Chandresh Pala is a world class Fusion Entrepreneur who brings together his backgrounds in martial arts, digital technology, design, business and physics to generate innovative strategies to create profitable, purpose-driven, global businesses. With over 25 years of experience that has included launching multiple businesses in the Technology and Creative sectors, as well as helping founders of existing companies to grow and achieve successful exits, Chandresh has worked with a broad range of corporate clients, consultancies and start-ups. On this episode of the Theatre of U we discuss his background, fushion entrepreneurialism as well as answering 5 questions from the Cards for Uniqueness. You can connect with Chandresh on LinkedIn here 

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Spotlight on Chandresh Pala

Today’s special guest Pat Macwhirter is what you could call a bird whisperer. You know your bird will be in good hands with Dr Pat as she has worked and studied both in Australia and overseas and has been a trail blazer in bird medicine. As an avian vet she has always had an interest in birds, bird watching and bird medicine and surgery and, over the years, has kept and bred budgies, Major Mitchell Cockatoos and galahs, peacocks and Quaker parrots. She has authored or co-authored numerous scientific papers, books and conference proceedings and has been an invited speaker at conferences in Asia, Central America, North America, Europe and Australia. In this episode we talk about how Pat is passionate about getting people connected with nature and trying to stem our current global wave of species extinctions. Pat answers 5 questions from the Cards for Uniqueness and shares a lot about her fascinating life.

Spotlight on Pat Macwhirter

Are you an introvert? One of the quiet achievers trying to get your message out there? Then this week's podcast interview with David Wayne may be time well spent listening. David has run more than 1,000 workshops to more than 10,000 managers and leaders in more than 400 organisations in 6 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. In that time, he has consistently noticed that “technically-minded”, often introverts – the “Quiet Achievers –are not given the opportunity to reach their full potential because they have not learned how to find their voice. David has unpacked what he has learned from being an introverted leader who has had to find his voice into a series of programs to help other introverts to do the same. In a sentence, David helps managers and leaders go “From Geeks to Guru”, the title of his book, being released in 2020. Tune in to hear David answer #3,7,18, 19, 27 from the Cards for Uniqueness. You can find out more about David at www.davidwayne.com.au 

Spotlight on David Wayne - from Geek to Guru

In this episode of the Theatre of U - AJ talks to Ishan Galapathy who, among other talents, helps manufacturing businesses to move from chaos to excellence through productivity improvement programs and frontline leadership development programs. When he’s not working, you can find him playing backyard cricket with his sons or sipping a cup of coffee with his wife. In this episode Ishan answers 5 questions from the Cards for Uniqueness deck and we talk cricket, the future of manufacturing and the best surprise he has ever received. To find out more about Ishan - his work and his speaking visit https://ishangalapathy.com/

TOU 120 Spotlight on Ishan Galapathy

Ben Wolf is not your typical 'Wolf of Wall Street'... In a previous life, Ben practiced a combination of litigation, bankruptcy, and corporate law as a restructuring and bankruptcy attorney in New York City. Today through his company, Wolf's Edge Consulting, he serve clients anywhere in the U.S. who need to get traction, focus, and achieve their goals using the EOS® system. He's also the super host of the podcast: Win Win - An Entrepreneurial Community, available through the usual means or at http://winwin.cast.rocks/ On this podcast we discuss his ADHD, his career journey and how life reveals itself - yep "man plans, God laughs" comes to mind! Tune in to hear Ben answer the five questions from the Cards for Uniqueness on this episode. Find out more about Ben and his work here.

TOU 119: Spotlight on Ben Wolf - Follow Your Entrepreneurial Passions

Graeme Fitzgerald has spent 30 years in the steel and manufacturing industry working for some of Australia's most enterprising companies, Now he helps others attain manufacturing mastery. Kind of a business advisor, business coach Graeme prefers to be known as a Manufacturing Growth Specialist, who believes that from the culture you create for your people to the processes that underpin your everyday operations and the financial approaches that work best for you, leads to the success of a sustainable business.  Tune in to hear more about Graeme's approach to helping businesses, our joint love of meditation and his answers to the questions from the Cards for Uniqueness  - 7, 11, 22 34, 45.Find out more about Graeme and Lead C.I. here www.leadci.com www.leadci.com  www.leadci.com

TOU 118: Spotlight on Graeme Fitzgerald

In this episode we talk about the mindset and preparation it takes to achieve such an amazing feat and David candidly answers 5 questions (6, 29, 18, 16, 20) from the Cards for Uniqueness (available here)  David shows how by applying small 10 degree shifts, chunking big tasks down and taking a practical approach to such a big dream you can make it happen.David also hosts his own podcast Teams Guru - check it out or visit his website herewww.teams.guruFor more information about Heidi AJ or the Theatre of U visit www.alexandriajoy.com.au

TOU 117: Spotlight on David Frizzell

Alessandra Edwards is a peak performance expert who works at the cutting edge of tailored health and ultra-wellness programs for corporate leaders, elite athletes and international high flyers. She helps individuals and teams unlock their genetic and biological potential for unstoppable performance.In this episode of the Theatre of U we discuss the "CEO Gene", corporate burnout and how to understand your unique DNA for performance improvement. Alessandra answers questions 6, 11, 23, 10, 50 from the Cards for Uniqueness Deck and you get a really great insight into what a Joyful, Committed and Precise person she is.To find out more about Alessandra and her amazing work visit https://alessandraedwards.com/

