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Damien Fitzpatrick is a Former NSW Waratah (72 games), he also played in France, and he was the Head of the Rugby Union Players Association 2019-20.
Damien is described as âA hard worker who leads by exampleâ.
Damien is famous for coming back from injuries that most players never recover from, and he has been described as the embodiment of âGritâ. Damien underwent three knee reconstructions. He was advised against playing rugby again, however he fought his way back into the Australian system after rebuilding his career in Lyon, France.
Following retirement, Damien is the Founder of PILLAR Performance. Where, considering his history of injuries, a lot of the companyâs products focus on joint health, flexibility, and longevity.
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Damien continues to grow and develop PILLAR Performance. He is driven by the need to help educate people on the need for micronutrition in high-performance with the help of his team of experts. His desire is to have this element of sports nutrition become as highly regarded as its macro counterpart.
As an athlete, Damien had been using supplements of all sorts from a young age. After several knee surgeries, turning to fish oil was extremely beneficial, allowing him to play much longer than his body should have allowed. Damien came to see that macro-nutrition (protein powder etc) was developed and packaged for elite use, while micro-nutrition was not. It gave him the inspiration to address this gap in the market.
Damienâs major injuries in the early stages of his career taught him hard personal lessons. As an athlete, you're only as good as your body allows you to be and unfortunately for a long time, Damienâs was failing him. The disappointment of back-to-back Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears is difficult to put into words, Damien has learned a lot about himself.
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Damien retired last year after playing 73 matches for the Waratahs and is now doing some very innovative things in the clean sport space which has seen him partner with the likes of the Broncos, Roosters and GWS Giants already.
His sports micronutrients range PILLAR Performance is not only getting recognition for being HASTA certified, but also for their innovations. Their MOTION ARMOUR product for example uses a patented eggshell membrane formula to help protect and defend joints.
His career for the Waratahs alone spanned over a decade, with stints in France for both Stade Francais and Lyon.
He is also infamous for a series of injuries and subsequent comebacks â including three ACL tears. He may also be the only professional rugby player to have come back from a tibial osteotomy â a six hour surgical procedure with an eccentric French surgeon that left him with metal in his leg and no idea as to whether he would be able to play again. Damien returned and played for seven years following this procedure.
Damien Fitzpatrickâs Book recommendation
The Messy Middle by Scott Belsky â âFinding your way through the most crucial part of any bold project or new ventureâ
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Fiona is the founder of Skinstitut and she developed the company to become one of the most successful professional skincare brands in Australian history. Skinstitut was subsequently sold in 2017, along with sister company, Laser Clinics Australia to KKR, one of the worldâs largest private equity groups. Fiona then went on to launch Vita-sol in 2018.
Fiona Tuck is known as the âmyth busterâ of the health and beauty world, Fiona is an Author, Nutritional Medicine Practitioner, Skincare Expert, member of the British Dermatological Nursing Group and an accredited member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
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Fionaâs extensive experience in the professional skincare industry includes roles as International Training Manager for Dermalogica, Corporate Trainer for Aspect and Cosmedix Cosmeceuticals, Managing Director of Skinstitut and founder of Vita-sol prebiotic beauty food. Her experience ranges from nutritionist, clinic owner, industry educator to skincare product innovation and development culminating in both brand and company development.
Fionaâs smart, savvy and intuitive approach to business led her to launch and successfully grow Skinstitut, an Australian professional corrective skincare range. The Skinstitut concept of using therapeutic dosages of active ingredients minus the misleading marketing claims and astronomical mark up of regular professional skincare was an industry first, causing major disruption within the skincare arena. This resulted in a call for ingredient transparency, lower professional skincare prices and rapid consumer growth.
Fiona launched Vita-sol in 2018 with a mission to support skin health and well-being with the highest quality natural ingredients without the use of synthetic vitamin supplements, fillers or excipients. Fiona believes in a no-nonsense approach to health and well-being and is passionate about bringing transparency and integrity into the skincare and wellness industry. She devotes the majority of her time presenting on skincare and nutrition, media commentary, TV and running her beauty food range Vitaâsol www.vita-sol.com
Fiona Tuckâs Book recommendation
Fiber Fuelled by Doctor Will Bulsiewicz - The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome
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Yen Japney is a Melbourne based entrepreneur who launched her third business, Curves Sculpting while in the midst of Melbourne lockdown and her business has been regularly doubling its turnover.
