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Boundless Body RadioGavin Symes on Launching a New Metabolic Health Practice! 776Send us a textGavin Symes is Registered Occupational Therapist, a Metabolic Therapy Coach, and the Founder & Chief Wizard of Wizard OT, short for Occupational Therapy. He founded Wizard OT in 2020 to provide a truly person-centered approach to therapy.At the core of their approach is the idea that each person should be treated as an individual. By considering each person's biological, psychological and social needs, they provide a tailored approach to improving every client's wellbeing. They don’t assume to know ahead of time what is best for their clients, and instead, wor...
2025-02-1454 min
Wizard Occupational TherapyA story with a point to reveal a truth - Anica Jansson (Ep. 11)This episode is a discussion with a Speech Pathologist colleague (Anica Jansson, Anecdote Clinical Support). We discuss a wide variety of topics in relation to communication, choke risk management and the world of NDIS funded therapy.
Put your pre-conceived ideas of what you think Speech Pathologist's do and enjoy this insightful conversation.
Anecdote Clinical Support - https://www.anecdoteclinical.com/
WIZARD OT
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IG: @wizard_ot
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2024-02-1948 minWizard Occupational TherapyGoing solo - Noor Jwad (Ep. 10)Conversation with Noor Jwad, who is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Sydney. The conversation covers:
Her journey to becoming an Occupational Therapist;
Challenges related to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS);
Leaving her country of origin due to military conflict;
How to avoid burning out as a newly qualified Occupational Therapist.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Noor's Website: https://relatefirst.com.au/
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2024-01-2250 min
Wizard Occupational TherapyMelbourne therapy studio - Gavin Symes (Ep. 9)It's been a fair while since the previous Wizard OT podcast, but that's because our main focus has been in relation to opening the Wizard OT therapy studio in Melbourne. This episode gives a brief overview of what we are aiming to achieve with the studio by providing feelings of safety, connection, belonging and opportunities for creative expression.
This podcast provides information about how to understand human health and well being from many perspectives. From the importance of creative art activities to how to keep your brain healthy by your food choices, if you want to improve...
2023-09-2310 min
The OT Lifestyle Movement99 – Street Art, Graffiti and Occupational Therapy ft Gavin SymesIn this episode we talk all about street art and graffiti as a meaningful therapeutic occupation with occupational therapist and not-afraid-to-question-the status-quo, Gavin Symes. We discuss:
How to incorporate street art and graffiti into your occupational therapy practice
What you need to get started
Why street art is therapeutic and how to make it ‘therapy’
Frustrations that arise when other professionals question what we do
How to confidently step out of the cookie cutter intervention approach
Providing truly person-centered practice
How to co-create meaningful goals
How to turn your passion into a service
Gavin is an occupational therapist and f...
2023-05-281h 19The OT Lifestyle Movement99 – Street Art, Graffiti and Occupational Therapy ft Gavin SymesIn this episode we talk all about street art and graffiti as a meaningful therapeutic occupation with occupational therapist and not-afraid-to-question-the status-quo, Gavin Symes. We discuss: Gavin is an occupational therapist and founder of Wizard OT in Melbourne, Australia. In 2010 Gavin sustained a serious head injury that left him physically and cognitively impaired. His injury made … 99 – Street Art, Graffiti and Occupational Therapy ft Gavin Symes Read More »
2023-05-281h 19Wizard Occupational TherapySensory processing basics - Gavin Symes (Ep. 8)This episode is the audio version of an information session provided by Wizard OT in relation to understanding why sensory processing applies to everybody and everyone no matter their age. It covers what the eight senses are; how sensory information is processed and influences how a person experiences the world; and how it can be a powerful tool to calm or excite how we feel both inside and out.
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IG: @wizard_ot
2023-04-1736 min
The Wild Goose ChaseHow to Navigate Different Stages of Business Growth w/ Gavin Symes | #007Eager to propel your business towards unprecedented success? Today I caught up with Gavin Symes, a good friend of mine, coach, and mentor, who has helped us grow our businesses by more than 10x over the past few years. Gav is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to business and growth, having started his own business at a young age and grown it to astronomical levels over the last 2 decades. But this episode isn't just about theory - we also dive into practical advice on how to develop a team, what systems yo...
2023-03-2954 minWizard Occupational TherapyStreet art therapy information session - Gavin Symes (Ep. 7)This episode is the audio version of a recent Wizard OT information session all about the physical, mental and social benefits of engaging in street art related activities. It delves into the neuroscience of play; how physical , mental and social health can be influenced by creative expression involving movement of the body; and a wide variety of other interesting topics.
The Wizard OT podcast continues to discuss topics from an Occupational Therapy perspective but is not just aimed at being for Occupational Therapists. Our aim is to inform all people in relation to a wide variety of...
