I'm Ben, a passionate motivational speaker and entrepreneur dedicated to inspiring others to overcome adversity, especially those facing disabilities. My journey is one of resilience and triumph, and I'm committed to sharing the lessons I've learned along the way. As someone who understands the challenges of living with a disability firsthand, I advocate for disability employment and rights while providing practical advice and support to individuals and organisations alike.Through my motivational speaking engagements, I aim to empower audiences with the tools and mindset needed to conquer obstacles and achieve their goals. Additionally, I am deeply involved in disability advocacy, working tirelessly to promote inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of life.One of my missions is to provide enriching day program activities that foster personal growth and fulfilment for individuals with disabilities. By creating supportive environments and offering innovative programming, I strive to enhance the quality of life for those I serve.Overall, my goal is to reshape perceptions, break down barriers, and uplift communities worldwide. Join me on this journey of empowerment and transformation as we strive to create a more inclusive and supportive society for all.SocialsWebsite: https://corcoranenterprises.com.au/LinkedIn: Ben Corcoran FB: Corcoran Enterprises Insta: Corcoran Enterprises @corcoran_enterprise Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Hello! I am Gavin McCormack, a co-founder of Upschool.co, a platform that empowers students to learn real entrepreneurship skills that have real impact. With over 20 years of experience as a Montessori-trained teacher, I have taught in multiple countries and developed a passion for innovative educational practices that foster essential skills in students from an early age.I am also the Montessori Australia Ambassador and a TEDx speaker on how education can change the world. I have built nine schools and several libraries and run three teacher training centres in Nepal. I am a best-selling author of children's books and a book on Montessori education for parents. I have been recognized as one of the top ten most influential global educators in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 and a nominee for Australian of the Year in 2018. You can learn more about my personal pedagogy and educational philosophy at www.gavinmccormack.com.au.I am always open to collaborating with schools and educators worldwide to share my expertise on programming, classroom management, and pedagogy. Feel free to connect with me to learn more about how we can work together to bring about positive change in the education sector.'In the ideal classroom, love is the silent lesson always being taught. It is not spoken of as much as it is shown, felt, and understood. It is the light that guides children on their path to finding their voice, and once found, to using it with the surety that comes from knowing they are loved, without conditions, without pause.'SocialsWebsite: upschool.coWebsite: www.gavinmccormack.com.auLinkedIn: Gavin McCormack FB: Education by Gavin McCormack Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Since Cherie Smirl’s first volunteering experience in Tanzania in 2013, the failure of the Government’s education system to deliver has been a driving factor in her work to break the cycle of inter-generational poverty in the country. One Love Tanzania is dedicated to encouraging personal development goals, fostering self belief and promoting better classroom practice, all integral to bringing hope through Education…..better Education.Today, One Love Tanzania is financially responsible for the educational welfare of 8 individual children in a range of Government and Non Government schools and Technical vocations, Cherie’s long term students for 11 years now. Supporting a young Muslim boy from a desperately poor background to fulfil his dream to become a doctor, is a proud and immensely fulfilling current undertaking.Teaming with in country NGO’s opens doors to creative opportunities to impact young lives through a raft of vocational and recreational workshops…ranging from health and wellbeing to expressing themselves through art mediums.Through mentoring qualified young, but yet to be employed, local teachers and financially supporting them to volunteer in poorly staffed schools creates opportunities to improve classroom practices in an education system hamstrung by over sized classes, poor resources and outdated curriculum. Positive changes are seen daily in both teacher and student attitudes.One Love Tanzania is a huge advocate for self-growth through entrepreneurialism and especially liaises with skilled women artisans in the country to develop jewellery, small homewares and artworks to appeal on the Australian market. Providing both an ethical fund base for the NFP, and encouraging a sustainable income for women incredibly skilled at their craft, but with little knowledge of converting that craft to a worthwhile livelihood.One Love Tanzania has been collaborating with the children from Tumaini for Africa Children’s Centre for 11 years to improve living conditions at the centre through the sale of their handicrafts. Guided by the Mamas at the centre and influenced by their tribal background, the children create sophisticated beaded jewellery pieces in the knowledge they are actively enhancing their own futures.SocialsWebsite: www.OneLoveTanzania.comFB: One Love Tanzania Insta: One Love Tanzania @one_love_tanzania_ Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Nicky and Ness are seasoned business leaders and coaches, dedicated to transforming the way business owners approach growth and success. With over fifty years of combined experience in leadership, sales, and coaching, they bring a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the table. Both have successfully run coaching businesses since 2015, and together they co-founded Business Together, a business that helps business owners break free from the relentless cycle of busy and build businesses by design.In 2024, Nicky and Ness co-authored Healthy Hustle: The New Blueprint to Thrive in Business and Life, a game-changing guide for business owners looking to achieve success without sacrificing their well-being. The book challenges the outdated notion that success requires relentless hustle, offering practical strategies for smart business growth, peak performance, and creating time freedom. With real-life stories and actionable tools, Healthy Hustle helps business leaders step away from the chaotic grind and embrace a more sustainable, balanced approach to thriving in both business and life .Together, Nicky and Ness offer their clients the unique advantage of tapping into not just one, but two seasoned business minds. They specialise in helping established, service-based businesses move from chaos to clarity, giving business owners and leaders the time freedom they crave. Their approach is grounded in practical wisdom and real-world experience, ensuring that their clients not only succeed but thrive.Nicky and Ness are also the hosts of the podcast ‘Smart Business Growth’If you’re into the formal stuff, you might like to know that both Nicky and Ness are accredited in eDISC Behavioral Profiling, are Meta Dynamics Level 3 Practitioners of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and are qualified Professional Coaches and Facilitators. SocialsWebsite (consulting business): https://businesstogether.com.au/Website (Book): https://healthyhustle.com.auPodcast Smart Business GrowthLinkedIn: Nicky Miklos-Woodley LinkedIn: Vanessa Medling Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

