17 episodes

Learning to talk is natural, but let's face it, finding the right words can be tough. We either stumble and risk losing respect, or stay silent and lose self respect. Enter the Optimal Conversations Podcast. Here, we explore effective communication through life changing stories and simple techniques for great conversations.

We discuss what works and what doesn't, so you’re never lost for words again. I'm Mary Wong, founder of Optimal Life Solutions, and over the past 20 years, I've been helping people become better leaders and communicators. Join our podcast for some solo insights and incredible guest conversations and together we'll make communication a breeze.

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Learning to talk is natural, but let's face it, finding the right words can be tough. We either stumble and risk losing respect, or stay silent and lose self respect. Enter the Optimal Conversations Podcast. Here, we explore effective communication through life changing stories and simple techniques for great conversations.

We discuss what works and what doesn't, so you’re never lost for words again. I'm Mary Wong, founder of Optimal Life Solutions, and over the past 20 years, I've been helping people become better leaders and communicators. Join our podcast for some solo insights and incredible guest conversations and together we'll make communication a breeze.

    EP16 - Ana Salido - Looking after Yourself as you Lead the Way

    EP16 - Ana Salido - Looking after Yourself as you Lead the Way

    Ana talks about how looking after ourselves is pivotal to successful leadership.With a background in organisational psychology and later on in personal development and coaching, Ana has spent years supporting women in navigating the unique pressures of modern life. In her work with women, she often meets the mother-hens looking after all the chicks and forgetting to care for themselves. Here, she shares her top tips for maintaining momentum while leading.Find out more about Ana at these ...

    • 27 min
    EP15 – Natasha Fountas – The Conversations we Have with Ourselves

    EP15 – Natasha Fountas – The Conversations we Have with Ourselves

    Natasha shares her journey from a young woman who hid herself away to an emancipated woman enjoying her freedom. Her experience has given Natasha a unique perspective on the world of self-talk. She says our conversations with ourselves are crucial to success in every part of our lives.Insta: natashafountasGreat conversations underpin all successful relationships and can create enduring transformational impact. If you want to change the world and don't know where to start, or if conversations ...

    • 31 min
    Ep 14 - Vicki Bennet - Creativity, self care and more!

    Ep 14 - Vicki Bennet - Creativity, self care and more!

    Take a walk in the world of prolific author and mentor Vicki Bennet. She talks about all things creativity, self-care, and emotional regulation, sharing her expertise from over 35 years of corporate training. Great conversations underpin all successful relationships and can create enduring transformational impact. If you want to change the world and don't know where to start, or if conversations are hard for you, we'd love to help. Get in touch with Mary at Optimal Life Solutions using t...

    • 43 min
    EP#13 – ANGELA DEPALMA – ON RESILIENCE, HEALING, AND TRANSFORMATION

    EP#13 – ANGELA DEPALMA – ON RESILIENCE, HEALING, AND TRANSFORMATION

    Her life started with a tumultuous childhood in an abusive household with a Dr Jeckyll and Mr Hyde father and an unshrinkable, high-functioning mother who hid the abuse. Now, she has turned it all around.Angela has lived the journey of trauma, resilience, healing, and transformation and now helps other women from struggling to thriving with her collaborative healing community, She Simply Impacts. Here, we talk about committing to healing and moving forward into a space of transformation.It’s ...

    • 59 min
    Ep#12 - Narelle Gatti – Why Accessibility Matters for All of Us.

    Ep#12 - Narelle Gatti – Why Accessibility Matters for All of Us.

    As a mother of three young children, Narelle found herself falling over things and went to see her optometrist to discover she was facing permanent blindness. That hasn’t stopped her from living her life to the fullest, and she is on a mission to make sure anyone with a disability has the same opportunity. In this episode, we talk about resilience, innovation, country life, reflection, and opportunities. Join us for a remarkable conversation that will change your perspective on disa...

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Ep#11 - Luke Irwin - Too Small to be a Target? Think again!

    Ep#11 - Luke Irwin - Too Small to be a Target? Think again!

    Cybercriminals are mind-blowingly cunning and don’t care how much they hurt you!If you have a business or organisation of any size (yes, even if you are the tiniest business on the planet) you cannot afford to miss this conversation with Luke Irwin. In this episode, Luke raises the cybersecurity profile for small businesses to make them aware of the risks they are exposed to and some steps they can take to give themselves the best chance of staying safe from cyber-attacks.To find out more, ge...

    • 54 min

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