In this final episode of the year we welcome Marti Spiegelman and Laban Ditchburn. And what an episode this is to go out with a bang for 2021! Marti speaks to us about using awareness in business, whilst Laban shares his experiences of creating courage. It’s a cracker, and I promise you’ll enjoy it! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 8:30 - Where we are is not high enough 14:44 - what Western culture has forgotten 18:35 - the beginnings of the 6 star business movement 26:48 - the power of re...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode of the 6 Star Business podcast we welcomed Michael Haynes and Greg Roworth. Both Michael and Greg have had vast experience in growing businesses successfully and they brought a level of energy, insight and compassion to our show that we thoroughly enjoyed. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 12:00 - some qualities of a 6 star business 14:15 - learning from others as a key to success 15:30 - the growth mindset and finding the right support 19:25 - our comfort zones and success ...
Dec 14, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this episode of the podcast we welcome Priya Mishra - alone! This is one of those rare episodes when we only had one guest, and it was perfect in it’s unfolding because Priya had so much to give us in her unique way. From traditional classical Indian dancing to literature, this conversation had it all. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 3:30 - Priya’s earliest influences 10:05 - The start of her company 12:52 - Priya’s thoughts on the cookie cutter approach 14:30 - Where we travel interna...
Dec 08, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Rosetta and Ryan, two beautiful souls who totally rocked our worlds! What a joy and honour it was to learn from them, share with them, and create amazing connections. From mindset, courage, journeys of evolution and more - they gave us much more food for thought in the ongoing exploration of what it takes to be 6 Star. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 7:00 - the 1 percent who leap 9:35 - Ryan’s take on Purpose 14:35 - living a life of introspectio...
Nov 30, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In this next episode of the podcast we welcome Sir Royce Briales and Scott Cundill - bringing them together from their far flung locations of Bali and Chicago. We talked about purpose, flow, passion, parenthood, and a whole lot more. Many gems flowed out of the waterfall of this episode. Oh and in case you are asking yourself - "So why do we have a Sir on the podcast?" Ah - you’ll have to listen in and find out! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 5:24 - How Royce became a knight 13:30 - The ...
Nov 23, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Jason and Julius! - two fabulous humans from different continents who both strive for ‘something more’ in everything they do. From tragedy and setbacks to climbing back and turning things around, this episode brings us many reasons to be grateful for all that we have. They don’t always agree with each other, and in that conversation we learned a great deal. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 8:32 - the ultimate goal is not the destination 12:33 - wh...
Nov 16, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The synchronicities abound! In this episode of the podcast we welcomed two complete strangers from the UK and Ireland who happened to both be fans of open water swimming! Beyond that connection, their wisdom and insights into people dynamics, motivation, mediation and growth left us feeling uplifted to the core. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 09:05 - the metaphor for life 11:11 - having the confidence to face anything 15:53 - the cold water mindset challenge 22:49 - the value in sitting ...
Nov 09, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode of the podcast we welcomed two complimentary souls - Pamela Cowan and Endre Hoffmann. What a gem of a conversation this was! If you want to learn more about human behaviour and what it means to be 6 Star from the mind and soul, then this is it! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 11:42 - our beliefs and bias start from birth 15:42 - trying to figure things out 19:15 - the subconscious filters 23:26 - shift your belief, change your life 27:51 - solo 6 star businesses 42:58 - yo...
Nov 02, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this episode we welcome Kris Grant and Tara Solbert, two remarkably bright and energetic women who have excelled in their careers. It was such an energising conversation, to hear from both Tara and Kris about their respective journeys, and what decisions brought them to where they are today. This episode was a joy to produce, with many tips and examples of what it means to be 6 star. Here's a summary of what we discussed: 13:44 - A 6 Star journey in a retail environment 17:04 - innovating an ...
Oct 26, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this next episode we sat down with Carrie Benedet and Bronwyn Coulthart. Two beautiful women who gave us their wisdom, their experiences and their 6 Star approaches to business, life and relationships. What's very interesting was the way Carrie was able to create connections to Bronwyn straight away upon their initial meeting. Syncronicities abound! Here’s a snapshot of what we covered: 11:17 - the depths of the stars in business and life 12:24 - sharing and generosity in 6 stars 16:39 - rela...
