Best Kurt Fearnley Podcasts (2024)

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

3d 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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Adam Schwab: Bringing people back to the office to boost their mental health 58:44

10d 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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NASA Astronaut Tim Kopra: Building the new international space station 35:20

18d ago35:20

35:20

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

25d 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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Reggie Butler: We change the biology of every human we interact with 1:05:54

1M 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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Kurt Fearnley: a world view to alter the way you think about everything 51:26

1M 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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Vanessa Ford: reclaiming her space, her culture and her time 56:58

2M 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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Jordan Love: Worth the three-year wait. 43:31

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Kirsten King: how she became the face of pilates in Australia 43:49

2M 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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Michael Schneider: leading 53,000 team members well 35:31

3M 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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Success Leaves Clues: Collaboration 13:08

3M 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

3M 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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Success Leaves Clues: Communicating with Clarity 18:59

3M ago18:59

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In our Success Leaves Clues series, we have hand selected guests from across industry and collected their most powerful leadership stories and strategies. In this episode, you'll hear from seven world renowned leaders about the power of Communicating with Clarity. Our featured guests are (click through for their full episodes): Susan McLean - Austr…

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Success Leaves Clues: Curiosity 19:36

4M ago19:36

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In this episode, six of our brilliant 2023 guests share why curiosity is one of their superpowers as a leader. Our featured guests are (click through for their full episodes): Ed O'Malley Dr. Shefali Tsabary Mick Doohan Peggy O'Neal Sandy Brondello Dr. Chris Brown At Aleda, we know there are consistent dimensions of what great leadership looks like…

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Success Leaves Clues: Creating and Sharing a Vision 20:50

4M ago20:50

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For this episode, we've picked six of our brilliant 2023 guests to share the powerful lessons they've learned about creating and then sharing their vision. Featured guests (click through for full episodes): Michael Voss Richard Oppy Andrew Gaze Elizabeth Broderick AO Steve Hooker Harry Kewell At Aleda, we know there are consistent dimensions of wha…

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Success Leaves Clues: Positively Impacting Others 20:55

4M ago20:55

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In this episode, you'll hear from a collection of our incredible 2023 guests about the power of positively impacting others on a daily basis. Featured guests (click through for full episodes): Craig McRae Sarah Grynberg Jules Lund Mark Bunn Stephanie Alexander Peggy O’Neal Dr Kirstin Ferguson Richard Oppy At Aleda, we know there are consistent dime…

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Success Leaves Clues: Self Leadership 21:18

4M ago21:18

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In this episode, you'll hear from some of the most extraordinary minds on what self-leadership means to them, and how they execute it in their daily lives. Click below for the full episodes featuring: Danielle Laidley Tim Jarvis Fleur McIntyre Nick Stone Sandy Brondello Liz Ellis Jason Kimberley Larry Kestelman Kemi Nekvapil At Aleda, we know there…

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Danny Green: anti-violence, raising a boxer and the night at sea he thought was his last. 49:28

5M ago49:28

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There's no doubt that Danny Green is a legend of Australian sport. He's the only Australian boxer to win FOUR world titles across three different weight divisions, and he's also represented his country at Commonwealth and Olympic games level. But that's just the start! Danny is highly respected in the community for his philanthropy and his passion …

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Donna Urquhart: running 1300km in 25 days across Antarctica to keep girls in sport 49:20

5M ago49:20

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Physiotherapist, pain scientist and ultra runner, Donna Urquhart, has studied the subject of pain for years. On this episode of the Empowering Leaders podcast, just a few days before she departs for Antarctica to smash the Guinness World Record for the longest ultramarathon in a polar region, Donna tells us how pushing through pain can unlock more …

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Sarah Grynberg: Visualising A Life Of Greatness 51:49

5M ago51:49

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Sarah Grynberg has a brilliant story and in this episode you'll hear her discuss how visualisation has helped her create a life that she loves and leads. Sarah, known for her tireless work as Hamish and Andy's executive producer, tells us how those two icons of Australian entertainment set out to show her the kindness and compassion it takes to suc…

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Liz Ellis: It's hard work that propels you from good to great. 53:50

5M ago53:50

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In this joyful (and cheeky) conversation, Liz Ellis shares her journey from clumsy bookworm, to successful netball player, through to becoming one of the most respected names in Australian sport and media. Liz and Luke talk openly about Liz's struggles with fertility and the importance of finding new ways to create more open conversation about misc…

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How Ivan Cleary etched his name into Penrith Panthers immortality 53:19

5M ago53:19

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Ivan Cleary, the Penrith Panthers triple premiership winning coach. In this conversation you'll learn pretty quickly that Ivan is incredibly humble and equally full of wisdom at the same time. He tells us the full story behind his gut-wrenching decision to leave the West Tigers in 2018 with two years left on his contract. Ultimately, trusting his h…

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Danielle Laidley: Harnessing the power of self-leadership to change lives 1:00:36

6M ago1:00:36

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In May 2020, at the end of a crystal meth-fuelled bender, Dani Laidley was arrested. In conversation with Luke Darcy she tells us exactly how that arrest came about, as we shine a light on the self-leadership Dani taps into at each twist and turn. While in custody that night, Victoria police officers took and distributed photos of her with makeup s…

