Best Learning with Leong Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 91 Don Watson on the power of words, political speechwriting and where to from Trump. 59:43

24d ago59:43

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Don Watson has spent a lifetime listening closely - to the language of politics, power, persuasion and all the spaces in between. A historian, author and master of the written word, he is perhaps best known as the speechwriter behind some of Australia’s most unforgettable words - including the iconic Redfern Speech, delivered by then-Prime Minister…

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Ep. 90 Julia Banks on boys' clubs, Trumpist politics and personal power. 47:55

1M ago47:55

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Politics is the stuff of Shakespeare. Acts of revenge, personal sabotage, falls from grace and epic power struggles have always pushed politicians in and out of public favour. As Australia heads toward a federal election, in our own political landscape we see the high drama of campaign theatre play out against the global backdrop and twisted plot o…

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Season 2 | Episode 3 - Ray Macklem Shares WHAT KEEPS HIM UP AT NIGHT... 54:24

2M ago54:24

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Special guest, Ray Macklem from Nest Mortgage, SHARES his outlook on real estate, the economy, and Canada's growth in 2025. He also SCARES us with what keeps him up at night! Do we TRUST his predictions? The SUBJECT FREE Podcast A light-hearted, AWARD WINNING podcast with four experienced agents (featuring special guests from around the globe) shar…

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Season 2 | Episode 2 - Eddie Lack (Vancouver Canuck Alum) Revisits His Career & What He's Doing NOW... 45:52

4M ago45:52

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Special guest and Vancouver ICON, Eddie Lack, revisits his time with the Vancouver Canucks, shares what he's been up to lately, and dives into what is making his new career a HUGE SUCCESS!! The SUBJECT FREE Podcast A light-hearted, AWARD WINNING podcast with four experienced agents (featuring special guests from around the globe) sharing real life …

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S2 E6 RUSSIA - Ivan & Polina - Ukraine War, non-students drafted, study, family, the snow! 26:44

5M ago26:44

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In Russia, all men between the ages of 18 and 30 can be called up to serve in the army for a year, unless they are studying or in specific lines of work. In this week’s podcast I speak to Ivan and Polina both from Russia but studying away in Spain and Bulgaria. Ivan is of the age where he could be drafted, this was one of the reasons he, like many …

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S2 E5 INDIA - Nila and Abhishek - change, language, food, study, stereotypes 24:45

5M ago24:45

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How will your choice of study effect change? In this episode we go to India and speak to Nila from Calcutta and Abhishek from New Delhi. Both talk about their country’s rich culture but also how different the place is, from language to food, religion to politics and study culture. Nila is studying English Literature, and she would like to focus on …

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S2 E4 SINGAPORE, INDONESIA - Mei Si and Yuvander - introverted students, falling ill studying abroad, 'fake it till you make it' 24:12

5M ago24:12

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What happens if you become seriously ill while studying abroad? In this week’s podcast we speak to Yuvander, from Indonesia but while studying in the UK was rushed to hospital with a major brain injury. We talk about the support he got from his university and how friends can step in to help in the interim. We also speak to Mei-Si, who is from Singa…

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S2 E3 MEXICO - Frida and Renee - public and private school, dangerous professions, student protests 25:38

5M ago25:38

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For many students, choosing a career path can depend on how much you love it, how much money you earn and where you can work. In Mexico, students also have to consider how safe it is. Mexico is one of the most dangerous places to be a journalist and a lawyer, with over 150 journalists killed since 1994. In today’s podcast we speak to students Frida…

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S2 E2 SWITZERLAND - Lara and Enya - Early entrance exams, part-time jobs, no mustard please! 21:54

5M ago21:54

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Deciding if University is for you is a big decision but in Switzerland you must make that choice at the age of 12! Also, most jobs in the country require a level of study to get into them. In this episode we hear from two friends, Lara and Enya. Lara is training to be a teacher, and Enya is studying geography but is still unsure of what she wants o…

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S2 E1 USA - Liz and Maddie - Kindness, career choices and student life in the USA 27:58

6M ago27:58

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Have you ever wondered if University in the USA is exactly like the movies? In the first episode of a brand new series of Student Life Unplugged, we find out! This week we speak to twin sisters Liz and Maddie who are in their final year studying Multimedia Communications at Marywood University in Pennsylvania. As well as full time students, Maddie …

