Do you feel like you are tapping into your full potential and performing at your best at work, on a consistent basis? If not, that is totally ok! You are human, my friend! But it is something we can work towards, and that is what this week’s guest is passionate about helping people do. Brett 'Robbo' Robinson is a High Performance and Mindset Coach, working with individuals and organisations to tap into their inner excellence holistically. A former sprints and jumps coach with Athletics … [Read more...]

Do you identify as a shy person? Do you get nervous in social situations? Or maybe you have a debilitating fear of being rejected or people not liking you? My guest this week has experienced all of these, to the point where he was feeling incredibly lonely and depressed. Myke Macapinlac is originally from the Philippines, grew up in Saudi Arabia, and moved to Canada. As a shy socially awkward guy in a new country, he knew he had to make a change if he wanted to live a happy, fulfilled … [Read more...]

How often do you pay attention to what you say when you talk to yourself? In last week's episode, we explored types of language to avoid when public speaking. This week, I'm addressing the topic of self talk, or the language we use when we speak to ourselves. This is equally important, as the way we speak to ourselves can influence how we think, feel and act. So think about what you tell yourself on a daily basis. Is it generally positive? For example: "I kicked butt today!" "I'm so … [Read more...]

What does your morning look like? Do you hit the snooze button after your alarm goes off, doze for another 15 minutes, and then, drag yourself out of bed, stagger into the shower, quickly get dressed, grab your keys and phone and run out the door, grabbing a coffee as you rush to the train station or your car, already thinking about all the emails waiting for you in your work inbox. Or do rise majestically out of bed with a smile on your face, taking the time to make yourself a coffee, while … [Read more...]

"] [/show_to] So you’ve been asked to present your research, the company’s growth strategy, or your business idea...but you’ve only been given 5 minutes! How do you get your message across AND be succinct? In this episode we're exploring why 3 key mindsets to adopt that will help you be short, sharp and effective when public speaking. Delivering a 5 minute speech may sound simple, but for a subject matter expert, condensing a complex topic is one of the hardest things to do! Like … [Read more...]

"] [/show_to] Five years ago, I ended a 7-year relationship. It was, without a doubt, one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. During those difficult conversations, I had two things going on inside me. Firstly, my rational mind kept trying to justify why I should stay in the relationship: “Listen to him! He says he can change!” “What if you’re making a huge mistake?” “What a waste of all those years together!” But I also had something else – a quieter yet firm feeling in my … [Read more...]

"] [/show_to] Aah, travel. For me, travelling always provides a solid mix of excitement, wins and good times, as well as challenges, frustrations and failures. And that is what makes it a magnificent teacher. Aaron and I are back in Melbourne after a 6 week working vacation in Europe. Leaving the chilly Melbourne winter behind, we spent a month in Rome and 2 weeks in Spain, with side trips to London, Malta and Genoa, and a quick stopover in Beijing. In this episode, I share some … [Read more...]