Welcome! The purpose of this podcast is to gain insight from successful people what it took to achieve that level of success, most importantly they reflect on the rejections, pitfalls & mistakes which drove them forwards to succeed. Real stories from real people.
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Welcome! The purpose of this podcast is to gain insight from successful people what it took to achieve that level of success, most importantly they will reflect on the reject, pitfalls & mistakes which drove them forwards to succeed. Our guests come from many different walks of life & have lead very different lives, from Founders & CEO's through to sports people & other interesting stories of life.
Real stories from real people.
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6 days ago
6 days ago
In this gripping episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Glenn Dixon, a shark attack survivor whose story is a testament to human resilience and determination. Join us as Glenn recounts the harrowing experience of surviving a bull shark attack off Hinchinbrook Island in 2017 and the incredible journey of recovery that followed.Glenn shares intimate details of his life before the attack, growing up in a challenging environment, and how these experiences shaped his mindset. From childhood bullying to becoming a Muay Thai enthusiast, Glenn's story is one of overcoming adversity and finding strength in unexpected places.Listen as Glenn discusses the pivotal moments during the attack, the life-saving actions of his friend Rick, and the mental and physical challenges he faced in the aftermath. Discover how a diagnosis of ADHD and the support of his loved ones helped Glenn transform his life, leading to a newfound purpose and a commitment to inspiring others.This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of self-discovery and perseverance in the face of unimaginable odds. Join us for an unforgettable conversation that will leave you inspired and uplifted.
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Join me as we speak with Louise Hunt Skelley as she chat through how she has had success through adversity. Louise was born with a disability called Spina Bifida. Spina Bifida is a developmental congenital disorder caused by the incomplete closing of the embryonic neural tube. Louise has therefore been in a wheelchair her whole life as she has little movement in her lower limbs. This news would have been enough to impede others, however, with the backing of a very strong family & an incredible mindset, Louise has achieved so many wonderful things over her life time to date. In the past 4 weeks Louise has released her first book - an autobiography called - What's wrong with you. (available on Amazon)
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Join me with one of Australia's best loved Athletes, Grant "Scooter" Patterson. Grant has Diastrophic dysplasia, he talks about his life & the struggles to become a multi paralympic medalist. As usual, Grant talks with enthusiasm & humour!
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Please join me as I welcome Glenn to the podcast. Glenn opens up about his own personal life, from the struggles of his early life through to the current day where he supports elite athletes from NRL, Super League, ARU, boxing, Swimming through to individuals who seek advice on how to grow. Glenn chat's around Everest, Kokoda & Kilimanjaro, the multiple trips to these destinations through to a live blood transfusion in a warzone.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
I'm delighted to share Chris Skelley's story, from a tough medical diagnosis in his younger years through to becoming a Paralympic Gold Medalist in Judo. His story is nothing more that inspiring, where others would have given up, Chris has proven their can be light at the end of the tunnel. Chris allowed himself to open up in the hope that he can be living proof that people can succeed through difficult situations. He is the very definition of Success through Adversity.
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Join us as we discuss Kathleen's path from leaving school to owning two businesses. Throw in becoming a Mechanical Engineer & a 3rd Dan in Karate to the mix and we have a good idea of what we will unpack.
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Please join us as we delve into the life of Kate McLaren who is a model turned pro boxer as we discuss her career to date, her foundation, aspirations, mental health & her dream to becoming a world champion. Kate previously trained under Jeff Fenech, 4 time world champion, inductee into the Boxing Hall of Fame & a previous coach of Mike Tyson.
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