her mission to assist her community to recover from the 2020 bushfires and the ongoing challenges of Covid that are impacting us all.
Listen in as Mia shares her 'greatest challenge and achievement' when given a few days' notice that her fixed term contract was coming to an end and that it would not be renewed due to funding decisions. Covid followed the bushfires of 2020 and my region was heavily affected.
Exhausted from being the voice of help for businesses in her region and political pressure from stakeholders she pivoted her focus on others and launched 2 websites, repositioned herself, re-skilled and completed ICF accredited business coach training.
We talk about the value of being visible, standing up for your values and developing strong community ties, volunteering and joining community and industry boards. Providing a 'sandpit' for women to learn and co-work together turned Mia's priorities to purpose, not profit.
Contact Mia: mia@mazey.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miamaze/
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In this episode with Kerry Howard, award winning author and trauma specialist, we share an understanding that negative (traumatic) experiences are at the basis of all of our problems as human beings, but there is a framework that we can use to understand our behaviour and resolve any situation.
Covid-19 has raised the awareness of how a lack of personal freedom increases feelings of powerlessness, but we need to find a way to empower ourselves to recover rather than only looking outside of ourselves for solutions.
Humans crave connection and we fail each other when not being able to provide it.
Kerry believes that education is the key to unlocking the ability to shift paradigms.
Kerry shares some of the strategies from her 'Self Management System' Framework as well as her book ' The Trouble With Trauma which are practical and based in sound research, practice and experience.
'Survival is Miraculous, but Recovery is a Choice' is Kerry's mantra in life work.
For more information on Kerry's Self Management System :
https://kerryhoward.com.au/
Email: kerryhoward@psychnexus.com.au
LinkedIn: https://kerryhoward.com.au/
It takes 66 days to stick a habit!
Why?
It's a conscious choice that Ashley Bishop shares with us during this episode of Thriving Matters Podcast. Never before has the noise around our 'thriving' been so clear, so strong and so urgent!
Listen in as Ashley shares his commitment to breaking the 3-6 week health kick cycle with consistent implementation strategies and habits that are the basis of his 'thriving in life and work' framework.
Sharing his own story of unhealthy success Ashley shares what he realised was the missing link in his growing business and unhealthy lifestyle - the neuroscience that underlies behaviour change where small actions can led to big transformations.
Ashley shares his 'Do the Work" 3 point habit formula; value of hydration consistency, and daily routine framework that will safeguard you, your business and well-being.
We would love a little love and a review and share on your favourite podcast platform - thankyou!
For more information:
ashley@ashleybishop.co.uk
carrie@carriebenedet.com
How do you work in a business with your significant other?
What strategies do you need to have to keep going and thrive, even in the face of adversity when you live and work together?
These questions are not unfamiliar to anyone in a lead role in business or an organisation. When you are work and life partners, things can get a bit tricky so who better than Suzette Bailey and Craig Thomler to share their 'THRIVING' in life and work partnership in this episode.
Listen in as we talk about balancing what you can change, control and utilise to your benefit so that you can collaborate and thrive in life and work when under change and uncertainty. Living and working in an 'industrial revolution' like the current time doesn't have to be filled with fear. AI is enabling us to embrace
opportunities change is bringing us so coming together in diversity to solve problems and challenges differently means looking outside the box!
Take a moment to ponder these quotes from Suzette and Craig:
'Adversity is the best teacher, it is simply a matter of whether we learn in our
youth or in our old age....The biggest challenges happen when you are achieving success...When you rise above a challenge, you turn a perceived liability into an asset.
If you would like to know about AI and marketing work solutions checkout https://simplemarketing.ai/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzettebailey/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigthomler/
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You will be "stoked' with this 'thriving' conversation with my guest Cheree Stokes.
Cheree shares her life's journey to date as a 'too white not black enough' aboriginal woman who decided she had a choice to smile everyday regardless of what happens in day to day life.
Listen in as Cheree gives us a gift of inspiration and courage to ponder - her family background, growing up with abuse, raising her own four children, realising her artistic creations could be a sustainable business. Cheree takes us on a 'road trip' where she illustrates that we are responsible for our own feelings and we can change our thinking habits and patterns.
'I refuse to let other people win' is a mantra Cheree lives by along with three daily intentions:
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Absolute trust and belief in the universe and her ancestors,
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Being open to lessons or opportunities as a blessing, and
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Gratitude - feeling blest for the life she has.
I hope you enjoy Cheree's story of thriving to date - her journey hasn't finished by a long shot! check out Cheree's work https://www.originalartbycheree.com/about-me.
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Jenn Donovon's manta is 'READY, FIRE, AIM' not the other way around because Jenn believes that the world doesn’t need another person “aiming” to do something – the world needs action takers.
So, grab you drink of choice or your walking shoes and join us as we talk 'thriving' in the entrepreneurial space during not only a global pandemic, but also after experiencing Australian drought, floods, mammoth bushfires and a mouse plague! Welcome to being agile for a community filled with purpose, service and support.
Listen in to a few business gems as Jenn encourages us to 'just adjust our aim as we go along'. It’s never going to be perfect – but until the market tells you they want to buy your product or services, it’s just guesswork. So, put it out there and test, measure and adjust until the market says “yes”!'
Jenn's word of the year for 2021 is 'impact' and we share in her reflections on making an impact as a rural business woman who has bought together a massive online community to support, listen to and mentor each other and thrive in their worklife. Finding your people is crucial to business success.
Jenn has an infectious energy that even goes to nursing the 'poddy lambs' in her home as its winter and too cold for them in the paddocks! Can't you tell I've a smile on my face when she shared this little bit of country life.
