Ando & Co

45. Developing the Mental Fortitude to Get Back Up by Chris Andersen

It's not every day you get to meet a rocket scientist but I was lucky to live in the same building as one! After a few interesting chats about space in the lift, we decided it was time to record a podcast. In the weeks after we spoke, Jodi launched her business, Rocket Fast Drones. I hope you enjoy this very inspiring chat with Joni Sytsma, the rocket scientist who grew up and studied in Florida but is well on her way to achieving her combined goals of drawing more young people into STEM while making Australia a better place, right here from Brissie :)

43. Own Your Everest. by Chris Andersen

42. Go Slow Guided Journey by Chris Andersen

41. Why is it so important to show up as yourself? by Chris Andersen

40. Become a Master by Chris Andersen

39. There's no shame in just being you... by Chris Andersen

Could the big Cookie be the funniest man in Brisbane? He's certainly up there!

a little bit more about me...

Richard Bandler, one of the creators of NLP wrote the script for this Hypnosis and I've read it from one of his books. Within about 15 minutes you'll be feeling more relaxed, happy and confident. Enjoy :)

Scotty Bould was early onto the FIFO scene in Queensland and was quick to decide that he could turn his extra cash into some lucrative investments to setup his future for him and his wife, Candice, who was previously on the podcast.

Candice Bould created The Lounge & Co in 2015 to build an environment where the best of hair, service and luxury can meet and you can benefit from a better overall hair experience. Designing all three salons herself, Candice has created a landscape where great hair is non-negotiable, while the well-appointed interiors and design features transforms a routine hair appointment into an enticing experience. Not to mention, the salons combine some of the most talented hairdressers in the business. I was able to sit down with Candice alongside her two Frenchies at her home in Wynnum to tell her story of 27 years in hairdressing and her 3 salons in Newstead, West End and Ormiston. I met Candice through her husband, Scotty, when we worked together at Ray White Bulimba. Scotty does plenty of the work behind the scenes in the business in fixing computer systems, marketing and even chat bots to help the business run more smoothly. Like the partner of any small business owner will attest, it's a team effort, and I can guarantee you that this is a formidable team. But enough about Scotty, this is Candice's story so I'll let her do the talking.

As the host of Beers With Mates, I get to meet a wide range of lovely, exciting, interesting people. I was fortunate to sit down with Paul this week to walk through all the ups and downs of his adventurous story over the last 60+ years. We covered a helluva lot of ground, as below: Growing up in Sydney; His overseas travel adventures in his 20s; A career of leading high performing sales teams; Fathering 3 beautiful children then going through a divorce in his 60s; Managing mental health issues within the family; Fostering new friendships and relationships after divorce; and Rebuilding his life and considering career changes in his 60 when many other people are considering slowing down for retirement. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it.

Bernie Kelly is one of the fantastic people I've been able to meet through Beers With Mates. He's had a really interesting life as a coach, facilitator and father and we speak about a mix of these on the podcast. He leads people on treks all over the world, including Everest Base Camp, runs his own podcast called A Journey With Bernie, works with businesses and individuals as a coach and is also in the process of writing a book. There's lots to learn on this episode, especially about relationships and rebuilding after divorce. I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast almost as much as I enjoyed recording it.

31 - Owning Your Story by Chris Andersen

30 - How to Help Someone Feel Happier by Chris Andersen

29 - How to Manage Your Mood by Chris Andersen

28 - How to Become More Self-Sufficient by Chris Andersen

27 - How to Rebuild Confidence After a Breakup by Chris Andersen

26 - How to Turn a Stranger into a Friend by Chris Andersen