2023-03-2434 min
Wizard Occupational TherapyFour doctors of health to improve physical and mental health - Jess Farmer (Ep.6)A conversation with the amazing Jess Farmer from Feanix Coaching in relation to how physical and mental health can be influenced by lifestyle choices. We discuss the importance of hydration; the wonders of sleep as an underlying foundation of health; how Jess started working in the health and wellness field; and a wide variety of other interesting subjects to take control of your own well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Jess' Website: https://faenixcoaching.co.uk/
WIZARD OT
W: www.wizardot.com
IG: @wizard_ot
2023-02-0954 minWizard Occupational TherapyMeaningful movements to alleviate pain - Bronnie Lennox Thompson (Ep. 5)This episode of the Wizard OT podcast is a conversation with the one and only Bronnie Lennox Thompson. A broad range of topics are discussed including: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood; why the 'medical model' approach to chronic persistent pain often doesn't bring about positive change; what the term 'occupation' refers to in the world of Occupational Therapy; how health promoting movement practice can take many forms beyond a prescriptive exercise program; and other interesting subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Bronnie's Website: https://healthskills.wordpress.com/
Pain Concepts For Practice: Occupational Therapists: https://healthskills...
2023-01-281h 35Wizard Occupational TherapyHealth promoting lifestyle habits - Peter van der Sande Lacoste (Ep. 4)Back again for 2023, this episode of the Wizard OT podcast is with Peter van der Sande Lacoste who's a Musculoskeletal & Holistic Health Specialist based in Sydney Australia. We cover a broad range of topics such as how food and drink choices influence physical and mental health; how there is rarely a one size fits all approach to improving health and well being; and why he continues to be inquisitive in understanding the human organism
Mentioned in this episode
Peter's Service - https://www.theintegrativehealthcoach.com.au/
Painful Yarns - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6004523-painful-yarns
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2023-01-051h 15Wizard Occupational TherapyNatural podiatry - Andrew Bryant (Ep. 3)This episode of the Wizard OT podcast is a discussion with Andrew Bryant (Podiatrist) about what 'natural podiatry' is and how there are many reasons as to why someone might be experiencing foot pain. For anyone who thinks they know what a Podiatrist does, this very broad discussion regarding all aspects of physical and mental health will open your mind to a less stereotypical form of Podiatry.
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IG: @wizard_ot
2022-12-1443 minWizard Occupational TherapyHaving hope when experiencing persistent pain - Nathalie Khan (Ep. 2)Chronic persistent pain is a worldwide issue often with treatment outcomes that can have negative outcomes. This episode of the Wizard OT podcast is a conversation with Natalie Khan who is an Occupational Therapist working in the chronic persistent pain field.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Natalie's Instagram: @theocc.gram
Noi Group Clinician Directory - https://www.noigroup.com/clinician-directory/
WIZARD OT
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IG: @wizard_ot
2022-12-081h 27
Wizard Occupational TherapyGraffiti art therapy - Claire Rye (Ep. 01)Discussion with Claire Rye about why she decided to study to become an art therapist; how graffiti art fits into the therapy world; and why various forms of therapy are important to be aware to find what may work for different people.
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2022-11-3045 min
Faenix Vision PodcastGavin Symes - The Biopsychosocial Wizard OT!Wooooooooo! What an absolutely jokes episode! I got to caught up with one of my best all time buddies of many years, Gavin Symes who runs his occupational therapy business helping his clients & patients in Melbourne, Oz. We explored Gav's journey into becoming OT (of which I saw to much inspiration!), explored what occupational therapy exactly is & how it provides much needed help & support to those who, well, really need it! We then went into Gav's journey with his own chronic pain challenges & how he brought himself from a place of wanting to commit suicide into a place of...
2021-11-251h 18
Flow. Apparel PodcastEP 7 - Gavin SymesGavin Symes is an Entrepreneur, Business Consultant & Speaker. Over the past 16 years, Gavin has owned and run multiple businesses of his own, generating more than $150Million in revenue and millions more for his clients. Gavin has helped more than 300,000 individuals and 4,500 businesses completely transform their lives by offering tailored solutions to reach their goals.
2020-09-0257 min
Coaching In Your CarCIYC #032 - Your Business Is Not Ready For You To Let GoDon't Take Your Hands Off The Wheel And Eyes Off The Road Just Yet!
2019-11-2010 min2019-11-1309 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #030 - Are You Self Sabotaging Your Business???Transactions with your business should be frictionless and easy for your clients...not hard!
2019-11-0606 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #029 - Stress LessOwning A Business Can Be Stressful...But How You Deal With It Is Important
2019-10-2303 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #028 - Working BackwardsIt's Easier To Make Decisions When You Have The End Game In Mind
2019-09-2506 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #027 - Have You Given It A Red Hot CrackSomething to think about when things get tough and your mind starts taking over
2019-09-1806 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #026 - The Sales Process Responsible For Over $150M In RevenueIf You Don't Have A Process You're Leaving Money On The Table!
