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The Inner ChiefMini Chief: Nigel Marsh on achieving true balance in life (before it’s too late)“In 10 years’ time, are you going to look back and be happy with how you spent the last 10 years?” This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Nigel Marsh, Former CEO Leo Burnett and Y&R Brands, Founder Earth Hour, viral TEDx Talker, bestselling author and podcaster. His full episode is titled Following your own path to achieve balance, gettin...
2025-01-2710 minThe Inner ChiefMini Chief: Nigel Marsh on achieving true balance in life (before it’s too late)“In 10 years’ time, are you going to look back and be happy with how you spent the last 10 years?” This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Nigel Marsh, Former CEO Leo Burnett and Y&R Brands, Founder Earth Hour, viral TEDx Talker, bestselling author and podcaster. His full episode is titled Following your own path to achieve balance, gettin...
2025-01-2710 min
The Inner Chief#352 Nigel Marsh, Former CEO Leo Burnett and Y&R Brands, Founder Earth Hour, viral TED Talker, Bestselling Author and Podcaster, on following your own path to achieve balance, getting cut-through, and authentic success“A CEO client of mine said that when he dies, his to-do list will be full. Not empty, full. In 10 years’ time, are you going to look back and be happy with how you spent those 10 years?” In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Nigel Marsh, Former CEO Leo Burnett and Y&R Brands, Founder Earth Hour, viral TED Talker, Bestselling Author and Podcaster, on following your own path to achieve balance, getting cut-through, and authentic success. 🎧👉 chiefmaker.com/352 👂 INFLUENCE DIFFICULT STAKEHOLDERS USING THIS STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE: chiefmaker.c...
2024-12-021h 06The Inner Chief#352 Nigel Marsh, Former CEO Leo Burnett and Y&R Brands, Founder Earth Hour, viral TED Talker, Bestselling Author and Podcaster, on following your own path to achieve balance, getting cut-through, and authentic success“A CEO client of mine said that when he dies, his to-do list will be full. Not empty, full. In 10 years’ time, are you going to look back and be happy with how you spent those 10 years?” In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Nigel Marsh, Former CEO Leo Burnett and Y&R Brands, Founder Earth Hour, viral TED Talker, Bestselling Author and Podcaster, on following your own path to achieve balance, getting cut-through, and authentic success. 🎧👉 chiefmaker.com/352 👂 INFLUENCE DIFFICULT STAKEHOLDERS USING THIS STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE: chiefmaker.c...
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The Inner ChiefBest of Series: spiritual guru, Damien Price, on spirituality and how it fits in the corporate world“One of the greatest gifts in life is to know our fragility and that we are weak. And it’s out of the fragility that we can be our very best self.” In this Best of Series episode, we hear from spiritual guru, Damien Price, on spirituality and how it fits in the corporate world. 🎧👉 chiefmaker.com/257 👂 REGISTER INTEREST FOR FUTURE MINI-MBA INTAKES: chiefmaker.com/minimba I interviewed Damien for this podcast back in April 2018. Damien is a Christian Brother and has taught for over thirty years in schools throughout Austra...
2022-10-2052 minThe Inner ChiefBest of Series: spiritual guru, Damien Price, on spirituality and how it fits in the corporate world“One of the greatest gifts in life is to know our fragility and that we are weak. And it’s out of the fragility that we can be our very best self.” In this Best of Series episode, we hear from spiritual guru, Damien Price, on spirituality and how it fits in the corporate world. 🎧👉 chiefmaker.com/257 👂 REGISTER INTEREST FOR FUTURE MINI-MBA INTAKES: chiefmaker.com/minimba I interviewed Damien for this podcast back in April 2018. Damien is a Christian Brother and has taught for over thirty years in schools throughout Austra...
2022-10-2052 min
The Universal ManFathering through separationIn this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey welcome a couple of special guests - Justin McNamara and Damien Jones - to chat about the topic of being a father after separation or divorce. http://universalman.org/podcast/fathering-through-separation REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CAMP IN YOUR AREA: universalman.org/camps In this episode we talk about: Why it’s important to keep the kids at the forefront of your thinking at all times What were the surprises in the process of the breakdown, both good and bad, and some ne...
2022-08-1134 minThe Universal ManDecision-MakingIn this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey cover the frameworks and mental models that they use to enable positive, quick and proactive decision-making that can reduce risk and friction in your life. http://universalman.org/podcast/decision-making REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CAMP IN YOUR AREA: universalman.org/camps In this episode we talk about: What the elite chiefs and leaders have that enable them to make really good decisions with clarity and good judgement; Some examples of frameworks and models that exist all around us all day; How...
2022-07-1319 minThe Universal ManCareer Excellence“Any people you live with, partner and/or kids, are 80% more likely to be thriving if you like your job and you are thriving, and the opposite is true if you hate your job.” In this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey discuss what career excellence actually means and why it is different from what people usually equate with success. universalman.org/career-excellence REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CAMP IN YOUR AREA: universalman.org/camps In this episode we talk about: What is career excellence exactly? What is mast...
2022-06-3029 minThe Universal ManMale vulnerabilityIn this episode of The Universal Man podcast, Grego and Pricey discuss male vulnerability and why it’s got such a negative connotation, but why it’s actually a doorway to a deeper kind of strength and how that can manifest in the modern world. universalman.org/podcast/male-vulnerability REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CAMP IN YOUR AREA: universalman.org/camps In this episode we talk about: What is male vulnerability and why has it got a negative connotation? The background to why men traditionally have struggled to talk about their feelings. Why it i...
