Building Better Humans Project

A review of all the past episodes and collated all the take away's.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What would be the one thing you would do that would leave a lasting change in the World? It might not be what you think but see if you agree by the end..... and I use fleas to relate the story. Check it out to see how that fits in. :-)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 09 - Phil DiBella - King of Coffee & Culture This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Phil DiBella - the mastermind behind the DiBella Coffee brand. Phil is an amazing building of culture in the workplace and within teams. He sits on numerous boards, helps out many charities and has sponsored me daughter Alyssa Azar for years so we have a lot of connection points. On top of that he has passion for the sport of boxing like myself. I chose Phil because he is an amazing communicator and really gets his points across in a way that you can helped but be inspired. Bio: He’s one of BRW’s most celebrated entrepreneurs, a philanthropist and one of Australia’s most passionate businessmen. His love affair with coffee and natural people skills have revolutionised the coffee industry. His name is Phillip Di Bella, and he’s the face behind the ever growing, always changing Di Bella Coffee. Phillip’s lifelong passion for coffee began when he was a small boy in his family’s Brisbane home. A budding barista from a young age, his skills led to a career at Brisbane’s landmark Cosmopolitan Café. He backed his flair for business with a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Griffith University to ensure the best was still to come for this promising entrepreneur. In 2002, Phillip launched Di Bella Coffee. A keen observer of people, Phillip was dissatisfied with the level of customer service in the industry and was convinced he had something better to offer. He leased a roaster to craft the first of his exceptional signature blends that have become integral to the global brand Di Bella Coffee is today. He worked hard to promote and share his innovation and vision, initially going door to door to attract clients.. His passion and dedication saw him set up his HQ in Bowen Hills – a new landmark for coffee lovers and a key player in the supply of wholesale coffee to cafes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you too old to be better? Is there such as thing as being too old to learn new things? I break down the reality of what you've actually learnt in the first 20 - 40 years of your life.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 08 - Steve Keil - Leadership with a Laser Focus This week I interview one of the best leaders I have personally met. Steve Keil has a relaxed and yet strong leadership style and has a great skill in follow a vision - and what a big vision it is, as he leads the biggest franchise/group in his field in Australia and New Zealand - The Laser Plumbing and Electrical Group. Bio: Steve Keil has spent his career in trade related businesses. His first decade in the workforce was as an electrical contractor before he moved into the corporate world and worked his way up to senior executive roles with one of the leading electrical wholesaling networks. In January 2004 Steve risked it all by leaving his well-paid executive position and founded Laser Plumbing & Electrical in Australia. Laser now has over 130 Electrical and Plumbing contracting companies in their network, employing over 1500 people. Although Laser is a franchise, their values are such that they refer to their franchisees as Members. Laser values a 'servant leadership' model, whereby Laser believes their success will come from first assisting their Members to be successful. Steve is driven by a strong sense of social responsibility, evidenced by Laser's fundraising efforts for beyondblue (over $200,000 in just over a year), and their annual Taskforce, where Laser Members and their employees turn their skills to assist children's charities. Steve also has a passion for assisting Laser's Members to redefine their businesses to best serve the owner and their goals.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we ask are you committed or just interested in your goals? There's a big difference and I will use the analogy of Herman Cortes three words that changed the course of history in 1519 - Burn the Boats  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 07 - Damien Thomlinson - from Afghanistan to Kokoda and amazing experiences in between. This week I interview another soldier, that's two weeks straight. Damien Thomlinson really is one out of the box. A Special Forces soldier that lost both of his legs in an IED blast in Afghanistan but didn't let that hold him back. He went on to compete on the World stage in snow boarding, crossed the Kokoda Track in PNG (yes I was there and witnessed this amazing feat) and has even acted in a film directed by Mel Gibson. It's very easy to give up in life when things don't go to plan. We've all had those days and wanted to quit, well i promise after you listen to this podcast with Damien, you will never have that thought again. The mind is stronger than the