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Imperfect UsEpisode 52. Researching Happy with Dr. Matthew IasielloIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Matthew Iasiello. An award-winning researcher in mental health and wellbeing, Matthew shares his journey into wellbeing research, emphasising the importance of practical applications and evidence-based strategies. Our conversation highlights the evolving field of wellbeing research and its future directions.O02:02 Matthew's Journey into Wellbeing Research04:16 Understanding Wellbeing and Its Measures12:36 The Dual Continuum Model of Mental Health18:30 Practical Strategies for Enhancing Mental Health24:18 Exploring Wellbeing Literacy25:42 Technology and Wellbeing30:09 Daily Wellbeing Habits31:44 Emerging Trends in Wellbeing Research...2025-05-1846 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 51. Cultivating Neuro Divergent Affirming Practices with Dr Jodie WilsonIn this episode, we talk to The Disruptive Vet, Dr. Jody Wilson, a veterinary professional with a master's degree in positive psychology Our conversation touches on topics such as the unique challenges neurodivergent professionals face, particularly in the workplace, and the importance of developing a strong personal understanding of neurodivergence. Connect with Jodie Website: Disrupt.Vet – Thriving as our whole, Authentic SelvesLinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Jodie Wilson BVSc MAPP AuDHD | LinkedInJodie's Book: Extra Spicy Autism – Autistic professionals at workConnect with Leanne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leanne Camilleri (MAPP)|LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leesa Downes. MAPP|LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This po 2025-04-2247 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 50. What We Can Learn From Neuroscience with Dr. Sherry MajdIn this episode of the Imperfect Us Podcast, we engage in a captivating conversation with Dr. Sherry Majd, a distinguished neuroscientist and associate professor. The discussion explores Dr. Majd's pioneering research and her passion for integrating scientific insights to foster positive mental change.Key topics include:The importance of teaching neuroscience in the workplace to enhance creativity, reduce misunderstandings, and improve team dynamics.The concept of neuroplasticity, its role in learning and adapting to new skills, and its significance in recovery from trauma or disease.Practical applications...2025-03-2052 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 49. Declarative Language Is A Game Changer with Linda MurphyIn this conversation, we are chatting with Linda Murphy. A speech language pathologist and relationship development intervention consultant. Along with numerous articles, Linda has authored the decorative language and Co-Regulation Handbooks. She is dedicated to helping individuals and families using a positive, thoughtful communication style that emphasizes understanding, patience, respect, and kindness. Connect with Linda Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.declarativelanguage.com LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linda K. Murphy | LinkedIn⁠ Linda’s Resources Read Linda’s books Amazon.com.au: Linda K. Murphy: books, biography, latest update Listen to TILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent...2025-01-3137 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 48. Bringing Your Brilliance with Binny LanglerIn today's episode, we are speaking with Binny Langler, who is the director and lead coach of The Inkling Effect. She's an executive and careers coach who helps to transform her clients to find their magic and design the life and careers that they aspire to have. Connect with Binny Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theinklingeffect.com.au LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binny Langler | LinkedInFacebook Group: Pursuing Brilliance Binny’s ResourcesMel Robbins Podcast The 51% Rule (and 3 More Strategies to Think Like a Millionaire) with Steven Bartlett Hugh van Cuylenburg’s Book The Resilience Project: Finding Happiness...2025-01-1043 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 47. Are The Stories We Create Serving Us with Julie WesteIn this episode, we speak with Julie Weste and learn how the stories we tell ourselves can shape our lives and our wellbeing. Julie has led major organizational transition and change programs for over twenty-five years as a leader, partner, consultant, educator and entrepreneur. Her curiosity and thirst for knowledge encompasses studies spanning from the south of France to Harvard Business School. Connect with Julie Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.qoligenic.com LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Julie Weste (MAPP, MBA, Snr Practitioner Coach, ACC) | LinkedIn Julies Resources Julies Article How your story shapes your