New Zealand Wellbeing Specialist, Lauren Parsons interviews global experts sharing insights to help you boost your health, energy and productivity. www.ThriveTVShow.com
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June 16, 2026Episode 9342 min
AI Doesn't Just Change Your Business It Changes Every Human In It
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:Why AI is a human decision, not a tech decision. What happens when you skip the human layer. How to build a workforce that thrives with AI, not just survives it. ABOUT TRACY:Tracy Sheen CSP is an AI governance consultant, keynote speaker and two-time award-winning author with 30+ years in digital technology, including launching SMS and the original iPhone in Australia. She guides teams, leaders and organisations to build workforces that are genuinely human-led and AI-leveraged through her signature GIST Framework. Her book AI & U: Reimagine Business is the plain-language guide for anyone who wants practical Monday morning steps without the overwhelm. Tracy runs her entire business from a caravan, travelling full-time across Australia. Human-led. AI-leveraged. The Augmented Workforce.CONNECT WITH TRACY:Connect on LinkedIn.Find out about here book: aiandu.com.auVisit her website: tracysheen.com
May 10, 2026Episode 9239 min
Is Fear Suffocating Freedom
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:Understand FearHow to upgrade your core operating system.Find the courage to live the life you always wantedABOUT STEVEN:They call him ‘The Resilience Warrior.’ When you're needing change, a fresh perspective and a new way forward, he’s your guy. He understands what it means to live life face-on, full on, day in day out, no matter what the world throws at him. Born with a Nevus (Birthmark) on his forehead, this former Line Maintenance, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, he has battled fear and challenges, every step of the way. Steven’s authentic vulnerability and thought-provoking insights captivate his audience to cultivate new ways forward. Feedback highlights his ability to empower individuals to embrace their uniqueness and awaken to endless possibilities.CONNECT WITH STEVEN:To find out more about Steven "Different- Coming Face-to-Face With Your Uniqueness" visit www.stevenbouris.com.Connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
March 12, 2026Episode 9141 min
Why Goals & Targets Backfire (and What Actually Works)
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:Diagnosing the negative side-effects of goals and targets.Learning how to drive experimentation, learning, and adaptation in your organization through the OHLA methodology. It offers scaffolding for puzzle-setting and puzzle-solving.How you and your terms can thrive by shifting focus from performance evaluation to performance development.ABOUT RADHIKA:Radhika Dutt is the author of Radical Product Thinking: The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter – which introduced a methodology that’s now used in over 40 countries.She is an entrepreneur, speaker, and product leader who has participated in five acquisitions, two of which were companies that she founded. She is currently Advisor on Product Thinking to Singapore’s central bank, and consults for organizations ranging from high-tech startups to multinationals. Radhika has built products in a wide range of industries including broadcast, media and entertainment, telecom, advertising technology, government, consumer apps, robotics, and even wine. She graduated from MIT with an SB and M.Eng in Electrical Engineering, and speaks nine languages.CONNECT WITH RADHIKA:Connect on LinkedInDownload the OHLs toolkit and start using it today to drive better business outcomes through puzzle-setting and puzzle-solving.
