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Mathew Rigby is currently the Executive General Manager for Schlam, an award-winning Mining Equipment business gaining recognition for their culture driven with Mat’s leadership.
Despite facing challenges such as an economic crisis, labour market shortages, and a global pandemic, the organisation has undergone tremendous transformation. Schlam has on average, an impressive 96.4 percent staff retention rate and 41% growth in its workforce, which now sits at over 500 employees.
With over two decades of experience in the mining equipment industry, working with reputable OEMs such as WesTrac and Atlas Copco, as well as five years of contracting expertise, Mat possesses extensive knowledge in managing large and geographically dispersed teams.
In 2022, under Mat's leadership, Schlam proudly earned the title of WA's Employer of the Year at the esteemed RISE Business Awards. A few months later, they were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work®', the first mining company to receive this certification.
Furthermore, in 2023, Schlam was honoured as an Employer of Choice [EOC®] in The Australian Business Awards 2023.
In this episode we delve into Mat’s moments of self-discovery and how his wellness journey helped shape a culture.
We chat more about his journey including:
· How we can learn from poor leadership and avoid repeating their mistakes
· Why work should not mean sacrificing out mental health.
· How his own health struggles led him to real change.
· Why we should be present for our family and make it a priority now.
· How simple routine changes can establish healthy habits.
· The real impact of our lifestyle choices for our children.
· Why hiring the right cultural fit and attitude is essential to growing a high performing business.
Mat’s humble reflection on his leadership journey reminds us that through focusing on our own wellness and family as a priority, we can help shape a future generation in the mining and construction industry. He reminds us that if we support our teams, allow them the freedom to learn from failure and we hire the right attitude then we can create a work culture that people truly want to come to.
Mathew can be connected with on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mat-rigby-3b323517/
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https://theeliteexecutives.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-elite-executive-podcast/id1705005624
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director, and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast.
The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.Help someone else Build Doors in their career.
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David is the founder and face of AGEIST, a new media company and agency that champions the vitality, capabilities and influence of the modern 50+.
He is a passionate champion and leading authority on the mindset and aspirations that drive this influential demographic.
David is frequently called upon to share his expertise and insight at important venues and forums around the world.
Recent speaking engagements include HIMSS in Las Vegas, the leading conference for health information and technology; TEDx, on Redefining Age; MONOCLE Quality of Life Conference in Zurich; The Mercedes Benz ME Convention in Stockholm and will address the Wellness Summit in Hong Kong later this year.
Prior to launching AGEIST, David enjoyed an award-winning career as a photographer specializing in people-oriented advertising.
His work for iconic brands including Nike, Adidas, Google, Coors, AT&T, Coke, Philip Morris, Toyota, Lexus, BMW, Corona, Gillette, Philips, Johnson & Johnson, Red Bull and many more has appeared in GQ, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, Wired, Interview, Time, The New York Times Magazine, and other outlets.
In this episode full of thought-provoking moments and David’s direct and authentic approach we cover the following topics
Why we should focus on wellbeing now including sleep, stress management, and food as fuel for the body.The retirement transition, loss of identity and inherent need of relevanceChallenges of disorientation and loss of identity in retirementShifting our focus from traditional retirement paradigms to maintaining agency in our own lives The key difference between purpose or passion and how it drives our fulfillment.The hidden narrative of ageism in advertising and consumerismUnderstanding the correlation between retirement and morbidity Politics and the social narratives around aging in politicsDavid provides direct comment and candour in his answers and allows us to truly question our own inherent mindset on aging, retirement and what life beyond the traditional working landscape will look like for us all.
You can learn more about David and his work with some of the resources and links below
AGEIST: www.ageist.com
What Type of SuperAger Are You? www.ageist.com/quiz
The SuperAge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/superage-live-better/id1514482663
Instagram: @weareageist
The AGEIST Weekly: https://www.ageist.com/newsletter/
TEDX 2018: https://youtu.be/Cgcyxsjmm78
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Resources / links mentioned:
⚡ David Stewart website:
https://davidharrystewart.com/
www.ageist.com
📝 David Stewart Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/weareageist
📷 David Stewart Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dhstewart/
https://www.instagram.com/weareageist
🌎 David Stewart Twitter:
https://twitter.com/weareageist
🔗 David Stewart LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-harry-stewart-0127466/
🎤 TEDx Talk ’Redesigning Age’ by David Stewart:
https://youtu.be/Cgcyxsjmm78
About your host:Lauren Karan, Director, and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast.
The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
Help someone else Build Doors in their career.
