NAB Business Fit
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis podcast forms part of NAB Business Fit, a fully integrated physical and psychological health and wellbeing program designed to help Australian small business owners. NAB has partnered with StriveStronger to support business owners and their staff to be more resilient, transition to new ways of working and sustain physical and psychological wellbeing.
Hosted by Andrew May, listen to engaging conversations with experts in wellbeing, psychology, business, sport, entertainment and science. Learn valuable lessons that can be applied to running a small business – especially in these challenging times.
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25. Drew Ginn - High Performance Sport, Changing Careers and Finding a Cure for Cancer
June 23, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBDrew Ginn is Executive General Manager High Performance at Cricket Australia and is possibly the fittest person we’ve had on this podcast to. And that’s a big call seeing previous guest include Kieren Perkins, Justin Langer, Michael Klim, Ed Cowan and Wayne Pearce. Drew has managed to successfully transform across sports and occupations at the highest of levels. He has been to 4 Olympic Games and won 3 Gold and 1 silver medal in rowing. He broke the 24-hour Australian cycling record for the...
24. Ross Savas - Resilience, Relationships and Real Estate
May 26, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBRoss Savas is the Managing Director of Kay & Burton Real Estate, where he has worked for 26 years and in 2010 he set the record for the most expensive residential property sold in Victoria. Ross is widely regarded as one of Australia's most influential real estate agents. Ross has developed an exceptional work ethic and values his relationships as the most important part of his business. In an industry that is all about property, Ross is all about people. You can find Ross at his LinkedIn ...
23. Chris Ashmore - The Power of Words and 3 Ingredients to Creating a Great Podcast
May 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBChris Ashmore is a Senior Producer at SoundCartel and is an acclaimed judge at the Australian Podcast Awards and The Webby Awards. For over 10 years Chris has produced interview-style audio programs and podcasts for some of Australia's best-known brands including Australia Post, Officeworks, REA Group, the Australian Government, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the Olive Wellness Institute and Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. If you’ve ever thought about creating your own podcast ...
22. Tami Roos - Relaxing the Body, Quietening the Mind and why the Word 'Meditation' Needs a Marketing Overhaul
April 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBTami Roos is an author, meditation facilitator, intuitive counsellor and popular keynote speaker. Tami delivers relaxation and mindset programs for elite performers and lives between Australia and Hawaii and is a true representation of what she teaches. Tami Roos began her meditation journey in 1999 when she enrolled in a Primordial Sound Meditation workshop. She has led programs for the Melbourne Demons and Sydney Swans AFL teams to improve mental states of players and boost team performan...
22. Tami Roos - Relaxing the Body, Quietening the Mind and why 'Meditation' Needs a Marketing Overhaul
April 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBTami Roos is an author, meditation facilitator, intuitive counsellor and popular keynote speaker. Tami delivers relaxation and mindset programs for elite performers and lives between Australia and Hawaii and is a true representation of what she teaches. Tami Roos began her meditation journey in 1999 when she enrolled in a Primordial Sound Meditation workshop. She has led programs for the Melbourne Demons and Sydney Swans AFL teams to improve mental states of players and boost team performan...
21. Ed Cowan - Cricket, Coffee and Scaling Companies
March 31, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBEd Cowan is a former NSW, Tasmanian and Australian representative Cricketer. He is an author, podcaster, proud father, husband and friend. Ed has successfully made the transition from professional athlete to co-founding one of Australia’s most innovative environmentally sustainable businesses, Tripod Coffee. Ed is a non-executive director at Cricket NSW and leads the Investment and Community Team at private investment firm TDM Growth Partners. He hosts the podcast series 'Scaling Up' which...
20. Shelley Roberts - Compassion, Building Communities and Feeding the Country
March 17, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBShelley Roberts is Managing Director of Compass Group, Australia's largest food services company with over 11,000 Australian employees; operating in 450 different client locations; serving 64 million meals each year across the country. Shelley has been putting food on the table, operating from a sense of compassion and social justice and bringing experiences to peoples lives ever since she was a young girl growing up in South Africa with parents who ran a restaurant. Shelley’s previous role...