Yen Japney took everything she learned from her previous entrepreneurial business experiences to create Curves Sculpting and she focuses on giving maximum value whilst constantly improving the business to make a difference.
Yen works in the highly competitive world of fashion and constantly strives to help make women feel their best through using the Curves Sculpting Products.
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Yenâs ethos is âComplexity is the enemy of execution, keep it simpleâ. Hiring high quality staff has helped Jen learn to confidently delegate tasks so she can focus on the bigger picture. When developing, promoting and market testing products her aim is to keep it simple, and avoid the temptation to over complicate a product or an idea.
Yen focusses on having the correct mindset and the âGet It Doneâ attitude. She has developed a capable team of supportive people around her and appreciates people who challenge her ideas to strive and improve the products and processes. She believes in never giving up and in developing true resilience.
Yen Japneyâs Book recommendation
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
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Fred is the co-founder of Finder, a global personal finance comparison website, which attracts over 10 million visitors each month. Fred has over 400 staff across six offices, and Finder operates in over 80 countries, worldwide.
Fred Schebesta is an international speaker, serial entrepreneur, advisor, award-winning digital marketer, author, media commentator and mentor.
In addition to the success of Finder.com, Fred led the launch of cryptocurrency brokerage HiveEx.com in 2018, which traded over $100 million in its first year.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast, Fred Shebesta talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about his unique work ethic, thinking outside the box, segmented sleeping, developing discipline and the drive to constantly innovate and reinvent himself and his business.
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As one of Australiaâs most successful entrepreneurs, Fred has countless accolades to his name, including
Entrepreneur of the Year by Blockchain Australia Industry Awards 2019,Blockchain Australia Fellow 2019,three prestigious awards in 2017 by global professional services company, EY,including Entrepreneur of the Year,Fred Schebesta was also awarded ADMA Australian Young Direct Marketer of the Year back in 2006.Fred does things differently and has been on a journey of self-discovery. He is a natural disrupter to his core. He talks about the power of disruption as well as the potential danger that faces the disruptor.
Fred Schebestaâs Book recommendations
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Zero to One by Peter Thiel
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Brianne West is the founder of the worldâs most sustainable beauty brand, Ethique. She is on a mission to rid the world of plastic waste.
Brianne is a qualified biologist; she started her business by creating solid beauty bars in her kitchen in 2012. She has built Ethique from the ground up, with the global brand now valued at more than $100 million, and 20% of its net profit is donated to worthy causes each year.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast, Brianne West talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about how she created her business from the ground up. She talks of the frustration that led her to develop unique products, get noticed by the likes of Britney Spears and Ashton Kutcher and fund growth through successful crowdfunding.
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Brianne West is one of the most principled and single-minded businesspeople in the Southern Hemisphere. Her non-negotiable, personal value system, and intensity of purpose has led to her incredible success.
Brianne has always been clear about wanting Ethique to be sustainable in every possible meaning of the word. She is one of those rare people who âwalks the talkâ in both her personal and business life. Her personal ethics and priorities are embedded within every aspect of the Ethique brand.
Last year Brianne and her brand Ethique won five major awards, including Ernst & Youngâs âYoung Entrepreneur of the Yearâ
Ethique has prevented more than 8 million plastic bottles from being made and disposed of in landfill since it began operating in 2012 â this is a recent milestone achievement.
Brianne has a goal to see Ethique be âsustainable from every possible definition of the word and an inspiration to other businesses that you can be environmentally proactive while being financially sustainable.â
Ethiqueâs future goal is to prevent the use of 50 million plastic bottles by 2025.
She believes sustainable business makes for better business, as she continues to be a shining example to other companies that you can be environmentally proactive, while being financially sustainable.
