Thrive TV Show

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: 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: 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: 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: 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 2. Emotional Intelligence for Change Leaders 3. Leadership Strategies for Successful Change 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: 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: 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: 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.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ABOUT GARETH: Gareth’s background is in health and safety and he was the winner of the Emerging Practitioner award at the Safeguard 2020 awards. Over the past couple of years has focused his attention more around wellbeing in the workplace. He uses risk management to tackle psychosocial risks and reduce mental health challenges in the workplace. Gareth believes workplaces can and should educate and equip staff to create a ripple effect for our whānau's mental health to thrive. CONNECT WITH GARETH: LinkedIn is the place to go! Love connecting with people on the platform and meeting face to face to kōrero. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/beckgareth

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: 1. We need better mental health language 2. Stressed out brains are offline brains 3. Recognise your wobbly point and pre-plan your support network ABOUT JULIA: Julia Grace is an award winning international keynote speaker, mental wellness educator and singer-songwriter. She addressed the heavy topic of mental health with a lighter touch, using her personal experience with clinical depression and anxiety to encourage audiences to have Better Mental Health conversations. CONNECT WITH JULIA: To learn more about Julia Grace's work, head to www.juliagrace.co.nz. Find free resources, links and booking information. Engage with Julia's social networks at: LinkedIn: Julia Grace Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/juliagracenz Instagram: www.instagram.com/juliagracenz

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ABOUT GUSTAVO: Gustavo Razzetti is a sought-after speaker, culture consultant, and best-selling author. He’s the CEO of Fearless Culture, a culture design consultancy that helps teams do the best work of their lives. Gustavo’s work has been featured in Psychology Today, The New York Times, Forbes, BBC, and many other publications. Throughout his career, he has advised companies in multiple business sectors, from Fortune 500 to fast-growth startups. Razzetti is the creator of the Culture Design Canvas, and author of four books, including the recent Remote, Not Distant – a roadmap to build a strong culture for remote and hybrid teams. CONNECT WITH GUSTAVO: Website: www.fearlessculture.design LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gustavorazzetti Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/LiberatingChange Twitter: @gusrazzetti

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ABOUT JET'AIME: During her struggle with prenatal depression, Jet’aime transformed her wellbeing with mindfulness practices and became driven to pass these ‘life skills’ onto others. Jet'aime is a mum to young twin boys, a mindfulness and meditation teacher and the author of a top-rated children's mindfulness book, The Little Tiger with the Big Temper. Written when she was struggling to cope with her twins ‘big feelings’, this unique book is crafted for the whole family. Adults learn to navigate and soothe a child’s challenging emotions, while all ages can learn simple mindfulness tools to assist with self-awareness and self-regulation. CONNECT WITH JET'AIME: Visit www.sassymama.co.nz to purchase The Little Tiger with the Big Temper. Read more of Jet'aime's writing at www.jetaimehayr.substack.com or meditate with her on Insight Timer. Check out Suzy Cato reading her children's book on YouTube. Connect with her on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSassyMamaCo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jetaimehayr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.sassy.mama

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ABOUT RICHARD: Richard is the founder and director of Mind Health, an organisation dedicated to enhancing thewellbeing of our five million people. He is a counsellor, communicator, and author, and has been involved in people work for over 25 years. He understands the everyday struggles that people face and the demands on leaders. Richard has the knack of being able to communicate complex issues in a way that is practical and easy to understand. He has authored two books: Centred: Knowing who you are in an off-balanced world, and There’s a Happy Moon in My Side (children’s book). CONNECT WITH RICHARD: Our website: mindhealth.org Our Facebook Page: Mind Health LinkedIn: Richard Black Email: admin@mindhealth.org

