Shows
Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading PsychologyGet Started Trading the Stockmarket | Australian Sharemarket Education & Trading Psychology Join Louise Bedford and Con Koutsikas as they guide you through the essential steps for beginners to succeed in the Australian sharemarket. Learn how to embrace a beginner’s mindset, develop trading skills, and leverage mentorship for lasting success. Packed with practical strategies and trading psychology tips, this episode is your roadmap to confident, informed investing. Get your free trading plan templateAre you tired of the trading rollercoaster? One day you're up, the next, you're down—and it’s exhausting. You’re putting in the effort, but your results just aren’t where you wa...
2024-08-2045 min
The Hayley Osborne Show122 | Empowering you to communicate through confidence with Con KoutsikasIn this episode of The Hayley Osborne Show I am talking with communication and confidence coach Con Koutsikas! I just love a good alliteration as well! Lots of power in all those "C's". Sitting down to have a "cuppa with Con" as a guest on the show was awesome. I deep dive into the world of confidence and what it takes to become confident as a business owner. Having the ability to be a great speaker and communicator are part of the foundations you need inside your business that will translate throughout your...
2024-08-1237 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Rachel Eckey, CEO Harcourts Real Estate SA, Industry LeaderMy guest on this episode is industry leader, business powerhouse and role model, the CEO of Harcourts in South Australia, Rachel Eckey. Rachel has a diverse background in business, real estate and government, and has worked with teams throughout Australia, as well as in Europe and Canada. She spent a decade in strategic communications and business leadership roles before joining the real estate industry 13 years ago. Harcourts are a values-driven real estate company who have been market-leaders in South Australia for many years and are leading the charge to change the perc...
2024-07-2639 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Sabine Christelli, Holistic Sleep and Deep Neuro Rest ScientistHOW WELL DO YOU SLEEP?We know one of the most important aspects to our overall health is the quality of our sleep, and I know for many out there, a good night’s sleep is either a distant memory or worse, a fantasy. My guest on this episode is Holistic Sleep and deep neuro rest scientist, Sabine Christelli. Sabine also has · Bachelor of Science (Hons) (biochemistry /immunology) and Graduate Research Certificate in Sleep Research. · NLP Master Practitioner, Hypnotherapist and Internationally trained Kundalini Yoga teacher, specializing in breathing, but taugh...
2024-06-2652 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Hayley Osborne, Small Business Growth Strategist, Marketing Consultant, Serial EntrepreneurDoes your business have a marketing plan?Does your content 'talk to' or 'talk with' you consumer?My guest on today’s episode is Digital Marketing Expert, Coach to serviced based businesses, Business strategist, Podcast host, Speaker, Mumma of 2 boys and Wannabe chocolate connoisseur, Hayley Osborne. As a Serial entrepreneur, Marketing Consultant, and Small Business Growth Strategist, Hayley is driven by a passion to empower Australian small businesses by demystifying and simplifying marketing. Hayley Recognizes small businesses as the backbone of our economy, and is dedicated to ensuring owners ha...
2024-06-1246 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Karina McDonald, Cerebral Palsy, Special Needs Care AdvocateMy guest on this episode described getting divorced and giving birth to her son Jake, with quadriplegic cerebral palsy as the best things that have happened to her. Karina McDonald, has an active family of five, She is a mother to 11-year-old Sienna and Jake 8 and stepmother to 12 year old Jace. Jake lives with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, he in non-verbal, non-mobile, PEG fed, experiences seizures, regular operations, and medical appointments. Karina juggles a team of 14 doctors, specialists, therapists, and support workers to manage Jake's needs, as well as works full t...
2024-06-0454 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Leah Baylis, Breast Cancer Survivor, Business WomanOVER 20,000 WOMEN WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER THIS YEAR AND MORE THAN 3,200 WILL LOSE THEIR BATTLE WITH THIS INSIDIOUS DISEASE. My guest on this episode shared her very personal journey as a wife, mum, business owner and breast cancer survivor to raise awareness and the importance of making your health a priority. Leah Baylis is the Managing Director of Champagne Recruitment, a wife, mum of 3 who at 43 years of age, on October 14th 2022, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Horm...
2024-05-2847 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Russell Voss, Not Your Typical Relationship Counsellor, Speaker My guest on this episode is 'not your typical' Relationship Counsellor or personal development Speaker. With over three decades of expertise in psychology, neuroscience, and metaphysics, Russell Voss, affectionately known as Russ, is a transformative force like no other. From his disciplined years in the Royal Australian Navy, earning his Bachelor of Social Work Degree and after a significant life 'correction’ at the age of 40, Russ can transform your relationship like no other. He's worked in crisis centres, healthcare facilities, and even remote regional Australia, bringing hope and healing to individuals and families, wher...
2024-05-2152 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Stefania Puleo, Dating and Relationship Therapist, Coach and AuthorOn this episode, we are going to try and answer THE question that is on the minds of most men, What do woman really want?To help answer that question is Dating and Relationship Coach/Therapist and acclaimed author of 'Master the Language of Attraction, Stefania Puleo After two decades of absorbing women's intriguing 'man-gossip' as a hairstylist and personal trainer, Stefania seamlessly channels her insights to empower high-achieving men in dating with confidence to attract their ideal partner for harmonious, successful relationships. Drawing from her extensive int...