November 24, 2025Episode 9039 min
You Don't Have a Communication Problem You Have Clarity Problem
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:How NITS turns vague communication into clear communication, in 30 seconds or less. No assumptions, no missing info, no “I thought you meant...”How FFF helps you cut the noise, separate facts from feelings, and stop reacting on emotion.How to use both tools anywhere - in a meeting, a crisis or a family argument, to stay calm, clearABOUT MICHELLE:Michelle Huntington is a former airline captain, one of only 500 women in the world to hold that rank. After 20 years flying through storms, engine failures and high-stakes moments at 35,000 feet, she now shows leaders how to stay clear-headed when pressure spikes. Michelle teaches the aviation tools pilots use to communicate fast, make decisions when lives are on the line and avoid knee-jerk reactions that create chaos. She’s the author of Lady MacGyver: Unbelievable Stories with Altitude and co-host of the Captain & the Clown podcast. She’s on a mission to prove that pressure doesn’t have to break you, it can make you better, if you know how to think.CONNECT WITH MICHELLE:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-huntington/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories.with.michelle/
July 14, 2025Episode 8917 min
How to Be the Leader Everyone Wants to Work With
Let’s be honest – leadership can be lonely.The weight of decisions. The pressure to perform. The balancing act of keeping people motivated, focused, and performing at their best.And yet, you’ve probably had a leader in your life who made all the difference. Someone who saw you. Who helped you grow. Who made work a place you wanted to be.What if you could be that leader for someone else?Here’s how you can be the leader everyone wants to work with – based on everything I’ve learnt over the last two decades working with leaders and focusing on building a thriving team culture.1. Start with Self-LeadershipYou can’t pour from an empty cup. How you think, move, eat, and breathe profoundly impacts how you lead.The foundation of powerful leadership is personal wellbeing. When you’re energised, clear-headed and resilient, you can lift others too.That’s why I teach leaders to embody the Live Well Principles – to Uplift your thoughts, Nourish your body, Invigorate your life with movement, Strengthen your mind and relationships, and Restore to keep everything in balance.I once worked with a senior leader – let’s call her Sarah – who was concerned her team weren’t dealing well with stress at work. She wanted them to have better energy and better balance. What I quickly discovered, was that Sarah wasn’t demonstrating much balance herself. She was constantly running on empty. She stayed late, constantly tried to multi-task which left her overwhelmed, she skipped meals, and rarely moved from her desk during the day.Her energy was low, she found it hard to feel optimistic, she felt flat and frazzled on a regular basis and her team started mirroring that fatigue.When she finally implemented just two things – walking meetings and a proper lunch break – everything changed. Her team said she seemed more present, and that they felt “permission” to take care of themselves too.We often underestimate the power of modelling. Your team don’t want to just do what you say – they want to see a great example to follow.It’s the unwritten rules – the way you show up – that really matters.All leadership begins with self-leadership. The way you show up creates a ripple that flows on to everyone around you.2. Build Trust and Psychological SafetyWant to know the one thing top-performing teams have in common? Psychological safety. What builds it? When leaders cultivate a high-trust environment.Great leaders build trust – both of themselves and amongst their team members.Psychological safety is so important. When people feel challenged but not threatened, they can be at their best. It’s a leader’s job to foster a culture where people feel safe.Psychological safety isn’t about being soft. It’s about being real. When people feel safe at work, they innovate more, engage more, and stay longer. They bring fresh ideas, try new things and own their mistakes (rather than covering them up which helps no one). Simple ways to build psychological safety:Listen without interrupting.Great leaders are fantastic listeners.Be the leader who people feel they can come to with anything.Admit your mistakes.Own them, speak up and apologise when necessary.Set the example for others as well and focus on a “What can we learn from this?” attitude.Start meetings with check-ins.On a scale of 1 to 10, how’s your energy today?”Or a constantly changing question such as; What did you love doing as a kid? What’s something you’re grateful for? Where’s one of the most beautiful place you’ve visited? These questions build connection and trust. 3. Lead With Vision, Not Just MetricsNumbers matter, but purpose matters more.People want
June 13, 2025Episode 8829 min
The Magic of Mindset
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:Why mindset is key to successThe difference mindset makes in your lifeThe best mindset booksABOUT AARANAaran McLeod is the founder of Advanced Accounting. First and foremost Aaran is a child of God, married to Tracey, they've got 4 amazing children. He loves people and loves business.Advanced Accounting's goal is to help passionate business owners achieve their goals doing what they love. Aaran brings curiosity and optimism to every situation.CONNECT WITH AARANVisit the website: advancedaccounting.co.nz Connect with Aaran on LinkedIn.Books mentioned by Aaran:The Power to Change - Craig GroeschelThe Power of Habit - Charles DuhiggAtomic Habits - James ClearSoundtracks The Surprising Solution to Overthinking- John AcuffBuy Back Your Time - Dan MartellBooks mentioned by Lauren:Physical Intelligence - Claire Dale and Patricia PeytonYour Brain at Work - David RockThe Compound Effect - Darren Hardy
April 22, 2025Episode 8737 min
Making Change Your Superpower
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:How to be better at change - in whatever context matters to you How to bring the best mindset to changeHow to have the difficult conversation that enable changeABOUT STEVESteve Vamos is a global executive and former CEO with more than 40 years’ experience in information technology and digital media in Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Asia. He has been on the frontline of every significant technology shift and economic shock since the 1980s with companies such as IBM, Apple, Microsoft, ninemsn and Xero.Steve’s enduring focus in all his leadership roles has been to build great teams and a business culture that supports growth and high performance. For those fortunate enough to have worked with him.Steve is widely known as the boss who motivated them to be the best they could be, and who led their organisations through times of change with clarity, intelligence and empathy.CONNECT WITH STEVEVisit the website: www.stevevamos.comConnect on LinkedIn
March 5, 2025Episode 8638 min
Are Your Stories Holding You Back?
