The Life Livers Academy Podcast connects you with the people, ideas, mindsets, and inspiration to empower you to chase your dreams, unlock your potential, and live life to the fullest each day. Get ready for some inspiring conversations and powerful insights from a range of top entrepreneurs, athletes, experts, and other inspiring people who are out there blazing a trail, living life to the fullest, and dominating their chosen path.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
In this episode, I speak with former convict turned doctor, speaker, coach, and best selling author, Dr Paul Wood. This is hands down one of my favourite conversations to date. Paul is a real expert in the field of mental performance and has a heap of insights into how we can perform better under pressure, how we can better manage our emotional state, and how we can really tap in and unlock our potential so we can achieve at the highest level.
We talk about growth mindset, performing under pressure, using feedback as a tool to achieve true excellence, the correct way to use gratitude as a framework to improve your life, how to mentally approach tough times, and how to achieve a high level of overall performance and happiness.
We didn't go much into Paul's backstory as there is so much value in the work he is currently doing and the knowledge and expertise he has around mindset and performance, but his story really does show that no matter how much adversity you face or how bad you muck up, you can always turn it around if you are willing to face yourself, change your mindset, make the changes required and put in the work get to where you want to be.
Paul is now a sought after speaker, coach and facilitator, and is the author of the best selling book ' How to Escape From Prison'. I highly recommend you check out Paul's work, read his book, and follow him on social media if you are wanting to take your life and performance to the next level.
You can buy Paul's best selling book at all major book stores, on Audible.com or online via the link below.
https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/how-to-escape-from-prison/27596436
How you can connect with Paul:
https://www.facebook.com/drpaulwood/
https://www.instagram.com/drpaulwood/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpaulwood
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKqJ1BuoQMScnneCHZ3MMA
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Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
In this episode, I sit down with professional rugby player and current Wellington Hurricane, James Marshall. This is a really cool conversation for me because James and I were friends at High School where we played college rugby together.
His dream was always to play professional rugby and go as far as he could in the sport. To sit down with James 10 years down the track and reflect on his career and the experiences he has had playing here in New Zealand and abroad was pretty special.
We chat about dealing with pressure, team culture, self-confidence, overcoming setbacks, and what it takes to make it in professional sport. We also chat about some of the most influential players James has played alongside and what it was like winning the Super Rugby title for the first time in the club's history.
It was great to connect with Jimmy and talk about his learnings playing professional rugby, getting contracted to his favourite team the Hurricanes, and achieving his childhood dream of playing rugby for a career.
You can follow James on Instagram @jimimar and you can check out his new podcast the 'What A Lad' podcast, where James connects with some of the best lads he has met through his playing career to show what they are like off the footy field and to chat life and professional sport.
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Josef Rakich is a New Zealand based online fitness trainer & entrepreneur who has amassed a huge social media following reaching almost 5 million fans across Youtube, Instagram, Snapchat & Facebook.
Having serviced over 130,000 clients online, Josef Rakich is regarded as one of the top online fitness trainers on the planet.
In this episode, we chat about Josef's passion for fitness, how he has built his business, and we dive into the mindset and attitude that has helped him achieve his success in business and as a leader in the fitness space.
You can learn more about Josef at www.josefrakichfitness.com or by following his social channels below.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JosefRakichFitness
Instagram: https://instagram.com/josefrakich
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JosefRakich1
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Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Cam Calkoen is a powerful international speaker and former professional athlete. Born with cerebral palsy and told by doctors he would never be able to walk properly or talk properly, Cam smashed through all the limitations that were put upon him by others.
Cam has gone from doubting his ability to run, to representing New Zealand in athletics, winning championships in New Zealand, Australia and Canada, and is now taking his winning attitude into his speaking career, having spoken on stages all around the world delivering his powerful message of the importance of dreaming big and not letting limiting beliefs limit your life.
In this episode we chat about mindset, overcoming adversity, Cam's background and journey into speaking and professional sport, and how he has been able to consistently do what others told him would be impossible, achieving his dreams in both sports and professional speaking despite walking & talking being two major challenges for Cam.
He is an absolute inspiration and has so many valuable insights into controlling your thinking and creating an awesome life regardless of your circumstances.
