Thrive TV Show

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

1. How our bodies reflect our mental, emotional and physical history, recent and distant past.
2. How issues manifest in one place, but are created elsewhere.
3. What we can do practically, to find the right solutions to overcome problems.

ABOUT JP

JP is an award-winning educator in movement and wellbeing. His approach is to explore the human condition as an interconnected whole, understanding that all factors - mental, emotional, physical, spiritual - affect what we experience on a daily basis. His focus is on living life fully and joyfully.

CONNECT WITH JP

www.linktr.ee/johnpolley

Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnpolleyjp
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/jpnextlevel
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/john-polley-163608214

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

1. The power of slow in a fast world
2. What the slow movement is really all about and how to embrace it
3. How slowing down can exponentially improve relationships, connection, productivity and wellbeing

ABOUT CARL

Carl Honoré is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and two-time TED speaker. After working with street children in Brazil, he covered Europe and South America for the Economist, Observer, Miami Herald, Houston Chronicle, National Post (Canada), Time and other publications. Published in 36 languages, Carl’s books have landed on bestseller lists around the world. While researching his first book, In Praise of Slow, he got slapped with a speeding ticket.

CONNECT WITH CARL

Learn more about Carl Honoré and his work at found at www.carlhonore.info.
Connect with Carl on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (Twitter).

Having just won the prestigious ‘Keynote Speaker of the Year’ and ‘Educator of the Year’ awards, Lauren shares the story behind the scenes and her top tips for anyone wanting to improve their communication.


IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Becoming Speaker of the Year - they journey and how it came about.
2. Top tips to be a better speaker and communicator in any setting.
3. Why and how to be audience-centric, be a phenomenal story-teller and to have one key thing that will touch people’s hearts and minds.

ABOUT LAUREN

Lauren is an award-winning Wellbeing Specialist with over 20 years’ experience, who helps busy leaders find the sweet spot between boosting both wellbeing and productivity. Awarded both ‘Keynote Speaker of the Year’ and ‘Educator of the Year’ in 2023, Lauren is also a TEDx speaker, author of Thriving Leaders, Thriving Teams and real food less fuss, founder of the Snack on Exercise movement and the Thrive Partnership Programme and host of the Thrive TV Show.

Previously a senior lecturer at the New Zealand College of Fitness, a qualified Life Coach and with a business degree and post-grad specialising in HR, Lauren is a sought-after international speaker and consultant who integrates her wellness and business background to help organisations create a high-energy, peak-performance team culture, where people thrive.

When she's not speaking about resilience, leadership, emotional intelligence and workplace wellbeing, Lauren is at home in rural Manawatu, where she lives with her husband, three children and a menagerie of animals. She can often be found hosting dinner parties, playing board games or spending time outdoors.


CONNECT WITH LAUREN

Connect on LinkedIn.

Download a copy of Lauren’s eBook 5 Keys to a Positive, Energised Workplace at www.bit.ly/LP5KEYS.

Be sure to subscribe at www.ThriveTVShow.com to be the first to hear when new episodes are released.

Just as a master gardener creates the right environment for plants to thrive, leaders must cultivate the ideal environment in which people can be at their best.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER:

1. Why great leaders need to lead like master gardeners.
2. The 12 keys to cultivate a thriving team.
3. How you can apply this in to help your people thrive.

ABOUT LAUREN

Lauren is an award-winning Wellbeing Specialist with over 20 years’ experience, who helps busy leaders find the sweet spot between boosting both wellbeing and productivity. Awarded both Keynote Speaker of the Year and Educator of the Year in 2023, Lauren is also a TEDx speaker, author of Thriving Leaders, Thriving Teams and real food less fuss, founder of the Snack on Exercise movement and the Thrive Partnership Programme and host of the Thrive TV Show.

Previously a senior lecturer at the New Zealand College of Fitness, a qualified Life Coach and with a business degree and post-grad specialising in HR, Lauren is a sought-after international speaker and consultant who integrates her wellness and business background to help organisations create a high-energy, peak-performance team culture, where people thrive.

When she's not speaking about resilience, leadership, emotional intelligence and workplace wellbeing, Lauren is at home in rural Manawatu, where she lives with her husband, three children and a menagerie of animals. She can often be found hosting dinner parties, playing board games or spending time outdoors.

CONNECT WITH LAUREN

Connect on LinkedIn.

Download a copy of Lauren’s eBook 5 Keys to a Positive, Energised Workplace at www.bit.ly/LP5KEYS.

Be sure to subscribe at www.ThriveTVShow.com to be the first to hear when new episodes are released.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

1. Psychological Foundations of Change

• Understanding the human response to change.
• Navigating resistance and fostering buy-in.

2. Emotional Intelligence for Change Leaders

• Developing self-awareness and self-regulation.
• Building empathy and effective communication.

3. Leadership Strategies for Successful Change

• Crafting a compelling change vision.
• Engaging and motivating teams through transformation.

ABOUT FILIPO:

Filipo Levi is the former International Rugby Captain for Manu Samoa and played twelve years of professional rugby.

In 2011, Filipo was bestowed with the Samoan chief Tulafale-Orator speaking the title of Mulitalo from the village of Lano in Savai'i, Samoa. The Samoan chief system is over 3,000 years old, and the title is one given to those who lead by serving.

Filipo graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor's and Master's Degree.

He is passionate about helping and collaborating with leaders and working with businesses to help them develop their leadership skills.

