Leading Our Own Way

Andrew White
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"Leading Our Own Way" (LOOW) is a captivating podcast spotlighting resilience in remarkable journeys. Each episode shares how individuals overcome adversity, emerging stronger and empowered. It's a beacon of hope, amplifying transformative stories and offering insights for self-discovery. Celebrating human resilience, it invites listeners to witness triumph over challenges. Beyond storytelling, it's a testament to human strength, inspiring global audiences to embrace inner resilience. Join us to celebrate triumphs and the transformative power of resilience in shaping destinies.

  1. 4d ago

    The System Is Broken — Workload, Trust, Technology, and What It Will Actually Take to Save Teaching with Brad Gaynor | Part 2

    The conversation that started in Part 1 just got deeper. In Part 1, Brad Gaynor took us inside his personal journey through burnout and leadership, the weight of 35 years in education, and why he believes the teacher retention crisis is not a people problem. It is a design problem. In Part 2, we move from the wound to the work. Because naming the crisis is only the beginning. What actually has to change? In this episode, Brad gets specific. He breaks down the real structural forces that are grinding teachers down: workload that has become unmanageable, a deep erosion of trust between teachers and the systems above them, and the growing impact of digital technology on classrooms, attention, behaviour, and the emotional load of teaching. But this is not a conversation that ends in despair. Brad brings hard-won clarity about what solutions actually look like, what leaders and policymakers can do right now, and what it will take to rebuild a profession that the world cannot afford to lose.If you are a teacher, a school leader, a parent, or someone who cares about what kind of future we are building, this conversation is not optional. It is a call to action. Brad Gaynor is an Assistant Director in Education, a former principal of four primary schools, an executive coach, a PhD Candidate, and the author of two books published by Routledge. His first, From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Leadership Reset, came from his own experience of collapse and recovery. His second, Not One More Teacher Lost: How We Can Save the Profession, is a blueprint for a system that has run out of time for half-measures. Part 2. The solutions start here. Connect with Brad Website:⁠⁠⁠ https://bradgaynor.com.au/⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-gaynor-92b68b53/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bradgaynor/⁠⁠⁠ Books: Not One More Teacher Lost: How We Can Save the Profession (Routledge, 2026) - ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com.au/Not-One-More-Teacher-Lost-ebook/dp/B0GQT84TZH?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠⁠ From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Leadership Reset (Routledge, 2026) - ⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/From-Burnout-to-Breakthrough-The-Leadership-Reset/Gaynor/p/book/9781041132066⁠⁠ Key Topics - Teacher workload and systemic design flaws - Impact of digital technology and AI in education - Teacher retention and professional dignity - The role of government and policy in education reform - Building trust and respect between teachers, students, and parents Action Items - Advocate for systemic reform in education - Reduce curriculum load by 50% for early years and 30% for older students - Increase teacher involvement in policy panels - Promote a culture of well-being over programs - Teach responsible AI use in schools Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction to Systemic Challenges in Education 🔴 (03:26) The Impact of Blame and Societal Perceptions 🔴 (07:08) Myths About Teaching Hours and Workload 🔴 (11:00) Using Evidence-Based Programs Effectively 🔴 (15:44) Teacher Dignity, Respect, and Professional Recognition 🔴 (18:02) Curriculum Overload and Focus on Core Skills 🔴 (20:52) Building Trust and Respect With Parents 🔴 (22:58) The Shift in Societal Trust and Community Relationships 🔴 (25:30) Consistency and Boundaries in Classroom Management 🔴 (26:07) The Digital Landscape and AI Challenges 🔴 (28:48) Responsible Use of Technology and AI in Education 🔴 (30:52) The Future of Digital Tools and Classroom Integration 🔴 (33:33) Policy, Funding, and Systemic Reform in Education 🔴 (36:07) Teacher Voice in Policy and Curriculum Development 🔴 (38:25) Curriculum Reduction and Focus on Essentials 🔴 (40:51) Wellbeing as a Culture, Not a Program 🔴 (43:30) Brad Gaynor's Childhood and Motivation 🔴 (45:02) Future Projects and Ongoing Advocacy 🔴 (46:29) The Importance of Community and Peer Support 🔴 (47:55) Brad's Purpose: Improving Education for All 🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors🤝 ESHU Skincare: https://www.eshuskincare.com/

