Success x Happiness

Leadership philosophy is built on radical self-belief, resilience, and redefining success on your own terms. From surviving a traumatic school bus accident at 12 to becoming a global high-performance strategist, keynote speaker, and author of Radical Self-Belief, Nikki Fodgen-Moore’s story is one of grit, gratitude, and conscious leadership.

In this episode we unpack what real leadership looks like in today’s world. Explore radic...

The future of work is neurodiverse, and most leaders aren’t ready for it.

Vicky Little’s story is one of lived experience, late diagnosis, and a career dedicated to transforming workplaces from the inside out. As a nationally recognised neuroinclusion specialist who has partnered with over 500 organisations, Vicky combines personal insight with two decades of frontline expertise to challenge outdated systems and build psychologic...

Adrian Nisbet nearly lost the family business before he learned what the “end game” really meant. From working in his parents’ factory at age ten to putting wages on a personal credit card, Adrian has lived the pressure most founders quietly carry. In this episode, he shares how defining your end game isn’t about selling — it’s about building a business that serves your life.

In this episode, Adrian breaks down succession plannin...

From surviving the GFC to rebuilding from the brink, Michael Kain’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and long-term thinking.

Growing up on the Sunshine Coast in an Italian family that valued hard work and community, Michael went on to build Devcon into one of the region’s most respected development and construction businesses.

In this episode, Michael shares the realities of navigating economic collapse, buying...

She’s shaped generations of young people by putting character before credentials. Michelle Carroll’s story spans decades of educational leadership, from leading elite girls’ schools in Melbourne to becoming Principal of Matthew Flinders Anglican College here on the Sunshine Coast. Her work is centred on one powerful belief: great education builds great humans.

In this episode, Michelle shares what real leadership in education loo...

From the outside, mastery looks effortless, but the real story is written in sacrifice.

Sam Lucas is a world-class cellist whose life has been shaped by obsession, discipline, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. From growing up in a deeply musical household to performing and studying across Europe, Sam’s journey reveals what it truly costs to chase greatness, and why fulfilment isn’t found at the finish line.

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From turning grief into colour, Kirsten Jackson’s art proves that pain can become purpose. After losing her Mum at just 14, Kirsten found refuge in painting. A practice that would evolve into a globally recognised abstract art career built on flow, endurance and creative truth. Her story is one of resilience, patience, and trusting the long game.

In this episode, Kirsten shares her journey from childhood loss to building a thrivi...

Great leaders don’t fail under pressure, their brains do. Today David Watson returns to unpack what actually happens in your mind when stress hits, and how the best leaders learn to regulate themselves before leading others.

In this episode, David shares hard-earned insights from working across eight countries in some of the world’s highest-pressure environments. We dive deep into emotional intelligence under stress, amygdala hij...

He survived 650 days falsely accused of spying and imprisoned in a foreign country, an experience that reshaped his understanding of resilience, meaning, and the human spirit.

Professor Sean Turnell’s journey from Australian economist to political prisoner in Myanmar is one of the most extraordinary stories of endurance in modern times.

In this episode, Sean shares how imagination, history, and the concept of the hero’s journey...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Success x Happiness crew. As tradition dictates, Rich is joined by his two eldest kids, Teddy and Franks, for a Christmas Eve yarn about life, school, fears, goals, siblings, and what it’s really like being a kid right now. From surprisingly deep life lessons to absolute chaos, this conversation is equal parts heartfelt and hilarious. Headphone listeners… you’ve been warned.

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For decades, we’ve treated mental health like guesswork, but what if the science has been pointing somewhere else all along?

Dr Jim Lagopoulos has spent his career challenging the foundations of modern psychiatry, using brain imaging, neuroscience and precision treatments to reshape how we understand mental illness.

In this conversation, you’ll learn why traditional approaches are failing, what the data really says, and how new...

From surviving family bankruptcy at age 11 to becoming one of Australia’s most innovative orthodontists, Dr Vas Srinivasan’s story is a masterclass in resilience, courage, and possibility. Raised in a traditional Indian household, shaped by hardship and responsibility, and driven by the opportunities of the Western world, Vas carved an extraordinary path across India, the US, the UK, and ultimately the Sunshine Coast. His journey b...

Kris Carver is the CEO of ENTAG and one of the Sunshine Coast’s most quietly influential leaders. Going from paying payroll on an Amex to steering a 150-person tech powerhouse backed by Anchorage Capital. His story is a masterclass in resilience, execution, and trusting yourself even when the odds don’t.

In this episode, Kris shares raw, grounded perspectives on leadership, risk, scaling, and the power of backing your people. Fro...

Scott Hoskins is a former professional golfer turned business owner and leadership facilitator with Leading Teams, known for transforming cultures through empowerment, accountability, and genuine human connection.

In this episode, Scott unpacks the real mechanics of high performance, why agreed behaviours matter more than talent, why culture is built in the “informal induction,” and how vulnerability, strong relationships, and ge...

Clancy Collins is a Sunshine Coast electrician-turned-business owner whose life took an unimaginable turn when his wife Alex received a cancer diagnosis while pregnant. From childhood on a remote cattle property to building CDC Electrical from the ground up, Clancy’s story is grounded, raw, and deeply human.

His perspectives on courage, helplessness, resilience, and what it means to show up for the people you love will stop you i...

Zac and Daniel Carew are the entrepreneurial brothers behind Been There, Done That. One of the Sunshine Coast’s most loved cafés. From family beginnings steeped in hard work and loyalty, to building multiple thriving businesses together, their story is equal parts grit, humour, and heart.

Zac and Dan share their philosophy on family legacy, the importance of balance, and how kindness and purpose guide their ventures, from café cu...

Rob Neely is an award-winning Sunshine Coast entrepreneur with over 50 years in business and a story that proves true innovation is born from risk, resilience, and relentless curiosity. From flipping surfboards at 15 to founding Securely Group, a fintech startup now working with global banks. Rob shares the mindset that built empires, cost millions, and taught him the real price of growth.

Through captivating stories, he reveals ...

Dr Antony Winkel is one of the Sunshine Coast’s leading neurologists, spearheading breakthroughs in nerve and muscle disorders. From his early work in Geelong and Melbourne to relocating to the Sunshine Coast, Antony’s journey is defined by compassion, cutting-edge science, and a commitment to a balanced life.

In this conversation, Dr Winkel reflects on how exponential developments in brain science are transforming lives, offerin...

Jayden Sheridan is a youth mentor, changemaker, and the founder of Gnarly Neighbors. A grassroots movement using skateboarding to break cycles of trauma and build safe spaces for Australia’s most vulnerable youth.

From a childhood marked by poverty, violence, and homelessness in one of Australia’s most disadvantaged towns, Jayden transformed his pain into purpose. He went from selling drugs to survive to mentoring over 9,000 kids...