To learn more about Cam you can check out his website https://www.camcalkoen.com/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamCalkoenInspirationalSpeaker/
Linkedin: http://nz.linkedin.com/in/camcalkoen
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Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKs0AqBh85QGcA1x6UmDzWA
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Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
In this episode I chat with former professional snowboarder, multi exist entrepreneur, fortune 100 consultant, author, speaker, and all-round weapon Robett Hollis. We discuss the current business climate and what Robett has learnt over the past couple of months. We chat about Robett's time as a professional athlete and how that helped him transition into business. We talk about mindset, dealing with pressure, tall poppy syndrome, legacy, and why he is so driven to make a positive contribution to the younger generations. Robett is an inspiring guy who I really enjoyed connecting with.
You can learn more about Robett and his ventures at www.robett.com
Or you can follow him on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robett.hollis/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robett
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUrFG6z6dp4T06lbtH-E7eQ
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Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
In this episode, Former NRL player, Ex Kiwi's international & Co-Founder of YKTR Issac John joins me for an inspiring chat about life and business. We dive deep into the mindset & attitude that has helped Isaac create success both in professional sport and business, and we chat about his decision to retire from professional rugby league to pursue entrepreneurship full time.
Isaac has an amazing perspective and an infectious attitude for life. We cover psychology, mental health, branding, content creation, failure, influence, what success means to Isaac, and how you can create a life that makes you want to bounce out of bed in the morning.
This episode is one of my favourites so far. It's packed with value and is a must-listen for anyone who is motivated to get more from life.
If you don't follow Isaac online you can follow him on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iice_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsaacJohnYKTR/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFtubkj8HhbCcGCDtgxDjvA
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Or check out YKTR by visiting www.yktr.com.au
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Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
This is a deep and inspiring conversation with Raniera Rewiri aka Plant Based Maori. We discuss mindset, self-belief, gratitude, pursuing your dreams, and what it means to truly be yourself & find your unique truth.
Raniera has a unique perspective on life and incredible self-awareness and wisdom. He shares the routines he implements on a daily basis to help him feel more grounded and alive. We discuss his journey in life and more recently his transition into business, and Raniera shares his thoughts on finding true happiness and living your best life.
This really is a powerful conversation. I was blown away by Raniera's ability to articulate his thoughts and the depth of wisdom he has. He is an amazing man, with a real desire to add value to people's lives and make a positive impact.
I highly recommend following Ranz on social media and taking some time out to digest this amazing conversation.
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Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
For over 20 years Keith Abraham has researched how top performing people harness their PASSION, achieve their GOALS, and FOCUS on what’s most important to bring the best out of themselves and their businesses.
He has discovered the link between best performance, and people who are passionate about their life. Establishing true goal alignment enables an individual to live their personal, and professional lives energised, and with direction. Inspiring audiences in 23 countries for more than 20 years, with a client base of over 300 companies, it is no wonder that Keith has won numerous awards including the highest honour for professional speaking, the Nevin Award, and Keynote Speaker of the Year by the Australian National Speakers Association.
In this episode, I chat with Keith about how to live a more passionate and purposeful life, what it actually takes to achieve the goals we set for ourselves, and what it really means to pursue your passion.
Keith has authored multiple books including one of my all-time favorites "It Starts With Passion' and is responsible for helping tens of thousands of people around the world get more from life.
To learn more about Keith's work visit https://keithabraham.com/
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Sunday May 24, 2020
Sunday May 24, 2020
In this episode, I chat with Former New Zealand Warrior and Kiwi's International turned Entrepreneur, coach & speaker, Sione Faumuina.
We discuss life as a professional athlete, Sione's playing days in the NRL, the off-field problems that lead to the end of his sports career, and what he does now to help professional athletes build brands and businesses outside of sport.
He shares his biggest mistakes on and off the field and shares the biggest lessons he has learned in business since his retirement. We talk about mindset, personal branding, what it takes to make it as an athlete, and where he sees the biggest opportunities for athletes online.
It's a great conversation with a guy who has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows and now uses his experience, good and bad to serve others.
To learn more about Sione and his company Athlete Empire visit www.sionefaumuina.co.nz or www.athleteempire.co.nz
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Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
In this episode, I chat with former world champion wakeboarder turned motivational speaker Brad Smeele. In 2014 Brad suffered a career-ending accident on the water which left him facing life as a quadriplegic.
Over the past 6 years, Brad has faced up to some of the most severe adversity anyone can imagine and in the process has learned to control his mind and find genuine acceptance & happiness despite the adversity.
We talked about mindset, ego, meditation, facing your fears, making the most of life, the importance of purpose, and how he has rebuilt his life and used his story and adversity to serve others.
Brad is an awesome guy and this is a really powerful conversation.
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