As a teacher, Sean de Morton is a world-renowned leader and is always setting the bar with his professionalism and standards that he follows. Today's chat is not about the outstanding work Sean does at school, it is about the training, drive and passion Sean has for pushing his body to the limits. Sean refers to his life as one big puzzle, trying to fit in family life, work, training, sean time and much more. I am really excited to share this with you today, as I am inspired after listening and ...
Oct 17, 2018•46 min•Ep. 96
Happy Monday everyone, I am over the moon to have today's guest the man behind Non-perfect Dad. Richard Shorter is one seriously impressive human. It was an absolute pleasure to have the great man on the show, and share the wonderful messages and work he is doing with parents, coaches, teachers and elite players. Richard assists coaches and parents so that they are going in the same direction. You can read more below through his website and trust me you will want to find out more information abo...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 95
Jaime Amor is the co-creator and star of Cosmic Yoga for kids. Now if you haven't checked out these amazing videos on YouTube, you must do so right now. Jaimes ability to create engaging stories and movement together has seen Cosmic Yoga hit over 50 million views alone on YouTube. More than one million kids complete her yoga stories on a regular basis through the outstanding resources that Jaime and the team are creating which is mind-blowing. I am so excited to share Jaime's journey with you to...
Oct 10, 2018•37 min•Ep. 94
First impressions count, it doesn't matter who you are or where you are from, the first connection you have with someone really does matter. The relationship can be set up within one minute, or it can be destroyed just as quickly. Today I have the pleasure of sharing my great mate Matt Bluck's fantastic tips and tricks that he has used for the past couple of years to build lasting and meaningful relationships with everyone he meets. Matt talks about how using a list is the key, the power of the ...
Oct 07, 2018•29 min•Ep. 93
Today's guest Jake Edwards is doing some fantastic work with the company he foundered Outside the Lockerroom to help create awareness, education and support around mental health. Jake was drafted by Carlton in 2005, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather who both played in the VFL. During this period Jake realised that he was suffering from depression and after hitting rock bottom he is now on a mission to help others. I first heard of Jake after listening to episode 13 on The ...
Oct 05, 2018•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 92
Are you achieving? This is a question that I constantly get asked, and I feel goal setting is essential. In today's episode, I share my recent goals, how I set them and the process that I now have in place to continually challenge myself and improve everything that I am doing. This is a short and sharp episode today that packs a lot of content. Please feel free to share your next block of goals with me either on Twitter @dalesidebottom or through email at dale@energetic.education Have a fantasti...
Oct 03, 2018•7 min•Ep. 91
Melanie Levenberg is a physical literacy and education consultant, keynote speaker, TEDx Energizer, creator of DANCEPL3Y and founder of PL3Y International. She’s a world leader in providing physical literacy programs and training to clients across the education, recreation, and fitness sectors. Melanie travels the world to help organizations infuse positivity, purpose and playfulness into their programs' design as well as in their people's mindsets. Through dynamic keynote presentations and ener...
Sep 30, 2018•35 min•Ep. 90
Happy Thursday everyone, I hope that you are having a wonderful week where ever you are in the world. Over the past five months, we have been working quite hard to put together our 'Jugar Life' happiness challenge. This is where we have put all of our content, knowledge, research and play-based fun into a 30-day course with the goal to help people become more present and happy in their day to day lives. I will break down the core principles of the course and what it will look like, as well as of...
Sep 26, 2018•6 min•Ep. 89
This week I have the pleasure of chatting with coaching superstar Craig Gunn. Craig is an elite coach with a masters of education in sports coaching and years of experience. We talk about the essential skills and qualities that all coaches must have, as well as many other exciting concepts. The best part about the chat is that it was full of laughs and energy. Thanks for your time today Craig, it was such a fun chat. You can check out Craig's blog here - https://www.craiggunn.org/ Facebook group...
Sep 22, 2018•45 min•Ep. 88
Thursday thought time with Kara Fortier from the 'Play Grounding' podcast. If you have ever wondered what adult play is and the benefits that it has you will enjoy today's short snippet of my podcast with Kara. If you loved the story told in today's episode, please be sure to listen to my full chat with Kara as it is full of goodness - https://energetic.education/episode-43-getting-the-most-out-of-life-with-kara-fortier/
Sep 19, 2018•7 min•Ep. 87
If you are after a slice of fun, energy and play, then that's precisely what you will get from today's episode with the fantastic Susie Stevens. I had the pleasure of meeting Susie in person a few weeks ago when we were running gamification workshops in Christchurch. Susie seriously impressed me then and has brought her A game along for today's podcast. This would have to be one of the most exciting episodes I have ever recorded, and that's because Susie is full of class, passion and severe ener...