TOU 116: Alessandra Edwards - The Science of Performance

An expert in leadership and soft skills, Ken discusses how most people believe they are aware but very few act accordingly. He believes that satisfaction doesn't come through a promotion but rather through knowing and living your purpose.In this episode he answers these five questions from the cards for uniqueness - 3, 12, 2, 52, 30.Dr Ken has generously offered a limited time copy of his ebook - Quest for Purpose available to listeners here www.kenkeis.com/uqpower

TOU 115: Spotlight on Dr Ken Keis

Dr Malliga Omkar is an Indian born General Practitioner of Medicine who has been practicing in Melbourne Australia for around 50 years. At age 73 her looks defy her age - she believes the key to achieving a good quality of life and staying young are yoga, meditation, maintaining a healthy weight and a positive mindset. In this episode Malliga answers questions 1, 33, 29, 44, 22 from the Cards for Uniqueness. Tune in to hear her wise answers as well learn how to stay young by really loving yourself!You can check out Malliga's Youtube Yoga videos here and find out more about her and her soon to be released book on the secrets of staying young here www.reallyloveyourself.com

TOU 114: Spotlight on Dr Malliga Omkar - Secrets of Staying Young

In this episode I interview motivational health, fitness & lifestyle speaker Ralf Behn.Ralf is a power packed health, nutrition & fitness expert, personal trainer, bootcamp instructor, MMA fighter, Kickboxer, Jiu-Jitsu fighter and bestselling author.He is also the founder of the Australian Institute of Health & Nutrition, working with athletes to CEO’s, from University students to top Politicians, on the topics of health, fitness, wellness, permanent weight loss, disease prevention, anti-ageing, and holistic lifestyles.In this episode we talk about his morning routine including ice baths, what housework he loathes and how he wants to make Australia fit, happy and healthy while reducing disease and sedentary related disorders!Tune in for a power packed interview and find out more about Ralf here http://www.ralfbehn.com.au and his fitness bootcamps here https://samuraifitness.com.au/about-us/

TOU 113: Spotlight on Ralf Behn - Fit fast

On today's podcast I speak to John Costley, principal and founder of consulting firm LeadCI.John has over 30 years’ experience in facilitating, leading and managing successful change and continuous improvement in diverse range of industries and business areas.He has held senior management positions in BHP and Alcoa and has completed major consulting assignments in Australia and globally with companies such as Exxon Mobil, BP, Origin Energy, Blackmores, Anglo American, AJ Lucas and Boral.I spoke to John about his philosophy on leadership, life and business.You can find out more about John and connect with him here http://leadci.com/john-costley/

TOU 112: Spotlight on John Costley

In today's podcast I interview an amazing thought leader Lynne Cazaly. Lynne helps individuals, teams and organisations transition to new ways of working. She is the author of 6 books including her latest release 'ish: The Problem with our Pursuit for Perfection and the Life-Changing Practice of Good Enough’ which features in our discussion on the call. In this interview Lynne answers questions 48, 36. 27, 11, 3 from the Cards for Uniqueness   and shares a bit about her former life as an impersonator, including impersonations of Julia Gillard.

TOU 111: Spotlight On Lynne Cazaly

In this episode I interview kinesiologist and best-selling author Bernadette O’Connor.In the era of #metoo her work powerfully lifts the veil to encourage all women to rise to the new era of #weareone. Bernadette has worked with thousands of women through her Kinesiology sessions to heal the pain of their past stories to release their victim identity, reclaim their power, tune into their inner wisdom and come home to their truth—a return to love.  In this episode we discuss energy, frequency and Bernadette answers questions 33,17,21,16 and 3 from the Cards for Uniqueness - available for purchase at https://www.uqpower.com.au/cards To connect with Bernadette visit www.bernadetteoconnor.com

TOU 110: Spotlight on Bernadette O'Connor

Have you ever contemplated going into business with a family member, best friend or spouse?Well today's guests on the Theatre of U have not only been married for 19 years, they've been in business together successfully for much of that time as well.In this episode Anne and Mark Lackey share their secrets for a long term successful partnership, what sparked them to decide to quit their J.O.B.s (Just over broke), to become property investors and start not just one but several highly successful businesses through responding to market needs.They answer questions 6, 12, 15, 25 and 1 from the Cards for Uniqueness and provide great insight into building a passive income, how to divvy up the workload in a business, how they stay accountable and in love.Mark and Anne have also generously offered every listener a free copy of their book visit www.hiresmartvas.com/podcast to claim your copy and www.hiresmartvas.com/appointment if you'd like to set up a time to chat to them.

TOU 109: Spotlight on Anne and Mark Lackey

The Theatre of U revolution is a high quality radio show to uplift and inspire you to step up and lead both in and out of the workplace and your business. This weekly podcast series features special guests, discussions and case studies of leaders and companies who have tapped into the power of their uniqueness and energy to create phenomenol success . Led by workplace futurist, company culture architect and founder of UQ Power Heidi Alexandra, it's an entertaining, engaging and educational show for the business professional, leader and business owner. Heidi is known for her honest and thought provoking conversations as well as her insightful questions and slight potty mouth. If you want to be inspired, be prepared for the future of work, transform your leadership and power up your people then this is the program for you.

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