Best Tess Walker Podcasts (2024)

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The Human Advantage Episode 26- Building Better Leaders: Major Robin White- The Rifles. 26:45

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In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj sits down with Major Robin White of The Rifles to explore the intricacies of leadership through the lens of a seasoned military professional. Robin shares his journey from commissioning into the Light Infantry in 2006 to commanding roles in Iraq and Afghanistan. Robin's career has taken him from frontline depl…

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Empowering Leaders - Rio Ferdinand 40:51

10h ago40:51

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The legendary footballer and pundit, Rio Ferdinand, is today’s guest on this episode of Empowering Leaders. He’s passionate about leading by example, honest about the journey he’s taken to become a better communicator - especially on the home front, and has some incredible insights to share about harnessing the power of your competitive spirit. He …

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Andy Kelly: Finding deep connection in all the right places 1:17:20

3d ago1:17:20

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Andy Kelly is one of Australia's most successful record label directors and entertainment managers. Not only that - he's thoughtful, considered, gracious and unbelievably generous. As the director of Winterman and Goldstein Management and co-founder of Ivy League Records and Ivy League Music Publishing, Andy has successfully nurtured and launched s…

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Sir Rod Eddington: Leadership at the very top 47:48

10d ago47:48

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What does it take to be one of the most successful business leaders on the planet? We find out from the man who knows on today’s episode of the Empowering Leaders podcast. Sir Rod Eddington AO has achieved an incredible amount of success throughout his career, particularly within the airline industry during his time as Managing Director of Cathay P…

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Chris Walker: Join forces with your Imposter Syndrome 1:05:00

23d ago1:05:00

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There can be no escaping imposter syndrome as you move through your career, but what if you could make it your super power? Content warning: 18+ listeners only In this episode of Empowering Leaders. you'll hear from Chris Walker, the award-winning television producer behind the juggernaut TV show Hard Quiz and The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, abo…

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The Human Advantage Ep. 25 - Decision-making and Unity - Major Charlie Ruggles-Brise & Warrant Officer Class One Dai Chant 52:57

21d ago52:57

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In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj speaks with Maj Charlie Ruggles-Brise and WO1 Dai Chant of 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, “The Welsh Cavalry.” We explore the intricacies of leadership and development through the unique perspectives of two military professionals who have worked closely together since early on in their careers. Charlie and Da…

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Belinda Stowell: What it takes to win Gold after Gold. 33:00

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Belinda Stowell is a legend of world sailing, an Olympic gold medalist in Sydney 2000, a World Champion, twice voted Female Sailor of the Year and an inaugural inductee in the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame. Belinda has since gone on to be a great mentor and coach to generations of world champions and future Olympic gold medalists. Belinda's devel…

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Episode 46 - Leading Without Shortcuts - Warren Gatland CBE 57:00

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In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Warren Gatland, the legendary Head Coach of the Welsh National Rugby team. With a remarkable career spanning both playing and coaching at the highest levels, Warren’s story is one of passion and dedication. Born in New Zealand, Warren began his rugby journey on the fields of his homeland, eventually earnin…

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Hugh Van Cuylenburg, the Resilience guy: Breathwork, treadmill, journal… even when it wasn’t working? 1:16:50

1M ago1:16:50

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Hugh Van Cuylenburg has been working in education settings for more than 15 years, teaching both primary and secondary in a range of different educational settings. He says the highlight of his teaching career was a year in the far north of India volunteering and living at an underprivileged school in the Himalayas. It was here that he discovered r…

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The Human Advantage - Episode 24 - Being a Kind Leader - Colonel Jax Powell. 36:59

1M ago36:59

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In this episode our host, Ash Bhardwaj, speaks to Colonel Jax Powell. Colonel Powell joined the Army in 1994, commissioning into the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC). She has served on operations in the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan and Mali. She has also held several Staff roles including stints at the Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ), Army Headquarters…

