Building Better Humans Project

Glenn Azar
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Inspiration, tips and advice to help you conquer your life, one day at a time. Glenn Azar is a former soldier, boxer and Helicopter Evacuation Medic who now runs an adventure business called Adventure Professionals. He uses his background, knowledge and lived experiences to share authentic tips that are useful, usable and implementable immediately to give you a boost in every area of life.

  1. 1 day ago

    Are you Breathing Power into your Problems?

    In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project podcast, Glenn invites listeners to take a hard look at how they're dealing with their problems. He asks a simple yet profound question: are you breathing life into your problems or dealing with them? The answer might surprise you. Glenn shares practical strategies for managing our problems without letting them consume us. He explains how our attention is energy, and whatever we focus on will begin to feel larger, closer, and more powerful. He also discusses the importance of defining problems clearly, taking action, and containing them within specific time frames. Additionally, he talks about the dangers of overthinking and how it can disguise itself as problem-solving. Glenn's advice is not about ignoring problems or pretending they're unimportant, but about placing them in their correct position within our lives. He encourages listeners to ask themselves if their problems deserve the price they're paying, and to consider whether worrying about them is making them better prepared or not. He also reminds us that our problems will eventually cease to exist, but so will our opportunity to live this day. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed by your problems and want to learn how to manage them more effectively, tune in to this episode of the Building Better Humans Project podcast. Glenn shares his insights and practical advice to help you take control of your problems and live a more balanced life. The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORING See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 3 days ago

    Monday Motivation #7 - Building a Team

    Building a strong team requires more than just assembling talented individuals. It's about creating a collective that shares a purpose, trusts one another, and holds each other accountable. In this episode, Glenn delves into the foundations of building a genuine team, highlighting the importance of clarity, trust, standards, belonging, and collective ownership. A team's success isn't just about individual achievements, but about what they can accomplish together. Glenn emphasizes that leaders must continually connect individual effort to collective purpose, communicate the bigger picture, and demonstrate the behavior they expect from their team. Trust is built through repeated behavior, not motivational speeches or posters, and leaders must model the behavior they want to see in their team. Glenn shares personal anecdotes from his experience in the Australian Army, where strong teams were built through shared experiences and pressure. He discusses how leaders establish standards through what they demonstrate and tolerate, and how people will watch what you do more closely than they listen to what you say. The episode also touches on the importance of belonging, where people feel they're part of something bigger than themselves, and that their contribution matters. If you're looking to build a stronger team, this episode is a must-listen. The speaker challenges listeners to assess their own team's dynamics, asking questions like: Do we have a clearly understood purpose? Do we trust each other? Are our standards demonstrated and upheld? And when something goes wrong, do we take ownership or search for someone to blame? Listen to this episode to discover how to create an environment where trust, contribution, accountability, and belonging are expected. The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORING See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 27 Aug

    Leadership is the Difference

    Leadership Is the Difference. Great teams and great organisations don’t happen by accident. They are built through great leadership.  In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project, I explore what I’ve learned working with businesses ranging from small teams of 10 people through to organisations with hundreds of staff. We discuss why leadership starts with leading yourself, the importance of self-awareness and self-confidence, adapting to different personalities and communication styles, having difficult conversations, creating trust and cohesion, and understanding that leadership is about influence — not titles. Most importantly, leadership development isn’t just professional development. When we help people communicate better, manage pressure, build confidence and understand themselves, those skills improve their lives outside of work as well. If your business or team could benefit from stronger leadership, better communication, greater team cohesion and more confident people, reach out. Myself and my team — many with extensive military leadership experience — work with organisations to develop their people and help already good businesses become even better. Better businesses are built by better people. And better people are built deliberately.   The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORING See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 25 Aug

    The Obstacle is the Way

    In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project, I unpack Ryan Holiday’s The Obstacle Is the Way and five powerful lessons we can immediately apply to our own lives.Drawing on the principles of Stoic philosophy, we explore how to stop wasting energy fighting what we can’t control, shift from “why me?” to “what now?”, take the next useful action, and recognise that sometimes the obstacle in front of us is developing exactly the qualities we need. In this episode: Focus on what you can control. Stop asking “Why me?” and start asking “What now?” Take the next useful action. * Ask what the obstacle is trying to develop in you. Choose who you want to become through adversity. Use the simple framework of Perception → Action → Will. Life isn’t about finding a path without obstacles. It’s about becoming the person capable of moving through them. Sometimes the thing standing in your way is the way.   The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORING See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 23 Aug