    The System Is Broken — Workload, Trust, Technology, and What It Will Actually Take to Save Teaching with Brad Gaynor | Part 2

  2. 5d ago ·  Bonus

    Brad Gaynor: Are We Overcomplicating Education — and Paying for It With Our Children's Mental Health? | Tuesday Truths

    A small but powerful episode for you today — and it arrives just in time. Because before Part 2 drops tomorrow, there is one truth worth sitting with.In this Tuesday Truth conversation, Andy White and Brad Gaynor strip the education debate back to its most essential question: what do we actually want for our children? Brad Gaynor is an Assistant Director in Education, a former principal of four primary schools, an executive coach, a PhD Candidate, and the author of Not One More Teacher Lost and From Burnout to Breakthrough. He has spent 35 years inside classrooms and corridors, watching a system pile more and more onto teachers and students alike, and he is asking us to stop and consider the cost. In this episode, they discuss why reducing the curriculum load is not a radical idea — it is a necessary one. Why the relentless drive to add more content, more testing, and more programs is quietly damaging children's mental health and learning outcomes. And why building a positive school culture around core skills and genuine human connection may be the most powerful educational strategy we have been overlooking. This is a short episode. But the truth it carries is anything but small. Part 2 with Brad drops tomorrow. This is the perfect place to start. Connect with Brad Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bradgaynor.com.au/⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-gaynor-92b68b53/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bradgaynor/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books: Not One More Teacher Lost: How We Can Save the Profession (Routledge, 2026) - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com.au/Not-One-More-Teacher-Lost-ebook/dp/B0GQT84TZH?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠⁠⁠ From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Leadership Reset (Routledge, 2026) - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/From-Burnout-to-Breakthrough-The-Leadership-Reset/Gaynor/p/book/9781041132066⁠⁠⁠ Key Topics - Curriculum reduction by 50-60% for early years and older students - Focus on literacy, numeracy, and core subjects in primary school - Introducing history and geography in upper primary, saving science for high school - The importance of a school culture that promotes well-being - The impact of cognitive load on children's attention and retention - Teachers' workload and its effect on education quality - The need for a holistic approach to well-being in schools - Observations from visiting multiple schools and understanding children's thinking Takeaways - Reducing curriculum load can significantly improve children's focus and retention. - Focusing on core skills early on allows for more meaningful learning later. - A school culture that prioritises well-being is essential for student success. - Teachers' workload and stress levels directly impact educational outcomes. - Embedding well-being into daily routines is more effective than isolated programs. Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠

    Brad Gaynor: Are We Overcomplicating Education — and Paying for It With Our Children's Mental Health? | Tuesday Truths

  3. 6d ago

    Brad Gaynor: When Good Teachers Break — Burnout, Leadership, and the Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore | Part 1