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Dr Troy Flanagan: Making history in the NBA with a 'no burnout' mindset 38:16

2M ago38:16

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Today’s guest on the Empowering Leaders podcast is Dr Troy Flanagan, the current Vice President of Performance for NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. It was under Troy’s expert guidance that the Bucks won the 2021 NBA Championship - their first in 50 years. In the world of high performing sport, Troy is as qualified as you can get, with a first class honours d…

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Dr Rachael Gunn: Australia's hope at the inaugural Breaking battles in Paris 2024 32:55

2M ago32:55

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The sport of Breaking is making it's debut at the Paris Olympics in 2024 and tickets to watch the live dance battles have sold unbelievably quickly. In this conversation you’ll hear Australian Breaker Rachael Gunn talk about her journey from a PhD in the cultural politics of Breaking to being among the first to bring the sport to the Olympic stage.…

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Nic Naitanui: Setting and crushing enormous goals while staying true to yourself 47:31

2M ago47:31

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The awesome Nic Naitanui had a clear vision and purpose from day one, and in this conversation you'll hear how that vision led him to fulfil a lifelong dream for his family in the most profoundly beautiful way. 'Nic Nat' was the AFL's number two draft pick in 2008 and went on to become a three-time All Australian and two-time West Coast Eagles best…

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Episode 45 - Lessons from Legacy - James Kerr 1:04:26

2M ago1:04:26

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In this episode our host, Lieutenant Colonel Dean Canham OBE, speaks to bestselling author, speaker and leadership and high-performance consultant, James Kerr. James has worked with elite teams around the world, across numerous sports, businesses and military units, developing their cultures and leadership in the pursuit of success at the very high…

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Tess Madgen: The dream of leading the Opals to Gold at the Games 28:38

2M ago28:38

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Tess Madgen is the captain of the Australian women's basketball team, the Opals. With the team ready for the Olympics to begin in less than two weeks, Tess shares the strategies she uses to deal with the challenges of managing a team spread across the globe and the tools they employ to maintain connection and cohesion. Tess also discusses her metic…

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At the end of his tether: Australia's Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren 28:52

2M ago28:52

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This week's guest granted Luke Darcy a rare interview out of near despair over what is missing in the fight to end the increasing levels of violence against women. The Honourable Will Alstergren is the Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court, appointments that place him at the coalface of family and gender based…

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James Tomkins: Finding the balance to compete over 6 Olympiads 51:01

3M ago51:01

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James Tomkins, a Sport Australia Hall of Fame legend, discusses his career in rowing, including his participation in six Olympic games and winning seven world championship gold medals. Reflecting on the pressure of competing, the importance of teamwork, and the value of taking breaks for longevity in the sport, James also discusses the importance o…

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Umra Omar: Planting seeds of the Safari Doctors & watching them flourish 44:43

3M ago44:43

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Umra Omar's contribution to community and transforming the lives of others is a remarkable story. Born on the remote Patay Island just off the northern coast of Kenya, Umra earned a bachelor's degree in neuroscience and psychology and then a master's degree in social justice and intercultural relations from the world leading institute in Vermont. I…

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Wayne Holdsworth lost his teenager and wants to make sure you don't lose yours 28:27

3M ago28:27

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Here at Aleda, we know that you may not feel compelled to listen to a conversation about suicide on your morning commute, or during your run or workout - but we strongly urge you to try today. Why? Because listening to this episode will save lives. Luke's pointed and open discussion with bereaved father, Wayne Holdsworth, contains vital information…

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Mark Visser: The direct path to overcoming your deepest fears 35:14

3M ago35:14

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How do you go from being deathly afraid of the water, to being one of the world's wildest professional big wave surfers? In this conversation, Australian big wave surfer, author, and mindset coach Mark Visser discusses the journey that has taken him from being afraid of bath time after nearly drowning as a 3-year old to becoming a world-renowned su…

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Mitch Marsh: The Allan Border medallist shares his secrets to success 27:56

