Dear 21 Year Old Me - life lessons from leaders

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Sarah MakrisWe go back in time to 1997 when our guest, Sarah Makris, turned 21.Sarah reflects on her career journey, her drive, and determination.We discuss understanding your brand and the importance of simple, clear communication.Sarah steps back and looks at the contrasts between corporate life and running your own small busines

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest John BucchinoWe go back in time to 1972 when our guest, John Bucchino, turned 21, and look at his trip back to the East Coast from California.John reflects on his earliest musical influences and how he began songwriting.We talk about how John's composing evolved, and the importance of humility and being true to himself.John re

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Garry Pearson OAMWe go back in time to 1973 when our guest, Garry Pearson, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.Garry reflects on his experiences commencing as a teacher and then moving into executive roles.We talk about how Garry's leadership style has evolved, and the importanc

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Craig NorenbergsWe go back in time to 1989 when our guest, Craig Norenbergs, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.Craig reflects on his experiences growing up in Canberra.We talk about how Craig's leadership style has evolved, and the importance of humility. Craig reflects on how

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Michael Manthorpe PSMWe go back in time to 1984, when our guest, Michael Manthorpe, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.Michael reflects on his experiences growing up in Queensland, and how then he eventually joined the Australian Public Service. We talk about how Michael's lead

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Russell Dixon.We go back in time to 1996, when our guest, Russell Dixon, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.Russell reflects on his experiences growing up in Dunedin, New Zealand, and then he eventually got involved in the world of entertainment. We talk about how Russell's lea

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Katherine Rich.We go back in time to 1988, when our guest, Katherine Rich, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.Katherine reflects on her experiences growing up in Dunedin, New Zealand, and then how she eventually got involved in politics. We talk about how Katherine approached some s

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Doug Weller.We go back in time to 1977, when our guest, Doug Weller, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.Doug reflects on his experiences growing up in Queensland, and how he took some chances that came his way and ended up in regional radio. We talk about how Doug backed himself an

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Darcy Milne.We go back in time to 2015, when our guest, Darcy Milne, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.Darcy talks about his career on and off-air, and how he cut a deal with his school principal that saw him eventually work on one of Australia's top radio shows - and then, wh

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Hacia Atherton.We go back in time to 2009, when our guest, Hacia Atherton, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.Hacia talks about how her life was framed by her passion for horses, and how an accident changed her view of the world - and herself - in an instant. We talk about how Hacia