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Ethique manufactures beauty products with a twist. Unique in the world, all products are made in solid form, including shampoos, conditioners, moisturisers, and face, body and bath
products.
Why solid? As the bars contain no water, they are free from preservatives, formaldehyde, sodium lauryl sulphate and other undesirable ingredients. Solid also means there are no wasteful jars or
bottles â bars are sold in water-soluble paper making them 100% waste-free. The result is biodegradable, concentrated products that are truly sustainable. The range is also made with organic ingredients, certified cruelty-free and climate neutral and made from ethically sourced ingredients.
Ethique bars last for several months each, but most importantly, produce excellent results. This is proven by their strong brand and social media following, loyal customers, and outstanding reviews.âI started Ethique out of frustration for the abhorrent amount of waste created by the cosmetics industry, and in particular, the amount of plastic and waste created by our bathroom essentials. I figured out that up to 95% of your bottle of conditioner is made up of water - which is just ridiculous considering you have water in your bathroom! I have always been deeply passionate about the environment and science and so I set about learning cosmetic chemistry (I was completing my Bachelor of Science at university at the time) and looked to formulate a solid shampoo. I figured that switching to a solid product would be the answer not only to the water waste issue, but also plastic wasteâ. Brianne West
Ethique are now in over 2500 retailers in sixteen countries across the world, from Japan and Australia, to the USA and Hong Kong.
https://ethique.com
Brianne Westâs Book recommendations
Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvellous Materials That shape our Man -Made World by Mark Miodownik
Liquid Rules: The Delightful and Dangerous Substances That Flow through Our Lives by Mark Miodownik
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Jon Gregory is a high-frequency trader, physicist and father of three from Perth, West Australia. Jon is an expert who writes algorithms for financial markets. In his downtime he trained weights. While doing so, he developed an algorithm on weight training which has led to the creation of the ultimate smart exercise device, the V FORM Trainer from Vitruvian FORM.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast Jon Gregory talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about how Jon came up with the idea for Vitruvian FORM; the technology behind it and what it does; the challenges of developing and creating a physical product and the importance of resistance training, particularly for the over 35âs to reverse aging-induced loss of muscle mass and to prevent injuries.
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Jon decided to get into the fitness space because he saw an opportunity to combine hardware and elements of the software that he had spent years developing in his role in the financial markets developing specialised algorithms. Jon has used his unique skill set to solve problems and create a solution that is more effective and so less time consuming for busy people.
The V FORM Trainer works with an algorithm that knows your strength and automatically adapts to it. This way it challenges you to always do your best and makes you work harder and more efficient while working out for a shorter term.
Jon has overcome challenges to get his product to where it is today. Jon tells the story of one of his first demonstrations that did not go quite as planned. Now, having overcome early stage production challenges, the next phase is to launch Vitruvian FORM internationally.
*Vitruvian means âperfect formâ
https://vitruvian.me
Jon Gregoryâs book recommendations
The Bible
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
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Pauline Nguyen is one of Australiaâs most successful entrepreneurs. Pauline has a high-performing Western business background combined with touch of Eastern spirituality. She has a unique story; she escaped Vietnam on a boat and survived a Thai refugee camp. Pauline has overcome a tough start to transform to success by re-engineering her beliefs, questioning the status quo and tackling cultural norms.
Pauline is the founder and owner of Red Lantern, the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world. She is the Author of the bestsellers, Secrets of the Red Lantern and The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur and in 2012, Pauline and Red Lantern won the Australian Telstra Business Award.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast Pauline Nguyen talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about her latest book, The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur - The 7 Secrets to Becoming Fearless, Stress Free and Unshakable in Business and In Life. They also talk about Paulineâs unique ability to get her clients fast results through the Semantic, Somatic, Soul-matic processes.
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Pauline Nguyen is regularly called an Outlier, Maverick and Disruptor. She is the author of the critically acclaimed best-selling memoir, Secrets of the Red Lantern. Pauline is a sought after also a speaker, with the skills to connect wither audience and her clients in a profound way, she is inspiration with substance.
Pauline has a genuine desire to see more people activate their true human potential to help alleviate suffering. To assist people to find their power.
