Uncomfortable is OK Podcast
615 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe explore the science, the stories, and the strategies of navigating challenge and discomfort.
This is a mental wellbeing and performance podcast aimed at improving our ability to step outside our comfort zones and take on challenges, whether they be in pursuit of our goals, or the ones life hands to us from time to time.
Join Chris Desmond and guests for some fascinating discussions.
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UIOK 32: Life at the geographic South Pole with Hamish Wright
December 05, 2016 16:00 - 53 minutesIn this week's episode we chat with Dr Hamish Wright. Hamish is a New Zealand trained Doctor who had a dream of getting down to Antarctica. He didn't just want to visit, he wanted to work there. Hamish set about figuring out how to do this. He got knocked back a few times initially but then was appointed as one of the Doctors at the Amundsen-Scott Station, at the South pole, the most Southern place on earth. We get a bit of an insight into Hamish's time down at the station, some of the ...
UIOK 31: Not taking your socks off for 4 days/Suffering is OK with Richard McChesney
November 28, 2016 16:00 - 1 hourWelcome to the Uncomfortable is OK podcast. I’m your host Chris Desmond and today is episode 31. The podcast has been going long enough now that we are starting to get some return guests happening. Today’s conversation is with Richard McChesney, long distance racewalker. Some of you will remember Richard from episode 17 where we had a chat about long distance racewalking, walking round the M25, and walking 100mile races. If you haven’t had a listen to that I suggest you go b...
UIOK 31: Not taking your socks off for 4 days/Suffering is OK with Richard McChesney
November 28, 2016 16:00 - 1 hourWelcome to the Uncomfortable is OK podcast. I’m your host Chris Desmond and today is episode 31. The podcast has been going long enough now that we are starting to get some return guests happening. Today’s conversation is with Richard McChesney, long distance racewalker. Some of you will remember Richard from episode 17 where we had a chat about long distance racewalking, walking round the M25, and walking 100mile races. If you haven’t had a listen to that I suggest you go back and catch it....
UIOK 30: Everything is hard - but hard is fun with Katie Smith
November 21, 2016 16:00 - 42 minutesToday I’m hanging out with Katie Smith from the Ritual Tea Company. Ritual Tea Company is an organic fair trade company based out of Wellington New Zealand. Katie hand blends the tea and herbal infusions to help people bring the ritual of tea into their days. Today we talk about how Katie went from measuring barcodes in Sydney to importing tea and running her own company. We chat through some of the lessons that she has learnt along the way. How a bit of naivety in the beginning can be a g...
UIOK 30: Everything is hard - but hard is fun with Katie Smith
November 21, 2016 16:00 - 42 minutesToday I’m hanging out with Katie Smith from the Ritual Tea Company. Ritual Tea Company is an organic fair trade company based out of Wellington New Zealand. Katie hand blends the tea and herbal infusions to help people bring the ritual of tea into their days. Today we talk about how Katie went from measuring barcodes in Sydney to importing tea and running her own company. We chat through some of the lessons that she has learnt along the way. How a bit of naivety in the beg...
UIOK 29: Putting on a front with Megha Jolly
November 14, 2016 16:00 - 42 minutesWhen your baby is born you can’t help but love it right? Turns out this isn’t always the case. Most people have heard of the post baby blues, but postnatal depression can affect up to 1 in 7 women after childbirth. Unlike the baby blues this isn’t something that goes away on its own relatively quickly. It can last for many weeks or months. Postnatal depression can affect any woman—women with easy pregnancies or problem pregnancies, first-time mothers and mothers with one or more children, w...
UIOK 29: Putting on a front with Megha Jolly
November 14, 2016 16:00 - 42 minutesWhen your baby is born you can’t help but love it right? Turns out this isn’t always the case. Most people have heard of the post baby blues, but postnatal depression can affect up to 1 in 7 women after childbirth. Unlike the baby blues this isn’t something that goes away on its own relatively quickly. It can last for many weeks or months. Postnatal depression can affect any woman—women with easy pregnancies or problem pregnancies, first-time mothers and mothers with one or...
UIOK 28: Helping others helps us, with Hannah Rutherford
November 07, 2016 16:00 - 42 minutesThis is the Uncomfortable is OK podcast and I’m your host Chris Desmond. Today is episode 28 and I’m chatting with Hannah Rutherford. Hannah is a physio in Sydney who I’ve known for a few years. Earlier this year she left Sydney to go and work with Mercy ships. Hannah goes into more depth but basically living in a massive floating hospital off Madagascar, along with a whole lot of other staff helping out the locals with healthcare services. This is a cool conversation about getting uncomfo...
