Success Curious with Andy Reid

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May 2026

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High performance & humanity are often seen at opposite ends of the scale, and the perception is that they simply cannot co-exist...why not?! My name's Andy Reid , and a number of years I've had this perception of high performance hanging over my head. Sure it has driven me to achieve a few things in my time, but the sense of satisfaction has often eluded me, to the point that I've had some dark times mentally. But all this time I've been missing the trick, and that trick is understanding the true meaning of 'high performance' for human beings. This show is being put together to help people discover what it actually means to be a high performing human for them, with a focus on 4 key elements - success, influence, connection & happiness. Lots of open dialogues, plenty of thought-provoking insights from some amazing people, and hopefully...some conversations that nudge you closer towards becoming your version of a high-performing human. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Real Estate Training Australia. Ready to take on the Real Estate industry & have the right qualifications, knowledge & support to do it? Then RETA are the ones you need!

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May 31, 20261 hr 4 min

The 3D's of success in leadership - Cherie Mylordis, Founder - Next Genify

The fortune I find myself to have someone of Cherie's calibre & intellect join me...well it makes me happy!Cherie Mylordis is a leadership coach & founder of the Nextgenify academy, and my word had some pearls of wisdom for us around how leaders can blend the varying versions of success that team members, family, friends, & those that depend on us to drive the ship that they are sailing on.We went in a few differnet directions (as usual), but what I love about Cherie was that she clearly had an incredible amount of awareness, especially around how different age groups are wired when it comes to success.And FYI - pay attention to the part when she digs into her '3D's' of leadership, THEY ARE GOLD!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 20261 hr 16 min

Is FUN the real key to success? - Dara Simkin & Tane Hunter, Co-authors - 'Full Stack Human'

Have you ever been in conversations that had your mind firing all over the place?!This chat went in a couple of directions that NONE of us expected! Dara Simkin (Culture Hero) and Tane Hunter (Future Crunch) are two dynamic individuals, and this was a fun ride!Co-authors of the incredible book 'Full Stack Human', Dara & Tane shone with their level of intellect, an amazing amount of passion & their natural will to want more for their fellow humans.We dove into various parts of the book, as well as why fun could well be the key ingredient for success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 12, 20261 hr 8 min

Who Owns The Truth When It Comes To Success? - Dominic Thurbon, Co-founder - Alchemy Labs

To Be Honest'...if there was a list of people I'd want as a 2-time guest on the show, then Dominic Thurbon would be right at the very top of the list!This chat really goes down the rabbit hole in the best way possible, and is instigated by Dom's latest book.TO BE HONEST takes a deep dive into what constitues 'the truth', which is a topic that is affecting so much that is going on in the world today.If you are one of many who are questioning where the world is heading right now, or if you are simply not sure what the truth is around success, then you NEED to listen to this guy, you NEED to buy his book & you NEED to start bringing some critical thinking into your life ASAP.Take a listen, take in what you can, & see if it has you checking out your landscape slightly differently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 22, 202650 min

Turning Limitations Into Potential - Ruby Bishop, International Tennis Player

When a tennis player in that's in the TOP 30 IN THE WORLD (at just 22 years of age) says that she's happy to come onto the podcast...you jump at it! Ruby Bishop is one extraordinary human, representing Great Britain as a wheelchair tennis player, reaching #3 in the junior world rankings and now taking on the entire world in the seniors. But  the hurdles & cards that Ruby was dealt with at birth has galvanised this woman to become such a beacon of hope for so many people. We talk about her story, but also why she has 'accidentally' become a real voice for those who are marginalised by the perceived limitations that the world sees. The big thing for me? She is so damn calm about it all!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 3, 202650 min

Earning Your Place & Growing In The Process - Aaron Westney, FMG Pro. Body Builder

