Best Lael Stone Podcasts (2024)

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There’s no perfect in parenting - KICBUMP with Lael Stone 47:42

8d ago47:42

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You can’t be what you can’t see and for most of us (for better or worse) our only parental role models will be the people that raised us. So are we destined to raise our children in the same way that our parents raised us? And if you want to parent differently…how can you unlearn the way you were brought up? Lael Stone is a speaker, educator and au…

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#17 Lael Stone - Expert Parenting Coach - How Your Trauma Is Only Human & Raising Resilient Children 52:25

23d ago52:25

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In this incredible episode with parenting expert, author and speaker, Lael Stone. We delve into what it means to become aware of our biases from previous traumas and experiences, to create the most positive future for ourselves and the next generation. All of us have a past and it's something that we really shouldn't ignore, it is in fact what defi…

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How to learn to trust yourself - with our coach Janey Martino 1:02:46

1d ago1:02:46

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Janey Martino is a business founder, board director, advisor, investor and coach. She’s an advisor for Kic and our personal coach. Janey’s coaching has helped us in our confidence and leadership as individuals, and she recently helped us to faciliate the most challenging conversation we've ever had as friends. In the second part of this special thr…

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An honest catch up about our friendship 43:11

3d ago43:11

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This week we check in on our friendship. In case you missed it, an article came out a few weeks ago claiming there was a “rift” in our friendship. There’s not! But we have been having some deep conversations and this week we want to talk about it. Plus we preview our Wednesday (and bonus!) Friday episodes with our coach Janey Martino who has made t…

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Which household item have you used to…y’know 😉 33:44

10d ago33:44

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This week it’s Laura’s turn to be thrown under the bus! We searched far and wide for someone in Laura’s life who could tell an embarrassing story about her and this week we finally got one - her oldest friend Bec, who shared a story of the time Laura revealed what she household item she used to get…intimate with. Plus we listened to an episode of S…

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Dr Ray Boyd: Small decisions each day, The Air Force One Approach and knowing when to quit. 58:31

10d ago58:31

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Dr Ray Boyd has decades of experience in the public education system, including 20 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. More recently he became the Foundation Principal for Dayton Primary School. This is the second time I have had the privilege of having him on the podcast and it was a wonderful o…

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Paige Carmody: The privilege (and burden) of leadership, being seen and the Region Beta Paradox. 1:04:26

11d ago1:04:26

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Today, I'm delighted to share a recent discussion I had with the talented Paige Carmody. Paige is a facilitator, speaker, and coach known for her expertise in leadership consulting. She collaborates with organizations that recognize the pivotal role of their people in achieving high performance. Leveraging her skills in behaviour design, Paige achi…

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A how-to guide for making friends as an adult - Two Broke Chicks/besties Sal + Al 49:24

15d ago49:24

49:24

Sal & Al met in their office kitchen, fell in friendship love, and six months later they had matching tattoos. In the 7 years that have followed, they’ve gone through romantic and friendship break ups, work, travel, starting a podcast, building a business and writing a book together, so they’re pretty much experts on friendship at this point. One o…

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Fun-Size Pod - The Power of Purpose 12:42

16d ago12:42

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In this episode, we're diving into a topic that lies at the very heart of living a fulfilling life – Purpose. Having a clear sense of purpose can transform our lives and give us the motivation and direction we need to achieve our dreams. But it's not just about us; it's also about how we can share our purpose to inspire the next generation. “Life i…

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Leah Grant: The transformative nature of art, the wonder of colour and giving yourself room to breathe. 54:51

17d ago54:51

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Today I have the great privilege of introducing you to Leah Grant. She is a versatile artist, potter, and educator known for her vibrant, uplifting work. Her art explores textures and colours across various mediums, currently focusing on aerosol and ceramics. Leah draws on personal experiences to create thought-provoking pieces. She holds a Bachelo…

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Do you wax your butt? 36:26

17d ago36:26

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It’s an intimate one today! In a recent episode of The Kardashians, Khloe made a comment about people having hair down there and Laura wants to talk about it. Does laser hurt more than waxing? Do you remove hair from your butt? And Steph shares the time she tried out her waxing skills on Josh. Then we check in on the goals we set ourselves at the s…

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Parenting with a prosthetic leg - KICBUMP with Jess Quinn 42:39

22d ago42:39

42:39

Jess Quinn was one of our very first KICPOD guests way back in 2019. This week Jess returns, but this time for KICBUMP, after welcoming her first daughter Marla into the world last November. In our first conversation with Jess she shared her story of childhood cancer and having one of her legs amputated when she was nine years old. In this episode,…

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Who gets to take the family toothpaste on holiday? 40:11