2019-09-1211 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #025 - If It Hasn't Happened Already, It WillYou need to prepare for this so that you can get through it as smoothly and effectively as possible.
2019-09-0407 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC #024 - What's More Important?Wondering what to do next? Listen to this episode to find out the 3 things you need to master and in what order.
2019-08-1509 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC #023 - Communication Is KeyIf You Want Results This Is Something You Need To Master
2019-07-3105 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #022 - The 3 Signs You're The Single Point Of FailureWould Your Business Survive If You Weren't There?
2019-07-2308 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #021 - People, People, PeopleFind, Recruit & Retain A-Class People In Your Team!
2019-07-1608 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #020 - Why Entrepreneurs Get Chained To Their BusinessIf You Want To Scale Your Business You Need To Start Letting Go
2019-07-1007 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #019 - The Silent Killer Of BusinessIt Cost Me $3,000,000 And Will Probably Hurt You Too.
2019-07-0208 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #018 - Breaking Through The Revenue CeilingDo You Want A Self-Employed Job Or An Actual Business That Doesn't Rely On You To Do All The Work!
2019-06-2610 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC #017 - Are You A Good Starter But A Poor FinisherThe Trap That Entrepreneurs Get Caught In Meaning Nothing Ever Gets Finished!
2019-06-1808 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #016 - Stop The BoomerangCommunication Is Key To Getting What You Want, How You Want, When You Want It!
2019-06-1105 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #015 - Be Heard Through The NoiseWhat Make You Different To Everyone Else.
2019-06-0405 min2019-05-2806 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #013 - What's On Your Bucket ListDo Something Everyday That Gets You Closer To Ticking Your Bucket List Off
2019-05-2105 min2019-05-1407 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #011 - The Triple Constraints Of ManagementThere Are Only 3 Things You Can Control In Business... What Do You Want To Be Known For?
2019-05-0606 min2019-04-3009 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #009 - Using Your Most Valuable Asset To Your AdvantageHow To Create A Loyal Team That Looks After You And Your Customers
2019-04-1611 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #008 - The Who Not The WhatThis common pitfall is what gets business owners bogged down on things they shouldn't be doing!
2019-04-1110 min2019-04-0808 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #006 - It Made The CutOne Of The Most Important Things To Remember In Business!
2019-04-0405 min2019-04-0107 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #004 - Two Awesome Tools You'll Want To UseTransform the way you do business with simple, easy to use resources.
2019-03-2704 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #003 - Don't Let It Hold You BackAs business owners we all experience this one thing that could potentially stop you from achieving your goals.
2019-03-2607 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #002 - The One Way To Increase Motivation No-One Talks AboutHaving the right mindset is not the only way get motivated.
2019-03-2604 minCoaching In Your CarCIYC Ep #001 - Breaking Through The Success BarrierIt happens to every business owner but you can get through it with the right approach.
2019-03-2507 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan225: New Founders Doubled Business and Hit Their First $10K Month (Consulting Empire Spotlight: Part 2)Welcome to part two of our two-part podcast series that’s shining the spotlight on successful entrepreneurs who hail right from our very own Foundr community!If you haven’t listened to part one featuring Gavin Symes, you can check it out right here.Today, we talk with Danielle Roberts and Shea Kucenski, courageous entrepreneurs who started a marketing agency while working full-time jobs. Roberts and Kucenski took all the action steps laid out in the Consulting Empire course and in two months took their business from slow and stagnant to closing 20% of all proposals, doubli...
2018-11-1334 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan224: Gavin Symes Scales His Consulting Business to $50K/Month in 3 Months (Consulting Empire Spotlight: Part 1)The Foundr community is full of passionate people from all walks of life, in the trenches daily doing what it takes to make their startup dreams a reality. In this week’s podcast, we want to highlight one of these entrepreneurs we’re especially proud of—Gavin Symes of The Foundry Group.In part one of this two-part podcast series, we talked with Consulting Empire student Gavin Symes, who advanced his business growth and management skills to create a profitable consulting business.Symes took all the action steps laid out in the Consulting Empire course—from val...
2018-11-0738 min
Episode – Rock At NightChatting with Killian Gavin of Australian indie band Boy & BearClick the link above to listen to the audio interview
By Deb Kloeden, Rock At Night Adelaide, Australia Correspondent
Killian Gavin is a guitarist & vocalist from Sydney’s Indie band, Boy & Bear. The band first formed in 2009 and they have produced three studio albums, the latest being ‘Limit of Love’.
The band consists of David Hosking (vocals and guitar), Killian Gavin (vocals and guitar), Tim Hart (drums and vocals), Jonathan Hart (vocals, banjo, mandolin and keyboards) and David Symes (bass).
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ON iTUNES HERE
North American Tour
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2016-09-1600 min