To learn more about Jenn and her work reach out at:
☏ 0428 324 149 » jenn@jenndonovan.com.au
Mia Northrop has a message for us all, "There's never been a better time to chase your dreams and seize life! Don't dismiss the idea of your dreams. Ask 'why not me?"
Listen in as our conversation about Mia's thriving habits shares some practical strategies like her MENDSS framework for daily structure and 3 Admin Hacks for clearing the life clutter and brilliant time management! Mia is a firm believer in setting the clarity for what you want to achieve each day along with some fun - aspirational and practical!
Mia shares that a major change in her life led her to falling in love with podcasts and creating useful tools to reduce the day to day suffering of life admin overload especially for women in business so they can 'defend your self time'.
You will leave with a number of great intentional tools to instantly apply to your work and life journey that will make your smile shine. Mia's enthusiasm is infectious and generous. I hope you enjoy this episode.
Thriving with "The Force!"
Jules Brooke bounces out of bed each day because she just loves what she does. 'Shining the Spotlight' on women in business is her passion where her background in PR and fascination with people connections has been the backbone of her thriving through the Global Financial Crisis and the recent Covid 19 Pandemic.
Listen on as Jules shares her story and how her problem solving world view has been a real gift - how it has provided opportunities that spark innovative thinking out of crisis. Her insights into what an unexpected interruption to our way of life and work are creative, human-centred and strongly advocate for sharing expertise and connecting to collaborate.
Her favourite quote currently is "Be the kind of person who mentions someone else's name in a room of opportunities!"
I know you will enjoy this energetic conversation that really illustrates Jules' mantra of 'Letting go to see what happens.' Remember... Your thriving Matters!
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Jules brooke contact details:
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesbrooke/
https://www.julesbrooke.com/
Carrie Benedet contact details:
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
https://www.carriebenedet.com/
There is only one you!
Your Blueprint is worth 'broadcasting into the field!"
Paul Shepherd has lived large in his 43 years and in our conversation we share some of the milestones and lessons he has learned that has resulted in his holistic 360-degree approach that nurtures the mind, body, and soul.
Listen in as we explore what living a life of purpose and meaning means for Paul and how he has synthesized ancient esoteric systems with modern science:
Western Astrology; Chinese I Ching; Hindu Brahmin Chakra System and The Zohar (or Kabbalah Tree of Life).
Paul shares his daily non-negotiable s and as significant event he witnessed at 22 years of age athat has shaped his philosophy and the way he wants to contribute towards a better world.
Jerome Lamarque is all about MOJO and believes its the the choices we make, not chance, that determines our destination.
Jerome helps Dads in Business get the equilibrium right between home life and business success- something he didn't have as a young man himself.
The last 15 years has been the most fantastic roller coaster educational ride for Jerome, his journey from student to business coach in the science behind goal setting and achieving has taught him so much that he now works with Dad's in their 'masculine energy' to change up their future.
Listen on as we delve into how Jerome brings together today's men in a supportive community that honours respectful masculine energy for strong relationships. We talk about keeping your goals simple, with intent and mission, to create the ecosystem of 'grown-up behaviours' for nurturing thriving relationships in life and work.
This quote by Elbert Hubbard, a philosopher and writer, sums it up nicely:
“Many people fail in life, not for the lack of abilities, brain or even courage, but simply because they have never organised their energies around a goal.”
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamarquejerome/
www.getperforming.com
Are you fascinated by people's life stories? I definitely am!
In this episode of Thriving Matters podcast our conversation with Trevor Torrance is all about BECOMING - a life journey of thriving the expected and the unexpected.
So grab you drink of choice and your earphones as you are going to reasonate deeply with Trevors's pre-covid and post-covid journey. We talk about performance as an elite athlete which led him to studying naturopathy and massage before pursuing a career in people and growth.
Listen in as we share insights about setting goals and learning to be comfortable with unpredictability, to an 'ah ha' gift whilst walking in the trees that has influenced Trevor's perspective on life, love and contribution to a better world.
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Self-discovery can be a lifetime pursuit and with all the bumps along the way, it becomes even more precious and more purposeful. Our guest, Kelley Wacher has a contagious smile and disposition that is infectious! With a career history of working in travel and hospitality, Kelley decided to commence her own business a little over 12 years ago and 'hasn't looked back!"
With a personal and professional suite that includes Life, Business and Executive Coaching, NLP, DISC and Strengths Kelley brings these to life through her unique style and wicked sense of humour. Some would say that her 'magic wand' is indeed full of empowering, 'can do' spells and potions!
Listen in as we explore 'thriving' in uncertainty and adversity, through a career change and personal growth to finding what you need not necessarily what you want.
If you would like to know more about Kelley and her work:
linkedin.com/in/kelleywacher7
corporatemagic.com.au or
kelley@corporatemagic.com.au
It's the small things in life that put a smile on Gavin McCormack's heart each day.
My guest is one of Australia's highly respected and acknowledged educational leaders and a thoroughly genuine person with a passion for bringing communities together to create, learn and serve each other.
Listen in as Gavin shares the people in his life that have had a significant impact on how he views the world, views change and human behaviour. Gavin's 'perspective' on learning and teaching is based in self awareness and paying forward through our professional and personal expertise and gifts and talents.
'How am I being?" is a question he regularly asks of himself, his students and staff. 'if you want to see change then you have to 'be it, say it, walk it and talk it!'
You will thoroughly enjoy Gavin's storytelling as he takes us trekking to Nepal to build schools, train teachers and experience the gift of cultural diversity and possibility.
This amazing journey of thriving in life work that Sahan shares in this conversation will resonate with many, especially as it's a search for inner wealth and community contribution.
Sahan left a highly successful corporate career to pursue some deeply personal questions that shifted his mental focus from 'I to we'. "If I was to die tomorrow, would I have any regrets?' and "What can I do that would be of service?"