When she was growing up, Ros wanted to be a vet or a scientist, but her fascination with human behaviour and neuroscience led her to a career in organisational development, specialising in improving business outcomes by developing individuals, teams, and organisations.After more than 20 years in corporate human resources and organisational development roles, a successful battle with cancer gave Ros the nudge to take her passion for transforming leaders and improving how individuals and organisations cope with change in a new direction. Leaving her senior corporate role in 2012, Ros established her consulting business, Shaping Change, to achieve her goals. Ros is a solution and results-oriented facilitator, with expertise spanning strategic planning, leadership development, organisational culture, change management, emotional intelligence and employee engagement.She is also a talented and multi-award-winning executive and leadership coach, with coaching clients at executive and senior levels in Government agencies, private enterprise, and the community sector. In 2016, Ros felt compelled to look deeply at the differences in the leadership styles of men and women. The result was the Women’s Leadership Archetypes model, now being used worldwide by women to discover how they can better leverage their natural strengths to lead with purpose, authenticity, and integrity. In 2022 Ros was recognised with a World of Difference Award by the International Alliance for Women (TIAW) for this work. Ros now licences other women coaches, facilitators, mentors, and trainers to use the WLA in their work, creating a ripple effect across the globe. Ros is a blogger and the author of The Resilient Employee. In addition, she contributes regular articles to Leaders in Heels, The Huffington Post, and People Development magazine. SocialsWebsite (consulting business): https://www.shapingchange.com.au/Website (Women’s Leader Archetypes): https://www.womensleaderarchetypes.com.au/LinkedIn: Rosalind Cardinal Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Let’s just start this with a confession. I’m deeply in love with photography. And this love affair started young, as a kid growing up in a small regional town in Victoria. I used to pour over the pictures in the National Geographic—those photos were my window to the wider world. They showed me the power of a single image to connect people across cultures, continents and time.My fascination with images grew after my grandparents lost everything, photo albums included, in the Ash Wednesday bushfire. It was such a huge loss, and growing up without access to those family stories made me realise how important photography is to engage us with our history. Since then, I’ve felt a deep responsibility to document our stories so nothing is forgotten.This eventually led me to found Lauren Murphy Photography in 2013 while also working as the staff photographer at the Warragul and Drouin Gazette. Eight years later, it’s a busy photography studio specialising in compelling, authentic portrait and documentary-style imagery for people and brands across Melbourne, the Gippsland and Warragul region, and beyond. While I’ve had a camera attached to my hip in some form or another since high school, I also credit my time as a social worker supporting the refugee community for five years (along with my full-time role as a mother) for informing the way I approach my photography clients every day—with compassion, empathy and a desire for honest connection.It matters to me that people feel truly themselves in their photos—empowered, confident and ready to tell their story. This pushes me to understand the real person, find the beauty in them and share it with the world. And what a gift that is! The first day I launched my business it was vital for me to have my values ingrained in what I do. I will always welcome people of any age, gender, sexual identity, and cultural background. Our world is made beautiful by diversity, the more we can embrace it the better.I also wish to acknowledge the current Elders in my local community and thank them for being able to follow my dreams on the tribal lands of the Bratowoloong people. I pay my respects to their Elders both past and present and look forward to potential collaborations with the Kurnai community. My studio is not just for me, it’s grown into much bigger things with the MAST.SocialsWebsite: https://www.laurenmurphyphotography.com.au/LinkedIn: Lauren Murphy FB: Lauren Murphy PhotographyInsta: Lauren Murphy Photography @laurenmurphyphotographyEnjoy the visual here on Youtube

Audra Agen is the Founder, Host and Chief Inspiration Officer of the ‘Women in the Arena’ Podcast. As a corporate veteran, Audra has 25 years’ experience of being one of the few women in the room, and in many cases, the only one. While the women may have been outnumbered, they were all uniquely exceptional. She became fascinated learning more about them and their experiences. It became increasingly clear that these women were contributing significant value to their organizations, families and careers. Their contributions were either being taken for granted or overlooked, sometimes even by themselves. Audra aspired to change that; from that, Women in the Arena was created. It’s a platform unlike any other- it’s a celebration.Socials:Website: https://womeninthearena.net/LinkedIn: Audra Agen LinkedIn: Women In The Arena Podcast FB: Women In The Arena Insta: womeninthearenapodcast @womeninthearenapodcast Youtube: Women In The Arena Podcast Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

It’s amazing how often we feel guilty about something and we let it consume us. It’s even worse when you’ve created a narrative in your own mind about letting people down and not living up to the expectations of others. Yes, I teach this stuff, but yet I am human. Sometimes it’s absolutely OK to put your own needs first and fill up YOUR cup in order to serve more people. If only we could remember that more often!

Tiffanee Cook is a dynamic force in the worlds of boxing, coaching, podcasting, and speaking, driven by a passion to understand why some people thrive after life’s challenges. As a boxer and coach, her experiences shape her insightful approach to personal development.Her podcast is a rich tapestry of narratives, where she explores a range of topics - from mindset and adversity to neuroscience and resilience. She blends personal stories with scientific research, offering listeners diverse perspectives on human potential and growth.As a certified coach and personal trainer, Tiffanee is dedicated to guiding her clients towards holistic well-being, addressing mental, physical, and emotional health. She helps them unravel the stories and behaviours that limit their potential, advocating for a balanced and fulfilling life.Tiffanee sees life as a grand boxing ring, embracing a philosophy of resilience and adaptability. Her message is clear:'Let's embrace life's challenges and roll with the punches!’SocialsWebsite: https://www.rollwiththepunches.com.au/LinkedIn: Tiffanee Cook FB: Roll With The Punches Insta: Roll With The Punches Podcast @rollwiththepunches_podcast Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

It seems we’re always quick to judge or blame others, and just as quick to sit in denial or to justify our position. Often even when we know were are in the wrong! But how often are we accountable for our words and actions? And do we take responsibility for things that need to sit with us? What about owning up when we make a mistake. The latter are all things that sit above the metaphorical line, and being above the line helps us to perform better and build stronger relationships. But is it OK to go below the line?

