Stay ConnectedThe UNSTOPPABLE with Kerwin Rae podcast is for anyone who wants to push through their limits and live up to their highest potential.
I interview top specialists, enlightened gurus and strategic professionals to uncover what it takes to get your business, your performance, your relationships, your health and so much more to the next level, so you can become UNSTOPPABLE.
Today I talk to Peter Greste. This man spent 400 days in Egyptian prison with two of his colleagues charged with terrorism offences. He is an award-winning foreign correspondent who worked 25 years for the BBC, Reuters, CNN and Al Jazeera in some of the world's most volatile places. Peter has made it his mission to advocate for media freedom everywhere. In this episode we talk everything from the biggest lessons of imprisonment to regaining trust in the media in 2021. This conversation is one you're going to want to hear. TIMESTAMPS: 1:46 Peter's journey into journalism 6:03 How Peter ended up on the front lines 7:47 The power of journalism we need in 2021 9:39 Have you ever had any unsafe moments in the field? 13:09 How Peter ended up in Egypt 15:59 Peter's arrest in Egypt 22:29 Biggest lessons from the experience 26:06 Meditation 27:59 The power of a letter behind bars 30:01 Where are we at with Freedom of Speech in 2021 32:35 A case for journalism in 2021 35:27 Covid media coverage 38:48 Who do we listen to in a time of vastly different opinions in papers or broadcasts? 41:47 How do we regain trust in news services? 45:23 Peter's thoughts on censorship in 2021 48:39 FB experiment
I am super excited today to bring onto Unstoppable someone who I've actually been friends with for over 10 years, Remi (Sharon) Pearson.
Remi is the CEO of The Coaching Institute (TCI), Australia's most awarded and largest life coaching school. She's an international bestselling author of Ultimate You which she released in 2019, and after launching the Ultimate You Quest program through TCI her influence has now expanded into 81 countries across the world.
In this episode we talk about what it takes to be a good coach, how Remi revolutionised NLP and the coaching industry, and how to live a life of conscious choices.
TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Remi & how we became friends 2:53 Remi's life story 6:27 Where did you develop such a strong resistance to failure? 9:30 The moment that changed everything 14:14 Did you ever punish yourself for failing? 15:05 How to live a life of conscious choices 22:55 Transition into coaching & what coaching really is 32:41 The million dollar business mindset 35:00 3 keys to scaling your coaching business 39:48 Good coach vs good leader 42:15 Creating a unique culture in your business 53:43 How Remi revolutionised NLP & coaching 59:30 Remi's #1 piece of advice
Find out more about Remi at: https://www.thecoachinginstitute.com.au/
In this episode of Unstoppable, I had the opportunity to speak with Graeme Cowan, Board Director of R U OK? and the host of The Caring CEO podcast.
Graeme is a speaker, author and resilience expert and specialises in preventing and treating work related fatigue, stress and poor innovation. In his earlier career he worked in senior leadership positions with Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and AT Kearney. In 2000 he went through a 5-year episode of depression that his psychiatrist described as the worst he had ever treated, yet he is here today, inspiring thousands and helping many people along the way.
In this podcast, Graeme and I discuss the stigma of mental health in the workplace, how to train your resilience and grit, and lastly advice on how to best support someone to get through a dark place in their life.
This was a powerful conversation that I think many of you will benefit from especially if you know someone right now who needs support during this time.
Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:23 Graeme's career & his 5 years of severe depression 6:20 How can workplaces better support mental health? 11:32 The 4 H's of Leadership from Bunnings CEO Michael Schneider 12:26 What does 'CARE' look like in the workplace? 13:38 The 5 norms of Google's best teams 14:38 How to create 'psychological safety' 17:56 Why you need the skill of resilience 25:22 The simplest 3 step model for developing resilience 27:19 Biggest mistakes people make when developing resilience/grit 31:44 Kerwin giving the gift of presence 33:23 Graeme's purpose 34:30 Advice to help someone get through a dark place 40:11 Advice for the support people of individuals struggling 41:59 How important is nutrition to your mental health? 43:42 BEST PIECE OF ADVICE Graeme's received
Robert Tadros is an award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder of 'Impress!ve Digital', Australia's fastest-growing performance marketing agency according to the 2020 Deloitte Tech Fast 50.
Originally immigrating to New Zealand from Egypt in 1985, Robert began to build his success in Australia at the age of 24. In just five years, Rob has built Impress!ve into a team of 70 people across Australia and the USA, with a forecast turnover close to $16 million for 2021.