2024-05-1549 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Suzanne Ingleton, Eating Psychology Coach, Master NLP Practitioner, and Hypnotherapist,ARE YOU AN EMOTIONAL EATER?CAN’T STOP AT ONE TIM TAM, YOU NEED TO EAT THE PACK? My guest on today’s program is Eating Psychology Coach, Master NLP Practitioner, and Hypnotherapist, Suzanne Ingleton. Suzanne has dedicated the last 20 years to helping 1000's of people to be the healthiest versions of themselves by prioritising their mental, physical and emotional wellness. Suzanne Ingleton is from SA Weight Loss Hypnosis and is known as "The Weight Loss Coach", Suzanne is dedicated to helping women and me...
2024-05-0857 min
Money Mastery with Marshy#33 - Con Koutsikas | How to Overcome the Fear of Public SpeakingWarren Buffett is arguably the greatest investor of all time.
He has a Net Worth over $118 Billion USD.
Do you know what he said his best investment was?
It wasn’t Coca-Cola…
It wasn’t American Express…
It wasn’t even Apple Inc!
No, Warren Buffett said the best investment he ever made was a $100 ‘Dale Carnegie public speaking course’ when he was 20 years old.
This course helped him overcome his fear of public speaking.
To this very day Warren Buffett still proudly hangs his graduat...
2024-05-051h 28
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Louise Bedford, Share Market Trading Expert, Best Selling Author and SpeakerMy guest on this episode is one of Australia’s most compelling speakers on the share market and best-selling author of six books on investing and trading.Louise Bedford has been trading the markets since 1990 and has trained thousands of people to maximise their own trading potential.Louise is a behavioural finance expert and has degrees in Psychology and Business. Known as ‘the corporate executive who lost the use of her arms and achieved financial freedom by trading with a pen in her mouth’ – Louise inspires people to achieve their trading best...
2024-04-3046 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Rik Schnabel, Australia's #1 Brain Untrainer, How Mindset Magnifies Money HOW IS YOUR BANK ACCOUNT LOOKING?For many, it’s not anywhere near as abundant as they would like it to be. So, how would you feel if I told you there is a direct relationship between your mindset and your bank account… Your mindset in fact, magnifies money. My guest on this episode to share his knowledge and expertise is one of Australia’s leading transformational coaches, Rik Schnabel. Rik is a businessman, leader, mentor, author, and coach with his transformative company, Life Beyond Limits. Coaches from...
2024-04-231h 03
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Rachael Treasure, Australia's Best Selling Author and Regenerative AgriculturistOn This episode, I am joined by literary royalty, My guest is Australia’s bestselling author and regenerative agriculturalist, Rachael TreasureRachael has been dubbed an agricultural activist, farm feminist and literary pioneer and has worked as a rural journalist, radio broadcaster, jillaroo, professional wool classer, veterinary nurse, stock camp cook, high country cattle drover, truffle sniffer dog handler and family farm manager.Rachael sparked a publishing boom in 2002 when her first novel Jillaroo woke the world up to contemporary women’s stories beyond the city lights ‘Jillaroo’ has become an ic...
2024-04-1756 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Samantha Boardman, Personal Budgeting Expert, Author, Radio HostWe are constantly being reminded of inflation and the cost of living crisis. My guest on this episode is Personal Budgeting Queen, Author and Radio Host,Samantha Boardman. Samantha founded ‘Spending Made Easy’ in July 2016, after being made redundant from her corporate job 12 months before. At Spending Made Easy they are experts at budgeting, and they take all of the stress, worry, panic, uncertainty, and often sleepless nights out of your mundane and tedious day-to-day finances and budgeting. Sam ab...
2024-04-0345 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Theo Venter, Miracle Survivor, Author, Speaker, Safety AdvocateTheo Venter is the only person known to have survived 22,000 volts and 1,200 amps through the heart and lived to see another day. When Theo removed his insulated gloves while working on a damaged transmission pole, he made a decision that would impact himself and his family in ways he couldn’t have imagined. But why did Theo, an experienced linesman, make what the safety industry would tell us was a poor decision?As a result of his experience, Theo’s purpose was clear……….to save others from having to experience s...
2024-03-1256 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Rebekah King, 'The Brain Changer', NLP Master, Speaker and CoachA recent study by the mental Health Foundation in the UK found that in the past year, a staggering 74% of people have been so stressed that they have been overwhelmed or unable to cope.My guest on this episode is Rebekah King, The Brain Changer. Rebekah is a · Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)Master Practitioner· Hypnotherapist· Speaker and life coach. As a former corporate professional who, for years, navigated depression and anxiety.Rebekah reached what seemed like an insurmountable low. A pivotal encounter with a renowned Australian Coach...
2024-03-0550 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Nick Lee, Founder and Chairman of The Jodi Lee foundation, Corporate health expert, co-director and partner of Healthy Minds.THIS EPISODE MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE………BOWEL CANCER…..Now that I have your attention, once considered an old persons disease, there is an alarming increase in both diagnosis and death in younger people. Here are some frightening statistics:1. Bowel Cancer is now the #1 death by cancer of 25-30 year olds2. This is up from #9, 40 years ago.3. Now the 4th most common cancer, there has been an 11% increase in under 50’s My guest on this episode of ‘A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist’ is Nick Lee, Chairman of The Jodi Lee foun...