Happiness is that elusive thing we all chase, but what does it actually mean? What if we replaced that never-ending search with celebration and seeking moments of joy. Those things that bring us energy, put a smile on our dial, and fill our cups. What then, are we doing that is compromising our happiness and our opportunity to find those moments of joy, and can we do more of the things that are contributing to our wellbeing?Mention:Sam Horn 

What if we could live our lives for ourselves, and not living to please the expectations of others? Do we even know what that would look like? The number one regret of the dying, according to author Bronnie Ware, is “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me”. When we know what we stand for and what values drive us, we have more confidence to stand in our space and assert and manage our own lives the way we want it to be. Ultimately we want to go to bed at night and sleep with ourselves and like who we are. This level of peace can only be found through authenticity and the courage to truly be ourselves.

We all have emotions and they are actually a great thing. Emotions are often labelled positive and negative because of the way they make us feel, but all emotions serve a wonderful purpose - to motivate us to take action to avoid or gain. All emotions come with a physical sensation, thoughts, and a behaviour. When we get an emotional charge, we can choose to suppress, react or respond. The good news is, we always have the choice.

Fear of failure is a very real thing and impacts almost all of us. But what if we pushed past that fear and took a risk to do something important to us? That’s where growth lives, and satisfaction, and confidence. We allow our beliefs and past experiences to determine what we try into the future and so many incredible dreams are never brought to life because of that fear. We miss grand opportunities and can end up chronically sick simply because we allow fear to paralyse us. But what if we put one foot in front of the other and tip toed in to see if we might actually succeed?

This week my partner and I went to Metung Hot Springs. We booked it couple of months ago thinking it would be great to go in winter as the outside temperature would be freezing but it would be lovely and warm in the hot pools. However, we didn’t take into account that it might bucket down rain, because it is winter, and that we might actually decide to sit in the car at Metung, chomping on a pie while watching the pelicans rather than immerse ourselves in the geo-thermal pools. What we needed was a big attitude change and a different story to tell ourselves.

Challenging behaviour is something we all face, not only due to another person’s behaviour, but also our own. None of us are perfect and we all produce triggers that set off other people’s hot buttons. But what’s under the behaviour? Before we go judging and criticising others, and pointing our fingers at them believing we are in the right and they are dysfunctional, maybe we need to understand what drives behaviour and how our own interpretations and perspectives assist us, rightly or wrongly, in determining if a behaviour os good or bad. Some great tips in this one as well as an empathy activity at the end.

Justin Jones, otherwise affectionately known as Jonesy, is one of Australia’s pre-eminent explorers, key­note speakers, adventure thinkers and storytellers.Over the past 19 years he has made a career of undertaking huge, epic, record setting expeditions around the world and sharing these on the stage and on screen. To date he’s spoken to over 350,000 people in 20 countries around the world and millions have watched his award winning documentaries.He’s kayaked across the Tasman Sea from Australia to New Zealand, become the first to ski to the South Pole and back and walked across the Australian Outback with his one year old daughter. He currently holds two Guinness World Records and holds a place as one of Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers of all time, all achieved before his thirties!A gloriously ordinary bloke… he is the perfect example of how determination, detailed planning and foresight can enable the most ‘normal’ of us to undertake the most extraordinary feats.SocialsWebsite: https://justinjonesy.com/Website: https://adventurethinking.com/LinkedIn: Justin Jones Insta: Jonesy @justonrjonesy Youtube: Adventure Thinking Vimeo: Justin Jonesy Crossing the Outback: Expedition Parenthood - Documentary Trailer Lessons from the edge - Day 7 Antarctica The Justin Jonesy Presentation Experience Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Kellie Eddy is a Civil Celebrant of 6 and a half years, based in Gippsland. She specialises in weddings, funerals and MC’ing events. Kellie has developed a fresh approach to sharing stories celebrating both life and love. A mother to two little ones and a Step Mum to a teen. After a decade and a half of trying pursuing different career paths; from Education, Employment to a singing Pizza Van owner she has now settled into a full time career within the Celebrant industry.  Socials:Website: https://www.kellieeddy.com/FB: Kellie Eddy Civil Marriage Celebrant Insta - Weddings: Gippsland Marriage Celebrant @kellie.eddycc Insta - Funerals: Kellie Eddy Funeral Celebrant @kellie.eddyfunerals Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Self-love is really hard for so many. But where do we start, and how can we start with something that is achievable and believable? Because if deep down we don’t believe we deserve it, we struggle to attain it. And what about affirmations? Do they work? Starting with setting boundaries is something most people can do and it can work.