Pauline is a woman who will change the way you see the world.
Pauline Nguyenâs book recommendations
The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur by Pauline Nguyen.
Thick Face Black Heart by Ching Ning Chu
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Christy Whitman is a Transformational Leader, Celebrity Coach and the New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Having It All. Christy has appeared on "Today" and The Morning Show and her work has been featured in People Magazine, Seventeen, Womanâs Day, Hollywood Life and Teen Vogue, among others.
Christy is the CEO and founder of the Quantum Success Learning Academy & the Quantum Success Coaching Academy, a 12-month Law of Attraction coaching certification program.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast Christy Whitman talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about the three habitual emotions that block us from creating what we want. Christy describes how to get clear in our goals and the keys to manifesting what we want.
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Christy wants to bring her message to millions of people! www.christywhitman.com
Christy believes that many people argue for their limitations and it is truly from our beliefs that we create our future. Christy has helped thousands of people worldwide to achieve their goals through her empowerment seminars, speeches, coaching sessions and products.
Christyâs life-changing message reaches over 200,000 people a month and her work has been promoted by and featured with esteemed authors and luminaries such as Marianne Williamson, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Marci Shimoff, Brian Tracy, Neale Donald Walsch, Abraham-Hicks, and Louise Hay. She currently lives in Arizona with her husband, Frederic, and their two boys, Alexander and Maxim.
Christy Whitmanâs book recommendation
Ask and it is Given, by Esther and Jerry Hicks
The Art of Having It All, by Christy Whitman
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Trent Knox is a World, Australian, and NSW IronMan medallist. He started a running club at Bronte beach almost four years ago and named it THE 440! It is now a growing community with almost 20 clubs nationally and internationally
Todd Liubinskas is the Fitness Director of Men's Health Australia, a former First Grade rugby union player who is also a founding director of the 440 Run Club.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast Trent and Todd talk with our host, Oliver Freer, about 4.am wakeups, cold showers, body maintenance, the 440, the importance of community and the power of Vedic meditation.
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Todd has spent time in brands such as Reebok, BodyScience, AlphaFit, and most recently Lululemon as an Ambassador for the brand. Along with his two fellow Directors, he created CSP GYM in 2014, a community-based training facility in the Inner West, where he also founded a Charity with his Mother Vicki, assisting adults with varied abilities move and understand health and fitness.
Trent is a Bondi local and ex-real estate agent of 15 years who chose to follow his passion for fitness and made the switch. Trent is a former Surf Life Saving Competitor, World, Australian, NSW IronMan medallist. Trent has been a high-level Personal Trainer, since 2016 and also founded the 440 Club in 2016.
Trent Knoxâ book recommendation
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Todd Liubinskas book recommendations
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
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Simon Micarone has a Bachelor of Management and Marketing. He ended up in TV. Worked in music video production before falling into experiential marketing for video game companies. He spent nearly 10 years building a marketing agency before exiting and starting the journey for something that had more impact on society. He is the Founder of the newest probiotic shot drink to hit the market: Tummify!
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast Simon talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about Life as a series of chapters, connecting the dots, the desire to align business focus with a sense of purpose and social impact and what it takes to be a company founder.
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Simon has a thirst for learning and has developed the habits and practices that surround that.
Simon is genuinely excited about the opportunities created by technology, science and food convergence. Simon wants to create the Leading Food-as-Medicine brand in Australia. He loves it when a customer says the product has helped with a condition that they had been struggling with for some time.
Sold in Harris Farm stores, Tummify is scientifically formulated to transform a personâs gut, by giving the perfect daily dose of probiotics designed to balance the good bacteria from the bad and maintain a healthy microbiome.
Simon is a marketing executive with over 15 yearsâ experience working across a range of household brand names. His work has specifically focused on video games, technology and media companies across Europe, Australia and North America.
During his career, he helped guide Seven Network Adelaide to No. 1 in the ratings for three consecutive years. While in Europe he has worked for MTV and was the head of the start-up team for PMC the first western music channel broadcast into Iran.He is focused on developing and growing Tummify, the newest probiotic shot drink.
