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Lina through her practice Show Up Psychology supports children, teens and adults navigating neurodivergence. We explore neurodivergence across all life stages including late diagnosis particularly in females and why labels can be helpful despite stigma. She breaks down the shift toward neurodiversity affirming practice focusing on identity, accommodations and adapting environments rather than forcing neurotypical behaviour. The conversation dives into parenting and family dynamics including unlearning discipline styles, emotional regulation, repair and more collaborative relationships. Lina also explains PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) as an anxiety driven autism profile often misunderstood as defiance and shares practical approaches built on rapport, safety and co regulation. We talk about diagnosis waitlists, NDIS challenges, workplace flexibility and the importance of parent self-care.🎧Spotify – YouTube – Applehttps://www.highpl.com.au/podcast⁠Show Up Phycologyhttps://showuppsychology.com.au/Ross Greene Pathological Demand AvoidanceSpoon TheoryHigh Performance LeadersWhether you're building a stronger team, developing leaders, or navigating a critical period — we’ve got you covered.- 1:1 Leadership Coaching- Team Workshops & Custom Training- Operational Leadership Support - Development for Leaders at All LevelsIf you're ready to lift performance, culture, and accountability.👉 Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/

At nearly 44 years old, I’m preparing for my 33rd season of Rugby League. Not in a master’s or social comp, but in a full-contact, open-age first grade competition against players in their teens, 20s and 30s. This episode breaks down the reality of continuing to compete at that level. Not just physically, but mentally and logistically, while balancing family, business and life. There’s a bit on the training preparation required and recovery, but more importantly this is about challenging the stigma around playing sport in your 30s and 40s and asking a simple question…why stop if you’re still able? I dive into the benefits of team sport beyond fitness, accountability, discipline, connection and being part of something bigger than yourself. It also touches on mental health, purpose, leadership and the importance of role modelling for your kids. Showing through actions, not words, that you’re never too old to keep competing, improving and getting after it.🎧Spotify – YouTube - Applehttps://www.highpl.com.au/podcastHigh Performance LeadersWhether you're building a stronger team, developing leaders, or navigating a critical period — we’ve got you covered.- 1:1 Leadership Coaching- Team Workshops & Custom Training- Operational Leadership Support - Development for Leaders at All LevelsIf you're ready to lift performance, culture, andaccountability.👉Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/

Ret reflects on a turbulent 12 months that saw him living in Bali, surviving a serious scooter accident, navigating co-parenting his young daughter and facing the collapse of his fitness business, S30. S30 grew to 27 locations across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore before entering administration and liquidation, a rise and fall that delivered hard-earned lessons in leadership, ownership and resilience. With 15 years in the fitness industry, Ret shares his journey from New Zealand to personal training in Melbourne, then building franchises in Perth through F45. He details the critical role that community, culture and well-designed systems played in that time. Ret is now building Daawg Haus, an online platform grounded in structured training, strong personal standards and brotherhood. Its mission is simple: help men lead themselves better, so they can lead their families, careers and lives with strength, presence and integrity.🎧Spotify – YouTube - Applehttps://www.highpl.com.au/podcastDaawg Haushttps://www.instagram.com/daawg.haus/Ret Hartleyhttps://www.instagram.com/ret_hartley/High Performance LeadersWhether you're building a stronger team, developing leaders, or navigating a critical period — we’ve got you covered.- 1:1 Leadership Coaching- Team Workshops & Custom Training- Operational Leadership Support - Development for Leaders at All LevelsIf you're ready to lift performance, culture, andaccountability.👉 Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/

Nikki and Carly dive into the complexities of eating disorders, the impact of diet culture, and our often-challenging relationship with food. With over 25 years’ experience as a dietitian, Nikki is the sports dietitian for the Australian artistic swimming team and a food therapist specialising in eating disorders. She shares her journey from sports dietetics to supporting clients in better understanding their relationship with food. Carly, a state gymnastics coach and member of the Australian gymnastics squad, has benefited from Nikki’s expertise and brings her own lived experience of recovery, along with the challenges of breaking long-ingrained habits. Together they explore societal pressures, the role of parents, and the implications of weight-loss medications.🎧Spotify – YouTube - Applehttps://www.highpl.com.au/podcastNikki Cummingshttps://optimalintake.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/optimalintake/Carly Shotthttps://www.instagram.com/carly.shott/https://www.instagram.com/ackrobats/High Performance LeadersWhether you're building a stronger team, developing leaders, or navigating a critical period — we’ve got you covered.- 1:1 Leadership Coaching- Team Workshops & Custom Training- Operational Leadership Support - Development for Leaders at All LevelsIf you're ready to lift performance, culture, andaccountability.👉Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/24 Hour Leadership Challenge7 - 8 March 2026Perth, Western AustraliaMore info HERE