body will ever be. Bio: The story of Damien Thomlinson, an Australian veteran of the war in Afghanistan, is one that continues to evolve and inspire people around the world. Inspired by the military history of his Grandfather, Damien joined the Australian Defence Force and at the age of just 24 achieved his dream of becoming a Commando. This elite group is tasked with the most physically demanding, mentally challenging and dangerous roles in the armed forces, often behind enemy lines. It was while serving in Afghanistan with the 2nd Commando Regiment that Thomlinson’s life was changed forever. In April 2009, whilst on night patrol in Southern Afghanistan, Damien’s unit drove over an improvised Taliban bomb. Damien suffered horrendous injuries in the explosion, which resulted in both of his legs being amputated. The damage to his body was so severe his medical team claim it is a miracle he wasn’t killed. In fact there were many times throughout his immediate treatment and beyond that medical staff did not think he would pull through. Most people could not imagine recovering and moving on from something as debilitating as the loss of two limbs – but Damien isn’t most people, and giving up is not in his nature. Instead of sinking into depression and retreating from the world, Thomlinson decided to treat the loss of his legs as another challenge to be overcome, a challenge that would forever change his life. With no time for self-pity, Damien threw himself into his rehabilitation and set about re-claiming his life, on his terms – a testament to his incredible drive and determination. With a great deal of commitment and hard work he taught himself to walk again with state of the art prosthetic legs. His inspirational mission has seen him undertake challenges that would faze an able-bodied person, let alone someone with prosthetic legs. He has participated in the TARGA Tasmania classic car rally to raise funds, and has even walked the demanding Kokoda Track – a 96km trek through the jungles of Papua New Guinea. Damien walked Kokoda to remember his best friend Private Scott Palmer, who was tragically killed in a helicopter crash one week before returning home to Australia. Private Palmer’s father walked with Thomlinson to honour his son’s memory. A keen surfer prior to his injuries, Damien took up snowboarding as part of his personal challenges during rehabilitation, and in 2011 competed with four other ADF members in the US Marine Corps Paralympic Trials. In 2012 he declared his next challenge – to represent Australia as a snowboarder in the 2014 Winter Paralympics to be held in Russia. He also continues his fundraising initiatives for Legacy, the Commando Welfare Trust and other organisations aimed at raising awareness and funds for injured soldiers and their families. Damien’s triumph against adversity, his positive attitude and ambition for the future has seen him become an inspiration to many. Above all, Thomlinson’s incredible journey stands as proof that no challenge is too great and that the ANZAC spirit truly is alive and well. His next chapter continues to be written as an aspiring Paralympian. You can get in touch with Damien via http://damienthomlinson.com/ &...

This is the first episode in the Building Better Humans Project Podcast - Mid-Week Motivation. This episode sets the ground rules for what you can expect from me in this series and also what I expect from you. Especially if you truly want to achieve great things in 2016 and beyond. This episode finishes with four simple steps to achieving your goals.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 06 - Ritchie Gibson - From Clinically Dead to Business Success This week I interviewed a former soldier, Physical Training Instructor, Business Owner, Entrepreneur and now a motivational speaker and best selling author of Be You, Be Great. Ritchie and I worked together in the Army and even deployed on active service together back in the 1990's. He is easily the most motivated individual that I know and has a never say die attitude. There are so many lessons from Ritchie in this podcast, I know for sure that you will love this episode. He was once pronounced dead after a car accident and yet still went on to achieve some amazing things. Bio: Ritchie Gibson grew up in housing commission and a working-class environment. His journey from inauspicious beginnings whilst witnessing alcohol and drug abuse and violence on a regular basis educated him not to be a victim of his circumstances and surroundings, but instead to learn from these crucial life lessons and to push himself to finding his passion in educating, inspiring, and motivating others. His presentations evoke the audience to look at themselves and realize that they have their own skill set – their own strong suit – and that they are more intelligent than they give themselves credit for. Ritchie is an inspirational leader, motivator and educator. The consistent message back from hundreds of global speaking events is that Ritchie will inspire your audience to feel more confident as a high-quality leader. Ritchie spent 12 years in the Australian Army winning awards and accreditations for outstanding service. He also received three