19. Ben Lucas - From Footballer to Building Fitness Empires and Future Proofing
March 03, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBBen Lucas is a former professional rugby league player, marathon runner, yoga devotee, proud father, husband, charity worker and fitness entrepreneur. Ben has successfully made the transition from professional athlete to partnering with yoga guru Kate Kendall to establish one of Australia’s highest profile fitness businesses, Flow Athletic. Each week they provide inspiring yoga classes, group fitness, spin, resistance training and personal training. Many businesses were decimated when forc...
18. Paul Roos - Routines, Role Models and Building Real Connection
February 17, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBPaul Roos is an AFL hall of famer turned coach, commentator and business leader. He spends his time building high performing teams in both business and in elite sport. Paul coached the Sydney Swans to their 2005 premiership victory. He is a best-selling author, a columnist, a TV personality, a keynote speaker and 2008 Father of the Year. As founder and director of Performance by Design, Paul helps organisations build better work-cultures. He has a proven approach to building and sustaining ...
17. Kerwin Rae - Taking Chances, Grit and Managing Mental Health
February 03, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBKerwin Rae is Australia’s leading business strategist; dedicated to helping people with his revolutionary no bull**** approach to business growth and personal transformation. Kerwin’s journey to get to where he is right now is extraordinary. From failing every single grade in school to now reaching millions of people across the globe with his extensive social media following with compelling content covering business, mindset, psychology, high performance, health, parenting and relationships...
16. Michael Klim - Competitive Spirit, Learning Agility and Running a Global Skin Care Business
January 20, 2021 21:38 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBMichael Klim is a three-time Olympian, businessman, public personality and motivational speaker who has established himself as one of Australia’s most versatile entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers. Michael’s 17-year swimming career saw him receive a total of six Olympic medals, break multiple world records and collect the title of World Swimmer of the Year. He spends his time between Bali and Australia, drawing on his professional experience as a World Champion to drive the success of his ...
15. Andrew May - RIP 9 to 5, New Ways of Working and Boosting Productivity
January 13, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBThis edition we are flipping the format and Angela Poon, StriveStronger Operations Director, interviews Andrew on the future of work. Angela and Andrew previously worked together at KPMG and they discuss productivity tips, navigating change and how COVID has transformed the way we work, forever. Andrew May is a leading keynote speaker, performance coach, best-selling author, business strategist and podcaster. He inspires people around the world to unlock their full potential and wake up to ...
14. Lisa Messenger - Purpose, Podcasting, Publishing and Digital Platforms
January 06, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBLisa Messenger is the vibrant, game-changing CEO of The Messenger Group, and editor-in-chief of Collective Hub – a multi-platform entrepreneurial lifestyle destination with a mandate to disrupt, challenge and inspire. Lisa has worked globally in events, sponsorship, marketing, PR and publishing. She is an international speaker, best-selling author, and authority on disruption in both the corporate sector and start-up scene. She has published over 400 custom-published books for companies and...
13. Dr Nicola Gates - Neuroplasticity, Struggle and Post Traumatic Growth
December 23, 2020 07:25 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBDr Nicola Gates is a registered Clinical Neuropsychologist, author and neuroscience researcher. She has 25 years of experience working with individuals, insurers, and corporations assessing and promoting optimal brain health, cognitive function and wellbeing. Dr Nicola completed her PhD at UNSW School of Medicine and continues to research brain, body and mind health. She has written two best-selling books, A Brain for Life, and The Feel Good Guide to Menopause which provides information, ca...
12. Jake Bailey - Mindset, Moral Strength and Micro Ambitions
December 17, 2020 02:51 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBJake Bailey is an internet-breaking orator, cancer survivor, author, journalist, keynote speaker and founder of getsortd.com, an online resilience training and development program for school students. In November 2015 Jake presented his end of year senior monitor speech at Christchurch Boys' High and made worldwide headlines. A week before he was due to deliver this speech, Jake fell ill and was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, the fastest growing cancer known to man. Jake wa...
11. Wayne Pearce - Leadership Lessons, Lifelong Fitness and Saving the NRL
December 10, 2020 02:33 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBWayne Pearce is a former High School science teacher, Rugby League hall-of-famer, Balmain Tigers captain, winning coach, listed in the 100 greatest players of all time, NRL commissioner, and was responsible for getting rugby league back onto the park when the game was losing over $13.5M every week during COVID-19. Wayne is one of Australia’s most respected and highest-profile Rugby league identities. Prior to commencing his football career, Wayne completed a Bachelor of Science degree. The ...