2024-02-2039 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Dr Tim Mahlberg Sie, Innovator, Entrepreneur, Director Stone and Chalk SAInnovation is the future. Innovations in Green Technologies, Space and Artificial Intelligence are impacting our world. Stone and Chalk at Lot 14 in Adelaide South Australia is at the forefront of innovation and it’s having impact on a global scale. My guest on this episode of ‘A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist’ is Innovator, entrepreneur and impact -driven Director of Ecosystems at Stone and Chalk, Dr Tim Mahlberg Sie With a curiosity for people and culture, a passion for community, and a dedication to creatin...
2024-02-1451 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Dr Tom Nehmy PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Author, Global SpeakerDR TOM NEHMY IS A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST WITH MORE THAN 20 YEARS’EXPERIENCE. His passion is preventing psychological problems in people of all ages while also enhancing resilience and wellbeing. His doctoral research in developing the Healthy Minds Program produced the world’s first prevention program to prevent the onset of symptoms of depression, and anxiety while also reducing risk for eating disorders. He was subsequently awarded the 2015 Flinders University Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for Doctoral Thesis Excellence. Tom is a prolific public speaker and corporate Trainer across Australia and overseas and has coau...
2024-02-0655 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Maggie Yarak, Patent and Trademark Expert, Commercial LawyerARE YOUR TRADEMARKS, PATENTS AND IP (Intellectual Property) PROTECTED?HOW VULNERABLE ARE YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS FROM ILLEGAL USE OF YOUR IP?WHAT WOULD THE COST BE IF YOUR IP WAS COMPROMISED?On this episode I chatted with experienced commercial lawyer, trademark and patent expert, Maggie Yarak.Maggie has over 20 years experience in both the private and corporate sectors including banking, outdoor media, franchising, consumer and aviation and having negotiated international contracts to the value of $400 million.We discussed:· What lead her into...
2024-01-3146 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Darren Fleming, Global Speaker, Trainer and AuthorHAVE YOU EVER HAD TROUBLE CONCENTRATING? Perhaps your focus isn't as good as you'd like it to be. Or do you have one of those inner voices that constantly berates you and holds you back? The good news is you're not alone. Everyone has these issues. It's how they deal with them that determines their level of success. My guest on this episode of ‘A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist’ is Darren Fleming. Darren is a speaker, author and trainer to some of the largest companies in Australia and around the world in...
2023-09-2055 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Jodie Atkinson, Grief Recovery Specialist, Speaker, Author and EntertainerHER HUSBAND PASSED AWAY 37 DAYS AFTER DIAGNOSIS.On this episode, Jodie Atkinson shared her journey which rose from the ashes of devastation after losing her husband to Pancreatic Cancer only 37 days after diagnosis.Being acutely aware of her own lack of preparedness to face her grief, she not only sought help for herself but a deep desire to help others.From becoming a' Certified Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist' to her work with community organisations to writing her book, 'Have You Met My Grief' to amazingly having her book transformed into an Award Winning Cabaret...
2023-09-1347 min
The Grief CodeEp 469 - Effective Communication with Con KoutsikasEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Ian and Con discussed the importance of demonstrating your highest values and how the best preparation is to be well-prepared. Learn the value of being accountable for your own actions. Recognise the value of letting go and listening. Develop the skill of taking lessons from the past.Heal your unresolved and unknown grief: https://www.ianhawkinscoaching.com/thegriefcodeAbout the Guest: After more than 30 years in the commercial furniture arena, a catastrophic relationship, changed the direction of Con's personal and professional life and led him into...
2023-09-061h 17
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Derrick McManus, Former Star Force, Speaker, Trainer, Founder Centre for Human DurabilityDoctors told him that he shouldn't have lived! Shot 14 times in less than 5 seconds from a semi-automatic weapon, he lay bleeding for 3 hours before he could be rescued. As if this is not unbelievable enough, he returned back to FULL duties within 2 1/2 years.On this episode, I chat with former Elite Star Force officer, Derrick McManus. He shared his harrowing story and how it lead him to a career as a renowned keynote speaker, trainer and founding 'The Centre for Human Durability' where his programs provide tools to go beyond resilience, to sustainable Optimal Performance.W...
2023-09-0658 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Sava Politis, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Empowerment CoachYears of people pleasing, not living authentically and finally finding out, via an anonymous letter, his wife was having an affair, took him to the depths of despair and led him on a journey of self discovery where he is now dedicated to inspiring hope and a love of life. On episode 45 of 'A Cuppa with The Con versationalist' I chatted with Inspirational Keynote Speaker and Empowerment Coach, Sava Politis.Sava educates, guides, and helps people live in self-love, focusing on "Agape," the highest form of love. Living true to yourself with integrity, p...
2023-07-1248 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Victor Perton, Chief Optimism Officer at The Centre for OptimismOn this episode we shower you with a big dose of optimism and get you to look at your cup, not as half full or half empty, but overflowing!Victor Perton is the Chief Optimism Officer at The Centre for Optimism. The Centre for Optimism is 8000 people in 82 countries and asks people “What makes YOU optimistic?” and “What makes YOU feel Optimistic?” Prior to taking on the optimism mission, Victor was a barrister, 18 years a member of the Victorian State Parliament, Trade Commissioner in North and South America; and senior adv...