24d ago40:11

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If you’re going away by yourself, do you take the family toothpaste or do you buy a spare toothpaste and leave the family toothpaste at home? Steph and Laura have been doing a lot of traveling recently and this week we find out who buys a spare and who takes the family toothpaste (leaving their partner without). Plus we always suggest calling 1800 …

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Oliver Burkeman: 4,000 Weeks, relinquishing control and confronting our radical finitude. 54:04

25d ago54:04

54:04

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Oliver Burkeman - author of the book ‘4,000 Weeks.” Few books have impacted as much as Oliver’s and it is one that I return to time and time again. In short, The average human lifespan is absurdly, insultingly brief. As Oliver states “If you live to be 80…

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Confidence, limiting beliefs & the stories we tell ourselves - Ashani Dante & Fi Sanford from The Flourish Journey 58:25

29d ago58:25

58:25

Ashani Dante and Fi Sanford are the Founder and CEO of The Flourish Journey, an organisation committed to supporting teenage girls to become empowered, resilient and connected adults. They help young girls to cultivate their own self-awareness and self-confidence, but this doesn’t mean that Ashani & Fi feel confident at all times. In this episode A…

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Steph’s therapy update 26:53

1M ago26:53

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Steph’s been seeing a therapist for the past few months and in today’s episode she shares how it’s been going, what she’s learned from it, and she and Laura reflect on how valuable it’s been for both of them to speak to someone unbiased who you can be totally truthful with. Then Laura reflects on completing the Kic Run 10 - 21km program and complet…

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Andrew Oberthur: The Leadership Juggle, remembering your core business and having a life outside of school. 59:20

1M ago59:20

59:20

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a conversation that I recently had with Andrew Oberthur. He is an author and principal. In this conversation, we talked about his recent book The School Leadership Juggle - practical tips for educators to juggle the expectations of the work with the reality of the job. In this episode we talk about many th…

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So…Do I Want Kids? - with Laura Henshaw & Dalton Henshaw 47:41

1M ago47:41

47:41

For the final episode of the miniseries Laura sits down with her husband Dalton. How does he feel about Laura doing this miniseries? What are his own fears around having children? Is it selfish if they never have children? And finally…do Laura & Dalton want kids? Then we hear from you about what the series has taught you. And Laura reflects on what…

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Our thoughts on Sydney vs Melbourne Fashion Week 29:18

1M ago29:18

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Sydney Fashion Week was a few weeks ago and it raised important conversations about who gets invited, who gets photographed, and how the event leaves people feeling afterwards, so this week we reflect on our own experiences of attending Melbourne and Sydney Fashion Weeks both as guests and walking in shows. Then we take a trip down memory lane to r…

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Moments with Dr Ray Boyd: Small decisions each day. 12:21

1M ago12:21

12:21

Dr Ray Boyd has decades of experience in the public education system, including 20 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. More recently he became the Foundation Principal for Dayton Primary School. This is the second time I have had the privilege of having him on the podcast and it was a wonderful o…

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"My partner wants kids and I don’t. Should we break up?" - with Laura Henshaw 54:04

1M ago54:04

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The decision to have children is a personal one but if you’re in a relationship, the decision is one that you can’t make on your own. So what do you do if you find yourself in a situation where your partner wants kids but you’re not ready…or you want kids and your partner isn’t ready? Or what if you want children…but you don’t have anyone to have t…

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Does our fertility really fall off a cliff at 35? - with Laura Henshaw 50:40

1M ago50:40

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For many women in their 20’s and 30’s, the tick of the biological clock can be deafening. We’re told our fertility falls off a cliff at 35 years old, so if we want children, we’d better get moving. When you add on messaging around the desire to be a “young” mum to keep up with your children, this only adds to the pressure that many women feel to ma…

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IUD or I-U-Don’t? Steph’s big decision 34:43

1M ago34:43

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It’s a mixed bag this week! Steph has a raspy voice (the sick kind…not the sexy kind) and Laura has a story about a dryer gone wrong and she wants to know what you would do if you were in the same situation. Then Steph shares the decision she recently made to get her IUD removed. And we call relationship coach (and friend of the podcast) Megan Lusc…

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Career + children. Can I have both? - with Laura Henshaw 55:02

2M ago55:02

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The most common fear we heard from you while planning this series, was what children would do to your career. Progression, relevancy, loss of superannuation, loss of identity, and comments like "why would you have kids if you're going to go back to work," all contribute to women making the decision to have children. And with increased rates of home…

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Fun-Size Pod - Your Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Part 2 - How You Can Radically Change Your Beliefs 14:48

2M ago14:48

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In this episode of Generation Get To It, we explore the profound impact of self-fulfilling prophecies on our lives. Discover how your beliefs shape your reality, how to harness the power of positive thinking for personal growth, and how to build resilience in the face of challenges. We delve into practical strategies to align your beliefs with your…

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Do I need to be 100% sure I want kids? - with Laura Henshaw 44:43

