Building Better Humans Project

Are you too old to be better? Is there such as thing as being too old to learn new things? I break down the reality of what you've actually learnt in the first 20 - 40 years of your life.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 08 - Steve Keil - Leadership with a Laser Focus This week I interview one of the best leaders I have personally met. Steve Keil has a relaxed and yet strong leadership style and has a great skill in follow a vision - and what a big vision it is, as he leads the biggest franchise/group in his field in Australia and New Zealand - The Laser Plumbing and Electrical Group. Bio: Steve Keil has spent his career in trade related businesses. His first decade in the workforce was as an electrical contractor before he moved into the corporate world and worked his way up to senior executive roles with one of the leading electrical wholesaling networks. In January 2004 Steve risked it all by leaving his well-paid executive position and founded Laser Plumbing & Electrical in Australia. Laser now has over 130 Electrical and Plumbing contracting companies in their network, employing over 1500 people. Although Laser is a franchise, their values are such that they refer to their franchisees as Members. Laser values

This week we ask are you committed or just interested in your goals? There's a big difference and I will use the analogy of Herman Cortes three words that changed the course of history in 1519 - Burn the Boats  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 07 - Damien Thomlinson - from Afghanistan to Kokoda and amazing experiences in between. This week I interview another soldier, that's two weeks straight. Damien Thomlinson really is one out of the box. A Special Forces soldier that lost both of his legs in an IED blast in Afghanistan but didn't let that hold him back. He went on to compete on the World stage in snow boarding, crossed the Kokoda Track in PNG (yes I was there and witnessed this amazing feat) and has even acted in a film directed by Mel Gibson. It's very easy to give up in life when things don't go to plan. We've all had those days and wanted to quit, well i promise after you listen to this podcast with Damien, you will never have that thought again. The mind is stronger than the body will ever be. Bio: The story of Damien Thomlinson, an Australian veteran of the war in Afghanistan, is one that continues to evolve and inspire people around the world. Inspired by the military history of his Grandfather, Damien joined the Australian Defenc

This is the first episode in the Building Better Humans Project Podcast - Mid-Week Motivation. This episode sets the ground rules for what you can expect from me in this series and also what I expect from you. Especially if you truly want to achieve great things in 2016 and beyond. This episode finishes with four simple steps to achieving your goals.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 06 - Ritchie Gibson - From Clinically Dead to Business Success This week I interviewed a former soldier, Physical Training Instructor, Business Owner, Entrepreneur and now a motivational speaker and best selling author of Be You, Be Great. Ritchie and I worked together in the Army and even deployed on active service together back in the 1990's. He is easily the most motivated individual that I know and has a never say die attitude. There are so many lessons from Ritchie in this podcast, I know for sure that you will love this episode. He was once pronounced dead after a car accident and yet still went on to achieve some amazing things. Bio: Ritchie Gibson grew up in housing commission and a working-class environment. His journey from inauspicious beginnings whilst witnessing alcohol and drug abuse and violence on a regular basis educated him not to be a victim of his circumstances and surroundings, but instead to learn from these crucial life lessons and to push himself to finding his passion in educa

Episode 05 - Steve Claydon - Best Selling Author, In Demand Consultant and he's Only Just Getting Started This week I interviewed a young and ambitious go-getter by the name of Steve Claydon. Steve is a best selling author of three books with one on the way. He runs a VBlog called TGIT - Thank God It's Today. Steve also runs a consulting firm - Equip Consulting which specialises in training sales people to become sales legends. He's a public speaker, set up and owns Habitat - Toowoomba's first co-working space so you can hire a board room and have your meetings out of the office and after this podcast was recorded he even bought into a hip cafe called Bunker Espresso. There is seriously nothing this guy can't do but even more than that Steve has an infectious energy and belief in all people. This is a podcast that you will gain so much from so without further ado - here's the podcast. Bio: Steve Claydon is a #1 Best Selling Author of the 'Diary of a S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Driven Kid', 'Sales Juice - A Concentrated an

This week I interview Gold Coast Real Estate Agent with Coastal Harcourts - Tina Sander. Let me tell you Tina is a ball of energy to say the least and her energy is contagious. Tina left a safe and well respected position in Harcourts Corporate Office and went all in to pursue her passion as an agent. She explains why she doesn't believe in a Plan B and her mindset to ensure she succeeded. Bio: Both Tina Sander's career in Real Estate and her life in general have been defined by a tremendous work ethic and discipline towards whatever it is she is setting out to achieve. Tina possesses a high level of energy and an infectious personality.... and this combined with her disciplined approach to business and life brings a formidable advantage to those that she works alongside. Tina believes that her laser like focus and passion for life have also proven to be another advantage and a priceless asset to not only her clients, but herself an dyer team. A very proud Gold Coast resident, Tina prides herself on being abl

Alyssa is Australia's most experienced young adventurer having crossed the Kokoda Track at just 8 years old, the youngest person to do so at that time. She has climbed in South America, Africa, numerous times in Nepal and has made two attempts to climb Mt Everest in 2014 and 2015 when tragedy struck. She is heading back in 2016. I ask her about the mindset it takes to overcome setbacks and challenges and how she keeps on track. You can follow Alyssa at www.alyssaazar.com.au  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first episode of the Building Better Humans Project. This week I am interviewing Ving Giang an amazing Australian Magician who specialises in teaching business and communication through the use of magic. Check out his website here: http://www.vinhgiang.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.