Book Recommendation
The Alchemist by Paul Coelho
The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho that was first published in 1988. Originally written in Portuguese, it became a widely translated international bestseller. The Alchemist has inspired a devoted following around the world. The story is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.
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Adala Bolto, has a strong passion and dedication to fitness lifestyle with more than fourteen years in the fitness industry. Adalo has excelled in her career as a personal trainer and popular group fitness instructor.
In July 2017, equipped with a clear vision for a scalable franchise model and a strong business plan, Adala pitched her idea to investors to launch ZADI. Shortly after launching the first two ZADI studios in Sydney, ZADI has created an outstanding reputation for a unique member experience.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast Adala talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about ZADIâs purpose. Adala discusses the importance of being authentic and open, the uniqueness of the female fitness industry, the challenge of recruiting and retaining the right people, taking personal responsibility, solving problems and getting sh*t done!
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Adala uses traditional fitness systems that work and in addition has developed her own tailored programs for one on one and group training sessions, specifically for female clients.
Leveraging her industry experience as well as her business acumen and entrepreneurial skills, she joined Fernwood, as a club manager in 2014, and went on to become a franchisee. She then saw a gap in the Australian market for bespoke fitness programs. Her programs target women who want a more specialised approach and a unique experience whilst training with likeminded strong women.
With her ZADI business, she is embarking on an exciting and ambitious course. However, there is no doubt that under the direction of Adala Bolto, with her charisma, leadership ability and problem solving skills, the business will be a huge ongoing success.
Book recommendation
Fusion by Denise Lee Yohn
How Integrating Brand and Culture Powers the World's Greatest Companies
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Dean Evans played professionally at Perth Glory. He made his senior debut for Perth Glory on 24 January 2009 against Queensland Roar. He has played for a number of state league teams where his passion for football turned into his business venture of opening a leading soccer training facility in Perth, The Fotball Centre.
The Football Centre offers a unique indoor space for Perth local footballers, social teams, female football players, parents and even youth from two years old. The Football Centre is the first of its kind in Perth. A unique indoor training, development and tournament facility.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast Dean talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about how the idea came about, the process of starting a business from scratch, his vision for the future, and overcoming personal setbacks in sport. Dean is young, honest, straightforward, driven, well organised and philosophical.
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Enthusiastic, approachable and an extremely knowledgeable youth development coach, Dean has over eight years of experience with clubs, schools and private companies. Having coached players of all different ages and abilities, Dean is capable of getting the best out of all footballers he works with.
A successful playing career has seen Dean play in Europe, Asia, hometown A-League side Perth Glory and now locally in the WANPL, as captain for Floreat Athena. Dean is fully aware of the different pathways available to young Perth players and encourages all footballers to have no regrets when they leave The Football Centre. Finding the balance between having fun and pushing players out of their comfort zone, Dean's passion and love for the game is contagious. More than just a coach, Dean takes great pride in establishing lasting relationships with players and acts as a fantastic role model both on and off the pitch.
Dean Evansâ Podcast recommendation
The Gary Vee audio experience with Gary Vaynerchuck
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William Cook is the Co-founder of Ocean Australia Suncare & Harvest Box. William was born in Australia, raised in Singapore for 5 years, lived in the UK for 3.
William has worked for large and small companies across senior roles in sales and marketing. He finally left Oracle to start his first business. He launched a second business the day his first child was born (he is now 9).
Harvest Box (âbetter-for-you snacking productsâ) is now ranged across 4,000 stores including Coles, Costco, Coles Express, WH Smith, Jetstar, Virgin and exported to 7 countries through retailers like Walmart in China and Starbucks in Philippines.
With the success of Harvest Box, and the relationships built, William has now launched Ocean Australia Sunscreen targeting a natural mineral based sunscreen that is better for the skin and is reef safe. Launched in October 2019 the products are stocked in over 800 stores including Priceline and Amcal.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast Richard talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about âwhy you know you will start a businessâ as well as discussing how data is king. The two also converse about the importance of being cautious of expert advice.