future Lori Gottlieb Ted Talk How changing y...2024-08-0437 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 46. Designing Environments for Wellbeing With Sarah BackhouseIn this episode, we speak with Sarah Backhouse, a registered architect and wellbeing specialist with a background in briefing, designing, and evaluating learning environments and workplaces. Sarah works at the intersection of architect, architecture and the psychology of wellbeing and is currently undertaking a PhD exploring wellbeing in the practice of architecture. Connect with Sarah Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thewellbeingarchitect.com.au LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Backhouse | LinkedIn ⁠Amazon.com.au⁠ Melbourne University’s Learning Environments Research Hub (LEaRN) (unimelb.edu.au) Sarah’s Resources Ruth Allen’s Book Grounded: How connection with nature can im...2024-07-2143 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 45. Cultivating a Kind Mind for Self Compassion With Kathryn LovewellIn this episode, we are speaking with Kathryn Lovewell, who is the founder of Kind Mind Academy and bestselling author of The Little Book of Self-Compassion, The Voices in My Head and Every Teacher Matters, inspiring Wellbeing through mindfulness. Connect with Kathryn Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kindmindacademy.com LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kathryn Lovewell - Self-Compassion Advocate | LinkedIn Kathryn's Books Amazon.com.au Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leanne Camilleri (MAPP)|LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leesa Downes. MAPP|LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenton Ainsworth |LinkedIn 2024-06-291h 17

Imperfect UsEpisode 44. Live with Zest with Roz RimesToday, we are speaking with Roz Rimes. A passionate canine-assisted educator and coach, Roz has witnessed firsthand the wellbeing benefits of therapy dog interactions with people. Roz contributed to the 2024 Dogs in Schools: Pedagogy and Practice for Happy, Healthy and Humane Interventions Book published by Routledge and holds a Master's of Education policy, a Master of Applied Positive Psychology, and Advanced Animal Assisted Therapy qualifications. Connect with Roz Rimes Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.livewithzest.com.au LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ Roz Rimes (MAPP, MEd) | LinkedIn Roz's Resources Dogs in Schools: Pedagogy and Practice for Happy, Healthy, and...2024-06-0759 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 43. The Laughter Effect with Ros Ben-MosheIn this episode, we speak with Ros Ben-Moshe, an adjunct lecturer at the School of Public Health and Psychology at Latrobe University and Coordinator of the World First Laughter, Resilience, and Wellbeing Short course for professionals. Roz is the author of The Laughter Effect: How to Build Joy, Resilience, and Positivity in Your Life and Laughing At Cancer: How to Heal with Love, Laughter, and Mindfulness. Connect with Roz Ben Moche Website: ⁠www.ros-benmoshe.com LinkedIn: ⁠Ros Ben-Moshe MPH | LinkedIn Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leanne Camilleri (MAPP)|LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leesa Downes. MA...2024-05-1946 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 42. Nurturing Boundless Potential Within Children with Dr Maxine ThereseIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Maxine Therese, who has an unwavering focus and deep passion for nurturing children's boundless potential. Throughout our conversation, she introduces a groundbreaking theory that reimagines children as an integrated entity encompassing body, mind, and spirit. Connect with Dr Maxine Website: www.childosophy.com LinkedIn: Dr Maxine Therese | LinkedIn Dr Maxine's Resources Dr Maxine's book The Push for a Child Philosophy: What Children Really Need You to Know eBook.Mark Wolynn’s book It Didn't Start with You Connect with...2024-04-291h 18

Imperfect UsEpisode 41. Understanding Ambiguous Loss with Linda RowleyToday we are speaking with Linda Rowley who is a wellbeing facilitator and coach working with individuals and workplaces to create shared wellbeing goals. Linda has a professional interest in grief and loss, particularly ambiguous loss and how it impacts our lives. In her practice, Linda draws on current research on ambiguous loss, positive psychology and wellbeing science coupled with her own lived experience. Connect with Linda Website: www.lindarowley.com.au LinkedIn: Linda Rowley (MAPP) | LinkedIn Linda's Resources Pauline Boss’s Ambiguous Loss website University of Minnesota – Ambiguous Loss Cours...2024-04-0546 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 40. Perspective and Purpose Changes Everything with Brenton AinsworthWe are so proud to share this conversation with our wonderful Producer. Brenton Ainsworth who is a passionate teacher and the