UIOK 28: Helping others helps us, with Hannah Rutherford
November 07, 2016 16:00 - 42 minutesThis is the Uncomfortable is OK podcast and I’m your host Chris Desmond. Today is episode 28 and I’m chatting with Hannah Rutherford. Hannah is a physio in Sydney who I’ve known for a few years. Earlier this year she left Sydney to go and work with Mercy ships. Hannah goes into more depth but basically living in a massive floating hospital off Madagascar, along with a whole lot of other staff helping out the locals with healthcare services. This is a cool conversation abou...
UIOK 27: Helping out a mate with Mike Ravenwood
October 31, 2016 17:00 - 44 minutesIn the 2012/2013 New Zealand health Survey 1 in 6 Kiwi adults had been diagnosed with a common mental disorder at some times in their life. Chances are if it isn’t you then someone that you know well has suffered from or is currently struggling with their mental health. This isn’t a topic that we tend to talk about as a society, it’s something that makes the vast majority of us uncomfortable to speak about. This desperately needs to change. We need to build a movement where people feel confi...
UIOK 27: Helping out a mate with Mike Ravenwood
October 31, 2016 17:00 - 44 minutesIn the 2012/2013 New Zealand health Survey 1 in 6 Kiwi adults had been diagnosed with a common mental disorder at some times in their life. Chances are if it isn’t you then someone that you know well has suffered from or is currently struggling with their mental health. This isn’t a topic that we tend to talk about as a society, it’s something that makes the vast majority of us uncomfortable to speak about. This desperately needs to change. We need to build a movement where ...
UIOK 26: Line, Content, and Moment with Olivia Spencer-Bower
October 24, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourI was introduced to Olivia by Hollie Woodhouse who I talked to back in episode 23. Olivia is a recent world champion. She and the rest of the New Zealand Senior women’s canoe polo team – the Paddleferns took out the world champs in Italy. It’s an awesome achievement that as a kiwi I’m pretty proud of. Liv talks us through the challenges of the tournament, and what changed from the last few world champs where the girls had finished up fourth repeatedly. Not only is Liv a world champion athl...
UIOK 26: Line, Content, and Moment with Olivia Spencer-Bower
October 24, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourI was introduced to Olivia by Hollie Woodhouse who I talked to back in episode 23. Olivia is a recent world champion. She and the rest of the New Zealand Senior women’s canoe polo team – the Paddleferns took out the world champs in Italy. It’s an awesome achievement that as a kiwi I’m pretty proud of. Liv talks us through the challenges of the tournament, and what changed from the last few world champs where the girls had finished up fourth repeatedly. Not only is Liv a wo...
UIOK 25: Timelapse through the project
October 17, 2016 17:00 - 27 minutesToday's episode is something a bit different. Some of you may know I've been working on my Masters degree. The project is due this Friday and over the last 6 and a half weeks I've been doing a bit of an audio diary about how I am holding up mental, emotionally, and physically as the process progresses. Have a listen to see a bit of the evolution of the last 6 weeks for me and let me know what you think. Chris Desmond Facebook Instagram Twitter
UIOK 25: Timelapse through the project
October 17, 2016 17:00 - 27 minutesToday's episode is something a bit different. Some of you may know I've been working on my Masters degree. The project is due this Friday and over the last 6 and a half weeks I've been doing a bit of an audio diary about how I am holding up mental, emotionally, and physically as the process progresses. Have a listen to see a bit of the evolution of the last 6 weeks for me and let me know what you think. Chris Desmond Facebook Instagram Twitter
UIOK 24: Lynn Paterson the Kayaking Gypsy
October 10, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourToday is Episode 24 and I’m chatting with Lynn Paterson A.K.A Red. I’m deep in my Masters project at the moment, two weeks to go, which is its own kind of uncomfortable. It was nice to take to take a bit of time to live some adventures vicariously through Lynn. Lynn had a spark of an idea sitting in her head for years which slowly built to setting off on an epic journey on my birthday last year. Lynn’s idea and the journey she is coming up on finishing is to kayak around N...