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Jeffrey Cole: Elon Musk is the Thomas Edison of our generation, ChatGPT is the ultimate disruptor 54:07

6M ago54:07

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Jeffrey Cole's lifelong insight into the future of all things digital communication makes for eye-opening conversation. In this episode, Jeff labels ChatGPT as the greatest disruptor to society since the printing press and personal computer came on the scene. He describes the four key pillars of Elon Musk and, given the breadth of work Elon Musk is…

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Larry Kestelman: the man who revamped the NBL after first reshaping the way Australian’s do business 45:12

6M ago45:12

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Larry Kestelman is an Australian billionaire property developer and businessman. One of the co-founders of Dodo Internet back in 2001, Larry is now owner of Australia’s National Basketball League, the NBL, among many other successful businesses. Not satisfied with turning Melbourne United into a successful franchise, he went on to change the game f…

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How Craig McRae changed the landscape for AFL coaches & experienced the best day of his life 1:04:26

6M ago1:04:26

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In this powerful episode of Empowering Leaders, Craig McCrae takes us on his journey to becoming Senior Coach of the 2023 AFL Premiership winning Collingwood Football Club. Throughout this conversation, you'll gain a deep insight into Fly's leadership approach - he's values-based, he empowers players and staff and he reveres collaboration. You'll h…

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How friendship & vulnerability helped Bob Murphy grow into the Bulldogs captain 1:29:30

7M ago1:29:30

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In this episode, former Australian rules footballer Luke Darcy warmly interviews his friend and former teammate, Bob Murphy. The shared history that began when they were both 17-year-old boys shines through as they talk about Bob’s leadership style and his unique approach to life and football. You’ll hear Bob share his experiences as a young player…

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Ed O'Malley echoes Ted Lasso's 'be curious, not judgemental' 37:26

7M ago37:26

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Ed O'Malley, a former elected official in Kansas, left his role to start the Kansas Leadership Center which has impacted tens of thousands of people in his local community. Ed is a fascinating and curious person. He has this fantastic way of talking about leadership often being the act of disappointing people at a rate that they previously couldn't…

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Jason Kimberley has a COOL passion for education and the environment 58:01

7M ago58:01

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Jason Kimberley is a special individual, with his unique style in terms of both leadership style and fashion. He has created Cool.org which supports educators with teaching resources and the impact it has had on student engagement and understanding of critical issues. Kimberley also shares his eclectic life experiences and the lessons he has learne…

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Harry Kewell: Never stop looking forward to find opportunities to make mistakes 51:18

7M ago51:18

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A sportsman who is always looking ahead, who admits he rarely reflects on his abilities as a player, Harry Kewell discusses the work ethic that saw him leaving everything on the field in every single training session, and the ramifications he suffered as a player whenever he eased off, even just a little. As a footballer, Harry was blessed to have …

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Dispelling the Ugly Parent Syndrome at junior sport with Rod Campbell 1:08:34

8M ago1:08:34

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Rod Campbell, the creator of Learning Life Through Sport is a firefighter football coach and a father of five who has dedicated his adult life to helping people. Rod uses the superpower of selflessness to inspire others to make someone else's day better. Rod has been audited with the Australian Fire Service medal for his inspirational efforts in ed…

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Nathan Parris tapping into the potential of the Emerging entrepreneurs of the world 1:00:27

8M ago1:00:27

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Nathan Parris is the Managing Partner at Emerge Capital, and is responsible for leading Emerge Capital’s Transactions business. This role also includes heading the firm’s international business in Asia and the Middle East which focuses on facilitating offshore capital into the pan-Asian real estate sector. Nathan has over 20 years of experience in …

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Breaking new ground in the NBL with Fleur McIntyre 41:55

8M ago41:55

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High-energy Fleur McIntyre is breaking new ground for female coaches since taking a call from her friend, Luc Longley, offering her an assistant coaching role with the Sydney Kings in the NBL. Luc, the Australian Sports Hall of Fame basketballer who won three NBA championships alongside Michael Jordan, saw enormous potential in Fleur and he wasn't …

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Adam Spencer, Australia's all-rounder is a comedian, Swans #1 ticket-holder and lifelong numbers nerd 1:22:22

8M ago1:22:22

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Adam Spencer is one of the most interesting, intelligent, entertaining, and unique people that you’ll ever meet. A legendary breakfast radio host for more than 15 years, the World Debating Champion in 1996, a bestselling author of multiple books based on the endless possibility of numbers, and one of the world's most sought-after MCs and keynote sp…

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BFT CEO Richard Burnet; Navigating life's hurdles, and challenges ahead of creating a global phenomenon 1:22:25

9M ago1:22:25

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Richard Burnet is the Global CEO and Director of BFT (Body Fit Training) with over 600 franchisees sold across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, the US, Spain and Hong Kong, and expansion plans underway around the world. BFT is an internationally recognised fitness brand success story. Rich's personal path to this success has had more than…

