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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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1:11:05

Emilia Leese - Thinking like a vegan and rewilding a...

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2023/10/05

Emilia A. Leese, is the co-author ofThink Like a Vegan: What everyone can learn from vegan ethics. Emi is also the host of the podcast, Think Like a Vegan. She writes essays on life, travel and veganism for a variety of online publications and is closely involved in a long-term forest rewilding project in the Scottish Highlands.Emi is a speaker on vegan ethics at a variety of events and developed life skills and ethics workshops for underserved youth. She has been a corporate finance lawyer for over

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Kerryn Vaughan - Leading with whakapapa

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2023/09/28

In this episode I chat about the Polynesian concept of whakapapa (pronounced Far-ka-pa-pa).Whakapapa is about an endless line of people with interlinked arms that stretches back to the beginning of time in one direction, and in the other continues on until the end of time. We hold our place in that line, and when the sun shines upon us, which is our lifetime, it is our turn to be the custodians of what has been passed on to us, and how we must take ownership of that and do right by others,

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1:01:43

Harry Bishop - Educating and advocating for reptiles

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2023/09/21

Harry is a 12 year old reptile breeder & keeper in Gippsland. He currently has 17 reptiles in his collection including 7 snakes ! Harry is also a public speaker and advocate for reptiles.Harry is seeking to change the way people view reptiles – especially snakes – and the language parents use about them so as not to create fear about these animals, but awareness instead. He wants people to understand that snakes are not as nasty as the movies would have people believe and to help them realise

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11:53

Kerryn Vaughan - Being impressive vs leaving an...

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2023/09/14

In this episode I chat about being impressive as opposed to leaving an impression. Too may of us worry about impressing people, or living up to the expectations of others, but what we really should be worried about is whether we left an impression on somebody. And hopefully one that will shift the other person’s life in the right direction.

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Kerryn Vaughan - How to build confidence

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2023/09/07

In this episode I chat about the key ingredients to building confidence, and it’s not that hard if you’re willing to take courageous action and put in the effort to improve with practice. So many people say they are lacking in confidence and it paralyses them, so they end up doing nothing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Of course you have to have some basic underpinning skills and knowledge, and then start messy.We need to look at confidence in relation to our ability to take the next step,

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30:15

Kerryn Vaughan - Celebrating our differences with DISC

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2023/08/31

In this episode I chat about the four personality types in DISC. There’s the Dominant Driver, the Interactive Influencer, the Steady Supporter and the Conscientious Complier. They are all amazing and they each play such an integral part in the big picture. Which one are you?Once we understand personality types and what motivates and drives us, we can then do better at building strong and effective relationships. We can also communicate and interact better. We have become disconnected and having this

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20:38

Kerryn Vaughan - Flood the world with kindness

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2023/08/24

In this episode I chat about the fact that humanity is becoming more mean. It’s been bothering me for quite some time as I have not really known what to do about it because the problem seems so big. But, I actually think that flooding the world with kindness is the best place to start.We often don’t and up or speak up because the perceive the outcome of doing so puts us at too much risk, but by extending kindness, we eliminate that concern and the ripple effect takes hold for the greater good.

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45:45

Belinda Griffin - The Wheely Serious Project

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2023/08/17

WE ARE THE WHEELY SERIOUS PROJECT!But who are we? Where did this idea come from? And what is it all about?An Engineer (Joshua Wilhelm), a Makeup Artist (Jessika Evans), a Dairy Farmer (Belinda Griffin), a Land Manager (Renee Hutchinson), and a Forester turned Planner (Andrew Stanton), walk into the Gippsland Community Leadership Program. Coming to the program from 5 different walks of life; within a couple of weeks, we were galvanised around an idea to make Gippsland a better place for people who

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1:07:58

Andrea Lane - Floating art and regeneration in Gippsland

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2023/08/11

Andrea Lane is an economist who believes in the irrefutably brilliant impact of artists in regional places. She is also the co-founder of FLOAT, an art space in East Gippsland, located on the gorgeous Lake Tyers.Andrea and the crew at the FLOAT are following their instinct. For art, nature, generosity and fairness, in pursuit of a regenerative region. With the luxury of being (non-indigenous) Elders they feel blessed to be free from bureaucratic fear, and can frugally invest in the things they know

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Kerryn Vaughan - Never too old

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2023/08/05

In this episode I chat about the fact that ageism sucks. A lot of people have the narrative that they are too old to start something new or to change jobs, or to change their life.I share a story about Shirley Newton (see link below), who just held her first art exhibition at 92 years old, and a few other thoughts on this matter.Hopefully it inspires you to believe in yourself and not let your age stop you, and I also hopes it inspires people in the middle of too young and too old to encourage

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51:39

Brock Williams - Running marathons to help others...

