Thriving Matters Podcast

How to be SOCIAL - Lead and Love!

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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The Power of Possibility - Universe‘s Gift

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

”SHIP IT”- Selfless Service to Connect

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

‘Changing Up‘ Your Purpose

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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How do you wake up full of AWESOME every day?

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 :

https://kerryhoward.com.au/

Email: kerryhoward@psychnexus.com.au

LinkedIn: https://kerryhoward.com.au/

 

Be Fit - Be Well - Be Awesome

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

 

AI - A Sherpa of Transformation

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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Choosing to Smile

You will be "stoked' with this 'thriving' conversation with my guest Cheree Stokes.

 

Cheree shares her life's journey to date as a 'too white not black enough' aboriginal woman who decided she had a choice to smile everyday regardless of what happens in day to day life.

 

Listen in as Cheree gives us a gift of inspiration and courage to ponder - her family background, growing up with abuse, raising her own four children, realising her artistic creations could be a sustainable business. Cheree takes us on a 'road trip' where she illustrates that we are responsible for our own feelings and we can change our thinking habits and patterns.

 

'I refuse to let other people win' is a mantra Cheree lives by along with three daily intentions:

1. Absolute trust and belief in the universe and her ancestors,

2. Being open to lessons or opportunities as a blessing, and

3. Gratitude - feeling blest for the life she has.

 

I hope you enjoy Cheree's story of thriving to date - her journey hasn't finished by a long shot! check out Cheree's work https://www.originalartbycheree.com/about-me.

 

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Action Stations. READY- AIM- FIRE!

Jenn Donovon's manta is 'READY, FIRE, AIM' not the other way around because Jenn believes that the world doesn’t need another person “aiming” to do something – the world needs action takers.

 

So, grab you drink of choice or your walking shoes and join us as we talk 'thriving' in the entrepreneurial space during not only a global pandemic, but also after experiencing Australian drought, floods, mammoth bushfires and a mouse plague! Welcome to being agile for a community filled with purpose, service and support.

 

Listen in to a few business gems as Jenn encourages us to 'just adjust our aim as we go along'. It’s never going to be perfect – but until the market tells you they want to buy your product or services, it’s just guesswork. So, put it out there and test, measure and adjust until the market says “yes”!'

 

Jenn's word of the year for 2021 is 'impact' and we share in her reflections on making an impact as a rural business woman who has bought together a massive online community to support, listen to and mentor each other and thrive in their worklife. Finding your people is crucial to business success.

 

Jenn has an infectious energy that even goes to nursing the 'poddy lambs' in her home as its winter and too cold for them in the paddocks! Can't you tell I've a smile on my face when she shared this little bit of country life.

 

To learn more about Jenn and her work reach out at:

☏ 0428 324 149 » jenn@jenndonovan.com.au

Defend Your Self Time

Mia Northrop has a message for us all, "There's never been a better time to chase your dreams and seize life! Don't dismiss the idea of your dreams. Ask 'why not me?"

 

Listen in as our conversation about Mia's thriving habits shares some practical strategies like her MENDSS framework for daily structure and 3 Admin Hacks for clearing the life clutter and brilliant time management! Mia is a firm believer in setting the clarity for what you want to achieve each day along with some fun - aspirational and practical!

 

Mia shares that a major change in her life led her to falling in love with podcasts and creating useful tools to reduce the day to day suffering of life admin overload especially for women in business so they can 'defend your self time'.

 

You will leave with a number of great intentional tools to instantly apply to your work and life journey that will make your smile shine. Mia's enthusiasm is infectious and generous. I hope you enjoy this episode.