”Playing With Perspective” - The Suspended Animation Podcast

• Ep 258 - Where do I Belong? Finding your place and staying there as a modern leader! with Mary Wong

  🎁🎙️Start your FREE 7 Day Podcast Launch Challenge Now! 👉 https://subscribepage.io/FREE7DayPodcastChallenge 🎁🎙️SALE: Beginners Podcast Course Bundle (Recorded) 👉 https://classbento.com.au/w/7w6s 🎁🎙️SALE: Podcast Mastery 3 Course Bundle (Recorded) 👉 https://classbento.com.au/w/yn8b ** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52 ========================================================== Welcome back to Playing With Perspective - The Suspended Animation Podcast! This one packs a punch if you’ve ever wrestled with where you fit as a leader – or how to lead without losing your identity in the shuffle. Today we welcome the inspiring Mary Wong: keynote speaker, award-winning author, and founder of Optimal Life Solutions. She’s spent over two decades helping leaders ditch the cookie-cutter approach and instead, grow from their individuality. Her toolkit is full: coaching, counselling, business smarts, and a whole lot of heart. And when she’s not lighting up stages or running transformative workshops, you’ll find her encouraging her garden to grow (even if it has other ideas) or doodling up a storm. In this episode, we get into it: - Why Mary chose leadership as her life’s work - The direct link between belonging and performance (spoiler: it's real and it's powerful) - Why embracing your quirks might just be your leadership superpower - What Mary really thinks about personality profiling tools - The small, quiet signs that someone in your team feels out of place - Tools and techniques to help modern leaders claim their space and keep it - Real-world stories of transformation that show her methods in action Mary doesn’t pull punches. She brings honesty, warmth, and lived experience to the mic, sharing everything from deep wisdom to practical takeaways you can start applying today. Whether you're leading a team or leading yourself through a tricky chapter, this episode will meet you where you're at. 🌱 “Belonging isn’t a fluffy HR concept. It’s leadership oxygen.” - Mary Wong Hit play and let this one sink in. Then share it with someone who’s trying to lead with more authenticity and less burnout. Because we don’t need perfect leaders. We need real ones. 📲 Connect with Mary! https://optimalcoaching.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/Optimal.Life.Solutions https://www.linkedin.com/in/marywong-coaching/ 🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast app! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tag us with your thoughts 💥 Subscribe now, share with your team, and keep playing with perspective!

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• Episode 257 - Awaken the Leader Within: Voice, Energy & Soul-Aligned Power! with Grace Najean

  🎁🎙️Start your FREE 7 Day Podcast Launch Challenge Now! 👉 https://subscribepage.io/FREE7DayPodcastChallenge 🎁🎙️SALE: Beginners Podcast Course Bundle (Recorded) 👉 https://classbento.com.au/w/7w6s 🎁🎙️SALE: Podcast Mastery 3 Course Bundle (Recorded) 👉 https://classbento.com.au/w/yn8b ** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52 ========================================================== Welcome back to Playing With Perspective - The Suspended Animation Podcast! This week, we’re unlocking something big: leadership that doesn’t burn you out 💥 Our guest, Grace Najean, brings a powerful mix of soul, science and strategy. She’s the creator of The Soulfluence® Method and has clocked over 5,000 hours of coaching top-tier humans — including a long stint as a Master and Platinum Coach with Tony Robbins. She’s not here to help you hustle harder. Grace is here to show you how to lead with alignment, energy and actual presence. We chat about: 🎤 How your voice and nervous system shape the way you lead 🧠 Breaking free from stress-fuelled success patterns 🌀 What 3D, 4D and 5D leadership looks like (and how to know where you're at) 🧘🏽‍♀️ Getting your mind on board with your soul’s direction 💬 Taming the inner critic and trusting your intuition without second-guessing 🌟 Her method, her journey, and what’s lighting her up right now Grace doesn’t hold back. She shares stories, truths and practical tools for anyone ready to stop performing and start leading from who they truly are. Plus, we dive into her upcoming Masterclass on July 19 and November retreat — these aren’t fluff events. They’re built for transformation, whether you're an executive, entrepreneur or creative ready to shift gears and tap into something deeper. 🔗 Find Grace at: http://www.gracenajean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/grace.najean https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracenajean/ https://www.instagram.com/gracenajean/?hl=en *** November retreat - https://gracenajean.com/retreat/  Don’t miss this one. 🎧 Tune in, subscribe and leave us a review if this episode resonates! Let’s lead different. Let’s lead real.