2023-07-051h 10
Digi-Talks#44: In The Hot Seat with Natalie KoutsikasThe interviewer becomes the interviewee in this week's episode! Cassandra Demasi puts Natalie in the hot seat and throws her all the questions she's been putting to her guests over the past 4 seasons. Natalie talks through her career journey, why she started Digitale, and her biggest learnings over the past 4 years. The importance of knowing your personal brand and what you stand for as a person and that we are all constantly learning, growing and out here doing our best.
We hope you love what you hear - so much so you want to...
2023-07-0341 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Daniel Marshall, Financial Coach, Speaker and Online EntrepreneurMONEY, MONEY MONEY. On this episode I chatted with Daniel Marshall, Financial Coach, Speaker and Entrepreneur.After working in the Steel & Mining industry as a Mechanical Engineer for 10+ years, Daniel decided to take a leap of faith and follow his passion. Daniel combined his love for personal development and personal finances and created his dream career. Daniel is now a Financial Coach, Speaker and Online Entrepreneur who works with millennials to help them build habits that will set them up for long-term financial success. Daniels contact details are at the bottom of the notes....
2023-06-2735 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Cindi Cohn, The Queen of Joy, Author and Motivational SpeakerMy guest on this episode is known as the Queen of Joy.Cindi Cohn is the author of the bestseller More Joy and a motivational speaker.After facing her own struggles with her mental health, Cindi climbed her way out and found joy along the way. She now helps other women who feel stuck in their circumstances transform their mindset so that they can live a life of freedom and joy.Cindi holds a Master’s degree in counseling and education and as a counselor of addiction, she has helped thousands of families ov...
2023-06-2042 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Simone Douglas, Business Powerhouse, Author, Keynote SpeakerOn this episode, I chatted with business powerhouse, Simone Douglas who shared her many years of business wisdom and dropped a ton of golden nuggets!Simone is the Publican & Licensee of the Duke of Brunswick Hotel & The Port Admiral, Executive Director for BNI Adelaide North, CEO of Digital Marketing AOK, Owner of the cafe - dob on King William and a best-selling author with her books "Seriously Social" and “The Confident Networker”. She also sits on the branch council for the Australian Hotels Association SA Branch and is co-founder of the Hospo Owners Collective. Her busines...
2023-06-1540 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Dave Demczuk, Founder Atria Systems, IT SolutionsAI, Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm! Whether we like it or not, it is here to stay and grow. It's evolving at a geometric rate. So how is it affecting business and how can we use it to our advantage. On this episode, I chatted with IT expert, Dave Demczuk, founder of Atria Systems. Dave is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. His interest in AI systems began in the early 2000's with some of the first publicly available generative learning algorithms. His expertise lies in demystif...
2023-06-0824 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Eli Scheier, Founder of 'I Am Love' Meditation and Workshop RetreatsIn this powerful and entertaining episode, Eli Scheier shared his fascinating journey of self discovery from being an institutional day trader on Wall St to a jail cell to being a shepherd in the Middle East to studying Yoga and Meditation in India to eventually finding his way to Tulum, Mexico where he established 'I Am Love' Meditation and Workshop Retreats.Eli has a master's Degree in Clinical Psychology of the Spiritual MInd Body from Columbia University and having studied the practice of Yoga, Meditation and Stillness in India at Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Trimbal; Anand Prakash Ashram, R...
2023-05-2950 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Conny Cruz and Heather Sasaki, Certified Hypnotherapists, Rapid Transformational Therapists and Podcast HostsWHEN YOU USE THE POWER OF THE MIND, YOU CONTROL THE EXPERIENCE. Heather Sasaki experienced intense personal growth through surviving torture, child abuse and school bullying and Conny Cruz was on her own healing journey after many years in the jungle which is the New York Corporate Real Estate and Construction market. Through their own personal journeys, both found Hypnotherapy and a deep desire to help others. Heather is the founder of ‘Heather and Hearts Healing’, Certified Trauma Release Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regression Therapist, Rapid Transformational Therapist and has over 11,000 hours of Meditation Coaching.Conny...
2022-06-1552 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Dr Gail Crossley-Craven, Author, Speaker, Leadership and Human Performance Expert"WE ARE A COLLECTION OF PATTERNS AND HABITS"Dr Gail Crossley-Craven, known as Dr CC, has an established and successful career. Gail is expert in leadership, human performance and professional development; the pillars on which she has built her career and by which she lives her life. Gail is founder of Crossley-Craven Consulting and has instructed and inspired people through writing, teaching, college and university lectures, training, business seminars, conference speaker, consulting to small business, personal counselling and educating clients all over the world She has a strong belief in life-long education and sh...
2022-06-0941 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Leslie Urbas, Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness ExpertARE YOU STRUGGLING TO LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP IT OFF?WHAT ARE SOME OF THE GREAT LIES WE ARE SOLD AROUND DIETING AND NUTRITION?On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Fitness and Wellness expert Leslie Urbas shared the truth, lies and other fun facts about nutrition, fitness and wellness in a world that seems to worship 'bad apples' and fad frenzies in the market place.Leslie has been featured in globally recognized brands such as:Under ArmourfitbitAuthority magazinemyfitnesspalIn an industry worth over $80 Billion, you...
