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TeachDiscovering career options with the Workabout CentreFrom barista training to industry immersion weeks, the Workabout Centre supports Aboriginal students to make a successful transition from school to work, higher education or further training. In this episode, hear from the Workabout Centre’s Senior Project Officer Natasha Chisholm and former Workabout Centre and Mark Oliphant College student Jacob who is now working at the Australian Taxation Office. They share how the Workabout Centre helps Aboriginal young people learn important skills and discover career options. Show notes Workabout Centre Workabout Centre (Facebook) Aboriginal Education Strategy We'd love to hear fro...2023-09-1016 min

Problem BustersHappy Goodwin Day - 1 year of podsThe Problem Busters celebrate reaching the big 1 year of podcasting together in this short yet witty episode. What were we thinking setting this show up? What have we learned and what is next for the show? All will be revealed in this annual celebration episode.About the show:Problem Busters is a show that explores solutions to the biggest and the smallest of problems. Hosts Jonathan Goodwin and Oliver Happy discuss making the world a better place with guests from far and wide.Show mentions:Happy Goodwin day!!! 1 year todayWhat we planned...2021-10-0624 min

Sales and Marketing for CoachesThe Roadmap to Your Impossible GoalWe set goals as a means to achieve the things that we want. But setting goals goes deeper than that. The psychology behind setting goals is that it is a way of creating and affirming our identity.According to an article in https://positivepsychology.com/goal-setting-psychology studies have shown that when we train our mind to think about what we want in life and work towards reaching it, the brain automatically rewires itself to acquire the ideal self-image and makes it an essential part of our identity. If we achieve the goal, we achieve fulfillment, and if...2021-04-2136 min

Gone WorkaboutHang-gliding and hypnotismIn this episode of Gone Workabout, practical philosopher Paul Baker shares some of the highlights of his life to date, spanning Ceramics at Eton, to attempting to teach Richard Branson to fly, to the Alexander technique and beyond.Paul has a matter of factness about him that is both refreshing and charming. As his story unfolds, it becomes clear that it is all heading in one direction - a better understanding of people and how to support both individuals and groups to live life more lightly.About the show:Gone Workabout is a...2021-02-131h 12

Problem BustersTrailer: And so it beginsA trailer for something new: The Problem Busters podcast. A show that explores simple solutions to complex problems, sharing the ideas of people who are improving the world around them.Join hosts Jonathan Goodwin (of Bouyon Boys) and Oliver Happy (of Old Fox Young Fox and Gone Workabout) on this journey of discovery which is at times slapdash, sometimes humorous but always focused on making the world a better place.We believe in ideas worth sharing and in inspiring others to do their part. Problem Busters is our way of giving back, by sharing these...2020-10-1431 min

Gone WorkaboutMusic and kindnessMusic executive, entreprenuer and humanitarian Inma Grass provides Gone Workabout with a window into a music industry that has changed so much since the advent of downloading, iTunes and now Spotify.Through sharing her story spanning southern Spain, to Ibiza, to America and back again, Inma shows how music has both driven her and has provided both meaning and an opportunity to give back via the Altafonte foundation.It is rare to meet someone who has rubbed shoulders with such greats as Manu Chau, Manuel Garcia (and many others), yet remains true to the spirit...2020-09-271h 23

Gone WorkaboutFrom little things big things growRecorded on location in beautiful Portugal, this episode of Gone Workabout features Permaculture expert Peppi Gauci. Peppi shares his story starting in Malta as a teen with wanderlust, to Australia and finally to Portugal.He shares most importantly how following your nose can lead you to exactly the places you need to be.In his case, to turning a plot of stony desert into a lush example of reforestation in Malta and to teaching Permaculture to help others regenerate what they find around them.This episode is named in honour of Australian musician...2020-09-0459 min

Gone WorkaboutAnd then the lava cameAdam from Give Kefir shares a tale of global wanderings, packing up and living in a motorhome, thoughts on Consumerism and most importantly, how he and his family found themselves giving away Kefir in Siem Reap Cambodia.The pre-Covid tale stretches from Montana to Hawaii, includes sleeping under the stars and living in up and up U.S. suburbs and covers so many of the dilemmas inherent in modern life.About my guest:Adam Close is a Social Entrepreneur and with his wife, is co-founder of Give Kefir. Give Kefir is a probiotic...2020-06-191h 06

Gone WorkaboutHow Team Jacinda handled Covid-19Continuing the life during lockdown series, Podiatrist and Small business owner Susan Kingi of Aotearoa (New Zealand) shares just what made the Kiwi response to Covid-19 so remarkable. Specifically, the way "Team Jacinda" communicated, what the rest of us can learn from this and most importantly, that there is a Jacinda Ardern in every country if we would only elect them.Show mentions:Jacinda ArdernTangis and the Maori approach to mourningThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp 2020-05-261h 03

Gone WorkaboutIt began in the 90sIn a life during lockdown episode, Jonathan Goodwin describes growing up in London, moving to France, the origins of RnB and of course, the English experience of lock down.Contacting Jonathan:Jonathan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangoodwin1/Jonathan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnygoodz07/Show mentions:Book - The meditations of Marcus AureliusMusic - Bob Marley, Sean PaulMusic: Davinia GoodwinInspired by Music recordsChoice radio LondonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp 2020-05-191h 33