4M ago27:56

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This week's guest on the Empowering Leaders podcast is Mitch Marsh, the most recent Alan Border medalist and the current T20 captain of Australia heading into the World Cup. Warm and unbelievably genuine, Mitch has some incredible stories about his path to being his true authentic self and how that has provided him with the happiest and most succes…

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Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli: taking a stand against big tech 41:23

4M ago41:23

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After a week of 5 minute radio and television interviews about his campaign 36 Months, celebrated radio host and comedian, Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli, sits down with Luke Darcy for an in depth interview about what really drove him to spearhead this campaign. In this conversation, Wippa opens up about is own battle with severe mental health that gave hi…

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Zoe Kalar: The social app that is free from hate, good for the planet and pays you to play 1:02:03

4M ago1:02:03

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A social media app that inspires you, is good for the planet, free from hate, puts money in your wallet and celebrates the good in life - sounds too good to be true, but it isn't! Zoe Kalar is the founder of WeAre8. She is a serial success in the tech entrepreneur world and has achieved incredible things. The biggest issues facing us all are the al…

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Geva Mentor: Between the international netball court and the board room 32:26

4M ago32:26

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Geva Mentor is a legend of world netball. In this candid and at times wildly funny conversation, Geva talks about the routines she has in place to execute her role as a captain and a leader and the similarities and synergy she finds between the sporting field, the corporate world and the boardroom. Geva's yet another visualiser, a trend we've seen …

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The Human Advantage Ep.23 - The Power of Reflection - Sergeant Ashley Siddall 31:29

4M ago31:29

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In this episode we speak to Sergeant Ashley Siddall of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC). He began his career at the Army Foundation College Harrogate, at the age of 16, culminating in him joining the RAMC. After completing his trade training as a medic, providing pre-hospital care, Sgt Siddall joined 16 Medical Regiment, and has since deployed t…

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Scott Pape: The Barefoot Investor on how we should talk to kids about household finance 24:38

5M ago24:38

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If there’s anyone who knows the devastating impact that the current cost of living crisis is having on Australians, it’s Scott Pape. As our first-ever returning guest, Scott talks to us about all things money, including how to talk to our kids when we’re struggling financially, how much money you need to be happy and much more. There is something i…

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Johanna Griggs: How to call out bad behaviour calmly 59:44

5M ago59:44

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Johanna Griggs is one of the most loved and respected figures in Australian television history. She was the first Australian woman to solely host an Olympic games and has been a mainstay of Channel Seven's, Olympic and Paralympic coverage for more than two decades. As a 16-year-old, Johanna Griggs won a Commonwealth Games bronze medal in the a hund…

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Craig Fitzgibbon: why 'Sleeping On It' is the worst advice. 36:32

5M ago36:32

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Humble and endearingly self-aware, Craig Fitzgibbon is constantly acquiring knowledge to continue mastering the art of coaching. In this conversation, the multi-premiership winning coach and player talks about overcoming the challenges you'll face when trying to have the discipline to stay the course on whatever philosophy you’ve chosen The Head Co…

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Episode 44 - Leading with Love - Doctor Victoria Carr 47:00

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In this episode we speak with Doctor Victoria Carr, Primary School Head Teacher, Army Reservist in the Intelligence Corps, and Centre for Army Leadership Senior Research Fellow. Combining her experience in leading in the education sector and as a military leader, Victoria provides a unique insight into how teams can benefit from leadership skills a…

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Adam Schwab: Bringing people back to the office to boost their mental health 58:44

5M ago58:44

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Adam Schwab is the founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes, an online travel booking platform with a reputation for excellent workplace culture. In this conversation Adam discusses his journey from mergers and acquisitions lawyer to successful entrepreneur and talks us through some of his routines, such as intermittent fasting and being a vegetarian, and…

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The Human Advantage Ep 22 - Leading on Multinational Operations - Major David Love 36:37

