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  • In this episode, I chat with Lillia Tarawa about growing up in Gloriavale, a religious cult on the West Coast of the South Island in New Zealand.

    We discuss what it was like dealing with the oppression of a religious cult, some of the trauma she experienced growing up, how her family escaped the cult, the challenges of building a completely new life in the outside world, and the learnings she has had along her journey.

    Lillia is now a sought after speaker whos Ted X talk has amassed over 10 million views online, she is a writer who helps people find their personal power, she authored the book 'Daughter Of Gloriavale', and she uses her story, learnings, and unique wisdom to help others find liberation, courage and purpose.

    Lillia has been through so much in her life and yet she has managed to create a powerful and fulfilling new reality for herself. She shares a lot of valuable insights on happiness, dealing with trauma, finding your freedom, overcoming adversity, and living with a full expression of self.

    To learn more about Lillia and her work visit https://www.liliatarawa.com/

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  • In this episode, I chat with former WBO Heavyweight Champion of the World, Joseph Parker.

    We chat about Joe's career in boxing, the journey from being a young kid growing up in South Auckland with a dream of becoming a world champion, to actually becoming the first Heavyweight World Champion to ever come out of New Zealand or the Pacific Islands.

    We discuss his future goals and upcoming fight with Junior Fa, the lessons he has learnt through boxing, fighting Anthony Joshua, winning the world title in front of his family, and some of the things Joe is most proud of in life.

    It's an interesting look behind the scenes with one of New Zealand's most successful sporting stars.

    Enjoy.

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  • In this episode, I chat with serial entrepreneur and creative leader Pat MacFie. Pat is the Co-Founder of Manaaki, the Co-Founder of Indigo, and the Co-Founder of Chooice.co.nz. In his previous role, Pat was the Global Director of Media for Xero and is internationally recognised in innovation, brand and digital strategy.

    In the past 6 months, Pat and his team have launched Manaaki.io, a platform designed to support small businesses in New Zealand by connecting them with leading industry experts to provide the support and guidance needed to navigate and survive the current business climate. They have helped 10's of thousands of small businesses across the country and recently launched Chooice.co.nz, an online marketplace dedicated to helping small businesses promote and sell their products online.

    We chat about doing business in 2020, the learnings from the past 6 months, Pat's advice for small business owners around the country, how entrepreneurship can be used to tackle major world problems, and we dive into Pat's journey through life and entrepreneurship and the challenges, adversities, and mindsets that have enabled him to grow into the person and businessman he is today.

    It's a fascinating and honest insight into the mind of a great Kiwi Entrepreneur and creative leader. Pat's battled poverty, beaten Cancer, overcome failure, and developed a passion for using his entrepreneurial and creative talent to do meaningful work with businesses that are driven to make a difference in the world.

    He's a very smart, humble and inspiring dude and this is a fantastic conversation that draws the curtains on what it really takes to be a successful entrepreneur.

    To learn more about Manaaki or to get support and advice for your business visit https://www.manaaki.io/

    To learn more about Chooice visit https://chooice.co.nz/

    To learn more about the work Pat and his team do at Indigo visit https://weareindigo.co/

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  • In this episode, I chat with serial entrepreneur, coach and Australian fitness business expert Travis Jones. Travis founded RBT Gyms and has grown the business from a start-up with $0 revenue through to a 16 gym empire doing around $10 million annual revenue.

    Travis is also the founder of Fit-Pro formula where he has coached hundreds of fitness professionals and helped them grow 6 and 7 figure businesses in the fitness space, and he is the founder of Keystone app, another fitness-related business providing personal trainers with the platform needed to service their clients to a high level online.

    We talk about Travis's startup journey with RBT including him living in the gym with his dog because he couldn't afford to pay rent. We discuss the growth of RBT, the challenges, the failures, and we tap into the mindset that has allowed Travis to not just create success in business but also has allowed him to create a huge impact with the thousands of people who have been a part of RBT Gyms around Australia.

    This is a really inspiring conversation with a guy who has grown himself into a very good entrepreneur and an unstoppable force. His drive, passion, attitude and desire to serve people is incredibly inspiring and Travis shares openly and honestly about the up's, down's and key learnings from his past 10 years in business.

    To learn more about Travis or RBT gyms you can visit https://rbtgyms.com/ Connect with Travis on:

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  • In this episode, I chat with leading mental performance coach and speaker David Niethe.