    Motivation Monday #6 - The Four Pillars of Great Leadership Part 02

    Great leaders don't just deliver results—they build cultures where people and performance thrive.In Part 2 of Glenn's Four Pillars of Great Leadership series, the focus shifts to the final two pillars: Lead Performance and Lead Culture. Discover why sustainable performance is built on clarity, accountability and continuous improvement—not pressure—and why culture is far more than a set of values on a wall. It's the behaviours leaders model, reinforce and protect every single day.If you want to create a team that consistently performs at a high level while leaving a legacy that lasts long after you're gone, this episode provides a practical framework to help you get there.In this episode: Why performance is about clarity, not pressure Planning, execution and accountability that drive results The role of decision making, prioritisation and risk management Why quality, safety and commercial thinking are leadership responsibilities The truth about organisational culture How storytelling and traditions shape high-performing teams Mentoring future leaders and creating genuine belonging Why servant leadership is the foundation of lasting influence Key message: Culture isn't what you say. It's what you repeatedly do. Exceptional leaders don't just build successful teams—they build environments where people, performance and purpose continue to grow long after they're gone.   The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORING See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 20 Aug

    I'm Over This Shit - Personal Development Fatigue

    Are you tired of constantly being told you need to be better? Better sleep. Better habits. Better nutrition. More productive. More disciplined. More successful. More optimised. In this episode, I talk about something I’m hearing more and more — personal development fatigue and human optimisation fatigue. It’s a conversation Chris Williamson has also raised on Modern Wisdom, and it reflects questions I’ve been receiving through social media. Personal development should be a tool that serves your life — your life shouldn’t become something that serves your personal development. The Building Better Humans Project will always give you practical, no-BS tools to improve your life, but they are options, not obligations. Take what you need. Leave what you don’t. You’re allowed to work on the person you’re becoming while still appreciating the person you already are. Sometimes you don’t need another habit, another routine or another goal. Sometimes you just need to live.   The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORING See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 18 Aug

    Level 54 - Are you Getting Older or Levelling Up?

    Getting older isn’t something to fear — it’s something to earn. In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project, I explore the idea of looking at age as levels rather than years. Every level brings more experience, perspective, resilience and wisdom — provided we’re willing to learn from what we’ve lived through. We also talk about the enormous value older generations still have in a rapidly changing world. Technology and AI can provide information, but they can’t replace lived experience, human connection and the wisdom we have an opportunity — and responsibility — to pass on. Ageing is inevitable. Growth isn’t. Keep levelling up.   The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORING See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 16 Aug

    Monday Motivation #5 - The Four Pillars of Great Leadership Part 01

    Great leadership doesn't begin with a title—it begins with the person in the mirror.In Part 1 of this two-part Monday Motivation series, Glenn introduces the first two pillars of his Four Pillars of Great Leadership framework, developed through more than 15 years of mentoring leaders across industries including construction, defence, mining, education and business.Discover why exceptional leadership starts with mastering yourself before leading others, and learn the practical behaviours that build trust, strengthen relationships and help people perform at their best.Whether you're leading a team, a business, your family or simply striving to become a better version of yourself, this episode will challenge you to build your leadership from the ground up.In this episode: Why leadership starts with self-leadership Managing your emotions, habits, standards, health and mindset The importance of trust, communication and active listening Coaching and developing the people around you Creating psychological safety and handling conflict well Why recognition is one of the most powerful leadership tools you have This is Part 1 of Glenn's Four Pillars of Great Leadership series. Next week, we'll explore the final two pillars: Lead Performance and Lead Culture, and discover how exceptional leaders build teams that continue to thrive long after they're gone.   The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORING See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Inspiration, tips and advice to help you conquer your life, one day at a time. Glenn Azar is a former soldier, boxer and Helicopter Evacuation Medic who now runs an adventure business called Adventure Professionals. He uses his background, knowledge and lived experiences to share authentic tips that are useful, usable and implementable immediately to give you a boost in every area of life.

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