Vicki Barry is a leader in Perth when it comes to planning for end of life. She found this ‘purpose’ in life by accident … literally by an accident when she was only 17 years old.

This passion has lead Vicki to become involved in the “Advance Care Planning” movement, where she teaches people how to be pro-active in carefully planning for their death. This has resulted into her setting up a Not for Profit called “The Departure Lounge”.

You can find Vicki at one of her “Perth Death Cafe” gatherings where interested people come together in a safe space to discuss everything about death and dying. Check out their Facebook page for the next event:-

https://www.facebook.com/PerthDeathCafe

Neil Harrison joined the Whitfords Sea Rescue over 6 years ago as a volunteer with the idea of just helping out the community of “boaties” on a weekend afternoon.

But never in his wildest dreams did he think he would become so involved in “emergency first response”… and even attend a fatal shark attack during his first year of volunteering.

Nick Lim openly admits at the start of this podcast, he’s been someone who’s fairly afraid of being caught out … of not knowing enough. He also says … “I’m always looking for endorsement, authority … someone to say you’re the right person”.

Yet he is recognised around town as a hustler, someone who connects people and gets things done. In fact, I first met Nick during the organisation of a massive design thinking event he was leading.

In this episode, we get to understand how this possible paradox has played out for Nick and most recently how he has done some truely significant things … things he and others least expected.

Nevellene Linquist has had a successful career in both commercial businesses and organisations in the Not for Profit sector. Over the years her professional development has enabled her to acquire new knowledge and understand interesting concepts, however a couple of years ago her participation in the 10 month long ELIAS program (Engaging Leaders Innovating Across Sectors) … changed everything.

In her own words … “I was a new person”.

This program combined the structure of the Centre for Social Impact at UWA with the internationally acclaimed Presencing Institute’s concept of Theory U, in a program of experiential and adaptive learning.

Amy and David Bandy faced a challenge many couples experience when trying to start a family…mother nature was not cooperating. The traditional approach of IVF was also not a guarantee, so Amy took it upon herself to embrace nature and all things spiritual.

She listened to family, sought advice from many experts, including practitioners from non-traditional fields … but most importantly followed her own intuition.

Justin Davies has spent his career continually trying to “keep off the rocks” whilst learning as it goes. Starting one business within weeks of the Tech Wreck in the early 2000’s and then setting up his current business Emergination in 2008 … right in the middle of the 2008 financial crash.

He honed his sales skills in the digital world right at the start of the internet era … at a time when business models were changing all the time. All trying to keep up with the continually changing technology.

As a pioneer in tech innovation in WA, Justin has played a pivotal role in shaping the local business scene and in a way that involved “just having a go” in an ever changing business environment.

The creator of Numero®, Rev. Frank Drysdale (1932-2011), was forced into early retirement in 1989 when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. One of Frank’s own remedies to this situation was to keep himself mentally fit by playing mind games, many of which involved cards. He enlisted the help of his young grandchildren to help him pass the time playing different card games.

Numero® was developed as a product of these sessions with his grandchildren, as Frank started with a simple concept and developed it into the game we now call Numero®.

A new era began in 2018 with publishing and distribution rights returning to the family fold, with their daughter, Julie, regaining control of Numero’s® future, through Independent Education and Training Pty Ltd. This company was formed to look after Numero® going forward and will cover everything Numero® related, incuding publishing, sales, distribution, marketing, professional development and the interschool competitions run in Western Australia on an annual basis.

Summer Series #2

"Be lit up" ... and ... "Find out you're enough"

Paul Price and Lisa Dobrin have become successful by clearly understanding what’s important to them.

2020 was “COVID crazy” and he we recap with excerpts from 3 episodes … from storytellers who were directly effected by COVID isolation…and away from their homes.

Each of these stories were from a time when the first wave of COVID was really taking hold in Australia and around the world.

David Bandy has been a “sparkie”, a professional cricketer, a project manager, a box breaker … but most importantly … he is a leader of men … a real community influencer. That’s why at the age of around 40 years, he has chosen to become a police officer.

The experiences in his life as a tradesman and a professional athlete had many similarities. These ultimately influenced his important decision to enter The Force.

This is a good story about a ‘good bloke’.

Simon Bowen has spent over two decades facilitating the resolution of complex issues for businesses and organisations of all sizes, across all sectors.

He is widely valued for his ability to challenge, elevate and accelerate collective thinking – bringing broad groups to clear and practical agreement.

But where did this passion and expertise come from … In this episode he reflects on his 19th Year on this planet and recent back surgery to give listeners a real insight.

Cameron Britt has been CEO of South Fremantle Football Club for 12 months and in that time has experienced an amazing season … and for many reason one he’ll never forget.

In a crazy year of disruption where the intensity was intoxicating and pressure intense, it was all worth it when The Bulldogs won the Premiership.

Renée Gardiner is redesigning mental health & supporting leaders to rise.

This story begins when Renée was preparing for open heart surgery. Since that time her life and career have been directed by the desire to do what she wants … by rebuilding her Mind…Body…and Spirit.

Her new initiative is called KŌTA, a Transformational Health & Leadership Academy for the Modern World that is changing the global face of mental health.

Paul Price has been inspired by a saying that goes something like this …

“Don’t ask what the world needs … ask what lights you up … because what the world needs is a whole bunch of people that are lit up” (sic)

As a Flow Coach, Paul now brings his world-class high performance experience together with his passion for the science of flow state to partner with others to chase & attain what truly makes them come alive.

www.inspiredpeakperformance.com/

Find his Flowcast at :- www.inspiredpeakperformance.com/the-ipp-flowcast

Alastair Mackenzie has filled his life with many things, but now has a passion to make the lives of others better.

He started the Wembley Football Club Integrated Football team and then Alastair begun working in disability sector. This experience has led him to now create a new social enterprise called Buddiup … focusing on creating social inclusion through physical activity. See www.buddiup.com.au

As he says … “They can teach us as much as we can teach them.”

Jason Milhahn dropped out of uni after 2 years and began a journey around the world.

It would see him be away from his home town for over 9 years as he pursued the dream of escape.

During this time he worked in the snow fields of Europe, Canada and the US … pursued the love of snow boarding … and immersed himself in the world of beer, cocktails and spirits. He left Australia with a dream and eventually came home with a range of skills, a lifetime of memories and stories, and a keen idea for what’s important in life.

How do you think you would cope being locked down in another state … and not being able to get home. In fact, regulations from your own home state keep you out.

Mark Gatty had a successful corporate career before he chose to go into business for himself.

BUT the change was not an obvious progression.

He went from working on doing deals in the Terrace … to owning and running an asphalt supply and lay business. What could have been more different?

For over 13 years he successfully grew the company’s goodwill and financial success on a basis of sound, yet simple, business principles, creating a loyal workforce and quality work.

Lisa is currently the CEO of the WA Aids Council and sets her daily goals to make a real difference.

BUT, the journey to this position came through a tough period for her. Being out of work before taking this role … she was financially, emotionally and professionally challenged during this period. However, Lisa was able to take meaning, inspiration and spiritual awareness from the experience, to become the inspired leader she is today.

She has words of wisdom for everyone who at some stage is challenged in their life.

Peter and Vanessa Taylor spent nearly 5 years in Shanghai, China … on a delicate work assignment.

Dealing with the cultural issues, significant commercial pressures and living away from their two teenage daughters, it was an adventure that really influenced their lives.

Peter even lost a quarter of his body weight in a personal quest for health and fitness.

Interesting times in an interesting place.