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Using the power behind visualisation to drive Steve Hooker to an Olympic Gold Medal 1:03:55

9M ago1:03:55

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On the 22nd of August, 2008, Steve Hooker became the first Australian male Olympic gold medalist in a track and field event since Ralph Doubell 40 years earlier in the 1968 Mexico Olympics. Steve Hooker is one of only a handful of athletes to hold the Olympic World Championship, IAAF World Indoor Championship, IAAF Continental Cup, and Commonwealth…

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A lifetime dedicated to coaching with George Karl 49:08

9M ago49:08

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George Karl was drafted as a fourth-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs in 1973 from the University of North Carolina. Ten years later, at just 33 years of age, George Karl was appointed as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, making him one of the youngest head coaches in NBA history. In 2016, when Coach Carl finished his last role as a head…

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Why Tara Winkler has dedicated her life to end an era of orphanages 39:40

9M ago39:40

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Tara Winkler is an extraordinary Australian humanitarian. In 2011, she was recognised as the New South Wales Young Australian of the Year for her work in establishing the Cambodian Children's Trust. Her inspirational TED Talk on why we need to end the era of orphanages has been viewed more than 1.2 million times and helped to shine a powerful light…

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Tracy Stockwell OAM was destined to be an Olympic Champion from the age of 9 years old 42:57

9M ago42:57

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Tracy Stockwell OAM is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, five-time world champion, and former world record-holder in three events. None of that would have been possible if at the age of nine, she didn't watch Mark Spitz breaking records at the Games, and she tells us how she engaged the power of visualisation to chase down her dreams in a fearles…

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Meggie Palmer on closing the gender pay-gap 45:02

10M ago45:02

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Meggie Palmer is an award-winning journalist with more than 15 years of global reporting experience. She's the founder and CEO of PepTalkHer, a technology and consulting company focused on closing the gender pay gap. Meggie talks with Luke about finding out from a male colleague exactly how much less she was earning than every man in the newsroom a…

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Anita Jacoby AM discusses the importance of communicating effectively & with empathy 42:54

10M ago42:54

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Anita Jacoby is one of Australia’s most distinguished television producers and media executives. With a career spanning more than 35 years, she has created award-winning content across multiple platforms. A genuine pioneer for female success in Australian media, Anita talks about consistently being overlooked for promotion, as men overtook her on t…

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Sandy Brondello has a formula for balancing elite level coaching, being a leader and running a supportive family 43:36

10M ago43:36

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This week's guest on the Empowering Leaders podcast is Australian basketball legend, Sandy Brondello, from her Manhattan apartment overlooking the New York skyline, where she is the current coach of the New York Liberty in the WNBA. You'll hear Sandy talk about growing up in a sugar cane farm in Queensland and practicing for hours on end on a grass…

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What it takes to become and embody 'A Conscious Parent' with Dr Shefali 53:03

10M ago53:03

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Dr. Shefali has produced groundbreaking work as an author of New York Times best-selling books, that peer through a societal lens to find remedies for over-zealous and highly critical parenting. In this chat, Dr. Shefali looks at what is driving damaging behaviour from parents and institutions and the shifts needed to set our children up for happin…

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Australia's journey to renewable energy, and why it has to include coal - for now. 55:02

11M ago55:02

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Jeff Dimery is the CEO of Alinta Energy. From humble beginnings to where he is today, Dimery lays out the ups and downs he has faced. In this chat, Dimery says Alinta is the biggest single investor in renewable energy in Australia and discusses slashing the defence budget to invest more money, faster, into clean energy so it can become a sustainabl…

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Taking the leap of faith, moving countries and creating Bluestone Lane Cafe's with Nick Stone 1:10:59

11M ago1:10:59

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Nick Stone is a former AFL footballer, who moved to New York City in 2010. He envisioned Bluestone Lane whilst attending Business School in New York, with the idea of providing a premium coffee experience that can be readily found in Melbourne Australia Has a great connection with his local customers, the teammates that are his staff members, and p…

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Why Stephanie Alexander created the Kitchen Garden Foundation 39:20

11M ago39:20

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Stephanie Alexander AO is regarded as one of Australia’s great food educators. Her reputation has been earned through her thirty years as an owner-chef in several restaurants, as the author of 17 influential books and hundreds of articles about food matters, and for her groundbreaking work in creating the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundati…

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The significance behind Share the Dignity with founder Rochelle Courtenay 32:37

11M ago32:37

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Rochelle is Share the Dignity’s founder and Managing Director, though the title she is most proud of though is ‘Pad Lady’. Rochelle has led a team of volunteers collecting millions of period products across Australia. When Rochelle first learned of homeless women going without basic sanitary items during their menstrual cycle, she decided the quest…

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Kemi Nekvapil is shaping a new paradigm for women 57:15

12M ago57:15

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Kemi Nekvapil is committed to making a measurable impact. Working with people and organisations that create good in the world and it is a privilege to do this work. Kemi is one of Australia's leading credentialled coaches for female executives and entrepreneurs, an author and a highly sought after international speaker Subscribe to Empowering Leade…

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