Sahan shares his fears during the first 18 months after leaving his corporate role, then his focus on sharing his expertise in resilience, emotional intelligence and mindfulness with prisoners in Sri Lanka with the audacious goal of transforming 1 billion lives through Emotional Intelligence.
Listen in as Sahan outlines 'SBNRR' - a practical strategy that everyone can utilise to 'pause' before acting irrationally when under stress and pressure.
Sahan is our Culture presenter on the Global Leaders Thrive Program on 30 March when we visit ASIA as part of the 8 session - 8 countries- 24 presenters leadership immersion. https://www.globalleadersthriveprogram.com/
What a ride over the last 12 months! Caroline O'Connor is a 'Can Do Gal' who made a huge career change just as Covid 19 hit Ireland in March 2020.
In our conversation we talk about her thriving skills in navigating the set up a new business from scratch, leaving her successful job, taking on post school education, being a parent to her two teenage daughters and adapting to four lockdowns!
Listen in as Caroline illustrates how she has put into action, a safe mental health well-being program for youth that has a strong emotional intelligence foundation. Her strong belief in social and emotional competencies are also reflected in her personal 'volunesia' contribution and continual learning passions.
In this episode with Kaye-Maree Dunn, we explore her thriving environment for Life and business within her Maori heritage of 'making everything achievable'. Kaye-Maree shares her journey of being an entrepreneur after many years in government and corporate. She cares deeply about people and their livelihood, community building and cultural heritage.
Thriving in life and work isn't always easy and Kaye-Maree is open about her vulnerability and openness to challenging how she leads and lives, and how putting in place systems and processes has been lifegiving for her personally as well as for her team members. We talk 'imposter syndrome', 'levelling up' and 'digging deep' and recognising 'blind spots'.
With a passion for clear communication, nurturing community relationships, self-directed growth and sustainable wellbeing - Kaye-Maree brings heart and mind together to create a legacy that benefits many.
Our conversation today was richly cultural bringing education, community and student voice together so well. Thriving as an educational leader in New Zealand is deeply respectful of Maori traditions, honouring the heritage and nurturing a presence that younger generations can make sense of and learn from. Simon shared his recent welcoming and commissioning ceremony, the stunning Maori bone necklace and cape, gifts he received that were personally made for him. The strength of community care for each other between students, families, teachers and elders is evident. Listen on as Simon shares his 'thriving' rituals that have successfully helped him in balancing work and home life as well as his firm philosophy that the voice of youth should be encouraged and we should get out of their way. 'Show faith in your young people - they have more capacity to change the world than we ever did.'
I was keen to connect with Sarah on the release of her recently published book 'Gender Dimensions in Leadership - Reflections, Perceptions and Perspectives on Inclusivity.' It has been written for executives, coaches, anyone in a leadership role.
Our conversation focused on the premise, backed up by substantial data and research that true leadership has no gender. That equality matters to us all.
Understanding dynamics of inclusivity, equality and diversity is essential in the field of management & leadership. Sarah Drijfhout shares her ideas that will enable us to discover options and opportunities that we could not have imagined with traditional thinking and approaches.
I hope you enjoy our conversation- you can hear and feel the passion Sarah has for her work and her belief that we all can make a difference to leadership needed right now and for an uncertain future.
What a way to start our first Thriving Conversation for 2021 with one of Australia's award-winning director, writer and script developer who works internationally in theatre, TV and film. With the Arts industry being one of the first to shut down due to Covid 19 John and I talk about 'thriving' in this environment - the difficulties and the joys.
John is an educator and we discuss his rich skill set that brings other peoples stories to life on stage and screen. You will enjoy John's stories of building a family during production rehearsals, encouraging autonomy of interpretation, leading from the front, middle and back stalls and appreciate his sense of humour and lens on the world. There are a few metaphors added for effect as well!
We discuss his most recent stage production of Anne Washburn's 'Mr. Burns, a post-electric play' for Lightning Jar Theatre won Best Independent Production at the 2020 Green Room Awards after two completely sold-out Melbourne seasons just before covid restrictions cam into place.
Pop your headphones in and enjoy this 'ordinary guy doing extraordinary things!"
Our conversation with Kingsley is refreshing and insightful - we talk human centred relationship in the advent of a pandemic and disruption where we are relying on technology to connect us when it has the potential to isolate us even more.
We discuss some personal wellbeing habits and the way he had to 'pivot' when all his business was whipped out and how a new way of networking and delivering workshops came about. Kingsley has worked all around the world and even married here in Australia in Kangaroo Valley. Many gems of wisdom are shared from a lifetime of continual learning fueled by curiosity and a good sense of humour. We talked resiliency and future focused skills for 'what if' scenarios that all our educators and school students will need to navigate cultural difference and the diversity of humanness.
This is our final Thriving Conversations through an Education lens episode for 2020. And we finished with a great shoutout to educators across Australia.
Listen in as Rob Randall, a globally recognised educational leader, shares his insights and observations for beyond 2020. Rob is joined by some of our previous educators and the conversation is all about 'thinking outside the box' and 'big picture' for 2021...
Such a great way to acknowledge a year of swift adapationand change with the care and wellbeing of our students , teachers, staff and parents kept squarely in focus.
Our conversation acknowledged student voice; wellbeing fitness of students and teachers; curriculum review and change; decision making autonomy at local level; sustainability of current delivery methods; teacher capacity; hybrid learning, etc...
And...what really made their heart sing or challenged over 2020 and what they are looking forward to in 2021.
"From little things, big things grow!"
In this Thriving Conversation through an education lens, our guests, Adriano Di Prato and Yasmin Poole share their insights and experience in how we can create an intergenerational understanding of learning, where generations can draw from each other's strengths.