UIOK 24: Lynn Paterson the Kayaking Gypsy
October 10, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourToday is Episode 24 and I’m chatting with Lynn Paterson A.K.A Red. I’m deep in my Masters project at the moment, two weeks to go, which is its own kind of uncomfortable. It was nice to take to take a bit of time to live some adventures vicariously through Lynn. Lynn had a spark of an idea sitting in her head for years which slowly built to setting off on an epic journey on my birthday last year. Lynn’s idea and the journey she is coming up on finishing is to kayak around New Zealand. The c...
UIOK 23: Saying yes to Adventure with Hollie Woodhouse
October 03, 2016 17:00 - 55 minutesToday I'm chatting with Hollie Woodhouse @theadventurouskiwi. We talk massive running adventures through the desert and through the jungle. We chat about raising money to support the rangers in Africa helping protect the animals from poachers. We chat about creating an amazing adventure magazine (with a little help from Mum). Mostly we talk about searching out adventures and challenges. Enjoy getting uncomfortable with us today. Guest: Hollie Woodhouse holliewoodhouse.co...
UIOK 23: Saying yes to Adventure with Hollie Woodhouse
October 03, 2016 17:00 - 55 minutesToday I'm chatting with Hollie Woodhouse @theadventurouskiwi. We talk massive running adventures through the desert and through the jungle. We chat about raising money to support the rangers in Africa helping protect the animals from poachers. We chat about creating an amazing adventure magazine (with a little help from Mum). Mostly we talk about searching out adventures and challenges. Enjoy getting uncomfortable with us today. Guest: Hollie Woodhouse holliewoodhouse.com For Rangers ...
UIOK 22: The art of surfing with Matt Scorringe
September 26, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourToday I’m chatting with Matt Scorringe. I first came across Matt as I was killing time while standing in a bookshop. I saw a coffee table book of New Zealand surfers on the shelf so I picked it up and flicked it open, it fell to the page with Matt on it. I was enthralled as I read his story and thought that this guy would be wicked to have a conversation with on the podcast. I did a bit of a google stalk of him and reached out to him. Matt was kind enough to get back to me a...
UIOK 22: The art of surfing with Matt Scorringe
September 26, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourToday I’m chatting with Matt Scorringe. I first came across Matt as I was killing time while standing in a bookshop. I saw a coffee table book of New Zealand surfers on the shelf so I picked it up and flicked it open, it fell to the page with Matt on it. I was enthralled as I read his story and thought that this guy would be wicked to have a conversation with on the podcast. I did a bit of a google stalk of him and reached out to him. Matt was kind enough to get back to me after and the foll...
Episode 21: Developing empathy through stories with Elizabeth Connor
September 19, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourHey everyone welcome to episode 21 of the Uncomfortable is OK podcast. I’m your host Chris Desmond. Today I’m talking with Elizabeth Connor about connecting the potential of science with the real needs of the world. Elizabeth shares with us some interesting stories, about being mentored by Sir Paul Callaghan, postgraduate study in England, winning the Prime Ministers prize for science communication, doing a TEDx talk, starting a business, starting a band, and being in a maths circus. Eli...
Episode 21: Developing empathy through stories with Elizabeth Connor
September 19, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourHey everyone welcome to episode 21 of the Uncomfortable is OK podcast. I’m your host Chris Desmond. Today I’m talking with Elizabeth Connor about connecting the potential of science with the real needs of the world. Elizabeth shares with us some interesting stories, about being mentored by Sir Paul Callaghan, postgraduate study in England, winning the Prime Ministers prize for science communication, doing a TEDx talk, starting a business, starting a band, and being in a ma...
Episode 20: Learning to love the body you are in with Courtney Durr
September 12, 2016 17:00 - 55 minutesWelcome to the uncomfortable is OK podcast, I’m your host Chris Desmond and today is episode 20. This has come around so quickly! I’m pretty proud of getting this far, and it would never have happened if I hadn’t got a bit uncomfortable and just jumped into this. I want to quickly thank a few people that have made it possible; my lovely wife Julia for being supportive, all the awesome people who have given me feedback and who I’ve bounced ideas off, my gifted brother Jeremy ...
Episode 20: Learning to love the body you are in with Courtney Durr
September 12, 2016 17:00 - 55 minutesWelcome to the uncomfortable is OK podcast, I’m your host Chris Desmond and today is episode 20. This has come around so quickly! I’m pretty proud of getting this far, and it would never have happened if I hadn’t got a bit uncomfortable and just jumped into this. I want to quickly thank a few people that have made it possible; my lovely wife Julia for being supportive, all the awesome people who have given me feedback and who I’ve bounced ideas off, my gifted brother Jeremy Desmond for the a...