2M ago44:43

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If you're talking to people about the decision to have children it’s likely you’ve heard a version of this - “parenting is really hard so if you’re not 100% sure that you want children…don’t do it”. This episode is here to challenge that idea. The reasons people say not to have children are very convincing - you’ll never sleep again, your relations…

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Ricky Kradolfer: The power of music to unite us, Amplify and lessons from building a startup. 1:04:26

2M ago1:04:26

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Today I have the pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with Ricky Kradolfer from Amplify Music Education. Amplify was co-founded by Ricky Kradolfer and his wife to ensure that every student has access to contemporary, inspiring and engaging music lessons that meet the curriculum. We talked about so many things in this conversation in…

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We hate when people say “stay in your lane”. Get out of your lane!! 34:02

2M ago34:02

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Laura came in with a rant this week! So the next time you think about commenting “stay in your lane”...think again. And one of you asked a tricky question about splitting the bill when you go out for dinner. You asked: “Is it stingy to ask to not to pay for alcohol I haven’t drunk it? So Laura & Steph take it to the Kic Court to decide! Do you agre…

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Can I be childfree and still feel fulfilled? - with Laura Henshaw 48:57

2M ago48:57

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Whether it’s biological, circumstantial, financial, environmental, a result of trauma, or simply because you don’t want to, the reasons why people decide to be childfree are as diverse as the reasons why people decide to be parents. For many people, the decision to be childfree is met with comments like “you’ll change your mind,” or “you won’t know…

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Do I want children or does society want me to have children? with Laura Henshaw 39:10

2M ago39:10

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You meet someone, you get married, you have children. Right? That’s been the status quo for so long that it can be hard to imagine an alternative. For so many people who don’t feel called to be a parent, that path doesn’t feel right. But if you’ve grown up in a world where everyone you know, and everyone you follow, and every character in every mov…

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Fun-Size Pod - Your Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Part 1 - How your Beliefs Can Make You or Break You 16:22

2M ago16:22

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Understanding self-fulfilling prophecies is crucial for growth and personal development because it highlights the power of our beliefs and thoughts in shaping our reality. “We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon” – Franklin D Roosevelt In this episode, learn how yo…

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Do I Want Kids? a miniseries with Laura 6:13

2M ago6:13

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Having children is one of the biggest decisions we'll ever make. And for many people between the ages of 20 - 40, who don't feel called to be a parent, this question can be all-consuming. It was for Laura. Last year Laura opened up on the podcast for the first time about her anxieties about having children. Your messages of support, encouragement, …

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When old exercise patterns trigger us 27:45

2M ago27:45

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We talk a lot about rebuilding our relationship to food but we don’t talk as much about our relationship to exercise. Off the back of Laura’s HIIT classes in the Kic app, and the D&M we responded to last week about listening to your body, we wanted to talk about it. And just like our relationship to food - even when you’re in a good spot with exerc…

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Professor Guy Claxton: A dinner party with J. R. R. Tolkien, radically redefining intelligence and preparing young people for a learning life. 59:41

2M ago59:41

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Today I have a very special episode for you, from the phenomenal Professor Guy Claxton. He is a cognitive scientist, education thought leader and prolific author. He has spent most of his working life at a variety of universities including Oxford, Bristol, King’s College London and Winchester. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Websit…

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#16 Bonnie Hancock - Breaking World Records, Building Resilience and Practicing Gratitude in The Toughest Of Circumstances 51:56

2M ago51:56

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'The Girl Who Touched The Stars', Bonnie Hancock is not your standard Iron woman. She successfully paddled around THE WHOLE OF AUSTRALIA in 254 days and over 12,700km. Not to mention breaking world record speeds along the way and coming face-to-face with crocodiles, sharks, hypothermia and the rest... Learn what is takes to build resilience to take…

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Letting kids fail & encouraging a growth mindset - KICBUMP with Jess Sanders 29:37

2M ago29:37

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Jess Sanders is a social worker and children’s author. Her latest book ‘You Can Do Hard Things - A Little One’s Guide For Not Giving Up’ helps children see disappointments as opportunities. A growth mindset empowers children to believe in themselves and reach their full potential. From building blocks, to learning times tables, children are constan…

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Fun-Size Pod - What I've Reflected From Another Birthday 16:30

2M ago16:30

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A couple of thoughts I had about my 30th birthday over the weekend! It's wild to think how much time has gone by and also how far we've all come. Website; www.fulltribefitness.com.au Instagram; @generationgettoit & @fulltribefitness Personal Instagram; @jordanpickard__ Email; jordan@fulltribefitness.com.au…

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Are you an overthinker? Welcome to the club 31:12