Both guests are educators who are focused on creativity and innovation for learning alongside advocacy for self direction and autonomy. Our conversation highlights an educational 'ecosystem' that is based in empathy, adaptability and voice. You will enjoy the sense of hope bith Adriano and Yasmin have for future focused education that will inspire and prepare our youth fand our teachers for a future that is unknown and exciting at the same time.
This Thriving Conversation with Phil and Simon, two of Australia's experienced educators discusses proactive educating communities for the best possible student learning outcomes. Our discussion spans the global competencies needed to be prepared to be part of a VUCA world, initiatives that are currently in progress in Japan and Lithuania. Our guests share the 12 Fusion Skills or FLUENCIES and Portfolios that students are already developing and accumulating to assess their learning. Join us to hear what micro-credentialing and badging competencies look like for deep learning and how students at Medowie Christian School Port Stephens, Australia are autonomous and self-directed learner leaders.
What capabilities might children REALLY need over the next decade?
Q What are the biggest challenges facing parents? (Rosina data)
Q What are the challenges facing children (Oxford research data)
Q Is it time to look beyond the focus on academics to life skills education to resource children for the short-term and in the future.
Q. How can we reimagine the future of the education profession?
Q. How can we best support teachers in that future?
Q. What can we expect with the future of work?
Dr Rosina McAlpine
Rosina's mission and passion is to support working parents. Highly regarded researcher, presenter, facilitator and speaker.
Today, as part of corporate social responsibility, employee wellbeing programs, Win Win Parenting partners with companies to empower their employees to succeed at home so they can succeed at work.
Parenting education in the workplace is good for kids, good for parents and good for business.
Dr Rosina McAlpine believes confident and effective parents have happier families are focused and productive employees.
www.WinWinParenting.com
Tony Ryan
Supports education (and some business) organisations around the world to prepare for the future of learning, with emphasis on the applications of Artificial Intelligence and robotics into everyday learning environments.
Tony has worked with over 1000 schools and 15 universities in 10 countries, written 8 books and manuals on innovative thinking and lifelong learning (including The Ripple Effect and the Thinkers Keys), and is strongly involved in social justice causes.
Tony's special joy is working with educators who know that the world can be even more astonishing up ahead..... and that they can contribute to the development of that world.
Tony’s latest book ‘The Next Generation’ has now been released. More info at http://www.tonyryan.com.au/home/
Double education lockdown in Victoria - what has it meant to students, parents, teachers, and leaders?
A case study not to miss!
This conversation shares insights into strategic manoeuvring of two large educating communities and how the diverse learning needs of stakeholders were considered.
What was different the second time around?
Join Anna Masters and Katherine Hoekman, two exceptional Australian educators.
A thoughtful human-centred conversation about the future of teaching learning leadership.
Awareness of how it was second time around...
Our conversation discussed insights and observations as well as some examples of what Zeina and Steven have observed and led during Australia's educational response to a global health issue.
How learning via virtual delivery impacted on student learning?
What did they notice about the learners and fellow teachers during covid?
Underpinning the relationship between teachers and students’ - day to day interactions, supporting others to find the ‘joy’ in their learning and
particular strategies that worked well for teachers and leaders were shared.
For most people #covid 19 hasn't just been one change in their life. Picture a stack of wobbling cards rising higher and higher!
Coming up this week #education #matters live panel conversation is all about optimising life work skills for the future whatever the abrupt changes.
Why would we focus on boosting our self management and attitude when under stress?
Do your stakeholders have a 'voice' in their wellbeing?
Two of Australia's 'optimising' educators Helen van der Werff and Maurizio Vespa talk about:
Optimism is the belief that the future is positive. We will get through this together.
Shift from optimism to optimising outcomes; managing circumstances and attitude with options; relational skills when under stress, and effectiveness of restorative practices.
Joanne McEachen is CEO/Founder of The Learner First (USA/Australia/New Zealand), a Fellow of Salzburg Global Seminar (Austria), on the Executive Committee for Karanga The Global Alliance for Social Emotional Learning and Life Skills (Global) and a Board Member for Partners for Youth Empowerment (PYE) Global.
A social entrepreneur and a leading voice in the global education community, Joanne brings years of whole system leadership experience, working with and within all levels of education to offer insights and strategies that support communities to discover their strengths and bring them to the surface. The perspective she works from is that people and communities hold the answers and not the experts.
Her experience as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and whole-country school-system leader and working with over 10 plus countries has enabled Joanne to focus on what matters, on humanities development of SEL and deeper learning outcomes––self-understanding, knowledge, competency, and connection––that lead to meaning, fulfillment, and lifelong success. She has co-authored multiple books and these can be found in schools and homes around the world.
Joanne insights are illuminated by continued, hands-on experience, partnering with people- diverse groups around the world.
She was co-founder of NPDL (Global).
Louka Parry is the CEO + Founder of The Learning Future, an organisation that supports schools, systems and companies to thrive in tomorrow’s world. A former teacher, he became a school principal at only 27 years old and was named Inspirational Public Secondary Teacher of the Year for South Australia. Louka works globally (in English and Spanish) and has supported tens of thousands of educators and leaders globally to increase their positive impact.
A rapid learner, he speaks five languages, has visited over 80 countries, and holds two Masters degrees, one in Instructional Leadership from the University of Melbourne and another in Applied Linguistics, and has also completed executive studies at Harvard University. Through his work, he has acquired expert knowledge in leadership, communication, wellbeing, future learning models and organisational change. He is a Fellow of the Salzburg Global Seminar and of the Stanford d.school, working at the forefront of the future of education, innovation and social emotional learning to empower children, educators and communities all across the globe.
