Listeners, what you are going to be totally amazed at is Justine's moxie! Now some of you will know that "Moxie" means courage, determination, nerve, or energy. and our guest this episode have just this!   Listen in as we talk about wellbeing and self leadership - how Justine has managed her health diagnoses and the impact they have had on her life and work.   Justine talks openly about a life she didn't choose, the shock she experienced and how she is determined to 'bounce forward' - with many examples that will inspire you. Fleetward Mac's song " Don't Stop" just kept playing in my head as we talked and shared how she 'dreams big!'   Check out Justine's links, you will find so much here to inspire and motivate you! I'm leaving the rest to you and your colleagues, family and friend to tune in to this incredible story of life!   To connect with Justine: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinemartinresilience-consultant/ URL: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation Email: justine@justinemartin.com.au   To connect with Carrie: LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com (Company) Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com

Our guest, Sheela Edwards has had a rich career experience that now shows up clearly in the passion and purpose she has for early learning of our young generation. In this episode Sheela shares what she has learnt over her life and career that fuels her creativity and love for Early Childhood Education where 'love and play the Aurora way' is fundamental to her business and sense of service. We talk 'thriving' from a personal viewpoint as well as what underpins the way she supports her staff, children and families she cares for. Listen in and you will hear her personal philosophy that translates clearly into the foundational pillars of Aurora Education - Connect- Care- Create. If you enjoyed this episode, lets share the love around with your family, workmates and friends and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our future 'ordinary gals and guys who are doing extraordinary things in life and work'! Over to you. To connect with Sheela: LI: linkedin.com/in/sheela-edwards-64b4313 URL: https://auroraearlyeducation.com.au/ Email: sheela.edwards@auroraearlyeducation.com.au   To connect with Carrie: LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com (Company) Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com  

This episode with Dr Manoj was a joy. Not only does Manoj have an expert window on human suffering he has been an advocate for a way to utilise technology to empower teenagers and adults who are experiencing many mental and emotional health problems. Manoj strongly advocates that self awareness and understanding the power of our brain to find the inner intelligence within ourself. We spoke about how we can live with with compassion and a sense of peace with ourselves and others. "If we can scale this wisdom to every child and adult in the world, we could create a better future for humanity." Manoj began working with young people of all ages and discovered to his amazement that they already had this inner intelligence within them - it just needed someone to draw it out of them. That's why he worked with a great team to build the HappierMe app - to give each person the tools to lead a happier and more successful life. It is not based on any ideology, but on looking and learning about ourselves. I have checked out the HappierMe app and you can as well here as well listeners: This video introduces the app for adults: https://youtu.be/MgsYk1SZh-w. This video introduces the HappierMe app for teenagers: https://youtu.be/VxgN-L36z2w.   Enjoy! It's billiant!   To connect with Dr Manoj Krishna LI: linkedin.com/in/humanwisdom URL: happierme.app  EMAIL: kspine@gmail.com   To connect with Carrie: LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com (Company) Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com