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Kim Kerton, aka Good Side of the Bed, is host, creator and producer of Unemployed & Afraid, a popular small business podcast for the brave self-employed with 100+ episodes, where she dives into the realities, practicalities and self-growth journey of starting a business from scratch - with the people doing it.
She’s also a creative and commercially minded podcast strategist, helping brands and business owners build themselves big podcasts.
Before all that, Kim was a baby entrepreneur, creating and closing two businesses before the age of 21, who then spent over a decade in the commercial radio business.
She’s worked with brands like Squarespace, Queensland Tourism, Bendigo Bank, Vodafone and more, creating award winning and chart-topping brand environments, and was a recent Rising Star finalist in the Australian Podcast Awards for her own podcast Unemployed & Afraid.
The unique combination of Kim’s experience as a podcast creator, celebrated interviewer, and small business owner, with her extensive commercial acumen in all things audio media, make her a strong strategic thinker and leading voice in small business growth and branded podcasting.
In this episode we cover
The challenge and risk involved in starting a business from scratchThe journey of self discovery as a business ownerWhy your ego hits the floor when you start out in businessNavigating uncertainty with a sprinkle of blind faithWhy it can be a lonely journey as an entrepreneur craving recognition How podcasting became her passionValuable tips and tricks on how to leverage podcasting as a branding tool for businessThe importance of a "keeping it real" voice for business owners on the journeyKim Kerton's journey from a young entrepreneur to founding a widely acclaimed podcast is a testament to her resilience and capability to learn through her journey.
Through Unemployed & Afraid, she continues to inspire and empower aspiring entrepreneurs with practical insights and heartfelt storytelling sharing stories from the people out there braving the world of founding a business.
For more on Kim check out these links:
For more on Kim check out these links:LinkedIn: Kim Kerton and Unemployed & Afraid
Instagram: Kim Kerton and Unemployed & Afraid
TikTok: Kim Kerton and Unemployed & Afraid
Online: Kim Kerton and Unemployed & Afraid
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About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director, and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast.
The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
Help someone else Build Doors in their career.
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👋 To say hello, provide feedback, or express interest in a guest appearance on The Building Doors Podcast get in touch with us at [email protected].
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Michael is the Chief Operating Officer for McKenzie Group Consulting, an industry leader in regulatory and compliance advisory services to the building industry, and part of the Bureau Veritas Group – a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.
With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management from Queensland University of Technology and an Unrestricted Building Surveyor certification, Michael has been instrumental in delivering statutory and consulting services for some of the nation’s most significant construction projects since joining McKenzie Group in 2007.
His tenure includes a pivotal role as the QLD State Manager from 2016 to 2022, followed by his promotion to Chief Operating Officer in 2023.
In his current capacity, Michael spearheads a major restructure while overseeing the operations and 145 employees spread across the country.
In this episode, we delve into the journey of career progression with our guest Michael, who shares insightful perspectives on building a career through various stages within a business.
From unexpected career paths to the pivotal role of practical experience, Michael highlights the importance of ambition, flexibility, and resilience in achieving professional success.
We cover his rise from regional through to national leadership and discuss:
Keeping an open mind in our career path How practical experience is the true indicator of career goals Why we should look beyond just a job Balancing ambition and family How we evolve as a leader through the growth and acquisition of a business How our childhood shapes our resilience in leadershipThe challenge of addressing industry shortages
The podcast concludes with a discussion on self-compassion and learning from mistakes, emphasizing the importance of being kind to oneself and embracing growth opportunities in the construction industry.
Michael's journey offers valuable insights into navigating the intricacies of career growth, emphasizing the importance of resilience, ambition, and adaptability in achieving professional success.
You can connect with Michael on Linked In here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-leightonAbout your host:
Lauren Karan, Director, and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast.
The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
Help someone else Build Doors in their career.
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In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Dominique Gill, a trailblazer in the construction industry and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. From her early days in construction to founding Urban Core, the first female-led construction company in Australia, Dominique shares insights into her career, challenges faced by women in the industry, and her commitment to paving the way for future generations.
Dominique Gill's career in construction spans over two decades, with nine years of experience in one of Australia's largest construction companies before she ventured to establish her own business, Urban Core, in 2016. Urban Core is breaking barriers as the first female-led construction company of its kind, reshaping the landscape of Australian construction with annual revenues exceeding $60 million and a track record of delivering hundreds of successful projects.
Dominique's dedication to diversity and inclusion in the industry is evident through her advocacy and initiatives. She is a vocal champion for women in construction, actively promoting the industry to younger generations. In 2022, she launched NexGen, a non-profit program aimed at addressing female representation in construction, which has now become a multi-state initiative empowering female leaders to inspire future generations.
