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Get Off The Bench Podcast

Get Off The Bench podcast showcases people who have backed themselves and are having a go, in the hope that others will be inspired to ‘get off the bench’ and do the thing they’ve always wanted to do.

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Elle James - Turning dreams into a silky slumberland

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2022/12/29

Growing up in a small rural town, Elle always had big city dreams. Her love of art, fashion and creating beautiful things lead her to a career as a makeup artist. Living in Gippsland and predominantly working in Melbourne may seem like a lot of unnecessary travel to many but to Elle it has given her the best of both worlds - fulfilled her love for all things hustle, bustle and great work opportunities in the city Vs empty beaches with her little loves and familiar happy faces around town.It was also

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Kerryn Vaughan - Bonus episode - Extending love and...

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2022/12/23

This episode is reflection that we need to extend much more love, and instead of focusing on how hard 2022 has been, let’s focus on the moments of joy that blessed us throughout the year. We all had those moments, but it’s so easy to override them with the things that have caused stress.Together we can make a huge difference to the world if we just invest more love, care, hope and joy, and spend time celebrating the small moments that have brought a smile, not only to our face, but to the faces of

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1:12:36

Billie Groom - Rehabilitating dogs who just want to...

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2022/12/22

Billie Groom is the creator of UPWARD Dogology, as well as being a social entrepreneur, innovator, expert in Canine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CCBT), award winning author, podcast host, speaker, and animal welfare activist. Her work spans over three decades. She is featured in magazines, blogs, and on many podcasts and tv shows, including the LA Tribune, CTV, Roku TV, and Psychology Today Magazine.Billie has received awards and accolades for her success in rehabilitating thousands of street dogs,

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James Clancy - Blending the pure perfection of...

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2022/12/15

James Clancy is the co-founder of Scarlet & Grace. Here’s the story…The idea for Scarlet & Grace wasborn in 2016on a Clancyfamily holidayon the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia.Recalling our childhood homeand the wonderful scents that always filled the air, we started lamenting the factso many home fragrance products today were made overseasand often contained harmful chemicals.Mum then posed the big question. "If you don’t think the products are safe, why don’t you do something

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1:12:15

Erika McInerney - Helping small town businesses shine

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2022/12/08

Erika McInerney is a highly qualified marketer with over 25 years experience in the industry - seven of those in her own business Mac&Ernie. She founded Mac&Ernie to provide qualified and locally relevant training and development to individuals and businesses looking to increase their skills and confidence in marketing and social media.After moving to Gippsland in 2011, Erika started working with small businesses and realised quickly that people in small towns and regional areas simply did

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52:38

Kate Parker - Empowering girls to protect the oceans

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2022/12/01

Kate Parkeris one the founder members of Daughters of the Deep and is Head of Operations for Oceania.Kate is a qualified Dive Master and passionate diver, having been lucky enough to have dived in many locations around the world. This experience has opened her eyes to both the beauty in the oceans but also the extent to which human life has damaged our planet and the necessity to fight for the protection of our seas.This inspired Kate to joinSea Shepherdand she regularly crews offshore defending

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1:00:39

Jamie Brock - Rescuing animals and humans with coffee

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2022/11/24

In 2012, the Coffee Rescue journey started for Jamie Brock from an old ambulance converted into a food truck in Kalamazoo (Michigan), and has since grown into a brick-and-mortar coffee shop and coffee catering business in Portage, Michigan.Coffee Rescue began operating as a way to provide income for a family member after going through a financial crisis, then slowly started building a stable customer base. Though the business no longer operates out of the original ambulance, it has expanded into a

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Doug Moczynski - Inspiring youth with inclusive...

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2022/11/17

Doug Moczynski started Gippsland Adventure Therapy because he has a burning passion for helping people access the outdoors and nature for increased mental health and wellbeing. He loves sharing experiences with others, and is at his personal best when he's engaged in something outdoors and can see the joy in peoples faces when they feel safe to try something new and challenging.Doug has been working in the outdoor industry since 2003 where he’s had many roles spanning everything from camp counsellor

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1:09:33

Mark S A Smith - How to be nimble to navigate the...

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2022/11/10

After a successful career in helping to bring to market billions of dollars of disruptive technology, Mark S A Smith now works with Visionmakersto turn market challengers into market leaders. He works with C-Suite leaders determined to transform their business from a market challenger into the market leader in 3 years or less.This is exemplified in his two new books,The Nimble C-Suite: How to Align the Diverse Strengths of Your Executive Team to Predictably Deliver Extraordinary Results in a

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1:13:34

Tracie Lund - Standing for a stronger community

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2022/11/03

Tracie Lund is the Manager of the Morwell Neighbourhood House and has worked tirelessly in the community since starting there in 2012. She has introduced and championed much-needed initiatives, resulting in the Morwell Neighbourhood House becoming a renowned hub where vital support is available for everyone, no matter their circumstances.Tracie is currently running for the seat of Morwell, after running as an independent candidate in the 2014 State Election, securing 11% of the vote and transforming

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1:05:01

George Siegal - Hoping and deciding in the face of...