2022-05-2654 min
Business Growth LabHow To Build A Successful Coaching Business - Mic Takeover with Con KoutsikasBecoming a successful coach is not just about having a lot of experience or being an expert in the field. It's also about having the right skills and traits. In this episode of the Influence By Design podcast, Con Koutsikas takes the microphone over and asks Samantha about how to build a successful coaching business.Samantha shares what it takes to be a successful business coach, including the importance of having the right skills and traits. She also discusses the challenges and rewards of coaching and offers advice for those considering a career in coaching.Indeed...
2022-05-2538 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Diane Konkin, Founder and Director Advanced Mind HealthTHE WAY WE FEEL COMES DOWN TO 2 THINGS.The words we say to ourselves The pictures we make in our head.After the death of her alcoholic and abusive husband, Diane Konkin went on to establish her business, Advanced Mind Health, a Rapid Transformational Therapy TM, specializing in intrusive emotions and addictionsOn this episode of ‘A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist’, Diane shared her story of healing and the amazing work she currently does helping people.2:35 Her alcoholic, abusive husband and her unexpected emotions after his death.5:39 What is RTT and the...
2022-05-1845 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Sarah Reimann, Certified Business Advisor, Financial Expert, Professional SpeakerSarah Reimann was a high school dropout at 15, overcame domestic violence, depression, divorce and drug abuse all by the time she was 20. and has gone on to forge a professional career and is now a sought after business advisor, financial expert and speaker.On this episode of A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist, Sarah shares her inspiring story.After 15 years as a qualified tax accountant and business owner, she knows and understands the challenges business owners face with managing staff, juggling all the balls and keeping up a healthy lifestyle.Now, as a C...
2022-04-2840 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Mike Gregga, Strategic Content Creation ExpertMike Gregga has been conducting training of all kinds for over 20 years and more than 10 years training Intelligence Analysts for the US Military. Mike has extensive experience with accredited courses, certifications and formal curriculum models.With this extensive experience and combined with his 'superpower' of creating completable course and coaching content at the speed of simplicity, Mike is passionate about and is now helping his clients make course content simple, clear and efficient.On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', Mike shared much of his extensive experience and knowledge around course and co...
2022-04-0540 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Sally A Curtis, Content Repurposing Wiz"CREATE CONTENT YOUR AUDIENCE WILL FIND EASY TO CONSUME ON THEIR WORST DAY"After turning her 45 minute video and a training manual into 2 books and helping a client turn 3 hours of Zoom calls into 32 videos and 2 years worth of social media assets, Sally A Curtis saw a opportunity to help other businesses.Sally helps turn existing content and collateral into new profitable brand assets. Her mission is to amplify your voice, message and your impact across all the services. Sally creates leverage by maximising your visibility, saving you time and accelerating your speed to the mar...
2022-03-2341 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Odell Bizzell, Professional Speaker and EntrepreneurOdell Bizzell's entrepreneurial career started in 1999 when Odell and his best friend started a small candy company that earned them over $75,000 while earning an academic scholarship to a top university. Odell is a business coach that teaches entrepreneurs and small business owners how to double their income with public speaking and has been featured in the USA Today, Yahoo Finance, CNBC.com, and 200 media outlets. He’s also the author of 10 books and as a motivational speaker he has partnered with over 240 colleges, organizations, and even the military to teach communication skills to emerging professionals in...
2022-03-1645 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Sally Carruthers , Professional Home Organiser and Declutter CoachSally Carruthers confessed to being a 'hot mess' in her 20's. Organisation was not her strong suite and nor was it top of the list of priorities but after more than 5 years in the Royal Australian Airforce which included overseas deployment, all that changed.Being forced into a strict regime of personal organisation whilst in the military, Sally saw the benefits and soon was a convert. Not only was she a convert but she went on to form her business, 'Organised by Sally' where she fulfils her passion by helping busy woman and overwhelmed families declutter and orga...
2022-03-1035 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Kristen Miller , Multi-Dimensional Mentor, Business Strategist and Self-Actualization Expert"BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU GET GOOD AT"Kristen MillerOn this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Conversationalist', I chatted with the delightful and inspirational Kristen Miller.Kristen is an internationally acclaimed business mentor, strategist and personal power alchemist. She specializes in personal brands and small companies with teams of under 20. She works with her clients to have fun while implementing sustainable growth systems, engaging high performance team dynamics, and creating conscious leaders so that more people can make big money while running small businesses. Kristen was vulnerable enough to share her...
2022-03-0242 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Dan Kuss and Sue Giacobbe, Professional Development Coaches and FacilitatorsSue Giacobbe and Dan Kuss are on a mission to help people and teams flourish at work–with professional development programs that enable them to be more effective and successful. They believe that when you develop your individuals to strengthen your teams, your organisation will flourish along with the individuals. Specifically, administration teams, who sometimes fall between the gaps when it comes to Professional Development. Drawing on their collective experience in the education, healthcare and corporate sectors, they love to help people live an engaged, balanced and motivated life, where they do their best work. On this episode of 'A...
2022-02-2134 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Holly Nunan, Best-Selling Children's Author, Leading Conscious Parenting AuthorityPARENTING IS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST JOBS ON THE PLANET!and to make it even tougher, no training manual is provided when our little bundles of joy arrive. You somehow think you have it worked out until the next one arrives and the confronting reality sets in that you don't!On this episode of A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist' I spoke with Holly Nunan, mother of 3, an international best-selling children's author, and a highly sought-after motivational speaker and trainer. Holly is fast becoming the leading authority globally on conscious parenting, teaching parents, teachers, and car...