Mitch Nivalis (they/them) is a filmmaker and photographer with a commitment to social change, particularly around inclusion and visibility for diverse communities. Their recently completed Master of Arts Photography was the impetus for the ground breaking feature documentary film Equal the Contest, the story of the Mt Alexander Falcon's fight for inclusion in community AFL. Mitch is part of the 2024 Change our Game women in sports media program. In their spare time they are a volunteer firefighter and play footy for the Mt Alexander Falcons on Djaara Country. Socials:Website: https://equalthecontest.au/Insta: equalthecontest Insta: Mitch Nivalis @mdpphotovideo Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Karina Murray is the Founder & CEO Aunua Global/ Enterprise, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist. Humanitarian and Youth Advocate.She’s an Ambassador, an Advocate, and an Innovator and these are the roles that she plays with great success. Her inspiration to bring Aunua to life was inspired by her own fears for her children’s future and the uncertainty that lies ahead for all children. Karina, has been working relentlessly to develop an entire ecosystem to help support young people on their personal development journey by offering them a roadmap to help navigate better as she believes they are the catalysts for change. Aunua are growing their community and with their innovative youth ambassadors and global tribe and together they thrive towards addressing many of our world challenges.  Karina’s, culmination of a lifetime’s worth of experience kicked into place when she discovered her new sense of purpose in her mid-forties after a long 9-year career break whilst raising her two wonderful children, in her quest to discover a new path forward, she gave birth to her new baby AUNUA “meaning A New You in Irish” highlights of which include: - presenter and media personality on her own weekly Aunua show on Together FM. -Qualified and accredited NLP practitioner. -Scholarship winner and attendee at The Entrepreneurs’ Institute in Bali. -Founding member of the Genius School, affiliated with Roger James Hamilton’s movement aiming to ‘Ignite The Genius In Every Child’. - Ambassador with Belouga, a social learning platform that has been featured in Forbes and the BBC. - Executive director for the Impactoverse – Metaverse of Impact. - Board of experts for CELD- Centre for Economic & Leadership Development, empowering girls and women. - Board of experts for The Green Pillar – Climate change education.Karina, is now on a crusade to expand and invigorate the Aunua Global community, and she welcomes new conversations with anyone interested in becoming part of her story.Socials:Website: https://aunuaglobal.org/Website: https://aunuaenterprise.eu/LinkedIn: Karina Murray Youtube: Aunua Global FB: Aunua Global Insta: Aunua Global @aunuaglobal Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Lisa Ireland is an Australian author of modern historical and contemporary fiction. Her novels include The One and Only Dolly Jamieson, The Secret Life of Shirley Sullivan, The Art of Friendship, and The Shape of Us. Additionally, Lisa has written several rural romances, including the Australian bestseller, Feels Like Home. Her eighth novel, The Studio Girls, will be released in April 2024.Lisa has a professional background in education, with a long career in both classroom teaching and professional development leadership. Since 2021, she has combined her teaching skill with her passion for writing to successfully mentor over thirty writers. She is also a sought after speaker and workshop facilitator, and has presented at numerous literary festivals and community events, including the Queenscliffe Literary Festival, Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival and Romance Writers of Australia’s annual conference.When not writing, Lisa enjoys reading, walking her dog, and drinking copious amounts of coffee. During the covid-19 lockdowns, Lisa taught herself to crochet, and is now the proud creator of one (somewhat asymmetric) knee rug.Socials:Website: https://www.lisairelandbooks.com/Insta: Lisa Ireland @lisairelandbooks The Reading Couch FB Group Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Andres Ruiz is a motivational speaker, Tedx Speaker, Confidence and Leadership coach, and radio show host on 1030 AM The Voice and 106.3 The Groove in Arizona.He is also the author of 10 books, 6 of those books were #1 on Amazon. He is also a children's author.Andres has also been featured on CBS, NBC and Fox. Andres' has served over 40,000 youth in his community. His Mission is to help our youth and his clients do what inspires them to make the world a better place.Socials:Website: https://ibelieveinmyself.org/LinkedIn: Andres Ruiz FB: Andres Ruiz Youtube: I Believe In Myself Insta: Andres Ruiz @andresruizmotivates Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Alarna Bell is a passionate makeup artist with over 30 years of experience.From the glamorous runways of New York Fashion Week to the exotic beaches of Bali and Vietnam, she has had the privilege of working all over the world. She is the Director of Make up for Miss Universe in 3 regions, Singapore, New Zealand and her homeland of Australia.Alongside Alarna’s international endeavours, she has also taught in classrooms and workshops across Australia, sharing her expertise with aspiring makeup artists.Throughout her career, Alarna has had the opportunity to work with esteemed individuals,                                 including Golden Globe winners, WWE Wrestling Mega Stars, even the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show. She has also had the honour of showcasing her makeup knowledge on television channels 9 and 7 in Australia.Over the years, Alarna has come to realise that using the right tools is vital for achieving the desired results. After observing students and having thousands of faces in her own hands, she know how discouraging it can be to not have the right tools and knowledge of how to use them correctly. So she created Alarna Makeup Solutions, which assist people with a curated collection of high-quality tools that are essential for flawless makeup application. To complement these tools, Alarna provides visual guides that not only demonstrate how to use them but also explain the reasoning behind each technique.Socials:Website: https://alarna.au/LinkedIn: Alarna Bell Insta: Alarna Bell Make Up Artist @alarna.au FB: Alarna Make Up Solutions TikTok: Alarna Make Up Solutions @alarnamakeupsolutions Mentions:Toy Box Australia https://toyboxaustralia.org/Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford.Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Bloomberg Businessweek wrote, “Nir Eyal is the habits guy. Want to understand how to get app users to come back again and again? Then Eyal is your man.”He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. His books have resonated with readers worldwide, selling over 1 million copies in over 30 languages.Indistractable received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Works of Literature Award as well as being named one of the Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year by Amazon and one of the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible. The Globe and Mail called Indistractable, “the best business book of 2019.”In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Harvard Business Review, Time Magazine, and Psychology Today.Nir invests in habit-forming products that improve users’ lives. Some of his past investments include Eventbrite (NYSE:EB), Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify), Kahoot! (, Canva, Homelight, Product Hunt, Marco Polo, Byte Foods, FocusMate, Dynamicare, Wise App, and Sunnyside.Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.Socials:Website: NIR and FAR https://www.nirandfar.com/LinkedIn: Nir Eyal Youtube: Nir and Far blog X: Nir Eyal https://twitter.com/nireyalEnjoy the visual here on Youtube

