Thriving Matters Podcast thrivingmatters

Listen in with us as Sarah Morse and I share an incredible self journey through her nursing career that has impacted how she now shares her story and passion for thriving. We talk about her personal daily thriving routine and how that helps shape a 5 Point Framework that grounds her speaking and facilitation work and more importantly incorporates her life experience with World Vision at the age of 17 years old. Sarah tells her 'How much I can give to the world' story with grace and grit and you can feel the depth of her love and resolve to collaborate and celebrate the goodness of humanity in adversity. You will hear about Ecuador, Romania, Slavery and Servant Leadership that her nursing and healthcare background have influenced her keynote speaking and facilitation with teams globally.Sarah is a true 'people whisperer'! I am positive that you will want to share her story with your colleagues, friends and family!Every podcaster loves some love, so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any of our 'extra-ordinary' guests.To connect with Sarah:LI: linkedin.com/in/sarahjmorseURL: sarahmorse.com.auEmail: sarah@sarahmorse.com.auTo connect with Carrie:Email: carrie@carriebenedet.comURL: www.carriebenedet.comLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

You will love our conversation with Azeem Saheer 'Human Capitalist' who gives us an all encompassing new 'living' definition of being emotionally rich!Azeem has just celebrated reaching 100 episodes of EI Cafe Podcast that explores how knowing nothing about hosting a podcast developed an effective learning platform as a reult of covid. You can hear his excitement about the in person 100th episode event in Sri Lanka. The uniqueness of the Sri Lankan context shines through as Azeem shares how over 9 years and 10 seasons based on emotional intelligence and how it influences our daily life and work. Azeem also talks about his daily routine, his faith foundation and curiosity around people stories and how we connect to learn and share our expertise.You will hear how Azeem started his working life and the opportunities he investigated with passion that shifted his mindset towards exploring emotional intelligence and celebrating human emotions. 'Enable your EI Chips' - pause alot before you think and make decisions.I know you will enjoy Azeems 'gems' and hope that you share with your colleagues, family and friends! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible guests and their stories.To Connect with Azeem: LI: linkedin.com/in/m-azeem-saheer-pcc-837b3759Email: connect@mazeemsaheer.comTwitter: azeemsaheerTo connect with Carrie:Email: carrie@carriebenedet.comURL: www.carriebenedet.comLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

Whats your daily ritual that you honour each day? Our conversation is with Joanne Brookes, a gal that really has thrived through thick and thin over her career and life. I've know Joanne for a while now and It never ceases to disappoint when we get together because we can't help ourselves - we always have so much to share with each other! Listen in as Joanne starts with her story as an introverted 18 year old and how her options for tertiary education at university were redirected into gaining a bank position through sheer persistence and cold calling!We talk about those early days, what Joanne learnt on her way through various postions over 17 years with the Commonwealth Bank and how this lead her to starting and building her incredible business skills. Joanne shares her sucesses and what it cost her openly, how she sees hte value responsibility for your employees as well as how leaders need to know and lead themselves before you can lead your people. You will be interested in her daily walking ritual without headphones...50 things you know with coloured pens activity... hands on head resetting tip... as well as her passion for adult learning and the incredible Ducere Business School opportunity for a contemporary global MBA!If you enjoyed this episode every podcaster loves a little love, so share with family, friends and colleagues and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss our incredible global thriving guests!To connect with Joanne: Email: joanne@navig8biz.comLI: linkedin.com/in/joannebrooksURLS: navig8biz.com/ (Company)ducere.edu.au (Company)Mobile: 0434 602 024 To connect with Carrie:Email: carrie@carriebenedet.comLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/URL: www.carriebenedet.comMobile: +61 438 399 881