military medals for active duty. He draws on his background and experiences to touch and empower his audience and is the reason why attendees are still talking about his talks several years down the track. The author of the top-selling motivational/self-help book entitled, Be You. Be Great. has propelled him into the international spotlight and become a valued contributor and confidant to numerous senior executives and industry leaders alike. Now based in Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, he travels the country providing motivational and goal-setting solutions to corporate businesses, industry leaders, sports stars, and anyone who wants to improve their performance and is in need of motivation. You can get in touch with Ritchie via http://beyoubegreat.com.au/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 05 - Steve Claydon - Best Selling Author, In Demand Consultant and he's Only Just Getting Started This week I interviewed a young and ambitious go-getter by the name of Steve Claydon. Steve is a best selling author of three books with one on the way. He runs a VBlog called TGIT - Thank God It's Today. Steve also runs a consulting firm - Equip Consulting which specialises in training sales people to become sales legends. He's a public speaker, set up and owns Habitat - Toowoomba's first co-working space so you can hire a board room and have your meetings out of the office and after this podcast was recorded he even bought into a hip cafe called Bunker Espresso. There is seriously nothing this guy can't do but even more than that Steve has an infectious energy and belief in all people. This is a podcast that you will gain so much from so without further ado - here's the podcast. Bio: Steve Claydon is a #1 Best Selling Author of the 'Diary of a S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Driven Kid', 'Sales Juice - A Concentrated and Complete Selling System', and Children's Author of 'Sammy the Salmon - Go Against The Flow'. Motivational Sales Training is Steve's core business, which consists of the perfect combination of personal development (mindset) and professional development (skill set) to allow Sales Professionals, Business Owners, and Entrepreneurs to set new sales records time and time again. This is outworked through his revolutionary selling system (The Foresight Selling System) and the Predictable Sales Academy. This very system has allowed Steve to perform at the highest level, winning consecutive National Sales Awards whilst working in the automotive industry and now has been taught to hundreds of businesses across Australia. Steve is also the Founder and Owner of Habitat Coworking, an exclusive, creative hub for Executives and Entrepreneurs to meet, think, create, and produce. You can get in touch with Steve via http://www.steveclaydon.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I interview Gold Coast Real Estate Agent with Coastal Harcourts - Tina Sander. Let me tell you Tina is a ball of energy to say the least and her energy is contagious. Tina left a safe and well respected position in Harcourts Corporate Office and went all in to pursue her passion as an agent. She explains why she doesn't believe in a Plan B and her mindset to ensure she succeeded. Bio: Both Tina Sander's career in Real Estate and her life in general have been defined by a tremendous work ethic and discipline towards whatever it is she is setting out to achieve. Tina possesses a high level of energy and an infectious personality.... and this combined with her disciplined approach to business and life brings a formidable advantage to those that she works alongside. Tina believes that her laser like focus and passion for life have also proven to be another advantage and a priceless asset to not only her clients, but herself an dyer team. A very proud Gold Coast resident, Tina prides herself on being able to deliver a level of service to her clients that will ensure they feel supported, comfortable and informed enough to make quality decisions when buying or selling a home. Her very personable nature, combined with her level of professionalism will ensure she consistently works towards the best possible outcome, paving the way for long term, successful and enjoyable relationships. You can get in touch with Tina via www.coastal.com.au  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alyssa is Australia's most experienced young adventurer having crossed the Kokoda Track at just 8 years old, the youngest person to do so at that time. She has climbed in South America, Africa, numerous times in Nepal and has made two attempts to climb Mt Everest in 2014 and 2015 when tragedy struck. She is heading back in 2016. I ask her about the mindset it takes to overcome setbacks and challenges and how she keeps on track. You can follow Alyssa at www.alyssaazar.com.au  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the first episode of the Building Better Humans Project. This week I am interviewing Ving Giang an amazing Australian Magician who specialises in teaching business and communication through the use of magic. Check out his website here: http://www.vinhgiang.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.