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Breakthrough in Life by Loving the ‘F’ word | Berwin Leong 51:50

6M ago51:50

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In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into a topic that many find uncomfortable to discuss - the 'F' word. We're talking about a four-letter word that often hinders our progress in various aspects of life. Join Berwin to explore how embracing this 'F' word can actually transform your life for the better. Journey through his personal experienc…

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Season 2 I Episode 1 - Lindsey Jo Shares Her SECRET SAUCE and Gets VULNERABLE... 43:31

6M ago43:31

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Special guest & real estate social influencer, Lindsey Jo, shares her secrets to success, how she empowers women through vulnerability, and who helped catapult her career to SUPERSTARDOM!!! The SUBJECT FREE Podcast A light-hearted, AWARD WINNING podcast with four experienced agents (featuring special guests from around the globe) sharing real life …

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Ep. 89 Sarah Grynberg on shedding skins, letting old friends go and finding greatness. 53:17

8M ago53:17

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Annus horribilis is a Latin phrase that means "horrible year". It’s the antithesis of annus mirabilis which means "wonderful year". Of course years don’t exist in those binaries but we all know that some years are better than others: some are defined by greatness, and others we just can’t wait to see the back of. As this episode goes to air, Mads s…

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Ep. 88 Stan Grant on life post-Voice To Parliament, lament and writing beauty into the world. 1:04:21

8M ago1:04:21

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Stan Grant is a man of remarkable intellect, profound story and deep faith. On a late winter's afternoon recently, I meet Stan in a moment when he is on a difficult journey through a kind of lament - deeply contemplating the three big disciplines that have steeled his extraordinary life and work - physics, philosophy and theology. Stan says since t…

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Episode 11 - The Property Brothers in Law DON'T give two $#!+$ what people THINK... 40:47

11M ago40:47

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Special guests & real estate social media influencers, the PROPERTY BROTHERS IN LAW (Michael & Ryan), discuss how they got into real estate, the evolution of their content, their bond, and why ther are so SUCCESSFUL!!! Brought to you by Legacy Coffee Canada HOSTS Alan Calimbas - @vancity4sale Adam Graham - @vancouveradam.re GUESTS Property Brothers…

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S1 E6 UK - Ivy and Harrison - Study support, career choices and university decisions. 20:02

11M ago20:02

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Is university my only option? What happens if I don’t get into uni? In this episode, we go to the UK and speak to Harrison and Ivy, who are both studying A-levels. A-levels are the final two years of study after formal education. They allow a certain freedom where students pick specific subjects and independent study is encouraged. Harrison wants t…

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S1 E5 Malaysia, Singapore, Australia - Bel, Tiffany, May Ann and Ryan - Gap year, internships, parents and university applications 22:49

11M ago22:49

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Will taking a gap year impact my studies? Are gap years the best thing to do? What should I do in my gap year? In this episode Leong speaks to Bel, Tiffany, Ryan, and May Ann, who are all members of his extended family. Bel and Tiff are sisters living in Perth, Australia, May Ann is in Singapore and Ryan is living in Malaysia and applying to study …

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Ep. 87 Damian Chaparro on swapping a corporate job for a slower pace of life, founding a health retreat and honouring the reset. 55:03

11M ago55:03

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When you think of a health retreat, I wonder what thoughts and feelings come to mind? Yoga with a monk on a mountain, people healing their deepest wounds around grief, illness or weight issues, or perhaps it’s images of Nicole Kidman in 9 Perfect Strangers as depicted in the book and movie? I’ve attended countless retreats in Australia and overseas…

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S1 E4 Georgia - Diana and Kristine - Fact-based education and studying overseas in Bulgaria and Italy 22:21

11M ago22:21

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Should I consider studying abroad? What are the benefits of studying abroad? Is studying abroad worth it? Diana and Kristine are from Georgia (the country) but decided to go abroad to study and are living in Hungary and Italy. Diana is studying media and communications in Budapest but wants to use her knowledge and experience of other countries to …

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S1 E3 Philippines - Nica and Jerica - Language and culture studying in Japan. 22:57

