My guest this week is Zac Mason: a former bodybuilder and personal trainer who has overcome numerous challenges to achieve personal growth and inspire others. Zac shares his journey of stepping out from under his father's shadow and starting his own path. We delve into Zac's experiences in bodybuilding and how it helped him transform both physically and mentally. Zac also opens up about his transition into the business world and how he helps entrepreneurs and business owners become the best vers...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 37
In this episode, Natalie King sheds light on how confidence has been greatly diminished in many individuals over the past three years, leaving them merely surviving instead of thriving. However, she firmly believes that everyone has the potential to unlock their inner confidence and achieve any goal they set their mind to, regardless of age, education, or background. Drawing from her expertise, Natalie explores the concept of "tall Poppy syndrome," the tendency to criticise or bring down success...
Sep 26, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 36
In this episode we met with Shannan Mondor, a bestselling author, podcast host, public speaker, and coach who has overcome what many would consider insurmountable challenges. Her journey from addiction and generational addiction to finding her true purpose is a testament to the power of the human spirit. During the episode, Shannan shares her personal story and opens up about the difficult path she walked. Despite facing adversity, she made the courageous decision to create a new life for hersel...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 35
In this episode we met with Dr. Traci Potterf, a renowned functional health practitioner and expert in anxiety management. Growing up in the medical world, with her father being a psychiatrist, Dr. Potterf brings a wealth of early exposure and insights into the stigmatized perception of mental health. She discusses her personal experience with panic attacks and how this pushed her to explore alternative avenues for healing, beyond conventional medication and therapy. During our conversation, Tra...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 34
In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with an extraordinary entrepreneur, Darshan Chavan, who has overcome numerous barriers and achieved remarkable success. Darshan is an expert in helping clients understand their desired outcomes and identifying the obstacles that prevent them from scaling their businesses. By utilizing personality profiling techniques, amongst others, he assists his clients in finding the perfect person to help achieve their objectives. Darshan emphasizes th...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Welcome back to another episode of 6 Star Business! Today, we are joined by an incredible guest, Rachel Elnaugh-Love. Rachel is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, mentor, coach, and champion of personal empowerment. We delve into the fine line between success and failure, and explore the importance of finding the gifts and lessons hidden within the worst moments of life. Rachel also discusses the need to break free from societal norms and reconnect with nature and community. We touch on topics...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 32
In this episode I met with Lloyd Thompson, who shares his insights on tailoring services to the client's priorities, the power of regular conversations, and the flexibility that comes with operating a business with remote teams. He explored the significance of aligning team interests with projects, the balance between operational efficiency and personal time, and the value of empathetic and adaptable leadership. Here’s a summary of our conversation: 08:27 - Moved to Australia 16:09 - Hiring mist...
Aug 22, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 31
How powerful is your voice? Our guest today is Wendy Corner, more than just a voice coach, has made it her mission to help people find their authentic voice - not just in terms of sound, but from deep within their souls. With nearly 30 years of experience as a trained speech pathologist, Wendy has worked with individuals to improve their voice production, overcome internal scripts, and unleash their true potential. Here’s a summary of our conversation: [00:13:48] Entrepreneurship is a constant l...
Aug 15, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Welcome back to another episode of 6 Star Business! In today's episode, we are diving deep into the world of personal and professional transformation with our incredible guest, Irene Cassiotis. Irene talks about how branding can truly transform both organizations and individuals within them. We discuss the importance of aligning our decisions with our purpose and the impact it can have on both ourselves and our communities. Irene shares valuable insights on the role of discomfort in growth and h...
