Unbox Your Gift: Passion to Profession Podcast

Listen to the insights and distinctions on how to know for yourself if you're in the right job/business? Also you have an invitation to be ONE of a select FEW to be coached for FREE (usually $4,000) for a mini documentary series so that YOU can be the reason for someone else's success. The vision is to help AS MANY people as possible find their passion and have the courage (if they wish) to turn it into a profession - and that can only happen if you find our live your passion! I'd LOVE the honour of helping YOU. Find out how. Listen IN!

Vanessa, a former law professor turned entrepreneur, got her mum to teach her how to sew and the rest is history. You see, with sewing….yes…sewing….Vanessa was able to retire her husband, live on an organic farm with her husband AND home-school her kids. BTW she’s only in her 30's. There are plenty of people who teach sewing and how to sew (let’s face it, for hundreds of years) but how has Vanessa been able to stand out! She shares her business model – and how Vanessa has set it up to earn passive income…consistently.  And how you can apply what she has done, make it your own and turn your passion into a profession! Listen IN

India's Ambassador / High Commissioner to Australia, Manpreet Vohra in the Canberra studio. A candid conversation with the down to earth and remarkable Manpreet Vohra.

The Afghan Files With Former Australian Army Lawyer and Whistleblower: David McBride  Please share this interview with at least ONE person or on social media, here's why👇 David has 3 degrees in law, he's a former British Army Major, former Australian Army Lawyer, he served two tours of duty in Afghanistan (2011 and 2013) and is a Whistleblower David became aware that there were crimes being committed to Afghans in Afghnaistan by Australian troops.  David brought these crimes to the attention of his superiors but they not only ignored it, they suppressed the information and David. To the extent that when David saw a psychologist, he was told that the information was in his imagination.  David took the information about war crimes committed by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan and provided them to the ABC. In Australian Law, there is an Act called the Public Interest Disclosure Act that protects whistleblowers.  This Act stipulates that if an organisation someone were to see a wrong thats needs to be made right, that information needs to be taken to the authority figure of the organisation, should the organisation fail to right the wrong, then the information can be made public, and that's exactly what David did. He followed the Public Interest Disclosure Act, went to his superiors with the information, when they ignored the seriousness and suppressed the information, thats when David went to the media. These documents and information that David provided who included unlawful killings by Australian troops is called The Afghan Files. An investigation was carried out to see if David's information had any credibility by Major General Justice Paul Brereton and it was found that, yes, crimes were committed by Australians. This is known as the Brereton Report. 10 years have now passed since The Afghan Files and only David has been charged, for speaking up about war crimes. On the 27th October 2022, in the ACT supreme court David went to court to seek immunity from prosecution under the Public Interest Disclosure Act but The Australian government, would not allow it to go ahead. David's bravery and courage to speak up about war crimes has come at a huge personal cost in these past 10 years. There has been huge stress on his family, he lost his career, he has a service dog thats with him even in the studio whilst we were doing the interview for his post traumatic stress disorder.  You and I may not be in a position in government to do anything BUT you and I, can collectively contribute to supporting David, seeking justice for him and his family, being a voice for the voiceless in Afghanistan who died and those who remain, continue to suffer in silence. We can also contribute to a brave, just and courageous  Australian government.  We can do do all of this, simply by sharing David's interview. David's the one doing the heavy lifting, facing 50 years to a lifetime in prison for speaking up BUT we can help turn that around by sharing this interview and ANY other interview or video of David. Australia was a role model for the world, when it banned guns, it made for a safer, happier, Australia. Australia can once again, can be a role model for the world, if we pursue a government run on the rule of justice and law, protecting ALL its' citizens, domestically and internationally without special favours to anyone, without foreign coercion or interference and by addressing the wrongs and making them right. This would alleviate the need for whistleblowing. How do we do that? The power of the collective, PLEASE share this interview with at least one person, if not more people. David McBride, we are indebted to you, thank YOU for your service.  Please listen in to the podcast.  With Peace. Thank you.

Changing Careers After 30 with Lish Fejer Lish Fejer studied science, travelled the country teaching science and working on science festivals throughout the world. She then changed careers and became an ABC Radio Breakfast presenter.  She’s been a broadcaster with the ABC for the past 12 years. This podcast is about the unknown of changing careers and embarking on a second career. Lish went from a science degree, thinking she would enter the world of dieticians but when that didn’t light her up, she taught science and then changed careers and went into broadcasting. Lish talks about her best networking hack, why she changed career paths, how she manages a household as an early breakfast presenter with 2 kids and of course, how to feel the fear and do it anyway, with laughter…when changing careers. Listen IN.

How Women Can Get Elected in Government: With CEO, Women For Election, Licia Heath  Licia is the CEO of Women for Election, an organisation that provides training for women to learn the ins and outs of what is required to run for local, state or federal election. This information has always been opaque and Women For Election is trying to make the process of standing for election transparent and accessible for women in Australia. For our listeners in USA, UK and Canada, the process of election may differ from Australia's but the mindset in standing for election is the same. Talking with Licia blew up some limiting beliefs, and by listening to this, I hope it uproots any of your limiting beliefs for standing up, standing out and leading. Listen IN.

Comedian Akmal Saleh in a candid and raw conversation talks about everything from the Queen to having butlers. We talk democracy, shadow figures, being a stand up comic, sustaining a living doing that, his comedy process and most of all the man behind the jokes. Funny and candid. Listen IN 

How to Start A Non Profit: Roundabout Charity Founder Hannah Andrevski  If you've ever thought about starting a charity about a cause that pulls at your heart strings...listen in on this conversation with charity founder Hannah, as she unpacks how she started it, when her baby at the time was only 5 months old and how this children's charity, once a thought, became a reality.  Hannah talks about: How she got the idea for her charity called Roundabout  How she researched if this charity was going to work.. The non profit model that she employs to build this charity... How she measures the impact of their work .....and lots more. LISTEN In.