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:How stories can hold us back or lead us to our greatest success!How to identify Imposter SyndromeHow to overcome Imposter SyndromeABOUT MONIQUEMonique Bradley is an award-winning speaker, MC, and coach with a rich background in film, television, and live presenting. As one of only 11 TV shopping presenters in New Zealand, Monique mastered the art of connecting authentically with audiences in high-pressure, live environments. With decades of experience in communication and storytelling, she now empowers individuals to overcome imposter syndrome with practical strategies and powerful insights. Monique’s mission is to help others silence self-doubt, build unshakeable confidence, and unlock their true potential to create meaningful success in every aspect of their lives.CONNECT WITH MONIQUEVisit the website: moniquebradley.tv Connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. Look for Monique Bradley TV!
December 17, 2024Episode 8535 min
Getting Unstuck: Navigating Burn-Out, Bore-Out, and Check Out?
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:1. Spot the Signs: Recognize whether you’re burnt-out, bored-out, or checked-out.2. Rebuild Connection: Understand the importance of your tribe and its purpose.3. Ignite Action: Discover steps to regain purpose and bring energy into your life.ABOUT LUKELuke knows a thing or two about Stress. 27 years running busy businesses has taught him what’s needed to succeed and thrive when the pressure is on. As one of the original directors of Specsavers, he was part of the biggest retail roll-out in Australia's history, 100 stores in 100 days. If you’ve ever started a new business, you’ll know that this is a pretty impressive feat. He believes that you can’t achieve anything substantial if you aren’t good at stress. Author of 3 books: Stress Teflon, RESET, and most recently, Curious Habits. Luke retired for the first time when he was 31 years old. Fortunately, that retirement didn’t last because he missed one thing …..STRESS. Helping people change their views on stress is what lights him up, and he’s here to show you how to embrace life’s challenges. When he’s not surfing, golfing, cycling, or writing books, he coaches people on how to thrive in stressful situations.CONNECT WITH LUKECheck out Luke's website lukemathers.com.au.Or email him on luke@lukemathers.com.au.For more inspiring episodes, head to www.ThriveTVShow.com.
October 1, 2024Episode 8431 min
Bouncing Forward No Matter What
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:A self-leadership principle that has shaped Ian's lifeThe resilience / mind-set mastery tool to reframe any situationLessons learnt on the type2 diabetic recovery journeyABOUT IANThere’s a reason Ian Stephens is invited to speak around the world to teams, sales executives, and seniorleaders. He has a passion for equipping people with practical tools they can use immediately to amplifytheir ability to lead themselves, adopt a growth mindset, and produce amazing results.A prolific writer, Ian is the author of 7 books, and the creator of 9 on-line resources all designed to amplify your sales, leadership, personal and business results.CONNECT WITH IANConnect via LinkedIn and his website Ianstephensspeaks.com
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