Aug 08, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 29
In this episode we meet with Derek Dearden, who’s not your typical entrepreneur. With a background in computer engineering, stockbroking, and coaching, Derek has always had a different perspective on business. But it was a pivotal moment during his teenage years, amid fears of nuclear war and societal decline, that set him on a path of questioning the fundamental nature of our economic systems and the way we conduct business. In this thought-provoking conversation, Derek shares his insights on h...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 28
In this episode we welcomed Joe Matz, who took us on a fascinating journey of his life experiences that have given him a perspective that’s quite unique. His journey includes living abroad, developing businesses, and learning different languages. He believes that everyone has a genius inside them and now he focuses on helping individuals bring that out by listening and asking thought-provoking questions. Joe stresses the significance of seeking guidance from people with different perspectives an...
Jul 25, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 27
In this episode we meet with Karl Schwantes, a second-generation jewellery store owner and reputation marketing coach. He focuses on helping his clients achieve 5 star reviews to create credibility and reputation online. He emphasizes the importance of surprise and delight in the client experience, and introduces the concept of "Magical Moments of Truth.” Karl enjoys pushing people out of their comfort zones to help them create a remarkable business and believes in having a business that generat...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 26
On this episode of 6 Star Business, our host Aveline Clarke welcomes guest Elle Nagy, the founder of The Unapologetic Woman. In this thought-provoking conversation, Elle challenges the conventional idea of purpose and invites listeners to consider a different perspective. She asserts that one's ultimate purpose is to evolve consciousness through life experiences, emphasizing the importance of intentional and specific language in defining purpose. Here’s a summary of our chat: 09:03 - the power o...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 25
On this episode of 6 Star Business, I sat down with Carmel Brown, the leader of the Proven Group. Carmel shares her journey of building a successful business from her kitchen table, starting with resume writing and expanding into recruitment and HR consulting. Through partnerships and a collaborative approach, Carmel has grown her team and expanded into training, becoming a preferred provider for the Franchise Council of Australia. During the conversation, Carmel discusses the concept of being a...
Jul 04, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 24
On this episode of 6 Star Business, we chat with Shel Horowitz about how individuals can make a difference in the world today. We delve into various topics such as environmentalism, social justice, sustainable business practices, and gratitude. The podcast covers how businesses can integrate sustainability and social responsibility within their operations and their marketing strategies, pointing out the benefits of being a trailblazer for positive change. Additionally, Horowitz shares his experi...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 23
On this episode of 6 Star Business, we sit down with Bobby - an entrepreneur who started a recruitment business after a chance encounter. Bobby shares his journey from changing people's lives through recruitment, honing his skills in internal recruitment, meeting his Australian ex-wife and starting a new business. He also discusses how his negative experiences have led to positivity, how being present in the moment is important and how shared positive experiences can inspire others. Bobby emphas...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Are you ready to take your business to new heights? Join us as we talk with Canadian entrepreneur and business coach Daryl Urbanski on his mission to help create 200 new multi-million dollar businesses. Listen and learn from Daryl's unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in today's ever-changing business landscape, as well as the importance of personal traits and leadership skills in achieving success. Throughout the conversation, we discuss the eight critical success factors necessary f...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 21
This episode is a wonderful foray into the blending of soul care and being in alignment in business. Our guest, Jennifer Regular, takes us on a journey of discovery into the self and what truly makes us whole and happy so that we can be a 6 Star business owner. Jennifer shares her unique perspective on topics including: a new definition of success emphasizing the importance of spiritual wellness and soul care to prevent overwhelm importance of finding our true calling create spaciousness in life...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 20
In this insightful conversation, my guest Amber Trueblood shares her journey as a mother of four and provides insightful strategies to help moms find their super sense and raise their emotional bank account. With a blend of preventative and in the moment strategies, Amber helps mothers overcome the challenges of motherhood and embrace self-care, including her personal favourite, hip hop dance classes. This conversation is filled with practical advice and inspiring insights for mothers - especial...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 19
This conversation with Richard Phu is a breath of fresh air for people who love hearing about innovative ideas, thoughts, and outcomes. Richard demonstrated to me how one can embody innovation and bring it to life very easily, whilst achieving freedom and joy along the way. He’s gone from one career path to another, changed countries, and put on a global summit for men. Today he continues to empower others through example and helps businesses become MORE through his services. I have pleasure in ...
