Time, an allusive topic. How do you use your time? How do you you measure your time? Value it? The list goes on and on. We all waste time. Yet time is precious. Why waste something precious? So, how do you invest your time? In earning money? Education? Exercise? Relaxation? Eating? Loving? This is not a long podcast - it is a "starter" podcast. A s…

A rainy morning, a sign in a store window, the purchase of a necktie and an amazing set of subsequent happenings. Enjoy this different story. Sam.

Since I was a kid I have explored. Yes, I know, all kids explore. Then they grow up, into adults. I have never, ever, stopped exploring. It has added so much to my life. Here is an example.

Three words that express service standards. Fast, Good and Cheap. Sounds OK? Try putting them all together and they just don't work! You want it fast? And good? Sure thing - however it will not be inexpensive. It will cost you. How about fast and cheap? Sure, you can have that - if that's what you want - but it may not be much of a job, or be all t…

Do you have a daily routine? Not a habit - good or not-so-good, rather a routine of your choosing? TFM is my secret. Time for Me - or - Time for You! This podcast covers my routine. Water, walking, tai-chi energy breathing, honey+coffee + "meditation" and jazz music. Breakfast. Work period 1 and Work period 2. Relaxation and Communication. As alway…

When do you stop to relax and think? Do you stop to relax and think? How long is it since you cleared your mind? Do creative thoughts flow easily in your head? In this podcast I start with clearing my desk - and ditto - clearing my mind. I also discuss when I stop, or in the case of walking, when I get, my best ideas Creative thoughts and reminders…

Every picture tells a story. So it is said. This podcast tells a story without any pictures via my voiceonly. This is one of the best, most relaxing, energising, breathing techniques taught to me by the 85 year old physics professor from Beijing University 40 years ago in China. Please give it a go. I really do hope you try it - as I know it works.…

This is my story about meeting a wise, highly educated and very fit, octogenarian Chinese gentleman who taught me the technique of Tai Chi energy Breathing.

This is a true story about a gift, a presentation and a mega sale! The gift was a cake. Not any cake but a purpose-baked, purpose-iced BIG cake. The presentation was to the board-of-directors of one of Australia's major retail groups. The potential from winning the sale was very big - and obviously national in scope, application, management and cov…

Observation is a skill. Some are born with it. Some develop it - automatically. Some are taught it. However you acquire this amazing attribute the more you use it the more it will benefit you in life, love, work, hobbies and in just about everything and in every way I can think of. So enjoy listening to this podcast on The Power of Observation…

This is a tale about opening a bottle of wine. No ordinary bottle of wine. In fact an old, rare, delicious Chartreuse. The bottle heavily protected by a very thick, very solid, wax seal. My pet topic of 'Cognitive Connections' usually involves humans. This time I applied my new, shortened name of Observe - Act to the situation. Instead of rushing i…

Do you smile, frown, laugh or scowl? The choice is pretty much all yours. Take a walk on the lighter side and let a smile be your umbrella. Sounds corny? Give it a try – you will soon see it works. Sure, we all have our issues, our problems, and dark places. Sure, we all have illness (I’m carrying a cracker one!) Friends and loved ones in hospital …

Do you have a full "to-do" list? Are you always "running"? Do you have too much on each and every day to find time to relax - time for yourself - TFM aka "time for me" in my weekly calendar? Breakfast on-the-run, kids to school, early job meeting, zoom calls and conferences, yoga-classes, exercise classes, dancing classes, shopping, home-chores, ki…

Purpose is the framework by which our decisions are made - as we move forwards in our lives. "Cognitive" is the process of perception, memory and judgement - contrasted with emotional 'matching'. Connections are the result.

In this podcast we revisit my involvement with Australia's #1 Advertising Agency at that time and we look at identifying what you want, who you are and maybe even your Purpose(s) in life. Enjoy! Sam.

Are you focused on your purpose? Your purpose in life, at work, at joy and relaxation? I am. I am driven by my purpose(s), numerous ones! In this episode you will hear how Cognitive Connections enabled my particular purpose - on a 747 - flying to the USA. Then how Synchronicity played a part in an amazing meeting. Enjoy.…

This PC Episode meanders through this past week. This has been the beginning of my daily podcasts. I am using "Wingman" as in WingmanSam because that is how I present my 'role' within a client organisation. "Flying" (AKA Working) alongside their Team, assisting, stimulating, advising, motivating - and being 'there' for them. Enjoy your weekend. Pea…

Hi, in this episode I talk about four people who are doing things - exciting things. Two are in their early 20's and two are in their mid 70's. Fantastic!