Episode 19: Making sustainability easy with Nick Morrison
September 05, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourHey everyone, welcome to the uncomfortable is OK podcast. I’m your host Chris Desmond. Today we’re at episode 19. Today I’m talking with Nick Morrison. Nick and I first met at University down in Dunedin a little while ago now. Today Nick shares with us a bit of his journey. From working as a personal trainer, getting to train Claudia Schiffer, starting up his own business, and turning 30 on a rooftop in Rio De Janeiro. We talk a bit today about human potential, both as i...
Episode 19: Making sustainability easy with Nick Morrison
September 05, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourHey everyone, welcome to the uncomfortable is OK podcast. I’m your host Chris Desmond. Today we’re at episode 19. Today I’m talking with Nick Morrison. Nick and I first met at University down in Dunedin a little while ago now. Today Nick shares with us a bit of his journey. From working as a personal trainer, getting to train Claudia Schiffer, starting up his own business, and turning 30 on a rooftop in Rio De Janeiro. We talk a bit today about human potential, both as individuals and as...
Episode 18: Hustling for change with Lucy O'Connor from Monday Hustle
August 29, 2016 17:00 - 48 minutesToday I’m speaking with Lucy O’Connor, or as some of you probably know her, the Monday Hustler. Lucy was generous enough to give me some time in amidst her hustle so I’m grateful for that. Lucy is a pretty dynamic person with a variety of experiences, including working as a stunt performer on the Hobbit. Today’s conversation is really about breaking the mould and following your own path rather than the one society sets for you. Lucy turned down a promotion to explore what ...
Episode 18: Hustling for change with Lucy O'Connor from Monday Hustle
August 29, 2016 17:00 - 48 minutesToday I’m speaking with Lucy O’Connor, or as some of you probably know her, the Monday Hustler. Lucy was generous enough to give me some time in amidst her hustle so I’m grateful for that. Lucy is a pretty dynamic person with a variety of experiences, including working as a stunt performer on the Hobbit. Today’s conversation is really about breaking the mould and following your own path rather than the one society sets for you. Lucy turned down a promotion to explore what she really wanted...
Episode 17: Pushing the boundaries and breaking records with Richard McChesney
August 22, 2016 17:00 - 49 minutesThis is episode 17 and I’m your host Chris Desmond. Today I’m having a chat with Richard McChesney. If you guys have had a listen to episode 4 of the podcast where I chat with Quentin Rew, you’ve be familiar with the sport of racewalking. On a side note, congratulations to Quentin for your fantastic effort in the 50km racewalk at the Rio Olympics. Richard is also a racewalker, but he is a long distance racewalker. You might be saying to yourself that 50k is plenty long enoug...
Episode 17: Pushing the boundaries and breaking records with Richard McChesney
August 22, 2016 17:00 - 49 minutesThis is episode 17 and I’m your host Chris Desmond. Today I’m having a chat with Richard McChesney. If you guys have had a listen to episode 4 of the podcast where I chat with Quentin Rew, you’ve be familiar with the sport of racewalking. On a side note, congratulations to Quentin for your fantastic effort in the 50km racewalk at the Rio Olympics. Richard is also a racewalker, but he is a long distance racewalker. You might be saying to yourself that 50k is plenty long enough for a walk but ...
Episode 16: Balancing life, work, money, and carbs with Paul Petch from Good People Run
August 15, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourI’m your host Chris Desmond and this is episode 16. I’m having a chat today with Paul Petch for Good People Run among other things. This is how I first came across Paul and wanted to have a chat to him about it. Good People Run is A social enterprise, articles, stories, people, events, photography, creativity & running centric news - GPR is your personal & positive stoke for modern running life & culture. GPR is not-for-profit & inspires people to live healthier lifestyles through running. ...
Episode 16: Balancing life, work, money, and carbs with Paul Petch from Good People Run
August 15, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourI’m your host Chris Desmond and this is episode 16. I’m having a chat today with Paul Petch for Good People Run among other things. This is how I first came across Paul and wanted to have a chat to him about it. Good People Run is A social enterprise, articles, stories, people, events, photography, creativity & running centric news - GPR is your personal & positive stoke for modern running life & culture. GPR is not-for-profit & inspires people to live healthier lifestyles ...