    Over the past 25 years, David has built a reputation as a leader in the area of mental performance and has coached many of the countries leading athletes including Lydia Ko, Israel Adesanya, Junior Fa, Brad Riddell, Kai Kara France, The New Zealand Breakers, and an extensive list of Olympians and Common Wealth Games Athletes.

    We discuss mental performance and what that actually means, how to build unshakable confidence, how to reframe your experiences so you wire yourself for success, visualisation, and how to get the mental edge in anything you do.

    Dave is a super passionate guy who loves what he does and is known for delivering exceptional results for his clients.

    You can learn more about David and his work by visiting http://davidniethecoach.com/.

  • In this episode, I chat with airline pilot, Everest mountaineer, adventurer, extreme marathon competitor, speaker, and author, Mike Allsop - an ordinary family man proving that anybody can accomplish extraordinary things.

    We chat about Mikes near-death experiences including surviving a plane crash off the coast of Hawaii and dodging avalanches on the worlds gnarliest mountains.

    Mike is an ambitious guy who consistently sets big goals that stretch what he believes he is capable of. He has summited Everest in an unguided expedition, run 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days, completed the worlds highest marathon around Everest, a feat never before attempted, and has lived a life of extreme adventure where he has constantly faced fear and pushed his mental and physical limits.

    We discuss the mindsets and mental toughness required to summit Mt Everest, the techniques Mike uses to control his mind under pressure, why passion is a key ingredient to actually achieving your big goals, how to create unstoppable momentum towards your goals, and how Mike thinks of fear and acts with courage even in genuine life or death situations.

    Mike is a sought after keynote speaker and author who dedicates himself to showing that others too can achieve their dreams and ambitions by overcoming the fear of failure, building self-belief, and breaking each goal into a series of smaller steps.

    This is a fascinating and inspiring conversation with a man who has tested himself against the limits of human endurance lived a life full of challenge and adventure.

    To learn more about Mikes work you can visit his website: http://www.mikeallsop.co.nz/

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  • In this episode, I chat with the founder and owner of Engage Fight Wear and co-founder of AP Sports Management, Ash Belcastro.

    Over the past 5 years, Ash has built Engage from an idea into one of the worlds leading fight wear brands, and a brand synonymous with some of the UFC's biggest stars.

    On top of running Engage, Ash also manages current UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, current UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski, and upcoming stars Kai Kara France and Brad Riddell.

    In this episode, Ash talks about the rise of both Engage and the City Kickboxing Gym and the journey they have been on as a team to conquer the UFC and make a mark on the world of mixed martial arts.

    We discuss some of the challenges Ash has faced, the journey of building Engage, why passion is the key ingredient to their success, and what it's like to be part of a special team that is dominating the UFC.

    To learn more about Engage or to check out their new range visit https://engageind.com/.

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  • In this episode, I chat with ultra-endurance athlete, mental toughness & mindset coach, speaker, author & entrepreneur, Lisa Tamati.

    For the past 25 years, Lisa has competed in the world's toughest endurance events clocking up over 70,000km, racing everywhere from the Sahara, to the Gobi, to Death Valley to the Himalayas, Australia and Europe. She has pushed her mind and body to the limits, has both succeeded and failed and learnt many lessons along the way

    She has also had to overcome many obstacles in her personal life from bringing back her mum after an aneurysm left her with major brain damage, to getting through divorce, financial ruin and rebuilding her life.

    She knows what it takes to overcome obstacles, to chase massive goals and face your fears and now she lives to teach, coach and inspire people to reach their true potential.

    Lisa is an incredible woman who really has walked the walk. She has competed at an elite level for 25 years in one of the hardest sports on the planet and she has some incredible insights and teachings on building mental toughness and unlocking your potential.

    To learn more about Lisa visit https://www.lisatamati.com/

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  • Lisa O'Neill is one of the best keynote speakers I've heard. She is a laugh a minute, she is honest, she is intelligent, and she is one of the most passionate and enthusiastic people you will ever come across.

    As well as being a sought after speaker, Lisa is the author of 3 books, she is a coach and mentor, and she is has a gift for inspiring, uplifting and getting the most out of people.

    In this episode, we talk about what it takes to live a happy, energised and enthusiastic life. We discuss how being more yourself and giving yourself permission to do YOU is the secret to generating sustained energy and achieving true excellence. We talk about mindset, attitude, high performance and ultimately how to create heightened and sustained levels of happiness in our life.

    It's a conversation you will be better off for tuning into I promise.