May 23, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 18
In this conversation I met with the life-giving happy guy, Gordo Rutty. What a special man he is - you’ll learn the reason why in the details of the conversation - and I love his enthusiasm and gratitude for life. He shows how easy it is for us to live a life of service and why it’s so important for us to take each day as a gift. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 06:00 - it starts with family 10:35 - the different charity projects 14:00 - where the seed was planted, 30 years ago 25:00 - why...
May 16, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In today’s episode my co-host Steve Sandor and I met with Adam Walsh, a down to earth man who is driven by his values and inspires others to do the same. Overcoming huge internal fears he broke free of his Corporate employment to bring his gifts to the world and help others. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 13:00 - the importance of having a passion 20:00 - the suite of fears 27:14 - learning his sweet-spot 30:54 - the day it all changed 38:35 - analysing yourself and removing fears and mu...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In this episode we heard from the social entrepreneur, Sophina Placencia, as she explained how she came about creating her current offering that focusses on serving real community needs, and making it a viable profitable business. Her journey to land at where she is today has been incredibly challenging, yet she’s used her positive mental attitude along with her problem solving mindset to find her way through. She serves charities and non-profits, and talks to us about how she helps them create ...
May 02, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 15
This episode was an absolute joy! Our guest Monica Henderson took us on her own journey of self discovery and acceptance that enabled her to help so many people in a truly authentic way. She’s sassy, honest, fun, and she tells it like it is. Her gift is in making people feel free to be themselves and she inspires them to keep doing it. This one gave Steve, my co-host, goosebumps and left us both smiling. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 06:00 - the serendipitous e...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Today’s episode hit home for me: it was a journey into being honest with ourselves and ensuring that we look after ourselves in order to look after others and do our daily work. Derek shared with us many insights from his journey that took him from seeking his purpose, finding depression, and changing course to be on purpose again. He’s a lovely human with a genuine desire to help people become better versions of themselves. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 06:45 - the shift to being an en...
Apr 18, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In this episode I spoke with one of our long term friends and members of the 6 Star movement, Rob Drummond. I loved this conversation for so many reasons, not least of all because of his passion for helping entrepreneurs be their authentic self. We discussed many topics, and I thought he absolutely nailed the answer to the question “what does it mean to be 6 Star?”. I hope you like it as well! Here’s a summary of our conversation: 03:30 - it started with barefoot running 08:55 - the journey bega...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Here we have Part 2 of our fabulous conversation with Dean Mercado, from New York USA. We cover topics that impact all business owners, and specifically we focussed on what it takes to change for the better. As business owners we need to be able to let go of our old selves and be ready for the new. Dean describes all of this and how he’s inspiring others to navigate change in this crazy world. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 04:00 - where we ALL are at this point today 09:33 - breakdowns ...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 11
When do we get to talk to a financial genius about purpose and profit? Well this week we do - and it’s with Akeela Davis, a 20-year financial advisor and current thought leader on employee and employer engagement. This conversation covers topics relevant to all sized businesses, and it’s really inspiring to hear from someone who has been focussed on profitability and purpose for her whole career. She’s been driven from a deeper purpose to go on her journey path. In fact she even says “my hobby i...
Mar 28, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode we met with a man who has reinvented himself a number of times and learnt so much from his journey of being an entrepreneur. There was so much to take from this! He is heart-centred, wise, self-aware, and deliberate about his reasons for being in business. His approach is calm, and focussed on our collective humanity; therefore living the principles of being 6 Star! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 05:45 - the relationship of us and our business 13:31 - the first big lesson...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 9
What is balance really? We all have a different definition of what it means to us, and that’s exactly what our guest Anne Trager talks about in this episode. She’s bringing light to the need for us to focus on our individual styles and recipes for energy and balance in order to create the best performance for ourselves and in our business. She's on a mission to light up people from the inside and tune them into their optimal level of being, so they can BE their best and deliver their best, to ha...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 8