Louka brings a range of deep strategic insights as a learning architect and as a sought-after speaker and facilitator. He has worked across all Australian Education Departments and sectors, across international systems from the Dominican Republic to Romania, with corporates like PWC, Microsoft and Apple, and with not-for-profits such as Social Ventures Australia, CASEL and TED. In this age of rapid change, he is driven to transform structures, systems and societies to empower individuals to do their best work and maximise wellbeing, ultimately making our world a better place for all.
Post pandemic lockdown, three School Performance Leaders started out on
a 'Remote Learning Road Trip' around north western NSW. My panel for this School Performance Leaders, Rod Whelan, Jason Hanrahan and Justin Matthews visted every school in the Diocese of Armidale, listening and observing 'lockdown' learnings and insights from students, teachers, school leadership teams and parents
Listen on as our conversation covered the insights and observations of these rural learning communities as they shared 'action research' on leadership, wellbeing, school support for learning and voice during the 'lockdown.
Connectedness to each other, for each other and onbehalf of each other is a strong theme coming from this enlightening experience.
Listen on as we hear more from Rod, Jason and Justin as they share the care, social contracts and autonomy of decision making at local level that they acknowledge openly.
For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
Education Matters panel guests are Summer Howarth and Andrea Downie, two experienced Australian educators. A fascinating conversation about wellbeing science, holistic wellbeing ecosystems, leadership and learning design that has tipped 'rigid' systems upside down during our education response to Covid19. www.carriebenedet.com
Chris Smyth is the current Director of Catholic Schools Diocese of Armidale and Catherine Jackson is Principal Consultant at Leopard Tree specialising in Leadership Coaching, Team development and Facilitation.
Both Chris and Catherine have experienced careers in educational leadership and are focused on helping leaders and their teams build effectiveness to serve learning communities progress their mission.
Conversations that matter are essential to the core organisational needs of learning communities that connect students, teachers, staff and parents.
We share insights of school improvement across this system of schools that have a clear coaching for leadership and wellbeing focus. An intriguing look at some of our rural educational communities who aspire to building the best learning and leadership environment possible.
Listen on as we hear more from our speakers, both educators of expertise and experience, about their thoughts on how we can make education better for each child and our education system as a whole. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
In this episode, my guests are Sarah and Daniel, both Year 11 students and Mrs Kerry Paxton, Leader Inclusion and Student Engagement from The Catholic Learning Community John XXIII Stanhope Gardens.
Our topic focuses on Learning at Home: What was it like for learning and how did it affect the wellbeing of learners during the educational response to COVID-19. The Learning Community at Stanhope Gardens has an extensive Wellbeing Framework that encompasses all stakeholder's - students, teachers, support staff, leaders, parents and families.
We get to hear student and teacher insights and suggestions about their experiences with 'learning from home' and how they believe we can adapt and change to make sure learning is more impactful in an altered learning environment.
We also talk about nurturing a community in the times of abrupt change and challenge 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, Eddie Blass and Nick Burnett, both keen learning futurists share their insights and observations about the kind of impact education should be making in the next 2-5 years. We focus on a futuristic view of how education can be delivered to maximise student and teacher engagement with learning design that is adaptive, creative and future focused.
You will hear both Nick's and Eddie's commitment to the diverse learning needs of students, to developing teachers capacity and to leadership in times of abrupt change and uncertainty. Highly experienced in many education systems and leadership roles, these two exceptional educators have a strong evidence based approach to solutions, inclusion and collaboration.
We get to share some insights and suggestions from working closely with learning communities and leaders in our recently altered education learning environment across Australia. We also focus in on what 'thriving learning' can look like. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
In this episode, I sit down with Annette Gray, a leadership coach who has spent more than 1500 hours on coaching for executives and high profile managers, and Louise Barnott-Clement, Principal of Ambarvale High School for the last 15 years. Following my discussion with Australia's top educators in the previous episodes, we discussed practical methods that schools are adopting to help all educators and students adapt with the pandemic and all of its effects. Our conversation, however, elaborated to what all employers, and managers can do at the moment, and that is connecting with people and connecting people together.
Listen on as we hear more from a leading coach in her field and a well-experienced educator. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
In this episode, I sit down with Jane Caro, Walkley Award winner, novelist, and feminist, and with Polly Dunning, a teacher, writer, and speaker. We had a comprehensive discussion on the current state of education in Australia, more specifically the gap in access to quality education among students, and how this gap has become larger with the effect of the pandemic. We also talked about problems that educators countrywide are dealing with, including but not limited to issues with anxiety and depression.
Listen on as we hear more from our speakers, who are both educators and mothers, about their opinion on how we can make this better for our children, and for our education system as a whole. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
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
In this episode, I sit down with my guest Louise Martin, my fellow EI enthusiast and professional, to talk about how she has strategized her well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all living in extremely uncertain and vulnerable times and we think it is important that we reframe our minds to see the good during times of turbulence. Louise shared her routine, the things that keep her sane and how she managed to spread her light to others.
Listen on as we discuss the key mindsets we think would help you get through this. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
strongertogether #COVID19 #coronavirus #mindsetshift #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
In this episode, I sit down to talk with my guest Paula Punch, a former trained scientist specializing in microbiology and now a musician, a fashion educator, and an entrepreneur. Paula and I discussed what is like to have multiple passions and how to navigate through life with all of them. Paula also shared her insights about treating people with her job as a fashion and music professional.
