What happens when you mix a poet, political thinker and a special forces soldier all in one? You get Robin Horsfall. Most of us know the man from his remarkably insightful commentary on complex political situations and global injustices. His writing is insightful, thoughtful and incredibly poetic. A lifelong soldier, literally before he was old enough to drink, Robin takes us into his early days of soldering into the life as British SAS and ultimately to his love of the pen. Robin is a man of pr...
Feb 06, 2024•51 min
Are traditional universities preparing people for today's world? The debate is on regarding traditional institutions and their ability to deliver the skills, resources and mindset for all Australians striving to enhance their lives. Hence the meteoric rise of organisations like The Australian School of Entrepreneurship (ASE Group) and the sweeping success of its CEO Jahin Tanvir. We dive into his incredible journey into Entrepreneurial land and TikTok after losing his job and how he continued to...
Feb 01, 2024•36 min
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Jan 25, 2024•51 min
Do you find calm people fascinating? I’m not talking about people that get paralyzed by indecision or people that come across indifferent. I’m talking about those rare individuals that can intentionally take in incredibly volatile input and still hold it together in a way that leads to clear thinking and mobilisation of people towards a solution or acceptable outcome. This phenomenon is “Deliberate Calm.” The good news is that it is a skill, and it's the topic of conversation today. Drawing from...
Jan 18, 2024•42 min
How do you end a 72 year championship drought? When Paul Roos entered the Sydney Swans he knew that the club would have to transform in order to meet its objectives. Paul embarked on a rigorous transformation program within the management and playing team that would ultimately see the end of a drought of the coveted premiership. On the show today we uncover the steps he took to do this, the philosophy that guided his thought process and the decisions that he made. In the highly competitive game ...
Jan 11, 2024•51 min
What if I told you that you were not breathing properly? I mean think about it, our breath is one of the most natural phenomena within our body, so for most of us, we simply assume that the way we breath must be optimal. This simply is not the case, for most our breathing is shallow, fast and many are breathing through the mouth. The cost of breathing improperly is huge, you just have to check out the work of James Nestor. Today we are talking to James Mcwhinney and Elísabet Ýr Sigurðardóttir ab...
Jan 04, 2024•48 min
“Imagine being able to stand in front of an audience and command their attention effortlessly, or crafting messages that resonate deeply with your audience.” These are the words of today’s guest, Jon Yeo, Founder of Brightstar which is a professional speaking and communications firm. Public speaking remains to be one of the most terrifying acts for people when asked what scares the hell out of them. For most it's that underlying fear of making a fool of themselves, so just the very idea of havin...
Dec 28, 2023•49 min
Why do some people have turning points in their lives? More importantly, are these moments in time something that can be created, or do they just happen? Some people describe rock bottoms, moments of clarity or simply sheer desperation that sparks a survival instinct. Whilst this phenomenon need not be so profound in your life, the question remains as to how we can better harness our struggles and bad circumstances as a catalyst for change. If someone had told Bernard Toney Jr. at the tender age...
Dec 21, 2023•53 min
250 reasons Cal Gates family had been significantly affected by Leukemia, his wife's (Tara) Mum had passed away from it when she was 3 years old. Cal had seen the impact of what this disease had done to his family and friends over the years, Cal says, “it hurts and to be honest I don't think that pain will ever leave.” 9+ Years ago his wife Tara raised over $9,000 by shaving her head to raise further money for the study into Leukemia, the disease that had hurt her family. To say he was inspired ...
Nov 28, 2023•37 min
Is stress impacting you daily? Developing a real time awareness of our internal reactions and external responses to stressors is a critical component of state management. It’s hard when fight or flight kicks in, and for most people, they simply get hijacked and carried by their emotions and thoughts. What is this costing you in your business, personal relationships, and health? Today we will be looking at the body and mind’s reaction to stress with Dave Wood. The aim of the conversation will be ...
Nov 14, 2023•51 min
Ever wonder what life is like for some of the world’s top real estate agents? Most of us have seen some of those reality tv shows highlighting life as a top real estate agent, but how accurate is it really. What are the qualities, behaviours, and skills that help the top 1% in this craft rise to the top in an industry that provides some of the most lucrative deals when it comes to the “direct to consumer” market? What are the potential pitfalls? Today we are diving into all this with Ivan Bresic...
