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Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
9 min
In this solo episode, Rich talks through why a morning routine is important to him, what has and hasn't working for him in the past and the 10 things he does in the morning before getting his day underway. Rich talks about: ~ How he gets 8 hours of sleep every night~ What the first thing he does as soon as he wakes up~ What he has for breakfast every single morning; and~ What makes up his mindfulness routine (hint, it includes walking, sunlight, box breathing and cold water exposure)Search 'Success x Happiness' wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube for the full conversation now.
Host: Richard Thompson
Producer: Cody Osborne - Shadestone Films
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Jun 29, 2023
Jun 29, 2023
52 min
Darrin Edwards is not a household name but he is someone who is on the path to making thousands of lives better. He has been in the education system for near on four decades, becoming one the youngest deputy principals at the age of 25, and a school principal for a quarter of a century. While he has led hundreds of teachers and tens of thousands of kids over his career, it is his more recent work in a regional leadership role helping the capability development and wellbeing of school principals and leaders generally that we unpacked today. We are all leaders in our own lives, whether at work, at home, with our kids or with our friends. We don’t need to be principals of a school to get the benefit of this conversation. Darrin has developed a model to help leaders deal with stress and mental wellbeing so that they can strive not just survive. We were lucky enough to unpack this with him in this conversation with the hope that we can all be better leaders, better people in all facets of our lives. In this conversation Darrin discusses: ✅ How he fell in love with teaching, despite struggling to spell in high school ✅ The alarming mental health crisis that school principals face ✅ The model that Darrin created helping the development and wellbeing of leaders ✅ How having a mentor will help you be a better leader ✅ His number 1 tip for happiness and success. Search 'Success x Happiness' wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube for the full conversation now.
Host: Richard Thompson
Guest: Darrin Edwards
Producer: Cody Osborne - Shadestone Films
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Jun 21, 2023
Jun 21, 2023
20 min
What happens when things don't go plan? After years of preparation, @richardthompsontri turns up to Ultraman Australia 2023 ready to find his potential, only to develop a chest infection throughout the race causing him to withdraw. In this solo episode, Rich covers off ✅ How his race unfolded;✅ How the month after his DNF has looked;✅ The challenge and opportunity with tackling failure head on; and✅ How to understand your values to help create the future life you want.Search 'Success x Happiness' wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube for the full conversation now.
Host: Richard Thompson
Producer: Cody Osborne - Shadestone Films
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Jun 14, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
1 hr 25 min
Adriano Zumbo is a beloved household name. Australian pâtissier and television presenter, he opened his first patisserie in 2007 before rising to prominence as a frequent guest on MasterChef Australia. But on his path to success it hasnt been all smooth sailing for the Sweet Assassin. Now relocated to Noosa, Zumbo has found his happiness and his journey to this stage of his life is truly remarkable. In this conversation Zumbo discusses:✅ How growing up in his parents grocery store started his love for baking✅ Opening his first patisserie in Balmain and allowing his process driven desire to create incredible experiences resulting in long lines of customers ✅ How his appearance on Season 1 of MasterChef came to be and how he dealt with fame✅ Expanding his stores across the Country over the better part of a decade to then see it all be closed down and put into administration✅ Taking a couple of years away from baking, to then move to the Sunshine Coast and set up a small patisserie and find hsi happiness✅ His number 1 tip for happiness and success.Search 'Success x Happiness' wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube for the full conversation now.
Host: Richard Thompson
Guest: Adriano Zumbo
Producer: Cody Osborne - Shadestone Films
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Jun 7, 2023
Jun 7, 2023
1 hr 9 min
Mat Hayman is a household name for any cyclist or triathlete around the world. After almost 20 years in the professional peleton, he has ridden all the grand tours primarily as a respected domestique or helper to the leader of his team. In 2016, Mat fractured his arm a handful of weeks out from one of the famous one day classics - Paris-Roubaix. He went back home to Australia, arm in a cast, on a wind trainer with the faint hope that he would be ready in time for the race. In this conversation Mat discusses:✅ The ups and downs of a professional cyclist;✅ Sitting at the kitchen table, beer in hand with a broken arm, 3 weeks out from Paris Roubaix, having finished an indoor session - doubting if it was worthwhile✅ His mindset going into the 2016 Paris Roubaix, and how channelling into flowstate was a blessing and a curse going into the finish✅ His adage 'Just Keep Riding' and how that can be applied to all areas of life.✅ His number 1 tip for happiness and success.Search 'Success x Happiness' wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube for the full conversation now.
Host: Richard Thompson
Guest: Mat Hayman
Producer: Cody Osborne - Shadestone Films
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May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
25 min
In this solo episode, Rich takes a deep dive on the importance of teamwork when it comes to acheiving big goals. The bigger the goal, the bigger the team but just how to make a world class team is critical to the overall chances of success. Nothing in this world that has been achieved, created or invented has been done by one individual, so no matter if we are creating a loving houshold or some huge KPI at work, the simple truth is that teamwork is necessary. In this episode, RT takes you through the three non negotiables when it comes to creating high performance teamwork to help you create the best team in your circle so you can achieve your potential.
Host: Richard Thompson
Producer: Cody Osborne - Shadestone Films
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May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
44 min
On today's episode Richard sits down with Grant Breeze to talk about staying mentally and physically healthy in your 40s. With 20 years coaching experience Grant has become a leading authority in helping men in their 40’s over come being in poor physical and mental health. Working online with clients all over the world Grant coaches men who have limited time and that struggle with the daily pressures of modern life. Helping them learn that even the smallest positive changes can have benefits and if you can take the learning out of even the most challenging situations you will always keep moving forwards, to better success and more sustainable happiness.
Host: Richard Thompson
Guest: Grant Breese
Producer: Cody Osborne - Shadestone Films
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May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
53 min
On today’s episode we sit down and chat to leading occupational psychologist Justin McNamara as we unpack how to make life’s big decisions. Whether it is career, relationships or life in general- if you are on the fence with any big decisions - this conversation with JM will be invaluable.
Host: Richard Thompson
Guest: Justin McNamara
Producer: Cody Osborne - Shadestone Films
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May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
18 min
On today’s episode Richard speaks about how he approaches goal setting and how that drives his everyday activities to achieve big.
Host: Richard Thompson
Producer: Cody Osborne - Shadestone Films
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May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
1 hr 6 min
On today’s episode we sit down and chat to Richard Burrows, also known as Buzz, and discuss his interesting backstory from Australia secret agent, semi-pro footballer, to mindset coach. Buzz is an integral part of Rich’s ultra-man training team, and we chat all things mindset, breath work, and being in the moment.
Host: Richard Thompson
Guest: Richard Burrows
Producer: Cody Osborne - Shadestone Films
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Apr 26, 2023
Apr 26, 2023
32 min
Today we talk about Richard’s background in law and why he decided to leave in pursuit of a more fulfilling career.
Host: Richard Thompson
Producer: Cody Osborne - Shadestone Films
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Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
30 min
This is the pilot episode for our new podcast Success x Happiness. Today we chat with guest Nick Quinn, and discuss how the concept of success and happiness can look vastly different from person to person.
Host: Richard Thompson
Guest: Nick Quinn
Producer: Cody Osborne - Shadestone Films
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