With over 50 full-time staff, including a remarkable 50 percent female representation, Urban Core is expanding its footprint across three states under Dominique's leadership. She envisions further growth to challenge the prevailing notion that construction is exclusively a man's world.
Despite her demanding career, Dominique is also a devoted mother to three school-aged daughters, demonstrating that motherhood and career success are not mutually exclusive.
In this episode we talk through:
Choosing Construction as a Career: Dominique shares how she found her path in construction and challenges the stereotype of it being a male-dominated field.
Diversity and Inclusion: Addressing the image problem of construction and advocating for greater female representation in the industry.
NexGen Initiative: The inspiration behind launching NexGen and its impact on encouraging young women to pursue careers in construction.
Family and Work-life Balance: Insights from Dominique's personal experience balancing a demanding career with motherhood and the importance of switching off.
Tackling Workplace Issues: Celebrating the importance of addressing issues head-on in the workplace to foster a more inclusive and productive environment.
Dominique Gill's journey exemplifies resilience, leadership, and a commitment to driving positive change in the construction industry. As she continues to challenge stereotypes and champion diversity, her story serves as an inspiration for aspiring professionals and advocates alike.
Connect with Dominique:
Website: Urban Core http://www.urbancore.com.au
LinkedIn: Dominique Gill https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-gill/
NexGen Program https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-generation-construction-nexgen
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
Help someone else Build Doors in their career💕 Subscribe and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts
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Dean is a salesman that happens to also be an international best-selling author, Doctoral Candidate, holds an Executive MBA from the AGSM, has a Law Degree - and along the way became a qualified yoga teacher.
He’s delivered sales performance projects in over 25 countries for companies including Coca-Cola, Oracle, NewsCorp, Commbank, Accor, Goldman Sachs, Nomura Bank, Toyota, Macquarie Bank, Canon, and he’s even consulted to the Boston Consulting Group.
His primary focus is working with Sales Managers in his 8-week virtual Accelerator program, focused on the “how to” of coaching and motivating salespeople.
He also works with SME clients, providing them with access to over 100 sales training programs through his online Better Sales Academy.
In this episode Dean us through his journey to a love of sales and the lessons we can all take away to improve own sales performance and accelerate the performance of our team.
In this episode we cover
· How we can find the profit every day in business
· The questions we should be asking ourselves for success in sales.
· How we can create a culture of sales in our business and focus on the right areas
· Why we need to own our role as salespeople.
· How we can develop a healthy expectation of failure
· Adopting a win learn versus win lose mentality.
· The importance of the right physical wellness in our mental agility
Dean talks us through every aspect of sales in this insightful discussion and reminds us of the importance of focusing on win learn versus win lose.
His laser tight focus on how we are all in the business of influence reminds us that it is within all of us to develop the right behaviours to positively impact our own sales results and that of our team.
You can find more information about Dean and his program here and he’s also kindly provided some free downloadable resources below.
Better Sales Coach LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bettersalescoach
Dean Mannix LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deanmannix
Better Sales Coach YouTube: www.youtube.com/@bettersalescoach4216
Better Sales Coach Website: www.bettersalescoach.com
Free Stuff…
Sales Growth Blueprint Download: www.bettersalescoach.com
Free Sales Training: www.bettersalescoach.com
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
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👋 To say hello, provide feedback, or express interest in a guest appearance on The Building Doors Podcast get in touch with us at [email protected].
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Sara Harrup is a visionary leader with a diverse career, from managing a homeless shelter to becoming a transformative CEO.
Her journey showcases resilience and an unwavering commitment to helping others.
Sara works with people and organisations to gain deep insights about who they are and how to reach their potential.
She has held multiple board and executive roles in for purpose, private and ASX companies.
Sara’s lived the many complexities, nuances and challenges involved in leading organisations and has been supporting C Suite and Senior Executives as an Executive Coach since 2014.
In this empowering episode, we sit down with Sara Harrup to explore a myriad of topics that delve deep into personal growth, professional development, and navigating life's challenges.
In this episode you’ll learn more around how you can champion empathy and emotional intelligence in your own life.
You’ll also walk away with a fresh approach on how you can redefine success and the power your own compassion can have in creating purposeful impact in the world.
Leaving no stone unturned with Sara we cover:
Embracing the power of your own narrative and how it shapes your journey.Understanding your strengths and finding your niche Finding the silver lining in our challenging experiences and turning them into valuable lessons.How we are always either moving towards growth or away from it.How identifying personal values helps in finding the right professional fit.The importance of making decisions based on integrity rather than seeking popularity.Insights into building and sustaining a fulfilling and happy relationships.Releasing guilt and prioritising our personal fulfillment.Practical tips for preventing burnout and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.Sara's personal account of facing breast cancer and navigating single parenthood and how it fostered greater accountability gives us insight into navigating our own life challenges.