Our guest this episode of Thriving Matters is a true advocate of teachers and leaders globally. Kylie Captain totally gets 'striving to thriving' and her life story as she says, is 'always about the dream!" We talk about her childhood and adversity initially, but what stands out is Kylie's resilience and fortitude in breaking cycles and everything she does is based in strong purposeful relationships that have impact. Kylie has focused on developing her own self awareness and her strengths. Passion and purpose fuels her heart and mind. You will hear Kylie talk about switching onto your own story in what you choose to do in life and work. Be deadly ... and that means being awesome! Kylie and I haven't finished our conversations yet, so share this with your friends and colleagues because you wouldn't want to miss more episodes. Every podcaster loves a little love, lets share this incredible entrepreneur across the globe.   To connect with Kylie LI: linkedin.com/in/kylie-captain-49a39b7b URL: kyliecaptain.com.au  Email: info@dreambigedu.com.au   To connect with Carrie: LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com (Company) Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Linda Fisk, CEO of LeadHERship Global, a powerhouse advocate for women in business and leadership. Linda shares her own journey, insights, and the mission driving her to elevate women in leadership across industries. We explore her innovative strategies to empower female leaders, foster inclusive workplaces, and create meaningful impact on a global scale. Listen in as we explore what leadership could look like where humility, listening skills, service, trust, collaboration and egalitarianism influence how current and future leaders of business, culture and education lead with purpose, courage, and resilience in an evolving business landscape. More about Linda: Linda Fisk is a multi-award-winning CEO, TEDx speaker, 5x international best-selling author, board advisor and university professor dedicated to amplifying and extending the success of other high-caliber business leaders. She is the CEO of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves- in work and life. In LeadHERship Global, Linda supports and guides ambitious, creative women to move in the direction of their purpose, their mission and their dreams with powerful connections, critical support, practical tools and valuable resources to show up, speak up and step up in their careers and personal lives. Don't forget to share and subscribe on all Podcast platforms!   To connect with Linda: LI: linkedin.com/in/lindafisk URL: leadhershipglobal.com  EMAIL: linda@leadhershipglobal.com   To connect with Carrie: LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com (Company) Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com  

Adrian is a commercially driving marketer with 25 years of experience creating and building successful brands in FMCG, retail, and start-ups across Australia, the UK, and Developing Markets.  He works with and within ambitious growing businesses that want to disrupt and reframe existing categories for their superconsumers (unlocking more value through giving more value). He believes that this needs communicating in the simplest terms to everyone it touches to make it real and drive impact. Adrian has simple proven frameworks that are easy-to-implement blueprints to drive business growth and results. Carrie dives into an inspiring conversation with Adrian Sandy, a trailblazer in redefining authentic leadership and crafting a life and business that truly reflects one's purpose. They discuss Adrian’s personal evolution, the power of self-awareness, and the tools leaders need to thrive in a fast-evolving world. “Authenticity isn’t just about knowing who you are—it’s about living it, unapologetically and courageously, even when the world around you moves faster than ever.” – Adrian Sandy Are you truly aligned with your purpose, and what makes you uncopyable in a world that thrives on imitation? Subscribe to the Thriving Matters podcast for more inspiring stories of leaders who dare to thrive authentically. Share your reflections on this episode and how you’re embracing authenticity in your leadership journey. Connect with Adrian: LI: linkedin.com/in/adriansandy URL: adriansandy.com Email: adriansandy16@gmail.com   Connect with Carrie: LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com (Company) Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com  

In a world that is hurtling forward at a pace never experienced by previous generations, the literature and research we have access to is showing us some common threads about self awareness and how our wellbeing is c rucial to how we lead ourselves and others. You are going to absolutely love Alex Blake, our guest this episode of Thriving Matters podcast. Alex has a facsinating personal and professional story that I know you will find hard to resist! As all our guests are 'ordinary guys and gals doing extra-ordinary things in life and work' we explore how we learn to adapt to change, manage feelings that make us feel uncomfortable, make choices, use the natural talents we all have, develop our self awareness so we can be aware of others and make the deliberate changes we want to live a fulfilling life - basically how we can FUEL our present to be resilient and curious and trust ourself. ENJOY! If you enjoy this conversation, share with your family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe on all podcast platforms.   To Connect with Alex: LI: linkedin.com/in/alex-blake-diamond-stories URL: diamondstories.au  Email: alex.blake@zoho.com   Connect with Carrie:  LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com (Company) Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com