For over 30 years, Simon Rinne survived mental illness. Undiagnosed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression, and Anxiety saw him turn from happy-go-lucky kid to dependent on alcohol to feel "normal". A parental break-up saw him become "the man of the house" - and this is where things turned dark.Social norms that tell boys and men to "suck it up" kept me quiet... and in that quiet, Simon’s mind turned to suicidal thoughts.But he survived and after 20 years of suffering in silence, he finally reached out for help in 2012. Simon was diagnosed, and started seeing a therapist. However, Simon expected the therapist to wave a magic wand and cure him. That didn't happen, so Simon kept doing what he was doing.It wasn't until Simon became a dad that he started to reflect on how he was showing up. 1 year later, he burned out. This is where Simon discovered mindfulness, and started to turn from survivor to thriver.Simon is now 40 years old, sober, and using his pain to fuel his passion - talking about mental health! Not only does he love to talk about it, but he designed his therapy business around making therapy easy for men who really struggle to open up.Simon has also completed a Masters Degree in Social Work and established Mindful Men - a therapy business and global movement encouraging men to men to adopt mindful living, combat the stigma around mental health, and lower alarming rates of domestic violence and suicide.Socials:Website: www.mindful-men.com.auMindful Men Podcast LinkedIn: Simon Rinne FB: Mindful Men Insta: Simon@Mindful Men  @mindful.men.aus Youtube: Mindful Men Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Sam Horn is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency, a positioning/messaging consultancy, which helps people design and deliver TEDx talks, keynotes, funding pitches and one-of-a-kind brands.She is also the CEO of the Tongue Fu! Training Institute, a trade-marked communication skills approach, that teaches how to give and get respect at work, at home, online and in public.Sam is the author of 10 books including Tongue Fu!®, POP!, SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week, IDEApreneur, and Wash Post bestseller Got Your Attention?Her newest book Talking on Eggshells received a glowing Publishers Weekly review and endorsements from Marie Forleo, Jack Canfield, Lynn Twist, JJ Virgin, Dr. Ivan Misner (founder of BNI) and Whole Foods founder John Mackey who calls it “The course-correct for today’s cancel culture.” Sam's work has been featured in dozens of publications including NY Times, Forbes, Fast Company and, Harvard Business Review. She has been interviewed on every major network including NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, NPR and MSNBC.Fun Fact:  Sam Horn and her Tongue Fu! team stumped the panel on the TV Show To Tell the Truth.Sam has had the privilege of speaking to more than half a million people worldwide from China to Chicago, Ireland to England, and for clients like Intel, Oracle, Accenture, American Bankers Assn.Sam co-founded the Business Book Festival (held at USA Today headquarters) and served as the Emcee and Executive Director of the world-renowned Maui Writers Conference for 17 years.She also served as the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped entrepreneurs generate $27.8 billion (yes, that’s a B) in funding – and has been brought in by NASA, TED FELLOWS and Richard Branson's NEW NOW LEADERS to teach public speaking/media training. Sam’s LinkedIn Learning course has been translated into 6 languages and is used by organizations around the world, (e.g., Amazon, KPMG, Walmart,) as part of their communication – customer service – leadership training.As a consultant, Sam helps clients - including Terry Jones, Founder of Travelocity and Charlie Pellerin, Project Manager of the Hubble Telescope - get their books out of their head and into the world. Sheri Salata (Former Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Pres. of Harpo Productions and OWN) calls Sam “one of the bright lights and most accessible wisdom-sharers in our culture today.”Website: https://samhorn.com/LinkedIn: Sam Horn FB: Sam Horn’s Intrigue Agency Insta: Sam Horn @samhornintrigueYoutube: Sam Horn Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Leigh McDonald, has been a resident of Gippsland for most of his life and is widely recognised as one of the best local football players the area has ever seen. He has achieved great success as a player and coach, leading Churchill to a premiership and coaching Wonthaggi. Football has also taken Leigh across the country playing in 3 different state leagues.However, Leigh's passion for the game has come at a cost. Over a span of 20 years, he endured more than 40 concussions, including a severe incident in the VFL where he was knocked unconscious and suffered a brain bleed. These repeated head injuries have led to Leigh being diagnosed with CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy.Despite the challenges he faces, Leigh has chosen to use his experience to raise awareness about CTE. Leigh is also on a mission to help implement concussion protocols in regional leagues and has embarked on a campaign to educate others of the signs to lookout for with your loved ones after receiving head trauma. Leigh will be running a marathon on the Gold Coast to raise funds for The Concussion Legacy Foundation, where he also serves on the board. Leigh's determination to show that it is possible to lead a fulfilling life with CTE is truly inspiring.Socials:Leigh Michelle McDonald Mention:The Concussion Legacy Foundation Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

I went on a cruise ship around 40 years ago and hated it. Everybody on board had gastro, the flu, or sea sickness. I had the latter and needed an injection to ease the vomiting and nausea. But, it doesn’t end there or end well. I had an allergic reaction to the vaccine and blew up in huge red welts all over my body. I was not interested in sunning myself on the deck, or gracing the beaches of the pacific islands. Instead, I waited patiently to dock at each new port, and armed with a video recorder the size of a TV news camera, I ran solo to explore the undiscovered distant region of the island while fancying myself as a roving reporter.I vowed never to sail the high sea again.Fast forward to 2023, my partner says “I booked us on a family cruise”. My worst nightmare come true! However, I decided to put all my past negative grumblings behind me and give it a go. Have I changed my mind? You’ll have to take a listen…