Along with his business, Robert is also the host of the 'Growth Masters' podcast and has achieved several individual recognitions including 'Best Entrepreneurial Talent' at the 2019 MumbrellaNext awards and Finalist for the 2019 CEO Magazine 'Startup Executive of the Year' award.
Kylie Watson-Wheeler is the Senior Vice President & Managing Director of the 'Walt Disney Company' in Australia and New Zealand. Kylie is responsible for all areas of the business encompassing film, media, streaming, digital & distribution. She has been in this position for the last 17 years.
Kylie is an extraordinary example of powerful and strong leadership. In this podcast, Kylie explores the topic of diversity in Disney, delving into being a woman in a managerial position and how she handles her other responsibilities alongside being in one of the highest positions in Disney Australia.
As the CEO of multi-million dollar company Intentionality, Finnian Kelly has used his 7 years in the military to develop a coaching business that helps individuals unlock their purpose by identifying their beliefs, thoughts and behaviours.
Making guest appearances as a financial expert on Sky Business, ABC and on Ten's morning shows, Kelly's biggest achievement was being featured on the National Geographic Documentary Undercover Angel, a project where Finnian was dropped into an underprivileged community to find out their core issues, build trust and come up with a project that would support their needs. He funded the entire project himself and worked with community leaders to form a family education center in Fakulteta, Bulgaria.
Finnian Kelly is the perfect example of humble leadership. Join us as Finnian delves into the 7 principles of intentional living to teach you how to lead an intentional life full of purpose.
Jon Levy is a behavioural scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. Jon specializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, AB-InBev, and Samsung, to startups.
Jon also just released his second book, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence, released on the 11th of May of 2021. In it, he demonstrates the importance of human connection, trust and community to accomplishing what is most important to us.
This podcast will teach you about Jon's findings from years of research, and how you can lead a happy and holistic lifestyle that will benefit you and your relationships in the long run.
In this podcast you will learn:
00:00 Introduction 04:00 How Jon's research has changed his behaviour 06:00 The truth about how we relate to others 09:00 The common misconception that trust precedes vulnerability 11:00 How Jon got into behavioural science 16:00 What creates shared behavioural traits? 19:00 The 'London Cab Driver' Study 22:00 Networking Word Association 23:00 In groups/out groups and its effects on our lifespan 27:00 Effects on Jon's life from his studies 32:00 Principles behind Jon's first book 'The 2AM Project' 34:00 The 4 characteristics of living an exciting life 40:00 Is there a framework for connecting to successful people 43:00 The influence equation 46:00 Givers, takers & matchers 49:00 The power/value of a highly-curated environment 53:00 How to put a meaningful connection together
Did you know that the transmission of trauma is intergenerational and is passed down across three generations?
In this episode of Unstoppable, I have an eye-opening conversation with Riana Milne, who is a certified Global Life & Love Trauma Recovery Coach and Clinical Trauma & Addictions Professional. Riana has been helping individuals understand their trauma and setting them on their healing journey for over 21 years, and has developed the '10 Childhood Trauma Checklist' which she shares in her #1 Bestselling book, 'LOVE Beyond Your Dreams - Break Free of Toxic Relationships to Have the Love You Deserve'.
In this podcast, Riana and I have a deep conversation about the 10 types of childhood trauma, and how they may be affecting your behaviours and relationships without you knowing it. This episode will leave you reassessing the issues in your life.
Hollie McKay, a foreign policy expert and war crimes investigator, has worked on the frontlines of several major war zones, interviewing captured terrorists, as well as high-ranking government, military and intelligence officials from all sides. She has covered humanitarian and diplomatic crises in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Burma, Russia, Africa, Latin America, and other areas of the world.
In her time as a war journalist for Fox News Digital for over fourteen years, her exclusive and detailed interviews with a range of war victims surrounding the topics of torture, sex slavery, forced child jihadist training and refugees have left her as one of the most authentic, determined and committed journalists in our time.
Hollie McKay, a foreign policy expert and war crimes investigator, has worked on the frontlines of several major war zones, interviewing captured terrorists, as well as high-ranking government, military and intelligence officials from all sides. She has covered humanitarian and diplomatic crises in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Burma, Russia, Africa, Latin America, and other areas of the world.
In her time as a war journalist for Fox News Digital for over fourteen years, her exclusive and detailed interviews with a range of war victims surrounding the topics of torture, sex slavery, forced child jihadist training and refugees have left her as one of the most authentic, determined and committed journalists in our time.
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