Our guest is a global expert on how to build relationships with purpose and heart. Kingsley has lived and worked in six countries in the areas of Trade Promotion, Philanthropy and Diaspora Engagement. The Networking Institute is where he now passes on his knowledge from developing valuable networking skills across work and life experience. He believes strongly in the power of Networking, not just being the 'glue' but an essential key to 'surviving and thriving' in challenging times and diverse locations. Listeners Kingsley's keen observation skills and curiosity enables him to be in a perfect place to listen to the heartbeat of leadership across business, education and culture. We discuss what leadership needs to look in the near future - strong communicators, genuine and creative innovators who have kindness and gratitude as the basis of their community focus. I hope you enjoy our conversation as 2024 is watching a massive number of elections across the world that are impacting employment, health and lifestyle, financial and economic environments like never before. Don't forget to subscribe and share with your networks, friends and colleagues.   To Connect with Kingsley LI: linkedin.com/in/kingsleyaikins URL: thenetworkinginstitute.com  Email: kingsley@thenetworkinginstitute.com   To Connect with Carrie LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com (Company) Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com    

Listeners, Marti Spiegelman is our guest this episode. I ask you to make your favourite drink of choice and snuggle in to explore with us. Our conversation really covers so much more than what we have in this conversation, I really should call it Part 1! Marti has such a deep love of conscious connection and has explored many indigenous cultures and their love and use of story to keep their culture alive and thriving. Understanding the bigger picture which we all belong to is the essence of our knowing our real self. Lean in with us as we cover the type of leadership that will take the wporld forward into a differnet future, how our wellbeing embodies the principles of self awareness and being conscious of processing ionformation collectively not individually. If this conversation peaks your interest, then Marti currently offers her foundational training, Precision Consciousness, via live Zoom sessions. martispiegelman@mac.com More about Marti: Marti holds a BA in biochemistry from Harvard University, an MFA in graphic design from the Yale School of Art and Architecture, and has advanced training in neurophysiology, psychology, and anthropology. She was president of her own design firm for 20 years. Since then Marti has been training professionals across a variety of sectors – business, finance, science, education, and others – in unique perception and awareness skills that directly enhance leadership, organizational intelligence, and profitable action. She also serves as a Fellow with REX, the Relationship Economy Expedition, founded by Jerry Michalski. In 2011 Marti launched The Conscious CxO™, a discovery-based training program designed specifically for business leaders to master the organizing principles of consciousness – the precise principles underlying all business, financial, social, governmental, and environmental success and evolution. For a broader audience, she has offered courses in the technologies of consciousness through En•theos Academy, an online university founded by Brian Johnson. Marti was a presenter at TEDx Berkeley 2011. Currently she is collaborating with Kevin Clark, founder of Content Evolution, developing groundbreaking approaches to raise the level of consciousness the practice, organization, and evolution of business worldwide.   Don't forget to share and subscribe!   To connect with Marti: LI: linkedin.com/in/martispiegelmanmfa URL: martispiegelman.org Email: martispiegelman@mac.com   To connect with Carrie: LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com (Company) Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com  

Our episode is with the inimitable John Murray, Ireland's leading headshot photographer and all round great guy! John and I have known each other now for a few years and had the absolute privilege of meeting him in person earlier this year in Dublin- the city he knows and loves so well. We continue our exploration of how wellness and leadership with many antidotes and stories as only the Irish can tell! Its never a dull moment with John as he is an advocate for 'substance over superficial' John is an observer of people, and teaches people to unconditionally love themselves. Constantly learning and exercising his brain, mind and body, his passion for kayaking is well known. Listen in as John and shares his view on what type of leadership the world is needing for 'betterness', adaptability to overcome rapid change and allow people to reach the potential they haven't previously been able to develop and 'roll intentionally' with mindfulness and consistency. You will hear John say "do for the good of the village" and he lives and breathes this every day to his best intention. I never tire of listening and enjoying his company. If you love this conversation. I am glad you were able to chuckle and smile as we weaved through many ideas and thoughts, then share this with your friends, colleagues and clients. More about John: Widely regarded as Ireland’s leading headshot photographer and trained by the worlds leading headshot photographer Peter Hurley, John is not only an award winning portrait photographer and speaker specialising in Headshots and self awareness education, and was also 2020 National Director of Training and Development for Junior Chamber International. With emphasis on the substance of his clients rather than the superficial, his focus is drawing out the personalities and inner strengths of each person he photographs, giving a sense of who they are to anyone looking on.    To connect with John: IL: linkedin.com/in/johnmurrayheadshots URL: johnmurrayheadshots.com   To connect with Carrie: LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com   