    What happens when the people we trust most to shape the next generation are quietly breaking? Every day in Australia, teachers who entered the profession with purpose, passion, and a belief that they could make a difference are walking out. Not because they stopped caring. Not because they lack the skill. But because the system they gave their lives to has become too heavy to carry. Today's guest knows that weight personally.Brad Gaynor has spent 35 years inside education. He has led four primary schools as principal, spent over 20 years in senior school leadership, and is now an Assistant Director in Education, an executive coach, and a PhD Candidate researching one of the most undernamed forces in leadership today: moral injury. He is the author of two books published by Routledge. His first, From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Leadership Reset, was drawn from his own experience of hitting the wall after decades of leading others. His second, Not One More Teacher Lost, is his answer to a profession in crisis.But this is not just a conversation about education.It is a conversation about what happens when the systems we trust stop protecting the people inside them. About the moment a leader realises they are not just tired, they are being asked to act against everything they stand for. About burnout, purpose, vulnerability, and what it actually takes to lead with self-awareness when you are carrying more than anyone can see. In Part 1, Brad shares his personal journey through leadership and burnout, the defining moments that shaped how he sees himself and the profession he has dedicated his life to, and why he believes that meaningful change starts not with policy but with people willing to tell the truth.This one will stay with you. Whether you are a teacher, a leader, a parent, or someone who has ever given too much of themselves to something that didn't give enough back — this conversation is for you. Connect with Brad Books: Not One More Teacher Lost: How We Can Save the Profession (Routledge, 2026) - ⁠https://www.amazon.com.au/Not-One-More-Teacher-Lost-ebook/dp/B0GQT84TZH?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠ From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Leadership Reset (Routledge, 2026) - ⁠https://www.routledge.com/From-Burnout-to-Breakthrough-The-Leadership-Reset/Gaynor/p/book/9781041132066⁠ Website:⁠ https://bradgaynor.com.au/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-gaynor-92b68b53/⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bradgaynor/⁠ Key Topics - Brad Gaynor's 35-year journey in education and leadership - The personal experience of hitting burnout and breakdown - The importance of relational leadership and trust - The role of vulnerability and self-awareness in effective leadership - Systemic issues in education including workload, behaviour, and parental influence - The impact of systemic change and systemic failure on teachers' mental health - The significance of living and leading with purpose - The process of writing books as therapy and advocacy - The concept of moral injury in leadership and its research - Practical advice for teachers and leaders to recognise and prevent burnout Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Welcome to Brad Gaynor's 🔴 (02:03) Why Brad Started Advocating for Educators 🔴 (04:04) The Personal Journey Through Burnout and Breakdown 🔴 (07:03) Successes in Leadership: Building Relationships and Trust 🔴 (09:59) The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity in Leadership 🔴 (15:02) Innovative Interview Techniques to Connect and Assess Character 🔴 (19:56) The Inspiration Behind Writing the Books 🔴 (27:03) The Deep Dive into Brad's Crisis and Recovery 🔴 (33:01) The Role of Systemic Issues and Systemic Failure 🔴 (36:57) The Impact of Burnout and Systemic Stress on Teachers 🔴 (42:57) Practical Strategies for Recognising Burnout 🔴 (49:52) The Future of Education and Systemic Change 🔴 Come back for Part Two Everything Leading Our Own Way 🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠

    Brad Gaynor: When Good Teachers Break — Burnout, Leadership, and the Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore | Part 1

  4. Sep 29

    The Roots of Selective Mutism: Dr. Antje Bothin on Anxiety, Empathy, and Empowering Others to Speak Boldly | Part 2

    Some of the most powerful voices in the world once had no voice at all. Dr. Antje Bothin knows that better than most. In part two of this conversation, she goes deeper into the roots of selective mutism, what it actually feels like to live inside that silence, and the moment she realised her experience was not a burden but a gift she could give to others. She opens up about overcoming anxiety, building environments where people feel safe enough to speak, and what true empowerment looks like when it comes from lived experience rather than theory. This is not just a story about finding a voice. It is a story about becoming one for someone else. If you have not listened to part one yet, start there. And if you have, you already know why you are back. Connect with Dr. Antje Bothin Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/assertive_voices_?igsi=MTJ6aTFrejB3cmVtaw==⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-antje-bothin-assertivevoices/⁠⁠ Key Topics - Roots of selective mutism and childhood silence - The impact of anxiety and nervous system responses - Strategies for overcoming social and communication fears - The importance of understanding and support from family and educators - The role of mindset and resilience in personal growth - How observing and listening can be powerful tools for learning - The journey from small steps to stage presence - Future projects and empowering others to speak boldly Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction and Episode Overview 🔴 (02:13) School Life and Social Interactions 🔴 (04:20) Teachers' Expectations and Social Anxiety 🔴 (06:20) Understanding Selective Mutism as a Nervous System Response 🔴 (10:56) Progress in Societal Understanding and Education About Mutism 🔴 (13:31) Family Support and Normalisation Efforts 🔴 (15:56) Experiencing Anxiety and Its Physical Effects 🔴 (20:10) Body Responses to Anxiety and Emotional Regulation 🔴 (22:23) University Life and Overcoming Social Barriers 🔴 (24:25) Travelling Abroad and Stepping Out of Comfort Zones 🔴 (25:10) Discovering Selective Mutism Through Research and Reading 🔴 (26:30) Finding Support Organisations and Community 🔴 (27:42) From Small Steps to Stage Speaking 🔴 (28:32) Getting Comfortable With the Uncomfortable 🔴 (29:16) Ongoing Challenges and Growth in Social Situations 🔴 (30:01) Advice to Younger Self and Encouragement 🔴 (31:06) Future Projects and Empowering Others 🔴 (32:04) Final Advice: Never Give Up 🔴 (32:21) Dr. Antje Bothin's Purpose and Message 🔴 (33:20) Closing Remarks and Inspiring Message 🔴 Thank you Dr Antje Bothin. Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠ Welcome to Leading Our Own Way. Let's go.