Her candid discussions around gender norms in household work distribution as well as emotional maturity in relationships gives us food for thought about the standards we accept in our own lives.
Sara's shares her perspective on justice and how it serves as her internal compass and takes us through the complexities of ADHD diagnosis and discovery.
Tune in for an inspiring and candid conversation with Sara Harrup as she shares her wisdom on living authentically, not being afraid to “call it out” and living with courage to embrace the challenges that come our way.
You can connect with Sara Harrup and learn more about her coaching programs and insights for executive leaders here.
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
Help someone else Build Doors in their career
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Time to stop waiting and start building…
In case you missed it:
You can listen to our previous episode here
#buildingdoorspodcast
👋 To say hello, provide feedback, or express interest in a guest appearance on The Building Doors Podcast get in touch with us at [email protected].
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Phillip Di Bella is a Director at the Di Bella Group of Companies.
Phil’s secret sauce is that he has the unique ability to visualise and commercialise what others may never see. He doesn’t just build businesses- he builds communities.
Though initially known for the establishment of Di Bella Coffee, which became Australia’s largest speciality coffee company, Phillip’s entrepreneurial spirit has brought success to other businesses such as International Coffee Traders, Abbotsford Road Specialty Coffee in New York, and more recently The Coffee Commune.
Not satisfied with simply focusing on building his own successful businesses, Phillip has dedicated much of his time to supporting the growth and development of other businesses. Often referred to as an “Entrepreneur in Residence”, Phillip regularly lends his strategic thinking to businesses such as BDO Consulting, helping their clients overcome challenges, see new opportunities, and then supporting the commercialisation of these solutions.
Phillip has further extended his commitment to the coaching and mentoring of other businesses through the establishment of The Coffee Commune - a business dedicated to the long term development, sustainability and success of the broader coffee industry for all participants. Through The Coffee Commune Phillip enthusiastically shares his experience and knowledge of the coffee industry and continues his passion for encouraging improvement and inspiration in others.
In this episode we delve into:
Choosing Your Brand in Business: The importance of emotional engagement in branding.Gratitude from humble beginnings: Reflecting on the journey from migrant to successful entrepreneur.Work-Life "Harmony": Why work-life balance is a myth and why harmony is a more realistic goal.Leadership Styles: Insights into different leadership styles in various business contexts.Strengths and Relationships: Understanding your strengths and shadow selves to improve relationships.Loyalty and Appreciation: Are people loyal to you or the need for you? The significance of showing appreciation in personal and professional relationships.Phil Di Bella reminds us the importance of leading with our values, the power of community and how we should all continue to express gratitude for the moments and memories shared with those we love the most.
You can learn more about Phil Di Bella's community the Coffee Commune here.
About your host:Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
Help someone else Build Doors in their career
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In case you missed it:
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#buildingdoorspodcast
👋 To say hello, provide feedback, or express interest in a guest appearance on The Building Doors Podcast get in touch with us at [email protected].
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In this episode, we explore the complex realm of anxiety at work and how it impacts us as business owners and professionals.
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Jodi Richardson, Australia's leading expert in managing anxiety.
Dr Jodi Richardson is an expert on anxiety having lived it and studied it.
She has spent more than 25 years in the field of health, wellbeing, clinical practice, elite sport and education. She is the founder and director of Happier on Purpose, the Mental Health and Wellbeing expert for Parenting Ideas and co-creator of the Parenting Anxious Kids online course.
She writes regularly on parenting, mental health and wellbeing for magazine and online publications and has her own podcast “Well, Hello Anxiety”.
Our guest, Dr. Jodi Richardson, a renowned speaker and bestselling author who shares invaluable insights on navigating anxiety in the workplace.
We delve into a topic rarely discussed but prevalent in the professional world - anxiety in business and careers.
Through this episode you’ll learn tips, strategies and tools on:
Living with undiagnosed anxiety: Dr. Richardson sheds light on the challenges of living with undiagnosed anxiety and provides actionable strategies for coping.The connection between our breath and anxiety: Learn about the powerful link between our breath and managing anxiety, with practical tips for implementation.Coping with uncertainty at work: Gain insights into effective ways of handling uncertainty in your professional life.The importance of being purpose-led in business: Dr. Jodi emphasizes the significance of purpose in business and its impact on mental well-being.Focusing on what we can control: Discover why shifting our focus to what we can control is crucial for mental resilience in the workplace.Lessening the mental load: Practical advice on reducing the mental load at work for improved productivity and well-being.Spotting signs of anxiety in children: Dr. Richardson discusses recognizing and addressing anxiety in children, offering guidance for parents and teachers.Self-care strategies: Explore ways to take excellent care of yourself amidst the demands of work and life.Creating a third space between home and work: Learn why having a 'third space' is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.Dr Jodi reminds us that there is always a path to achieve a level of calm we aspire to at work and in our home.
