Send us a text What if your marketing felt as genuine as your work—and actually performed better because of it? We sit down with Shauna Van Mourik to unpack how a neuroscience lens, a translator’s ear, and a values-first strategy can turn vague messaging into clear demand and sustainable growth. Shauna bridges the science and the “woo” with uncommon fluency, showing how affirmations rewire neural pathways, why specificity attracts more of the right clients, and how to define success on your t...
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Send us a text What if your marketing felt as genuine as your work—and actually performed better because of it? We sit down with Shauna Van Mourik to unpack how a neuroscience lens, a translator’s ear, and a values-first strategy can turn vague messaging into clear demand and sustainable growth. Shauna bridges the science and the “woo” with uncommon fluency, showing how affirmations rewire neural pathways, why specificity attracts more of the right clients, and how to define success on your t...
Send us a text What if your marketing felt as genuine as your work—and actually performed better because of it? We sit down with Shauna Van Mourik to unpack how a neuroscience lens, a translator’s ear, and a values-first strategy can turn vague messaging into clear demand and sustainable growth. Shauna bridges the science and the “woo” with uncommon fluency, showing how affirmations rewire neural pathways, why specificity attracts more of the right clients, and how to define success on your t...
Send us a text The story starts with a young computer science student in Tehran and pivots into a life reshaped by courage. Shabnam Madadzedeh takes us inside Evin Prison—solitary confinement, interrogations, a sham trial—and then beyond the prison gates where a different fight begins. Denied the right to study, work or travel, she chose exile over silence, carrying her life in a backpack and the testimonies of fellow inmates in her memory. We explore what dedication looks like when the stak...
Send us a text Feeling the slow grind of effort without progress is not a personal flaw—it’s a signal. We sit down with Lady Huyla Kurt—career master coach, author, lecturer, and Toastmaster—to map a clear route out of the hamster wheel and into work that aligns with your values, energy, and ambitions. Julia brings two decades of corporate leadership and hands‑on coaching to show how small, honest actions can open doors you thought were sealed. We start with the inner work that most of us sk...
Send us a text The most powerful support isn’t always advice—it’s being heard by someone who truly understands. We sit down with entrepreneur and father Chris Coulter to explore how The Mentor Well pairs young people with mentors who’ve lived through similar challenges and can offer the rare combination of empathy, clarity, and practical tools. Instead of replacing therapy or policing from home, this approach builds a trusted, confidential space where teens and young adults can unpack pressur...
Send us a text What if the strongest medicine isn’t in a bottle, but in the space between two people? Dr Fred Moss joins us to rethink how we approach pain, purpose, and the story of “mental illness,” tracing his path from talkative kid to psychiatrist to “undoctor” who helps people step out of labels and into connection. We explore the seismic shift that came with the Prozac era and why so many of us were taught to treat discomfort as disease. Fred shares how that narrative left him misalig...
Send us a text What happens when you lose everything—not just material possessions, but the support of friends who judge rather than uplift you? Rajesh Kumar's remarkable journey from homelessness and hunger to spiritual abundance reveals the transformative power of four fundamental principles that can reshape anyone's life. Rajesh opens his heart to share deeply personal experiences of hitting rock bottom—living on the streets, unable to afford even a single meal for extended periods. The p...
Send us a text Have you ever felt that entrepreneurial itch—the burning desire for freedom, financial independence, and a legacy that a 9-to-5 job simply can't provide? Before you leap into business ownership, listen to Anthony Jones share profound insights from his 25-year career helping startups and small businesses navigate the rocky terrain of entrepreneurship. This eye-opening conversation explores why so many passionate entrepreneurs fail despite their best intentions. With refreshing ...
Send us a text Ever wonder why highly qualified professionals sometimes struggle to land their dream roles? The answer lies not in their capabilities but in how they articulate their unique value. Career transition coach Gina Riley joins Dr. Ariel King to reveal the essential elements that make candidates stand out in today's competitive job market. Drawing from her extensive experience working with executives aged 40-69, Riley shares insights from her forthcoming book "Qualified Isn't Enoug...
Send us a text What does a world champion surfer turned volunteer firefighter know about business success? As it turns out, quite a lot. Scotty Schindler joins us to share his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to building and selling a successful IT company, and the wisdom he's gained along the way. With his characteristic Australian frankness and warmth, Scotty reveals how his seemingly diverse experiences have shaped his unique approach to business and life. Having spent the...