Driven by a passion for bringing value back to people in business and creating a better future, Aveline Clarke believes that business is the perfect vehicle to generate the greatest amount of good in the world. As the co-host of the 6 Star Business Podcast and co-founder of the 6-Star Business Community, she engages with individuals who understand the importance of living with purpose in both business and personal life.   Key takeaways from Aveline's and my conversation this episode include:    1. Future leadership requires a shift from patriarchal/hierarchical models to more collaborative, human-centered approaches 2. Personal wellness (sleep, nutrition, exercise, emotional healing) is crucial for effective leadership and living purposefully 3. Technology and global connectivity offer new opportunities, but also challenges for leadership and work-life balance 4. Self-awareness and intentional structuring of one's day/energy can significantly boost productivity and fulfilment   Aveline shared her Wellbeing habits that include prioritizing good sleep habits and nutrition, regular exercise, and morning self-affirmation practices. Over the years, Aveline has also engaging in self-directed emotional healing and trauma work. Each day is structured around energy levels and task types (draining vs. energizing).    We also cover AI and technological advances creating opportunities and challenges across the world and the need to balance digital connection with face-to-face interaction   The Importance of understanding one's purpose and making course corrections Avoiding comparison/judgment and focusing on being authentically oneself Taking responsibility for one's wellness and growth of our emotional intelligence capabilities.    All round it was a fascinating conversation that I hope you have reasonated with and encourage you to share with your family, friends and colleagues.    Connect with Aveline:  LI: linkedin.com/in/avelineclarke URL: journeypoint.com.au (Company) Email: avelineb@gmail.com   Connect with Carrie:  LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com (Company) Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com

Phillip and I have a educational leadership background which I'm sure you notice especially as we talked Reimagining Leadership, Inclusion, and Wellbeing, Divisiveness and Empowering Diverse Voices and Perspectives.Tune in as we explore the need for effective leadership and the influence individuals can have on shaping the future. We highlighted the importance of leaders being inclusive and not presuming to have all the answers. Phillip expressed regret over the polarization and vilification that occurred during the referendum period in Australia, particularly regarding the role and voice of First Nations Australians. We also discussed the concept of leadership, with Phillip suggesting a shift from the traditional 'silverback' metaphor to a new narrative. According to Phillip, the role of a leader should be to help frame questions and enable solutions in collaboration with the community, rather than being the dominant figure who imposes solutions. This new approach would require a different ecosystem and environment as this new model of leadership is necessary to address complex issues such as climate change, wealth distribution, and access to justice.The changing attitudes towards personal well-being and professional success post covid shows a growing trend of individuals who believe they have something to offer and are willing to take risks to achieve their goals. Additionally, we are observing a shift towards seeking out spiritual communities and a desire to connect with the right people for influence. We also covered the importance of empowering diverse voices, particularly those of young people, and the value of having a range of perspectives and experiences represented. Phillip shared his leadership style, which emphasizes openness to a variety of viewpoints and emotional reasoning in decision-making. We acknowledged the challenges and potential risks of this approach but agreed on the importance of hearing and considering all voices. I am sure you will find some interesting points and views here form one of Australia's finest educators. If you have enjoyed this Thriving conversation all around leadership and wellness, share with your connections and in your networks. Connect with Phillip: LI: linkedin.com/in/phillip-heath-amEmail: phillip_heath@barker.nsw.edu.auConnect with Carrie: LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedetURL: carriebenedet.com (Company)Email: carolinebenedet2@gmail.com  