Sometimes the level of growth you get to witness can be incredible. But with Aaron Westney, it isn't just with the obvious Popeye muscles that we've seen him grow!The soon-to-be-father is a recentl;y-annointed FMG professional body builder, winning his tour card by taking out the amateur title in 2025. But outside of that, Aaron has built his sales business & exceeded many expectations in doing so, as well as building a home life by design with his amazing partner.When you dig into the story of his last decade, what you find is not the stereotypical 'alpha' body builder, but a human that is so calm in who he is, and centred around where he belongs in the puzzle of life.Founding of the Strong Man Protocol is the latest in a line of actions that are of a man who wants to help people to grow as a human in the right way, and when you listen to Aaron talk about his purpose you can't help but feel that his 'flex' in life goes way beyond his biceps & pecs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 23, 202656 min

From Olympic Gold To Finding You - Amy Truesdale MBE, Paralympic Taekwondo Champion

MY FIRST OLYMPIAN! Geek mode engaged, or so I thought until I met the human behind the medal. Amy Truesdale is a multi-medal Taekwondo champion, and in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris reached the pinnacle of her sport by winning gold for Great Britain. At 31, she felt that she finally had the world at her feet having pushed through life-long adversity, but the view she saw at the top wasn't what she was expecting. This conversation goes deep, and has us both thinking about key questions we all face such as 'why are we here?', 'what's next?' and 'Was the reward worth the sacrifice?'. We also chat about the mindset that she forged in her childhood & maximised in pursuit of her ultimate goal. This did NOT go the way I had planned, but I'm so glad it went the way it did.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 2, 20261 hr 14 min

Taking Thinking And Observing To Another Level - Dominic Thurbon, Founder - Alchemy Labs

Put simply, Dominic Thurbon is a chap who thinks and observes the world in a wonderfully brilliant way.. Dom works to bring high-level intellect to help solve real world problems, particularly around behavioural change;This chat talks about Good vs Evil in high performance, how faith can alter people's perception of it, the necessary art of conversation and how we can talk more productively in work. We take macro-issues in society & relate it to the differences between behaviours and who we are at our core.I feel clever just by talking to this guy. Legend.Find out more about this incredibly high-performing mind - https://www.domthurbon.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 27, 20261 hr 5 min

When You Follow Your Passion Around The World - Sam Benton, Director (Sales & Training), MAD

You may not have heard the name 'Sam Benton' much before now, but some of the biggest companies in the WORLD hang off his every word when it comes to sales & marketing!Raised in Sydney, he now resides in London & occasionally the USA as and when another huge brand asks him to go fix their sales challenges. How? Well Sam is one of the best examples I've found when it comes to following what your gut instinct is telling you to do, giving him all the drive in the world to consume knowledge through both obsession and observation.Now partnering with the incredible Rory Sutherland (VP of Ogilvy), Sam has offered this elite level of awareness to the world via the MAD//Masters online programme, but when you chat to him one thing becomes immensly obvious....His brilliant mind observes things in the most uncomplicated way, and as a result he articulates his observations in a way that ANYONE could understand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 18, 202646 min

Defining The Line Between Pressure & Stress - Michael Licenblat, 'Bounce Back Fast'

Michael Licenblat is someone that makes you feel calm. Educated in both his mind & his fists, Michael understands what pressure is all about, and can see clearly that the world is under a tremendous amount of it.Founder of 'Bounce Back Fast', a programme designed to help organisations in tough markets, it is Michael's purpose to 'pressure proof' those around him.We really dug into the big differences between pressure and stress, what constitutes 'positive' pressure, and how we can start to build a framework that allows us to make pressure become a fuel for success, as opposed to a barrier to it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 12, 202652 min

Cracking The Code To Success & Identity - Danielle Dobson, Code Conversations

When Danielle Dobson came onto the show, it was quite obvious that she is someone who sees the world through a slightly different lens.Founder & creator of Code Conversations, and author of the famed 'Breaking The Gender Code', Danielle is like Neo from The Matrix in the way that she views life as a series of codes that require decyphering.We had a tremendous chat about how leaders need to understand each individual's code, as well as how Danielle sees the code of society changing as we navigate through this rapidly changing world.Top human, measured in her vernacular, and well-worth a listen if you can't quite seem to make sense of someone or something in your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.