2M ago31:12

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Our stories of overthinking and overexplaining! Laura shares what happened when she spent the day rubbing her eyes and tried to buy three bottles of wine on a Friday night (without looking in the mirror) and Steph reveals a recent email fail. Then we hear your stories of overthinking. Overthinkers, hypochondriacs, anxious girlies…you’re all welcome…

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Dr Deborah Netolicky: How to listen, work-life integration, and transformational professional learning. 55:45

2M ago55:45

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Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Dr Deborah Netolicky. Deb is an Australian School Principal committed to building positive school cultures of trust, inclusivity, and excellence, through collective action that is strategically aligned and based on context, research, and innovation. Deb i…

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How Ash Paraskevas built her self-confidence back from rock bottom 35:42

2M ago35:42

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When Ash Paraskevas was in her early 20’s she was in a longterm relationship, studying law (as the first person in her family to attend uni) and competing in Miss World. From the outside - it looked like she had it all. But inside she was struggling with severe anxiety, depression, domestic abuse and changing everything about herself to try and fit…

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The vicious cycle of food fixation 31:13

2M ago31:13

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We saw a TikTok about "food noise" and we want to talk about it. "Food noise" is the relentless thoughts about food and eating that unfortunately so many of us have experienced or still do experience. We reflect on how food noise still shows up for us regardless of how much effort we put into combating these thoughts, and what we can do to try and …

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Lael Stone: Creating education systems that value emotional awareness and prioritising connection and compassion 1:05:31

3M ago1:05:31

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Today I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Lael Stone. Lael is an Australian Speaker, educator, and author and is committed to supporting parents to understand their children, helping adults process their childhood trauma, and creating education systems that value emotional awareness. For Lael, Everyth…

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Recognising the signs of grooming and what to do about it - KICBUMP with Jayneen Sanders 30:16

3M ago30:16

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This episode is tough but a really important conversation for every parent and person with young people in their lives. Grooming refers to an older child or adult establishing a trusting relationship with a child or their family to sexually abuse or exploit the child. The average age that a child is abused is 6.8 years old and 90% of children who a…

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Dr. Shyam Barr: How to listen, focussing on the learning and fostering students’ self-regulated learning. 55:42

3M ago55:42

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I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation that I recently had with Dr. Shyam Barr. Shyam helps educators foster students’ metacognition and self-regulated learning. Shyam’s research explores professional learning approaches that support teachers’ thinking and practice about self‑regulated learning. We also talked about his new book Educate to S…

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What we've learned from 5 years of KICPOD 42:32

3M ago42:32

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It feels like only yesterday that we were sitting in our cars recording this podcast on our iPhones and now you’ve downloaded us over 14 MILLION (!) times in places as far and wide as Greeland and Jamaica. For KICPOD’s 5th birthday we take a trip down memory lane from them to now, reflect on what making this podcast means to us and hear what the po…

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Moments with Santos Gonzalez Verardo: How to build cohesive school communities, the power of authentic relationships, and how to create the right conditions for students to thrive. 11:54

3M ago11:54

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Today I have the privilege of sharing a snippet of a conversation that I had a little while ago with the brilliant Santos Gonzalez Verardo. Santos has spent the last 25 years working as a teacher, administrator, and leadership coach in San Diego. She supports district, school, and teacher leaders navigating challenging and complex educational lands…

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#15 Aidan Muir - The Nutrition Expert And The Truth About Adherence - The Link Between A Program That Works And You! 45:20

3M ago45:20

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Do you find nutrition confusing? Or do you find that it’s really difficult to stick to a specific meal? Our guest on this podcast, Aidan Muir also known as Aidan the Dietitian is an expert in the area of nutrition. He works with almost everyone from elite athletes, general population and many with unique medical conditions. He has a team of dietici…

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Moments with Ray Boyd: Developing foundational leadership skills, a leader that shaped him and the power of hindsight. 12:21

3M ago12:21

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Ray has 32 years of experience in the public education system, including 18 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. In this snippet of our longer conversation, we talked about Developing foundational leadership skills, a leader that shaped him, and the power of hindsight. I encourage you to listen to…

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Moments with Chris Buswell: Building a school, establishing culture and leadership lessons from Lionel Messi. 12:21

3M ago12:21

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Today I am excited to share a snippet of a longer conversation that I had with Chris Buswell. He is a multi-award-winning educational leader and was named the Showcase Queensland Teacher of the Year in 2019, Commonwealth Bank Australia Teaching Fellow in 2020, and The Educator Hot List in 2023. In this chat, we talked about building a school, estab…

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Teenager Edition - Building Muscle and Increasing Confidence - Foundations of the Weight Training 16:42

3M ago16:42

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How confident do you feel when it comes to the gym? Are you able to stroll into any gym knowing exactly what you're doing and how many times you should be doing it? If you're new to the gym and want to learn how to make massive gains and lose fat all whilst building confidence, this is for you. When it comes to the gym, there's a lot to think about…

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