2022-06-1617 minThe Universal ManDefining Success For YouMany of you are well on the path of growth and self-development. You may have listened to some key podcasts (including Universal Man), read self-help books and blogs and engaged with family and identified some key areas in your life where you might need to focus your energies. The next step is to figure out, with your focus defined, what success in these areas might look like for you. That is where Tom Walton found himself after attending the 2021 Universal Man Camp: asking himself what his key goals for improvement were and how he might define his...
2022-06-0131 minThe Universal ManSteve Tolen on Breaking the Shackles and Unleashing the Beast WithinBorn and bred in Liverpool, Steve Tolen started in business with his father at 17. After 10 years he was searching for a change of career and scenery, moving with his then-pregnant wife to Australia. Three kids and almost 20 years later, Steve has forged a career in corporate sales, HR solutions and recruitment. On January 1st, 2021, having been through two lockdowns in Sydney, Steve woke up and stepped on the scales. The number he saw wasn’t great. However, it shocked him into action! At 43 years of age, in a corporate job, far from his peak physical condition and kn...
2021-12-2324 minThe Universal ManWhat is Universal Man? At our 2021 Universal Man Weekend, 8th - 10th October, the men who were gathered wanted to share with the world just what Universal Man is. So, naturally, we put together a podcast. For wisdom and reflection on all that is Universal Man - our podcast, our camps and our community - have a listen to these brilliant men: Ben Flintoff, Brad Neilsen, Bruce Taylor, Chris Beckman, Damien Price, Greg Layton, Jeremy Seng, Jimmy Purcell, John O’Brien, Justin McNamara, Liam Clancy, Luke Baker, Mark Lysaght, Nathaniel Johnson, Peter Gabauer, Peter McAuliffe, Thomas Walton an...
2021-12-1614 minThe Universal ManFatherlessness - Part 3Part 3 In this podcast, Damian Harman, Robert Falzon, Peter Gabauer and Damien Price share their wisdom about fatherlessness. Many who listened to this podcast or are reading this reflection are not fathers; some by choice, some by life’s mystery. Much of what the following reflection engages with is true for the other significant relationships in our lives. So while this discussion will have fatherlessness as its focal point - reflection upon its key messages will impact the journeys of every man seeking to be his best self. https://www.universalman.org/fatherlessness
2021-10-0826 minThe Universal ManFatherlessness - Part 2Part 2 In this podcast, Damian Harman, Robert Falzon, Peter Gabauer and Damien Price share their wisdom about fatherlessness. Many who listened to this podcast or are reading this reflection are not fathers; some by choice, some by life’s mystery. Much of what the following reflection engages with is true for the other significant relationships in our lives. So while this discussion will have fatherlessness as its focal point - reflection upon its key messages will impact the journeys of every man seeking to be his best self. https://www.universalman.org/fatherlessness
2021-10-0723 minThe Universal ManFatherlessness - Part 1Part 1 In this podcast, Damian Harman, Robert Falzon, Peter Gabauer and Damien Price share their wisdom about fatherlessness. Many who listened to this podcast or are reading this reflection are not fathers; some by choice, some by life’s mystery. Much of what the following reflection engages with is true for the other significant relationships in our lives. So while this discussion will have fatherlessness as its focal point - reflection upon its key messages will impact the journeys of every man seeking to be his best self. https://www.universalman.org/fatherlessness
2021-10-0723 minThe Universal ManMichael Lauria on Responsibility and Your Heroes JourneyIn this episode we meet Michael Lauria, founder of Forging Excalibur. We discuss how Michael found a path from divorce, financial ruin and near suicide to become a man of deep character. One that has taken on his responsibilities and lived with a code that drives him to lead massive change for men through Forging Excalibur.
2021-08-1929 minThe Universal ManPeter Gabauer on Inner Work, Expanding Your Horizons and Accepting the Roles of Your Life
2021-08-0135 minThe Universal ManNeil Craig Interview - The Importance of Trust, Humility and Support Networkhttps://www.universalman.org/neil-craig Neil Craig (elite coach in Australian Football and currently high performance coach got the England Rugby Football Union) reflects on the importance of trust, humility and key supporters in bringing out the best in yourself and those around you. These qualities are what we aspire to as Universal Men.
2021-07-0744 minThe Universal ManShadow Self Pt 1https://www.universalman.org/shadow-part1/ Have you ever sat through a meeting with your fists clenched? Do you snap when your partner comments on an unfinished task? Perhaps you overreact to a broken plate or a lost pair of glasses and wonder, “Where did that come from?” These moments may have tapped into the underbelly of your psyche: The Shadow Self.
2021-03-2530 minThe Universal ManShadow Self - Part 2In this episode we take a deeper look at the Shadow Self and how it can play out in your life. Often without you even knowing.
2021-03-2326 minThe Universal ManBrotherhoodwww.universalman.com/brotherhood In this episode we talk about the difference between mates and brothers, the pitfalls of getting the balance wrong and the benefits of getting it right. How to build an authentic and positive brotherhood and include other pillars like know thyself and grow thyself.