10. Naomi Simson - Red Balloons, Shark Tanks and Abstract Art
December 03, 2020 03:06 - 1 hour - 62 MBNaomi Simson is an award-winning Australian entrepreneur and business leader who started her own business with just $25,000 of her own money and has now delivered 6,500,000 experiences to customers. Naomi founded Red Balloon in 2001 with the unique idea - to build a marketplace for experiences. This has since expanded to several small businesses under her umbrella company, Big Red Group. Naomi is a blogger, a best-selling author, a highly sought-after speaker and a philanthropist. She’s Go...
9. Chris Karagounis - Robust Relationships, Compassion and Sustaining High Performance
December 03, 2020 02:57 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBChris Karagounis is the Managing Partner of Alex Kaar Australia and has a refreshing take on what it takes to drive business success including a focus on relationships, adding value and the development of talent. When you get this right, the money takes care it itself. Chris has been an active executive search consultant for over 20 years. His industry expertise includes financial services, infrastructure, utilities, retail, digital, property, government and private equity. Chris commenced ...
8. Bill Lang - Hot Dogs, Tech Start Ups and the Heart of Small Business
November 18, 2020 03:22 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBA fascinating journey from selling hot dogs, to working for global consulting firms and large banks, to launching tech startups in Silicon Valley, and now as Director of Small Business Australia is one of the most prominent voices about the heart and soul of running a business. After being inspired at a young age by his parents’ small business journey, starting his own business was only a matter of time. Bill Lang launched ‘Dr Dog’, a hotdog start-up, with fellow Melbourne Uni students with...
7. Craig Tiley - Business Future Proofing, Nurturing Relationships and Loving Tennis
November 18, 2020 02:55 - 53 minutes - 49 MBFrom South African tennis player, to Davis Cup tennis coach, to CEO of Tennis Australia now considered the best tennis tournament in the world. Craig attributes this success to relationships, creating a coaching culture and doing 3 simple things each day. Born in South Africa, Craig Tiley comes from a family of activists and strongly believes in equality for all people. He moved to the United States to study Kinesiology as part of a tennis scholarship and went on to study Professional Tenni...
6. Janine Kirk - Working with Royalty, Startups and Challenging Outdated Leadership Models
November 01, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBIt is impossible to label Janine Kirk due to her extraordinary range of experience in the private, public and charity sectors, including representing HRH The Prince of Wales’ in Australia. CEO. Chair. Role model. Start Up influencer. Passionate life-long learner. Janine Kirk was the founding Chief Executive of The Prince's Trust Australia from Jan 2013 to Jan 2019, representing His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales’ charitable endeavours in Australia. Prior to her appointment Janine was a ...
6. Janine Kirk - Working with Royalty, Inspiring Start Ups and Challenging Outdated Leadership Models
November 01, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIt is impossible to label Janine Kirk due to her extraordinary range of experience in the private, public and charity sectors, including representing HRH The Prince of Wales’ in Australia. CEO. Chair. Role model. Start Up influencer. Passionate life-long learner. Janine Kirk was the founding Chief Executive of The Prince's Trust Australia from Jan 2013 to Jan 2019, representing His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales’ charitable endeavours in Australia. Prior to her appointment Janine was a ...
5. Dr Tom Buckley - The Science of Stress, Resilience and Overcoming Adversity
November 01, 2020 21:49 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBDr Tom Buckley is one of the world’s leading researchers on stress and resilience. His biggest learnings however aren’t from the lab. Overcoming cancer at 12 years and almost dying on a mountain bike accident earlier this year have taught him invaluable life lessons. Dr Tom Buckley is an internationally recognised expert on the impact of stress on human health and wellbeing. He is currently Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney and heads the S...
4. Justin Langer – Coaching, Culture and Overcoming Fear
October 26, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBJustin Langer describes himself as father. Uncle. Brother. Headmaster. Policeman. Therapist. And soap opera director. He prefers to leave specifics about the bat and ball to specialist coaches, instead focusing on people, relationships and culture. Until the announcement of his retirement from test cricket in 2007 Justin was one of Australia’s great top-order batsmen. Originally playing at number 3 he moved to opener in 2001 and played 105 test matches scoring 7,696 runs including 23 test c...