More about William Cook
William believes that you can plan, strategise and search for trends but you can't force an opportunity. Research, and more importantly awareness of where the market is going, will allow you to find a great opportunity in the sea of average opportunities. For Richard it was seeing the growth and change in manufacturing technologies in natural Sunscreen protection.
William is an avid planner â he believes in the importance of planning; knowing that as much as possible has been prepared and therefore being able to accept the failures that will inevitably come.
William talks about a major failure - being dropped from Jetstar onboard menu after two years. However, William learnt to control the frustration, and re-built the relationship and so two years later are back onboard again with a product that is doing extremely well. William believes persistence will be rewarded.
William Cookâs book recommendations
Anything by Richard Branson!
Losing My Virginity: How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way
Screw It, Let's Do It
Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won't Teach You at Business School
Finding My Virginity: The New Autobiography
Screw Business as Usual
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Richard Jeffares loved craft beer until he was diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2015. Living on a strict gluten free diet, he couldnât find the quality and variety of craft beer heâd fallen in love with, in Australia.
He feared heâd never do a tasting paddle with mates again!
On a road trip through America he discovered brewers making gluten free beer that was just as good, if not better, than the beers he remembered.
Richard returned home inspired and launched TWĂBAYS Brewing Co in 2017.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast Richard talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about how he got started, the specifics of working within his chosen niche, craft beer, the Gluten Free Market, the importance of research, paying attention to the details and the challenges of creating a new recognisable brand.
More about Richard Jeffares
Richard Jeffares has strong commercial expertise with over 25 yearsâ experience in general management roles, with well-developed skills in management, business development, finance and team relationships. He now applies all of those skills to his passion project - TWĂBAYS Brewing Co.
During his career, Richard has been involved in many different types of businesses, including importing (steel industry), manufacturing (electronic switches), professional services (IT, engineering and project management) and retail (bulky goods). Each business is unique but has many similar issues and impediments. The initial success of TWĂBAYS Brewing Co is part due to Richard's broad business experience.Richard Jeffares book recommendation
Sucking the Marrow Out of Life: The John Maclean Story by John MacLean and Paul Connolly
After a near-fatal accident in 1988 left him paraplegic, John Maclean established a set of goals during his 4-month recuperation period. John went on to conquer some of the sporting world's most gruelling challenges, including the Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon, the English Channel swim and the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
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James Bradshaw started a paddleboard business with sales and school hire which became one of the largest in New Zealand. James was then headhunted to become Managing Director of Red Paddle Australia and moved back to Perth with the role.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast James talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about his passion for all things paddle boarding. They cover the Red Paddle company history as well as paddle boarding history. James explains his goal to get as many people as possible into the great outdoors and paddle boarding.
More about James Bradshaw
James moved from UK to Australia in 1986 to follow his passion for outdoor sports. James is a keen paddleboarder, windsurfer, snowboarder, mountain biker and follows rugby, AFL and most sports. He is married with a daughter.
James Bradshawâs book recommendation
John Eales; The Biography by Peter Fitzsimons
More about Red Paddle Co
Red Paddle Co-founder and former pro-windsurfer, John Hibbard, realised there might be a better way of doing things. It was 2008 and paddle boarding was just getting going. As he paddled along on a heavy composite SUP, he had an idea that it could be made better with an inflatable board.
Red Paddle Co is the #1 brand in the world for inflatable paddle boards and they are the only premium SUP brand dedicated to manufacturing inflatable SUPS.
Unlike fibreglass boards, inflatable boards allow people to access hidden waterways and adventure off the beaten track in a different way so are perfect for travelling, camping and caravanning adventures.
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Beth Borowsky has an MA in Early Childhood Education and Montessori teaching. She is a course writer, a yoga teacher of both adults and children as well as being a teacher trainer.
Beth leads a team of teachers who go into preschools and teach kids weekly yoga classes.
Beth is also the Founder of âJust Breathe Yogaâ where she teaches adult yoga - studio classes and privates; teacher trainer; she also finds time to run workshops and retreats
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast Beth talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about her vision for bringing health and wellness into every pre and primary classroom in Australia; the growth of mental health issues amongst our youth and high teacher burnout rates, and gives the best life advice for every young person.