Oct 19, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode of the 6 Star Business Podcast we welcome Nancy Slessenger and Darren Bartsch. Two elite individuals in very different ways and in different countries! From learning about cocktail parties to elite sports playing and asking deep questions, this conversation had us entertained and engaged on many levels. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 10:35 - wanting to improve their industry 17:16 - choosing the wrong business industry 20:05 - a strategy for analysing excellence 27:07 - m...
Oct 12, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 38
What a joy it was to meet with Lindsay and Sowon, on this episode of the podcast. I’d have to say that what connected them both was their sense of fun and creativity in their lives: Lindsay as a steam train builder for kids (in his spare time) and Sowon as the kids tv program creator Warner Media. They brought us a masterclass on communication and relationships in a fun, warm and engaging way. Here’s a snapshot of what we discussed: 8:39 - creating vulnerable connections 13:00 - the situation di...
Oct 05, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 37
This episode was a treat, as we only had one guest: the illuminating Jill Lubin. Jill brought us so much joy, warmth and 6 star strategies from her decades of experience in publicity and living in a world of kindness. The author of Guerrilla Publicity and host of a Kindness Circle, Jill shares with us her journey and experiences that have shaped her and the businesses she's touched. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 7:30 - Jump and you’ll be given the wings 8:19 - Business is never a perfec...
Sep 28, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 36
The strength of our guests this week was so powerful and we loved seeing the similarities in their style and joy at what they bring to others in the world. We all need a dose of Kelly, Dana & David in our lives! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 12:24 - The Selfless service mindset 14:40 - Flexibility and having many tools in your belt 17:30 - No place for a one-hit-wonder 21:13 - The 1 in 33 million chance 25:57 - Why we keep buying IKEA furniture Enjoy! Here’s some Information About O...
Sep 21, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Who would have thought that by chance our two guests would both be named Alan? I’d love to see the odds on that serendipitous event! They brought a vast amount of experience and warmth to our episode, covering so many topics that filled our hearts and minds. So much to learn from, so much wisdom! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 13:21 - “love” in business 19:23 - Warren Buffet’s investment strategy success protocol 28:11 - the top attribute of best performing teams 42:58 - how you can be t...
Sep 14, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 34
This is a special episode this week, because our guests DO know each other, and they are actually Business Partners! We were keen to have Angela and Cristina on the show to talk about what makes their partnership so successful. They are such wonderful people and we know you will enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 9:30 - the loneliness of doing business on your own 10:52 - their shared reason for going into business 13:45 - creating a shared reality f...
Sep 07, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode we welcome Jason Ho and Paul Ace. A truly international episode today, of high performance leaders helping us up our game and talking about all things ‘human performance’. They are also both massively competitive! A fully animated, interesting and super-charged conversation that we invite you to sit back and listen to without distractions. It’s FULL of excellence! Here’s a little bit more about what we discussed: 5:07 - the magical Daily Huddle concept 12:01 - an example of givin...
Aug 24, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode we welcome Chrissy Quinn and Ben Newsome. They have 3 things in common: they’re both based in Sydney, they both like blowing things up, and they both are full of fun and uplifting energy! This was a fabulous conversation where our guests talked 6 star in education, business, and mindset. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 06:33 - imagine if 6 star business existed everywhere; what kind of world would we live in? 08:47 - perfection never stays still 12:29 - If you want rainbow...
Aug 17, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode we welcome John Cassidy and Paul Atherton. Two “Guys” (check out their business names!) who are masters in their fields. A fascinating conversation that highlighted the depth of experience they both have, their journeys, and how they bring 6 Star into their everyday lives. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 3:15 - Paul’s story of landing in Boston at grad school 6:40 - John’s story of his career in photography 11:55 - We are all here to help each other 19:37 - How the pandemi...
Aug 10, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this engaging episode we met Michael Griffiths and Sean Sullivan, and in amongst all their gold nuggets we learnt about their random connection via the Olympics! There’s nothing ‘average’ about these guests! Here’s a summary of what we covered: 4:30 - Michael slips in the “I just ran an ultra marathon…” 9:40 - We can be ‘average’ or make the most of your situation and go hard 12:25 - Why not set a benchmark of 6 star? 17:21 - transactional vs transformational mindset 25:39 - you’re either pus...