I caught up with Matt Bliss whilst in the UK earlier this year where we did talk "Global Matters' especially about leadership and thriving. I hope you will enjoy the depth of the conversation that includes government decision making post covid and the insights about autonomy, voice, micro- management, change management, the importance of people data and opportunity to develop people.Matt shares his career history in education, followed by roles in IT in Victorian government where his rabid curiousity enabled him to work across agencies and teams and projects. Matt is the first to say that he keeps adding expertise based on trust, to explore his skill base tools and builds his connections with personal and genuine contribution. Influence with authority and contribution with reflection are standout personal and professional capabilities that have proven to be attractive to all leadership levels across the organisations and workplaces Matt has been involved with - his self awareness a definite part of his genius. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your colleagues, family and friends. You can find us on all Podcast platforms. To connect with Matt: LI: linkedin.com/in/matthew-blissURL: mbpod.com Email: business@mbpod.comTo connect with Carrie: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/URL: www.carriebenedet.comEmail: carrie@carriebenedet.com

Listen in with us as Sarah Morse and I share an incredible self journey through her nursing career that has impacted how she now shares her story and passion for thriving. We talk about her personal daily thriving routine and how that helps shape a 5 Point Framework that grounds her speaking and facilitation work and more importantly incorporates her life experience with World Vision at the age of 17 years old. Sarah tells her 'How much I can give to the world' story with grace and grit and you can feel the depth of her love and resolve to collaborate and celebrate the goodness of humanity in adversity. You will hear about Ecuador, Romania, Slavery and Servant Leadership that her nursing and healthcare background have influenced her keynote speaking and facilitation with teams globally.Sarah is a true 'people whisperer'! I am positive that you will want to share her story with your colleagues, friends and family!Every podcaster loves some love, so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any of our 'extra-ordinary' guests.To connect with Sarah:LI: linkedin.com/in/sarahjmorseURL: sarahmorse.com.auEmail: sarah@sarahmorse.com.auTo connect with Carrie:Email: carrie@carriebenedet.comURL: www.carriebenedet.comLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

You will love our conversation with Azeem Saheer 'Human Capitalist' who gives us an all encompassing new 'living' definition of being emotionally rich!Azeem has just celebrated reaching 100 episodes of EI Cafe Podcast that explores how knowing nothing about hosting a podcast developed an effective learning platform as a reult of covid. You can hear his excitement about the in person 100th episode event in Sri Lanka. The uniqueness of the Sri Lankan context shines through as Azeem shares how over 9 years and 10 seasons based on emotional intelligence and how it influences our daily life and work. Azeem also talks about his daily routine, his faith foundation and curiosity around people stories and how we connect to learn and share our expertise.You will hear how Azeem started his working life and the opportunities he investigated with passion that shifted his mindset towards exploring emotional intelligence and celebrating human emotions. 'Enable your EI Chips' - pause alot before you think and make decisions.I know you will enjoy Azeems 'gems' and hope that you share with your colleagues, family and friends! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible guests and their stories.To Connect with Azeem: LI: linkedin.com/in/m-azeem-saheer-pcc-837b3759Email: connect@mazeemsaheer.comTwitter: azeemsaheerTo connect with Carrie:Email: carrie@carriebenedet.comURL: www.carriebenedet.comLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

Whats your daily ritual that you honour each day? Our conversation is with Joanne Brookes, a gal that really has thrived through thick and thin over her career and life. I've know Joanne for a while now and It never ceases to disappoint when we get together because we can't help ourselves - we always have so much to share with each other! Listen in as Joanne starts with her story as an introverted 18 year old and how her options for tertiary education at university were redirected into gaining a bank position through sheer persistence and cold calling!We talk about those early days, what Joanne learnt on her way through various postions over 17 years with the Commonwealth Bank and how this lead her to starting and building her incredible business skills. Joanne shares her sucesses and what it cost her openly, how she sees hte value responsibility for your employees as well as how leaders need to know and lead themselves before you can lead your people. You will be interested in her daily walking ritual without headphones...50 things you know with coloured pens activity... hands on head resetting tip... as well as her passion for adult learning and the incredible Ducere Business School opportunity for a contemporary global MBA!If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!To connect with Joanne: Email: joanne@navig8biz.comLI: linkedin.com/in/joannebrooksURLS: navig8biz.com/ (Company)ducere.edu.au (Company)Mobile: 0434 602 024 To connect with Carrie:Email: carrie@carriebenedet.comLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/URL: www.carriebenedet.comMobile: +61 438 399 881