Welcome back to my Podcast series. I hope you are coping well and loving life. I sure am and that's why I have started with this short, meaningful greeting to you. Let's catch up again tomorrow. Sam.

As an audience participant at the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) in the USA some years ago I watched and listened to one of the most moving, awe-inspiring talks of my life. It was presented by Rosanne Laflamme. A Canadian woman from Quebec, who has done quite amazing, extraordinary things with her life following a tragic and traumatic childhood.…

Today's podcast is all about that initial meeting. How you "break the ice" with someone. Whether a total stranger, someone you see or recognise but don't know. The reason Shaquille O'Neal appears in the image for this podcast is because I met and chatted with him using the techniques described in this podcast. I walked into the Nike store in Chicag…

This episode of my Podcast program opens the door to initiating conversations. Meeting people you have never, ever met before and connecting with them. Hope you enjoy! Sam

This podcast introduces the basis around which these programs will be created. The topics, the guests, the experiences and the times for listening. Plus you will be the first to hear our new, cool jazz, theme-music intro. A good start. Enjoy!

In this podcast I discuss Heart-Mind-Body 'Cognitive Connections' plus Purpose and illustrate these amazing human "drivers" with an audio promo. I discuss the number of times we will enjoy these podcasts and my feelings about our fractured world at this current time. Please excuse my 'errs' and 'ahs' as I was horrified with how many there were when…

Life's journey throws all of us good times and bad times - curved balls and home runs - and that's the way it is. We have always been told it is how you handle adversity that shows what type of person you really are and that it is a choice. Many years ago I was taught to "roll with the punches" a boxing term that I have applied to the tough times i…

It has taken a lot of soul-searching, even though I know my purpose in life, my values, my passions and my mission. The challenge was - and is - to distil a lifetime of experiences into short, interesting, positive podcasts. Podcasts that YOU will want to listen to, look forward to and enjoy.

"Know Thyself" Not that easy! We all think we 'know' ourselves. How we react to certain situations. What we like. What we do not like. These things are mainly driven by our Values. Those values dictate what we wear, what we like to eat - and what we never eat. Even how we sit on a bus or train. How we drive a car. All values-driven. The purpose is …

We are all a bit different. You know that saying, "No two alike". However, the same Purpose can drive many, many different people. Once you know your "Why", which is your purpose, the "how" of achieving your goals becomes ever so much easier. The path becomes obvious. Start by going back in time - to when you were a youngster. What were you 'natura…

This episode of the Power of Purpose podcast commences with a brief intro to my personal search for Purpose. Then into a deeper discussion on Values and where our Values are created from, plus a short example of a SEE (Significant Emotional Experience) and finally we get to "Purpose". This episode introduces a guest. Author of a really excellent bo…

Your beliefs become your thoughts. Your thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your habits. Your habits become your values. Your values become your destiny. Mahatma Gandhi Another way, similar, of saying this is that our thoughts really do create our reality. I have always said, "Think it - Feel it - Say it …

We have been invaded - or at least our brains have - and our brains affect everything about us. Our hearts - yes, your heart reacts to emotions and will actually change shape over time, based on external and mental stimulus. Our lungs - shortness of breath, stomach - pains and digestive problems, skin - sweaty or dry. I am not telling you anything …

Once you know your true purpose, the "why" of life and of doing things the way you do - or want to do - then the "how" of your passion becomes obvious. It also becomes easy and much more enjoyable. Yes, you will also have more energy and focus in everything you are passionate about. However, Purpose - knowing your true purpose, your number 1 intern…

In this short episode of The Power of Purpose, I discuss alternative human 'drivers' such as motivation, mission and love. We are starting our journey, treading softly on the path that will lead to a greater understanding of the 'what' and the 'how' we humans function throughout our lives.

How many times have you heard someone say - or - said yourself, "I just don't know if what I am doing, or the way I am doing it, is right for me. I know there is something else. Something I should be doing, I feel this kind of hole inside me. I know it's there - whatever it is that will fill that hole, give me joy, focus and energy, but I just don'…