Director of his Wellbeing Company Ignite All. He is currently working with at risk youth in Western Australia and is known by his students, colleagues and parents for his strengths of kindness, creativity and wisdom, and bringing out the best in his students and colleagues. This has resulted in Brent being invited to participate in a variety of coaching experiences across the globe. Connect with Brenton Website: www.igniteall.com.au LinkedIn: ⁠Brenton Ainsworth | LinkedIn⁠ 2024-03-1445 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 39. Pathways For Gender Equity Initiatives with Angelina EynonIn this episode, we are talking to Angelina Eynon, who teaches leadership to the next generation of leaders at Monash University in the faculty of Business and Economics in their Master of Business programs. She has a degree in political science from the Australian National University, a graduate diploma in communications from Monash University, and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (Wellbeing Science) from the University of Melbourne. Her capstone thesis was Thriving Women, Thriving Workplaces: Shifting the Paradigm about women, gender equality, wellbeing and Work. Connect with Angelina Website: www.positiveimpact...2024-02-2957 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 38. Wrapping up 2023 with Leanne and LeesaIn this short episode, we reflect on the year that's been and look forward to a fabulous 2024. Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leanne Camilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leesa Downes. MAPP | LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Brenton Ainsworth | LinkedIn 2023-12-3018 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 37. Connection to Country - Mind, Body and Spirit with Paul CallaghanIn this episode, we learn about connecting to country with Dr Paul Callaghan, an Aboriginal man from the land of the Worimi people and author of The Dreaming Path. Connect With PaulLinkedIn: Dr Paul Callaghan | LinkedInWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - Cultural Consultancy ⁠ ⁠ Paul’s ResourcesBill Neidjie’s book Kakadu Man Film Kanyini Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leanne Camilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn⁠⁠Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leesa Downes. MAPP | LinkedIn⁠⁠ This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Brenton Ainsworth | LinkedIn 2023-12-0859 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 36. Laps Around Australia Reveal New Learnings - With Jodie CooperIn this conversation we are speaking with Jodie Cooper who is an expert in positive psychology helping leaders to develop a mindset and culture that's more positive, productive and profitable. Jodie has a master's in positive psychology, a degree in commerce and graduated as an officer in the Australian Army Reserve at Duntroon. Connect with Jodie LinkedIn: ⁠Jodie Cooper, MAPP | LinkedIn Website: ⁠⁠www.jodiecooper.com.au ⁠ Jodie's Resources Johann Hari's book Lost Connections Jane Goodal's Book The Book of Hope Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leanne Camilleri (MAPP) | L...2023-11-0248 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 35. Thriving Trauma Informed Environments with Dr Tom BrunzellIn Episode 35. we talk to Dr. Tom Brunzell who is the Director of Education at Berry Street. An honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne Graduate School of Education, Tom presents internationally on topics including transforming school culture, student engagement, trauma aware practice and effective school leadership. Tom is the co-author of Creating Trauma Informed Strengths Based Classrooms, and his research at the University of Melbourne investigates both the negative impacts of secondary traumatic stress and the positive impacts of wellbeing on teachers and leaders working towards educational equity in their communities. 2023-10-0249 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 34. Changing The World to Embrace Human Potential and Diversity with Mariane PowerToday, we are talking with the co-founder of the Posify Group Mariane Power. Mariane is a clinical psychologist, speaker, workshop facilitator, executive coach and entrepreneur obsessed with all things related to meaningful living, human potential and diversity. Connect with Mariane Website theposifygroup.com.au Mariane's Resources Podcast Classroom 5.0 theposifygroup.com.au/podcast Dr Tara Swart's book The Source: Open Your Mind, Change Your Life Karen Stein's book Be Your Own Leadership Coach: Self-coaching strategies to lead your way ...2023-09-131h 02