2021-11-2850 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Annette Densham, Writer, Journalist, Storyteller, Award Winning Business OwnerANNETTE FOUND REFUGE FROM THE BULLYING IN HER SCHOOL LIBRARY.With a Kindle called ‘her best mate’ and borderline obsession for reading, Annette Densham, writer, journalist, storyteller was destined to have a career centered around delicious, wonderful words. From hiding in the school library as a 10-year-old determined to fill more reading cards than her classmates (her record is three in one term) to meeting deadlines as a journalist, Annette’s innate curiosity has driven her love for storytelling. When she is not reading or writing stories, this multi-award-winning PR and business awards specialist is working with professional service...
2021-11-1147 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Tammy Edwards, Successful CEO, Elite Business Coach and MentorDoes your business run you or do you run your business? Can your business run without you? How many hours do you work in your business?In this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist, successful CEO and Businesswoman turned elite business coach and mentor, Tammy Edwards shared her success steps and strategies. on how, from very humble beginnings, she built and sold a multi-million dollar business.Tammy had a clear plan. Starting with no staff and in only 15 short years, Tammy sold Tuckfields to the first person SHE wanted to sell it to at...
2021-11-0229 min
Business Growth LabBuild Trusted Authority By Speaking From Stages with Con KoutsikasIf you want to build your authority and position yourself as the trusted thought leader that people turn to, speaking from stages is one of the best ways to achieve your goal. If you’re a coach, expert, or course creator, speaking helps you build your authority, your audience, and your influence.In this episode, Samantha is joined by Con Koutsikas, a public speaking and communications expert, and host of his podcast, ‘A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist’. He is passionate about helping businesses and individuals create deeper relationships and greater success through better speaking and communication skills.If yo...
2021-10-2435 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Desiree Fraser, Rare Cancer Warrior, Founder of Without a Ribbon.11 YEARS SINCE BEING DIAGNOSED WITH A RARE CANCER, DESIREE FRASER CONTINUES HER BATTLE. Only about 80 people a year are diagnosed with ADENOID CYSTIC CARCINOMA, a rare cancer with no cure. Many other cancers demonstrate a higher probability of survival as the period of remission and being cancer-free increases.Where patients with ACC are not classified as 'being in remission' but with 'No Findings Present' (NFP) and the longer they are NFP, the probability of the cancer returning increases.On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Conversationalist' I caught up with Desiree to see how she was...
2021-09-3038 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Christopher Karvountzis, Transformational Thought Leader, Former Jehovah's WitnessWOULD YOU RECOGNIZE UNDUE INFLUENCE AND COERCIVE CONTROL?Christopher Karvountzis was born into the secretive religion know as the Jehovah's Witnesses and spent his first 30 years a part of this group.In this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', Christopher shared his compelling and emotional journey from experiencing control of every aspect of his life to his attempted suicide and eventually, his leaving as a gay man, disowned by former friends, community, and family.I asked him:The origins of his families involvementWhat tactics of undue influence and...
2021-09-2047 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Sophie Bretag, People, Culture and Human Resource Leader, Founder Metta LeadersHOW IS THE MENTAL HEALTH IN YOUR WORKPLACE?The current pandemic has created an environment no one could have ever imagined. Lockdowns and working from home have become the new norm and the toll on our mental health is high.On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist' I chatted with Sophie Bretag, experienced People, Culture and HR Leader, Founder of Metta Leaders and Kindness Consultant and Mindful Mentor. Sophie was also a finalist in the 2020 'Leadership HQ National Women in Leadership Award'Sophie shared:Simple strategies both employers and emp...
2021-09-0829 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Samantha Riley, Authority Positioning Strategist, Author, SpeakerHOW DO YOU DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF AND STAND OUT ABOVE THE SOCIAL MEDIA NOISE?On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', I chatted with Samantha Riley, Authority Positioning Strategist, Best Selling Author, Speaker, and host of 'The Thought Leaders Business Lab' podcast.What was the one constant in marketing she had seen over her 27 years?How do you build 'trust' when you are starting out?Samantha shared her thoughts on those and many more questions and told me why 'collaboration' is such an important business strategy.Samantha has b...
2021-08-3033 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Kym McGuinness, Master Digital Strategist, Early Tech Adopter, SA State Manager realestate.com.auARE YOU USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO BUILD A BRAND AND BE KNOW AS AN EXPERT IN YOUR AREA OR JUST TRYING TO SELL? How adept are you to change? How is your customer experience? On this very early episode, before it was an official podcast, I had a cuppa with Kym McGuinness State Manager realestate.com.au. Whilst this was recorded at the outset of COVID, the content is still relevant to all businesses but particularly the Real Estate sector. The sound quality was not as good in the early days. I'm pleased to say, it's MUCH better...
2021-08-2333 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Gary Edwards, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Communication CoachWHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU CROSS A FORMER LITIGATION LAWYER, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE MAGICIAN, AND A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER?You get Gary Edwards! On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist' I shared a cuppa with this talented, articulate, and all-around great guy! He was kind enough to share parts of his journey, life's lessons, and his battle with depression.Gary's CV is very impressive indeed. In addition to having been a Commercial Litigation lawyer and now a Professional Corporate Magician, Professional Speaker, and Communication Coach, he:Has worked with the SA...