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2023/07/27

Brock Williams is a 22 year old, 3rd year chiropractic student, who has shifted his life significantly from his days of school yard trouble maker.Brock was never a great student, and spent most of his later years in school giving the teachers grief.Brock grew up thinking he would play some form of elite level sport, but it wasn't meant to be, so from the age of 17 he fell into the cycle of coasting through life, not applying much effort to anything, and drank every weekend away.In an effort to

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Carolyn Apostolou - Creating thriving cultures...

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2023/07/20

Carolyn Apostolou is a true catalyst for change, dedicated to transforming workplace well-being and inspiring individuals and organisations to reach their full potential. As an accredited coach, mentor, and keynote speaker, Carolyn has spent years empowering leaders and teams and implementing corporate wellness programs that foster a thriving culture of success.Drawing from her extensive experience as a teacher, school leader and education advisor to prestigious institutions, including the

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1:13:40

Ian Handasyde - How to become a novel author

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2023/07/13

James Hand is a series author, but life didn’t start out like that. Ian Handasyde (real name) spent most of his life as a Primary school teacher, and musician. His cover band Turn It Up can still be found entertaining crowds throughout the leafy Melbourne suburbs.Ian eventually found his way into film making. Having written a number of scripts (Feature and Shorts), he decided to dip his toe in the water and develop and produce one of his feature scripts, ‘Zyco Rock’, a futuristic, anti-drug teen

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1:01:00

Nathan Cassar - From bullied introvert to extroverted...

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2023/07/06

From schoolyard-bullied introvert to extraverted entertainer extraordinaire, Nathan has a lot of unique insights on overcoming adversity, all the world being a stage, and the entertainment industry.Nathan has become an award-winning Master of Ceremonies with over a decade of experience, including as a former Entertainment Host with Princess Cruises. Based in Sydney, Australia, Nathan specialises in bringing energy and excitement to every event he emcees, from weddings to festivals, gala evenings to

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Mridula Minasvi - Activating grassroots social change

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2023/06/29

Mridula Minasvi is a passionate grassroots activist and community organiser, who truly believes in the power of people to create positive social change. She is particularly thrilled to be a feminist activist, challenging oppressive patriarchal norms and sparking innovative ideas for achieving gender justice. Her work as a fascinating artist and digital media practitioner allows her to promote democratic values, advocate for data justice and digital rights, and share powerful stories of freedom and

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1:03:36

Brett Ashby - Creating intuitive art through movement

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2023/06/22

Brett Ashby is a multidisciplinary artist, performer, presenter, and author from Naarm, Australia. Ashby’s art practice includes sculpture, performance, installation, painting, music, and major public commissions, framing Ashby as a prodigious figure in the contemporary art world.Ashby is recognisable for his unique methods of practice employing a skateboard or surfboard as a tool to paint aura. His work is linked through a poetic and intuitive sensitivity to the expressive potential of space,

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Kerryn Vaughan - The power of influence

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2023/06/16

In a recent leadership workshop, I asked participants to make a list of characteristics that great leaders might possess. One word that came up was convincing. This prompted me to talk about my Influence Scale model, where the word ‘influence’ is challenged regarding the negative and positive intent that aligns to this word.In the episode, I explain the Influence Scale, and how we can lead people through empowerment, rather than by coercion, and create a world that focuses on the greater good beyond

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1:13:04

Bessie Kay - From approval to authenticity

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2023/06/08

Bessie Kay is a TV Presenter, Producer & Marketing Director, with 20 years experience working in the entertainmentand media industries. Bessie started her career as a performerin the Australian musical theatre industryand eventually making her way into Australian TV, both on screenand behind the scenes.Her most 'noteworthy' TV credits include Presenting Australia's Best Houses, Luxury Homes Revealed and Open Homes Australia (all Channel 9Life), and also producing within Open Homes Australia

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Kerryn Vaughan - Connecting through open conversations

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2023/06/01

This weekend I went away with my sister to Byron Bay Yoga Centre for a long weekend retreat. While there was some element of self care replenishment, we also hoped it would give us a great opportunity to get away from everyday life to connect on a deeper level. That certainly happened.But what else happened was a realisation that two worlds can collide in the exact same space and the outcome can be two completely different perspectives and realities. We all know that, and on a surface level that’s

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1:08:57

Evie Wilson - Empowering women and girls to dream big

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2023/05/25

Evie Wilson is a mindset coach, positivity rebel, dream chasing guide, group space enthusiast and podcast host of the podcast Wildly Positive. She is also a mother to two small girls, a marriage celebrant and feminist, always.As a mindset coach, Evie creates spaces for women to open their minds to lush, audacious dreams for their lives, pairing it with the essential mindset work required to fully step into making these dreams their new realities.Her favourite ways to do this are within group spaces

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