Her actionable insights and provide tools that we can all implement within our day and our lives.
About Your Host: Meet Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co. With a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren shares her journey and the inspiration behind the Building Doors podcast.
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William Branum, a distinguished Navy SEAL veteran with 26 years of service, has a remarkable career history. Throughout his extensive military journey, he specialized as a sniper instructor, leading teams in high-stakes missions from safeguarding interim Iraqi elected officials to executing direct action operations in Baghdad and Afghanistan.
His expertise extended to undersea missions requiring presidential approval.
Transitioning from military life, William embarked on a mission to share his invaluable leadership lessons.
He's now an influential speaker, author, business host of the Navy SEAL Mindset podcast, and a sought-after leadership advisor. His sought-after insights have impacted diverse organizations, from small universities to Fortune 500 companies.
William's guidance revolves around cultivating inspirational leadership and fostering the resilience necessary for success in demanding environments.
His commitment to service led to the creation of Naked Warrior Recovery, supporting philanthropic causes like the Navy SEAL Foundation, Centurion Military Alliance, and 22Zero. William's journey continues to inspire individuals and organizations by exemplifying qualities crucial to successful leadership: discipline, dedication, and a willingness to push limits.
William shares with us his journey as a Navy Seal leading teams in some of the most challenging conditions many of us will never have to endure.
In this episode you’ll learn
· The skills in planning and accountability that are crucial for success.
· How to embrace discomfort and failure
· Why a resilient mindset and reframing our thoughts is essential for our wellbeing.
· Asking for help and why more of us should do it.
· The importance of creating communities for mental health support
This episode offers an empowering narrative and practical guidance from William Branum's remarkable journey, promising listeners insights to navigate challenges and cultivate resilience in their own lives.
William currently write’s for Best Holistic Life Magazine and you can connect with him and the work he does through the following websites www.5SEALsecrets.com, www.nw-recovery.com and www.nakedwarriorapparel.com.
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
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Success is living the life you choose for yourself- Shannah Kennedy
Shannah Kennedy is a leading business and life coach as well as a master strategist trusted by her clients across the spectrum of business, sport and entertainment.
She challenges people to rethink their relationships to work, wellbeing and life and works to help you discover who you really are without the title.
Shannah is currently working with a mix of C-suite executives, clients in transition (and/or suffering from burn out) business owners and high-potential staff.
She coaches the gap between where you are today and where you aspire to be in the future. She also supports people who feel exhausted and “need a new map”.
Her best-selling book “The Life Plan” is the basis of her transformative approach, developed over 20 years working with people seeking more meaningful lives.
She is recognised as one of Australia’s most influential life coaches featured in the Australian Financial Review, Huffington Post, The Sydney Morning Herald and Thrive Global.
Here in the episode with Shannah we learn how to lead a life of high-performance living and find a pathway that leads to true fulfillment in our lives.
We go through all aspects of life planning and meaning in this episode including:
· How we should be planning our life in seasons
· Using our life plan to define the parent we want to be
· Finding a career that supports our body and mind
· Defining who you are without your job
· Working through life as a perfectionist junkie
· The destruction of an achievement mindset
· How we can prioritise our recovery
· Finding a pathway that leads to true fulfilment in our lives
Shannah helps us uncover meaningful ways we can enjoy our journey to success while reminding us to constantly ask ourselves “Am I in the passenger seat or the driver’s seat of my life and how many hands are on the wheel?”.
You can learn more about Shannah’s life changing coaching programs on her website https://shannahkennedy.com/ or follow her journey on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/shannahkennedy
Her bestselling book “Elevate” co-authored with Colleen Callander is also out now and available in book and audio formats in all major bookstores.
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
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What if you were to step into the shower one day and your whole life changes before your eyes?
How does silently suffering with a debilitating illness impact our life and careers?
Here in the episode Karen shares with us her own journey from leaving a high-flying corporate career and struggling through a journey where she was faced with the heartbreaking journey of losing her own financial independence.
Karen shares with us the struggles she faced in her family as she watched her health decline and how she fought to educate, empower and establish a new sense of identity.
In this episode we dig deep into Karen’s journey and cover
· The struggle to maintain the façade at work while crumbling at home
· Learning to manage her own anxiety around her illness.