2021-02-2616 minThe Universal ManThe Power of the NegativeIn this episode we cover the power of the negative. What I don't want to do? Who I don't want to be? Sometimes this is a more useful angle to take than trying to work what you want or who you want to be. Check out https://www.universalman.org/the-power-of-the-negative/
2020-12-3113 minThe Universal ManThe World Needs YouThe world needs you. The world needs needs every man, just in simple, but practical ways, to stand up and be there for the world. Whether it's for your teenage kids, your partner, your closest mate. Many men tend to underestimate how much value they can add through just the small things. So in this episode we'll talk about how to do a little more and get the timing right.
2020-12-1712 minThe Universal ManSolitudeEvery human being has this great need for solitude. We all need a time of quiet, of slowness, of space and every human being does it in their particular way. But you wake up and you've got 25 meetings you've got to go to. You've got emails here, there. You've got phone calls coming in. You've got someone wanting you to do this, this, this, this. And you feel as though your whole life's just go, go, go. And you haven't got space. You haven't got quiet. And you get to a point when you can almost not hear your...
2020-12-0422 minThe Universal ManGoing SoloToday we discuss those times in your life when personally or professionally - you may have to risk, step out and go it alone in some facet of your life. We outline the importance of doing this from time to time to stretch yourself, to finish things and the power of that in self-esteem and personal growth. We also cover some of the pitfalls to avoid so you can get Going Solo right.
2020-10-1522 minThe Universal ManAnnual Conference InviteDetails are here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/universal-man-annual-conference-online-tickets-116558608937 or just got too www.universalman.org and hit events.
2020-09-1406 minThe Universal ManHitting Your StrapsIn this episode we talk all about those periods of your life when you are just on fire. When everything seems to be going right for you. We talk about how to get back there, what you can learn from times when you were in a better space, the pitfalls to watch out for and most importantly the legacy it allows you to leave in your life for your family and the world.
2020-08-2723 minThe Universal ManLiving SimplyIn this episode we talk about Living Simply. This focuses on what it means in a normal man's busy life. How to assess what it means for you, how to do keep life from getting to complex and busy, how to identify through your values what is most important and how to ensure you still leave your legacy.
2020-08-1326 minThe Universal ManSacrificeGrego and Pricey love this topic. When we thought we might talk about it, we both asked, “Is there enough depth to it?” And the more we’ve explored it, the more we realise there’s so much to this topic. Sacrifice is simply things like giving up some comfort so that you can do something that’s more important. We say, “It’s the act of giving up something valued for something that we think is even more deeply valuable.” https://www.universalman.org/podcast/sacrifice/
2020-07-2324 min2020-07-0922 minThe Universal ManDifficult ConversationsAlmost all important and close relationships require the occasional difficult conversation. In this episode Pricey and Grego talk about the mindset and skills to have those conversations.
2020-06-2517 minThe Universal ManFailureIn this episode Pricey and Grego talk about all the forms and impact of failure in a man's life. We cover the many different types of failure, how we respond to it as men, the impact of a few too many knocks to our confidence, failure when it was your fault as opposed to something out of your control and what we can do as Universal Men to lift each other up.
2020-06-1830 minThe Universal ManGratitudeIn this week’s episode Grego and Pricey look at Gratitude. What is it? Firstly we need to say that gratitude is a mind and heart set. It is a way of thinking and being – a way of looking at the world. Some people just live appreciating things around them. They get out of bed in the morning and see and appreciate the beauty of the morning, what they have, what they are going to do and more. Others in exactly the same circumstances just get out of bed.
2020-06-0525 min2020-05-2119 minThe Universal ManFunLegends, in this episode we dive into the importance of keeping some fun and joy in your life. Too often we can get dragged into the busy-ness or seriousness of life and forget to find time to enjoy it. Pricey and Grego dive into the topic and talk about some of the pitfalls and a few tricks for getting the balance right.
2020-05-1415 minThe Universal ManHopeG'day legends, As Napoleon said, "Leaders are dealers in hope." And as Universal Men we must do the same for ourselves and the people around us. In this episode we talk about the importance of hope, how to create it, use story to share it and the steps to build momentum towards the future.
2020-04-2316 minThe Universal ManUniversal Man in a CrisisG'day legends, In this episode Pricey and Grego talk about Universal Man in a crisis and together we'll try and wrote a poem that serves as a our creed during tough times. Similar to Kipling's 'If'. Get involved.
2020-04-1611 minThe Universal ManOpportunityOne of our greatest challenges is finding opportunity in the current crisis. We talk about: Getting in the right mindset as the crisis lifts to find opportunity How to find the opportunities that best for you in your life right now Some ways to get and keep momentum Including bucket lists, short term and long term goals Leaning from Vicktor Frankl - Surivivor from Aushwitz and his book - Man's Search for Meaning https://www.universalman.org/opportunity/
2020-04-0923 minThe Universal ManCulture ShockHow to deal with the culture shock that hit our own worlds over the passed few months and in fact how to deal with any unexpected change that impacts the culture of the world or our team or family.
2020-04-0227 minThe Universal ManThe Power of Self TalkLegends, Our inner voices reflect our reality. In this ep Pricey and Grego talk about the power of our inner dialogue and some practical steps you can take to turn them around.
2020-03-1915 minThe Universal ManG’day legends! It appears that you can get just about anything now in a minute. You can get two minute noodles, 90 second rice, eight minute abs, 60 second outdoor cleaner. It’s an on-demand lifestyle. So what is the 1440 prinicple? The 1440 priniciple is a concept developed by Kevin Cruze (distinguished author and motivational speaker). 1440 is not’20 to three’ in the afternoon, it actually represents the number of minutes in a day. Have you ever thought about how much you are able to cram into the days before you go on holidays or the day t...