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• Episode 256 - Your Body is Your Business Partner: The Secret to Sustainable Success! with Sammy Barnett

  💥 This episode is pure gold if you're feeling wired, tired, and a little bit lost in the fast lane. We’re joined by the one and only Sammy Barnett - nutritionist, educator, performer, and all-round nervous system whisperer. =================================================================================== Wanna be a guest on the show? https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52 Start your FREE 7 Day Podcast Launch Challenge Now! https://subscribepage.io/FREE7DayPodcastChallenge =================================================================================== Sammy doesn’t just talk about food. She gets into what your body is really trying to tell you when it throws up symptoms, stalls your motivation, or zaps your energy. Her take? It’s not just about what we eat - it’s about what we absorb. And that goes way beyond kale and protein shakes. Recently named runner-up in the Jamie Oliver Food Awards, Sammy travels the country lighting up rooms with science, sparkle, and sometimes even a costume or two. She’s teaching kids and adults alike how to reconnect with their bodies in a world that’s screaming for our attention 24/7. In this chat, Sammy shares: How her own anxiety hit a breaking point and what her body did to finally grab her attention The sneaky ways modern life hijacks our nervous systems and what that costs us long-term Why she shut down a thriving business and podcast to realign with her true values (spoiler: it changed everything) Five simple but powerful ways you can start listening to your body better - today Why supplements might not be the magic fix you think they are How she brings fun and flair into every one of her science-backed workshops Sammy is bold, honest, and genuinely hilarious. If you’re craving real talk about stress, health, and what it means to build a life and business that doesn’t burn you out, you’re in for a treat 🍏✨ 🎧 Don’t just listen - absorb this one! Your body (and your future self) will thank you. 👇Hit play now, share it with someone who needs to hear this, and make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss a beat. 📲 Learn more about Sammy and her workshops: Site - https://www.nutritionwithsammy.com.au/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/nutritionwithsammy/ LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammy-barnett-nutritionist Insta - https://www.instagram.com/nutritionwithsammy/  email - [email protected]

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• Episode 255 - How to Build a Global Brand and Be In Demand! With Aldwyn Altuney aka The Media Queen!

  Welcome to Episode 255 of Playing With Perspective – The Suspended Animation Podcast! 🎧 =========================================================== ** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52   =========================================================== Today’s episode is a powerful one all about visibility, impact, and becoming unmissable in a noisy world! My guest is the one and only Aldwyn Altuney – aka The Media Queen 👑 Aldwyn is a PR powerhouse, TV host, speaker, photojournalist, best-selling author, and founder of AA Xposé Media – the only PR agency she knows that guarantees mainstream media results! 💥 With over 4 decades in the media game, Aldwyn’s mission is to inspire more good news, elevate voices that need to be heard, and teach people how to build global brands that shine. In this episode, we chat about: 🔹 What it really takes to go from unknown to in-demand 🔹 The mindset shift required to confidently pitch your story to the media🔹 How to amplify your message and get results that matter 🔹 Why spreading positive news can change lives and even save them 🔹 Her incredible work with Animal Action Events 🐾 🔹 The secret sauce to building a media presence you’re proud of We also dive into the fun stuff—comedy, ukuleles, body surfing, and the stories behind her vibrant energy 🌊🎭 🎯 If you’ve ever felt invisible or unsure how to get seen and heard, this episode is your sign. 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review if this episode gave you something to think about! 🌐 Learn more about Aldwyn: Media Queen TV host, speaker, publicist, marketing expert ! 💥 Connect at https://linktr.ee/Aldwyn 

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• Episode 254 - Managing Tough Conversations and Difficult People! with Mark McPherson

  Welcome back to another firecracker of an episode on Playing With Perspective – The Suspended Animation Podcast! 🔥 ============================================================ *** Always looking for fantastic guests for upcoming shows - feel free to buzz me on 0414659800 to chat or 👉 https://www.mixo.io/site/podcast-guest-booking-2fh52   =========================================================== In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the trickiest (but most powerful) skills we can develop in business and in life — how to handle tough conversations and difficult people… and there’s no better guide than the incredible Mark McPherson! 🎯 With over 45 years of hands-on experience, Mark has seen it all. Whether it’s staff tension, frontline drama, or high-stakes workplace conversations, he’s built a proven toolkit to help professionals confidently inform, inspire, and influence — even when the heat is on. 💼💬 Mark is the genius behind the Workplace Performance Blueprint, Agent Provocateur Role-Plays, and Personal Conversation Scripts. His mission? To empower you with real-world, down-to-earth tools that actually work when it comes to navigating challenging conversations and personalities. 🙌 💡 We unpack: - Why "difficult people" are difficult — and how to spot them early - What makes a conversation “tough” (and how to reframe it) - Mark’s 9 Types of Tough Conversations — and how to tackle each one - Powerful mindset shifts and strategies to approach conflict with clarity - The role of scripting in building confidence and staying in control - Real-life success stories from the front lines - And so much more! Whether you're leading a team, dealing with a tricky client, or just want to master the art of calm under pressure — this episode is packed with practical insights you can use immediately! 🎯 👉 Tune in now, take notes, and start showing up stronger in every conversation. 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review if this episode gave you something to think about! Find out more about Mark and his brilliant work here: Website - http://markmcpherson.com.au/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcpherson1/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/BestPracticeBehaviourForBilliantCustomerService  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MarkMcPherson1 

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