Listen on as Paula elaborated on the key mindset that she holds on to - positivity, and adaptivity or as she calls "learning to roll with the Punches". For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
scientist #educator #beingkind #sharing #fashionenthusiast #musician #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
"Don't be afraid of failure. And embrace your own fear" - Natasha. In this episode, I sit down with a friend of mine - Natasha, a marathon enthusiast, to talk about her passion for running and how she has disciplined herself to achieve what she sets her mind to. Natasha shares the practical exercises that she does every day to prepare her mind and body for the day. Listen on as Natasha shares more on how she leveraged fear to conquer challenges and to stay consistent. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
failure #faith #fear #discipline #marathon #exercise #mindfulness #emotionalintelligence
In this episode, I sit down with Michael Bungay Stanier, a top world coaching influencer and author of two published books, to talk about his life experiences and the people that enabled him to lead a great life and do extraordinary things. Michael talks about how every human encounter he had in his life has led him to different decisions; and how looking back, he can connect all the dots to create the path that he is on.
Listen on as Michael talks more about his recently published book and some of his insights. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
author #encounter #learning #sharing #humanity #coachingleader #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
In this episode, I sit down with my guest John Murray, who is a professional headshot photographer and the world's first behaviourist. John has combined his years of knowledge and experience from both majors to explain the mechanism of the brain and how it always causes us to making harsh criticism of ourselves.
John also shares basic exercises that we can do to practice loving our own skin. Listen on as John talks more about his findings on human behaviours and attitude as a behaviourist. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
coronavirus #covid19 #ncov #sarsncov2 #detour #adapt #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
With the whole world going through a pandemic, COVID-19, we as human beings have been hit hard, not just from the disease, but also from all the negative effects it has on our mental health, our routines, and so on.
In this episode, I sit down with my guest, Amy Stewart, an emotional intelligence expert on how she has been coping with this global crisis. We talk about our worries and stress amid times of intense emotions and uncertainty. Even though we cannot change the situation, we can learn to be adaptive and flexible on how we face the ordeal.
Amy also talked about the pillars that she values in her life, including a strong work ethic, the importance of caring for others and how all of that has helped her to embrace the detour. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
coronavirus #covid19 #ncov #sarsncov2 #detour #adapt #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
“Live out of your imagination instead of out of your memory.” - Les Brown
In this episode, I sit down with my guest, Deiric McCann, a best-selling author, and a reputable leadership coach, to talk about his insights into how to lead your life with intention and optimism. In this discussion, Deiric stresses the importance of passing on wisdom for future generations and how it can impact many lives moving forward. He also shares about the mentality that helped him stay the course, despite external pressures and hardships.
Having worked at a high level within large organisations and publishing more than 1,000 articles and 4 best-selling books worldwide, Deiric shares his favourite resources for inspiration and motivation. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
intention #imagination #memory #author #wisdom #education #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
In this episode, I sit down with my guest, an amazing colleague and friend, Cem Atat, from Turkey, to talk about his thriving through his setting up a great habit for himself - reflection. Cem shares insights into how being self-aware of himself has made him more present in his life and work, which is the indispensible factor for continuous growth.
Cem also shared about his drive to always learn and discover more and how it has opened doors for him to more experiences and fulfillment. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
selfreflect #selfaware #selfawareness #emotions #empathy #education #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
In this episode, I sit down with my guest Ben Palmer, CEO of Genos International, to talk about his key lessons while building a purposeful life and an impactful company. Ben shares about the key quality he seeks to instill in his children and generations to come, as well as the importance of understanding one's own emotions for continuous thriving.
As a CEO himself in a fast-growing industry, Ben also shared his insights into the future of the job market and how it will change. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
CEO #generosity #thriving #emotions #empathy #education #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
In this episode, I sit down with my guest Simon Miller, who is a psychology expert, on how he has incorporated nature in his daily routine to enhance his life physically and mentally. Simon also shared how being in nature and reflecting on the rules of nature has helped him understand life more comprehensively.
Listen pn as Simon shares about his journey, his thoughts on learning agility, the art of gratefulness and more. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
nature #exercise #humanitarian #writer #author #education #charity #community #milestones #vision #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
In this episode, I am so humbled to have Patti Shales Lefkos on the show, who is a former educational professional, now a journalist and an author to her newest book - Nepal One Day At A Time. We sit down and talk about Patti's journey, beginning with her 30 years of dedication as a school principal before she continued to rediscover her purpose as a writer; and an avid advocate for humanitarian purposes for the Himalayan people.
Patti shared about her transferring period, to the journey of writing a book about solo travel after retirement, as well as lessons she learned along the way. For more about me and my work, visit www.carriebenedet.com
challenge #retirement #humanitarian #writer #author #education #charity #community #milestones #vision #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." - Paul Coelho
In this episode, I sit down with my guest, Robin Mottern, on how she went through a life-changing accident and continued to do extraordinary things in life despite all the hardships. Robin elaborated on the teachings by her mentor and how it has helped her achieve all the milestones in her life.
Robin also shares her belief in doing what you want with what you have, and how it has helped her advance in life, and how she identifies the "kinks" in her own logic. For more about me and my work, visit: www.carriebenedet.com
challenge #hardship #skills #leader #leadership #extroadinary #milestons #vision #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
In this episode, I talk to my guest Trevor about his key learnings while working in large organizations and building his own business. Trevor shared his pillars in leadership - KAT (Kindness, Assertiveness, and Truthfulness) and how this has changed the way he approaches problems in his work and personal life. He talked about how training himself to have the skills and the courage to be sincere in his communication, has had a massive impact on his life.
We also share the main qualities that we have observed in effective leaders in terms of human connection and interaction. For more about me and my work, visit: www.carriebenedet.com
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In this episode, I sit down with my guest Sven, a former logistics expert, on how he broke into a new career path as an executive coach. Sven discusses how every professional milestone in his life led him to where he is right now and how he stayed conscious of his true self in the process. Sven also discusses how he balances work and life and how physical exercise has helped him tremendously in achieving his professional goals. Listen on as Sven and I also talk about the traits of a good leader from our experiences of working with leaders around the world. For more about me and my work, visit: www.carriebenedet.com
career #courage #reflection #leader #executivecoach #conscious #resilience #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
"Emotional intelligence is a skill we all need to master at some point" - Chrystal Austin
In this episode, I talk with my guest, Chrystal Austin, an EI expert on how she learns to apply emotional intelligence in every aspect of her life. Chrystal shares how mindfulness practice and a focus on emotional intelligence has guided her through her difficult childhood and how she built a business revolving around what she is deeply passionate about.