A graduate of Boston College, Burke started out in television as a production Assistant while working other odd jobs, from bar bouncer, golf caddy to factory assemblyman, to sustain the meager TV industry income. His height and physical build came in handy, scoring him a gig loading grip trucks for Powerhouse Films, which further exposed him to commercials and films in and around the New England area. He soon became the ‘go to’ guy of Production Assistants in Boston, working every motion picture produced in Massachusetts. After a move to Los Angeles in 1990, Burke quickly moved up the production ranks, working as First Assistant Director on an independent film with Johnny Depp. Nicknamed “the Irish Bull” by his west coast colleagues, Burke went on to secure Assistant Director credits including, Jerry Bruckheimer’s acclaimed TV series Skin, Close to Home, CSI Miami, and the pilot for Desperate Housewives. He spent his last five years on Chicago PD. In 2003, Burke was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Three years of doctor visits, nine operations and chemotherapy treatments were all included in part of his rigorous 14-hour shoot day routine. To no surprise, given his well known tenacity, Burke conquered the disease into remission mostly by himself. The experience empowered him to take inventory of his life, specifically his trade, leading him to approach his career from an alternative perspective that was better aligned with his personal values. Best known in the industry for his talent, perseverance and respectful collaboration with colleagues on all levels.Socials:Website: https://tommyburke.com/LinkedIn: Tommy Burke Insta: Tommy Burke @tommy_burke_dga Podcast: Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

For way too long, toxic masculinity has run rife. Men have been taught to be tough, not to cry, don’t show emotions and all the other damaging rhetoric. They’ve also been subjected to abuse and put downs for showing signs of kindness and warmth. This has to stop. The four men I talk about in this episode are indeed putting a stop to the harmful narrative that causes many men to self-loath and in some cases, take their own life. Mark MacManus, Matt Ferguson, Leigh McDonald and Steven Baker aren’t afraid to cry, and are actively sharing their stories in an effort to support men and others to ask for help and believe in themselves. Essentially they want people to know they are ok just the way they are.Socials:The Restoration Project https://www.facebook.com/restorationgippsland/Build Grit with Steven Bakerhttps://www.facebook.com/buildGRIThttps://www.buildgrit.com.au/Matthew Fergusonhttps://www.instagram.com/mattyferg21/?hl=enChronic Traumatic EncephalopathyAccording to the Boston University CTE Center, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma. CTE is caused in part by repeated traumatic brain injuries, which include concussions and nonconcussive impacts.Source: Concussion Legacy Foundation

Tracie Lund is the Manager of the Morwell Neighbourhood House and has worked tirelessly in the community since starting there in 2012. She has introduced and championed much-needed initiatives, resulting in the Morwell Neighbourhood House becoming a renowned hub where vital support is available for everyone, no matter their circumstances.One significant initiative of the Morwell Neighbourhood House, is People’s Kitchen. Each week, community volunteers work together at A Kinder Cup, another initiative of MNH, to cook meals for local people experiencing food insecurity.Tracie is passionate about grassroots democracy and strongly believes that investment in and support of the community improves health and wellbeing, resilience, and employment opportunities. Her experience in supporting the local community every day on the ground has given her insight into what is required as the community navigates the future.Socials:Website: Morwell Neighbourhood House https://morwellnh.org.au/FB: Morwell Neighbourhood HouseA Kinder Cup cafe Website: Tracie Lund https://tracielund.com.au/Mentions:Latrobe Health Assembly Energy Australia Yallourn Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Tiffanee Cook is a boxer, trainer, epigenetics coach, speaker and host of the podcast ‘Roll With The Punches’, who uncovered her childhood trauma when she stepped into the boxing ring at 29.“Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face”Tiffanee has learned this as a business woman, performance coach and boxer; from the comfort, predictability and safety provided by the corporate world, to the lessons and let-downs in and out of the boxing ring. Coming to the realisation that, in order to have one’s hand raised in triumph, adversity, discomfort and combat must be navigated. In the face of the messiness of life, do we fight or do we flee?Fuelled by the unexpected. Tiff's exposure to the corporate boxing experience opened her eyes to the connection between our physical, mental and spiritual selves.  It lifted the lid on a world full of opportunities far beyond the one in which she once lived and it paved a path to growth, success, health and above all happiness.Tiff is also the inspiration behind the latest album from Australian rock legend, Mark Seymour and has been honoured with a song dedicated to her.Socials:Website: tiffaneeandco.com.au  Youtube: Tiffanee Cook | Roll With The Punches Podcast Insta: Roll With The Punches Podcast  @rollwiththepunches_podcastFB: Roll With The Punches @rollwiththepunchespodcastTwitter: Roll With The Punches | Tiffanee CookEnjoy the visual here on Youtube

