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The Chase Your Greatness Podcast23 | Damon Lowery on The Mission Mindset, Rising to the Occasion and Owning the Inner Voice.Damon Lowery is probably known to most of us as a media personality within the NBL on ESPN.
He has an incredible professional career under his belt with almost 200 NBL games, a championship with the Wollongong Hawks and a highlight reel that puts most to shame.
Today, he is the head coach of the Gangurrus, Australia's 3X3 Women's team who punched their ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games earlier this year.
You'd be forgiven for thinking this episode is focused on his sporting career. While we spend time touching on the highlights, the...2024-07-051h 39
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast22 | Unlock the Power In You. Slaying Dragons with Jeremy DiamondWe've all gone through rough patches in life. Work, relationships, family... Whatever it is, life has a funny way of getting in our head and weighing us down from time to time.
What do you do to pull yourself out of those slumps? And what do you do if you don't realise just how big of a slump you're in?
Today I sit down with Jeremy Diamond, a key cog of The Power In You Project (PIYP) and Founder of Paradise Personal Improvement.
Jeremy...2024-05-061h 39
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast21 | 2nd Degree Black Belt John Brown on Coping with Grief, Embracing Stress and The Power of CommunityJohn Brown is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Shootfighting. He owns and operates his own MMA school (Prevail MMA) and has worked closely with the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) to deliver specific Adrenaline Stress Response Training.
Today we dive deep into how a devastating personal tragedy led him through the doors of Red Cat Academy and into his own Jiu Jitsu journey, how he used the martial art as a coping mechanism and how he continues to manage the waves...2024-02-121h 53
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast20 | 24 Hours in the Pain Cave. The Debrief with Charlie Perks.On December 15, 2023 at 9:00am, Charlie Perks and I embarked on one of the most physically and mentally demanding challenges either of us had ever done.
A circuit consisting of a 2km Ride, 1km Row, 1km Ski and a 1km Run on repeat for 24 hours straight.
Along with completing 110km on the bike, and 55km on the Row, Ski and Run respectively, we managed to raise just over $6000 for Lifeline Australia.
Today, we discuss how the idea came about, different coping strategies we used during the day (and night) and how important a good...2024-02-021h 20
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast19 | From Professional Athlete to Full Time Mum, Steph Blicavs on Shifting Identities, Communication and Family.Stephanie Blicavs has played over 300 games in the WNBL, won 3 championships, is a Defensive Player of the Year Winner, has a Commonwealth Games Gold Medal and is a WNBL Life Member. According to her, the greatest achievement she has ticked off is becoming a 2 time mum.
The mother to my 2 beautiful kids, Steph takes us into the mentality of a woman who not only combined her role as an athlete with that of a parent, but successfully managed to juggle both at the highest level.
Along with this, Steph...2024-01-231h 25
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast18 | Matthew Johns on The Text Message That Saved His LifeToday's guest is good friend of mine, Matt Johns.
Born and raised in Geelong, Johnsy is now currently playing basketball for the Brisbane Bullets in the NBL.
In today's conversation we discuss Matt's background and how he found himself in love with the game of basketball from a very early age, his transition through the ranks of junior hoops, into the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence, into the US College system before heading back home into the NBL.
We also dive deep into Johnsy's battles with his own mental health, how important his...2023-08-221h 14
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast17 | Sara Blicavs on The Mental Side of Performance and Embracing Life Away From Sport.Today's conversation is with my younger sister, Sara.
A professional basketball player, she has more than 200 WNBL games, 2 championships and numerous national commitments under her belt, and has represented the Opals at the highest level, the Olympic Games, in Tokyo in 2021.
This isn't your usual chat around sports performance. While we touch on the physical aspect, Sara and I spend the majority of the conversation in the mental space. We discuss anything and everything that can run through an athlete's head, how we approach and overcome challenges and how we can help build our optimal...2023-07-131h 29
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast16 | Christian Woodford on Life Within The Sports Science IndustryChristian Woodford is a pioneer of Strength and Conditioning in the private sector in Australia. Having started his business Woodford Sports Science Consulting in 2012, he was determined to deliver education and an awareness around the importance of physical preparation for athletes from all backgrounds.