Sep 16, 2018•40 min•Ep. 86
Thursday thought time once again. Today while listening to this short episode I want to challenge you. When was the last time that you told someone you were proud of them? This could be face to face, through a letter, email or message. It is a simple act of kindness that will take less than 30 seconds right now. Today's challenge is quite simple. Pick one or two people and write them a text message with nothing besides, 'I am proud of you because..... This simple act of kindness will do a number...
Sep 12, 2018•6 min•Ep. 85
Today I have the pleasure of chatting with James Shramko from www.superfastbusiness.com . Now for those of you who have not heard of James be ready to be super impressed. Not only is James living and breathing proof that you don't need to work 60 plus hours a week to build a successful business, but he has shared his top coaching and success storeys in his top-selling book 'work less make more'. I have read this book twice and listened to the audio copy once as well. Each time I read or listen t...
Sep 09, 2018•39 min•Ep. 84
It's Thursday thought time once again, and this week is a tad different. I have explored a number of the worlds best operators and the daily routines that allow them to get the most out of each an everyday. I will also share the routine that I now complete every morning to start my day as well. Inside this episode you will hear all about the following three individuals: Bill Gates Jordan B Peterson Christiano Ronaldo If you have a morning routine, we would love to hear from you. Please email it ...
Sep 05, 2018•8 min•Ep. 83
Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Simon Quiddington on episode number 82 of the podcast. Now for those who are not familiar with Simon's work and the impact he is having worldwide, get ready to be impressed. Simon is a machine, in his personal appearance and also his output in life. You will hear so many inspirational concepts and simple strategies that you can start implementing into your day to live a life of purpose. If you would like to check out Simon's shred program, where he is l...
Sep 02, 2018•37 min•Ep. 82
Here is my Thursday challenge for everyone today. The challenge is simple, the first five people you see today or over the weekend you need to 'get in early' with a greeting or a hello. This will hopefully create a ripple effect of kindness and happiness with the five people that you interact with. That's it, simple but extremely effective. If this scares you step outside of your comfort zone as that is when the magic happens. Have a beautiful Thursday everyone. Cheers Dale
Aug 29, 2018•7 min•Ep. 81
Today's episode is one that I am really excited to share with you. Ryan is someone that I am incredibly proud of, and that's not just because of his cricketing ability. He is one of the most caring and genuine guys you could ever meet. Ryan's journey to becoming a professional cricketer is one full of lessons and hope for young up and coming athletes. Resilience, sacrifice, fantastic advice and much more is inside today's episode. If you would like to follow Ryan, you can do so through Twitter @...
Aug 25, 2018•42 min•Ep. 80
Today's episode is something that I listened to while flying back to Melbourne on Tuesday evening from New Zealand. It is from one of our most downloaded podcast episodes ever with Hugh Van Cuylenberg from the Resilience Project. I have taken a snippet from our chat regarding some alarming statistics and facts on social media that will blow your mind. If you love this little snippet, then be sure to listen to the full episode as I did on Tuesday evening. Click below to listen to my full chat wit...
Aug 22, 2018•11 min•Ep. 79
This week I have had the pleasure of chatting with A-League superstar Vince Lia. Vince is now regarded as a veteran of the competition with over 200 appearances for three different clubs. Vince shares the highs and lows of professional sport as well as his passion for food and cooking. I'm sure you will enjoy the energy and enthusiasm that Vince brings along with him today on the show. https://www.instagram.com/vincelia_06/
Aug 18, 2018•25 min•Ep. 78
Today's episode is designed to show people how easy it is to start a podcast. From idea to actually listening to your own voice on iTunes. We will take you step by step with Matt Sipala, who has just completed this process to create his brand new podcast. Matt's podcast will be live in a months time, so stay tuned as I'm sure it will be filled with goodness. Thanks for coming on the show today mate. If you would like to reach out to Matt and talk to him about any of the steps he has taken to cre...