11M ago22:57

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Studying in a different country can be challenging but when the language is totally foreign, it can present huge difficulties. Nica and Jerica are both from the Philippines but are studying in Japan. Nica moved there with her family when she was still in school, Jerica chose to go there as part of her university's foreign exchange programme. Japan …

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S1 E2 Singapore, Malaysia - Al, Chern Han and Hans - Studying at home, and abroad in the UK, Germany. 28:09

12M ago28:09

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Whether you are moving away to study or going to your local college the one thing you will all have in common is making new friends. This change in social situations can be exciting but also nerve wrecking. Will it be easy to make new friends? Will they like me for who I am? Will I have to change? In this episode we hear from Hans, Al and Chern Han…

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Episode 10 - Amy Leong & Crystal Quan WARN us that The SILVER TSUNAMI is COMING!!!... 44:36

12M ago44:36

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Special guests, SUPER Realtors Amy Leong and Crystal Quan, discuss the SILVER TSUNAMI, other areas to WISELY INVEST in Real Estate, and how other cities stack-up against Vancouver!!! Brought to you by Legacy Coffee Canada HOSTS Alan Calimbas - @vancity4sale Adam Graham - @vancouveradam.re GUESTS Amy Leong - @amyamzz Crystal Quan - @crystalquan.real…

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S1 E1 UK - Ella and Leila - School and exams in the UK and Spain, and transition to university. 22:47

12M ago22:47

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Will my life change when I leave school? Will I lose my friends? Is University really difficult? These are some of the questions many students in their final years of school ask. The move from school to university can be very daunting, full of excitement but also worry. In this episode we look at this transition and speak to Ella and Leila who are …

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Ep. 86 Jo Stanley on women in media, comedy as catharsis and the case for vulvas. 58:51

12M ago58:51

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If you’ve turned on the radio lately, have you ever sat back to listen to who’s telling the stories? Current data shows that only 27 per cent of radio hosts are women, female experts are quoted just 34 per cent of the time and - here’s the clanger - NINETY PER CENT of radio voices of people aged over 45 are in fact - men. Yep. NINETY per cent. Why …

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Student Life Unplugged Trailer 2:12

1y ago2:12

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Student Life Unplugged is a brand new podcast series where young people from around the world share their experiences in navigating student life. From Europe to Japan, Australia to Malaysia, young people exchange experiences and offer advice to each other on all aspects of their lives. In this series we uncover where the pressure to achieve actuall…

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Ep. 85 Corrie Perkin on the Fourth Estate, storytelling and why words do matter. 45:59

1y ago45:59

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It was the poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou who once said ‘there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you’. Stories are what help us make sense of the world around us and of ourselves, of great tragedies and fates and fortunes, of buried histories and mysteries, of the untold secrets and human essence of things. Journa…

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Episode 9 - Has Thomas of REITIUM SOLVED Housing Affordability?... 43:36

1y ago43:36

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Special guest, Thomas Park from Reitium (tech platform enabling fractional ownership for investment properties for as low as $100), discusses how his company came to fruition, what problems his technology solves, why this is beneficial for EVERYBODY, and how his company is giving-back!!! Brought to you by Legacy Coffee Canada HOSTS Alan Calimbas - …

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Ep 84. Dr Meg Jay on rethinking your twenties, why this decade isn't necessarily "the best years of your life" and thriving through skills not pills. 55:45

1y ago55:45

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Being a young person in your 20s is a complicated and challenging time. Whether you’re living through this decade of your life now, or you’re a parent to a twenty something, you likely already know that the 20s are the most uncertain decade of life. In this episode, we talk to the always compassionate and wise Dr Meg Jay, a developmental clinical p…

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Ep 83. Grace Tame on social justice, human connection and sharing our pain. 1:01:34

1y ago1:01:34

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Grace Tame is a name that needs little introduction, but that doesn’t mean you know Grace - or indeed her story - on her own terms. Catapulted into the spotlight as 'Australian of the Year' in 2021, Grace stepped squarely into the public eye and became a powerful catalyst for a tidal wave of conversation, action and policy change for survivor-victi…

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Finding Your Way Out of the State of Feeling Lost | Berwin Leong 46:52

1y ago46:52

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Explore what feeling lost entails, the challenges it presents, and learn practical steps to reignite your or your loved ones' passion for learning and find direction in life.By Berwin Leong