If you're in the fitness industry and know what you're doing, Christian Woodford should be a name you're already familiar with. Passionate, motivating and unapologetically himself, Woody's desire to constantly drive the industry forward as a collective is undeniable. Constantly putting out free educational content and being open to helping anyone looking to...2023-06-302h 05
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast15 | Amanda Paschal on Change, Work Ethic, and Using Basketball as an Escape.Amanda Paschal is a professional basketball player currently representing Wyndham Basketball Association in BigV's Championship Women's Division. Averaging close to a triple double, AP is leading the way in the MVP race this season. Originally from Brooklyn, NY and growing up in Chipley, Florida, AP found herself staring down the barrel of a lifetime of doing nothing but getting up to no good. It was then where the lightbulb went off, and her and her close knit group of friends committed to holding each other accountable and using basketball as a means of escaping all the negativity that Chipley...2023-06-2359 min
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast14 | Physiotherapist Mike Snelling on Resilience, Development and The Journey From Junior to Elite SportMike Snelling is a physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience in high performance sport. Starting his career with the Adelaide Crows in the AFL, he has spent time with Fulham FC in the EPL, England's National Rugby Team, Geelong Cats in the AFL and the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. Working alongside some of the world's most elite athletes, Mike has seen all there is to see when it comes to success, failure and everything in between.
Mike also has his 2 sons in junior sport, has treated countless kids and teenagers in his clinic in Geelong and...2023-06-161h 31
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast13 | Pressure, Positivity and People. Jack McVeigh is Just Having Fun Out There.Jack McVeigh is a Small Forward for the Tasmania JackJumpers in the NBL. For those that have watched him play, he's been a beacon of energy, passion and enjoyment on the floor. But for Jack, basketball hasn't always been fun. Dealing with the pressure to perform, from his NCAA career at Nebraska to his Rookie season with the Adelaide 36ers, and now with the Tasmania JackJumpers, Jack's life off the floor had been dictated by his performance on it.
It was when he made a distinct effort to shift his mindset, that everything changed.
Today...2023-06-0947 min
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast12 | Matthew Scarlett on Belief, Communication and The Never Ending Journey of Self ImprovementIn what proves to be an amazing follow up to last week's episode with Mark Blicavs, today I sit down with Geelong Cats Legend, Matthew Scarlett.
Scarlo played 284 games in the hoops, a 6-time All-Australian, triple premiership player and AFL Hall of Fame Inductee. Once retired, he returned to the Cats in a coaching role, having great success in building one of the most formidable defences in the AFL. Given his CV, you could forgive him for being a little arrogant, but Scarlo is anything but. As humble as they come, he prides himself on living in...2023-06-021h 15
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast11 | Mark Blicavs on Learning, Leadership and Being Comfortable with Making Mistakes.Today I get to sit down with my younger brother, Mark.
Currently, he is a key member of the Geelong Cats Football Club, has played over 200 games a two-time winner of the Carji Greeves medal for the Club Best and Fairest and played a significant role in Geelong's 2022 AFL Premiership.
In our conversation, we visit Mark's unique back story around how he transitioned from elite athletics to AFL Football, how a freak injury during a running camp at Falls Creek has greatly contributed to his durability throughout his AFL career and explore his approach to...2023-05-261h 24
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast10 | 55 Marathons in 55 Days, 24hrs on a Treadmill and "535 for Cad". Running Coach, Matt Daniels on Why He Does What He Does.Have you ever been inspired to do something incredible? What was it that inspired you? Did you follow through and complete that feat or did you leave it purely as thought?
Inspiration can come in many forms. For some, it's family and wanting to lead by example. For others, it's the stories of others that kick them into gear. Regardless of the catalyst however, inspiration can lead to some powerful life changes. Matt Daniels' story is no different. And his life changes have indeed been powerful.
Inspired by the story of Andrew Cadigan, Matt has...2023-05-191h 12
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast09 | Exercise Physiologist, Sam Waley on The Power of Movement for Long Term Health and Wellbeing, Elite Performance and Why "Age Is An Attitude".The benefits of movement have been well documented. From improved cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health, to injury prevention and a reduction in the chances of cancer and diabetes, consistent exercise is a vital aspect of living a much longer and happier life. Not just from a physical standpoint either. The effects of good movement on mental and emotional wellbeing are almost, if not more impactful than on our physical health, and we all want to live better.
Sam Waley is an accredited exercise physiologist with over 10 years of experience, and is the director of Medical High Performance (MedHP...2023-05-121h 17
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast08 | Ryan Broekhoff on Confronting Past Trauma, The Uncertain World of Professional Sport and How Speaking Up is Helping Out.As a society, we naturally romanticise professional sport. The bright lights, big money contracts, game winners and championship celebrations. What's not to love? Professional athletes are seen as celebrities, living the good life being able to travel the world playing a game they love, but what really goes into the life of a full time athlete? And how does it look when the lights go out?
