The Limitless Equation

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Tracy Hall to unpack one of the most confronting and powerful stories the podcast has featured. Tracy shares how she unknowingly entered a relationship with one of Australia’s most prolific con men - a man who fabricated his identity, manipulated her trust, and ultimately stole her life savings. What follows is not just a story of deception, but a deep exploration into human psychology, vulnerability, and the way our brains are wired to trust.Tracey breaks down how manipulation actually works, why intelligent, successful people are often targeted, and the concept of “beige flags” - the subtle warning signs we often overlook. She also shares the lessons she’s taken from the experience, including the importance of financial agency, self-awareness, and why we must change the way we talk about financial crime.This is an honest, eye-opening conversation about trust, resilience, and how one rebuilds their life financially, emotionally and psychologically. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Jodi Murray Freedman to explore the power of warmth, vulnerability, and learning to reconnect with yourself. Jodi opens up about the confidence knocks that shaped her career, including being made redundant while on maternity leave, and how that moment sparked years of self-doubt, but also resilience. She shares the realities of balancing executive leadership, motherhood, and caring for an aging parent, while navigating the internal voice that so many women carry the one that asks whether we are truly enough. It’s an honest and deeply human conversation about self-belief, the pressure women place on themselves, and the journey of learning to see yourself through the same compassionate lens you offer others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Janette Higginson from Index Exchange turns the microphone toward host Chloe Hooper, as she reflects on the personal journey that inspired the movement she’s building after her most recent event, "Self-Doubt: the Invisible Pandemic".Chloe opens up about the moment that forced her to confront her own self-belief, sharing how heartbreak and a difficult turning point in her life ultimately sparked the creation of The Limitless Equation.She talks candidly about childhood experiences, limiting beliefs, and the realisation that changed everything; that believing in herself was not just important for her own life, but something she could help other women discover too.It’s a deeply honest conversation about growth, resilience and the daily practice of self-belief and the mission Chloe now has to help a million women unlock their potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Jane Waterhouse, managing director of Slingshot, to explore the power of Limitless Spirituality in leadership, life and personal growth.Jane opens up about how suffering led her to spirituality, why embracing both the dark and the light is essential to self-belief, and how trust, not control, has shaped her journey through business, grief and reinvention. From addiction and loss to her ability to rebuild after financial collapse, this is a deeply honest conversation about letting go, walking towards pain, and learning that spirituality isn’t about escaping life, it’s about fully living it. It’s a profound and thought-provoking episode about leadership that trusts, expands and integrates every chapter of the human experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Corrina Brazel to explore the power of Limitless Warmth in leadership, resilience, and life.Corrina shares how her lived experiences shaped her ability to see the bigger picture, why understanding others is essential to building collaborative teams, and how focusing on what you can control creates clarity in even the most overwhelming moments. From advocating for women’s health to embracing uncomfortable growth, this is a thoughtful conversation about priorities, self-sufficiency, and remembering that success is only meaningful when it aligns with what matters most.It’s an honest and grounding episode about leadership and getting the most out of the people around you through comfort and warmth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Lizzie Young to explore Limitless Empowerment in leadership, decision-making, and life. Lizzie shares how creating space for others drives stronger outcomes, why forward momentum matters more than perfect planning, and how approaching life with vision can help you become the CEO of your own future. It’s a thoughtful, energising conversation about facing hard decisions, reframing setbacks, and leading in a way that brings people with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Ellie Angell to explore what Limitless Authenticity really means. Ellie opens up about her transition later in life, navigating grief and joy at the same time, the power of empathy in allyship, and why forgiveness, especially of yourself, is often the hardest part of living truthfully. It’s a raw, deeply human conversation about identity, courage, and choosing to stay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper is joined by Christine Fung to explore what it really means to have Limitless Energy.From leadership transitions and gut-led decision making to surviving breast cancer and redefining what energy looks like in different seasons of life, Christine shares a deeply grounded perspective on how to use energy intentionally, not endlessly. This is a conversation about presence, resilience, and choosing where and who you give yourself to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Nicole Bence from Nova Entertainment to explore the power of ownership and why it’s one of the most transformative skills a woman can develop. Nicole opens up about surviving a life-altering car accident, reclaiming her story, rebuilding fractured relationships, and learning to choose response over reaction. It’s a deeply human conversation about agency, healing, and what it really means to own your life, even when it’s messy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Brooke Aniseko, Head of Digital and Data at Publicis