Oct 31, 2023•56 min
So, are you interested in finding mastery? Mastery is defined as a comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity. This is subjective in nature as people’s interests and skills may vary, but what about the pursuit or mastery of oneself. In this conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais, we investigate mastery of craft and self, and how they overlap. We talk about the relationship between mastery and performance and much more. It is my personal belief that the pursuit of mastery...
Oct 17, 2023•57 min
“Build better connections with yourself, your team, and the world outside.” – Craig Davis. You have decided that you are going to become a founder, you're launching a startup!Today’s founder is a rockstar, never has there been a time where the appeal and grandeur of starting a business has been so strong. With the rewards that come from being tomorrow’s unicorn, it does make sense. The reality is that the startup process can be lonely, gruelling, and it can all but break you apart if you aren't ...
Oct 03, 2023•41 min
Shift the needle on your health and performance through the power of data. In this conversation with wearable guru Chuck Hazzard, we dive into the simple through to blue sky potential of wearable technology and the power of the data that we can access. In this day and age most athletes and people that love to move their body wear some form of technology to record their sessions, depending on the level of interest in performance, these individuals to a larger or lesser extent will be interested i...
Sep 19, 2023•40 min
This week we are introduced to the joys and trials of early fatherhood, for some of us this is all too familiar terrain, for those about to embark, strap in with Brandon Clift, the host of The Mankind Project to get the rundown on the paradigm shift of becoming a dad. So who is Brandon? Brandon helps elevate leaders to connect more authentically with their customers and teams, effectively resolve conflict, and foster a culture of profound understanding and empathy. Through Emotional Intelligence...
Sep 05, 2023•59 min
What are the qualities you need to become a recognised expert? And most importantly, how can you cut through all the noise out there to reach your tribe? We are living in a world where knowledge and skill will not be enough to position yourself as a thought leader in your domain. You need to understand how to amplify your message with a view to be willing to play the long game to get there. This is where the expertise and teachings of Dorie Clark come in. Navigating her own career, Dorie sought ...
Aug 22, 2023•47 min
Living over the edge with grace calmness. Matthias Giraud AKA ‘Super Frenchie’ made fear his friend from an early age by turning one of the most dangerous sports into a profession. On the show today we dive into action sports, philosophy, and life with Matthias. We dive deep into the topic of his short new film Adrenaline Sucks to unpack the myths and assumptions of extreme athletes. The process and mindset that Matthias applies when engaged with his craft of ski base jumping is highly tuned in ...
Aug 08, 2023•52 min
How can millennials work smarter with their energy and money?This is what we are investigating on the show today with Kim Northwood.Kim has used the advice in Work Less, Make More to secure his finances and is now in a position whereby his passive wealth-building outstrips his salary.He is a long-term investor and entrepreneur, and currently manages a non-alcoholic beer company. He was formerly an adviser to Australia’s Trade and Investment Minister, and has managed economic development programs...
Jul 25, 2023•39 min
This week on the Ultrahabits podcast we are being joined by Kay Bretz. Dr. Kay (pronounced 'Kai', rhyming with sky) Bretz is a German-Australian corporate leader, elite athlete, entrepreneur and author of the inspirational book 'Turning Right – Inspire the Magic'. After earning a master's degree in International Business and getting awarded a doctorate in European Law in record time, Kay has worked in more than a dozen countries as a McKinsey consultant. When he reached the level of an Associate...
Jul 11, 2023•39 min
If you think that ageing means slowing down and giving up on your passions, think again! On today's show we dive into the contents of the book Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, with author Steven Kotler. He shares his personal journey of testing his own ageing body in a quest to become an expert skier at age fifty-three. He challenges himself to learn park skiing, a sport that involves jumps and tricks and is usually reserved for young daredevils. But Kotler is not just a thrill-seeker. He...