· What it means to manage a family whilst bearing the weight of diagnosis
· Overcoming her own victimhood to find new purpose
· How she was able to reduce lesions and triumph through education
Karen shares with us her journey to not only triumph from her illness but also how it gave her purpose and drive to bring together a global health program of experts to change the diagnosis journey for MS sufferers.
Her mission has only just begun to change the way that we treat health diagnosis.
You can learn more about Karen Dwyer on her website www.karendwyer.com and take part in her amazing programs here: www.mstosuccess.com.
Listen to Karen on her very own podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3U4ezMTejFPfoVdVChdqt0
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
Help someone else Build Doors in their career
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Our brightest days are just beyond our darkest nights- Napolean Hill.
Brandon T Adams owns an advisory and marketing agency with his business partner Kevin Harrington; an original shark from the hit TV show Shark Tank.
Their company helps scale companies to 9 and 10 figures.
They currently manage a portfolio of companies with a combined value of over $750 million that will soon be worth over $1 billion in value.
Brandon's expertise in business growth has led to successful campaigns across diverse industries such as technology, telehealth, marketing, blockchain, entertainment and film, franchising, and consumer products.
Brandon’s media achievements include hosting and producing the Emmy Award-Winning Show, Success in Your City, and the #1 best-selling book, The Road to Success. He has also worked with high-profile clients such as Kevin Harrington, XPRIZE, Think Rich Films, Wicked Tuna, and others in successful crowdfunding campaigns, branding, PR, and digital marketing
Over the past 10 years, Brandon has used his background and expertise in digital marketing, video marketing, and crowdfunding to raise over 90 million collaboratively for various companies.
In this episode we cover some powerful topics including
· The power of storytelling to transform brands and business
· Brandon’s personal mantra on pushing forward
· Learning life’s hardest lessons from hitting rock bottom
· Building the right relationships that won’t let you fail
· How to negotiate with confidence and a game plan
· Tips on changing your business model to scale
· Having the right people in place to scale for success
Brandon reminds us of the power of pushing forward and that if we keep moving forward eventually, we will find the win.
You can learn more about Brandon T Adams media work at http://www.accelerantmediagroup.com
Follow Brandon T Adams on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/brandontadams
He also runs an inspiring annual event around story telling the Rise and Record event you can find at
http://www.riseandrecord.com.About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.Help someone else Build Doors in their career
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I have done yoga classes that have ended with a glass of champagne. Alcohol is being so normalized in our society and yet it's super addictive. If you notice that you have come, fallen into a grey area drinking category, don't think that there's something wrong with you.
Join us in this insightful episode of Building Doors where we sit down with Grey Area Drinking coach Sarah Rusbatch who talks us through the normalisation of alcohol in our society and we seek to understand what it’s really doing to our wellbeing in our lives and at work.
Sarah is a woman's health and wellbeing coach, an accredited grey area drinking coach, and a keynote speaker known for sharing her journey to sobriety and the profound impact of alcohol on her mental health.
She is the driving force behind Perth's Alcohol-Free Movement with a mission to inspire and empower women to live their best lives, both mentally and physically.
In this episode we cover:
· How alcohol is normalised from childhood
· The role of alcohol in social and celebratory events
· What is take it or leave it drinking
· How we can sit with our emotions
· The health impacts of alcohol on our bodies
· What alcohol does to our mental health
· Signs of grey area drinking
· Finding the right support
Sarah helps us dig deep to re-examine our relationship with alcohol and encourages us to question the narrative we have around its role in our lives.
You can learn more about Grey Area Drinking and Sarah’s programs at http://www.sarahrusbatch.com
Follow Sarah on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/
There is also women's free community called the Women's Wellbeing Collective on Facebook, which is a fantastic community of women all over the world.
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
Help someone else Build Doors in their career
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In this episode of the Building Doors podcast we sit down with Jenn Drummond, a proud mother of seven children and world record holder for climbing the seven summits.
Jen gives us an intimate insight into her incredible journey and shares how she reclaimed her power, built resilience and waved her own flag to achieve what most of us would deem an almost impossible feat.
Jenn Drummond achieved business success as the founder and CEO of a thriving financial services company, but her life came to an abrupt halt when she was in a horrific car accident that brought her inches from death.
In the aftermath of that brush with death, it became crystal clear to Jenn that while she can't control when she dies, she and the rest of us can choose how we live.
Jenn's confrontation with death imbued her with vigor, enthusiasm, and commitment for full engagement in her life.
Now, more than ever, she's focused on becoming an inspiration guide and cheerleader, not just for her own children, but for all of us.
Jenn now spends her time inspiring others to live a full life of significance.