Imperfect UsEpisode 33. Leading with Courage with Dina PozzoIn this episode, we are speaking with Dina Pozzo, who is the founder and director of Insium. Dina is a facilitator, speaker and coach with a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology, and is an accredited facilitator for Dr. Brene Brown's Dare to Lead, courage building program. Dina has also developed Insiums Leading with Courage program and Workplace Courage questionnaire. Connect with DinaWebsite: ⁠⁠www.Insium.com⁠.au Dina's Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch TedLasso Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠⁠LeanneCamilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠⁠LeesaDownes . MAPP | LinkedIn⁠⁠ This po...2023-09-031h 04

Imperfect UsEpisode 32. Advocating Positive Psychological Health with Dr Phil RichmondDr. Phil Richmond is a practicing veterinarian and the founder of the Flourishing Phoenix Veterinary Consultants. Dr. Phil advocates for positive psychological health, safety, and wellbeing in veterinary workplaces. And is involved in state, national, and international projects for advancing workplace wellbeing and culture in veterinary medicine. Dr. Phil is the Florida Veterinary Medical Association's Professional Wellbeing Committee Chair, and is also a member and advisor for several national committees and boards for workplace suicide prevention, psychological health and safety, and veterinary wellbeing. Connect with Dr Phil: Website: ⁠www.flourishingphoenix.com LinkedIn: Phil Rich...2023-08-1848 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 31. Discovering a Meaning Mindset with Dr Paul WongIn this episode, we speak with Dr Paul Wong, Professor Emeritus of Trent University and Trinity Western University. A Fellow of APA, APS, and CPA, Dr Wong is the founding President of the International Network on Personal Meaning. As a servant leader, he has been a pastor, founding director of the graduate counselling psychology program of Trinity Western University and Head of the Division of Social Sciences of Tyndale University. He has published eight books and 300+ journal articles and chapters. He is one of the most cited psychologists in areas related to existential positive psychology. He has made significant c...2023-08-0348 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 30. When Unexpected Surprises Emerge From Struggle with Leanne and Leesa.In this episode, we thank you for your support and share some of the unexpected surprises that have emerged from our recent struggles. Connect with Leanne: ⁠⁠LeanneCamilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn⁠⁠ Connect with Leesa: ⁠⁠LeesaDownes . MAPP | LinkedIn⁠ This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: ⁠⁠BrentonAinsworth | LinkedIn Thank you for listening to the Imperfect Us Podcast. While our conversations draw on the science of wellbeing, positive psychology, learning and neuroscience, we are not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment, or assessment. Advice given in this episo...2023-07-1347 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 29. Understanding Sensory Processing Sensitivity with Dr Becky BlackIn this episode, we are chatting with Dr Becky Black who has worked as a teacher and school counsellor working with children and young adults to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Becky recently completed a PhD at Melbourne University's Center for Wellbeing Science, where her research project focused on wellbeing and the personality trait of sensory processing sensitivity. Becky is currently a teaching and learning specialist at the Center for Wellbeing Science where she coordinates the my wellbeing planner program. Connect with Becky:Website: thehappinessgroup.comFacebook Page: Sensitive &Flourishing 2023-03-2243 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 28. Fathering Matters with Eric MercierIn this episode, we are talking to Eric Mercier who is a well-regarded positive psychology practitioner and certified coach with a background in management consulting in the areas of Program and Project Management. Eric’s approaches are focused on strengths rather than weaknesses. He has a background in IT, Business, Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching. He is the lucky husband of a great woman, the proud father of two young children and a fierce advocate for involved fatherhood, work flexibility and gender equality. Eric is currently completing his PhD at Adelaide University where his main aim of the project is...2023-03-0149 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 27. Cheerleading, Connection And Confidence with Kate KroegerKate Kroeger is the founder and director of the Confidence Company which is all about creating connections, communication, and resilience with confidence. Kate has worked with many organizations and uses a strength-based approach to build confidence in people and teams with clear actionable steps to set goals and achieve them. Kate is all about amplifying mindsets, communication, leadership, confidence, teamwork, and resilience. Connect with Kate: Website: Confidence Workshops Geelong • The Confidence Company LinkedIn: Kate Kroeger (Seignior) | LinkedIn Kates Resources: Maggie