Hayden shares his inspiring journey, beginning with his upbringing in a small town in New Zealand, where he faced early adversity following the passing of his mother from cancer. Hayden recounts his move to Christchurch, where he began playing rugby, and later relocating to Perth following the Christchurch Earthquakes. He discusses the tragic leg injury thatended his rugby career and led to a near-death experience due to a fatty embolism. Through resilience and determination, Hayden not only recovered but transformed his identity, embracing fitness challenges. Now a father and machine operator in the mining industry, Hayden focuses on setting and achieving personal goals and shares his journey to inspire others facing their own adversities. 🎧Spotify – YouTube - Apple High Performance LeadersWhether you're building a stronger team, developing leaders, or navigating a critical period — we’ve got you covered.- 1:1 Leadership Coaching- Team Workshops & Custom Training- Operational Leadership Support - Development for Leaders at All LevelsIf you're ready to lift performance, culture, andaccountability.👉Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/

Jake is an emergency management specialist in the miningindustry. He shares his journey from apprentice butcher to nightclub bouncer, managing security for large events and to being an emergency services officer. We look into the often overlooked role of security teams as frontline first responders and why their contribution in critical incidents matters more than most people realise. Jake also shares his approach to training and leadership, his experience with the Army Reserves, and how competitions like the Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) help build calm, capable, high-performing teams under pressure.🎧Spotify – YouTube - Applehttps://www.highpl.com.au/podcastHigh Performance LeadersWhether you're building a stronger team, developing leaders, or navigating a critical period — we’ve got you covered.- 1:1 Leadership Coaching- Team Workshops & Custom Training- Operational Leadership Support - Development for Leaders at All LevelsIf you're ready to lift performance, culture, and accountability. 👉 Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/24 Hour Leadership Challenge10 – 11 January 2026Perth, Western AustraliaRegister HERE

Dan and Scotty delve into the intricacies of dealing with bad bosses. They discuss the importance of self-reflection, empathy, and resilience in handling difficult leadership styles. The conversation covers the significance of recognizing when to confront issues, the benefits of staying in a challenging situation, and the potential need to leave toxic environments. They also explore the positive lessons that can arise from bad boss experiences.🎧Spotify – YouTube - Applehttps://www.highpl.com.au/podcastHigh Performance LeadersWhether you're building a stronger team, developing leaders, or navigating a critical period — we’ve got you covered.- 1:1 Leadership Coaching- Team Workshops & Custom Training- Operational Leadership Support - Development for Leaders at All LevelsIf you're ready to lift performance, culture, andaccountability.👉 Contact Daniel: https://www.highpl.com.au/24 Hour Leadership Challenge10 – 11 January 2025Perth, Western AustraliaRegister HERE

Richard is a Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager working across Pilbara site services and a former mine site village manager. He opens up about his journey through one of the toughest leadership environments in Australia, the mining industry. He breaks down what it really takes to build a genuine safety culture, develop strong teams, and lead in high-stakes environments. Richard also dives into the role psychology plays in effective leadership, from managing psychosocial risks to improving communication and decision-making under stress. This episode is packed with practical lessons on compliance, culture, and the human side of leadership. 24 Hour Leadership Challenge13th & 14th December 2025Perth, Western AustraliaRegister HERE ⁠highpl.com.au

Chris is a former member of the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) who spent 15 years in the defence force, including a decade with the SASR. Raised in Queensland with a family history in the military, he shares his path from starting a plumbing apprenticeship to enlisting in the army as a communications technician. He provides a close look at the intense selection and training processes in the SASR, emphasising the significance of team dynamics, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. We also explore his experiences on deployment, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned on the job. After a successful career, he transitioned out of the military, repurposing his skills and knowledge to found OMADA Performance Concepts, working predominantly with tactical rescue response teams.High Performance Leaders - highpl.com.auOMADA Performance Concepts - omadapc.com.au24 Hour Leadership Challenge13th & 14th December 2025Perth, Western AustraliaRegister HERE

How do you know if you are a good leader? We delve into the complexities of measuring leadership performance. Discussing both corporate and sporting contexts, we explore the difficulties in attributing organizational success or failure to a single leader. We touch on the tangible metrics like financial performance, win-loss records, and strategic benchmarks, as well as the more nuanced aspects such as organizational culture, employee engagement, and team development. The episode raises important questions about the subjective nature of performance evaluations and the influence of perception and contextual factors. https://highpl.com.au/

We sit down with Jarrad Smith to unpack all things injuries. From his work in workplace injury management in the mining sector, to navigating workers’ compensation cases, practising as an exercise physiologist, and competing as an athlete. Jarrad shares his own experiences with sporting injuries and how they’ve shaped both his physical and psychological outlook. We explore the importance of putting people first, the challenges of working within legislative frameworks, overcoming setbacks, building resilience, and how lessons from sport can translate into stronger workplace practices.https://highpl.com.au/

Mitchell Miller shares his journey from leading a large team as an operations manager to training as a commercial pilot. He reflects on the professional and personal hurdles of his previous role, and how a change in environment and leadership style inspired him to take a bold leap into aviation. Mitch opens up about the transition from management to flying, highlighting the lifestyle shifts, the power of supportive relationships, and the discipline required to succeed in such a demanding field. From meticulous preparation in controlled airspace to the challenges of mastering flight, we explore what it really takes to progress from novice to prospective commercial pilot. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become a pilot, or how to navigate big life changes while chasing your dreams this conversation is for you.https://highpl.com.au/