Groupe, to explore the role of care, guilt, and self-leadership in modern motherhood and high-pressure careers. Brooke opens up about carrying the invisible emotional load, the cost of trying to do everything at once, and why treating yourself as the CEO of your own life can be transformational. It’s a deeply honest conversation about redefining success, letting go of perfection, and learning that caring for yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Karen Halligan, Chair of Unlimited and CEO of OzTAM, to explore purpose, perspective, and the power of giving back. Karen shares her deeply personal journey from fostering a child within her family to leading one of the industry’s most impactful not-for-profits and how those experiences reshaped her approach to leadership, judgment, and ambition. It’s a thoughtful, honest conversation about balancing success with service, knowing when to say no without closing doors, and why empathy might be the most underrated leadership skill of all.Uber  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Gai Le Roy, CEO of IAB Australia, to explore the power of critical thinking in leadership, in life, and in navigating the unexpected. Gai opens up about her evolution from quiet strategist to CEO, the personal challenges that reshaped her perspective, and why critical thinking isn’t about perfection, it’s about curiosity, context, and courage.It’s an honest, deeply reflective conversation about resilience, leadership that looks inward before outward, and the quiet strength of backing yourself even when the path isn’t clear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Melinda Petrunoff, Managing Director at Pinterest Australia & New Zealand, to explore integrity in leadership, decision-making and building a meaningful career. Melinda opens up about the lessons she learned from her grandmother, the leaders who shaped her, and the moments that taught her resilience, courage and belief. She shares her approach to building teams rooted in kindness, transparency and intention, and reflects on the winding, ambitious journey that led her to her dream role. It’s an honest, thoughtful conversation about values, growth and creating a career aligned with who you truly are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Sarah Thom, General Manager of Nunn Media, to explore how radical candor can transform leadership, relationships, and results. Sarah opens up about her journey from people-pleaser to truth-teller, learning that kindness and honesty aren’t opposites, but partners in growth. She shares how caring personally and challenging directly has shaped her as a leader, a colleague, and a human being. From learning to give feedback that actually lands, to balancing humor and humility in difficult moments, Sarah offers practical, human advice on how to lead with courage and compassion in equal measure. This is a funny, fearless, and refreshingly honest conversation about why truth, told kindly, is the ultimate act of care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Katie Finney, National Television Sales Director at Seven West Media, to explore the power of vision in leadership, resilience, and self-belief.Katie opens up about being one of the few women in television leadership in the early 2000s, the lessons learned from trailblazers before her, and how life’s hardest moments taught her the value of empathy and authenticity.It’s an inspiring, heartfelt conversation about what it really means to lead with vision and to see the future clearly, but always lead it with heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Adele, Regional Lead at Index Exchange, to explore the role of understanding in leadership, communication and self-awareness.Adele opens up about the power of empathy, how curiosity drives her approach to business, and why understanding yourself is the first step to understanding others.It’s an honest, thought-provoking conversation about leadership that listens and the quiet strength found in knowing when to ask, not just when to answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Samantha Randall, Chief Financial Officer at Accenture Australia, to explore how adaptability shapes leadership, confidence, and personal growth.Samantha shares how staying curious, taking leaps of faith, and challenging her own comfort zones have defined her 20-year career and her approach to life. From pivoting across industries to navigating fear, motherhood, and menopause, she opens up about what it really takes to keep evolving.This is an honest and empowering conversation about how change, courage, and self-belief fuel adaptability, and how women can keep rewriting what’s possible at every stage of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Kirsten Hasler, Chief Marketing Officer at IKEA Australia, to explore how excellence is built not through perfection, but through self-awareness, collaboration, and courage.Kirsten shares how her leadership philosophy is grounded in togetherness; the belief that true success comes from knowing yourself, trusting others, and building teams that lift each other up.She opens up about her personal journey through leadership, motherhood, and moments of challenge, offering powerful reflections on growth, belonging, and redefining what excellence really means in both work and life.This is an open and thoughtful conversation about the kind of excellence that’s built on awareness, humility, and connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Louise Crompton, Vice President of Marketing and Growth at Paramount, to explore the role of respect in leadership, culture and self growth.Louise shares how respect guides her approach to building high performing teams, creating psychologically safe environments and balancing the demands of leadership and motherhood.She opens up about the importance of empathy, accountability and taking small moments for self care amid the noise of everyday life.This is a grounded and generous conversation about what it really means to lead with respect- not just as a value, but as a daily behaviour that helps people thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.