Tipping Points Podcast
By Luke Edelston
Luke Edelston interviews people with extraordinary stories to reveal their Tipping Points where everything changed. Prepare to have your own "aha!" moments... and have fun too! (We don’t take ourselves too seriously!). Discover what transforms people's lives and minds on Tipping Points.
This podcast is for you if you are curious, open-minded and love hearing about real life breakthroughs. See you on the other side!
Tipping Points PodcastSep 06, 2021
#10: Craig Savage, Part 2 - Finding Your Path Through Tough Times: Male Infertility, Depression and Suicidal Ideation
#10: Craig Savage, Part 1 - Systems Engineering, Bionic Eyes and Teaching
This is a special two-part episode!
In part one (this part) we talk through fascinating topics such as Systems Engineering, Bionic Eyes and Teaching.
Part two explores really important, and often stigmatised issues, such as depression, male infertility and suicidal ideation. This is for you even if you’ve never suffered with these things because the things you learn here could save someone’s life.
Thank you for listening!
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Dr Craig Savage is an Analytics Integrator, Instructor at Kaplan Business School, as well as serving as a Board Member and Community Organiser for Ultimate Australia.
Originally from the US, Craig fell into Systems Engineering where he seized the opportunity to be paid whilst studying for his doctorate in Electrical Engineering in Melbourne, Australia. After being forced back to the US through no fault of his own, he taught at community college and then made a second leap into the outback. Back in Melbourne, he worked on bionic eye technology before shifting into finance and data analytics.
Craig is far more than just an impressive CV though - his journey through depression and other crippling life setbacks is moving, inspiring and instructional. I hope you get as much value from our conversation as I did!
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Topics and Timestamps
PART 1
00:00 Intro
01:59 Early career
07:25 Rocket science
11:55 Shifting to teaching
18:40 Taking the leap – going to Melbourne
24:16 Bionic eye technology
36:35 Becoming a doctor
40:51 Outro
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#9: Gabrielle Ianniello on Developing Your Exit Strategy, Starting a Business and Unusual Social Media Tips.
Gabrielle Ianniello on Developing Your Exit Strategy, Starting a Business and Unusual Social Media Tips.
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Gabrielle Ianniello helps her clients 1:1 to develop an exit strategy so they can develop a more purposeful and fulfilled life. She is host of Corporate Quitter, a podcast where entrepreneurs and side-hustlers share their stories and provide listeners with actionable steps to help them achieve their own goals.
Over the course of 5 years, she job-hopped across industries in Real Estate, Tech, and Asset Management, yet still felt 'capped' in how much money she could make, the responsibilities she had, and the impact she was making. Despite hitting a 6-figure salary and getting a “dreamy Brownstone apartment on the Upper West Side”, she wasn’t fulfilled… so she quit and started her own business.
This episode is fast paced and jam-packed with deep insights and actionable tips. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did!
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Topics and Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:47 Why become a teacher
03:52 Transferrable skills
07:13 Shifting gears
14:40 Coaching others on their exit strategy
18:42 Creative ways to make money
22:45 Unusual social media tips
33:20 How can people find who they really are?
38:00 Social media interactions
44:20 Journaling
51:57 Tips for people who want to grow their business
55:19 Getting feedback
56:17 Finding purpose
58:57 Recommended books and other resources
64:07 Close
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#8: Mariusz Bruj on Uprooting Your Life, Building a Positive Mindset and Skill Acquisition
Mariusz Bruj is an automation engineer who had a couple of massive shifts in his life. Whilst still at university, he started working for an international company in their office located in Poland. A year later he decided to literally turn his life upside down and move to Australia. Here he continued his work, got a sponsored VISA and won the Melbourne Hat tournament (against Luke).
After years of living down under, the pandemic forced his hand in moving to Spain where he’s started another chapter of his life, living in the warm costa del sol. He describes this as an exciting adventure, where he’s met new people, embraced a new culture, lifestyle and their amazing food. Mariusz has a great mindset, and I am excited to bring you some of his insights.
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Topics and Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:43 Moving to Australia
04:54 First job
06:23 Taking risks
09:18 Having no regrets
13:00 Preparing for his trip
17:30 Why going to that particular place in Australia
20:46 Self-belief
25:50 Starting from scratch
31:20 Onwards to Sydney
40:06 Maintaining a long distance relationship
42:01 Moving to Spain
45:50 Adapting to Spain
47:57 Learning the language
51:14 Book recommendation
57:40 The power of Mastermind groups
60:20 How to build a positive mindset
67:20 Being authentic
69:32 Advice to audience
71:22 Contact Mariusz
72:17 Outro
#7: Heidi Dening on Escaping Life Threatening Situations, Building Resilience and Healthy Habits
Heidi Dening on Building Resilience and Courage, Escaping Life Threatening Situations and Healthy Workplaces
This episode is brought to you by Mindful Productivity, teaching busy professionals how to be happier, healthier, and more productive.