Send us a text Meet Pedro Pererira da Silva, a Portuguese international executive whose extraordinary career spans four continents and multiple industries. In this captivating conversation, Pedro reveals the leadership principles that guided him through 25 years at Jeronimo Martins and subsequent roles as CEO of major retail operations in Poland, Russia, and Africa. Da Silva’s journey began with a brief stint in auditing before discovering his true calling in retail management. By age ...
Send us a text What happens when you strip away all external resources and face life's biggest challenges? Dr. Linda Duong's remarkable journey reveals the extraordinary power that lies within each of us. Born at the end of the Vietnam War with limited resources, Dr. Duong arrived in Australia without knowing a word of English. From playing with sticks and soil as a child to becoming an award-winning wedding dress designer, bestselling author, and founder of multiple successful businesses, h...
Send us a text What happens when a successful strategy consultant becomes a full-time father during a global pandemic? Our guest, Michael Kainatsky shares his remarkable journey balancing remote work and raising his son, challenging conventional wisdom about parenting and career priorities along the way. Born in Russia and immigrating to America at age seven, Michael Kainatsky brings a unique perspective to fatherhood shaped by his diverse career in sales leadership, talent acquisition...
Send us a text What if everything we think we know about workplace racism is missing the mark? Gloria Tabi, a Sydney-based organizational justice specialist, challenges our understanding with a powerful insight: "Be gentle on people and harsh on the systems." Through her work helping organizations cultivate cultures of inclusion, Gloria Tabi reveals how racism operates primarily through structures rather than individuals. Drawing from her experiences across 13 countries on multiple continent...
Send us a text What happens when architectural expertise meets agricultural innovation? Noni Mbezwe's powerful personal story begins with childhood experiences during the Nigeria-Biafra war, where he witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of malnutrition on children and nursing mothers. This formative experience, coupled with observations during the COVID-19 pandemic that revealed dangerous vulnerabilities in global food supply chains, led him to establish Century Grain Consortium. With...
Send us a text Dr. Renee Fredrickson's life journey exemplifies courage, resilience, and reinvention. From her humble beginnings in a small Minnesota town, she describes how formative experiences like Model UN and Girl Scouts opened doors that would have otherwise remained closed. These opportunities propelled her into a psychology career where she bravely confronted the darkest aspects of human behavior—working with infant and childhood sexual abuse victims for over three decades. With rema...
Send us a text When Sir John Amanam Sunday's brother lost his fingers in a 2019 accident, he discovered a glaring void in prosthetic options for people with darker skin tones. This moment of crisis sparked an extraordinary journey of innovation that would transform this Nigerian sculptor into Africa's first hyper-realistic prosthetic artist. Faced with prosthetics that failed to match Black skin tones, Amanam embarked on research that proved more challenging than anticipated. "There were no ...
Send us a text What if the solution to our divided world has been within our grasp all along? Lady Maria Dolores Ehrling, founder of the Human Contract and recipient of the 2023 Ambassador for World Peace Award, presents a revolutionary framework bridging our inherent rights with our evolving responsibilities. The Human Contract offers a refreshingly balanced approach to human relations. Unlike traditional human rights declarations that focus on government obligations, this grassroots moveme...
Send us a text The ground beneath our feet may seem solid, but during an earthquake, everything can change in just 15-20 seconds. In this eye-opening conversation with Chartered Civil Engineer Dr Kubilây Hiçyılmaz, we explore how civil engineering quietly shapes every aspect of our daily lives while revealing the profound responsibility engineers have in creating resilient communities. Civil engineering isn't just about buildings and bridges—it's about ensuring society itself can function. A...
Send us a text What if the oldest ethical principle in human history held the key to transforming your business, leadership, and relationships? The Golden Rule – "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" – sounds deceptively simple, yet remains profoundly underutilised in our increasingly complex world. Kenyan leadership coach and community leader Sir Simon Macharia joins us for a thought-provoking conversation that reframes this ancient wisdom for modern challenges. He expertly un...
Send us a text Have you ever considered that resilience isn't something you need to acquire, but rather an innate quality that's been within you all along? In this profound conversation with resilience expert Swier Medema, we explore the revolutionary idea that our natural capacity for mental wellbeing and adaptability is simply obscured by our conditioned thinking patterns. Swier shares his fascinating perspective on how our brain's protective mechanisms, while essential for physical surviv...
Send us a text What if your marketing felt as genuine as your work—and actually performed better because of it? We sit down with Shauna Van Mourik to unpack how a neuroscience lens, a translator’s ear, and a values-first strategy can turn vague messaging into clear demand and sustainable growth. Shauna bridges the science and the “woo” with uncommon fluency, showing how affirmations rewire neural pathways, why specificity attracts more of the right clients, and how to define success on your t...