Ryan Broekhoff is well aware of all that the professional athlete lifestyle consists of, spending time playing basketball in the US College system, professionally in Turkey and Russia...2023-05-051h 11
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast07 | "Rule Number One, Life's Not Fair..." - Bec and Gary Cole on Overcoming Adversity Side By Side.Bec and Gary Cole are not like your stereotypical "Father-Daughter" combo. Not only have they represented Australia in their respective sports, Bec with Basketball, and Gary with the Socceroos in Football, but together they have overcome situations which would undoubtedly shake individuals and families to their core.
Throughout her basketball career, Bec has won championships, International tournaments and has been selected in All-Star Teams, and Gary has been involved in elite soccer since the moment his family emigrated to Australia in his teens. Along with being a member of the Socceroos, he played a key part in...2023-04-2957 min
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast06 | Traits of Successful People, The Art of Perspective and Why the "Work/Life Balance" Doesn't Exist with Bruce Kaider.We often look at those who succeed and wonder how they do it. From those who are at the top of their game in the sporting arena to those who have built incredibly successful businesses, we see this and tend to fall victim to comparison. People can use these successes as motivation, as stories to fuel their fire for achievement and wake up the next morning full of drive to succeed. Alternatively, these comparisons can negatively impact people's self esteem, lead them to staying in their comfort zone and looking for ways to keep other people from succeeding themselves...2023-04-211h 40
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast05 | Megan Hustwaite on Passion, Embracing Vulnerability and Finding Ways to "Make It Work".Passion can be defined as "an intense desire or enthusiasm for something". It's often a term that gets thrown around when setting goals or contemplating career change, but very few manage to truly find the thing that fuels them each and every day. For me, I still haven't found it. I'd say I'm passionate about lots of different things, but am still searching for that one thing that provides me with the constant drive and motivation to achieve greatness each time I roll out of bed.
Megan Hustwaite has had no such problem. A freelance journalist, she...2023-04-151h 36
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast04 | Addressing the Crisis of Confidence, Building Resilience and Dealing with the Fallout of COVID-19 with Dr. Katelyn McGregor.While it may seem like Covid-19 has become a thing of the past, the lingering effects are still well and truly being felt today, and nobody is dealing with this more than our youth. It feels as though the constant, seemingly never-ending lockdowns have exacerbated school refusal, affected social interactions and had a significant impact on physical and mental health. So what do we do? How do we get rebuild our kids confidence in themselves and help them develop the resilience needed to navigate not only the rest of their school careers, but the rest of their lives moving...2023-04-081h 33
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast03 | "It's Good to See Good People." Jamie Medved on Work/Life Balance, The Lessons Learnt from COVID-19 and Being "All Chips In" With Life.One of the first things Jamie Medved ever said to me was, "It's good to see good people." A statement which resonates with me to this day. So much so I actually started and ended my speech on Steph and I's wedding day with it. It's a statement that helps me remember those whom I keep in my circle, and those in my circle I'd go above and beyond for. Sometimes however, we lose sight of why we're doing what we're doing, and those we do it for, and that can come back to bite us if we don't...2023-04-011h 21
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast02 | Journalist Boti Nagy on Finding Bliss, The Future of Mainstream Media and the Culture of the Australian Boomers.Where do you get reliable information from nowadays? We've all seen the shift in how our news has been delivered over the last few years, with our lives transitioning into a world dominated by technology. But what does this mean for mainstream media? And more importantly, in a society where it seems anyone and everyone portrays opinion as fact, who can we trust to deliver the truth that we desperately need?
Meet Boti Nagy. A journalist with over 40 years of experience under his belt. He's seen this shift of mainstream media first hand and...2023-03-291h 16
The Chase Your Greatness Podcast01 | Kris Blicavs on His Background, The Power of Genuine Conversations and The 4 Pillars of Chasing GreatnessIn the debut episode of The Chase Your Greatness Podcast, join Kris Blicavs as he discusses his life to this point, the creation of his wellness journal "Chase Your Greatness", and the lessons learned along the way.
Kris is an nationally accredited strength and conditioning coach, qualified teacher and sportsperson of 25 years. In this episode, he goes through aspects of his personality and how he deals with certain situations that life throws at him. He recalls the challenges his rehab journey gave after suffering a significant back injury and how his life experiences to this point have s...2023-03-1757 min