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2022/10/27

George Siegal began his career in front of the camera as a newscaster, sportscaster, and weathercaster. His work took him from San Antonio Texas, to Detroit, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. In addition to work in front of the camera, George was a feature reporter and producer.In 2001 he formed J.E.L. Productions, a video production company that produces commercials, infomercials, television programs and documentary films.The company also created their own original programming, which

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Daniel Fitzgerald - Wheelin to the mountains

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2022/10/20

Daniel Fitzgerald cycled 3169 kilometres from Esperance, Western Australia to Omeo, Victoria to raise funds and suicide awareness for the Black Dog Institute.He completed the ride in 22 days, which included 4 rest days.In 2019 Daniel attended the funeral of ‘Whelan’ who lost his battle with depression, where the impact and ripple effect of suicide really hit hard.A car accident back in 2004 claimed the life of another mate ‘Tim’, and Daniel didn’t deal with the emotions at the time. The emotions

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1:12:18

Heather Baird - Creating a better life for foster kids

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2022/10/13

Heather Baird is the founder of A Better Life For Foster Kids. She is passionate about raising awareness about the experiences of children in the out of home care system and how it takes all of us working collectively together to make sure children and young people in out of home care get better life outcomes.Her inspirational drive to create change for children in out of home care and for carers is informed by her own experiences growing up in orphanages and foster homes from the age of 2 and a

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Kerryn Vaughan - The fine line between showing up and...

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2022/10/06

Kerryn Vaughan is an author, speaker, facilitator and the creator and host of Get Off The Bench.This week I’ve been thinking a lot about the fine line between showing up and self care.I think there’s too much noise about hustle and grind, and it’s way too easy to drive ourselves into the ground and not take care of ourselves.I do believe it’s important to show up, especially if that means changing people’s lives and making a difference. But we need to fine the balance so we can keep our own cup full

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Julie Philip - Barbering to inspire self-worth

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2022/09/30

Julie Philip believes in following your dream, and she doesn’t do it half-heartedly.Following her passion for Africa, Julie decided to learn African drumming and after just one lesson found herself in a band. Not long after, she realised the deep connection she felt with art, so pursued that. Very soon she was holding exhibitions and selling her pieces.Alongside the passions Julie follows, is her full time job as a public servant. In 2019, while having a review with her manager, and being asked what

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1:18:41

Tammy van Wisse - Swimming one and a half times...

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2022/09/22

Most people fly, some board a ship, but Tammy van Wisse has done it the hard way by swimming 1.5 times round the world. At 32, Tammy has swum 60,000 kilometres – a testament to her amazing stamina and strength.Tammy is a master at conquering extreme challenges, including swimming some of the coldest, deepest and longest waterways on the planet including Loch Ness, Bass Strait, the English Channel and the Murray River, amassing an astonishing 65,000kms, which is equivalent to one and half times

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Ben Price - Flying high for a childhood dream

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2022/09/15

Flight Lieutenant Ben Price, 34, grew up on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. From a young age, Ben had dreamed of being a pilot. However in the years following Year 12, he started and completed an apprenticeship as an electrician. After seven years in the electrical industry, Ben decided to chase his long-term dream of becoming a pilot in the Air Force. With no aviation experience, Ben was accepted into the Air Force and began his new career as a Pilot in 2015.Ben graduated on 246 Pilots Course

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1:19:01

Lisa Schermerhorn - Exposing the lie in every belief

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2022/09/08

What would you do if you discovered that most of what you believe about yourself is a lie? What if we could identify and release your lies and uncover your undisputed truth?Most of us have lived lives programmed by parents, teachers, friends, socioeconomic status, news, culture, religion, and even genetics. In this book, you will discover the different ways you have been lied to, lied to yourself, and lied to others unconsciously. Living a lie often causes fear, regret, stress, unhappiness, and an

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Olivia White - Influencing authentic social media

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2022/09/01

Liv White is a digital content creator, entrepreneur, mother and speaker. Almost a decade ago, Liv set out tosharing her journey to the world in the hopes to inspire others to live confidently and courageously.Her inquisitive, honest and daring nature has led her to experience and achieve incredible things, from being naked on the cover of a magazine to speaking at Business Chicks, appearing in many media forums, through to interacting with inspiring leaders and brands globally.Amongst all of her

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1:09:54

Herb ‘Flight Time’ Lang - From globetrotting to...

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2022/08/25

Herbert Lang came from humble beginnings in Brinkley, Arkansas graduating from Centenary College of Louisiana in 1998. While there, he led the Trans-America Athletic Conference in scoring and won the National Association of Basketball Coaches Slam Dunk Contest. The Globetrotters invited him to their training camp in 1999, and he spent 18 years as a player and coach with the team.He traveled to nearly 100 countries and interacted with various influential dignitaries during that time. He also

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