Thriving Matters Podcast

Manifest the Gift

When you listen in to this episode, Darren Saul will blow your mind with his energy and enthusiasm for business owners in how to keep things fresh!

Darren has a rich background in IT, marketing, photography and how these three skill and knowledge areas have a synergy that enables 'playing with perspective' and how positivity, optimism and realism can boost your confidence to thrive when you are frozen or blocked.

Listen in as Darren talks about where his inspiration comes from and how 'magical moments' can be manifested and anticipated so we accept the gift that they are and be present in a mindful process where ever we are in our day or across the world.

Darren shares his precious daily routine that starts with coffee at 5.30am, checking his email, socials and marketing followed by a walk or run in a 2 hour block - this is his daily creative process.

Darren has some strong advice for any of us starting something new like a side hustle, give it time and do it on the side first until you know it has the potential to grow! Don't forget to checkout 'Playing With Perspective - the Suspended Animation' podcast where he chat to loads of cool people about loads of cool stuff i.e photography and other!

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To connect with Darren:
Email: darren@suspendedanimation.com.au
URL: www.suspendedanimation.com.au
LI: linkedin.com/in/suspendedanimation

To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

What fun! What can I blow up?

Ben asks himself these question every day "What can I do next? How will I do it?"
Then at the end of the day, cooks dinner for the family and walks the dog!

Ben and I have known each other for a number of years and our conversations never cease to be invigorating and stimulating. Ben is in the business of utilising technology and collaborative learning through logistics to reach as many thirsty young minds, parents and teachers opening up the world of STEM, Space, Technology and Gaming to broader appreciation and experiential learning.

Listen in as we cover a number of side topics that are impacting on what educational experiences our younger generations have access to and what advice and information we need to consider when using technology for learning and leisure.

Ben asks" where are our children's brains hanging out?"
What could an AI Guardian do to safe guard our future generations?
How grounded are we in our daily thriving?

I loved our conversation! If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!

To Connect with Ben:
Email: ben.newsome@fizzicseducation.com.au
URL: fizzicseducation.com.au
LI: linkedin.com/in/ben-newsome-cf-frsa-03169734

To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

Curiously Creative

This episode our Thriving Matters conversation is with Chris Bantock who has had a strong career in the corporate world of sales, digital marketing and business creation working with companies like Microsoft, HP and Phillips before founding Agency Local.

Agency Local is a support community promoting collaboration, insight and inspiration assisting smaller agencies from freelance to larger sub £1 million agencies.

Listen in as we talk about how Chris re-engineered himself and his career, leaning into being like the 'white rabbit' in Alice in Wonderland! A family man and avid cyclist, Chris shares that not everyday is smooth, there are bumps that can de-rail the best of intentions however keeping perspective on what you are aiming to do provides the grounding for a positive outlook.

With 15 years experience running a marketing agency from inception to sale, Chris shares this knowledge with his clients to help them improve themselves as leaders of their businesses and to grow their business to the levels they desire.

Chris believe that every business should be run as if it was going to be sold tomorrow (even if it is not). A solid business provides the right foundations for long term growth.

Chris knows that it's not just about the business - it's also about the owner so his mentoring and coaching assists owners focus on their mental strength, positive mindset as well as pure business skills all with the support of a pro-active community.

If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!

To contact with Chris:
Email: chris@agencylocal.co.uk
URL: www.agencylocal.co.uk
LI: linkedin.com/in/chrisbantock

To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

Competition is healthy, but collaboration is where we grow WISDOME!

Our guest Nikki Cali is all about not conforming but creating her own solutions and you will hear how she has done that all throughout her interesting career.

Listen in to these insightful gems - all about THRIVING in life and work - and I bet you'll be tempted to reflect on your own story as well.

Nikki expands her ideas, by listening to her intuition and then protects them to take away the pressure with gratitude and collaborative practices. Love Nikki's 'thriving' trust in herself and those she works alongside:

1. Understanding how our brains are easily influenced to turn to the negatives, so
sharing the importance to concentrate on the path ahead. Keeping your aim on the target.
2. Trust your intuition and know you can change course any time. Sometimes we
have to slow down, swerve, or even take a complete turn. Read the signs, always
be aware of your environment.
3. Collaboration is the most important thing to take note of and most of all
understand that collaboration has many definitions.
4. Competition is healthy, but collaboration is where you grow.
5. Teach your brain to CONCENTRATE ON WHAT TO DO and you will move
forward.
6. Observe what and who is around you and acknowledge your “team” be it in business or those supporting you.
7. Most importantly remember to smile inside and out.