More about Beth Borowsky
Beth has a business goal to train every teacher possible in how to easily weave yoga breath and mindfulness into the classroom every day. She wants to change the culture of schools to become âKarma Schoolsâ with âKarma Citizensâ - students who are resilient, compassionate, critical thinkers and creative learners in the classroom, school, their community and the world.
Beth is a committed student of Ana Forrest who she met at a Conference in New York City. Beth continues to study and learn. She has tenacity; good work ethic; and truly absorbs yoga into her life
Beth opens up about the failure of her first marriage and subsequent divorce. From that she learned her greatest lesson; to dig deep and to really trust herself, her strengths and her dreams.
Bethâs businessâs
www.thekarmaclass.com.au
www.justbreatheyoga.com.au
Beth Borowskyâs Book recommendations
The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr Bessel van der Kolk
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Rising Strong by Brene Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
(i.e. anything by Brene Bown!)
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Thomas Dufraisse & Eric Amiel jointly came up with the concept of BananaLab on their way back to Melbourne after spending the day surfing in Torquay. The two Frenchmen are both very active people who love travelling, the outdoors, trying new things and generally living fun, fulfilling lifestyles.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast Thomas & Eric talk with our host, Oliver Freer, about meeting whilst working for large corporations and a shared desire to do something better with their lives. They explain the disruption to the Gift Market in Australia and how they do it; how they have created a new concept in Australia. They discuss what they thought being an entrepreneur would be like and what it really is like!
More about Thomas Dufraisse & Eric Amiel
Thomas Dufraisse & Eric Amiel asked themselves the question âWhy not work for ourselves, in an industry that allows us to be happy and to make others happy?â
They agreed that they wanted to find a way to share their passion for trying new things, being active and going on adventures. BananaLab was born.
They both use extreme exercise to stay centred and focussed in a challenging stage of business start-up and a competitive market.
They are just two normal Frenchmen trying to make the difference in Australia. They started with no network and no knowledge, but we were able to build both, they try every day to get better at this!
More info on BananaLab
Eric and Thomas noticed there were no good options to offer fun experiences in Australia; going online to buy someone a $100 voucher and print it on a piece of paper to give them isnât very âsexyâ The same applies to gift cards â having the price written right there on the card is a bit of a gift killer, isnât it? They wanted to create something that would allow anyone to offer experiences in a creative way. They wanted to preserve that magical moment when you receive a gift and your eyes start sparkling, and a smile lights up your face. This is how they came up with the idea of Multi-Choice Experience Gift Boxes.
As the idea blossomed, they also wanted to create a business that was eco-friendly, supports small businesses and helps people explore the best experiences in their own community. Thatâs why the experience providers theyâve chosen to partner with are all unique â you wonât find the experiences that they offer through their gift boxes anywhere else.
This concept currently exists in Europe and has transformed the gift market in Europe. The Experience gift boxes in Europe has reached an annual turnover of 1billion euros in 2017. There is currently double-digit growth in the concept in Australia. Apparently 78% of Millennials value experiences over material possessions.
Eric Amielâs book recommendation
Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins
Thomas Dufraisseâs book recommendation
Latitude Zero: (40 000 km pour partir a la rencontre du monde) by Mike Horn
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Luke McLeod is the founder of the Soul Society and Soul Alive; a growing community of like-minded people united to live balanced, fulfilled lives.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast Luke talks with our host, Oliver Freer, about breaking down the challenges and stereotypes of meditation; why 'leaving your tribe' is important and developing positive lifelong habits to deal with stress, anxiety & depression.
More about Luke McLeod
Luke dropped out of school and joined the army for five years and then went to study business and started a team building business with his friend whilst in University. He is now in the process of writing his first book.
Luke found meditation around ten years ago and he originally used it as a tool to improve work performance. However, at the being of 2016, he experienced a series of events in a three-month period that rocked him. This included the end of ten-year relationship, a shocking business failure, a major falling out with a close friend combined with his father and his brother-in-law simultaneously being diagnosed with cancer. After the traumatic series of events he found himself at an ashram in India where he immersed himself in the different teachings and traditions of meditation.