5M ago36:37

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In this episode, we speak to Major David Love, Royal Military Police (RMP), in his role as SO2 Army Leadership at the Centre for Army Leadership (CAL). We discuss how the CAL are developing the concepts and theory of leadership into tools that the Army can use. He focusses on the importance of understanding your people, and how by taking a human-ce…

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NASA Astronaut Tim Kopra: Building the new international space station 35:20

6M ago35:20

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Tim Kopra is a former US Army Colonel and NASA astronaut and now the CEO of Starlab, a joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus. Incredibly, Starlab is the company is designing, building, and will eventually operate a new commercial space station in collaboration with NASA. In this conversation, you'll hear Tim's thoughts on Elon Musk, the ex…

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LIVE from SportNXT 2024: The Power of Collaborative Learning 38:57

6M ago38:57

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An NBA Winning coach, AFL Premiership coach, A-League Winner and Cricket World Cup Winner come together live to share their experience of the Aleda Connect program. Moderated by Luke Darcy at the 2024 SportNXT Conference, hear exactly how these wildly successful leaders are unlocking the power of collaborative learning. It's a fascinating discussio…

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Episode 43 - Leading in the shadows - Sir Alex Younger: Britain's Chief Spy 43:36

6M ago43:36

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In this episode we speak to Sir Alex Younger KCMG, the former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service. Prior to his six-year tenure as ‘C’, Sir Alex was the Head of Counter Terrorism and obtained many operational roles worldwide. His time at MI6 was preceded by a stint in the British Army - first as a private soldier and later as a commissioned of…

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Reggie Butler: We change the biology of every human we interact with 1:05:54

6M ago1:05:54

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This episode is an enlightening conversation with Reggie Butler, one of the world's most respected leaders in connecting teams and developing great people. In this conversation, Reggie gives us the inside word on his work with companies like Google and their research into their highest performing teams. He then goes on to tell us how you can bring …

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The Human Advantage Ep. 21 - Combining Competency with Human Understanding - Lieutenant Colonel Ed Fraser 38:09

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In this episode we speak to Lieutenant Colonel Ed Fraser of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, formerly the 1st Battalion The King's Regiment, which he commissioned into in 2001. He served in Afghanistan on Op HERRICK, and twice in Iraq on Op TELIC. Away from regimental duty, Lt Col Fraser instructed as a Platoon Commander at the Royal Military Acad…

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Kurt Fearnley: a world view to alter the way you think about everything 51:26

6M ago51:26

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In 2009, Kurt Fearnley crawled the Kokoda track in Papua New Guinea to raise awareness for men's mental health. He was a member of the winning Sydney to Hobart yacht crew on the Investec Loyal in 2012 and New South Wales Australian of the Year in 2019. Born in the middle of Wiradjuri land, in a small country town called Carcoar, without the lower p…

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Episode 42 - Cognitive Diversity in Teams - Brigadier Jaish Mahan 45:08

6M ago45:08

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In this episode we speak to Brigadier Jaish Mahan, who commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in 1994 and has served in roles spanning the medical profession. He has deployed on seven operational tours, including Kosovo, Sierra Leone, the Iraq war and Afghanistan three times. Brigadier Mahan has been an Army Reservist since his trans…

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Vanessa Ford: reclaiming her space, her culture and her time 56:58

7M ago56:58

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Vanessa Ford is an extraordinary individual in every possible way. It's as though she's the real life version of Super Sema, the animated superhero she created that is changing the world. Super Sema is the first African animated superhero franchise to inspire the next generation of children to change the world through curiosity, creativity, and STE…

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The Human Advantage Ep 20 - Improving Organisational Culture - Lieutenant Colonel Simon Farebrother MC 37:54

6M ago37:54

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In this episode we speak with Lieutenant Colonel Simon Farebrother MC. Simon commissioned in 2001 into the Queen's Dragoon Guards (QDG) - a light cavalry regiment that specialises in reconnoissance. He served on operations on Op BANNER in Northern Ireland, on Op HERRICK in Afghanistan, and on Op TELIC in Iraq. His troop was attached to 3 Commando B…