Listen on as Chrystal talks about getting past her intrinsic resistance to do the things that align with her goals and how she also learned to embrace rejection to move forward. For more about me and my work, visit: www.carriebenedet.com
mindfulness #girlboss #rejection #resistance #positive #resilience #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
"Believing in yourself is the first and the most necessary step in coming close to achieving your potentials" - Sheryl Sandberg
In this episode, I sit down with my guest Nikki Langman, a leader with a strong background in human resources and developing high-performing teams. We talked about Nikki's experience as a woman in a leadership role, and the challenges, as well as the stigmas, she had to overcome. We discussed self-centeredness for an alpha female and why it matters for your progress. With her own experience, Nikki also shared helpful advice for any aspiring female leader so you can thrive further and further.
We believe it is vital to stay conscious and to live true to your core. Listen on as we shared our insights on women in leadership and how we can empower the next generation of alpha females. For more about me and my work, visit: www.carriebenedet.com
alphafemale #womenhood #girlboss #bosslady #conscious #positive #transformation #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
"We are responsible for the energy that we want to get" - Debbie Muno
In this episode, I talk with my guest, Debbie Muno, an EI expert on what she calls "The Butterfly Effect". We talk about how one small random act can impact a series of events for everyone, resulting in a ripple effect. We also talk about emotional contagion, being present in the moment in this fast-paced age, and how we can leave behind 'positive legacy pieces' for the generations to come.
Debbie thoroughly discusses "The Butterfly Effect" and shares how it has changed her life for the better, and we hope it will change yours too. For more about me and my work, visit: www.carriebenedet.com
butterflyeffect #rippleeffect #kindness #payitforward #bekind #empathy #positive #transformation #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
As children, we are always curious to learn more about the world and are always ready to go for the things we want to try. As we grow, that inquisitive nature starts to fade out, but we can always be mindful about it.
In this episode, I talk with my guest, David Groom, former Judo athlete, experienced coach, and an EI expert. David shared with us insights he learned from being an athlete for years to being a coach and a mentor to so many young aspiring athletes. He discussed the mindset that he found to be helpful for an individual to thrive professionally and interpersonally. Listen on as we talk about always being a learner and always keeping your inquisitive nature.
David and I also discussed mindfulness practices to help you manage when you are feeling unproductive. For more about me and my work, visit: www.carriebenedet.com
inquisitive #mindfulness #curiosity #becurious #learner #learnerforlife #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
We are all made to believe the more we do, the busier we are, the better. But what if I told you the key to more fulfillment and joy was pausing and doing less?
In this episode, I discuss with my guest Vanitha Choudhari, an EI expert with many years in both corporate and entrepreneurship worlds, on the topic of training yourself to see more in doing less. We discuss what caused Vanitha to always fear that she was not doing enough, and if these feelings were healthy for her self-development and career advancement.
Vanitha shares her experiences as well as the mindful practices that she adopted to help her see life and work more clearly and consciously. For more about me and my work, visit: www.carriebenedet.com
restless #mindfulness #corporate #entrepreneurship #focus #conscious #leadershipcoach #emotionalintelligence #eitools
Have you ever get caught up in a situation where you cannot move forward because you keep aiming for unattainable perfection?
In this episode, I discuss with my guest Jeff Summers, and EI expert, on the topic of getting over your obsession for perfection, which is keeping you from moving fast and forward. We also talked about being present in your listening to others to learn new, better ideas everyday.
Jeff and I chat about his interesting insights on managing and leading with an active brain for someone with ADD, and his favorite reads and so on. For more about me and my work, visit: www.carriebenedet.com
execute #action #launch #ADD #focus #leadership #leadershipcoach #gratitude #emotionalintelligence #eitools
"Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present" - Bil Keane
In this episode, I discuss with my guest Debbie Muno, on the topic of reflection. We talk about how you can reframe your mind to embrace your positive and negative experiences and to use them to your advantage for your growth and transformation. We exchange views on taking hold of your emotions, spirit, and talent, as well as feeding yourself positive thoughts.
Debbie is a former gymnast and EI expert, and we talk about how every experience she encountered as a child has shaped her into the person she is today. She also shared the one mindset that has driven her to excel in her profession, relationships, and life. For more about me and my work, visit: www.carriebenedet.com
mindsetshift #positivity #positivethoughts #reflection #experience #leadership #leadershipcoach #gratitude #emotionalintelligence #eitools
"Imitation is the most sincere form of flattering" - Nikki Langman
In this episode, I discuss with my guest on the topic of finding your intellectual property by learning from the leaders that you admire. We talk about various traits of an effective leader, such as being courageous and vulnerable; having gratitude, and having regards for others' voices. Listen in as we discuss how to learn from the best of the best and use these lessons as guides for you to lead a fulfilling life everyday.
I talk with Nikki Langman, a leader with a strong background in human resources and developing high-performing teams about the traits that she identifies as her intellectual property and how these traits have helped her to become the best leader she can be. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au
intellectualproperty #highperformance #leadership #leadershipcoach #gratitude #courage #trust #generosity #emotionalintelligence #eitools
"Spectacular outcomes are proceeded by unspectacular preparations." - Nikki Langman
I am starting a new series, interviewing leaders from different fields to share with you the most practical and actionable pieces of advice. In this episode, I discuss with my guest about the importance of grit, perseverance, and taking action. We talk about how to prompt yourself for action, how to stay on top of your own emotions and the actionable steps you can take to live to the fullest every single day.