Dents Podcast: Parental As Anything, with Maggie De...2023-02-1526 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 26. Seeing Anxiety For What It Is with Dr Jodi RichardsonDr Jodi Richardson is a psychologist, author and presenter who shares practical and evidence-based strategies to support parents, children, and teachers, learn how to best support, manage, and minimize anxiety, maximize people's potential and elevate their mental health and wellbeing. Dr Jodi understands how anxiety can get in the way of living a rich and full life. And is an advocate for reminding us that anxiety doesn't have to hinder our opportunities to live a rich, and fulfilling life. Connect with Dr Jodi: Website: https://drjodirichardson.com/ LinkedIn: Dr Jodi R...2023-02-0158 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 25. Happy Birthday To UsIn this extremely short episode, we are celebrating our first birthday and looking forward to season 3. Join us over on our Imperfect Us LinkedIn Page www.linkedin.com/company/imperfect-us/ Connect with Leanne: Leanne Camilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn Connect with Leesa: Leesa Downes . MAPP | LinkedIn This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: Brenton Ainsworth | LinkedIn 2023-01-1803 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 24. Wrapping Up 2022In this episode, the Imperfect Us team discuss their key takeaways from this year's episodes. Connect with Leanne: Leanne Camilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn Connect with Leesa: Leesa Downes . MAPP | LinkedIn This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: Brenton Ainsworth | LinkedIn 2022-12-2224 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 23. Coaching For Wellbeing and Success with Christian van NieuwerburghChristian van Nieuwerburgh is a professor of coaching and positive psychology at The Centre for Positive Psychology and Health at the RCSI University of medicine and health sciences. Along with this, he is a principal fellow of the Centre for Wellbeing Science at the University of Melbourne and global director for Growth Coaching International, which is a provider of coach training and consultancy for the education sector. An academic consultant and executive coach Christian has written several books in the fields of coaching and positive psychology, including An Introduction to Coaching Skills. Connect with Christian:2022-11-3055 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 22. Turning Stumbling Blocks Into Stepping Stones with Daniel FlynnIn this episode, we are speaking with Daniel Flynn, who is the co-founder and managing director of Thank you. A company he founded at the age of 19 with his girlfriend and now wife, Justine and his best mate, Jared Burns. 12 years later, Thank You products are stocked in major retailers across Australia with every product contributing to helping end global poverty. Their success happened by asking one simple question, What if purchasing everyday items like bottled water could possibly provide life changing solutions to millions of people in poverty? And to date, thank you, has raised over 17 m...2022-11-1632 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 21. Cultivating Ripples of Kindness with Louis Alloro and Celeste DiMillaIn this episode, we are speaking with Celeste DiMilla and Louis Alloro to uncover how kindness can change lives for a better world. This dynamic duo have co-authored the Live Kind Be Happy book that teaches others how simple kindness practices can improve every aspect of their lives and ultimately be world changing. Celeste is a psychotherapist who knows about the transformational power of kindness. She’s passionate about helping people become their happiest through training and workshops regarding mindfulness and wellbeing for individuals and organisations. Louis is a social entrepreneur who creates and facilitates ev...2022-11-0338 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 20. You’ve Got This Mindset with Margie WarrellMargie Warrell is a global authority in leading with courage and unlocking the potential that fear holds dormant in people and organizations. She has learned a lot about facing fear, challenging norms and building courage since her childhood in rural Australia today. Margie draws on over 25 years of diverse international experience in business leadership development and coaching to help people address the complex challenges of our time with greater clarity, compassion, and courage. Margie has been engaged by diverse enterprises, such as NASA, Dell shell Morgan Stanley [00:01:00] SAP. Novartis and Johnson and Johnson just strengthen psychological safety...2022-10-1847 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 19. Amplifying Our Grit with Caroline Adams-MillerCaroline Adams-Miller is one of the world’s leading positive psychology experts on Goals & Grit™. She is passionate about helping people get more