    To learn more about Lisa and her work visit https://www.lisaoneill.co.nz/

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  • In this episode I chat with Youtube expert, entrepreneur, speaker and all-round powerhouse, Amy Sangster. Amy has amassed over 100 million views across Youtube, she built her first 7 figure online business by the age of just 23, she has coached and trained 10's of thousands of people on topics such as Youtube marketing, trading, and online business, she has featured in publications such as Forbes, Money & Entrepreneur.com.

    In this episode we cover Youtube marketing and using the Youtube platform to scale your message and business, the psychology behind successful channels and online businesses, we talk about some of the challenges Amy has faced along her entrepreneurial journey including losing her partner to cancer, living life in the public eye, chasing material success, dealing with self-doubt, and Amy shares her unique insights on creating a life that doesn't just look good from the outside, but genuinely feels good on the inside.

    She is an amazing woman with a unique perspective on life and is someone who has genuinely used the opportunities available online to leverage her time and build a business & lifestyle that enables her to get the most from life.

    To learn more about Amy's work and to access her free resources and training on growing a brand & business using Youtube visit:

    https://unemployedmovement.com/

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  • In this episode, I speak with former convict turned doctor, speaker, coach, and best selling author, Dr Paul Wood. This is hands down one of my favourite conversations to date. Paul is a real expert in the field of mental performance and has a heap of insights into how we can perform better under pressure, how we can better manage our emotional state, and how we can really tap in and unlock our potential so we can achieve at the highest level.

    We talk about growth mindset, performing under pressure, using feedback as a tool to achieve true excellence, the correct way to use gratitude as a framework to improve your life, how to mentally approach tough times, and how to achieve a high level of overall performance and happiness.

    We didn't go much into Paul's backstory as there is so much value in the work he is currently doing and the knowledge and expertise he has around mindset and performance, but his story really does show that no matter how much adversity you face or how bad you muck up, you can always turn it around if you are willing to face yourself, change your mindset, make the changes required and put in the work get to where you want to be.

    Paul is now a sought after speaker, coach and facilitator, and is the author of the best selling book ' How to Escape From Prison'. I highly recommend you check out Paul's work, read his book, and follow him on social media if you are wanting to take your life and performance to the next level.

    You can buy Paul's best selling book at all major book stores, on Audible.com or online via the link below.

    https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/how-to-escape-from-prison/27596436

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  • In this episode, I sit down with professional rugby player and current Wellington Hurricane, James Marshall. This is a really cool conversation for me because James and I were friends at High School where we played college rugby together.

    His dream was always to play professional rugby and go as far as he could in the sport. To sit down with James 10 years down the track and reflect on his career and the experiences he has had playing here in New Zealand and abroad was pretty special.

    We chat about dealing with pressure, team culture, self-confidence, overcoming setbacks, and what it takes to make it in professional sport. We also chat about some of the most influential players James has played alongside and what it was like winning the Super Rugby title for the first time in the club's history.

    It was great to connect with Jimmy and talk about his learnings playing professional rugby, getting contracted to his favourite team the Hurricanes, and achieving his childhood dream of playing rugby for a career.

    You can follow James on Instagram @jimimar and you can check out his new podcast the 'What A Lad' podcast, where James connects with some of the best lads he has met through his playing career to show what they are like off the footy field and to chat life and professional sport.

  • Josef Rakich is a New Zealand based online fitness trainer & entrepreneur who has amassed a huge social media following reaching almost 5 million fans across Youtube, Instagram, Snapchat & Facebook.

    Having serviced over 130,000 clients online, Josef Rakich is regarded as one of the top online fitness trainers on the planet.

    In this episode, we chat about Josef's passion for fitness, how he has built his business, and we dive into the mindset and attitude that has helped him achieve his success in business and as a leader in the fitness space.

    You can learn more about Josef at www.josefrakichfitness.com or by following his social channels below.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JosefRakichFitness

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/josefrakich

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JosefRakich1

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  • Cam Calkoen is a powerful international speaker and former professional athlete. Born with cerebral palsy and told by doctors he would never be able to walk properly or talk properly, Cam smashed through all the limitations that were put upon him by others.

    Cam has gone from doubting his ability to run, to representing New Zealand in athletics, winning championships in New Zealand, Australia and Canada, and is now taking his winning attitude into his speaking career, having spoken on stages all around the world delivering his powerful message of the importance of dreaming big and not letting limiting beliefs limit your life.

    In this episode we chat about mindset, overcoming adversity, Cam's background and journey into speaking and professional sport, and how he has been able to consistently do what others told him would be impossible, achieving his dreams in both sports and professional speaking despite walking & talking being two major challenges for Cam.