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Jordan Love: Worth the three-year wait. 43:31

7M ago43:31

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Jordan Love, at just 25 years of age, has just completed a remarkable first season as the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, throwing 37 touchdown passes and leading his team to a playoff win over the Dallas Cowboys. On the back of his extraordinary first up season as quarterback he has become one of the most exciting athletes in US sp…

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Chloe Dalton: the lightness of becoming a beginner again 47:46

7M ago47:46

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Chloe Dalton, Olympic gold medal winner, AFLW player and founder of the Female Athlete Project is seriously inspiring. In this conversation, you'll hear what has unfolded since Chloe, at seven years of age, was inspired to be an Olympian by the great Cathy Freeman's iconic race at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. From the WNBL to the Australian Rugby…

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Harry Garside: an enlightened take on the war on masculinity 39:17

7M ago39:17

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At just 26 years of age, this week's guest is wise beyond his years. Harry Garside is an Olympic boxer who is passionate about leading, learning and living a truly authentic life. He's constantly pushing himself to the edge in every facet of life and you won't believe his training goals over the next few months in the lead up to the 2024 Paris Olym…

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The Human Advantage Ep.19 - Turning vision into action - Major Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE 25:55

7M ago25:55

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In this episode we speak to Major Daljinder Singh Virdee MBE. Major Virdee commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps in 2015 as a pharmacist Professionally Qualified Reserve Officer. Following regimental duty with 256 Field Hospital, he re-roled as a Medical Support Officer and went into full-time Reserve service (FTRS). He has since worked in…

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Kirsten King: how she became the face of pilates in Australia 43:49

7M ago43:49

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Our second guest for the year is Kirsten King, the founder of Fluid Form Pilates, and it's a brilliant success story. In this incredibly transparent, honest, and open conversation you'll hear about the series of events that led to Fluid Form packs being sent by the hundreds to 99 countries across the world, from Afghanistan to Iceland, the US and b…

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The Human Advantage Ep.18 - Being Courageous in Conversations - Lieutenant Tess Morris-Paterson 27:47

7M ago27:47

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In this episode we speak to Doctor and CAL Senior Research Fellow, Lieutenant Tess Morris-Paterson PhD, about what we can learn from her experience in the selection, training, and preparation of astronauts for space flight, and how some of those skills can be applied in a military context to her experience as a Troop commander with 135 Geographic S…

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Michael Schneider: leading 53,000 team members well 35:31

8M ago35:31

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Michael Schneider is the managing director of Bunnings and our first guest in 2024. Mike's leadership is revered amongst the business community in Australia and his incredible success stems from his deep respect for others. In this conversation with Luke Darcy, Mike's pride in the professionalism and longevity of the team members at Bunnings shines…

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Episode 41 - The Sporting Edge: Building High Performing Teams - Jeremy Snape 48:45

7M ago48:45

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In this episode we speak to former England cricketer, coach and now performance psychologist, Jeremy Snape. Jeremy's cricketing and coaching success at the highest levels proceeded a career which has branched out into performance psychology in other sports and the business world to. He offers a captivating perspective on how leadership is about doi…

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Success Leaves Clues: Collaboration 13:08

8M ago13:08

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We know that Success Leaves Clues and on this podcast, we consistently hear about the powerful role that collaboration plays in the lives of our guests. In this inspiring episode, you'll hear from five world-renowned guests about the value they place on collaboration within their chosen fields. Our featured guests are (click through for their full …

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Success Leaves Clues: Greatest Leader 21:04

8M ago21:04

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We know that Success Leaves Clues and on this podcast we consistently hear about the presence of great leaders in the lives of our guests. In this heartfelt episode, you'll hear from seven world renowned guests about the great leaders who shaped their world. Our featured guests are (click through for their full episodes): Bob Murphy - Former Captai…

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