What is Democracy? I never thought id have to say, until I worked on this piece. Please listen IN. 

Minister Tara Cheyne is the Member for Ginninderra, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Business and Better Regulation, Minister for Human Rights, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Assistant Minister for Economic Development! How do you deliver on 6 portfolios? How does anyone get elected to parliament?  What impact does a political  party's Conference have on every day lives (this surprised me )  What perks to territory politicians get when elected (this surprised me too) AND how does government find Solutions to Problems.... ALL that and SO much more on episode #205 with Minister Tara Cheyne. Listen IN

Corporate Life in A Covid World with Amelia Abrahams.

How to find your own solution to your worries: with Beddown Founder Norman McGillivray This is Mind Blowing, yet, Simple Solution to Homelessness  If you want to learn how a remarkable yet simple idea can be conceived, and how you can follow the same path to find your own solution to a problem, listen IN. Norman, a finalist for the Australian of The Year, thought up the life changing idea of Pop up homeless shelters in vacant spaces. Take spaces that are commonly used and busy during the day but at night are left vacant or empty, then activate and repurpose the space at night into pop-up accommodation to ensure the homeless, those who are sleeping rough are then able to come and get into a bed at night. In the morning pack up so the space can be used for its intended use and in the evening...Beddown. This is a remarkable conversation with a man who after becoming redundant, thought, what next? Who knew the "what next" would turn into a simple yet life changing project for one of society's most vulnerable. If you're thinking, "what next" in your journey, listen to this podcast, how an idea, projected to change other lives, actually changes your own. Listen In. 

Inventor of Cellular Spray on Skin: Dr Fiona Wood Dr Wood, a plastic surgeon, invented cellular spray on skin for burns victims. We discuss how this incredible product idea was conceived through to production. The highlight of this interviewer is self awareness. Dr Wood a researcher and plastic surgeon conceived the idea for this life changing invention BUT to raise funding to make this idea into a reality, you'll hear how she raised money (including lamington drives) BUT once spray on screen was created, it didn't fly off the shelves! And that's the AH HA of this interview. Her self-awarenss of knowing to stick to plastic surgery and research and give marketing and sales of the product to someone else, is what makes her a sought after surgeon and is given a platform very few surgeons have. TO watch the video recording, please go to YouTube Unbox Your Gift channel. LISTEN IN.

FISH Philosophy Founder John Christensen. Finding a profitable idea, NO ONE Else Can See! This is an incredible journey of how to pay attention a profitable idea from someone who has done exactly that! On a visit to Seattle, John Christensen, observed fish sellers at Pike Place Fish Market tossing trout and salmon through the air of the market, providing high energy that energized many pedestrians passing by on their lunch breaks. They gave their complete attention to each customer and ensured each had an enjoyable visit. Christensen noticed the actual work of selling fish was repetitive, cold and exhausting. It occurred to him that the fishmongers might not enjoy every part of their job, but they chose to bring joy to how they approached it.  They also sold a lot of fish. He asked the fishmongers if he could film them and they agreed. That turned into a film entitled Fish. John Christensen created the Fish Philosophy from the film, and a book entitled Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results, by Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, and John Christensen.  If you've ever wanted to have a GREAT idea, listen to how John found his life changing idea as a documentary film maker and turned it into a profitable, corporate sensation, to help you find your own eureka moment! God willing. Listen In

A.C.T (Canberra) Opposition Leader: Elizabeth Lee  The opposition leader talks about Canberra (why others call it boring?), her vision for Canberra if she became Chief Minister, being a female in politics and the leader of the opposition and her story coming to Australia... I also ask Elizabeth the same questions I posed to Chief Minister, like support for Ukraine, the upcoming election slogan etc.  This was pod recorded 4 days before the Australian Federal election.  Listen In

Canberra (A.C.T.) Chief Minister Andrew Barr interview on why Canberra is known as the boring city, the upcoming election, why support and lighting up landmarks in Canberra, for one country (Ukraine),  is preferred over other countries who need the support, we talk on education and relieving teacher burn out and the Chief Minister's future ambitions and much more! Listen IN. 

Sasa was an Olympian turned Coffee Man. He immigrated to Australia, competed in handball in the Olympic Games. Retired from the sport. Found a fascination of making coffee in a bakery. Now, Sasha heads a GLOBAL distribution company...ONA coffee. In 2015 he became the WORLD Barista Champion. He's set up Project Origin which is BETTER than fair-trade! He works directly with coffee farmers - pays them premium prices for their work. He has a 100% NOT for profit book called the COFFEE MAN. All proceeds go to coffee farmers and their needs. He has a documentary made about him called the COFFEE MAN. IF YOU EVER thought your passion could NOT be turned into a profession Or you may NOT know where to start or how to continue the journey of your passion because it FEELS HARD- Listen to this interview , it will shatter (straight from a man whose done it) your doubts and hesitations in your thinking. LISTEN IN!

Hacking 2022 Before it Begins.. In this episode, I talk about:  How to Hack your Goal How to Hack Anxiety  Be Discerning about your career What are you tolerating  The Great resignation and a whole LOT more.... Listen In 

Give me 26 minutes and I'll Show you how to Get Past Feeling Frustrated This is a brief of what I shared at a recent leadership conference I spoke at in Canberra. 

Building Collective Housing with Zola Rose