2020-03-0520 minThe Universal Man50. Executing Your Life Vision - Action Plan - Part 3IN THIS EPISODE WE BUILD YOUR EXECUTIVE PLAN TO NAIL YOUR LIFE VISION. There is an old saying, “Vision without execution is just a dream”. We outline 5 big principles for Life Vision Execution.
2019-12-2814 minThe Universal ManBuilding Your Life Vision - Action Plan - Part 2How to Build your Life Vision: Show Notes and Tips: https://www.universalman.org/uman-framework-action-plan-part-1-life-scoreboard-2/ I have met a thousand men frustrated with their life. Stuck in their own harbour of safety. I've been there. Sometimes they are even working their tails off and still going nowhere. Sometimes they are dreaming and not taking action. But I've never met someone whose actions were aligned to a vision that was in harbour. No, they were always at sail towards their destination risking the open seas and reaping the rewards internally and externally for their effort. I...
2019-12-2715 minThe Universal ManCreate Your Life Scoreboard - Action Plan - Part 1WHAT IS A LIFE SCOREBOARD? The Life Scoreboard is a pictorial representation of how your performing in all the most important elements of your life. Things like your relationship with your partner and kids, wider family, best friends, career and legacy, finances, health, mastery, travel, spirit and dreams. It is an important step in working out your life vision.
2019-12-2613 min2019-12-1902 minThe Universal Man46. Mental Game https://www.universalman.org/uman-framework-part-2-mental-game/ Master your Mental Game - part 2 of the UMAN Framework How often in life do you feel like you lack the confidence, or you lack the clarity, or you're overwhelmed, or … There's just something about, as life gets on and life gets busy, maybe you lose some of your natural confidence and your natural exuberance, and getting in the right head space is difficult, right? This is a huge, huge part of being successful or achieving your goals in life, so mental game is a really important co...
2019-12-0523 min
The Inner ChiefDamien Price, Spiritual Guru on Random Acts of Kindness, Growing Your Sense of Self, and Values CompromiseIn this episode, we talk with our resident spiritual guru, Damien Price. Go to: www.chiefmaker.com/152 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card This is the third time we’ve had Pricey on the show; you can check out previous episodes by going to chiefmaker.com/31 and chiefmaker.com/101. Damien is a Christian Brother and has taught for over thirty years in schools throughout Australia and New Zealand. Over the past twenty years he has been involved in working with disadv...
2019-11-2939 minThe Inner ChiefDamien Price, Spiritual Guru on Random Acts of Kindness, Growing Your Sense of Self, and Values CompromiseIn this episode, we talk with our resident spiritual guru, Damien Price. Go to: www.chiefmaker.com/152 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com/score-card This is the third time we’ve had Pricey on the show; you can check out previous episodes by going to chiefmaker.com/31 and chiefmaker.com/101. Damien is a Christian Brother and has taught for over thirty years in schools throughout Australia and New Zealand. Over the past twenty years he has been involved in working with disadv...
2019-11-2939 minThe Universal ManUman Framework Pt 1. UniquenessUniversal Man Framework Part 1 - UNIQUENESS: Full show notes here: https://www.universalman.org/uman-framework-uniqueness/ Uniqueness is at the very core of being a Universal Man because it gives you this solid foundation for understanding your behaviour, your reactions, your desires, your goals. And without understanding those key things, it’s very, very hard to operate in the real world. You’ll surprise yourself. You’ll do things that might make you upset and you’ll do things that could be going down completely the wrong path and you won’t understand why certain things just piss you of...
2019-11-2516 minThe Universal ManLiving On The Edgehttps://www.universalman.org/living-on-the-edge/ At the start of the movie Dead Poet's Society Mr. Keating says, "Carpe Diem, lads. Seize the day, make your lives extraordinary." The scene is set in front of photos of men who died in the First World War, and he's saying to them, "Don't be boring. Don't just waste your life, make your life extraordinary. Live on the edge." But the truth is in life these days we get into the day-to-day grind of raising families or a busy job or something. One of the things that can creep in is...
2019-11-1016 minThe Universal ManDetermining Your Core ValuesFull Show Notes Here: https://www.universalman.org/determining-your-core-values/ In this episode we cover determining your core values. What's deepest in you? What really is at your essence of who you are. It's the things in the world that for whatever reason, mean the most to you and who you are. Core values are like a personal compass point. You know, you're wandering through life and your values tell you if something is right or wrong. They tell you, you should go down this path, or not. They drive where you want to be. They...
2019-10-2414 minThe Universal ManGetting and Staying Motivatedhttps://www.universalman.org/getting-and-staying-motivated/ This is about not just getting out of bed in the morning and having energy for life. This is about when you’ve got something important to be done. Staying motivated to get it done when it gets hard, when it gets frustrating, when there’s other things, competing priorities, when you just don’t have the energy to get up and do it or do it at any time and all of a sudden you can procrastinate for days and then those days turn into weeks and months and this thing, this t...
2019-10-1017 minThe Universal ManReframing Difficult Situationswww.universalman.org for show notes and events. Framing shapes the way we look at life's events both past and upcoming. It's our perspective on what it means for us and others and shapes so much of our experience in life. Most of the time we're not even aware that it's the labels that come with framing that limit us or give us freedom.
