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October 5, 2020

#211: Ryan Sidebottom | Professional Sport in 2020

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This week I am delighted to have not only one of the best people I know back on the show but also my cousin and someone I am incredibly proud of, Ryan Sidebottom. Ryan is a professional cricketer in the UK and plays for Warwickshire Cricket Club. This is the second time I have had Ryan on the show. If you would like to listen to his upbringing and his story from growing up in Victoria, Australia, to now playing first-class cricket in the UK, you can listen to episode #80 of the podcast.

With the world changing in all professions this year due to COVID19, I thought it would be fantastic to share what that has been like through the eyes of a full-time professional sportsperson. As well as talking about the highs and lows that have made up 2020 for Ryan, we will also have a laugh and a lot of fun in this weeks episode.

September 28, 2020

#210: Heidi Gaspar | How Play Therapy Can Help Us All

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Stemming from her interest in psychology, spirituality and creativity, Heidi was drawn to explore her own story through art-making. She was moved deeply by the power of the work which spoke for itself, holding much insight and wisdom.

Heidi has worked as a Creative Arts Therapist and Psychotherapist for over ten years, helping people to find inner peace and happiness. She assists clients of all ages to connect to their dreams and passion, to find contentment and inner-happiness, leading to a happier, more joyful life. Prior to this, she worked as a branding consultant in advertising.

From her earliest memories, creativity and playfulness have always been of great importance to her. With these tools, she now helps clients heal interpersonal trauma, nurture relationships, develop self-understanding, learn new coping strategies and improve communication skills from a position of greater self-awareness and intentionality.

Heidi has a MA in Counselling from LaTrobe University and BA Psychology from Swinburne University and works with individuals, couples, parents and families at Heart Expression Creative Arts Therapy and Moving Mindsets Psychology Clinic. Heidi has practised meditation for over 20 years and loves playing LEGO with her boys, dancing and practising yoga. Prior to Covid-19, she enjoyed travelling the world with her husband and two young boys and hopes to do so again one day.

www.heartexpression.com.au

https://www.movingmindsets.com.au/heidi-gaspar/

https://www.facebook.com/heartexpressioncat

September 20, 2020

#209: Bianca Chatfield | Empowering Us All To Thrive

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I am extremely excited to share this week’s superstar guest, Bianca Chatfield with you all. After taking the sporting world by storm, Gold medal-winning netballer Bianca Chatfield’s journey from professional athlete to leading media personality and business owner is indicative of her vivacious nature, dedication and professionalism across all fields.

Following her debut as an 18-year-old for the Australian Diamonds netball team, Bianca quickly established a name for herself as one of the toughest defenders in the sport. During her time on the netball court, Bianca endured some tough times but also enjoyed great success; winning both gold and silver medals at the Commonwealth Games alongside a host of premiership victories and awards. A celebrated athlete and excellent communicator, Bianca fast became one of the prominent voices in Australian netball. Since her retirement from the sport in 2015, Bianca has continued to focus on her growing media presence, pursuing numerous exciting opportunities across television and radio.

Bianca’s passion and advocacy for empowering women and girls led her to write her first book, Game On which expanded into the online mentor program, The Ignition Project. This personal project seeks to empower women to identify their passion, understand self-leadership and enable them to get the best out of themselves – across all aspects of life.

These days you will find Bianca in various media and leadership roles. She regularly features on House of Wellness (Ch7), hosts Women’s Footy (ch9), commentates the Netball (ch9) and Softball as well as talking sport on Offsiders (ABC).

Possessing a wealth of knowledge and expertise across multiple fields, Bianca is a sought-after, keynote speaker and facilitator, focusing on the leadership of teams and leading yourself.

In 2018 Bianca took a leap of faith out of the sporting world and into reality tv with her friend and former teammate Carla, they teamed up as a dynamic duo on The Block, showcasing their impressive home renovating skills building an apartment in The Gatwick, St.Kilda.

https://www.biancachatfield.com/

September 13, 2020

#208: Aiden Blizzard | World Wide Master Blaster

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This week I have an absolute beauty for you all. Aiden Blizzard was mostly known for his massive hitting of a cricket ball around the world, but its the journey and the lessons he has learnt along the way that has shaped the legend that is he today.

This episode shows what resilience and determination really look like. Aiden’s career has seen him hitting sixes all over the globe. He has played for The Adelaide Strikers, Canterbury, Hobart Hurricanes, Marylebone Cricket Club, Mumbai Indians, Rajshahi Division, South Australia, Sydney Thunder, Tasmania, Victoria and the Mighty Shepparton Youth Club.

This episode is a lot of fun, as well as insightful with Aiden sharing several storeys and lessons that will help everyone as we navigate through a testing 2020. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did in interviewing Aiden.

Aiden’s HUGE six at the WACA – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRVAJQ2R284

Aiden on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/aidenblizzard/

September 6, 2020

#207: Rik Rushton | The Power of Connection

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Another week, and yes that’s right, another world-class guest. I am so excited to share this incredibly insightful and engaging podcast with master communication coach Rik Rushton.

We all know that success means different things to different people. But no matter whether you’re looking for a new level of success as a business person, a parent or a partner in a relationship, the quality of your life will be directly linked to the quality of your relationships. And whilst it is easy to ‘connect’ with people who are just like you, there is so much power gained from connecting with people who are directly opposite to you!