Her book, Break Proof: Seven Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals, shares her story and strategies for success, a success proof mindset.
Her journey of setbacks and triumphs is inspiring to millions worldwide, attempting to accomplish their own audacious goals.
In this episode we talk about:
Why a brush with death can teach us how to truly liveThe standards we hold for motherhood. Reclaiming and redefining our identity after becoming a parentEstablishing your goals for your own lifeLearning to have boundariesWaving the flag on our own journeysThe power in asking and receiving help Celebrating the journey The immeasurable power of communityIf you would like to learn more about Jenn her upcoming book being released January 2024 Break Proof- Seven Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve your life goals you can connect with her on her website http://jenndrummond.com.
You can also follow her incredible journey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thejenndrummond
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
Help someone else Build Doors in their career
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What if you wanted to build a career in construction as an Engineer but you were told you were not good enough at maths?What does it mean to be a female leader on a construction site leading some of the countries largest infrastructure projects?
Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the career journey of Yasmin Edlin.
Yasmine is a highly accomplished Senior Project Engineer currently delivering Cross River Rail with CPB Contractors. Yasmine has developed her career over her 11 years of experience in the industry and has played a pivotal role in the successful delivery of seven diverse civil and infrastructure projects spanning across Queensland, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory.
Yasmine shares her journey overcoming obstacles, wanting to “build stuff” and to work on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country as a Senior Project Engineer.
In this episode she shares with us:
Overcoming academic challenges to pursue a dreamWhat it's really like to work on a construction siteCommon misconceptions of graduate engineers in the industry How to lead teams through autonomyWhy we learn our biggest lessons from our mistakes How to a reputation of integrity that will follow your careerIt's time to stop waiting and start building with Yasmine Edlin.
You can connect with Yasmine on Linked In to follow her journey.
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
Help someone else Build Doors in their career
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Maybe that's the legacy that I want to leave is everyone on the planet loves themselves. 1% more believes in themselves a little bit more because we are all beautiful and amazing and awesome. We're all different, but I think we're all awesome in our own way.
Paula Edwards- Moffatt
Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the career journey of the innovative and inherently curious founder and leader of the new MedTech start-up Bobbyn.
Paula talks us through her journey from legal positions in the top construction companies in Australia through to working with some of the top AI Engineers in the country with Tesla.
In this episode we delve into how she established boundaries to maintain a family first approach at home.
Paula talks about how to maintain connected with our children and how being transparent about the juggle can help us get more comfortable with our own version of balance.
She shows us how we need to get comfortable with the pace of rapid change and start to embrace the notion that data can change the world for the better.
During this episode you’ll gain insight into:
The power of data driven decision makingWhy AI isn’t out to take our jobs How inherent curiosity drives continuous innovation How working parents can still maintain family first Embracing your own version of motherhood and careerThe potential technology has to allow us to do more with lessHow we should focus on our impact as leadersPaula reflects on her own leadership journey and those who have inspired her through their genuine interest in her career.
She talks about the power of walking a room as a leader and leaving every person just that little bit more confident from your personal impact.
It's time to stop waiting and start building with Paula Edwards-Moffatt.
You can connect with Paula on LinkedIn to follow her journey.
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
Help someone else Build Doors in their career
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The most important one is to be willing to change course. Sometimes the best laid plans will get changed and it'll be through no fault of your own. Having the ability to remember that and don't get too stuck in only one way of getting to the end is important. Kylie Sprott
Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the diverse and global career journey of Kylie who shares her thoughts on the gender pay gap, challenging the status quo and leading a career filled founded on the opportunities that exist through change.
A truly international leader, Kylie, has also enjoyed working in Australia, New Zealand, United States, Ecuador, United Kingdom, and Asia. She shares her journey and life lessons through some truly challenging acquisitions and how she dealt with some poor behaviours early on in her career with grace and a continued strong alignment to her own personal values.
Listen as Kylie shares with authenticity her own personal experiences climbing the career ladder and facing the gender pay gap head on in traditionally male dominated industries
Get ready to gain insights on advocating for your experience, knowing your worth and staying true to your values despite obstacles you may face in your career.
In this episode Kylie shares with us her own personal journey and life lessons and we talk about
Holding high standards of successChallenging the status quo.Shifting ambitions through your career journeyThe personal impact of the gender pay gapMaintaining a childlike enthusiasm for life The human impact of redundancies and restructuresKylie reminds us that as we grow in our careers we can still maintain that zest for life and inherent curiosity.
Her honest reflection on her own career journey and the challenges she faced reminds us to continue to focus on doing good work and that no skill we ever learn is wasted.
Kylie’s warmth and values led leadership reminds us that we can achieve often beyond what we believe is possible for ourselves.