2019-09-2613 minThe Universal ManHow to Have a Deeper Conversation with a MateThis is an extra special podcast today in honour of one of our fallen brothers. Ben, father of two, loving husband and best mate to Jimmy tragically took his own life a year ago. It was completely out of the blue. This horrible tragedy inspired us to present a podcast on just how you have a deeper conversation with your mates. This is about those times when you just want to dig a little bit deeper, either for you or for them.
2019-09-1220 minThe Universal ManLoneliness Kills HopeFULL NOTES: https://www.universalman.org/loneliness-kills-hope/ How often do you come across a man who has lost that spark, lost that sense of life, they’ve lost that kind of bounce? Many people are stuck, and there’s a sense of, “I’m not going to cope, I cannot cope, I’m going to run away”. And there’s a real sense of being on their own.
2019-08-3011 minThe Universal ManSelf Coaching Frees the Spirithttps://www.universalman.org/self-coaching-frees-the-spirit/ Self-Coaching Frees the Spirit August 15, 2019You need to do THIS on your own There are times in life when you shouldn’t and can’t go to some sort of a guru, counsellor, professional, and supervisor to help with a problem. Sometimes you have just got to trust your own wisdom, but to do it in a really deliberate way. So our topic is self-coaching. Well, self-coaching, to our way of thinking, frees the spirit. It is a process where instead of engaging somebody else or speak...
2019-08-1515 min2019-08-0215 minThe Universal ManThe Roles That Define You https://www.universalman.org/the-roles-that-define-you/ A man's life is defined by all the different formal and informal roles that we take on every single day. Husband, father, partner, work colleague, even a certain role you play with your mates. In the Renaissance Man context, they always spoke about the ability to be the right kind of Universal Man in all the different contexts or different teams or situations you're in. Regardless of those different roles that we're all called to play, there's a quality of the man that transfers across - that transcends. All these di...
2019-07-1816 minThe Universal ManConflict is the Path to FreedomFor full summary: https://www.universalman.org/conflict-is-the-path-to-freedom/ If there is one thing that so many of us dislike and avoid – it is conflict. It’s not an easy thing, because the emotions that get dragged up are often raw. You sit there stirring away or you can’t sleep at night because you’re playing a discussion over and over in your head from 50 different angles. Just as you get clear on everything you’re going say, you see the person the next day and none of that happens. It can be so disappointing when you d...
2019-07-0425 minThe Universal ManComparison is the Thief of Joyhttps://www.universalman.org/comparison-is-the-thief-of-joy/ In this episode we break open the topic of comparison; when one’s puts so much energy into comparing self to things like others, celebrities etc. We want to begin with a quote by Teddy Roosevelt where he said, “Comparison is the thief of joy!” We believe that to be so very true. What Roosevelt is saying is that joy comes when you are authentically you. That's why it's such an important thing. But when I'm looking to someone else, when I'm comparing myself constantly, I don't go within, I don't...
2019-06-2014 minThe Universal ManBalance in Busy Timeswww.universalman.org/podcast This week our topic is balance in busy times. So often within our lives we are out of balance. There's a sense you're just going around, you're spinning and on a treadmill. We know all these sound like things we hear all the time. You feel a sense, I've got no particular power here, and I'm just rushing, rushing, rushing, go, go, go. I'm out of balance.
2019-06-0728 minThe Universal ManInside The MarathonInside the Marathon https://www.universalman.org/inside-the-marathon/ Joins our PUSH UP CHALLENGE IN JULY https://www.facebook.com/events/2243790045690221/ Last year, we spoke all about smashing big goals and what it is structurally, what you've got to do to set the big goals and achieve them. But today, we want to talk about what it's actually like to be inside the marathon. What’s it like ‘inside the marathon’? Today we will look at the totality of the journey. So, it's not about setting the goals, et cetera, but what's going on with...
2019-05-2325 min
The Universal ManBodyweightwww.universalman.org/bodyweight The episode came from an off the cuff conversation between Pricey and Grego on controlling bodyweight. We cover: - How to control bodyweight as you get older - Three critical factors in diet that cause you to gain weight - Should you focus more exercise or diet - Simple systems that help you stay disciplined
2019-05-0917 min
The Universal ManVolunteeringOne of Greg and Pricey’s favourite books is ‘Legacy’ – the story behind the huge success of the All Blacks, their team culture and influence within New Zealand society. One of the key elements in that book is the concept of ‘giving something back’ – of leaving the team and the team culture better and stronger once you have moved on. This week’s podcast is about volunteering – about legacy and making the world a better place for all. Pricey has been involved for many years with young adults who make a difference. He comes alive when he sees young people...
2019-04-2512 min
The Universal Man29. Courage Courage - what is it? Courage is a topic Pricey has been avoiding talking about on Universal Man. If you had said to Pricey as a young gun - has he got any courage - he would have said no! Because as a young man he would have been rating himself on whether he had the courage to tackle someone on the footy field or the courage to swim a mile or two or three. Pricey saw courage as a young man as purely a physical thing.
2019-04-1122 min
The Universal Man28. PainPain has many faces. But like so many things that we talk about in Universal Man, it can be one of life’s greatest teachers. Let’s try to understand pain and some of its faces. The masochist is the one who just loves pain almost as an end in itself. That is not the approach we want to take here. Pain, in itself, has no intrinsic value. Instead it is an indicator that you are at a doorway to growing your own self. In particular situations, we come to a crossroads and are required to mak...