2021-08-1345 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa wth Chris Nicholls, Former ABC Journalist, Crisis Leadership ConsultantWOULD YOU GO TO JAIL TO PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION SOURCE?On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', I chatted with former investigative ABC journalist, Chris Nicholls. After receiving credible information from an informant on the condition of anonymity, Chris broke a story about corruption around gaming legislation at the ministerial level. After being 'hung out to dry' and defying a judge's order to divulge his source, Chris was jailed in 1994 for 4 months. His sentence was the longest handed to a western journalist for withholding his source. Chris shares his story on how he sha...
2021-08-0648 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Natalie Paraskevopoulos, Digitale, Social Media and Creative AgencySocial Media is a minefield for many small businesses but it is a vital part of marketing in today's digital world.Do you struggle to post regular content? Are you freaked out by Instagram Reels?What to post, where to post it, and how often to post are just some of the questions we posed to Natalie Paraskevopoulos, Director of Digitale, Social Media and Creative Agency on this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist'Natalie knows her stuff.....her clients include EOS by Skycity. Bickfords, Alexis George and Ray Whi...
2021-07-2919 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Derrick McManus, Former STAR Force Officer, Founder of 'The Australian Centre for Human DurabilityHE WAS SHOT 14 TIMES IN THE LINE OF DUTY and clung to life for 3 hours before being rescued and rushed to hospital.In this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', Derrick McManus shared his harrowing story and how it lead him to found 'The Australian Centre for Human Durability'and the amazing work he currently does.Derrick explained the difference between Durability and Resilience and Risk-Taking vs Risk Management with clear explanations and parallels from his experience and our everyday lives.A fascinating interview with an amazing man with an even...
2021-07-2341 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Nathan Bolton, Former Aust. Special Forces, Director Bolton Bros PsychologyOn this episode of a Cuppa with The Con Versationalist, I chatted with former Special Operations Engineer with the Australian Special Forces and now Director of Adelaide based psychology company, Bolton Brothers. The stories he shared were confronting, to say the least.Nathan was deployed twice to Afghanistan with the Australian Special Forces. Responsible for the search and clearance of IED’s (Improvised Explosive Devices) A high-stress, high-stakes role…responsible for the lives of his mates from a threat that no one could see. A role, that ended up taking a heavy toll on his mental health and wel...
2021-07-0642 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Dr Lurve, Australia's Leading Love and Relationship ExpertIn this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', I get under the covers (metaphorically speaking of course!) with Australia's Leading Love and Relationship Expert, Dr Lurve. In this fun filled, jam packed episode Dr Lurve gave a really interesting approach on how to re-invigorate a stagnant relationship and get the action back in the bedroom. Definitely not something I saw coming!Social media and technology are here to stay. Dr Lurve gave us her thoughts regards its use in the current dating scene and also the impact on your existing relationship. Some very interesti...
2021-05-2232 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Alison Kennedy, A K Tax Services, 2021 Federal Budget ReviewOn this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist' we had a "plain english, no political bias' explanation on this years Federal Budget from Alison Kennedy, A K Tax Services. Alison is a 20+ year industry professional whose credential include:Chartered and Registered Tax Advisor / AgentPublic AccountantFellow of The Institute of Public Accountants and Tax Institute of AustraliaMasters in Professional Accounting from the University of New EnglandWinner 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award, Institute of Public Accountants Practice of the Year Awards in South Australia and Northern Territory Lets just say she knows her stuff! Doesn't matter what your demographic, there...
2021-05-1426 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Debbie Andrews, Casting Agent, Former Agent to Superstar 'A Listers'"Everyone wants to be famous until it's time to be famous"Debbie Andrews, Casting Agent, Former Agent to 'A Listers'On this episode of 'A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist', I was joined all the way from Galveston, Texas by Debbie Andrews. Debbie has been involved in the entertainment industry for decades and has previously represented Hollywood 'A Listers' such as Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Hillary and Hayley Duff, Farah Fawcett and Angelina Jolie just to mention a few! We chatted about how she got into casting and the key ingredient directors and casting pe...
2021-04-2131 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Bronte Manuel, Owner and Director of Residential Sales, Toop and ToopIf you are involved in Real Estate in any capacity or looking at entering the market, you don't want to miss this! The current Australian Real Estate Market is a hot topic. We are experiencing growth not seen in over 30 Years. I wanted to talk to an expert to find out out what is going on and when and how will it end. My guest was Bronte Manuel from Toop and Toop Real Estate. If you are wondering why you should listen to Bronte, have a look at his and Toop's credentials at the end of this episode descr...
2021-04-1426 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Annie Harvey, Well Being Educator, Ted X Speaker and AuthorOn this episode of "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist", I had the pleasure of chatting with Ted X speaker, best selling author and well being educator Annie Harvey from The STILL Effect. Annie is doing valuable work in many sectors including health care professional's, teacher's and student's just to mention a few.This current time is particularly challenging to peoples mental health and Annie shares some great tips. None the least being the importance of experiencing a minimum of 3:1 ratio of positive emotions to negative emotions and how ultimately, we make a choice. Check out Annie's facebook page...