It's time to stop waiting and start building with Kylie Sprott.
You can connect with Kylie on on LinkedIn and read her articles on her website here.
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
Help someone else Build Doors in their career
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I think when you have enough chesticles, as I call it, to go and start a business, you really have to back yourself. And I think even if people tell you you can't, you sort of go to bed at night thinking, "Have I gone crazy? But let's go for it. Julie Castle
Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the incredible journey of Julie Castle, the founder of Struber, a leading professional services consultancy in Australia.
Discover how Julie's determination, passion for infrastructure, and focus on relationships have propelled her business to national recognition.
Get ready to gain insights on founding and scaling a successful business, finding purpose in problem-solving, embracing flexibility, and creating a legacy.
Julie Castle's story reminds us that it's time to stop waiting and start building our own paths to success.
In this episode Julie shares with us her insights on founding and building a national business and you’ll learn more about:
Focusing on relationships to build a businessFinding passion in the problem you solveDeveloping a survive and thrive mentality to overcome challengesGuiding principles around hard work and resilienceOwning your flexibilityDefining company values in businessInnovation as a catalyst for change in the infrastructure industryThe gender gap in construction and the impact on the skills gap Leaving a positive legacy with people and projectsJulie reminds us that there are so many different variations of flexibility and the importance of the human element in business as a leader. She speaks honestly around the journey of raising a family while working or building a business and the importance of understanding individual motivators in the team.
Julie’s bright spark and desire to leave a legacy in infrastructure projects around the country to develop a more sustainable industry inspires us all to think deeply about our own legacy in all aspects of our lives.
It's time to stop waiting and start building with Julie Castle.
You can connect with Julie on on LinkedIn or follow Struber on Instagram
You can learn more about Struber and their bright impact on infrastructure projects and businesses here.
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
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We're not always going to feel amazing, but it is about always just self-reflecting and thinking about the 17-year-old girl that was down and out, homeless, couldn't afford to eat, who just always dreamed of being an Australian champion and having her own house and having an established family and a good coach. I have all those things now. Marissa Williamson Pohlman.
Marissa Williamson Pohlman, is a proud Ngarrindjeri with strong family connections to Quandamooka, Yeidji, Wurundjeri and Woiwurrung.
Marissa’s introduction to boxing began as an outlet to keep her away from detention after a tough childhood of foster care and homelessness.
Her resilience and determination from that point has led her to an admirable sporting career as a two-time Australian boxer who has competed both nationally and internationally.
On the 9th August 2023 Marissa Williamson Pohlman made history as the first female recipient of the Arthur Tunstall Trophy at 2023 Australian Elite Boxing Championships marking a turning point in the recognition of women's excellence in the sport.
She has achieved the milestone of two-time National Boxing Champion, 2019 NAIDOC sportsperson of the year, 2021 Sports Australian holder and 2019 NAIDOC Sportsperson of the Year, 2021 Sports Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship holder and national representative on the high-performance national boxing team. She also toured Europe with the Australian Boxing team and was selected as a representative for the Women’s World Boxing Championship team in India.
Marissa’s goal is to represent Australia in the Olympics.
Outside of the boxing ring, Marissa works as a Heritage Policy Officer at the Department of Premier and cabinet providing a First Nations perspective into policymaking.
A proud Ngarrindjeri woman, she is deeply passionate about caring for the country and its restoration.
In this episode Marissa shares with us her own incredible journey of resilience and determination and we speak about:
How we learn out greatest lessons through taking the hard roadSport as a pathway away from homelessness and detention The rigorous schedule required of an elite athlete in AustraliaThe paradigm shift of voice in ParliamentSystemic racism The importance of self determination Having a plan B The financial struggles to build a career as an elite athlete Having a grateful mindset and manifesting success What we can learn from first nations cultureMarissa speaks openly about her journey as a first nations woman in policy and parliament and her aspirations to be a role model to young people.
She talks with honesty and vulnerability about her own journey, the struggles and self determination required every day to overcome adversity.
Marissa talks about how if we take the hard road, we will live an easy life.
She shares her own mental health struggles and how she reestablished her life and has risen to great heights in the sporting arena and career.
Marissa reminds us that where we end up need not be where we started but throughout the journey we can allow ourselves to be vulnerable, tackle the struggles and show up to be the best version of ourselves each day.
It's time to stop waiting and start building with Marissa Williamson Pohlman.
You can connect with Marissa on LinkedIn or follow her Instagram
Marissa is also looking for sponsorship opportunities to make her Olympic dream a reality.
You can learn help make Marissa's dream a reality by donating here.
About your host:
Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.
With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.
Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.
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