Best-selling Author, Rik Rushton shares a simple communication framework to help you to connect with all personalities by simply “Tuning-in” to others before you broadcast, allowing you to connect on a deeper level. He is the Best Selling Author of “The Power of Connection” (How to become a master communicator in your workplace, your headspace and at your place). He is a Peak Performance Coach, Speaker on communication and a recognised authority on building growth cultures in elite business and sports organisations.

https://rikrushton.com/
TEDx – https://youtu.be/VtYSFfgSfco

August 30, 2020

#206: Wayne Schwass | PukaUp

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Wayne is a respected AFL and VFL legend playing 282 games with North Melbourne and the Sydney Swans Football Clubs. In 2006, he announced he had suffered depression for more than ten of his fourteen-year playing career. Since his retirement in 2002 has become one of the country’s leading mental health advocates culminating in the creation of his new social enterprise, PukaUp “Pukka” is a Hindi word which means authentic and genuine. Having authentic and honest conversations about mental health and emotional well-being helps to normalise these types of conditions, and that’s precisely what we do in this weeks chat.

Wayne is passionately committed to the issues of suicide prevention, mental health, emotional wellbeing and normalising these important conversations. He believes in the value and benefits of creating authentic and genuine conversations about mental health, emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention and making them available to every person living in Australia.

https://www.pukaup.com/

August 23, 2020

#205: Leah Lipschitz | Making Mindfulness Meaningful

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With the world in a spin, 2020 is testing everyone in some shape or form. Today I am so thrilled to share Leah’s message with everyone as the world needs to embrace it big time. Leah Lipschitz is a passionate educator and advocate for mindfulness, holistic education and play as vehicles for personal and social change.

Her professional experience in the field of education has deepened her belief in the power of mindful awareness and compassion to transform school communities, organizations and team environments. Hailing from her background as a collegiate athlete and coach and as a current Boston Public high school teacher, Leah understands and values the importance of connecting mind, body and heart to help individuals and organisations live fully and maximise their potential.

Leah is a licensed Physical Education teacher as well as a certified L2 Unified Mindfulness coach and certified yoga instructor.
Twitter – @mindfulnessHPE
Linkedin – Leah Lipschitz

August 16, 2020

#204: Hadleigh Fischer | The Resilience Agenda

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This week I have the pleasure of connecting with Hadleigh Fischer, who is the founder of Resilience Agenda. Resilience Agenda is one of Australia’s fastest-growing mental health awareness brands. Founded in 2017, Resilience Agenda develops stylish gift items, practical online content and engaging seminars that make sharing the idea of good mental health more relevant, engaging and inspiring.

With a background in Human Resources, and drawing on a powerful personal story, Hadleigh’s vision is to Change the Meaning of Mental Health through the idea of Mental Fitness. Over 20,000 supporters across Australia have now jumped on board, and the movement continues to expand around the world. Hadleigh’s passion is to inspire everyone to think of their Mental Fitness just as like they do their Physical Fitness, and to make looking after their mental health more positive, pro-active and preventative.

You can hear Hadleigh on Resilience Agenda Radio on your favourite podcasting platform, discover Mental Fitness Insights at www.resilienceagenda.com or get in touch on Facebook, Instagram or at letstalk@resilienceagenda.com

August 9, 2020

#203: Brooke Neal | All About Balance

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Today’s guest Brooke Neal should have been at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics the day we recorded this episode. She was one of the Black Sticks (New Zealand Women’s Hockey Team) most decorated players for the last decade, but due to COVID19 and the state of the world, she was able to take me up on a much more appealing offer to be a guest on this week’s podcast.

It all started for Brooke on the grass at Kensington Park in Whangarei in New Zealand. She was three years old when she first picked up a hockey stick and hasn’t put it down since!

Brooke would like to think that hockey is just one of the things that have shaped her life, along with her career and a fantastic support network. A lanky 15-year old whose nick name was ‘baby giraffe’ to having the honour of wearing the black singlet for New Zealand at the Rio 2016 Olympics, and playing over 170 games for her country. Brooke spends her spare time eating, paddle boarding, beach-ing, yoga-ing, watching home and away and spending time with friends and family.

In 2013, she graduated as a Sir Edmund Hillary Scholar from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communications, and since returning from Rio, Brooke has become an Olympic Ambassador. Through visiting over 180 schools, she has found her passion for helping young girls who are in the same boat as she was at high school, to support them through such a transformational time and help them find a sense of balance. Brooke immersed herself in self-development courses, books and podcasts, completing “The Female Leader” course run by Altris in 2016, and the “Conscious Boss Bootcamp” in 2017. Brooke is excited for this next chapter of her life with her company ‘All About Balance NZ’ now that she has retired from professional sport.

Im sure everyone will take something away from today’s fun and an insightful podcast chat. To reach out to Brooke and find out more about everything she is doing, you can do so on the links below:

http://brookeneal.co.nz/
https://www.instagram.com/brookeneal1/
https://www.instagram.com/allaboutbalancenz/

August 2, 2020

#202: Colleen Callander | Former Sportsgirl CEO

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This week I have the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with former Sportsgirl CEO Colleen Callander. Colleen is an inspiration to all generations and wants to encourage women globally to believe in themselves, their ability, share their voice, take action and bring equality into boardrooms, organisations, communities and even into the home.

Colleen shares her story from starting at Just Jeans as a 16-year-old with a part-time job, and how hard work, passion and energy had her never looking back. Three decades later, she was the CEO of one of the most iconic fashion brands in Australia. Join me as I share Colleens inspiring story and message in this week’s Energetic Radio episode.

https://www.instagram.com/olliecallander/

https://www.instagram.com/mentorme_women/