4. Justin Langer - Coaching, Culture and Overcoming Fear
October 26, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBJustin Langer describes himself as father. Uncle. Brother. Headmaster. Policeman. Therapist. And soap opera director. He prefers to leave specifics about the bat and ball to specialist coaches, instead focusing on people, relationships and culture. Until the announcement of his retirement from test cricket in 2007 Justin was one of Australia’s great top-order batsmen. Originally playing at number 3 he moved to opener in 2001 and played 105 test matches scoring 7,696 runs including 23 test c...
3. Trent Innes – People, Purpose and Innovation
October 25, 2020 22:24 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBXero is considered Asia Pacific’s leading fintech company and is much more than an online accounting software program. Learn how Xero fosters culture, values, a people-first approach and how they even have rock songs written about accountants. Trent Innes is the Managing Director of Xero in Australia and Asia, the global small business platform. Guided by a strong people focus, he has developed and grown Xero's teams around a common purpose: to help small businesses to thrive. Named Managin...
3. Trent Innes - People, Purpose and Innovation
October 25, 2020 22:24 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBXero is considered Asia Pacific’s leading fintech company and is much more than an online accounting software program. Learn how Xero fosters culture, values, a people-first approach and how they even have rock songs written about accountants. Trent Innes is the Managing Director of Xero in Australia and Asia, the global small business platform. Guided by a strong people focus, he has developed and grown Xero's teams around a common purpose: to help small businesses to thrive. Named Managin...
2. Kieren Perkins - Mastering Change, Transformation and Adaptation.
October 25, 2020 21:51 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBKieren Perkins has successfully transitioned from two-time Olympic gold medallist to a successful executive in NAB’s Personal Bank. Tune in for his thoughts on starting again, mastering change, running a small business and why he wants to be more playful at work. Kieren Perkins is a four-time Olympic medal winner and former world record-holder in three events. One of the world's best-ever long-distance swimmers, he won two Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996 in the 1500-metre freestyle, an...
2. Kieren Perkins – Mastering Change, Transformation and Adaptation.
October 25, 2020 21:51 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBKieren Perkins has successfully transitioned from two-time Olympic gold medallist to a successful executive in NAB’s Personal Bank. Tune in for his thoughts on starting again, mastering change, running a small business and why he wants to be more playful at work. Kieren Perkins is a four-time Olympic medal winner and former world record-holder in three events. One of the world's best-ever long-distance swimmers, he won two Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996 in the 1500-metre freestyle, an...
1. Andrew May - NAB Business Fit Prologue
October 25, 2020 21:32 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBNAB Business Fit is a new podcast series hosted by Andrew May. Running a small business takes resilience, innovation and hard work. As Australia’s largest Small Business Bank, NAB is committed to supporting small business owners to build and grow successful businesses. A business owners physical and psychological wellbeing is a key factor in ensuring they can be their best for their business, their family, their team and their community. And while this is important at any stage of a busine...
5. Justin Langer – Coaching, Culture and Overcoming Fear
October 23, 2020 03:31 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBJustin Langer describes himself as father. Uncle. Brother. Headmaster. Policeman. Therapist. And soap opera director. He prefers to leave specifics about the bat and ball to specialist coaches, instead focusing on people, relationships and culture. Until the announcement of his retirement from test cricket in 2007 Justin was one of Australia’s great top-order batsmen. Originally playing at number 3 he moved to opener in 2001 and played 105 test matches scoring 7,696 runs including 23 test c...
1. Andrew May - NAB Business Fit Prologue
October 23, 2020 03:18 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBNAB Business Fit is a new podcast series hosted by Andrew May. Running a small business takes resilience, innovation and hard work. As Australia’s largest Small Business Bank, NAB is committed to supporting small business owners to build and grow successful businesses. A business owners physical and psychological wellbeing is a key factor in ensuring they can be their best for their business, their family, their team and their community. And while this is important at any stage of a busine...
4. Teresa Kryger – Nutrition and Boosting Immunity
October 07, 2020 06:09 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBA healthy functioning immune system lives in a healthy body. Optimising nutrition intake is vital to boosting immune function, staying healthy and sustaining high levels of energy that are needed to run a small business. Teresa is a registered nutritionist with a passion for educating and inspiring others to make healthy changes that will have a positive, long-lasting impact on their lives. She is a StriveStronger nutritionist and Performance Coach as well as being the onsite nutritionist a...