You are in for another treat! Our guest is Elizabeth Williamson, Founder, and Owner as well as Resilience, Relationships and Conflict Resolution Expert.
Elizabeth has an incredible personal story that she shares with us this episode of Thriving Matters podcast that I know you will be glued to!
In her personal life, Elizabeth has faced many physical challenges, including surgery in 2012 to remove a rare type of tumour within her spinal cord. 
From paralysis to re-learning to walk and building a successful business, Elizabeth embodies a spirit of resilience, and to value learning from the inevitable the downfalls and scars that accompany this journey. 
She is passionate about helping leaders and teams develop flexible thinking, successful collaborations and creative problem-solving skills. She created the RE-IMAGINING RESILIENCE™ Program to share a multifaceted and insightful exploration of resilience characteristics. 
You will hear us talk about:
RELATIONSHIP SKILLS – Arguably the most important set of skills for a thriving and impactful life. Our first relationship is with ourself and gaining mastery with that persuasive negative inner voice to make peace with ourself to be your very best friend. Then there is love and heartache for many couples and families who want to communicate better and argue less, but feel like they are going around in circles without finding solutions.
Elizabeth shares over 45 years of research-based skills, arts and science behind creating meaningful and rewarding relationships utilising the work of John and Julie Gottman.
RESILIENCE SKILLS - Elizabeth's life has been richly informed by grief and loss early in life,  personal and professional challenges, and over the past decade, learning to live with paralysis and the consequences of spinal cord trauma. 2012 surgery to remove a rare type of spinal cord tumour turned her life upside down. Post-surgery she was paralysed from her shoulders down, unsure if she would ever walk again. With substantial daily effort and extensive professional rehabilitation, she has eventually re-learnt to walk. She continues this only with ongoing, intensive physical therapies and a rather constant conflict with gravity
CONFLICT SKILLS - The Inevitable Conflicts in our workplaces & communities. If you know what really works to resolve conflict you can stop being exhausted by family, leadership or team disputes, caught too often in the middle of difficult conversations or feeling blamed for things that are not your responsibility
"Thinking new thoughts is really hard work. Creative thought requires you to think in at least sets of 5. (Most of us think in binary terms: either/or, right/wrong, us/them), which will keep you stuck with obvious problems). Try generating 5 options to difficult problems – the first two you won’t want, the third is an unhappy compromise, the fourth is closer to your dreams, and the fifth is hard work but insightful. Great, now you’re really thinking!!"
If you enjoyed our conversation, share this with your friends and colleagues.
 
To connect with Elizabeth:
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-williamson-solutions/
Email: ew@elizabethwilliamsonsolutions.com
URL: www.elizabethwilliamsonsolutiions.com
 
To connect with Carrie:
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
 

Cathy Derksen is a gal who really brings out the best in herself and her community. and she will tell you that you too can bring 'life to your life!'
I recently meet Cathy whilst speaking on a Women's Global Business Virtual conference hosted by Annie Gibbons all about 'Grit and Grace'
Grab a drink of choice and listen in as Cathy shares her 'why' she does what she does now and how her previous career in science and technology led to burnout and gave her the opportunity to choose time to reflect, dream and discern her next steps.
You will hear some her tips for taking a break with courage to make the leap, the power of breathing, developing trust and managing imposters syndrome.
Cathy has found the way to open up the power of women's stories and how being part of a community has a ripple effect with global impact.
I know you will enjoy Cathy's company on this episode as well as her book projects and plans for her Mexico Retreat - go Cathy!
Every podcaster loves some love, so make sure you and your friends subscribe so you don't miss any of your 'grit and grace' guests.
 
To connect with Cathy:
URLs:
LI: linkedin.com/in/cathyderkseninspiredtenacity
URL: inspiredtenacity.com 
Email: cathy@inspiredtenacity.com
 
To connect with Carrie:
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/

Listeners, we all have stories to share that incorporate how we have been focusing on our overall wellbeing especially healing ourselves. Kerry Dell has a fabulous story that we share with you this episode of #thrivingmatterspodcast.
Kerry immigrated to New Zealand from South Africa and hasn't looked back! Listeners you know when you've met a kindred spirit and the conversation just flows don't you.
Kerry shares her morning and evening 'thriving' routine that floods her with positivity for the day and her interactions ahead - mantras, H2O, celery juice, stretches and meditations and new learning.
Kerry has learnt to listen to her intuition and listening skills bringing together her knowing that our physical body thrives when our mental state thrives! We talk about unexpected change and harnessing belief in your personal truth. Her 'Stand in Your Own Power' 28 day Program has helped many individuals of all ages.
Kerry is also hosting a Safari Retreat in South Africa in early April 2024 that will be sensational!
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About Kerry Dell:
Kerry is a Certified WILDFIT Master Health Coach, a Natural Health Practitioner and a Head Coach for Mindvalley. Kerry is passionate about increasing productivity and vitality by enhancing people's wellbeing through coaching on nutritional science, food psychology and stress management.
Kerry's 6 month Wellness Programs significantly enhance productivity by increasing people's performance, teamwork and morale through specialised focus on health assessments, tailored health plans and emotional awareness.
 
To Connect with Kerry:
LI: linkedin.com/in/kerry-dell
Email: kepshealth@gmail.com
 
To Connect with Carrie:
LI: linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet
URL: carriebenedet.com 
Mobile: +61438399881 
Email: carrie@carriebenedet.com