Success x Happiness

Ever felt like juggling it all might break you?

In this episode of the Success x Happiness podcast, Dr. Kellie Pritchard-Peschek shares her deeply personal story of burnout, recovery, and redefinition. From Olympic sports to the boardroom, Kellie thought she was living her dream, until it all came crashing down. Now she’s helping high-performing leaders build sustainable success without sacrificing their health, happiness, or hum...

Have you ever wondered why brilliant strategies fail, despite all the right data and planning?

In this eye-opening episode of the Success x Happiness Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Murray, author of The Empathy Gap and keynote speaker, to explore why empathy is not a “soft” skill, it’s the foundation of effective leadership.

Daniel shares his journey from the corporate world to becoming a strategist focused on human connectio...

Have you ever reached a goal only to ask “Why don’t I feel happy?”

In this powerful episode, we sit down with mindset coach and happiness expert Patty Duque to flip the script on success, fulfilment, and sustainable joy. Discover how neuroscience, micro-habits, and daily gratitude can rewire your brain for the life you truly want.

Patty breaks down the 4 steps to lasting change, why identity is more important than willpower, and ...

What happens when the person who supports everyone else has no one to lean on?

In this powerful and emotional episode, award-winning coach Kelly Carthy opens up about what it really means to lead from within. From navigating divorce and trauma to learning how to truly let go of control, Kelly shares the tools and breakthroughs that helped her, and now help others to transform chaos into clarity. Whether you’re a corporate leader,...

Michael Shadforth cycled across America, gave up alcohol for good, and built a 60-person business on the Sunshine Coast. In this powerful episode of the Success x Happiness Podcast, Michael opens up about the decisions that transformed his life - from endurance sports and farming failures to scaling real estate and cultivating culture.

If you’re chasing clarity, consistency, and legacy, this is one you’ll want to hear.

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Would you bet your house deposit on a pair of undies? Rob Rand did.

In this inspiring episode of the Success Times Happiness podcast, we sit down with Rob Rand – the creative founder behind Knobby Underwear – a brand built on bold risks, relentless creativity, and a million-pair-a-year subscription model. Rob shares how he turned a wild idea into a cult-like movement, why staying curious is a superpower, and how ultra-running fue...

What if the key to being a great leader isn’t your resume… but your ability to feel?

In this powerful episode of the Success x Happiness Podcast, we sit down with leadership coach, author, and ex-lawyer Midja Fisher to explore how emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and vulnerability redefine what it means to lead. Whether you’re building a law firm, running a startup, or managing your family, this conversation will shift you...

What if your biggest win wasn’t a gold medal, but surviving your darkest moment?

In this raw and powerful episode, former Olympian Toby Jenkins opens up about the hidden cost of high performance, the burnout that broke him, and the breakthrough that followed. We dive deep into the shift from chasing goals to building sustainable practices, and how psychological flexibility saved his career and life.

Toby’s journey from elite at...

Would you bet your family’s future on a dream?

Scott Armstrong did - leaving behind a lucrative corporate job to dive headfirst into hospitality. In this episode we unpack how Scott scaled from a single venue to a 320-employee pub empire on the Sunshine Coast. Learn the secrets behind risk-taking, scaling a team, bouncing back from crises like the GFC and COVID, and why he ultimately chose to walk away.

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Ever wonder what it really takes to be the best in the world, and what happens after you get there?

In this raw and inspiring episode, former Wallabies captain Stephen Moore opens up about his unlikely rise from small-town Queensland to global rugby stardom. From World Cup finals to retirement, identity loss to corporate leadership, Stephen reveals the highs, lows, and life-changing lessons that only elite sport can teach.

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Ever catch yourself thinking, “Why am I so hard on myself?”

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Yannick van Hierden to explore the idea that you are not your thoughts. From Vedic wisdom to modern psychology, we break down the mental traps created by social media, the deceptive nature of our inner voice, and the tools you need to break free. Learn how to build real resilience, reclaim your attention, and develop a healt...

Have you ever woken up and felt like the world just lost its colour?

Leigh Walker did, and it was the moment that changed everything. From silent struggles with mental health to sleepless nights of motherhood, Leigh’s story is raw, unfiltered, and transformative. In this powerful episode, she shares the pivotal decisions that led to personal healing, embracing low-tox living, and redefining success.

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Ever felt like you’re hitting all your goals but still not feeling fulfilled?

In this thought-provoking episode, Erin Barnes - founder of A Human Edge and creator of the Whole Life Success Planner - joins us to challenge what it really means to succeed. From high-performance psychology to practical tips for human sustainability, we dive deep into aligning your resume goals with your eulogy virtues. Whether you’re scaling a busine...

Have you ever wondered why some leaders effortlessly inspire teams while others drive them away? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with David Watson, a global expert in neuroscience of leadership, to uncover what truly makes or breaks high-performance teams. From psychological safety to emotional intelligence and “amygdala hijacks,” Watson drops hard truths and practical tools every leader needs NOW. Don’t miss this deep div...

Ever felt like success was slowly breaking you?

Stacey Combe did. After years at the top of her game in high-pressure industries, she hit a wall — hard. What came next was a total transformation fueled by mindfulness, clarity, and a radical new approach to performance. In this episode, Stacey shares her personal journey from burnout to balance, how she teaches high achievers to pause without losing momentum, and why mindfulness isn...

Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a teenager in today’s tech-driven world? Caitlin, a candid and insightful 16-year-old, opens up about the crushing pressures of social media, the silent battles teens fight every day, and what adults are totally missing. From the illusion of online perfection to the importance of deleting social media apps such as TikTok, this eye-opening conversation will make you rethink how we raise and ...

Ever wondered what it really takes to become a professional race car driver?

When Harri Jones first hit the track, it was just to spend time with his dad. Ten years later, he’s a Porsche Champion, international competitor, and team owner. In this episode, Harri shares the adrenaline-fueled highs, brutal lows, and life lessons from over 300 races.

Learn how passion, resilience, and relentless focus transformed Harri’s life, and ...

Ever wonder if a black belt could change a child’s life? Ryan Canavan has spent over 15 years proving it can. From launching martial arts classes in a tiny hall to building a nationwide network of over 60 schools, Ryan has dedicated his life to helping thousands of kids - including those with ASD and ADHD - develop confidence, discipline, and purpose. In this powerful episode, he shares his story, the philosophy behind his success,...

Simone Pearce was a trailblazing lawyer and the only female partner at a leading firm. But behind the success was a mother navigating the uncharted territory of raising a child with a rare disability. In this emotional, powerful episode, Simone shares how debating in school led her to law, why she walked away at her peak, and how her daughter’s journey transformed her into a fierce advocate for disability rights and inclusion.

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