Check out her WISDOME platform!

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To Connect with Nikki:
Email: nikkic@wisdome.com.au
URL:www.wisdome.com.au
LI: linkedin.com/in/nikki-cali

To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

It’s Possible - Your Happy Money Journey

Phoebe is all about educating and simplifying your money life! her heart- centred approach to leading her team and offering much needed professional learning for women who have experienced massive financial change over the last four years .

Phoebe and I talk about being financially stable so we can make better decisions, experience less stress and feel confidence in our business and life decisions and plans.

Her book " The Happy Money Journey" is the result of her work experience in the banking and mortgage world. We explore her daily thriving habits and those she has encouraged with her team and Sky, the dog. Covid significantly influenced her view and her career experience of 'climbing the ladder' to such an extent that autocratic leadership is no longer encouraged in all she does.

We share the coaching way of leading the team, always asking about the person first - careful questions bring out how the team is travelling and how they can support each other when under pressure. Phoebe has developed her own small group coaching for women entrepreneurs with a special lens on women +50 years who are 'stressed and stetched'. Check out her instagram 'Happy Monday' posts as well.

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Contact Phoebe:
LI: linkedin.com/in/phoebeblamey
URL: cloverfinancial.com.au
Facebook.com/cloverfinancialsolutions

Contact Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

Don’t settle for less than Courage, Confidence and Clarity

Jean Adams is a Business Mentor and Empowerment Coach. She is obsessed with empowering women in their 50s, 60s and 70s to confidently step in their potential and magnificence so they can achieve their dreams and goals for their business and their lives.

Listen in as Jean shares how she has adapted quickly to business and life transitions, having spent over 30 years working in numerous corporate careers and industries, as well as having lived in many towns and cities throughout New Zealand and Australia. We also reflect on the the last 3 years in particular with rapid change and disruption to work and life experience and how we can develop a realistic and optimistic mindset with support and community.

Jean resonates deeply with "be the change you want to see in the world." Gandhi

You will enjoy her quirky sense of humour, her deep reflection on values that enables her to equip the women who she mentors with the tools, habits and strategies that enable them to move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity, so they can transform their business and achieve success on their terms.

Jean mentors women globally and all sessions are held online via Zoom.

If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!

Jean is a Business Mentor and Empowerment Coach. She is obsessed with empowering women in their 50s, 60s and 70s to confidently step in their potential and magnificence so they can achieve their dreams and goals for their business and their lives.

Contact Jean:
linkedin.com/in/jeanadamsempowerment
URL: jeanadams.com.au

Contact Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

Truly Boldly Yourself!

Our guest is none other than Louise Williams, an 'ordinary gal doing some extra-ordinary things in life and work' specialising in 'transforming' people into the best versions of themselves through psychology and headshot photography.

Listen in as Louise shares her 'thriving' practices that have become part of her journey through the joy and grief of life. Her unique guidance gift helps create the space for her clients to be real- not coming across as the hero but as the guide for their own clients.

Louise talks about what we need to develop in ourselves and our younger generations - the 'space to grow forward' 18mths from now' and how being 'opinionated with heart' (not ego) is the gritty fuel we all need to become Truely Boldly You!

If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!

About Louise:

With over 20 years’ experience helping people transform into the best version of themselves, I leverage my skills in Personal Branding and as a past Psychologist and Photographer to lead clients through Jungian identity methodology and help them become the best version of themselves. Most clients I work with are looking for a unique and deep experience to help them achieve meaningful, sustainable and personal transformation.

Contact Louise:
Email: louise@louise-williams.com.au
Mobile: 0402283219

https://www.louise-williams.com.au/personal-branding/
https://www.louise-williams.com.au/ignite-the-future-you/

Contact Carrie:
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

Create Your Deeply Satisfying Life

An early morning conversation with Nic (Nicole) Stewart is just the thing for our Thriving Matters Podcast listeners and what a story of tenacity and thriving we have for you as well.

Picture in your mind an Equestrian athlete with Olympic dreams, Nic was an ambitious athlete who in 2008 had a significant accident that broke her confidence not her bones. So how do you come back from that?

Listen is as Nic shares how she did use her raw vulnerability to shift her mindset and reframe her perception to 'choose' her new evolution - something I know we all are interested in learning about.