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ABOUT GILLIAN: Gillian Brookes is a flexible work specialist. Her book, 'Flexperts: getting the best from flex in a world that's ever changing' is expected to be out by the end of 2022. She spends her time creating more flexible workplaces and running a (free access) working parents network. Gillian lives in Wellington with her two daughters. CONNECT WITH GILLIAN: You can find Gillian through her website www.gillianbrookes.co.nz or on LinkedIn. On her website you can sign up to Gillian's monthly newsletter about all things flex, or join her free working parents network.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ABOUT LOTTY: Lotty Roberts has been guiding organisations to lead and navigate through change, challenge and uncertainty for over 20 years. A former senior leader of large teams and transformation programmes, Lotty discovered mindfulness to help her navigate her own challenges and change in the form of an autoimmune condition, chronic pain, and corporate burnout. Through her own personal journey with Mindfulness, Lotty instantly saw an opportunity to integrate a mindful approach into the DNA of how organisations operate, supported by her firm belief that organisational performance, culture, change and transformation done well is ‘Mindfulness in action’. CONNECT WITH LOTTY: Find out more about MiND.U at www.mindu.co.nz or connect with Lotty via LinkedIn to follow her reflections and work www.linkedin.com/in/lottyroberts.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ABOUT DEBBIE: After a career in corporate HR management Debbie now chooses to work with smart female professionals who want to enjoy their big jobs without the drama. Debbie loves helping her clients see that it’s entirely possible to make a big contribution in the workplace without sacrificing your health and your personal life. As a qualified health coach with years of experience coaching in the corporate sector Debbie brings a uniquely holistic approach to executive coaching. CONNECT WITH DEBBIE: The best way to contact Debbie is to go to her website www.debbiedawson.co.nz for more information on her services, plus her 'recent thoughts' and a list of what she is reading. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-dawson-cfhrnz-b79ba814

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why wellbeing comprises: ABOUT MICHELLE: As a wellbeing researcher, best-selling author, and playful change activator, Dr. Michelle McQuaid is passionate about translating cutting-edge research into actionable and measurable strategies that build thriving workplaces, flourishing schools, stronger communities and healthier lives. CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: www.michellemcquaid.com www.permahsurvey.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chellemcquaid

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ABOUT TIM: Tim S. Marshall is a motivational speaker, life coach, entrepreneur, and author. He’s written 7 books in 2 years – on personal growth, entrepreneurship, young professionals, sales, leadership, millennials, and breaking fear in relationships. Before that, he built a company that was recognized by Inc. Magazine for 4 years in a row as one of the fastest growing companies in America by using the tactics he later included in his books, and most importantly, by bridging the gap of generational thinking and acting to stay ahead of the market crash trends way in advance in order to combine all into one business plan for immediate success. CONNECT WITH TIM: Visit www.timsmarshall.com or connect with Tim on LinkedIn.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ABOUT ELLEN: Nelson is an ex-army academic business mum, with deep expertise and experience in leadership, well-being and the future of work. Following her PhD, Ellen consulted to the NZ Army; helping them to significantly improve their inclusion and diversity policies and practices, especially around gender. She then conducted further research focused on the experiences of working parents in the corporate sector and started the #workschoolhours movement. Ellen now helps organisations to remove structural barriers facing women and parents, while simultaneously experiencing improvements in organisational metrics such as: wellbeing, retention, leadership, productivity, innovation and business performance. CONNECT WITH ELLEN: Watch the full #workschoolhours talk. Check out Ellen Joan Nelson's website: www.ellenjoannelson.com And follow her on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook & Youtube.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ABOUT GARY: PhD is something of an expert in career change, having trained as a doctor, worked in science, strategy consulting and senior corporate leadership, and travelled the world as a professional ballroom dancer. These days he’s an executive and mindset coach and has coached clients in more than 15 countries, specialising in activating their unique talents and strengths to achieve ambitious personal and professional goals. The IDEA Mindset is his tried-and-tested blueprint for designing your dream career, developed from what Gary learned on his own fascinating journey to career fulfilment. Gary lives in the UK with his wife, Mildred, and their fluffy dogs, Mochi and Beansprout. CONNECT WITH GARY: Find him on Instagram or LinkedIn @garycrotaz. Buy a copy of 'The IDEA Mindset', available in physical, ebook and audiobook formats. Listen to his new podcast, 'The Unlock Moment', available on all major podcast platforms.