    The Roots of Selective Mutism: Dr. Antje Bothin on Anxiety, Empathy, and Empowering Others to Speak Boldly | Part 2

  5. Sep 28 ·  Bonus

    Dr. Antje Bothin on What Anxiety Is Really Doing to Your Body and How to Take Back Control | Tuesday Truths

    Welcome to Tuesday Truths. Your bite-size dose of wisdom from this week's full conversation with Dr. Antje Bothin. Anxiety is not just a feeling. It lives in the body. It has roots. And for so many people, it has been running the show for years without them even knowing it. In this short but powerful episode, Dr. Antje breaks down where anxiety really comes from, what it does to us physically, and how a shift in mindset can completely change the way we understand and manage it. Part one dropped yesterday. Part two lands tomorrow. If this sparks something in you, go back and listen to the full series. It will be worth every minute. Connect with Dr. Antje Bothin Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/assertive_voices_?igsi=MTJ6aTFrejB3cmVtaw==⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-antje-bothin-assertivevoices/⁠⁠⁠ Key Topics - The roots of anxiety and fear in childhood - The fight, flight, freeze response explained - How modern life triggers anxiety differently from ancestral threats - Personal stories of anxiety and coping strategies - Mindset shifts to view anxiety as a signal for action Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction to the Episode and Guest 🔴 (01:27) Dr. Antje Bothin Discusses Her Childhood Anxiety 🔴 (01:44) How Anxiety Feels and Manifests for Her 🔴 (02:11) The Fight, Flight, Freeze, Phone Response System Explained 🔴 (02:52) Evolutionary Roots of Fear Responses 🔴 (03:21) Modern World Anxiety Versus Primal Fear 🔴 (04:16) Personal Experience With Anxiety and Physical Symptoms 🔴 (05:18) Reframing Anxiety as a Signal for Action 🔴 (05:40) Physical Effects of Anxiety and Emotional Expression Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠ We are Leading Our Own Way. Let's go.

    Dr. Antje Bothin on What Anxiety Is Really Doing to Your Body and How to Take Back Control | Tuesday Truths

  6. Sep 27

    The Child Who Couldn't Speak: Dr. Antje Bothin's Journey from Selective Mutism to Assertiveness Coach | Part 1

    What happens when the world expects you to speak, and your voice simply will not come? For Dr. Antje Bothin, that was childhood. Selective mutism meant words stayed locked inside her. But the thoughts were there. The feelings were there. The stories were there. And eventually, so was the courage to share them. In this episode, Dr. Antje takes us inside her extraordinary journey from a child silenced by selective mutism to an assertiveness coach, author, poet, and performer. She opens up about the barriers she faced, the creative projects that helped unlock her voice, and how her lived experience became the foundation for everything she now does. This is a conversation about silence, strength, and what becomes possible when you finally feel safe enough to speak. If you have ever struggled to find your voice, felt unseen in a conversation, or wondered whether your quiet is a weakness, this episode is for you. Hit play. And welcome to Leading Our Own Way. Connect with Dr. Antje Bothin Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/assertive_voices_?igsi=MTJ6aTFrejB3cmVtaw==⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-antje-bothin-assertivevoices/⁠ Key Topics - Dr. Bothin's childhood with selective mutism - Her academic journey in Germany and Scotland - Transition from academia to coaching and writing - Her creative projects including poetry and stand-up comedy - Techniques for overcoming communication anxiety - The role of leadership and organisational culture in communication - Her books and digital products on assertiveness and mutism - The importance of lived experience in coaching Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction to Dr. Antje Bothin's Journey 🔴 (01:02) From Silence to Voice: Overcoming Childhood Mutism 🔴 (02:21) Academic and Professional Journey in Germany and Scotland 🔴 (05:10) Creative Outlets: Poetry and Stand-up Comedy 🔴 (09:07) Managing Stage Fright and Nervousness 🔴 (10:26) Her Books and Their Impact 🔴 (14:16) Her Business as an Assertiveness Coach 🔴 (17:58) Leadership, Culture, and Communication 🔴 (29:27) Her PhD Research on Meeting Behaviours 🔴 (38:43) Turning Personal Challenges into Purpose Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠

    The Child Who Couldn't Speak: Dr. Antje Bothin's Journey from Selective Mutism to Assertiveness Coach | Part 1

  7. Sep 22

    Adrian Ramsay on Emotional Floor Plans, Land Whispering, and the Power of Asking for What You Want | Part 2

    What does it take to truly listen? To the land, to your clients, and to yourself? In Part Two of this incredible conversation, award winning building designer and the Design Director of Adrian Ramsay goes deeper, sharing the personal journey that shaped his creative philosophy and the tools he uses to help people build spaces and lives that genuinely mean something. Adrian opens up about his childhood challenges and the resilience that grew from them. He talks about the mentors who believed in him, the family dynamics that built his character, and how those early experiences quietly became the foundation of everything he creates today. He introduces land whispering, his powerful approach to connecting with the energy of a site before a single design decision is made, and explains how this practice mirrors the deeper work of understanding ourselves. He also shares how vulnerability in sales and business is not a weakness but one of the most honest and effective tools we have. Adrian speaks about the power of asking, in life, in business, and in relationships. It sounds simple. But most of us never do it. His reflections on gratitude, perspective, and purpose are both practical and genuinely moving. This episode is for anyone who believes that great design, great leadership, and a great life all start with one thing. Knowing who you are and having the courage to build from that place. Follow Leading Our Own Way on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review if this one moves you. Connect with Adrian Designer Director: ⁠⁠https://www.ardesignhouse.com⁠⁠ National Award Winning studio for new homes and renovations   TV Host: 9Life “Dream Homes Revealed” ⁠⁠https://www.9now.com.au/dream-homes-revealed⁠⁠ Season 3 + 4 + 5 Queensland   Podcast Host: ⁠⁠https://www.talkdesign.show⁠⁠ Ranked; Global Top 20 Design podcasts   Host Feast Experiences Design Tours ⁠www.feastexperiences.com⁠   Stetson Legendary Hats, Scotch & Soda Clothing ⁠https://⁠www.stetsonaustralia.com.au⁠      ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.scotch-soda.com.au⁠⁠ Youtube ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@talkdesignpodcast⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠https://www.open.spotify.com/show/0UZXqPxvzjhxr8Fkz1rpIE⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.⁠instagram.com/talkdesignwith⁠ Key Topics - Land whispering and listening to land as a design principle -The role of vulnerability as a superpower in business and life -Adrian Ramsey's childhood challenges and resilience building -The importance of asking and self-care in personal growth -Mental models and shifting perspectives for success Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction to Adrian Ramsey and land whispering 🔴 (04:00) The role of resilience and moving away from hurt 🔴 (06:00) Land whispering and listening to land as a design principle 🔴 (08:02) Vulnerability as a superpower in business 🔴 (10:04) Childhood family dynamics and their impact 🔴 (11:57) Adrian's journey of self-discovery and gratitude 🔴 (15:04) The importance of asking and self-belief 🔴 (18:01) Shifting perceptions and the power of gratitude 🔴 (19:57) Living with Alzheimer's and family reflections 🔴 (21:45) The influence of family and childhood on Adrian 🔴 (23:59) The biggest life lesson Adrian has learned 🔴 (25:56) The power of thoughts and mindfulness 🔴 (27:53) The importance of asking and taking action 🔴 (30:02) Adrian's future plans and projects 🔴 (36:00) The value of network, generosity, and purpose 🔴 (38:12) Self-care and personal growth practices 🔴 (39:59) The importance of asking and belief in oneself 🔴 (42:59) The role of who not how in achieving goals 🔴 (44:05) Final advice: self-care, asking, and purpose 🔴 (44:55) Closing thoughts and gratitude - Thank You Adrian Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnW Keep Leading Your Own Way!