2019-03-2820 min
The Universal ManMusicIn this episode of Universal Man we look at music and the role it plays in our lives and the invitation we all share to make music, to harness of the power of music to make something unique and special from within ourselves that will add beauty to our world. “Don’t die with the music in you!” Dr Wayne Dyer Music the energy of our spirit Imagine a world without music! Music in all its forms; your favourite band as you work out or jog, that symphony orchestra that brings deeper emotion to the surface...
2019-03-1412 min
The Universal Man26. DemonsA little while back, one of our Universal Men was telling a story about his battle fighting his own inner demons that were holding him back, strangling his growth and enjoyment of life. So what are inner demons? They are something that you struggle within your own mind. The voices or thoughts that have been around a long time, that keep rearing their heads and holding you back. Inner Demons aren’t something new. Often when people talk about demons, they talk about something that's been around for decades. There's a sense of ha...
2019-02-2816 min
The Inner Chief101. Damien Price, Spiritual Guru on Balance, Life Chapters and Your RhythmThis week’s episode takes a totally different format as it’s a discussion rather than an interview. I recorded this episode with our spiritual guru, Damien Price, for another podcast called The Universal Man, a Not-For-Profit organisation dedicated to helping men operating at their best in the modern world. You can connect with Damien on LinkedIn. He’s also been on the podcast before; check out episode 31. Key Quotes from discussion with Damien Price What is balance? When we ar...
2019-02-2728 minThe Inner Chief101. Damien Price, Spiritual Guru on Balance, Life Chapters and Your RhythmThis week’s episode takes a totally different format as it’s a discussion rather than an interview. I recorded this episode with our spiritual guru, Damien Price, for another podcast called The Universal Man, a Not-For-Profit organisation dedicated to helping men operating at their best in the modern world. You can connect with Damien on LinkedIn. He’s also been on the podcast before; check out episode 31. Key Quotes from discussion with Damien Price What is balance? When we ar...
2019-02-2728 min
The Universal Man25. MasteryAll Universal Men gratefully accept the challenge of mastery. They know it’s importance for personal growth, confidence, giving back and the ultimate expression of self. So what is Mastery? and What are the steps and what are the different roles along the journey? Mastery is the pursuit of excellence. A pursuit of being beyond an expert. It might be sport, music, profession, art, craft. It's not easy. And it's not natural ability either. There's a great quote by Daniel Herbert who was World Cup winning Wallaby, Rugby...
2019-02-1414 min
The Inner ChiefSummer Series Ep. 4 - Damien Price, Spiritual GuruIn this episode we take an entirely new angle. I’ve been wanting to bring in some gurus on particular topics and it brings me great pleasure to start with our spiritual guru Damien Price on Spiritualism and how it fits in the corporate world. Damien Price is a Christian Brother and has taught for over thirty years in schools throughout Australia and New Zealand. Over the past twenty years Damien has been involved in working with disadvantaged youth, homeless men and women, refugees and Asylum Seekers. Damien has Masters Degrees in Counselling and Pastoral Guidance. Damien’s Doctor of Philos...
2018-12-2649 minThe Inner ChiefSummer Series Ep. 4 - Damien Price, Spiritual GuruIn this episode we take an entirely new angle. I’ve been wanting to bring in some gurus on particular topics and it brings me great pleasure to start with our spiritual guru Damien Price on Spiritualism and how it fits in the corporate world. Damien Price is a Christian Brother and has taught for over thirty years in schools throughout Australia and New Zealand. Over the past twenty years Damien has been involved in working with disadvantaged youth, homeless men and women, refugees and Asylum Seekers. Damien has Masters Degrees in Counselling and Pastoral Guidance. Damien’s Doctor of Philos...
2018-12-2649 min
The Universal Man24. GriefThis episode was recorded at The Universal Man - Being Great Men weekend. All 12 participants were involved in recording. Oliver Wightman, Bruce McGregor Brendan Hawes, David Graham, Luke Baker, Jimmy Purcell, Simon McDonald, James Kasch, Bruce Taylor, Liam McGuire, Greg Layton and Damien Price. Grief, at its simplest is the reaction to a loss, and in the face of that loss, adjusting to a new reality. It's the absence of something in our life and how our life changes because of that loss. And it takes many, many forms. It could be, like I'm actually getting really old, so it's the lost of...
2018-10-1820 min
The Universal Man23. The ZoneIn this week’s episode Pricey interviews Grego about The Zone. PRICEY: The number of times I'm chatting with you, and you'll talk about a zone. You'll say, "When the guy was in his zone"; "When actually I was in the zone". And obviously that's a really important thing. What do you mean by a zone? I'll tell you a story to start this off. I remember I was coaching rugby at GPS Premier Rugby in Brisbane many years ago. And I was hanging out with a coach guy called Matt Pini who played for the Quee...
2018-09-2717 min
The Universal Man22. Meditation“The unreflected / unexamined life is not worth living.” - Socrates Why this topic? We live in this crazy world of noise, rush, schedules, busyness, deadlines. Sometimes in the midst of all of this we can feel lost. It is that treadmill feeling. So many of us really want to find a method or time to just stand still, breathe in deeply and get balance and focus back. See more at www.universalman.org What is meditation? It's a space of stillness, a space of calmness, a space where...
