Success x Happiness

Have you ever wondered why brilliant strategies fail, despite all the right data and planning?
 
In this eye-opening episode of the Success x Happiness Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Murray, author of The Empathy Gap and keynote speaker, to explore why empathy is not a “soft” skill, it’s the foundation of effective leadership.
 
Daniel shares his journey from the corporate world to becoming a strategist focused on human connection. You’ll discover:
 
– Why high-performing teams depend on trust and vulnerability
– How to give hard feedback with empathy
– Why emotional awareness is critical in data-driven environments
– The link between empathy and decision-making
 
Whether you’re a CEO, coach, or parent, this conversation will shift how you think about leadership forever.
 
👉 Grab Daniel’s book The Empathy Gap here: https://empathicconsulting.com/business-books
 
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Listen To The Podcast
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164
 
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Chapters
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:43) - Chapter 1
(00:21:20) - Chapter 2
(00:45:27) - Quick Fire Questions
(00:49:29) - Outro
 
🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:
#podcast #empathy #leadership

Have you ever reached a goal only to ask “Why don’t I feel happy?”
In this powerful episode, we sit down with mindset coach and happiness expert Patty Duque to flip the script on success, fulfilment, and sustainable joy. Discover how neuroscience, micro-habits, and daily gratitude can rewire your brain for the life you truly want.
 
Patty breaks down the 4 steps to lasting change, why identity is more important than willpower, and the science behind why most people tap out too early.
 
Whether you’re at the top of your game or stuck wondering “what’s next?”, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about happiness.
 
Listen now and learn how to design a life you don’t need to escape from!
 
Listen To The Podcast
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164
 
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Chapters
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Chapter 1 | Happiness is a Journey
(00:18:59) - Chapter 2 | The Art of Gratitude
(00:41:11) - Chapter 3 | Practical Steps to Take
(00:55:30) - Quick Fire Questions
(01:00:24) - Outro
 
🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:
#podcast #meditation #mindset

What happens when the person who supports everyone else has no one to lean on?
 
In this powerful and emotional episode, award-winning coach Kelly Carthy opens up about what it really means to lead from within. From navigating divorce and trauma to learning how to truly let go of control, Kelly shares the tools and breakthroughs that helped her, and now help others to transform chaos into clarity. Whether you’re a corporate leader, entrepreneur, or simply feeling the weight of holding it all together, this conversation will shift your perspective on strength, leadership, and self-worth.
 
Expect raw truths, actionable insights, and deeply human stories.
 
Listen To The Podcast
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164
 
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Chapters
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(00:00:00) - Chapter 1 | Health
(00:17:20) - Chapter 2 | Wealth
(00:47:44) - Quick Fire Questions
 
🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:
#podcast #leadership #mindset

Michael Shadforth cycled across America, gave up alcohol for good, and built a 60-person business on the Sunshine Coast. In this powerful episode of the Success x Happiness Podcast, Michael opens up about the decisions that transformed his life - from endurance sports and farming failures to scaling real estate and cultivating culture.
 
If you’re chasing clarity, consistency, and legacy, this is one you’ll want to hear.
 
Listen To The Podcast
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164
 
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Chapters
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:44) - Chapter 1 | Health
(00:11:20) - Chapter 2 | Wealth
(00:19:42) - Chapter 3 | Self
(00:39:40) - Quick Fire Questions
(00:43:25) - Outro
 
🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:
#podcast #business #mindset

Would you bet your house deposit on a pair of undies? Rob Rand did.
 
In this inspiring episode of the Success Times Happiness podcast, we sit down with Rob Rand – the creative founder behind Knobby Underwear – a brand built on bold risks, relentless creativity, and a million-pair-a-year subscription model. Rob shares how he turned a wild idea into a cult-like movement, why staying curious is a superpower, and how ultra-running fuels his entrepreneurial fire. From starting in remote Queensland to reshaping the e-commerce space, Rob drops gold for creatives, founders, and dreamers alike.
 
https://knobby.com.au
 
Listen To The Podcast
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164
 
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Chapters
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:39) - Chapter 1 | Rob’s Creative Background & Risk Appetite
(00:10:05) - Chapter 2 | Why Undies? Why Subscription?
(00:18:01) - Chapter 3 | The Future of Knobby
(00:32:47) - Quick Fire Questions
(00:38:25) - Outro
 
🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:
#podcast #business #startup

What if the key to being a great leader isn’t your resume… but your ability to feel?
 
In this powerful episode of the Success x Happiness Podcast, we sit down with leadership coach, author, and ex-lawyer Midja Fisher to explore how emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and vulnerability redefine what it means to lead. Whether you’re building a law firm, running a startup, or managing your family, this conversation will shift your entire leadership paradigm.
 
👥 Learn how to:
Build trust in remote teams
Lead with empathy, not ego
Balance vulnerability and strength
Create scalable cultures that thrive
Hold your team (and yourself) accountable with integrity
 
🎯 Don’t miss this deep dive into the human side of leadership. It’s not just inspiring, it’s practical.
 
Listen To The Podcast
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164
 
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Chapters
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:35) - Podcast
(00:51:13) - Quick Fire Questions
(00:53:14) - Outro
 
🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:
#podcast #leadership #empathy

What if your biggest win wasn’t a gold medal, but surviving your darkest moment?
 
In this raw and powerful episode, former Olympian Toby Jenkins opens up about the hidden cost of high performance, the burnout that broke him, and the breakthrough that followed. We dive deep into the shift from chasing goals to building sustainable practices, and how psychological flexibility saved his career and life.
 
Toby’s journey from elite athlete to transformational coach is filled with insights on purpose, stress, control, and parenting. If you’re seeking more than just success, if you’re craving meaning, this is the conversation for you.
 
Psych Flex Resources Page - https://www.tobyajenkins.com/resources/
 
Listen To The Podcast
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164
 
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Chapters
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:13) - Chapter 1 | Toby’s Story
(00:30:11) - Chapter 2 | Practice over Goals
(00:44:02) - Quick Fire Questions
(00:47:42) - Outro
 
🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:
#podcast #olympian #mindset

Would you bet your family’s future on a dream?
Scott Armstrong did - leaving behind a lucrative corporate job to dive headfirst into hospitality. In this episode we unpack how Scott scaled from a single venue to a 320-employee pub empire on the Sunshine Coast. Learn the secrets behind risk-taking, scaling a team, bouncing back from crises like the GFC and COVID, and why he ultimately chose to walk away.
 
Subscribe for inspiring founder stories, real talk on leadership, and entrepreneurial insight.
 
Listen To The Podcast
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164
 
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Chapters
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(00:00:00) - Teaser
(00:00:35) - Intro
(00:01:13) - Chapter 1 | Scott’s Story
(00:30:16) - Chapter 2 | Maeva Hospitality
(00:39:00) - Chapter 3 | Leading a 300 Strong Team
(00:42:33) - Chapter 4 | Secrets to the Financials
(00:47:31) - Quick Fire Questions
(00:53:53) - Outro
 
🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:
#podcast #business #hotels