    Adrian Ramsay on Emotional Floor Plans, Land Whispering, and the Power of Asking for What You Want | Part 2

  8. Sep 21 ·  Bonus

    Adrian Ramsay on Choosing the Right Clients, Vulnerability, and the Power of Genuine Connection | Tuesday Truths

    Welcome to Tuesday Truths, your weekly bite-size burst of real conversation and genuine insight from Leading Our Own Way. This week's truth comes from our full conversation with award winning building designer, the Design Director of Adrian Ramsay Design House, TV host, and Talk Design podcast host Adrian Ramsay. And it is a truth that goes far beyond design. Adrian shares why understanding who your client truly is, beneath the brief, beneath the budget, and beneath the surface, is the difference between work that is good and work that genuinely changes lives. He talks about the profound role that real relationships play in creative and professional work, and why choosing the right clients is not just a business decision. It is a personal one. He also speaks honestly about vulnerability as a tool for connection, and how showing up as your authentic self in client relationships does not make you less professional. It makes you unforgettable. Whether you are in design, business, coaching, or any people-first profession, the truth in this episode will shift how you show up, who you say yes to, and why the work you do matters. Big conversation. Bite-size truth. Maximum impact. Follow Leading Our Own Way on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for your Tuesday Truths every week. Leave us a review if this one hits home. Connect with Adrian Designer Director: ⁠ ⁠https://www.ardesignhouse.com⁠⁠ National Award Winning studio for new homes and renovations   TV Host: 9Life “Dream Homes Revealed” ⁠⁠https://www.9now.com.au/dream-homes-revealed⁠⁠ Season 3 + 4 + 5 Queensland   Podcast Host:⁠ ⁠https://www.talkdesign.show⁠⁠ Ranked; Global Top 20 Design podcasts   Host Feast Experiences Design Tours ⁠⁠https://www.feastexperiences.com⁠⁠   Stetson Legendary Hats, Scotch & Soda Clothing ⁠https://⁠www.stetsonaustralia.com.au⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.scotch-soda.com.au Youtube ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@talkdesignpodcast⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠https://www.⁠open.spotify.com/show/0UZXqPxvzjhxr8Fkz1rpIE⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.⁠instagram.com/talkdesignwith⁠⁠ Key Topics - The importance of understanding clients' true selves - The role of vulnerability in client relationships - How to select the right clients for meaningful work - The impact of emotional connection on project success - The process of building trust and authenticity in design Takeaways - Great projects are driven by great people, not just the project itself. - Choosing your clients carefully can prevent stress and protect your mental health. - Getting clients to share their true selves helps tailor your work to their needs. - Building trust involves understanding clients' vulnerabilities. - The relationship with clients is a long-term process, not a one-time transaction. Chapters 🔴 (00:00) Introduction and episode overview 🔴 (01:23) Adrian Ramsey's background and approach to design 🔴 (05:10) The importance of client relationships over project type 🔴(08:08) How to understand clients through their behaviour and emotions 🔴 (010:16) The significance of choosing the right clients 🔴 (12:12) The process of building trust and connection with clients 🔴 (15:32) Using vulnerability to deepen client relationships Everything Leading Our Own Way 🪪 ⁠https://www.link.me/leadingourownway⁠  🌐 ⁠https://www.leadingourownway.com ⁠ Proud Sponsors 🤝 ESHU Skincare:  ⁠https://www.eshuskincare.com/⁠ Discount Code: ESHU15LOO Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/43H0Mr6⁠ 📺  🎧 Apple: ⁠https://www.apple.co/3J34tOs⁠  🎧 Amazon Music: ⁠https://www.bit.ly/3IIyCFC⁠   📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LeadingOurOwnWay⁠  📚Buy My Book 📚 ‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ ⁠https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C⁠  Newsletters 📰 ⁠https://substack.com/@leadingourownway⁠ Keep Leading Your Own Way.

    Adrian Ramsay on Choosing the Right Clients, Vulnerability, and the Power of Genuine Connection | Tuesday Truths
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  • Creator
    Andrew White
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    336
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Andrew White
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    Leading Our Own Way
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    Leading Our Own Way