2018-09-1420 min
The Universal Man21. Devils Apprentice“We are all meant to shine, as children do.And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” - Marianne Williamson What do we mean by The Devil’s Apprentice? Several times on Universal Man we have talked about the Wolf Pack - that group of men that we choose to associate with who lift us to our best selves. But life is never perfect nor is any group of mates. Often amongst our group...
2018-09-0313 min
The Universal Man20. Feet of Clay“Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in!” - Anthem - Leonard Cohen What do we mean by ‘feet of clay’? Leonard Cohen’s song says, “There is a crack in everything - that’s how the light gets in!” When we talk about ‘feet of clay’ we are saying that central to life is imperfection. No one and no thing is perfect and that is good. One of the greatest challenges we face is an inner narrative that says “I must be perfect!”, “I ca...
2018-08-1614 min
The Universal Man19. Life Mentor"I am not a self-made man. Every time I give a speech at a business conference, or speak to college students, or do a Reddit AMA, someone says it. 'Governor/Governator/Arnold/Arnie/Schwarzie/Schnitzel (depending on where I am), as a self-made man, what’s your blueprint for success?' They’re always shocked when I thank them for the compliment but say, “I am not a self-made man. I got a lot of help.” It is true that I grew up in Austria without plumbing. It is true that I moved to America alone with just a gym bag. And it...
2018-08-0215 min
The Universal Man18. Self AwarenessAs soon as you honour the present moment, all unhappiness and struggle dissolve, and life begins to flow with joy and ease. When you act out the present-moment awareness, whatever you do becomes imbued with a sense of quality, care, and love - even the most simple action. Eckhart Tolle What is Awareness? In some ways the question above makes little sense. It is like asking a bird about the air or a fish about water. Yet it is hardly surprising that one of the biggest selling books of the Twentieth Century was ‘the Power of N...
2018-07-1913 min
The Universal Man17. Resilience“Out of massive suffering emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” - Khalil Gibran WHAT IS RESILIENCE Resilience is that ability to bounce back and to reframe things in a positive way when you're faced with a difficult time or adversity. When there is a lack of adversity in your life it's probably not necessarily a good thing. There are times when it's okay to not have any adversity. But in the end it's through adversity that we grow. The challenge that we face helps us grow. Through experience the world grows and widens before us. So...
2018-07-1216 min
The Universal Man16. Marriage - Keeping The Flame BurningIn all long-term relationships the challenge to keep the flame burning never ends. Like most people you’ll have found that in the early stages of relationships life was bliss. You spent hours and hours together every week without distraction or hinderance. You may have also been a bit younger, in less demanding roles and had no children. Whatever, your situation, at some point life gets busier and the challenge of keeping the flame burning gets harder. So, once the high of moments like your wedding or the birth of children is over, what is next? How do you keep that...
2018-07-0516 min
The Universal Man15. Humility“I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility.” John Ruskin WHAT IS HUMILITY? Our Universal Man core principle of ‘know thyself’ comes to the fore in Humility. When you are in touch with your truest self and ‘at peace’ with who you are you are freed from the ego battles that build within you. As this energy grows it naturally leads to a profound sense of purpose and service of humanity and the planet itself. You grow to truly become a ‘universal man’ who is not just we...
2018-06-2916 min
The Universal Man14. Saying No“Half the troubles in life can be traced back to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.” - Josh Billings What is saying ‘no’ Saying 'no' can be one of the toughest things as a bloke. We’ve all been in situations where for one reason or another we got talked into something we didn’t really want to do. And these tricky moments take a thousand forms. There's a sense that if I say 'no', I'm going to let someone else or an entire group down. I'm going to miss out on somethi...
2018-06-2111 min
The Universal Man13. EsteemIn this episode we talk about Self-esteem. “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away”. Henry David Thoreau Self-esteem: What is it? People often talk about their ‘physical core’ and the need to work on it. Each of us shares another ‘core’ - our sense of self, our self-worth; our self-esteem. Our self-esteem is our core belief about ourselves. People can confuse a good sense of self-esteem with an arrogance or ‘...
2018-06-1414 min
The Universal Man12. Well-Rounded“Wanted, a man who is symmetrical, and not one-sided in his development, who has not sent all the energies of his being into one narrow specialty and allowed all the other branches of his life to wither and die.” Orison Swett Marden, Pushing to the front, 1911 In this episode we cover the importance of being 'Well-Rounded' In the speed of modern life things can get out of whack very quickly. We’ve all seen men that put all their faith in developing just one element of their life. They become gym junkies thinking that this will lead to their h...
2018-06-0711 min
The Universal Man11. Tall Poppy“Your candle doesn’t glow brighter when you blow someone else’s out" What is it? The ‘tall poppy’ is a mentality that seeks to put the performance of another down in order to feel good within our own mediocrity. Tall Poppy thinking is at home in the herd. In the herd mentality the sheep flock to the pool of the lowest common denominator - of mediocrity to help them feel better in their own lack of courage to risk and dare and dream to become their best self. Tall Poppy thinking is not about the object of t...
2018-05-3113 min
The Universal Man10. SpiritualityWe are all spiritual. Just we are all have physical, intellectual, emotional elements to who we are we have the spiritual. This is the space of meaning making, of purpose, of our deepest sense of self; who I am beyond all else. Spirituality is where and how we find meaning and purpose in our lives. It is intimately linked to our truest and deepest self; our inner chief. One could say that coming to grips with our spirituality is our ‘coming home’ to our truest self.