Episode 15: Creating new families with Angela McCamish
August 08, 2016 17:00 - 39 minutesToday is episode 15 and I’m speaking with Angela McCamish about egg donation. Egg donation is an important topic to raise awareness of as it gives people who might otherwise not have had the chance to start a family. I was stoked to speak with Angela about it, and frankly a little bit uncomfortable myself. But that just shows I had kind of bought into the stigma around the topic. Today we speak about Angela’s story as a donor, why egg donation is important, the actual process of donating i...
Episode 15: Creating new families with Angela McCamish
August 08, 2016 17:00 - 39 minutesToday is episode 15 and I’m speaking with Angela McCamish about egg donation. Egg donation is an important topic to raise awareness of as it gives people who might otherwise not have had the chance to start a family. I was stoked to speak with Angela about it, and frankly a little bit uncomfortable myself. But that just shows I had kind of bought into the stigma around the topic. Today we speak about Angela’s story as a donor, why egg donation is important, the actual proc...
Episode 14: Honing your craft and killing your inner editor with Dean Watson
August 01, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourToday I chat with Dean Watson, comedy writer. Dean Watson was born in Mitcham, Victoria, the same year Margaret Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Up until he was 19, Dean wanted to be a professional golfer. But there comes a point in every aspiring comedy writer golfer’s life where they need to trade the fades for the fade ins. Today we chat through some pretty interesting topics, including; Figuring out his balance between two different pas...
Episode 14: Honing your craft and killing your inner editor with Dean Watson
August 01, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourToday I chat with Dean Watson, comedy writer. Dean Watson was born in Mitcham, Victoria, the same year Margaret Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Up until he was 19, Dean wanted to be a professional golfer. But there comes a point in every aspiring comedy writer golfer’s life where they need to trade the fades for the fade ins. Today we chat through some pretty interesting topics, including; Figuring out his balance between two different passions Very impo...
Episode 13: Sometimes the most memorable times are the days everything goes wrong, with Tim and Zoe from 31 days in
July 25, 2016 17:00 - 58 minutesToday is lucky episode 13. We’ve got another 3 person conversation for you guys again today. I’m sitting down with Tim and Zoe to talk about their project 31 days in, where it has taken them and some of the adventures they have had along the way. You might have seen these guys in the New Zealand media over the last couple of months. They love to travel and have come up with a really unique way to immerse themselves in the places they visit. Spending 31 days in a city and cre...
Episode 13: Sometimes the most memorable times are the days everything goes wrong, with Tim and Zoe from 31 days in
July 25, 2016 17:00 - 58 minutesToday is lucky episode 13. We’ve got another 3 person conversation for you guys again today. I’m sitting down with Tim and Zoe to talk about their project 31 days in, where it has taken them and some of the adventures they have had along the way. You might have seen these guys in the New Zealand media over the last couple of months. They love to travel and have come up with a really unique way to immerse themselves in the places they visit. Spending 31 days in a city and creating a picture o...
Episode 12: Taking sewing to the beach with Sarah Lancaster
July 18, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourI’m having a chat today to Sarah Lancaster from Sew Love. Sarah and I actually lived next door to each other when we were growing up but probably haven’t seen each other for about 15 or so years, so it was great to reconnect through the podcast. Sarah is a passionate person doing inspiring things but like all of us gets uncomfortable and goes through challenges. Sew Love is a social enterprise providing pop-up fun spaces and resources for people to be creative, learn new s...
Episode 12: Taking sewing to the beach with Sarah Lancaster
July 18, 2016 17:00 - 1 hourI’m having a chat today to Sarah Lancaster from Sew Love. Sarah and I actually lived next door to each other when we were growing up but probably haven’t seen each other for about 15 or so years, so it was great to reconnect through the podcast. Sarah is a passionate person doing inspiring things but like all of us gets uncomfortable and goes through challenges. Sew Love is a social enterprise providing pop-up fun spaces and resources for people to be creative, learn new skills, and get to...
Episode 11: If something really scares you, you should probably do it with Erin Todd from WorkerBe
July 11, 2016 17:00 - 42 minutesHey team welcome to Episode 11 of the Uncomfortable is OK podcast. I’m your host Chris Desmond and today I’m having a conversation with Erin Todd from WorkerBe. Erin is another awesome individual that I met at Connect Wellington’s shameless soapbox. She’s bubbly, she’s vibrant and she has an infectious and powerful laugh so be prepared for a few of them today. WorkerBe is passionate about feeding people incredibly health food that makes them feel good, while encouraging nu...