You are in for another treat! Our guest is Elizabeth Williamson, Founder, and Owner as well as Resilience, Relationships and Conflict Resolution Expert. Elizabeth has an incredible personal story that she shares with us this episode of Thriving Matters podcast that I know you will be glued to! In her personal life, Elizabeth has faced many physical challenges, including surgery in 2012 to remove a rare type of tumour within her spinal cord.  From paralysis to re-learning to walk and building a successful business, Elizabeth embodies a spirit of resilience, and to value learning from the inevitable the downfalls and scars that accompany this journey.  She is passionate about helping leaders and teams develop flexible thinking, successful collaborations and creative problem-solving skills. She created the RE-IMAGINING RESILIENCE™ Program to share a multifaceted and insightful exploration of resilience characteristics.  You will hear us talk about: RELATIONSHIP SKILLS – Arguably the most important set of skills for a thriving and impactful life. Our first relationship is with ourself and gaining mastery with that persuasive negative inner voice to make peace with ourself to be your very best friend. Then there is love and heartache for many couples and families who want to communicate better and argue less, but feel like they are going around in circles without finding solutions. Elizabeth shares over 45 years of research-based skills, arts and science behind creating meaningful and rewarding relationships utilising the work of John and Julie Gottman. RESILIENCE SKILLS - Elizabeth's life has been richly informed by grief and loss early in life,  personal and professional challenges, and over the past decade, learning to live with paralysis and the consequences of spinal cord trauma. 2012 surgery to remove a rare type of spinal cord tumour turned her life upside down. Post-surgery she was paralysed from her shoulders down, unsure if she would ever walk again. With substantial daily effort and extensive professional rehabilitation, she has eventually re-learnt to walk. She continues this only with ongoing, intensive physical therapies and a rather constant conflict with gravity CONFLICT SKILLS - The Inevitable Conflicts in our workplaces & communities. If you know what really works to resolve conflict you can stop being exhausted by family, leadership or team disputes, caught too often in the middle of difficult conversations or feeling blamed for things that are not your responsibility "Thinking new thoughts is really hard work. Creative thought requires you to think in at least sets of 5. (Most of us think in binary terms: either/or, right/wrong, us/them), which will keep you stuck with obvious problems). Try generating 5 options to difficult problems – the first two you won’t want, the third is an unhappy compromise, the fourth is closer to your dreams, and the fifth is hard work but insightful. Great, now you’re really thinking!!" If you enjoyed our conversation, share this with your friends and colleagues.   To connect with Elizabeth: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-williamson-solutions/ Email: ew@elizabethwilliamsonsolutions.com URL: www.elizabethwilliamsonsolutiions.com   To connect with Carrie: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/ Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com  

Cathy Derksen is a gal who really brings out the best in herself and her community. and she will tell you that you too can bring 'life to your life!' I recently meet Cathy whilst speaking on a Women's Global Business Virtual conference hosted by Annie Gibbons all about 'Grit and Grace' Grab a drink of choice and listen in as Cathy shares her 'why' she does what she does now and how her previous career in science and technology led to burnout and gave her the opportunity to choose time to reflect, dream and discern her next steps. You will hear some her tips for taking a break with courage to make the leap, the power of breathing, developing trust and managing imposters syndrome. Cathy has found the way to open up the power of women's stories and how being part of a community has a ripple effect with global impact. I know you will enjoy Cathy's company on this episode as well as her book projects and plans for her Mexico Retreat - go Cathy! Every podcaster loves some love, so make sure you and your friends subscribe so you don't miss any of your 'grit and grace' guests.   To connect with Cathy: URLs: LI: linkedin.com/in/cathyderkseninspiredtenacity URL: inspiredtenacity.com  Email: cathy@inspiredtenacity.com   To connect with Carrie: Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