Rosemary has been in alternate dispute resolution for over 15 years with a specialisation in family mediation and restorative justice practices.As a family dispute resolution practitioner, she has helped many families to separate and re-establish in a respectful and child focused way.She is on various Restorative Justice panels for Commonwealth agencies, including the Defence Force Ombudsman, the National Redress Scheme, and the Territories Stolen Generation Scheme.Her practice draws on being present with clients as they navigate the changes and challenges that confront them, doing so in a trauma-informed and strengths-based way.As a facilitator & trainer, she has been able to share her knowledge and experience on a larger scale, assisting mediators and mental health practitioners to work with a strengths-based lens.Her interest and continued professional development in the area of child development, trauma and neuroscience have added another layer of meaning to the way in which she works and has placed her in a unique position to observe, learn, reflect and share.Rosemary also holds a strong academic record, which includes undergraduate and postgraduate law, couples and family therapy and family dispute resolution.Her initial interest in mediation was sparked by her undergraduate studies and led her to further study mediation and negotiation at Harvard University.Merging her experience as a family mediator with her study of neuroscience and trauma, Rosemary's first book explores trends in managing personal adversity and proposes a strengths-based tool for self-reflection and has been endorsed by leaders in the field of the treatment of trauma.She offers workshops and information sessions on these concepts, in high schools, businesses and with mental health practitioners.As a chronic over-thinker, Rosemary experienced first-hand the transformative impact of rewriting overthinking into strengths reflection and is committed to sharing this with the world.Socials:Website: http://www.rosemarygattuso.com/LinkedIn: Rosemary Gattuso Insta: Rosemary Gattuso @rosemarygattuso FB: Rosemary Gattuso Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Brock Williams is a 4th year chiropractic student who left his home town of Rosedale to pursue his career. But with his heart still back in Rosedale, and a mate with cancer requiring ongoing care, Brock decided to take on a challenge to show his support to his mate Xavier.His big audacious goal was to run 1,000 kilometres from Adelaide to Rosedale and raise money and awareness for children’s cancer, and specifically for the Sony Foundation Australia.Brock raised $45,000 which is estimated to help up to 300 families with away from home accommodation while supporting their loved one in hospital.While crossing the finish line in his beloved home town was as grand as a king’s homecoming, the challenges he faced along the way were not so wonderful. Multiple physical injuries and unkind weather conditions, also left Brock also battling the mental demons until he finally overcome all that was thrown at him and glided through the final few daysBrock’s ultimate message to anybody who’ll listen, is that he’s just an ordinary guy who found something bigger than himself to care about, and with meaning and purpose, we can do anything.Socials:Insta: Brock Williams @brockwilliamss FB: Brock Williams Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Up until 2003, I was a lazy Buddhist and a Trauma/ ICU/ ER Nurse who inconsistently meditated, read the occasional self help book, and was too overworked to recognize or remember my gifts. I was a single Mom, exhausted, and not seeking anything remotely resembling the metaphysical except maybe a good night's sleep with a prophetic dream. Abruptly, on a random Tuesday, everything changed.In October 2003 I found out my closest friend at work was murdering people. This was a true friend I confided in, shared secrets with, and trusted with my life. I adored him. After I helped the Detectives from the New Jersey Prosecution put him behind bars, I set out on a magical path to answer my scariest question:How the hell could I love someone so dark?The journey down the Rabbit Hole to that answer brought me face-to-face with spiritual gurus, energy healers, visionaries, and real-life, spontaneously awakened, modern day Buddhas. I read book after book and took every workshop I could find. I had set out to heal myself and in that process, I had many Spiritually Transformative Events. I also was shown my own gifts, my own team of Spirit Guides, and surprising intuitive abilities which I effortlessly access every. single. moment. of. every. day.  I now have created a life filled with abundance, exotic travels, and beautiful relationships. My amazingly full and adventurous life was created through a deep understanding of this Matrix we live in. I DID receive and answer to my question, and it was surprisingly beautiful and simple.The answer appeared loudly during an energy healing session.“Without being inspired by the intense darkness, I would not have been open to receiving all that this physical/spiritual Realm had to offer me.”‘The darkness in him was also in me and it was leading me to the light within this world.’I am now a Reiki Master, a Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Meditation Instructor, DreamSculptor Practitioner, Reconnective Healer, Integrative Energy Healer, Past Life Regressionist, Crystal Language Reader, Medical Intuitive, and learned "The Work" from Byron Katie. Pulling from dozens of different learned modalities and my own special access to the other Realms, I now help others develop a unique Guidance Plan for deeper connections. Socials:Website: https://www.amythegoodnurse.com/Website: https://www.mostimportantpatient.com/Insta: Amy Loughren Ridgeway @amythegoodnurseEnjoy the visual here on Youtube

Time out is critical. It’s way too easy to hustle and grind and think we have to live up to the expectations of other people. Nothing could be further from the truth. You can succeed and achieve amazing things, even if you take the time to rejuvenate and take care of yourself. It’s that old oxygen mask analogy in play here. Put yours on first or you won’t be able to help anybody else.

Terry Tucker is a sought-after speaker who believes in the power of a good story to motivate, inspire, and encourage others to lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives.By combining his twelve-year cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and law enforcement expertise, he delivers compelling yet relatable presentations for conferences, virtual events, panels, meetings, and seminars.Terry is the Founder of Motivational Check LLC and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Citadel and a Master's degree from Boston University. He has been an NCAA Division I college basketball player, a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a customer service manager, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, a business owner, a high school basketball coach, and a cancer warrior.He is the author of the book Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry has been featured in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines. In addition, he is quoted in the new book, Audaciousness, Your Journey To Living A Bold And Authentic Life by Maribel Ortega and Helen Strong Terry has also developed The 4 Truths, to encourage, guide, and support the audiences he speaks with:1. Control your mind, or it will control you.2. Embrace the pain and discomfort we all experience in life and use it to make you a stronger and more resilient individual.3. What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of other people.4. As long as you don't quit - you can never be defeated. Socials:Website: motivationalcheck.comEnjoy the visual here on Youtube

Let’s rethink rats. There are still around 110 million active landmines around the world, and detecting and destroying them is not a cheap or easy process, partly due to the weight and inefficiency of humans. Rats on the other hand, are extremely efficient at detecting landmines and other explosives and are being used around the world to help return land to local communities. The organisation leading the way with rats is APOPO. Not only can the rats detect TNT, they are also used to detect tuberculosis and are now being trained for search and rescue, to detect people trapped under rubble.

