Conversations and ideas that will open your heart and mind to what's possible when we dare to do things differently, and expand and challenge your view of what it means to truly thrive.
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In this episode, Rachael delves into the critical issue of "toxic loyalty" in the Executive Assistant (EA) profession, using the recent news about Matthew Perry’s assistant as a catalyst for the discussion. Rachael highlights the complexities and ethical dilemmas that EAs often face, shedding light on the hidden challenges that come with the role. …
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Your work isn't who you are it's what you do ,and that's what we dive into in this bite size episode on the concept of labels and how they shape our professional identities. Too often, we define ourselves by our roles—entrepreneur, trainer, project manager, designer, CEO, executive assistant—without realising the limitations these labels impose. In…
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In this bite size episode recoded from her hotel room during a Sydney visit, Rachael shares a very personal insight on the rollercoaster of body image as a late 40's woman, and the shift in mindset it takes to move through the changes with grace and acceptance. In this raw and honest, but uplifting and empowering episode you'll hear: How perimenopa…
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In this bite-sized solo episode, we delve into a story about a pivotal moment on TikTok and the reflections it spurred. From celebrating admin professionals to facing unexpected backlash with a post that was on the cusp of going viral, this episode navigates authenticity, social media dynamics, and the cost of online engagement. Tune in for insight…
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From Blockbusters To Ted Talks: Overcoming Self Doubt, Seizing Opportunities And Being The Architect Of Our Own Success
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In this captivating episode, we sit down with a multifaceted talent, Dean Head ACS, an award winning cinematographer, producer and director who has contributed to some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. His impressive career portfolio includes Hollywood hits such as Tomb Raider, Rush Hour 2, Enemy at the Gate, Double Impact, and Transformers 4. H…
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In the first episode of season four I'm joined by the incredible and inspiring Lou Kelle for a soulful conversation on all things self discovery, authetic living and the liberation of living our truth. Lou has dedicated the last nine years to teaching yoga full-time in Melbourne, Australia, while also co-facilitating international yoga teacher trai…
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In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, we delve into the personal journey of becoming a caregiver for an elderly family member who is living with Parkinson's disease. We explore the challenges and emotions that come with this responsibility, emphasising the need for open conversations about health and care before reaching this juncture. You…
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In a world where answers seem just a click away, it's easy to feel off balance when faced with uncertainty. In this bite sized episode, we explore the power of leaning into the unknown. Discover how great leaders navigate change with grace, and why embracing ambiguity can lead to powerful self-discovery. Learn why radical self-trust and self-compas…
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In this impromptu, bite size episode Rachael shares how she uses returning to intentions as a compass to keep her connected to her purpose, values and mission. She talks about the unexpected ways her personal passions bled into her work, creating imapct in ways she hadn't anticipated. You'll also hear: How yoga changed her life, connecting her more…
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In this short and sweet solo episode Rachael shares the behind the scenes of her recent elopement. It's a refelctive episode that explores the pressure we can all feel to live up to what others want for us and why living our lives on our terms is essential for happiness. In this very personal episode you'll hear: The internal tug of war of whether …
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In this episode Rachael shares her story from moving from a career being behind the scenes supporting the success of others, to stepping into the spotlight and out of the shadows as a business owner. It's a personal and honest reflection on the importance of learning to trust ourselves, a reminder to always keep a focus on 'us' in some way in our c…
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To kick off season three Rachael shares a behind the scenes peep of her intense corporate career as an Executive Assistant supporting Chairs and CEOs. A consistent high performer throughout her 27 year career as an assistant, appearances were deceptive. She was not thriving and nor were many of the leaders she worked closely with. In this frank and…
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If you're finding yourself caught on the hamster wheel of work and life, you don't want to miss this episode. This is the last episode of Season 2 and Rachael shares what shfifted for her when she disconnected fully for the first time in years, how it felt as a small business owner to step away from her business, and the clarity that followed when …
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Show notes In this heartfelt episode you'll hear from Michael Farah, the passionate Founder and Director of Indigenous Outreach Project (IOP). Michael is a professional dancer and youth worker who works with disengaged youth all over Australia, including in remote communities, to deliver healthy lifestyles and positive messaging around wellbeing. T…
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Welcome to today's episode where we dive into the impact of celebrating success and why it's a habit we should all embrace for career growth and confidence. Whether it's a personal accomplishment, a professional milestone, or a collective achievement, recognising and honoring our successes is an essential part of maintaining a positive mindset and …
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Welcome to this bite-sized solo episode with Rachael, where she talks all things motivation. In this episode, Rachael will share her personal experience of rediscovering motivation and provide practical tips to help you get it back when it’s missing in action. Rachael talks about three particularly challenging moments in her life: Staying motivated…
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Ep 20 - Living Your Best Life: How To Do Life On Your Terms And Ditch Perfectionism With Anita Siek
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SHOW NOTES In this episode Rachael is joined by the wonderful Anita Siek. Anita is the CEO and Founder of Wordfetti, an all-round good human and trailblazer in the intersection of copywriting and brand. In this vulnerable conversation Anita shares how redefining her personal definition of success helped her live the life she always imagined, throwi…
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Show Notes Does the thought of seeking feedback at work (or in life) fill you with dread? Do you find receiving feedback difficult? In this bite size episode Rachael riffs on why avoiding seeking feedback holds us back in our careers. She shares: Why feedback can feel hard to hear Why we resist giving feedback Why we might avoid seeking feedback Ho…