The key lesson he learnt through the trauma and subsequent teachings is that when there's no one to turn to you can turn inwards and find everything you need. âAll the answers lay there and as long as you're still breathing you have everything you need. Everything else is just a bonus or a lessonâ.
Coming back to Australia from India, Luke has made it his mission to try and introduce meditation to as many people as possible.
Over the past four years Lukeâs guided meditations have been embraced by thousands all around the world and he has worked to bring the benefits of meditation into the corporate world including the likes of American Express, KPMG & Lululemon.
Lukeâs latest venture, Soul Alive, aims to help introduce meditation to the broader community in a convenient and relatable manner.
Luke McLeodâs Book recommendation
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
A book written in 1946 chronicling the authorâs experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camp during World War II and the key lesson he learned from surviving the trauma.
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Libby Babet is a best-selling author, speaker, TV presenter and entrepreneur.
She was recently the new trainer on Channel TENâs "The Biggest Loser: Transformed" and she is the resident personal trainer for Womenâs Fitness Magazine and the HIT Network.
Libby is joined by her husband, Justin Babet. Justin is also a co-founder of Chief Bar and Beauty Food, and the co-owner of Nurture Group.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast the couple talk with our host, Oliver Freer, about Libbyâs Health crisis that led to her intense period of research into every aspect of nutrition and her personal transformation.
Justin talks about founding, growing and selling multiple businesses, the power of mental performance training and moving from the tech world into his passion.
More about Libby and Justin Babet
Libby is the founder of two fitness businesses - female-only training community BUF Girls and athletic performance studio AGOGA in Bondi which she has recently sold.
Libby is also the co-founder of healthy snack brands Chief Bar and Beauty Food, and co-owner of Nurture Group which runs three business retreats in Fiji each year for groups of 150+ entrepreneurs and senior execs.
Previously Justin was the founder and CEO of two tech start-ups in the human capital sector - JobAdvisor which he sold in 2015 and Jobvibe which he sold in 2017.
Prior to founding and selling these businesses, Justin was a founding partner and managing director of a multi-award winning, recruitment business Xpand Group, growing the business to over 50 staff across Sydney, Melbourne and Singapore before selling to the Rubicor Group in 2007.
Justin Babetâs book recommendations
How to stay motivated by Zig Ziglar
The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterton
Libby Babetâs book recommendations
The Painted Man by Peter V. Brett
Mistborne by Brandon Sanderson
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Dr. Jaroslav Blazek (Dr Jaro) has a PhD in food science from the University of Sydney. He has been passionate about food and nutrition for as long as he can remember.
Dr Jaro moved to Australia in his early 20âs enticed by the opportunities in the nutrient science field. Since then, driven by a belief in the importance of creating high quality products, he set out on a mission to change the face of the nutricosmetic industry.
In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast, our host, Oliver Freer, talks with Dr Jaro about his frustration with the lack of good quality, scientifically proven nutricosmetic products in the Australian marketplace, such as Marine Collagen. They talk about Nutricosmetics; what they are and what they do, and Dr Jaro explains the role that marine collagen can play as a potential as an-anti-aging superfood.
More about Dr. Jaroslav Blazek
Dr Jaro set up a side business while still employed and overcame the multiple challenges that he faced. His ambitious plan is to develop a line of scientifically proven and high-quality products for Australians passionate about their health led to the creation of âThe Beauty Shakeâ.
Dr Jaro is on a mission to bring high quality healthy nutricosmetic products to Australians and beyond. The product range that includes the Beauty Shake is growing to include more weight loss and beauty products and is expanding further into sports nutrition and sports recovery areas.
His success has been largely been attributable to good old -fashioned hard work. He has established a start-up company from scratch and states âyou simply cannot count the hours you put in because you would give up. You need to be prepared to work hundreds of hours in the evenings and on the weekends with nothing in return and believe in your idea and your vision.â
Dr. Jaroslav Blazekâs book recommendation:
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss
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