grit, achieve their goals, and find happiness. Caroline has spent 30+ years helping individuals, leaders and companies learn and integrate the science of goal accomplishment. Caroline is a Harvard graduate and has a Master of Applied Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of seven books, including Getting Grit, Creating Your Best Life, Positively Caroline, My Name is Caroline and Your Happiest Life Workbook. Caroline’s work has been featured for decades in media worldw...2022-10-0559 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 18. The Importance of Wellbeing Literacy with Professor Lindsay OadesProf. Lindsay Oades approaches life as an adventurer, who believes that wellbeing is everybody's business. As director of the Centre for Wellbeing Science at Melbourne University's Graduate School of Education, Lindsay oversees the Masters of Applied Positive Psychology program. Lindsay's formal training is in clinical psychology and business, and he has published over a hundred journal articles and book chapters on these topics. Lindsay is the co-editor of the International Journal of Wellbeing and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board at the Institute of Coaching at Harvard University. Connect with Prof...2022-09-2248 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 17. Harnessing Our Potential with Sue LangleySue Langley is a speaker, master trainer, global business consultant, researcher and leading advisor on the practical workplace applications of neuroscience, emotional intelligence and positive psychology. A dynamic and inspiring speaker, Sue’s gift is synthesising science into simple, practical tools anyone can use. CEO and Founder of the Langley Group of companies, Sue has taught thousands of business leaders, HR professionals and consultants how to lead with emotional intelligence, create positive workplaces and harness the brain's potential. Sue chairs conferences internationally and partners with organisations to develop leadership, capability and culture. Sue ha...2022-09-0754 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 16. Using Colour To Build Emotional Intelligence With Nathan JonesNathan Jones is an emotion researcher and communicator who helps people boost their emotional intelligence. Over the past decade, Nathan has trained multiple Fortune 500 companies in soft skills, undertaken a PhD in Experimental Psychology at the University of Adelaide, and has taught Entrepreneurship classes at the Adelaide Business School. After winning the Australian eChallenge Social Entrepreneurship Award in 2019, Nathan founded his company Mood Systems to help leaders and teams boost their communication skills through the lens of emotion science. He has presented this original research at the World Congress on Positive Psychology, Mumbrella360, the QUT Leadership Coaching Conference, and...2022-08-2439 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 15. Turning The Volume Down With Kylie McLerieKylie McLerie has held positions in educational leadership at school and regional levels for the past 26 years. She is an inspiring, experienced and highly motivated facilitator with a genuine passion for engaging groups and teams in critical and creative thinking. With a background in education, educational leadership, and leadership coaching and consulting, she understands people and the importance of human agency in all organisations. Kylie is all about connection and sees all relationships as genuine two-way learning opportunities. She harnesses the collective wisdom of people, teams and organisations and uses this data to plan innovative ways forward.2022-08-1029 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 14. Celebrating The Benefits Of Neurodiversity With Rochelle BruntonDr Rochelle Brunton is a UK-trained Educational Psychologist who has spent over 12 years working with teachers, children, young people and their families within educational settings in both England and Australia. She has provided educational psychology services to schools, colleges, universities, local authorities and communities through consultation, psychological assessments and intervention related to the learning, developmental, behavioural, emotional and mental health issues of children and young people. In 2006, Rochelle spent time in Belfast, Northern Ireland working as part of a project to promote cross-community understanding between catholic and protestant communities affected by trauma. Here, Rochelle gained...2022-07-2752 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 13. Amplifying Indigenous Knowledge And Wisdom In Our Classrooms with Ilona Rose-SliwaIn this episode, we are excited to be speaking to Ilona Rose-Sliwa, who is a proud Gunditjmara woman who is living in Wadawurrung country in Victoria. She completed her bachelor of education at the University of Melbourne in 2000 and has taught in primary, secondary and special education settings, both