    He is an absolute inspiration and has so many valuable insights into controlling your thinking and creating an awesome life regardless of your circumstances.

    To learn more about Cam you can check out his website https://www.camcalkoen.com/

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  • In this episode I chat with former professional snowboarder, multi exist entrepreneur, fortune 100 consultant, author, speaker, and all-round weapon Robett Hollis. We discuss the current business climate and what Robett has learnt over the past couple of months. We chat about Robett's time as a professional athlete and how that helped him transition into business. We talk about mindset, dealing with pressure, tall poppy syndrome, legacy, and why he is so driven to make a positive contribution to the younger generations. Robett is an inspiring guy who I really enjoyed connecting with.

    You can learn more about Robett and his ventures at www.robett.com

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  • In this episode, Former NRL player, Ex Kiwi's international & Co-Founder of YKTR Issac John joins me for an inspiring chat about life and business. We dive deep into the mindset & attitude that has helped Isaac create success both in professional sport and business, and we chat about his decision to retire from professional rugby league to pursue entrepreneurship full time.

    Isaac has an amazing perspective and an infectious attitude for life. We cover psychology, mental health, branding, content creation, failure, influence, what success means to Isaac, and how you can create a life that makes you want to bounce out of bed in the morning.

    This episode is one of my favourites so far. It's packed with value and is a must-listen for anyone who is motivated to get more from life.

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    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFtubkj8HhbCcGCDtgxDjvA

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  • This is a deep and inspiring conversation with Raniera Rewiri aka Plant Based Maori. We discuss mindset, self-belief, gratitude, pursuing your dreams, and what it means to truly be yourself & find your unique truth.

    Raniera has a unique perspective on life and incredible self-awareness and wisdom. He shares the routines he implements on a daily basis to help him feel more grounded and alive. We discuss his journey in life and more recently his transition into business, and Raniera shares his thoughts on finding true happiness and living your best life.

    This really is a powerful conversation. I was blown away by Raniera's ability to articulate his thoughts and the depth of wisdom he has. He is an amazing man, with a real desire to add value to people's lives and make a positive impact.

    I highly recommend following Ranz on social media and taking some time out to digest this amazing conversation.

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  • For over 20 years Keith Abraham has researched how top performing people harness their PASSION, achieve their GOALS, and FOCUS on what’s most important to bring the best out of themselves and their businesses.

    He has discovered the link between best performance, and people who are passionate about their life. Establishing true goal alignment enables an individual to live their personal, and professional lives energised, and with direction. Inspiring audiences in 23 countries for more than 20 years, with a client base of over 300 companies, it is no wonder that Keith has won numerous awards including the highest honour for professional speaking, the Nevin Award, and Keynote Speaker of the Year by the Australian National Speakers Association.

    In this episode, I chat with Keith about how to live a more passionate and purposeful life, what it actually takes to achieve the goals we set for ourselves, and what it really means to pursue your passion.

    Keith has authored multiple books including one of my all-time favorites "It Starts With Passion' and is responsible for helping tens of thousands of people around the world get more from life.

    To learn more about Keith's work visit https://keithabraham.com/

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  • In this episode, I chat with Former New Zealand Warrior and Kiwi's International turned Entrepreneur, coach & speaker, Sione Faumuina.

    We discuss life as a professional athlete, Sione's playing days in the NRL, the off-field problems that lead to the end of his sports career, and what he does now to help professional athletes build brands and businesses outside of sport.

    He shares his biggest mistakes on and off the field and shares the biggest lessons he has learned in business since his retirement. We talk about mindset, personal branding, what it takes to make it as an athlete, and where he sees the biggest opportunities for athletes online.

    It's a great conversation with a guy who has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows and now uses his experience, good and bad to serve others.

    To learn more about Sione and his company Athlete Empire visit www.sionefaumuina.co.nz or www.athleteempire.co.nz

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  • In this episode, I chat with former world champion wakeboarder turned motivational speaker Brad Smeele. In 2014 Brad suffered a career-ending accident on the water which left him facing life as a quadriplegic.

    Over the past 6 years, Brad has faced up to some of the most severe adversity anyone can imagine and in the process has learned to control his mind and find genuine acceptance & happiness despite the adversity.

    We talked about mindset, ego, meditation, facing your fears, making the most of life, the importance of purpose, and how he has rebuilt his life and used his story and adversity to serve others.

    Brad is an awesome guy and this is a really powerful conversation.

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