Episode 11: If something really scares you, you should probably do it with Erin Todd from WorkerBe
July 11, 2016 17:00 - 42 minutesHey team welcome to Episode 11 of the Uncomfortable is OK podcast. I’m your host Chris Desmond and today I’m having a conversation with Erin Todd from WorkerBe. Erin is another awesome individual that I met at Connect Wellington’s shameless soapbox. She’s bubbly, she’s vibrant and she has an infectious and powerful laugh so be prepared for a few of them today. WorkerBe is passionate about feeding people incredibly health food that makes them feel good, while encouraging nutrient dense gard...
Episode 10: Creating a positive cycle with Deborah Lambie and Dave Cameron from LearnCOACH
July 04, 2016 17:00 - 48 minutesI don’t know about you but when I was at highschool there were definitely a few concepts that I didn’t get the hang of and no matter how many times I read the text book it just didn’t seem to stick. The teachers weren’t always readily available to talk to about problems. It turns out I wasn’t the only person to have these issues, but these guys did something about them. In 2012, Dave Cameron (not Britain’s Prime Minister), had a vision: to make NCEA clear and simple for everyone. Together ...
Episode 10: Creating a positive cycle with Deborah Lambie and Dave Cameron from LearnCOACH
July 04, 2016 17:00 - 48 minutesI don’t know about you but when I was at highschool there were definitely a few concepts that I didn’t get the hang of and no matter how many times I read the text book it just didn’t seem to stick. The teachers weren’t always readily available to talk to about problems. It turns out I wasn’t the only person to have these issues, but these guys did something about them. In 2012, Dave Cameron (not Britain’s Prime Minister), had a vision: to make NCEA clear and simple for ev...
Episode 9: Building our mindfulness muscles with Nick Laurence from Mindfulness for Change
June 27, 2016 17:00 - 53 minutesThis is episode 9 and today I’m talking with Nick Laurence who is working on a project called mindfulness for change. Mindfulness is a bit of a buzzword at the moment and I’m interested in figuring out just how much I’m capable of because I’m pretty sure that I hold myself back quite often. This might be consciously or unconsciously. Mindfulness is a tool that I’m trying to use to be more aware of the times that I am holding myself back and to allow me figure out how to addr...
Episode 9: Building our mindfulness muscles with Nick Laurence from Mindfulness for Change
June 27, 2016 17:00 - 53 minutesThis is episode 9 and today I’m talking with Nick Laurence who is working on a project called mindfulness for change. Mindfulness is a bit of a buzzword at the moment and I’m interested in figuring out just how much I’m capable of because I’m pretty sure that I hold myself back quite often. This might be consciously or unconsciously. Mindfulness is a tool that I’m trying to use to be more aware of the times that I am holding myself back and to allow me figure out how to address that. Nick an...
Episode 8: Adam McCarthy, how a 5 minute chat might just save your life
June 20, 2016 17:00 - 31 minutesThis week I speak with Adam McCarthy about his Ironman experience, his diagnosis of cancer, and the mission that both of these have spurred him on to complete. Adam is a great guy who came across a whole lot of uncomfortable situations. He dealt with these well, and has a whole lot of different uncomfortable things he has chosen to face to complete his new mission. Make sure to share out his story to help get him support for his journey. m.facebook.com/1knackermacca/ www.gofundme.com...
Episode 8: Adam McCarthy, how a 5 minute chat might just save your life
June 20, 2016 17:00 - 31 minutesThis week I speak with Adam McCarthy about his Ironman experience, his diagnosis of cancer, and the mission that both of these have spurred him on to complete. Adam is a great guy who came across a whole lot of uncomfortable situations. He dealt with these well, and has a whole lot of different uncomfortable things he has chosen to face to complete his new mission. Make sure to share out his story to help get him support for his journey. m.facebook.com/1knackermacca/ ...
Episode 7: Taking the crumbs of intelligence from every interaction. Shiffy Lal from Making A Difference Skills
June 13, 2016 17:00 - 34 minutesToday I’m speaking with Shiffy Lal. Shiffy and I first met at a Connect Wellington event. Shiffy is the founder of Making a Difference Skills Ltd, or MADskills if you prefer. Today we have a chat through a few topics; Finding her calling – never saying never Talking about the fear of failure Talking about resistance when starting something new About not taking things personally Taking the crumbs of intelligence from every type of feedback Asking for help/outsourc...