here and in the UK with a focus on student engagement and wellbeing. Her work is inspiring as she works with her team to shift the focus on a strength-based approach to closing the gap and cultivating better outcomes for first nations people. Ilona is passionate about supporting s...2022-07-1338 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 12. Reflecting On Season 1. with Leanne and LeesaIn this episode, we are interviewed by our wonderful producer Brenton Ainsworth and reflect on what we are learning so far along with highlights and hopes for future episodes. Connect with Leanne: Leanne Camilleri (MAPP) | LinkedIn Connect with Leesa: Leesa Downes . MAPP | LinkedIn This podcast was produced by Brenton Ainsworth: Brenton Ainsworth | LinkedIn 2022-06-2931 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 11. Exploring The Silver Lining Of Imposter Thoughts With Professor Basima TewfikIn today's episode, we are speaking with Professor Basima Tewfik who is a Professor of Career Development and Work and Organisation Studies at MIT Sloan School of Management in Massachusetts in the United States. Basima is known for her research examining the psychology of the social self at work. Where she seeks to define a new conversation around two underexplored phenomena in the organisational literature that implicate the social self: Workplace imposter thoughts (popularly known as Imposter Syndrome) defined as the belief that others overestimate one’s competence at work, and request-declining at work, defined as the ac...2022-06-1436 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 10. Discovering Courage, Confidence And Connection With Sarah WeisbarthSarah Weisbarth is the Director of the Discover You Program, created to elevate the potential of youth, so they can lead their best lives through building courage, confidence and connection. Through years of personal and professional experience Sarah has found that the more we grow the more successful we will be. Sarah has worked and served as a Coach, trainer, facilitator, program planner, content developer, people leader and collaborator within non-profit, education, and small business sectors. Sarah's extraordinary gifts, strengths, and values of authenticity, vision and mission focus, her growth mindset, perspective taking, collaboration, and...2022-06-0152 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 9. Self-compassion Is A Game Changer With Edwina RicciEdwina Ricci is an experienced leading teacher and advocate for Positive Education and Community Engagement. Edwina has taught in Secondary Schools in the Outer East of Melbourne for 25 years and is passionate about creating environments that enable schools to flourish individually and collectively. She is currently the Project Manager of the Maroondah Positive Education Network, a network of 27 schools collaborating with their local council and the community to implement Positive Education in the City of Maroondah and to create 'Communities of Wellbeing'. In 2019, Edwina successfully completed the University of Melbourne’s Professional Certificate of Positive Education and is...2022-05-1850 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 8. Developing Psychological Skills For Growth With Professor Joseph CiarrochiToday we are speaking with Professor Joseph Ciarrochi who is an active Researcher, Speaker and Author. His is passionate about psychological flexibility, or what he calls ‘FLEXIBLE STRENGTH’ which we will uncover in today's episode. Joseph explores the cluster of skills that can be used to promote personal growth and build vitality and valued action to support whole human flourishing. Joseph has published over 150 scientific journal articles and many influential books including The Weight Escape, Your Life- Your Way, The Thriving Adolescent, Get out of your minds and into your life for teens, Emotional Intelligence in Everyday Life...2022-05-0353 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 7. Thinking Differently With Mental Toughness with Dr Suzy GreenIt is a privilege to welcome today’s guest, Dr Suzy Green, Australia’s Leading Positive Psychologist and Founder of The Positivity Institute. Professor Suzy Green is a Clinical and Coaching Psychologist (MAPS) and Founder & CEO of The Positivity Institute, a Sydney-based positively deviant organisation dedicated to the research and application of the science of optimal human functioning in organisations and schools. She is a leader in the complementary fields of Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology having conducted a world first study on evidence-based coaching as an Applied Positive Psychology. Suzy has published over twenty academic chapters and...2022-04-1951 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 6. Coming To The Edge Of Our Fears with David ClutterbuckProfessor David Clutterbuck is one of Europe's most prolific authors and thinkers on management. He has