In this week’s episode I talk with Dr Anneline Padayachee, a nutritional food scientist who bridges the gap between food science and nutrition. This is a rich and delicious conversation about food science, nutrition and how to educate and inform all stakeholders in the supply chain. Listen in to hear: Anneline’s unique journey into science; How she found herself an ‘accidental speaker’ her insights on the importance of effective communication in science, and how she focuses on her audience to make the most complex of technical knowledge understood and practical The conversation emphasizes th ..read more

In this episode, Cat talks to James about how to be the dissenting voice; in this case go against a movement of AI enthusiasts. And, because it is such a hot topic, Cat and James talk about AI and its potential to automate prediction, decision-making, and content generation, as well as the need to align AI with human values. Listen in to hear about how:  AI presents opportunities for automation in prediction, decision-making, and content generation.  Aligning AI with human values is crucial for responsible and ethical AI governance.  Defining what is meaningful in AI requires subjective jud ..read more

Melanie Campbell is a holistic women's business guide who helps soul-inspired women 40+, grow their soul-aligned business by shining their unique light and working in flow with their energy. In this episode, we discuss the importance of discovering and embracing our individual gifts and superpowers, the need to recognise and appreciate our own abilities, as well as the blocks and resistance that can prevent us from seeing our own potential. Melanie also shares her approach to authentic copywriting, which involves using the client's own words and speaking from the heart to create a genuine conn ..read more

Mel Lathouras, a singer and performer, shares her journey of helping others sing fearlessly and overcome the narratives that hold them back. She emphasises the importance of embracing fear as empowering and using it as data to uncover limiting beliefs. Mel discusses the process of helping her clients move through fear, which involves having compassionate conversations with ourselves, exploring past experiences, and practical steps like setting performance opportunities. She also talks about the transition from a ‘safe’ corporate job to pursuing a creative and entrepreneurial career, and the im ..read more

Mel Daniels is a content strategist and podcast host and joins me to discuss the importance of authenticity and content in social media marketing.  In this awesome chat with Mel, we talk about how social media engagement does not necessarily equal sales and that engagement rates have dropped significantly in recent years. She encourages entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners to focus on their core beliefs and values when creating content and to take their ideal client on a journey through the client journey stages of connect, subscribe, nurture, and convert.  Listen in to hear h ..read more

Georgie Smith is an expert in getting things done in the public sector, is the Founder of Upsides Training and the author of the book, The Formula for Impact, the young public servant’s guide to doing well while doing good.  In this juicy and fun conversation, Georgie and I share our respective experiences in the public sector and how influencing decisions and getting things done can be done, without losing heart.  Listen in to hear:  The importance of effective communication and influence in the public sector   The incredible power of storytelling in communication an ..read more

Learning to speak with confidence to establish authority in your industry is a journey – one that requires showing up, speaking up, being authentic and seeking help from mentors.  And it’s just that journey that I’m discussing in this episode with Michelle Pritchard, founder of Aligned Business Consulting, who helps dental professionals who are wearing multiple hats to get back to practicing dentistry.   In this episode, Michelle and I chat about her journey of transitioning from a practice manager to an advisor and establishing her authority in her industry, particularly by bui ..read more

As an accountant and an engineer earning “good money”, Jodi and her husband thought they were doing well with traditional models of household budgeting and saving. of what we were told worked in relation to household budgeting. It turned out, they could be doing a whole lot better.   Jodi Porteous is a Money Management Coach who works with couples working in FIFO and remote mining towns to show them how to optimise their finances so that they don't have to live pay to pay.    In this episode you’ll hear Jodi’s top tips for money management and saving for the things you want ..read more

Rebecca Taylor is a leading personal branding photographer and visibility mentor, renowned for her ability to capture the authentic essence of top-tier executives, industry experts and entrepreneurs. She is also the creator of the Leadership Visibility Breakthrough coaching program, empowering trailblazing women to confidently command the spotlight with unapologetic authenticity and impact … you can probably see now why I had to chat with her on the show.    Listen in to hear our thoughts on:    Why being visible is SO important in making a bigger impact and connecting wit ..read more

Chenae Carey is an Intuitive Business Mentor bridging the gap between practical strategy and intuitive guidance for her clients. In this episode we have a frank and honest conversation about being authentic, the perils and ‘ick-factor’ of ‘bro-marketing’ and how to use intuition and practical strategy to create a business (or career) you love.    Listen in to hear Chenae’s thoughts on:    How to discern what is intuition and what is not  How our subconscious beliefs can lead to self-sabotage, and how we can change our patterns  Why it’s so important to combine pr ..read more