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This conversation with Jem Stone is brimming with heartfelt wisdom and important insights about the wellbeing landscape that we all need to hear and can benefit from to help create inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. Jem is a change maker, thought leader and trailblazer whose mission is to create safer, …
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In this episode I’m joined by Dr Matthew Goodman, a licensed clinical psychologist, coach, consultant, and speaker. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles) and provides coaching and consulting through The Middle Way and Conscious Consulting Group, a global…
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Back by popular demand, one of Season One’s most popular guests, Dr Shami Barathan. Dr Shami is a wonderful integrative GP who graduated from the imperial college school of medicine in London before making Melbourne, Australia home She also trained with the Australasian college of nutritional and environmental medicine and is an all round great hum…
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In 2022 the four words Rachael heard the most in her business were “I feel so seen”. In this episode she shares one of her LinkedIn posts went viral after sharing what an average hour looks like for an Executive Assistant, and why burnout is rampant in the EA community worldwide. She shares why she believes the profession isn’t set up to thrive, th…
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We kick off season 2 of the show with some real talk about what happens when our great habits slip and why this point of the year is a beautiful bookmark to begin prioritising what we need to to be well, to truly thrive at work and in life. Rachael shares how having a morning practice helps her as an empath, highly sensitive person and an introvert…
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There's something magical about the start of a new year. All the possibilities ahead, space for fresh starts and a natural marker for creating change. While some people relish new year resolution setting and the discipline that comes with it, others can feel overwhelmed by it and find it challenging to bring the best intentions to life. In this sho…
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How are you feeling this festive season? Are you thriving or surviving? The last weeks of the year are a lot of fun but are also full of pressure to get everything done, see everyone and the words we hear the most are “I just need to get through……” If you feel like there's a part of you limping to the finish line, tune in to hear Rachael's tips for…
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Ep 11 - Conscious Communication: What Is It And How Can It Support A Healthy Mindset That Helps Us To Thrive
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Think about the language you use every day. The words you say to yourself, habitually, on autopilot, quietly in your mind. Your internal narrative. Do they make you feel empowered and help you step into your full potential? Or are they hurting your self-esteem, confidence and holding you back? In this episode Rachael talks about the importance of g…
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Ep 10 - Why We Should All Know About Period Poverty With Rochelle Courtenay, CEO And Founder Of Share The Dignity
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Tune in to hear Rochelle Courtenay, the CEO and Founder of Australian not for profit, Share The Dignity, whose mission is to stamp out period poverty and ensure every person who menstruates has access to sanitary products. Rochelle is a force to be reckoned with, with a long list of acheivements under belt including campagining the government to ab…
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Tune in to Episode 9 to hear from Tina Paterson, a corporate culture pioneer, remote working expert and author of the book Effective Remote Teams. Tina shares her experience with burnout and how it made her determined to find a better way work, a quest that sent her on a mission to discover the tangible and practical strategies and tools that enabl…
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In a world where we need to get to the point fast is storytelling becoming a lost art? Is the way we work and live impacting our ability to hold space for others, to ensure everyone is truly seen and heard? We’ve never been more connected yet disconnected. We're tribal beings and loneliness is an epidemic with dire consequences for our wellbeing. T…
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Ep 7 - How I Helped Save CEOs 8+ Hours Per Week; Tips To Create Time, Reduce Stress And Avoid Burnout
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If you wish you had more time in your day, that your workload was more manageable, or are feeling the pinch of work-related pressure, this is a not to be missed episode. In this bite-size solo ep Rachael unpacks some of the tools of the trade from her former career as an executive assistant that created more time, increased producitvity and reduced…
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Ep6 - Ashton Wood, Founder And CEO Of DV Safe Phone On How Your Old Mobile Phone Can Save A Life
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Today we hear from Ashton Wood, CEO and Founder of not for profit, DV Safe Phone. Ashton shares the important work of DV Safe Phone, supporting victims of domestic violence. Ashton is someone who does things differently. You’ll hear how how he became an unlikely Founder and CEO after learning how the old mobile phone handsets we have in cupboards a…
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Tune into this bite size solo episode for a chat on what it means to back ourselves and why giving it as advice to others isn't always helpful. Rachael shares some empowering and practical tips to turn self-doubt into self-belief and discusses why inner work is one of the foundations for thriving. If you're ready to explore inner work and create mo…
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Tune into hear Casey Rose, self-love and mindset coach and the founder of The Body Love Method for an empowering conversation about the issues that hold women back from truly thriving. Casey’s mission is to support women in breaking free from the limits of their mind and learning to love the skin they're in and that’s what we get into this episode.…
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In episode three I speak with the wonderful Dr. Shamistra Barathan, an Integrative General Practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia. Dr Shami is passionate about educating people on the impact of stress on the body, how we can tell if we are in a state of chronic stress, what to do about it and critical steps to take to recover from burnout. Her …
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Companies can only truly thrive when its employees are thriving, so why isn't workplace wellbeing a bigger focus? Often wellbeing is a nice-to-have line in a budget and token a gesture so today I share why there's a duty of care to support employees in a more meaningful way. We get into the benefits of workplace wellbeing programs and why the inves…
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Ep 1 - The Beginning. Finding Bliss After Burnout, Side Hustling, Blowing Up A Corporate Career And Following The Pings.
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Kicking off season 1 is this bite size episode. I share how feeling the fear and doing it anyway led to creating a side-hustle that became a full time business within 7 months, ending my 27 year corporate career, and the unexpected challenges that came with the transition to solopreneur. I also share a little on how hitting a work related burnout t…
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