Kindness, gratitude, simplicity and community are four words that easily come to mind when thinking about Cambodia. During a recent trip to deliver an accelerate version of my Confident Leaders Program, so many other things became apparent about the privileged way we live in developed countries. As well as how impactful it can be when you bring your whole self to work and truly invest in loving those around you.

Anishinaabe, Music composer, Multi-MusicianGrowing up in a musical household, Jaimi was singing before she was talking; and it was only a matter of time before she picked up an instrument of her own. At the age of four, her father brought home a mini keyboard, and she immediately started training her ear and taught herself how to play. When she was 12, Jaimi had asked to learn how to play guitar as well. As she grew older, she taught herself how to play more instruments, and write music.One late night out, Jaimi was at a concert with one of her friends who was going through a rough time with her partner at the time. Her friend told her that she felt like the villain because her partner kept playing the victim card all the time, and said she was tired of it and SHE wanted to be the victim for once when she ends the relationship. Jaimi thought about it, and said that she didn’t have to settle for being either the villain OR the victim, she could be her own hero. A couple days later, thinking about this conversation, Jaimi sat at her piano and wrote a song for her friend, saying exactly that. Just a few weeks later, her friend ended her relationship with her toxic partner, and is now in a better place.This experience planted the idea that Jaimi could actually HELP people with her music in her mind, she just couldn’t quite figure out how. She and her husband attended a seminar called The Hero Round Table later that year, which included a workshop tailored towards using your talents to help people. Filling out the worksheet, an idea was formed. Jaimi was always able to write her own music to heal her own heartbreaks and celebrate her triumphs. While her friends had popular songs written by other well known artists they had connected to in their own battles, they couldn’t write their own music. But… What if Jaimi could write songs for them? Finally, it clicked. This workshop helped form the idea that people could come to Jaimi with their own struggles to get a different perspective, to help them heal their hearts, to help them get closure, through a song tailored specifically to them. Jaimi could take their thoughts, feelings, and any phrases or questions they might have and write them a song. It’s still new, and Jaimi is still putting everything together so she is able to make this dream into a reality, but steps are being taken every day to make this happen. There is currently a portfolio being put together while Jaimi is learning the software so there can be examples of how she uses her music to help heal the hearts of people who are struggling. Socials:Insta: Jaimi Magyari @jaico.music FB: Jaimi Magyari Spotify: Jaimi Blurred by Jaimi (album) - https://music.apple.com/us/album/blurred/1697607052Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

As we move into 2024, let’s focus the impact we can make, to humans, animals and the planet. But with flow and not with resistance, always moving our intentions and actions in the right direction.

Let’s slow down a little over this holiday break and consider the things and people we have around us to be grateful for. It’s a stressful time and people do and say some pretty ordinary things due to these conditions. We don’t have to push and shove and place huge expectations on each other. We can choose to slow down, reflect, and extend love and compassion to ourselves and those around us.

In this episode, I talk about values and how important they are as a lens to make great choices. Also, when communicated and demonstrated effectively, they help others to feel a sense of trust around you.

In this episode, I talk about the power of gratitude and joy, and how both of them can transform your life.

In this episode, I talk about taking action. Last week we had our 5th annual Girls With hammers conference, and Gem Gale spoke about her new book that’s about to be released. At last year’s conference, Gem talked about this being an idea. She took action and made it happen.Mentions:Girls With HammersDaughters of the DeepKate GaleTiffanee CookNelly ThomasGem Gale

In this episode, I talk about the power of one idea, and how that one idea can change lives. The problem is, we often give up on our ideas because we fear failure, rejection or criticism. Also in this episode I introduce two amazing young men who are actually saving lives through their ideas. One, Heman Bekele, has invented a soap that has the power top heal melanoma, and is accessible to all. The other, Jack Andraka who was featured in my book ‘Magnificent Kids’. Jack invented a pancreatic test strip, extremely cheap and far more accurate than the regular test methods. What’s your idea?

Megan Munckhof is the co-founder of Lead n Hand, and product for keeping ropes and leads looped perfectly without the tangles.The idea of Lead n Hand was dreamt up many years ago by Megan’s Dad (Darcy White) who is a farmer and contractor in Queensland. It came about due to a need to tidy up his service vehicle and to provide a storage for all his leads and hoses. The issue of tangled ropes and cords is a problem a lot of people have, and this is what drove him to find a solution. The handheld device is secured to your cord, hose, rope etc on one end so you will always have it handy. The size of your loops depends on the length of your cord and where you wish to store it. The ergonomic shape is suited to both left and right handers and many different sized cords etc. You simply just click your item into the Lead n Hand and keep it secure for storage. Darcy started by making a prototype in his shed then advanced to the family kitchen, where he heated up the plastic to mould it into shape. The family toyed with many ideas about how to over engineer it, but then simplified the shape and functions to what exists today. Megan and Darcy have gone through the process of Patenting, trademarking, and securing the design in many different countries. This has taken a long time but has been well supported by a fantastic team. Lead n Hand is an all Australian made and owned product registered with the Australian Made Campaign.Lead n Hand is very new to the market but has already received great feedback and fantastic ideas about how others are using the product for their own application, from electric car/bus leads to people with disabilities with limited hand mobility.  Megan and Darcy are excited to see the growth of Lead n Hand, and hope that people will love it as much as they do. Socials:Website: https://leadnhand.au/FB: Lead n Hand Insta: Lead n Hand @leadnhand Enjoy the visual here on Youtube