Get Off The Bench Podcast

Kerryn Vaughan
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Get Off The Bench Podcast

Get Off The Bench podcast showcases people who have backed themselves and are having a go, in the hope that others will be inspired to ‘get off the bench’ and do the thing they’ve always wanted to do.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Kerryn Vaughan - Retreating to Cambodia

    We tend to take a lot of things for granted when we live in developed countries. Well at least this of us that have some type of privilege. Spending time in Cambodia is a sure fire way to check in with that and appreciate the things and people around us that are truly important.

    37 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    David Roden - Ten year overnight success

    David Roden weighed 400 lbs by the time he was 18 years old. Raised in the perfect household with a father in the medical field and a mother who loved him unconditionally, David still battled with despair as he saw no way to shed excessive weight. But with a few subtle changes, his whole world started to open up, and his quest to become happy and healthy started to take shape.

    1h 4m

  3. 5 DEC

    Andy McCarthy - Here Comes The Sun

    Andy McCarthy, founder of Gippsland Solar, discusses his journey from a troubled youth to building a successful renewable energy business. He emphasises the importance of finding one's passion, and highlights the challenges of starting a solar business in a coal-rich region like Latrobe Valley and the shift in community perception over time. He also shares his experiences of writing his book, "Here Comes the Sun," and the impact of his story on others.

  4. 28 NOV

    Tiffanee Cook - Finding truth in the Himalayas

    When you spend your life taking literal punches to the face it’s easy to forget who you are or where you’ve come from. But for Tiffanee Cook, the boxing ring was the catalyst to embracing authenticity. When she was asked to trek her way of the Himalayan mountains, Tiff copped some more punches in the face about who she truly is, but this time the punches were subtle, healing and profound.

    1h 1m

  5. 21 NOV

    Ben Corcoran - Living without limits

    Having many triumphs and challenges throughout his life, Ben Corcoran is on a mission to equal the playing field for people living with disabilities. Living with a cognitive disability, Ben understands the setbacks that arise when seeking employment and other ventures. He is committed to educating society that people living with disabilities have as much to contribute to the community as anybody else.

    57 min

  6. 14 NOV

    Gavin McCormack - Educating with love

    With over 20 years of experience as a Montessori-trained teacher, Gavin McCormack knows the true essence of education and how little it takes to make students feel valued and connected. He is a best selling children’s author and has built schools, libraries and teacher training centres in Nepal.

    1h 2m

  7. 7 NOV

    Cherie Smirl - Empowering through One Love Tanzania

    After her very first trip to Tanzania, Cherie Smirl decided she couldn’t sit back and watch people’s opportunities being squashed by unfair systems, so she founded One Love Tanzania in the hope she could make a difference. Starting with one person at a time, her impact has had a reach far greater then she could have imagined and she’s not finished yet!

    1h 1m

  8. 1 NOV

    Nicky Miklos-Woodley and Vanessa Medling - Inspiring healthy hustle

    After many years of running solo businesses, Micky and Ness tick a leap of faith to join forces to help businesses cut through the grind and thrive, while taking the time to ensure that the ‘life’ side of things is thriving as well. Their book ‘Healthy Hustle’ is a blueprint for thriving in business and life.

    1h 4m
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Get Off The Bench podcast showcases people who have backed themselves and are having a go, in the hope that others will be inspired to ‘get off the bench’ and do the thing they’ve always wanted to do.

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