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Welcome to Our Ways 1:59

1y ago1:59

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Join Berwin to be a student of life, starting from 28 Mar, learning and absorbing the wisdom embedded in the ways of others and embarking on the journey of becoming a more authentic, better, and greater version of ourselves! Living our life to the fullest in OUR WAYS.By Berwin Leong

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Episode 8 - From Breaking BARRIERS to BURNOUT... 43:00

1y ago43:00

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A look at what how our hosts break the barriers of traditional real estate marketing and their seller's opinions. Also, why most agents burnout, who it affects, and how to keep your clients happy while maintaining some sort of balance. Brought to you by Legacy Coffee Canada HOSTS Alan Calimbas - @vancity4sale Adam Graham - @vancouveradam.re Vivian …

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Ep. 82 Cat Bohannon on the science of sex, why men have nipples and how the female body drove 200 million years of human evolution. 58:26

1y ago58:26

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Over the Summer I spent countless hours deep in the pages of a remarkable book called Eve: How The Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution. The book is written by the very entertaining scholar, researcher and poet Cat Bohannon, and it's making very big waves across the world right now. The book is an epic story and sweeping scientifi…

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Episode 7 - Will 2024 Be HOT??? Who SURVIVE'S until then... 43:32

1y ago43:32

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A look at how each of our businesses dealt with the slow down in 2023, forecasting 2024, who SURVIVE'S a CHALLENGING market? Brought to you by Legacy Coffee Canada HOSTS Alan Calimbas - @vancity4sale Adam Graham - @vancouveradam.re Vivian Yu - @vivianyurealty Matt Cain - @mr_mattcain www.thesubjectfreepodcast.com…

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Ep. 81 Cath Mahoney on over-sharing, a high-profile divorce, career change insights and coming back to self. 49:06

1y ago49:06

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When you google Catherine Mahoney, the first thing it says is Andrew John’s ex-wife. But as I know nothing about the NRL or his career as one of Australia’s biggest sports stars, this isn’t what led me to invite Cath to join us on Human Cogs. Cath is an ex-publicist, writer, podcaster, talented creative, and had me rollicking on the floor with laug…

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Episode 6 - Alex Dunbar predicts the FUTURE and TELLS YOU what makes Real Broker different... 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

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Special guest, Alex Dunbar from Client First Collective (and TikTok master at Real Broker), re-caps the ONE REAL RISE CONFERENCE, discusses what makes REAL BROKER different from others, and predicts what will happen in the Vancouver real estate market in 2024! Brought to you by Legacy Coffee Canada HOSTS Alan Calimbas - @vancity4sale Adam Graham - …

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Episode 5 - Celeste Ziegler dives into how SUCCESS just follows her, regardless of what she does... 53:15

1+ y ago53:15

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Special guest, super REALTOR/ACTRESS/MODEL Celeste Ziegler (star of TV shows UPLOAD & SHORESY), gives us a glimpse of her glamourous life behind the camera, her transition into real estate, real estate reality vs reality TV, and why she is so successful in EVERYTHING she touches!!! Brought to you by Legacy Coffee Canada HOSTS Alan Calimbas - @vanci…

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Ep. 80 Rachelle Unreich on mothers and daughters, fate and the goodness of people. 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

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How are you going with the state of the world right now? Wars and violence continue to rage, hate and abuse fill social media feeds, and an escalation of ideological conflict is causing uncertainty and division in our politics, in our communities and at our dinner tables. It can make you lose a little faith in the world ... wonder if humanity will …

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Episode 4 - Kristin From reAngle Discusses Going VIRAL, Humanizing Homes, and A.I. Infiltration... 43:23

1+ y ago43:23

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Special guest, Kristin from reAngle (Vancouver's BEST real estate marketing company), discusses the pros & cons of their reel going absolutely VIRAL to the point that political parties leverage their content for their campaigns! Also, what makes good marketing, who's doing it best, and what the future holds? Brought to you by Legacy Coffee Canada H…

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Ep. 79 Kate Legge on infidelity, extramarital affairs and how we become who we are. 56:50

1+ y ago56:50

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“Affairs are a little like childbirth. Someone is always having one somewhere, usually right under the nose of a spouse because nobody knows everything that happens inside a marriage, not even the people in it.” Award-winning author and journalist Kate Legge has chronicled social and political affairs and other people’s stories since the 1980s. But…