I talk with Nikki Langman, a leader with a strong background in human resources and developing high-performing teams about the things she learned throughout her journey - and how you can apply these lessons in your daily life. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au
productivity #grit #highperformance #leadershipcoach #leadership #grit #perserverance #emotionalintelligence #eitools
A brand is an emotional connection. Your personal brand is not only how people see you but also how you see yourself. It's much more than just surface level.
In this episode, I talk with my guest on our experiences building our personal brands and how every little thing that we do can affect the brand that we are. I believe being mindful and conscious about what you do and where you go, as well as recognizing you are in control help tremendously on your journey to design your personal brand.
I talk with Scarlett Vespa, brand-maker, transformation coach, and CEO of The Conscious Agency about our journey to discover our brand, our mission and how we learn to shine our light. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au
personalbrand #leadershipcoach #leadership #selfreflection #emotionalintelligence #eitools
As entrepreneurs and business owners, it is so easy to attach our values and self-worth to our ventures - which can be unhealthy for both you and the business!
In this episode, I sit down with my guest Scarlett Vespa, Brand Maker, Transformation Coach, and CEO of The Conscious Agency to talk about the mindset shifts that helped us get to where we are. Listen on as we talk about clarity, building confidence, self-care and the importance of patience. It's time to rethink how you grow with your business. For more about my business visit www.thrivingmatters.com.au
startups #leadershipcoach #businesstips #newbusiness #bizideas #emotionalintelligence #eitools
"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." - John C. Maxwell
Have you ever felt stuck in the face of change? Have you ever struggled to keep up with changes? Often in our lives, we get so caught up in changes that we let them get the best of us. That is why I'm sitting down today to talk about how you can flip your perspective and leverage the changes for your best benefit. Listen on as I share how I manage myself in times of changes and how you can apply these practices into your life.
I talk with Scarlett Vespa, brand-maker, transformation coach, and CEO of The Conscious Agency to explore how dealing with changes the right way led us to where we are. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au
change #transformation #leadershipcoach #thrive
Uncertainty is scary. But life happens in the unknown space outside of your comfort zone. In this episode, I talk about the things to consider when you are planning to take a leap of faith into the unknown, and what to keep in mind when you bite the bullet and do it. My guest and I shared about how we learned to trust our intuition, how to be patient, and how we built our own support community when we are working towards our goals. I sit down with Scarlett Vespa, a transformation coach, and a branding expert to share about how we conquered our fears and doubts of uncertainty to do what we believe in. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au
leadershipcoach #comfortzone #culturechange #intuition #goaltips #trustyourself
The best leaders out there are the ones that can facilitate the performance of others and can lead themselves well from within.
In this episode, I discuss traits of effective and ineffective leadership and how you can study other leaders to look into yourself. I talk about self-reflection techniques, interpersonal growth and taking responsibilities. I also discuss with my guest practical exercises so you can learn what you stand for and how you can strive to be a great leader, not only for the people in your lives but also for your own self.
I talk with Scarlett Vespa from The Conscious Agency to share about our personal experiences and our own insights. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au
“There's only one corner of the universe, you can be certain of improving and that's your own self.” Aldous Huxley
You can develop all the EI competencies by daily check in techniques like the body scan, self-coaching questions, using the SCARF prompts and many more.
I talk with Susan Judd from Dare to Care & HR Culture and we share our tool kit for shaking things up! For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au
Inspiring performance is about facilitating high performance in others through problem solving, promoting, recognising and supporting others contribution and work.
You can inspire performance by using some self coaching, questions, seeking out a mentor, allocating time and effort into self and other development, seeking and giving useful feedback and participating in learning opportunities. You can ask your colleague friend client ‘How can you better support them?’ Think about how you can ensure that they feel valued cared for and respected. After your feedback session asked, ‘What's your view on this?’ before you jump in and give them your feedback.
These are some of many great tools I talk with Susan Judd from Dare to Care & HR Culture about. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au
Self Management is about managing one's own moods and emotions, time and behaviour and consciously improving oneself. Self discipline around: Putting significant time between an 'amygdala hijack' experience of strong emotions and your responses to them. Breathing vip; Attention to positive things happening in your life; Spending more time talking about interesting, positive things that are happening in your world or family/work and regularly sleep more, eat well, exercise with some mindfulness.
I talk with Susan Judd from Dare to Care & HR Culture about how resiliency is the key. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au
Emotional reasoning is about using information in feelings (oneself or others) and combing it with other facts and information when decision-making.
"The essential difference between emotion and reason is that emotion leads to action while reason leads to conclusions." Donald Calne
I talk with Susan Judd from Dare to Care & HR Culture about how emotional reasoning and how to make those hard decisions. www.thrivingmatters.com.au
How do you know you are being your authentic self? And what are some ways to have authentic conversations with your colleagues or family? I talk with Susan Judd from Dare to Care & HR Culture about how to have sometimes difficult conversations. To find out more about me and my work visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au
This Weeks episode is all about self-awareness and how it impacts us. I will be speaking with Susan Judd from Dare to Care & HR Culture over the next 7 episodes. Susan is legendary in her HR and EI skill set and together we will bounce around many tips and insights that will add to your life and work toolkit. To find out more about me and my work visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au
Hi, my name is Carrie Benedet and I'm so excited to you have decided to THRIVE and give up that old 'SURVIVE mentality. My podcast will be exploring all the way you can do just that. I'll be sharing tips and guidance with guests that will blow you away when you discover the power of emotional intelligence. If you want to know more about what I do, then visit: thrivingmatters.com.au
In the meantime I say 'Give it a red hot shot!'