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Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
'The first thing that I do when I wake up, besides you know, the things that all humans need to do first thing in the morning, is I hop back into bed, and I pick my Kindle up, and I read and I spend, you know, an hour or two reading just for absolute pleasure. So this morning, when I got up, I did that. And then my brain starts ticking. And I start thinking about the things that I have to do for the day. And it's like, my legs swing out of the bed, and my brain is writing the story that's in my head. And it's like, I've got to get out of bed and go and write this before it's gone!"
Our guest this episode, Annette Densham has 35 years in media and has worked on storytelling most of her adult life. Join us as we look at how important our stories are and why being vulnerable is the new sexy - being open to sharing connects us together.
You will love the way Annette uses humour as a life saver, openly says shes swears too much and how to looks bullies straight in the eye - she is totally audicious, real and gutsy. Annette talks about her latest venture, The Audicious Agency - where the brain and heart of business comes together for purpose and passion.
Take Annette's advice...'Don’t wait to get your shit together. Do it now. Why waste a perfectly good life?"
You can find Annette via:
LI: linkedin.com/in/annettedensham
Website: theaudaciousagency.com
Email: annette@theaudaciousagency.com
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Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Listen in with Gill Holden, a thriving gal of 'faith, hope, love and luck!' who shares her life story to date as well as how she has used adversity and vulnerability to supercharge her 'can do' attitude for success.
Gill reflects on growing up in Dublin in a family of 8 children, the impact of her Dad's death when she was 14 years old and arriving in Australia at 18, until now.
'Success wasn’t a topic in school that we ever learned to cope with or to even understand. Nor was our purpose, how adaptable we would need to be to overcome the challenges that life throws our way, and how by merging our human skills, our passion, and our non-negotiables, we all have the makings of a career path that might lead us to a calling we never knew existed.'
Learn about Gill's 'The 5 A’s Framework: Agility, Adaptability, Accountability, Approach-ability and Awareness' and the truth behind seeking work, finding work, being interviewed and how you always get a chance to interview your potential employer.
Gill's purpose is driven by values of care for others, service and compassion to give people the chance to find their own potential. Gill charges organisations to make a commitment to hiring at least one person who comes to you with nothing but HOPE.
You can find Gillian via:
LI: linkedin.com/in/recruitcoachconsult-cloverlane
Website: cloverlaneconsulting.com (Company Website)
Email: gill@cloverlaneconsulting.com
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Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
An elite athlete in her own right, Larri Wallbridge 'thrives' by putting meaning into BEING 'fit for business and life".
Listen in with Larri and me as we talk about the impact that our 'frame of mind' makes on whatever life throws at us to 'unleash the beast to unleash to create' - a metaphor that is both powerful and gentle.
Larri shares her some of her thriving secret sauce with us like:
* Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by intention.
Unless you are conscious of what you want to create, you cannot focus on it. Then the chance of creating it is literally up to chance.
* Be the Hero of Your Life; not the Victim
When you stop playing the victim, you’ll open your eyes to an entirely new life. A new approach and way of seeing things that is FAR more powerful.
*Healthy and Wealthy from the Inside Out - a few points here!
1. You change what’s on the outside by first changing what’s inside.
2. If your beliefs, thoughts and actions are “healthy” (fit and respectable), then
you create with the same energy. (and the opposite is true; ugly behaviours can have unhealthy consequences)
If you would like to know more about Larri and her story resonates with you here are her contact details:
LI: linkedin.com/in/larriwallbridge
Website: fitforbusiness.biz (Personal Website)
Email:thrive@fitforbusiness.biz
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Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Hang onto your seats! Our 'thriving matters' conversation with Chris Heuer is sure to provoke some deep reflection on how to be SOCIAL - how we can add value to the relationship with our self and others for 'the good of the village.'
Having been instrumental in launching The Social Media Club in 2006 and subsequently many startups and think tanks, Chris shares a sense of optimism about our global future and our ability to thrive whilst adapting to rapid change.
Currently Chris is a catalyst at AdHocnium (ad-hock-nee-uhm) where he guides executives and founders into the future of work - for their organisations and for them individually.
Listen in as Chris shares his personal story, style of learning, and how his self awareness has enabled him to build relationships based on 'love, acceptance and freedom.'
We discuss a better view and frame for the wide array of societal and technological changes underway; the notion of 'Waymaking' as a holistic process of professional transformation that paves the way for individuals to give their unique gifts to the world, and forever changing those who they touch with it.
Chris has a sense of optimism about our future, and our ability to 'thrive' as we adapt to the changing world around us while remaining true to who we are, or perhaps, even transcending our best possible selves.
'The ability of smart people to get along is perhaps one of the most important aspects of our ability to create value.'
If you enjoyed this conversation and want to know more about Chris go to:
remotely.global or chrisheuer.com/ (Blog)
If you would like to know more about your host, then www.carriebenedet.com is waiting go for you.
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Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Alexandra André isn't afraid to try and try again! Those who know Alex well, say that she has unwavering optimism and a deep 'urge' to rise up and share her gifts of self with others.
In her book, The Power of Possibility, we actually feel like we joined her for the experiences! Alex shares a variety of 'thriving' habits and big goals that set her up for success in completing five marathons (42kms) and an IRONMAN (3.8kms, 180km ride and 42km run)
Marathons offer an incredible metaphor that Alex is able to apply to her life and work whilst also being a solo parent to her 2 year old. Alex is certain that dedicating the IRONMAN to her dear friend Mads, was a team event, and she encourages us 'not to deny oneself the chance' of experiencing this.
