Drew Norton had a rude awakening when his 6 month old baby required CPR from his wife. He then had another moment when he realised his current job was leaving him feeling empty. Drew then leant hard into the mantra ‘life is too short’, and built his own business that could help him more effectively balance time, money and memories.

Ryan Christensen spent 23 years in the US Marines working as a Russian Linguist, which led him to become a counter-terrorism contractor with the CIA. Embracing a diagnosis of ADHD, Bipolar, and Autism, Ryan began to questions why he could never find happiness despite many yeas of therapy and other modalities. Then one day he realised - when we can operate from the Optimal Belief System, everything becomes OK.

Around 15 years ago, Matt Parker was offered a job in Northern Thailand, managing a children’s home with 48 girls aged 8-18. He accepted due to his humanitarian and philanthropic beliefs and principles. What he uncovered would lead him to unimaginably dark places, and almost by accident, he stumbled upon a way to save lives.

I haven’t done a podcast for 4 months, and some other things had to fall by the wayside this year due to tiredness. Turns out it was more about re-fusing and trying to figure out what really matters. Sometimes we still don’t get the answers we went looking for.

Long known as one of the world’s finest Jazz Pianists and singers, Rick DellaRatta is also the founder of Jazz for Peace. Born as a result of Rick witnessing the devastation of 9/11 first hand, Jazz for Peace has lead to over 850 concerts across the Globe to help the world's most outstanding causes, educational presentations, and instrument donation programs for children.

The Victorian region of Latrobe Valley is home to some of the highest rates of domestic violence and unemployment in the state. Aisha’s passion to reduce these figures, is fuelled by her own story of escaping domestic abuse and having to rebuild her own life from crisis to confidence. Now she’s sharing her blueprint with those who need it the most, showing her participants that the tools they need are already within them. But Aisha needs more support to reach those most in need.

Would Nepal be a great place to host a women’s retreat? Logistically, no. Nepal surprised me by being the catalyst to a volcano of emotions and mental anguish. The snow capped Himalayas cracked open my container of humility and gratitude, and seeing them with my own eyes moved every millimetre of me being. But what about religion? Have we lost the true meaning and intention? I think so.

Starting in martial arts at just 6 years old, Stuart Wade failed his first black belt attempt at 8 years old. He knew he never wanted to feel the pain of that again so put his will and determination to the test and spent the next 30 years in elite sports and World Championships. This led him down many paths of serendipity and he now helps elite business owners to get out of their own way.

What happens when you sit around a table with strangers who all have good intent, but different interpretations? Language matters and it matters a lot. What’s more important is how you choose to show up and what you choose to contribute to help achieve an outcome.

What happens when you submit your manuscript with zero expectation of the outcome? All I can say is wow!! I’d forgotten I’d written some of this stuff and it makes me wonder how many people are out there constantly looking forward and forgetting about the great work they’ve done to get to where they are today.

Jeff Morgan shares his transformative journey from a life of crime to becoming a life and mindset coach, emphasising the need for emotional intelligence and self-awareness. He highlights the impact of early trauma and the importance of role models in personal development. Jeff advocates for understanding and supporting individuals who have faced adversity, promoting empathy and community over judgment.

Elleesha King, a paramedic and registered nurse for 10 years, discusses her entrepreneurial venture, Pulsatile Innovations, and its flagship product, Pulse Tile. The device aims to improve cardiac arrest outcomes by providing clear instructions on CPR need and direction, even for non-medically trained individuals. Pulse Tile, which detects a pulse and guides CPR, complements defibrillators. Elleesha shares the challenges in developing the product, including raising funds and navigating regulatory requirements. She emphasises the importance of early CPR, noting that delay can reduce survival chances by 10% per minute. The product is not yet on the market, but with plans for clinical trials and regulatory approvals.

Last year presented many challenges for us, and so in an effort to reduce stress and manage much easier, we are implementing small changes that will dramatically improve the time we will have to spend together and to do the things in life we feel are most important.

Kyle smith, a clarity consultant and developer of Neuro Linguistic Somatic Experience, discusses the importance of mindset and language in personal development. He emphasises the shift from a victim mentality to a victor mentality, highlighting the impact of self-talk and the need for clear, solid communication. Kyle explains the three-phase approach: getting unstuck, addressing past emotional intensity, and celebrating progress. He identifies four main causes of resistance: judgment, rejection, self-sabotage, and fear. Kyle also stresses the significance of words in shaping reality and introduces the concept of "soft talk" versus "solid talk" to improve decision-making and communication.

We tend to take a lot of things for granted when we live in developed countries. Well at least this of us that have some type of privilege. Spending time in Cambodia is a sure fire way to check in with that and appreciate the things and people around us that are truly important.

David Roden weighed 400 lbs by the time he was 18 years old. Raised in the perfect household with a father in the medical field and a mother who loved him unconditionally, David still battled with despair as he saw no way to shed excessive weight. But with a few subtle changes, his whole world started to open up, and his quest to become happy and healthy started to take shape.

Andy McCarthy, founder of Gippsland Solar, discusses his journey from a troubled youth to building a successful renewable energy business. He emphasises the importance of finding one's passion, and highlights the challenges of starting a solar business in a coal-rich region like Latrobe Valley and the shift in community perception over time. He also shares his experiences of writing his book, "Here Comes the Sun," and the impact of his story on others.

When you spend your life taking literal punches to the face it’s easy to forget who you are or where you’ve come from. But for Tiffanee Cook, the boxing ring was the catalyst to embracing authenticity. When she was asked to trek her way of the Himalayan mountains, Tiff copped some more punches in the face about who she truly is, but this time the punches were subtle, healing and profound.

Having many triumphs and challenges throughout his life, Ben Corcoran is on a mission to equal the playing field for people living with disabilities. Living with a cognitive disability, Ben understands the setbacks that arise when seeking employment and other ventures. He is committed to educating society that people living with disabilities have as much to contribute to the community as anybody else.

With over 20 years of experience as a Montessori-trained teacher, Gavin McCormack knows the true essence of education and how little it takes to make students feel valued and connected. He is a best selling children’s author and has built schools, libraries and teacher training centres in Nepal.