After a few weeks off the Beyond The Back Paddock Podcast is back with an amazing guest. Paul Taylor.Paul and I have bumped into each other on a number of occasions at Cottage by the Sea Queenscliff events where he has been presenting. Every time I have heard Paul's presentation it has challenged my thinking.A former British Royal Navy Aircrew Offi…

Todays' guest on the podcast is Sam Fryer, a podcast host and regional area manager for QRIDA. Sam's personal journey, including the impact of having a sibling with a disability, his career in agriculture, and his podcast 'A Place to Call Home' which focuses on the next generation in agriculture and succession planning. Sam also opens up about his …

This week with some of the tragic events and uncertainty that's in the world, today's guest has come at a perfect time. He is on a journey to make the world a brighter place, one sock at a time and much, much more. Aiden Clarke is the general manager of We Are Posi. Posi Socks was a business founded by Trent and Brooke Cotchin back in 2020. And has…

Leila McDougall, a magnetic entrepreneur and influential advocate for Women in Agriculture, is on a mission to promote, support, and celebrate farming life. Her diverse career, spanning from fashion designer to rural teacher, now sees her donning the hat of filmmaker, spearheading her latest venture – the feature film “Just a Farmer”. Official Trai…

Cynthia Mahoney is a facilitator, coach, mentor, speaker and author with a passion for personal disruption, neuroscience, positive psychology, courageous conversations, human performance and well-being. Her mantra (taken from the latest neuroscience research) is that “Happier people are higher performing,” and she strives to help leaders and teams …

Summary Narelle Fraser was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years, 15 of those as a Detective with squads including Homicide, Rape, Sex Crimes, Missing Persons & Child Exploitation, specialising in sex offences & child abuse. She was involved in many high-profile criminal investigations. In 2012 Narelle was diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Str…

Wally Lewis, a rugby league legend, discusses his love for sport, early influences, and memorable moments in his career. He reflects on the support of his family and the emotional experiences of playing for Queensland and Australia. Wally also shares the story behind his nickname 'King' and compares the NRL and AFL. He opens up about his battle wit…

Welcome to beyond the back paddock podcast. I hope you enjoyed the last episode with exercise physiologist Tory Trewhitt. Continuing on the theme of adding tools to you mental health and well being toolbox todays guest is Dr Marny Lishman. Marny is a Health & Community Psychologist, Author, Wellbeing & Mindset Coach, Keynote Speaker, Media Commenta…

Graduating from one of Australia’s Elite sporting universities, Tory Trewhitt is one of Melbourne’s most respected Exercise Physiologists – having worked as a senior physiologist for BUPA in the UK. Having played football as a semi professional, Tory was naturally drawn to athletes and the science behind improving athletic ability. This pursuit of …

The moment that you meet Adam Wake you are captivated by his energy, enthusiasm and passion. His passion has and continues to be working to provide better life opportunities for children. Adam joined Cottage by the Sea in Queenscliff as CEO in 2019, and that is where our paths crossed. I have been privileged to be an Ambassador at Cottage for many …

When I asked Bonnie Pappas to come onto the Beyond The Back Paddock Podcast I knew that the conversation would be fantastic. The conversation is full of gold. But also Bonnie's personality shines through in the conversation, and that is what makes Her good at what she does, She, above all is a caring person first. Bonnie is a social worker who's wo…

G'day and welcome back to the podcast. My guest today on the Beyond The Back Paddock Podcast is 17-year-old regional NSW student, Rory Phillips, is an aspiring (and inspiring) young guitarist/singer/songwriter with a passion for positive change. I recently had the privilege to witness his talent when he toured to Nathalia with The Bushwackers. In 2…

Starting this podcast, it was all about bringing you stories of interesting people that I made along the way and bringing them to the audience. Today's guest is no exception. Tess Marnane hails from Cork in Ireland, found her soulmate in Shepparton after a short stint of traveling. For 18 years of her working life has been spent in leadership roles…

This episode of the podcast is a replay of a short conversation I had with Justin Smith for a mental health awareness campaign Tough Times from the Heart. Today is World Mental Health Day.'Mental health is a universal human right', is this year's theme.World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change f…

Welcome back to the podcast. After having a week off due to some technical difficulties and some traveling that I've been doing across Australia speaking we are back. Today our guest is a coach, a connector, author, artist and poet. After spending most of his working career in the banking industry developing teams and people today's guest Nathan Ca…

Todays guest on the Podcast is Alex Thomas. Alex is the founder of #PlantASeedForSaftey If you've checked out Alex's socials, the first thing you'll notice is her bubbly personality and her infectious delivery. Alex is full of energy full of energy. Inspired by her journey as a carer for her disabled Dad as a result of his life’s work in agricultur…

As a quick heads up this episode covers topics of suicidal ideation, so care should be taken when listen, and if you are challenged by the conversation please seek help. Lifeline 13 11 14 When I set out to create a podcast, I had a particular guest in mind. The guest on this episode is that person. Lucy Marsh had a massive impact on what I actually…

Summary Georgie Coughlin, a TV presenter and business owner, shares her journey of self-discovery and personal growth. She discusses her courage to change careers and the importance of having a strong support system. Georgie reflects on her experience in television and the challenges she faced. She also talks about coping with the impact of COVID-1…

Summary Kendall White, founder of the Blue Tree Project, shares her journey of growing up in the central wheat belt of Western Australia and the inspiration behind the project. The Blue Tree Project aims to spark conversations and break down the stigma surrounding mental health. Kendall discusses the impact of the project, the growth of blue trees …

Summary In this episode, Mick Walsh, an educator, speaker, and author, shares his journey and insights on building resilience and well-being. He discusses his early career as a teacher and coach, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the development of keystone habits. Mick also talks about his work in Kyabram and the impact of community and…

Catherine is the third generation in her family to start a career in horticulture, working from her father's packing shed and wholesale markets to becoming the managing director of her family business. Catherine has expanded the business to supply leading supermarkets while also diversifying into education, Veg Education to be exact where Catherine…

Summary In this episode, Warren Davies interviews Jason Banks, the head of partnerships at TIACS, a mental health support service for blue-collar workers in Australia. Jason shares his personal journey and the story of how TIACS was founded. He discusses the importance of mental health support in the workplace and the challenges faced by the blue-c…

Summary In this episode, Warren interviews Marie McPherson, a leader, mentor, businesswoman, and author. Marie shares her journey from growing up in a regional town to becoming a social worker, CEO, and leadership development coach. She discusses her current business, where she helps leaders lean into their roles and lead as their best selves. Mari…