Aug 03, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode of the podcast we welcome Raj Goodman Anand and Jamie McBrearty. What a wonderful treasure this conversation was! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 11:12 The room for personal development is the largest room in the world 20:07 - 6 star is the feeling that you can take your life to whatever you want 30:35 - The most valuable person within the business is yourself 34:55 - He used the word “love”! 41:00 - Successful companies are not built overnight 45:50 - It’s not about a bun...
Jul 27, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This is a wonderful episode with two people who know how to 'do better'. Jamo's perspective as a business owner serving customers in his community directly is a welcome voice to show us what 6 stars means in practice and in action. Anthony gave us an extension of that from the inside of a business and his experience helping business owners to tap into the magic that Jamo carries inside him naturally. Here's a snapshot of what we discussed: 17:24 - you’ve got to find the right people 28:14 - buil...
Jul 20, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This episode with Joanna and Robin was full of truth bombs and amazing nuggets of wisdom. We talked about how to manage people having to do the same thing over and over and ways we can engage them, encourage them, and make them feel like they have the power to control how good they feel in their day to day jobs. Stopping and reaching out to a person for a quick chat, an invitation to think bigger or differently, or words of encouragement - are all ways we can create moments of pause, meaning, co...
Jul 13, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode we sat down with Susanne le Boutillier and James Brown, who gave us a ride and a half! We covered everything from expectations in relationships, to the cost of business, and the link between profit and people. Many gold nuggets were shared in this wonderful conversation, and we urge you to sit and listen closely to the wisdom within. 11:47 - Dealing with humans means dealing with people with changing expectations 13:33 - Going beneath the surface to have better relationships 15:0...
Jul 09, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode we welcome Stephen Sandor and Graham Barkus, two people who took us on a trip to explore the foundations of what we value most as humans and the meaning of the work we do. This is one of those thought-provoking episodes that leave you thinking for days afterwards! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 07:43 - How businesses can impact human wellbeing 10:04 - The 6 Star Business movement 12:09 - What if we changed our currency from cash to people? 17:48 - How can we play by the s...
Jul 06, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode we met up with Phil Pelucha and Jeremiah Sarkett, two high energy guys from different continents and both with a background in sport. This is a high energy play by play episode filled with nuggets, truth-bombs, and the kind of wisdom you wish you’d heard when you first started your business! Here’s a summary of what we covered: 10:41 - You’re only going to win when you’re surrounded by a team of people who are equally as good at what they do 16:16 - the leader’s job is to raise t...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode we sat down with Gary Weis and Steve McCann, where we had a beautiful conversation about human connection in both online and offline worlds, the challenges we face with creating too many formal structures in online meetings, and how we can benefit from communities to connect. Both these guests brought serendipitous moments of synchronicity and wonder, and it was a pleasure to be on the ride. Here’s a summary of what we covered: 12:05 - remembering that we are all human 13:19 - be...
Jun 29, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode we welcome Peta Marshall and Trav Bell, where we covered many topics and started with breakdowns, bees and what it means to have a regret free life! This is a fun and engaging episode and we know you’ll love it. Sit back, strap in, and let Trav and Peta share some genius magic with you :) Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 8:36 - The digital disruption and the impact on sole traders and tradies 10:51 - Where the tradies fall down 16:24 - Adapting to change in our hybrid workp...
Jun 25, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this next episode we welcome Tracy Lamourie and Amber Trueblood, who gave us more to think about than we bargained for! This was a truly international episode, with Canada, USA, Australia and the UK all represented :) You’ll feel an energy from these superpowers like nothing else. They left us feeling supercharged and ready to go! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 8:15 - how the work feels when you’re aligned 12:25 - the importance of outsourcing the things you aren’t an expert at 15:47 ...
Jun 22, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This episode is truly a cross cultural one! With Frenchman Vincent now residing in Brisbane, and USA born Terilee now living in Singapore, we were represented well from a global perspective. We covered everything from the ‘Extra Mile’, to the 5% gains to success from a professional sports perspective, and how we can deepen our commitment to people to form better relationships. Sit back, snap on those headphones, and enjoy… Here’s a snapshot of what we discussed: 09:19 - Getting better is an incr...
Jun 18, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 18