Listeners, we all have stories to share that incorporate how we have been focusing on our overall wellbeing especially healing ourselves. Kerry Dell has a fabulous story that we share with you this episode of #thrivingmatterspodcast. Kerry immigrated to New Zealand from South Africa and hasn't looked back! Listeners you know when you've met a kindred spirit and the conversation just flows don't you. Kerry shares her morning and evening 'thriving' routine that floods her with positivity for the day and her interactions ahead - mantras, H2O, celery juice, stretches and meditations and new learning. Kerry has learnt to listen to her intuition and listening skills bringing together her knowing that our physical body thrives when our mental state thrives! We talk about unexpected change and harnessing belief in your personal truth. Her 'Stand in Your Own Power' 28 day Program has helped many individuals of all ages. Kerry is also hosting a Safari Retreat in South Africa in early April 2024 that will be sensational! If you've enjoyed this episode don't be afraid to share with your family, friends and colleagues - and subscribe so you don't miss out on our fab guests. About Kerry Dell: Kerry is a Certified WILDFIT Master Health Coach, a Natural Health Practitioner and a Head Coach for Mindvalley. Kerry is passionate about increasing productivity and vitality by enhancing people's wellbeing through coaching on nutritional science, food psychology and stress management. Kerry's 6 month Wellness Programs significantly enhance productivity by increasing people's performance, teamwork and morale through specialised focus on health assessments, tailored health plans and emotional awareness.   To Connect with Kerry: LI: linkedin.com/in/kerry-dell Email: kepshealth@gmail.com   To Connect with Carrie: LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet URL: carriebenedet.com  Mobile: +61438399881  Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com

We have a sensational guest this episode - Rachel Pietsch who just loves a good voice. And what a gem she is for any one wanting to finesse their speaking, breathing and singing skills for any reason and any career. Rachel just loves her work because 'it energises me!' We explore the uniqueness of our voice and the wholistic environment that needs to treat sleep, nutrition, hydration and emotions with considered respect. Listen in as we talk all about Rachel's daily 'thriving self care' routine and her tips and reasons for controlled and boxed breathing, her voice preparation for conferences and speaking gigs, and why a can of pineapple in syrup is a must! I know you will enjoy Rachel's easy tips and her encouragement to master your 'practice mindset' to your advantage. I know I did! About Rachel Pietsch: Rachel specialises in preventative and corrective voice training designed to help anyone get through a full day of speaking, avoiding strain and voice loss. Drawing her expertise from almost three decades as a voice teacher, Rachel has worked with many different types of voices as well as undertaken intensive voice function training. Rachel knows that a confident and reliable voice is born from understanding the parameters of one’s own voice, as well as knowing how to use it properly and to its fullest potential. Expressing ourselves effectively and genuinely becomes easier when our voice can operate with ease. Rachel offers workshops in the greater Melbourne area and online, individual coaching and a self-guided online course for people with a broad range of interests and needs, including public speakers, teachers/instructors, actors, authors, executives, interview preparation, voice rehabilitation, as well as working musicians and singers, recording artists, songwriters and composers, tribute artists, and musical theatre performers.   To Connect with Rachel: LI: linkedin.com/in/rachelpietsch-nowyouretalking URLs: nowyouretalking.com.au  rachelpietschvocalstudio.com.au  Email: rachel@nowyouretalking.com.au   To connect with Carrie: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/ Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com URL: www.carriebenedet.com