2018-05-2416 min
The Universal Man9. Epic GoalsThere is a difference between normal goals and epic goals. An epic goal normally entails some sort of adventure, journey or challenge that requires total and all out commitment of energy, learning and time. The first time you write down this goal or think about committing to it you should be struck by a sense of fear or nervousness about whether or not you can achieve it.
2018-05-1718 min
The Universal Man8. DisciplineDiscipline is a set of practices based on core beliefs that keep you on the path to being the best you. It is not about being rigid and thoughtless, instead it is staying true to a habit / cause / routine over a period of time. It means not taking the easy route and giving up at the first sign of trouble or of easy temptations. In this episode Pricey and Grego explore the challenges, pitfalls and benefits of living a more disciplined life.
2018-05-1121 min
The Universal Man7. SetbacksIn this episode we explore setbacks and how to use them for growth and regaining momentum. There is not one among us who does not regularly have a setback in some aspect of their lives. Setbacks are those ‘gone backwards’ time's; a time of loss, of lost momentum, confusion, loss of energy and focus etc. There has been a momentum forward and then surprisingly we encounter a block, a loss, resistance or an apparent failure. We are thrown back to before where we previously thought we had been.
2018-05-0314 min
The Universal Man6. WolfpackIn this episode we explore your wolfpack and how to ensure it is enabling and ennobling for all involved. The wolfpack are those people you spend the most time with and those that have a strong influence on your mindset, the events in your life and how you engage with them. We all have wolfpacks. But the key questions are whether the pack is enhancing your sense of self? - leading you to become an even better you? OR is your wolfpack a compromising influence within your life - leading to the lowest common denominator? A neg...
2018-04-2618 min
The Universal Man5. ConfidenceOur episode this week explores confidence. It might be you’ve lost the confidence to a make key moves at work, you’re nervous catching up with mates or uncertain around people in powerful positions. The truth is it takes a thousand forms and for some reason you’ve just lost your mojo. And unfortunately, being blokes, we often prefer to suffer in silence without taking precise action that can shift us to a more confident place. We aren’t talking about clutch moments and kickin the winning goal. We are talking about a nagging feeling that lots of guys get as th...
2018-04-1915 min
The Inner Chief31. Spiritual GURU Damien Price on Staying Connected to Your Soul and the Ultimate Purpose of LifeIn this episode we take an entirely new angle. I’ve been wanting to bring in some gurus on particular topics and it brings me great pleasure to start with our spiritual guru Damien Price on Spiritualism and how it fits in the corporate world. Damien Price is a Christian Brother and has taught for over thirty years in schools throughout Australia and New Zealand. Over the past twenty years Damien has been involved in working with disadvantaged youth, homeless men and women, refugees and Asylum Seekers. Damien has Masters Degrees in Counselling and Pastoral Guidance. Damien’s Doctor of Philos...
2018-04-1849 minThe Inner Chief31. Spiritual GURU Damien Price on Staying Connected to Your Soul and the Ultimate Purpose of LifeIn this episode we take an entirely new angle. I’ve been wanting to bring in some gurus on particular topics and it brings me great pleasure to start with our spiritual guru Damien Price on Spiritualism and how it fits in the corporate world. Damien Price is a Christian Brother and has taught for over thirty years in schools throughout Australia and New Zealand. Over the past twenty years Damien has been involved in working with disadvantaged youth, homeless men and women, refugees and Asylum Seekers. Damien has Masters Degrees in Counselling and Pastoral Guidance. Damien’s Doctor of Philos...
2018-04-1849 min
The Universal Man4. TraditionsIn this episode we are onto one of our favourite topics - traditions. Traditions are rites, rituals, actions, stories, language, gatherings, symbols that give a community a pathway to deeper meaning, purpose and a sense of belonging. Every family, tribe, sporting club, organization, culture or nation has its traditions. Tradition comes from an inner space that is seeking meaning, deep human connection and understanding. Men long for traditions, they nourish our spirits and when at their best, they ennoble us and those around us.
2018-04-1213 min
The Universal Man3. StuckThere is not a person on the planet who has not been ‘stuck’ at some point in their lives. Being ‘stuck’ can take many forms. One can feel frozen, like the proverbial deer in the highlights or lethargic, overwhelmed, foggy, bored, trapped. You get the picture. The common energy in ‘stuck’ is one of non-movement. There is nothing happening - you feel blocked, no way out, lacking the needed personal resources, your legs like lead and your energy either zapped or all over the place. Stuckness can happen in one’s professional life / career, in relationships, life circumstance, physical fitness, inner journey a...
2018-04-0517 minThe Universal Man2. LabelsIn this episode Greg Layton and Damien Price talk what labels are and how are they limiting you and others. All of us have reacted to a label someone else has placed upon us. A small inner voice says, “Nah, that’s not me!” We have all also done that very same thing to others. We have introduced people, boxed by a label that is our dominant narrative linked to that person and they, in their turn, are inwardly reacting to our introduction! In this episode we will explore the various types of labels, where they come from and how to...
2018-03-2718 minThe Universal Man1. CrossroadsIn this episode Greg Layton and Damien Price talk about Crossroads. A crossroad is significant juncture in your life where something has to change. This might be a relationship, a job or where you live etc. A crossroad approaches when what has been happening can no longer continue and action must be taken for you to be truly happy. It can often feel like one chapter is closing and another needs to open.
2018-03-2715 min