Listen in as we discuss the synchronicities and opportunities that can block or inspire oneself and how we can use setbacks as gifts to focus on the end result. Alex shares some of her visualisation and audio strategies to support her goals and the purpose that drives her self belief. Hopefully you will sense that anything truly is possible, and to take that thought and concept into your own lives.
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To connect with Alexandra visit www.alexandraandre.com
To connect with Carrie visit www.carriebenedet.com
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
When you look back over your life and realise you've had a few iterations of becoming you - how do you feel? What have you noticed and what now gives you a hug and a smile each day?
Wendy Lloyd Curley says she is now onto Wendy#4 and enjoying every minute of it! Listen in as we talk about her thriving habits including playing the guitar every day and the mentors who have been instrumental in her life and work. Wendy shares that her 'daily bounce' is knowing that she can make a difference through exploring mindsets.
We share thinking about 'networking' and challenge the mindset that networking is selling - which it definitely is not! 1:1 relationships are a core pillar of connecting for purpose, collaboration and advocacy.
Our conversation visits that we have at this point in history, a remarkable opportunity to harness the digital and electronic tools at our fingertips to nurture more fulfilling 'selfless service' and 'connect to collaborate' ecosystem. This ecosystem includes global mindfulness and listening with intention not distraction so we can be more efficient and healthy in all aspects of our thriving.
For more information contact :
wendy@strategicnetworking.com
carrie@carriebenedet.com
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Mia Maze is not content to have only one business! She likes 'changing up' regional community connections to support and benefit women entrepreneurs and business owners in the Bega Valley and regional NSW.
A city bred entrepreneur Mia made it her mission to assist her community to recover from the 2020 bushfires and the ongoing challenges of Covid that are impacting us all.
Listen in as Mia shares her 'greatest challenge and achievement' when given a few days' notice that her fixed term contract was coming to an end and that it would not be renewed due to funding decisions. Covid followed the bushfires of 2020 and my region was heavily affected.
Exhausted from being the voice of help for businesses in her region and political pressure from stakeholders she pivoted her focus on others and launched 2 websites, repositioned herself, re-skilled and completed ICF accredited business coach training.
We talk about the value of being visible, standing up for your values and developing strong community ties, volunteering and joining community and industry boards. Providing a 'sandpit' for women to learn and co-work together turned Mia's priorities to purpose, not profit.
Contact Mia: mia@mazey.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miamaze/
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carrie@carriebenedet.com
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
In this episode with Kerry Howard, award winning author and trauma specialist, we share an understanding that negative (traumatic) experiences are at the basis of all of our problems as human beings, but there is a framework that we can use to understand our behaviour and resolve any situation.
Covid-19 has raised the awareness of how a lack of personal freedom increases feelings of powerlessness, but we need to find a way to empower ourselves to recover rather than only looking outside of ourselves for solutions.
Humans crave connection and we fail each other when not being able to provide it.
Kerry believes that education is the key to unlocking the ability to shift paradigms.
Kerry shares some of the strategies from her 'Self Management System' Framework as well as her book ' The Trouble With Trauma which are practical and based in sound research, practice and experience.
'Survival is Miraculous, but Recovery is a Choice' is Kerry's mantra in life work.
For more information on Kerry's Self Management System :
Email: kerryhoward@psychnexus.com.au
LinkedIn: https://kerryhoward.com.au/
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
It takes 66 days to stick a habit!
Why?
It's a conscious choice that Ashley Bishop shares with us during this episode of Thriving Matters Podcast. Never before has the noise around our 'thriving' been so clear, so strong and so urgent!
Listen in as Ashley shares his commitment to breaking the 3-6 week health kick cycle with consistent implementation strategies and habits that are the basis of his 'thriving in life and work' framework.
Sharing his own story of unhealthy success Ashley shares what he realised was the missing link in his growing business and unhealthy lifestyle - the neuroscience that underlies behaviour change where small actions can led to big transformations.
Ashley shares his 'Do the Work" 3 point habit formula; value of hydration consistency, and daily routine framework that will safeguard you, your business and well-being.
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For more information:
ashley@ashleybishop.co.uk
carrie@carriebenedet.com
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
How do you work in a business with your significant other?
What strategies do you need to have to keep going and thrive, even in the face of adversity when you live and work together?
These questions are not unfamiliar to anyone in a lead role in business or an organisation. When you are work and life partners, things can get a bit tricky so who better than Suzette Bailey and Craig Thomler to share their 'THRIVING' in life and work partnership in this episode.
Listen in as we talk about balancing what you can change, control and utilise to your benefit so that you can collaborate and thrive in life and work when under change and uncertainty. Living and working in an 'industrial revolution' like the current time doesn't have to be filled with fear. AI is enabling us to embrace
opportunities change is bringing us so coming together in diversity to solve problems and challenges differently means looking outside the box!
Take a moment to ponder these quotes from Suzette and Craig:
'Adversity is the best teacher, it is simply a matter of whether we learn in our
youth or in our old age....The biggest challenges happen when you are achieving success...When you rise above a challenge, you turn a perceived liability into an asset.
If you would like to know about AI and marketing work solutions checkout https://simplemarketing.ai/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzettebailey/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigthomler/
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