In 2016 her major burnout was a turning point to understanding trauma especially for high achieving women, and her impetus for working specifically on the essence and quality of feminimity, effects of stress on the body and our inner heart and emotions.

I hope you enjoy this sensational conversation, Nic know has launched her 5 point Masterclass Series - 'The Deeply Satisfied Woman' which she believes is her best work on being courageously honest about ourself!

Enjoy this 'Doorway to Endless Gifts' with Nic and I.

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About Nicole:

Over the last 11 years Nicole has coached, supported and led workshops for thousands of women, combining her experience in elite level equestrian sports and training in spiritual and somatic coaching, facilitation, life and business coaching, feminine eros, professional dance and cognitive performance psychology.

Nicole works globally with ambitious and high achieving women such as executives, business owners, athletes and medical professionals through individual mentoring and group programs, and is passionate and enthusiastic about supporting them to create their Deeply Satisfying Life.

Nicole's contact details:
LI: linkedin.com/in/nic-stewart
Email: nic@nicolestewart.coach

Carrie's contact details:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
Mobile: +61 438 399 881
URL: https://www.carriebenedet.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Twitter: @carriebenedet
FB: @carriebenedetcoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingmatters/

All Access Pass to Life!

This is our 100th episode of Thriving Matters Podcast and our conversation today involves a camera, backpack and an incredible dose of curiosity!

Chris Ireland believes in an 'all access pass to life' and his story to date is one of resilience, creativity, grit and generosity - he is supercharged to learn about people and his camera provides the equipment he needs to share other peoples stories with a view to the future of humanity and community responsibility. 
Listen in as we talk about thriving in life, change and purpose underlined by deep family and social justice values.

Chris is most proud of his newly launched fine art business, Platina Editions (www.platinaeditions.com). Also, the completion of a ten year self funded photographic project called All Things Considered (www.atcexhibition.com.au)

We chat about some defining life and career moments including being mentored, having major back surgery, Erin's (partner) stroke and cathartic response to photograph the family during her recovery.

A fabulous conversation about rethinking our lifework balance, learning to adjust creatively and 'bringing the world in' so we can reimagine the joy in our life.

A key message: "See the good in people, and give more than you ask in return. We’ve all had a tough trot, but let’s come out better. Better humans, more connection, more focused on things that matter."

If you get an opportunity check out Chris's work and exhibitions - they are incredibly provocative and mindful at the same time.

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Christopher’s Profile:

Chris is a Sydney based commercial photographer and artist. As well as shooting

ad campaigns for Uber, Telstra, Canon, Samsung and The Australian Defence Force,

Chris uses photographic exhibitions to raise our social awareness of emotionally

sensitive issues. To contact Chris:

LI: linkedin.com/in/christopher-ireland-a3587639
www.christopherireland.net (Personal)
www.atcexhibition.com.au (Social Awareness Project)
www.thepoolcollective.com (Company)
Twitter: irelandfuture

To contact Carrie:
Www.carriebenedet.com
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
Twitter: @carriebenedet
Instagram: @carrie_becedet
Linkedin: Carrie Benedet
Facebook: www.facebook.com/carriebenedet

Your Virtues Project

Our conversation about VIRTUES is one you will find very interesting! While we have moved to instant and virtual connections, the way we communicate with our young people and each other as adults can be very black and white and super quick! Often we mis-interrupt digital communciations depending on the frame of miond we are in!

Gladys and I delve in to the importance of role modelling respectful behaviours and language with our young people and their parents/carers which has major ramifications for workplace and leadership cultures.

Listen in as we share that seeing others through the lens of virtues helps us to see the goodness in others, so we can become more understanding, positive and more creative in problem solving. The importance of the words we use in our daily conversation, especially when we acknowledge our children and youth when they have done well or encouraging them to do better. The use of our words can shape the inner image of our children that builds authentic self-esteem.

We hope you enjoy this conversation and provoke interest in discovering how an understanding of virtues and their role can influence your workplace and family relationships and communities you belong too.

dont forget to share this episode with your colleagues, family and friends and subscribe so you don't miss our next guests!!

Contact Gladys on:
Email: virtuesmentoring@gmail.com
Mobile: +60189408922
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gladystan-virtuesmentoring/

To contact Carrie:
Www.carriebenedet.com
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
Twitter: @carriebenedet
Instagram: @carrie_benedet
Linkedin: Carrie Benedet
Facebook: www.facebook.com/carriebenedet
Mobile: +61 438 399 881