Jun 27, 2023•57 min
This week we are talking to Ryan Crawford, aka “The White Kenyan”. He has taken the Australian ultraendurance scene by storm as is known for running insane distances with a love for “last man standing races” which is a gruelling form of competition. Ryan is a father of two sons, who has a beautiful wife who loves and supports him on his journey. He’s been competing and challenging himself in ultra-marathon running over the past five or so years. Ryan has come from a fighting and training backgro...
Jun 13, 2023•55 min
Everyone has the potential to lead positive change, according to Alex Budak. As a speaker, social entrepreneur, UC Berkeley faculty member, co-founder of StartSomeGood, and author of Becoming a Changemaker, he has dedicated his life to helping people from all walks of life become changemakers. This week Alex and I dive into the role and importance of change and why each individual should take it upon themselves to become a changemaker, however small or grand! Alex co-founded StartSomeGood.com, a...
May 30, 2023•39 min
What would it be like to be ambushed by enemy soldiers, have your legs torn to shreds with bullets, then be given the wrong blood in an emergency transfusion, and then survive and return to combat?! This is the conversation with green beret Nick Lavery on this week’s show of Ultrahabits. We dive into philosophy, performance, and deep elements of his introspection as Nick’s range for dialogue is vast. Following a year of surgeries and initial recovery including the use of a prosthetic at Walter R...
May 16, 2023•52 min
“Sisu is a Finnish word for determination and intestinal fortitude in the face of extreme adversity. Gentle power is to apply sisu with both heart and reason.” These are the concepts that we are diving into on this weeks session on the show with Elisbat Lahti. Some of you may remember Elisabet from the first season of the show where we unpacked the Finnish concept of Sisu. On the show today, we talk about why we should apply the attitude of gentle power into our lives and conduct, and the impact...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min
By leveraging psychological expertise and over a decade of experience within the Australian Defence Force, Clifford Morgan brings discipline, training and focus to leadership development. He has seen first-hand the effects those leaders and the quality of leadership can have on people. He’s been part of teams where poor leadership has undermined performance, eroded morale, destroyed culture and broken people. He has seen those broken people fail to live up to their potential at work and go home ...
Apr 18, 2023•50 min
What is work ethic? What are the qualities of good, and poor work ethic? Work ethic refers to a set of moral principles, values, and attitudes around how to act at work. While this may vary depending on your organization and company culture, there are a few universal qualities of both good and poor work ethic. This is what we will be unpacking on the show today with our guest Tutti Taygerly. Throughout her 22 years in tech, and now, as an executive coach who teaches leaders how to scale their te...
Apr 04, 2023•34 min
This week on the show we have the incredibly quick minded and highly energetic Justin Breen. We are talking about how we can have our cake and eat it too; this means we can crush it in our chosen craft, without having to sacrifice our loved ones or the things we love to do. Justin Breen considers himself a results guy; he’s great at making things happen, but not so great at generating awesome ideas. But that hasn’t stopped him from creating an epic business and life! What Breen lacks in idea gen...
Mar 21, 2023•46 min
What do the world’s highest-performing teams have in common? Attributes. This is what we will be discussing on the show with retired Navy SEAL and ‘Team Six’ commander, Rich Diviney. The world’s highest-performing teams often have a clear and inspiring vision, strong leadership, and a deep sense of trust and collaboration among team members. They’re highly adaptable and able to handle complex and uncertain situations, and they are committed to ongoing learning and improvement. How did the Attrib...
Mar 07, 2023•48 min
Your values are your compass. This week we are joined by Dr. Mandeep Rai to discuss her work on values. Mandeep is the author of the international bestseller "The Values Compass" and a global authority on values, working with companies, institutions, and individuals around the world. Every day we make decisions based on what we believe in: values that define the ambitions we set, the choices we make, and the relationships we choose. In The Values Compass, Dr. Mandeep Rai shows how the countries ...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr
Why is my team underperforming and what can I do about it? This week we are talking to Anne Sugar about what characterizes underperforming teams and what can you if you find yourself leading or operating within a team that isn’t up to scratch. With all the material out there today about high-performing teams it seems like we have left out the reality that not all teams are high performing. Whilst there may be tonnes of material available that gives us insights into how to maintain or optimise te...
Feb 07, 2023•41 min