CONNECT WITH FILIPO:

Connect via LinkedIn, Facebook, and his website www.filipolevi.com.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

1. The mistake you are probably making right now that is sabotaging your resilience. How to use The Personal Agency Matrix to regain control of your time and energy .
2. Why crafting a clear and compelling vision of the future is your secret to tapping into stores of discipline and effort you didn't know you had. 
3. How to use Strategic Discomfort to help you to thrive amidst challenges.

ABOUT MARK:

Black the only man in history to have run a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs.  A resilience expert, speaker, coach, and author, Mark helps people “Break Through” their limitations and  transform adversity into their competitive advantage. His new book, "The Resilience Roadmap" was  written to help you thrive through adversity while others may merely survive.
 
Mark lives in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada with his wife Marise and their three children; Emma,  Matteo, and Caleb.

CONNECT WITH  MARK:

Get your copy of Mark's new book at: TheResilienceRoadmapBook.com.
You can learn more about Mark's work at: markblack.ca.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/IamMarkBlack
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/iammarkblack
Instagram handle: @IamMarkBlack
Twitter handle @IamMarkBlack

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

1. The mistake you are probably making right now that is sabotaging your resilience. How to use The Personal Agency Matrix to regain control of your time and energy .
2. Why crafting a clear and compelling vision of the future is your secret to tapping into stores of discipline and effort you didn't know you had. 
3. How to use Strategic Discomfort to help you to thrive amidst challenges.

ABOUT MARK:

Black the only man in history to have run a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs.  A resilience expert, speaker, coach, and author, Mark helps people “Break Through” their limitations and  transform adversity into their competitive advantage. His new book, "The Resilience Roadmap" was  written to help you thrive through adversity while others may merely survive.
 
Mark lives in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada with his wife Marise and their three children; Emma,  Matteo, and Caleb.

CONNECT WITH  MARK:

Get your copy of Mark's new book at: TheResilienceRoadmapBook.com.
You can learn more about Mark's work at: markblack.ca.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/IamMarkBlack
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/iammarkblack
Instagram handle: @IamMarkBlack
Twitter handle @IamMarkBlack

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

1. What is vertical growth and why it's essential to great leadership? 
2. Why are competency-based programs (like delegation or coaching skills) largely a waste of time, money, and energy when leaders underperform? 
3. Harnessing the power of developmental mindfulness (self-regulating self-awareness) to interrupt fast brain reactivity so you can walk your talk as a leader. 

ABOUT KERENE:

Strochnetter is the Managing Director of Mindful at Work – bringing mindfulness to the  workplace to powerfully transform culture through leadership development. 

Kerene is a public speaker, co-author of programs for the world’s leading workplace well-being and  leadership app Awakened Mind, and New Zealand business partner for The Mindful Leader: Vertical  Growth program.

Author of ‘Crazy Busy’ - if busy is the new stupid, then mindful is the new smart’ – a book for people  who struggle to switch off and want to reconnect with what really matters in life.  Kerene’s known for her love of shoes and minimalist apartment living.

CONNECT WITH KERENE:

You can find out more about Kerene here: LinkedIn  or website https://mindfulatwork.co.nz.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kerenestrochnetter
Instagram: @kerene_strochnetter
Twitter handle @KereneStroch

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

1. What is vertical growth and why it's essential to great leadership? 
2. Why are competency-based programs (like delegation or coaching skills) largely a waste of time, money, and energy when leaders underperform? 
3. Harnessing the power of developmental mindfulness (self-regulating self-awareness) to interrupt fast brain reactivity so you can walk your talk as a leader. 

ABOUT KERENE:

Strochnetter is the Managing Director of Mindful at Work – bringing mindfulness to the  workplace to powerfully transform culture through leadership development. 

Kerene is a public speaker, co-author of programs for the world’s leading workplace well-being and  leadership app Awakened Mind, and New Zealand business partner for The Mindful Leader: Vertical  Growth program.

Author of ‘Crazy Busy’ - if busy is the new stupid, then mindful is the new smart’ – a book for people  who struggle to switch off and want to reconnect with what really matters in life.  Kerene’s known for her love of shoes and minimalist apartment living.

CONNECT WITH KERENE:

You can find out more about Kerene here: LinkedIn  or website https://mindfulatwork.co.nz.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kerenestrochnetter
Instagram: @kerene_strochnetter
Twitter handle @KereneStroch

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

1.  What is group medicine and why is it so important for achieving our health goals?
2. Understand the outcomes you want for your year and if your current network is supportive of those goals, (and if not, what to do about it).
3. How finding your tribe impacts the choices you're making and the results you're achieving, and how to find your tribe.

ABOUT WICK:

Wick Nixon from Wicked Wellbeing is a passionate foodie whose mission in life is to motivate, support and guide you in your quest to make nutritious and delicious choices – more than that, Wick wants to support you to achieve a balanced lifestyle where you make your own health a priority, with less stress and way more appreciation.

If you’re feeling frustrated and overwhelmed and you just don’t know where to start and want to know how to make it easier, join us in this podcast where Wick will share what she’s discovered is a key component to success. A mother of 3 teenagers, Wick understands the challenges you face when trying to balance it all!

CONNECT WITH WICK:

For more information, head to www.wickedwellbeing.com to find out more about Wick, or follow her on Facebook or Instagram under Wicked Wellbeing.