2021-02-1027 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Steven Copping, Former SANFL and VFL ChampionOn this episode of "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist" I did my best Mike Sheehan impersonation and took a trip down memory lane chatting with former SANFL(Glenelg Football Club (SANFL) and VFL (Essendon Football Club) great, Steve Copping. Steve is multiple premiership player and state representative and he shared some wonderful stories about his playing days having been coached by and played with legends of the game such as Neil Kerley, Kevin Sheedy, Stephen Kernahan and Peter Carey just to mention a few! I asked him what motivated him to play VFL...."You...
2021-02-0233 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Renee Catt, Relationship and Trauma Specialist, Dispute Resolution Expert. Renee Catt is a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, NMAS Mediator, Divorce and Trauma Coach. She is certified as a Richards Trauma Process Practitioner, Mediator, Certified Master NLP & Hypnotherapy Practitioner. On this episode of "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist" she shared how her high conflict divorce led her to help others to do divorce "differently" Renee is highly regarded and has regularly featured in main stream media including The Today Show and The ABC. We talked anxiety and depression and Renee shared some frightening statistics around the divorce rate of second marriage's along with the emotional and mental health issu...
2021-01-2340 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Kate Mason, Personality Expert and Coach, Successful Business WomanWhat “Personality” type are you? What “Personality” type is your partner or children? Do you wonder why they do and act certain ways?I had a fascinating and eye opening chat on this episode of “A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist”. I was joined by successful business woman and Personality Expert and Coach, Kate Mason. Kate shared:- How discovering hers and her husband’s type helped their relationship.- The importance of understanding your children’s type, irrespective of their age.- The transition from being “in love” to “love” and how that impacts your beh...
2021-01-0530 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Jodie Atkinson, Author "Have You Met My Grief", Certified Grief Recovery Expert Specialist, The Grief Recovery Method.Are you dealing with grief or do you know someone who is? This is must listening on this episode of "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist". I had an, at times, emotional chat with Jodie Atkinson who is Jodie Atkinson - Grief Recovery Specialist and author of "Have You Met My Grief" She shared with me her story how her husband passed away from Pancreatic Cancel within 37 days of diagnosis and how it ultimately lead her to do her work in grief recovery. Jodie shared> that people grieve for situations other than death.> The 6...
2020-12-2832 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Mark Sandercock, Reformed Ice Addict, Founder of Magnificent Mindset, Relationship ExpertDrug use as a 15 year old leading to addiction is not reserved for poor and dysfunctional families. Mark Sandercock was raised in a loving family and attended a good school but began experimenting with marijuana which spiralled, ultimately leading to a meth addiction which he hid from his wife for years whilst working in a corporate role. Sadly this is not an uncommon story. Mark Sandercock from Magnificent Mindset - Relationship & Mindset Coaching opened up on this episode of "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist" about his hidden drug addiction. How it went from recreational to a serious addiction and how...
2020-12-2143 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Bernice Allan, Certified Master CoachDo you feel you're just existing and that the life of your dreams is just that......a distant dream. A life meant for others and not you? Join me on this episode of "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist" with Bernice Allan, Certified Master Coach, & Practitioner of NLP, Time Line Therapy and Hypnotherapy as she shares the story of her amazing transformation in just 7 short years. Bernice went from grossly overweight, regularly eating fast food, smoking and drinking to numb the pain, depressed and with no vision of what was possible to completely transforming her life. Bernice lost a whop...
2020-12-1335 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Nicholas Boundy (M4Sonic), Sound Engineer, Music Producer and World Renowned DJOn this episode of "A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist" I chatted with Nicholas Boundy aka DJ M4Sonic. Nick shared his meteoric rise from being discovered by Sia after his Youtube video was watched by tens of millions of people all over the world to being flown to New York City to meet with Sia and her production company virtually overnight! Nick had a recording contract with Sony/Ultra Music and has toured the USA, Asia, Europe and Australia, having performed to millions at festivals including Tomorrow World, Life is Beautiful, Sterosonic and the 2015 "Warped" Tour, what was th...
2020-12-0842 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Desiree Jeffries (Fraser), Rare Cancer Warrior and Founder of Without a RibbonHow would you deal with being diagnosed with an incurable rare cancer? On this episode of “A Cuppa with The Con Versationalist” I chatted with Desiree Jeffries who’s life was turned on its head after becoming part of a club which no-one would want membership to and which only has about 80 new members a year. Desiree shared her emotional journey from diagnosis to finding her purpose and founding Without a Ribbon Inc. She gave us an insight into not only the emotional side but the harsh financial cost. Desiree also shared some incredible stats and how a parti...
2020-11-3037 min
A Cuppa with The Con VersationalistA Cuppa with Irene Schonberg, Holistic and Clinical NutrionalistThe death of her husband as a result of an aggressive and inoperable brain tumor lead her to ask more questions and really challenge the information she was given. An extremely informative and thought provoking episode. Irene sharesHow her perceived "healthy' diet was in fact not healthy.Wet a slice of bread you eat and squeeze it.....wonder why you are having intestinal issues?The effect of stress on our Magnesium and how prescribed medications can deplete our bodies of vital vitamins and minerals.Health is not a "one size fit's all" and the consumption of "miracle" pr...
2020-11-2237 min