authored and co-authored over 70 books and leads a global network of mentoring experts and trainers. David is visiting professor in coaching and mentoring at both Oxford Brooks and Sheffield Hallam University. His recurrent theme is that improving the quality of conversations helps people and organizations make better decisions and helps achieve ambitions. Come to the Edge Poem by Guillaume Apollinaire “Come to the edge," he said. "We can't, we're afraid!" they responded. "Come to the ed...2022-04-0644 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 5. Tapping Into Our Inner Coach with Patricia StarkPatricia Stark is President of Patricia Stark Communications a personal & professional development firm specializing in public speaking training, media training, body language, communication skills, and performance anxiety relief. She is the Author of CALMFIDENCE: How to Trust Yourself, Tame Your Inner Critic, and Shine in Any Spotlight. She has extensive experience as a Health & Wellness Anchor and Television Host, National & International News Anchor and has served as a contributor for the History Channel and the Huffington Post. As a guest lecturer at Fordham University, numerous high schools, corporations and women's leadership conferences Patricia has helped...2022-03-221h 02

Imperfect UsEpisode 4. Dialing Up Our Accountability Mindset With Dr Paige WilliamsDr. Paige Williams is an honorary fellow and researcher at the Center for Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne. Paige uses the latest research in neuroscience, positive psychology, and systems thinking to help leaders leverage their energy, attitudes and mindsets to benefit from the dynamic, complex and uncertain environment in which most organizations now operate. She is determined to help leaders move beyond just the need for resilience so that they can become ‘anti-fragile’. Paige's first book Becoming Antifragile learning to thrive through disruption, challenge and change was published in 2020 and her second book Own It: Honor...2022-03-0841 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 3. Using Mindfulness to make sense of our thoughts with Craig HassedIn this episode, we are talking to Dr Craig Hassed. Craig's teachings, research and clinical interests include mindfulness mind-body medicine, lifestyle medicine, integrative medicine, and medical ethics regularly invited to present in Australia and overseas. He has authored over a hundred papers in peer-reviewed journals and has published 14 books and 16 book chapters. Craig was the founding president and patron of Meditation Australia is a smiling Mind ambassador and commentator featuring in the documentaries, The Connection and My Year of Living Mindfully. He has co-authored two free mindfulness courses in collaboration with Monash University and Future Learn, both...2022-02-231h 09

Imperfect UsEpisode 2. Becoming Aware Of Our Internal Conversations with Valerie YoungDr. Valerie Young is a co-founder of the Imposter Syndrome Institute and is considered the foremost expert on imposter syndrome. In addition to speaking at over a hundred universities in the US Canada, Japan, Europe, and the UK. Valerie has presented at many diverse organizations, such as Google Pfizer, Facebook, NASA, and many more. Her work has been cited around the world, including in Time Magazine, Psychology Today and scientific journal articles. Valerie earned her doctoral degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she studied internal barriers to women's achievement. Although her research subjects c...2022-02-0848 min

Imperfect UsEpisode 1. We Are Wired To Be Perfectly Imperfect with Michelle McQuaidA best selling author with more than 25 years of global leadership experience in organisations of all sizes. Michelle is sought around the world for her playful approach to translate cutting edge research in positive psychology and neuroscience into practical actions. With a PhD for her research on Appreciative Inquiry Summits and a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, Michell has led the charge on resting free, evidence based tools or workplaces including The PERMAH workplace Survey. Show notes: Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyn_04DP27w&t=29s 2022-01-2544 min

Imperfect UsImperfect Us Trailer Season 1.Welcome to the Imperfect Us Podcast. In Season 1, Join hosts Leanne Camilleri and Leesa Downes as they explore Imposter Syndrome and celebrate being perfectly imperfect humans, leading perfectly imperfect lives. They will link their discussions to the field of positive psychology and wellbeing science and help listeners to discover practical and evidence-based strategies that enable them to stand up to imposter thoughts and self-limiting beliefs. Valuable Resources Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life, and Let Go of Your Fear : Gilbert, Elizabeth: Amazon.com.au Think Again: The Power of Knowing What...2022-01-1818 min