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Heidi Dening is the author of best-selling self-leadership book called ‘Her Middle Name Is Courage.’ Over the last 22 years she started, scaled and sold an award-winning health and education business; founded an international not-for-profit with hundreds of volunteers across three countries; and delivered empowering presentations and programs to business leaders at Accenture, Westpac, and Metcash, on topics such as resilience, self-leadership and wellness.
She has been named ‘Best International Keynote Speaker’ in the Asia Pacific region at the Influential Businesswoman Awards 2020 and listed on the NSW Government’s Inspirational Women showcase in the entrepreneurial and empowerment category.
Since transforming her own setbacks such as a paralysing illness where she lost the use of her legs, to gunpoint kidnappings, from tsunami terror, and narrowly escaping being burnt alive when petrol bombs were thrown at her room, she now empowers organisations and their people to find the courage to keep moving forward during tough times.
Heidi has some amazing stories and insights that you can apply to your life. She’s a genuine, lovely woman and I’m sure that comes across in our chat. Enjoy!
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Topics and Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:46 What shaped Heidi the most
01:55 Volunteering and working during the pandemic
15:10 Taking time off to heal
17:10 Delegation
18:25 Overcoming stress and insomnia
21:00 Morning and evening routine
23:51 Teaching and personal training
31:51 What makes you successful
35:50 Personal training and feeling intimidated at the gym
39:38 The Mind concept - WELL
43:13 Setting up your desk
45:33 What makes a good working environment
49:40 Losing the use of her legs
55:40 Educational work
59:22 Different learning styles
61:38 How to build resilience
64:40 Tips to build courage
67:10 Contact
69:04 Outro
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Find Heidi Dening:
and all the socials /heididening
#6: Terry McDougal on Winning in Work and Life, Effective Coaching and Productivity.
Terry McDougal on Winning in Work and Life, Effective Coaching and Productivity.
This episode is brought to you by Mindful Productivity, teaching busy professionals how to be happier, healthier, and more productive.
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Terry Boyle McDougall is an Executive & Career Coach and CEO of Terry B. McDougall Coaching. She helps high-achieving professionals remove obstacles that keep them stuck so they can enjoy more success and satisfaction in their lives and careers.
Before becoming a coach, Terry was a long-time corporate marketing executive where she led teams, developed strategies and advised senior leaders to drive business results.
Terry is the author of “Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms”. She is also the host of the Marketing Mambo Podcast.
Terry and dive deep into the world of coaching and life. I certainly learnt a lot and had a great time talking to Terry. I hope you have as much fun listening - enjoy!
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If you found today's conversation valuable, imagine how much value you and your team could get from structured productivity training designed by me. We have three interactive half-day courses on: how to maximise output without working harder, how to understand the needs of others, and how to get into flow state (and stay there).
With over a hundred delegates and an average review score of over 4.7 stars, you are guaranteed to take away actionable insights and tools… and have fun in the process! All our courses are practical, logical and grounded in science. Whether you're in small or a large business, we have the tools to take it to the next level.
Find out more at mindfulproductivity.net/courses.
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Topics and Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:55 Winning in Work and Life
02:57 How coaching helps
09:47 Being a coach and helping with bad habits
14:30 Reasons to write a book
18:46 What makes a good coach
24:31 Letting people make their own decisions
28:21 Tips on maintaining momentum
31:49 Strategic vs doing mode, the five gears
39:38 First job
43:43 Self-respect and moving jobs
46:24 Boston
48:52 Meeting her husband and switching gears
56:40 Types of wisdom and knowledge – making gut decisions
62:45 Choosing your destiny
66:25 Final message
67:45 Contact
#5: Adam Broomfield Strawn on Pursuing your Passions, Emotional Breakdowns and Doing Things for The Right Reasons.
Adam Broomfield Strawn on Pursuing your Passions, Emotional Breakdowns and Doing Things for The Right Reasons.
This episode is brought to you by Mindful Productivity, teaching busy professionals how to be happier, healthier, and more productive.
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Adam is owner of Absolution Coaching and is a stand-up comic, winning Toastmasters International "Humorous speech champion" for UK & Ireland, as well as performing three Edinburgh Fringe shows.
Adam is also an actor, NLP Practitioner and has two children. If that wasn’t enough, Adam is a model, runner and a vegan. Adam jokingly describes himself (to me) as a poor man’s Russell Brand (hilarious, with tattoos but slightly poorer and less famous).
I really enjoyed chatting with Adam as he is so open and vulnerable about his past, plus he is a hoot to boot!
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If you found today's conversation valuable, imagine how much value you and your team could get from structured productivity training designed by me. We have three interactive half-day courses on: how to maximise output without working harder, how to understand the needs of others, and how to get into flow state (and stay there).
With over a hundred delegates and an average review score of over 4.7 stars, you are guaranteed to take away actionable insights and tools… and have fun in the process! All our courses are practical, logical and grounded in science. Whether you're in small or a large business, we have the tools to take it to the next level.
Find out more at mindfulproductivity.net/courses.
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Topics and Timestamps
00:00: Introduction.
02:00: Quitting corporative job for a better life, social traps and expectations.