Gone WorkaboutGrab a camera and get startedContinuing the life during lockdown series, this Gone Workabout episode features Matt and Karla Bailey from Must Do Canada. They share the Canadian experience and why they are pretty happy with how their Government have handled the pandemic. How has lockdown affected their Canada-wide travel show and what have they learned from indoor life? They share how they are flexing their plans and give advice from others as we emerge from lockdown and explore the new normal.About our guests:Matt and Karla embody the spirit of global travel. As bloggers they have shared the...2020-05-1357 min

Gone WorkaboutLetting go of controlIn the third in the Gone Workabout life during lockdown series, Actress, Comedian and Writer Marsha of Roma gives us an insight into the biggest covid-19 story of all - the Italian experience. From the progression of the virus south to the capital, to the lessons improv comedy teaches us about life, this episode will have you stopped dead in your tracks, laughing and smiling.Contacting Marsha:Via her website: http://www.marshadesalvatore.com/On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsha-de-salvatore-6a27791b/Show mentions:Rome's Comedy Club: https://www.facebook.com...2020-05-1057 min

Gone WorkaboutKangaroos can't walk backwardsThe second installment of the Gone Workabout life during lockdown series, with Travel Agent, ethical traveller and very Australian Cass Newbold of Melbourne. We cover a lot in this conversation but focus on what life has been like during the pandemic and importantly, why the highest rates of infection have been in 20-29 year old men.Topics include:Ethical travel, Covid-19, Elephant riding (and why not to do it), life after lockdown, Veganism, Eating Kangaroos, The travel industy and sunny Melbourne.Show mentions:Roo TuesdaysPETA: Why we shouldn't ride elephants 2020-05-071h 13

Gone WorkaboutLearning these lessonsThe first in a Gone Workabout life during lock down series. Sonia Glez gives the España perspective on the pandemic, on lessons learned and on how the world is changing.Sonia is a Dentist based in the UK, is originally from Madrid Spain and was until lock down a free travelling spirit. This is an uplifting, pertinent and touching episode which will bring comfort to many. Show mentions:- Sonia's YouTube Covid-19 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtbjby0ryXQThis podcast uses the following third-party se...2020-04-3041 min

How to Be Awesome at Your Job561: The Ultimate Guide to Working Remotely with Lisette SutherlandLisette Sutherland shares expert tips and tricks for working from home masterfully.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The remote worker hierarchy of needs.2) Smarter alternatives to online meetings.3) Three tips for managing distractions while working remotely.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep561 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LISETTE —Lisette Sutherland is the director of Collaboration Superpowers, a company that helps people work together from anywhere through online and in-person workshops. She also produces a weekly podcast featuring...2020-04-0944 min

Gone WorkaboutBe kind to each otherThis episode of Gone Workabout could not be more relevant. Yet when I sat with Chhika Ob just 3 months ago, on top of the Royal Hotel in Battambang Cambodia I don't think either of us could have imagined what was coming. The shock, isolation, fear and size of this pandemic is unheard of. And so Chhika's message of kindness, compassion and the tale of life growing up in Cambodia is maybe one of the most heartening things you could hear today. May it warm you up as it did me.Chhika is a tour guide, tuk tuk...2020-03-2842 min

Gone WorkaboutSummers in LithuaniaGone Workabout interviews Tech entrepreneur Fernando Alamillo, who discusses growing up in Madrid, the importance of saving, how to land an internship gig in silicon valley, how to move to the UK and internet dating.Topics include:Saving for youngsters and beyond, Spain, The UK, summers in Lithuania, co-working, mindfulness, investing, internet dating, getting that first job in the UK and vino tinto (red wine).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp 2020-01-231h 46

Gone WorkaboutYou wouldn't put meat on a risottoThis episode of Gone Workabout takes a healthy dose of Scotland, mixes it with some exotic West Indian roots, adds a dash of Southern Italy, some time in England, playing international Rugby League, garnishes with a Law degree and finishes guest Ben Musio with an inquisitive mind. At least a rough outline of a chap I've found to be both insightful and entertaining and of a conversation worth sharing.Topics covered:International sport as a teenager, Law, Brexit, Risotto, growing up in Scotland, Fasting, Paleo, Weight lifting, Reading, Meditation, Southern Italy and how countries are...2019-12-181h 38

Gone WorkaboutJust walk it offWhat happened to the lean, healthy and balanced humans that walked the plains of Africa? Why do we now spend so much time and effort trying to get balanced? And most of all, could we just simply walk it all off?This episode of Gone Workabout features JJ (Johnathan Jones) who is considered, thoughtful and challenging - a Pilates instructor, a Yoga teacher and I'd call him a lifelong minimalist. We explore his youth in the UK, the back injury which led him to Pilates and later Yoga, the value of walking, the joy of downsizing your...2019-11-021h 53

Gone WorkaboutIt began in a LaundromatTwo young migrants once met in a London Laundromat and thus begins Mariam Crichton's fascinating tale. This episode of Gone Workabout traces her life growing up in a Housing estate through to CEO and plenty along the way.Mariam is an energetic, outspoken and yet humble tech leader, based in Brighton, UK. She is a Non-Executive Director of Wired Sussex, a mum of one, Speaks widely on issues of Leadership in Technology and likes to paint in her spare time.Show mentions:Tech, business, leadership, meditation, motherhood, travel, geology, racism, The UK, agile...2019-08-082h 16