Getting To The Heart Of It

Sarah Torode-Martin from Torode Solutions•torodesolutions.com.au

Welcome to the “Getting To The Heart Of It with Sarah Torode-Martin” podcast. As the co-founder and CEO of Torode Solutions we assist people, first responders and Australian Defence Force veterans into positions with purpose. People are the heart of our business which is how "Getting to the Heart of it" was created. Drawing on my experience with over 20 years working within the Federal government and the consulting industry as well as what I’ve learnt from being a counsellor and coach, I decided to start a podcast to provide a space for people to share their stories in the hope that these stories will inspire and or encourage others. You’ll have the honour of hearing firsthand, stories from the ones who have or who are still serving our beautiful country. You can expect raw and real conversations with our hero’s. We learn so much about ourselves when a safe space is created to enable listening, to be vulnerable and a sense of courage is ignited to share our own experiences. It’s a way of feeling connected and knowing that we don’t need to walk our path alone, there are others walking along side us. So hop in, hold on for the ride while you awaken your own sense of purpose as you navigate your way through the ups and downs of life and seek insight through others experiences. This is where we get to the heart of it.

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#08: Behind the wire with Glenn Lang

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Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 6

#05 Gratitude and living with purpose with Andrew Short

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Feb 16, 2022•53 min•Ep. 5

#04 Leap of faith with Kelly Connolly

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Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 4

#03: You’re the driver of your own destiny with Les Gernyi

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Dec 23, 2021•37 min•Ep. 3

#02: No one gets left behind with John Schonberger

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Dec 08, 2021•35 min•Ep. 2

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