Aug 15, 2018•7 min•Ep. 77
We have a huge episode today for you, with so many takeaways on determination, resilience, hard work and surrounding yourself with good people. Today's guest Michael Barlow is an elite athlete, who has played 138 senior AFL (Australian Rules Football) games for Fremantle and the Gold Coast Suns and counting. This is a great achievement on its own, but the message I love is the journey Michael had to overcome just to be drafted as a rookie to the Fremantle Dockers. This is a great episode to shar...
Aug 12, 2018•39 min•Ep. 76
Welcome to episode 75 of the Energetic Radio podcast. On today's show, I catch up with Hayden Wilson. I have been a big fan of everything Hayden has been up to for the past couple of years, and am excited to share his story with you today. Hayden and I went to high school together in Shepparton which is in Country Victoria. Hayden is a few years younger than me, and I always remember him as the quiet kid. This is not the case anymore. Hayden has changed since leaving Wanganui Secondary College w...
Aug 09, 2018•41 min•Ep. 75
Happy Wednesday everyone, today we have a short episode for you explaining the new name in 'Energetic Radio' and what this means, as well as giving away by far the best game/activity we have created this year in Gratitude Monopoly. We are on a mission to help people bring, fun, joy, happiness and play in each and every day. This means that our name has changed a little bit, but the podcast will still have the same primary focus each week. With a bunch of world-leading experts in different fields...
Aug 08, 2018•9 min•Ep. 74
Welcome to episode 73 of the Energetic Radio podcast. On today's show, I catch up with one of my good mates Jason Butty. We discuss a number of different skills and actionable techniques you can start using today to make the most out of each and every day. Jason is a full-time teacher, owner of Firm Butts Fitness, part owner of FHL Retreats and a dedicated father and husband. As you can see, Jase has a lot on his plate, but that doesn't stop him from dominating every day. Listeners will gain som...
Aug 05, 2018•31 min•Ep. 73
This week I have had the absolute pleasure to sit down with the self-proclaimed accidental academic Shane Pill. I have followed Shane's work closely for many years, and have always admired everything he is doing for education in Australia and around the globe. I have had the pleasure of watching Shane present live workshops and a keynote last year in Dubai which was something I still remember to this day. Shane is the author of many study's and books where he is changing the way we coach, instru...
Jul 29, 2018•40 min•Ep. 72
One of the biggest challenges we are faced with in day to day life is being present in the current moment. With the constant access to social media, the internet and so many distractions this topic is becoming more and more important. Today’s guest Nelia Steele is an outstanding educator and even better person. I have had the pleasure of seeing Nelia present live in Dubai as well as getting to know her over the years. Nelia is leading the way with mindfulness practice, meditation ideas for educa...
Jul 22, 2018•39 min•Ep. 71
This week I had the absolute pleasure to catch up with Fiona Marie and talk all things relationships, health, wellbeing and happiness. Fiona shares her own story and the reason why she is on a mission to help people find the fulfilment and satisfaction she currently has in every relationship in her life. This episode is suited for everyone who holds and values the various types of relationships we have in life, from students and work colleagues to friends, family and intimate partners. I guarant...
Jul 15, 2018•27 min•Ep. 70
Today I have the pleasure of having my good friend Carl Condliffe on the podcast for the second time. Carl is super passionate about his health and wellbeing and that of the students he teaches. Carl is going to share New Zealand’s philosophy of Hauora and what this model looks like. It is extremely insightful and full of little gems of wisdom that you will be able to take away and implement into your own teaching practices. Carl is a master in gamification and flipped learning. You can listen t...
Jul 06, 2018•25 min•Ep. 69
Last Friday I had the pleasure of viewing one of the most memorable moments of my life. This was something completely unexpected. This episode I will explain the story behind this experience. It had such a powerful effect on me, it’s prompted me to ask questions of myself and really reflect on where I’m at. This episode’s message, story and take away are extremely powerful. Listen along and see what you can take away from my own personal experience last Friday.
Jul 01, 2018•13 min•Ep. 68
With the power of gaming at an all-time high, it is time to use this to your advantage. It doesn’t matter if you are teaching in the classroom or running a bootcamp I am going to show you today the art of game creation. Games like Fortnite have taken over the world, with more than 45 million users internationally playing. Some up to 14 – 16 hours a day. I want to explore the addiction behind this and other games. Discuss the benefits and setbacks, as well as giving you the tools and knowledge yo...
Jun 25, 2018•27 min•Ep. 67