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Episode 3 - New Sponsor, Cutting Commissions, and How the Government Deals... 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

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A look at who is now sponsoring The Subject Free Podcast and why we NEVER shut up!!! Also, undercutting the competition and the constant mistakes the Canadian Government makes when it comes to the housing market. Brought to you by Legacy Coffee Canada HOSTS Alan Calimbas - @vancity4sale Adam Graham - @vancouveradam.re Vivian Yu - @vivianyurealty Ma…

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Ep 78. Michael Bunting on mindful leadership, owning our shadow self and the power of being vulnerable on LinkedIn. 1:08:35

1+ y ago1:08:35

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We’re all familiar with the idea of mindfulness and leadership and most of us would have some preconceived ideas about what each of these terms mean. So what happens when the two constructs collide at the deepest level? And what does mindful leadership mean for the leader, the team, the organisation and the bottom line? Michael Bunting is a keynote…

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Ep. 77 Thomas Mayo on The Voice To Parliament and why you need to be informed. 32:52

1+ y ago32:52

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Over recent weeks we’ve all watched and listened to the debate over 'The Voice to Parliament' play out in the media, at dinner tables and in the public sphere. Conversations have caught fire and it seems that a lot of confusion has got in the way of the facts. This is partly because right-wing hardliners have deliberately launched misinformation an…

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Ep. 76 Dr Lucy Hone on the three secrets of resilient people, navigating unbearable grief and coping with loss. 55:27

1+ y ago55:27

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A quick google search shows that almost 8 hundred million people have searched for the term resilience and close to 5 hundred million have searched for the term grief. However, far less frequently, and perhaps somewhat surprisingly, have the two concepts collided. Dr Lucy Hone is a best-selling author, speaker and award-winning academic researcher …

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Episode 2 - Public vs Private... 46:17

1+ y ago46:17

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A look at why some agents stay private on social media while others are blatantly public with their business. Pros, cons, and pitfalls. Which agent or brand are you? HOSTS Alan Calimbas - @vancity4sale Adam Graham - @vancouveradam.re Vivian Yu - @vivianyurealty Matt Cain - @mr_mattcain www.thesubjectfreepodcast.com…

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Ep. 75 Kerri Sackville on the power of solitude, tips for turning inward and the great cost of avoiding ourselves. 55:34

1+ y ago55:34

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Kerri Sackville is a writer and columnist for Sunday Life magazine in The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She’s also the author of five books, including her most recent, The Secret Life of You – How a Bit of Alone Time Can Change your Life, Relationships, and Maybe the World! Now, those listeners who know me well, know that even though I’m endle…

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Episode 1 - Who We Are, Where We Came From and Why We Got In... 48:18

2y ago48:18

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The SUBJECT FREE Podcast is an unfiltered, “real” look at what goes on behind the scenes in Real Estate with four diverse agents in the field! A look at where the four of us came from, what our businesses are today, and what we would teach our younger selves starting in the biz. HOSTS Alan Calimbas - @vancity4sale Adam Graham - @vancouveradam.re Vi…

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Ep. 74 Ange Harbinson on the impact of ending a marriage, pathways to separation and how to create a healthier divorce. 43:03

2y ago43:03

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Ange Harbinson is an entrepreneur, tech and innovation trailblazer, digital strategist, and lover of all things data! In 2019, when she was still the Managing Director of Thirst Creative, a marketing, design and digital agency she co-founded with her husband, Ange saw a gap in the market for online resources to support people going through separati…

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S5 Ep10 A unique journey with universal learnings: an interview with Kasey 56:23

2y ago56:23

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In this episode Kasey joins to discuss the intersection of recovery, transitioning and reframing identity. While Kasey's journey is unique, there are universal lessons that can be gleaned from her experience.

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S5 Ep9 The Generation Gap : Life lessons with Marie Campion 58:06

2y ago58:06

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Recently Marie shared something quite vulnerable on her social media, which as her daughter, took me by surprise. I wanted to place Mam in the hot seat for this week, and dig a little deeper into the motivation behind the post. It is so important to learn from one another. I have no doubt that anyone who listens to this episode will come away with …

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