12:14: Saying enough is enough.
26:02: Transforming your passions into your career.
32:08: Emotions and struggles post-quitting, trusting yourself and entering the comedic arena.
41:12: Creating a plan to pursue your dreams.
46:10: Doing things for the right reason.
56:15: How to find your "why" and driving purpose.
64:33: Taking responsibility for your emotions.
67:18: COVID and isolation.
74:25: Asking for help and mentorship.
85:40: Do what you love.
98:31: More about Adam.
99:56: Close.
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#4: Kawan Karadaghi on Embracing Discomfort, Skill Mastery and Becoming a Fitness Leader
This episode is brought to you by Mindful Productivity, teaching busy professionals how to be happier, healthier, and more productive.
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Kawan is co-owner of three gymsin San Diego. Having stumbled into fitness he is now a master trainer, gym owner and manager. He says that he wouldn’t be where he is without his mentors.
In the bleak winter of Covid, Kawan started ValueVerse, a podcast illuminating mastery, growth and success. He has quickly built his Instagram to 12,000 followers in just over a year.
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If you found today's conversation valuable, imagine how much value you and your team could get from structured productivity training designed by me. We have three interactive half-day courses on: how to maximise output without working harder, how to understand the needs of others, and how to get into flow state (and stay there).
With over a hundred delegates and an average review score of over 4.7 stars, you are guaranteed to take away actionable insights and tools… and have fun in the process! All our courses are practical, logical and grounded in science. Whether you're in small or a large business, we have the tools to take it to the next level.
Find out more at mindfulproductivity.net/courses.
#3: Karl Pearsall on Building International Communities, Thriving in the Rave Scene and Personal Leadership
Karl Pearsall on Building International Communities, Thriving in the Rave Scene and Personal Leadership.
This episode is brought to you by Mindful Productivity, teaching busy professionals how to be happier, healthier, and more productive.
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Karl is the leader and founder of the YES Group, a global personal development community, created in London in 1993. He is also the director of Original Thing, established in 1999, which creates "branded promotional things" for organisations.
Karl has authored the "The Power of Masterminding" and has been a facilitator of masterminding groups for nearly two decades. He is an avid runner and continues to push the boundaries of achievement after almost three decades of living and breathing personal development.
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If you've got some insights today, like the way I ask questions and wants to take your journey to another level, then Mindful Productivity Coaching is for you. At Mindful Productivity, we take a holistic approach to make you happier, healthier, and more productive.
Our coaching program is tailored to your needs so you get what you want from it. Find out more at mindfulproductivity.net/coaching and book your free discovery call today.
#2: Angel Ribo on Spiritual Experiences, Questioning Power Structures and Intention Setting
This episode is brought to you by Mindful Productivity, teaching busy professionals how to be happier, healthier, and more productive. Find out more about their interactive courses here.
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Angel Ribo, known as The CEO Confidant, is an Influencer, LinkedIn strategist, International TV Host, Public Speaker, CEO Consultant, Board Member, and Philanthropist. In the last 21 years, Angel has helped more than 1,500 CEOs in 33 different countries to Accelerate the growth of their businesses.
Born near Barcelona, Angel has lived in 8 countries and speaks 5 languages. Angel is now based in Texas. Early in 2017, he launched his International Foundation, Wisdom for Kids, and has helped more than 1000 underprivileged Kids in Latin America become entrepreneurs using their local resources.
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If you found today's conversation valuable, imagine how much value you and your team could get from structured productivity trainingdesigned by me.
We have three interactive half-day courses on: how to maximise output without working harder, how to understand the needs of others, and how to get into flow state (and stay there).
With over a hundred delegates and an average review score of over 4.7 stars, you are guaranteed to take away actionable insights and tools… and have fun in the process!
All our courses are practical, logical and grounded in science. Whether you're in small or a large business, we have the tools to take it to the next level.
Find out more at mindfulproductivity.net/courses.
#1: Lily Walford on Building Healthy Relationships, Identifying and Diffusing Psychopaths and the Importance of Identity
This episode is brought to you by Mindful Productivity, teaching busy professionals how to be happier, healthier, and more productive.
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Lily is owner and founder of Love with Intelligence, and NLP with Intelligence. She is a Master Behaviour Practitioner, Master NLP Practitioner and Trainer, Coach and Hypnotherapist. Formerly an accountant, Lily has transformed her life and career to become a successful entrepreneur.
Lily has had some very scary dating and relationship experiences that have compelled her to dive headfirst into the psychology and physiology of dating. At first, she wondered if it was just her, but the more she learned, the more it revealed the patterns of extreme personalities, like narcissists, psychopaths and sociopaths. Listen to her story here!
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If you've got some insights today, like the way I ask questions and wants to take your journey to another level, then Mindful Productivity Coaching is for you. At Mindful Productivity, we take a holistic approach to make you happier, healthier, and more productive.
Our coaching program is tailored to your needs so you get what you want from it. Find out more at mindfulproductivity.net/coaching and book your free discovery call today.