Dear 21 Year Old Me - life lessons from leaders

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Shannon Brown We go back in time to 2005 when Shannon turned 21. Shannon reflects on his career in music and what he was doing when he celebrated his 21st! We talk about how he got into music and how he joined The Ten Tenors. What was it like to tour and perform around the world? We discuss how he became a musical director. Shannon talks about working in the arts and leadership lessons he's learned along the way. Shannon reflects on his music to-do list. We ask Shannon what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Shannon at 21 would say to himself now. LinksNSW Schools Spectacular - Go the Distance - YouTube Shannon singing Australian National Anthem Australia Day 2009 - YouTube Anthony Warlow and Philip Quast - Lily's Eyes - YouTube Simon Gleeson and Kane Richardson (another!) Lily's Eyes - YouTube Mahler's Symphony No. 8 - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein 1975 -YouTube Mahler's Symphony No. 9 - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein 1975 - YouTube Mormon Tabernacle Choir - John Rutter - For the Beauty of the Earth - YouTube Shannon Brown - website Shannon Brown - YouTube NSW Talent Development Program The Ten Tenors National Boys' Choir Dear 21 Year Old Me website Jeremy Irvine LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymirvine/ If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Heidi Farren We go back in time to 2014 when Heidi turned 21. Heidi reflects on her career in the tourism industry and how at seven years of age, she knew she wanted to run a business We talk about how she got into tourism and created Altitude Tours What did COVID 19 mean for Heidi's business and what it was like in a tourism region ? We discuss how to "personalise the ordinary and systemise the extraordinary." Heidi talks about building a business and embedding a customer-centric culture We ask Heidi her go-to-places in Queenstown We ask Heidi what she'd say to her 21-year-old self, and what Heidi at 21 would say to herself now. LinksAltitude Tours https://www.altitudetours.co.nz/ Tourism Innovation Group https://tig.co.nz/ Destination Queenstown https://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/ Dear21 Year Old Me website Demand for choc-milk outstrips supply https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/10622246/Demand-for-choc-milk-outstrips-supply Security guards monitor chocolate milkhttps://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/dairy/10648979/Security-guards-monitor-chocolate-milk My Google review of Altitude Tours https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gt45zbF3B5vJqv137 Jeremy Irvine LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymirvine/ If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show! 'Security guards monitor chocolate milk', stuff.co.nz, 22 October 2014

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Ros Cardinal We go back in time to 1989 when Ros turned 21. Ros reflects on her career in the federal public service and how she moved to running her own firm We talk about a critical piece of feedback and what changed Ros's leadership mindset What does AI and its impact mean for leaders? We discuss being your best true self and what that means for leaders and their teams We ask Ros her favourite and least favourite organisational phrases (during which we reference TV show Utopia - the character's name we talk about was Beverley, played by Rebecca Massey) We ask Ros what she'd say to her 21-year-old self, and what Ros at 21 would say to herself now. LinksRos Klein https://www.shapingchange.com.au/ The Resilient Employee (Amazon website) Jeremy Irvine https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymirvine/ Dear21 Year Old Me website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Andrew Klein We go back in time to 1986 when Andrew turned 21. Andrew reflects on his early career and what made him change career direction We talk about the Sydney Olympics and Andrew's involvement Why is 'Survivor' a TV show Andrew loves?! We discuss being genuine and the importance of honesty in challenging situations We ask Andrew what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Andrew at 21 would say to himself now. LinksAndrew Klein https://andrewklein.com.au/ Jeremy Irvine https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymirvine/ Dear21 Year Old Me website You're the Voice original music video If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Andrew Klein We go back in time to 1986 when Andrew turned 21. Andrew reflects on his early career and what made him change career direction We talk about the Sydney Olympics and Andrew's involvement Why is 'Survivor' a TV show Andrew loves?! We discuss being genuine and the importance of honesty in challenging situations We ask Andrew what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Andrew at 21 would say to himself now. Links Andrew Klein https://andrewklein.com.au/ Jeremy Irvine https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymirvine/ Dear21 Year Old Me website You're the Voice original music video If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Sarah Makris We go back in time to 1997 when our guest, Sarah Makris, turned 21. Sarah reflects on her career journey, her drive, and determination. We discuss understanding your brand and the importance of simple, clear communication. Sarah steps back and looks at the contrasts between corporate life and running your own small business. We discuss how Sarah learns from others and the traits of being a good leader. We ask Sarah what she'd say to her 21-year-old self, and what Sarah at 21 would say to himself now. Links www.sarahmakris.com.au https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-makris/ Download a free LinkedIn checklist - https://www.sarahmakris.online/linkedin-checklist-new Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Sarah Makris We go back in time to 1997 when our guest, Sarah Makris, turned 21. Sarah reflects on her career journey, her drive, and determination. We discuss understanding your brand and the importance of simple, clear communication. Sarah steps back and looks at the contrasts between corporate life and running your own small business. We discuss how Sarah learns from others and the traits of being a good leader. We ask Sarah what she'd say to her 21-year-old self, and what Sarah at 21 would say to himself now. Links www.sarahmakris.com.au https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-makris/ Download a free LinkedIn checklist - https://www.sarahmakris.online/linkedin-checklist-new Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest John Bucchino We go back in time to 1972 when our guest, John Bucchino, turned 21, and look at his trip back to the East Coast from California. John reflects on his earliest musical influences and how he began songwriting. We talk about how John's composing evolved, and the importance of humility and being true to himself. John reflects on a critical lesson with an executive and what led to a key track in a Disney movie. John talks about having to let go, the creative process, and being the best you can be.  John reflects on the array of people he's worked with, and having to learn how to collaborate. We ask John what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what John at 21 would say to himself now. Resources and links John Bucchino website John Bucchino store including albums John Bucchino Patreon page John Bucchino on Spotify John Bucchino Facebook fan page Australian Musical Festival May 2024 page   Australian Musical Festival 2024 It's Only Life performance 15 May Patti LuPone with Yo-Yo Ma, John Williams and the Boston Pops - Unexpressed (by John Bucchino) David Campbell Taking the Wheel album (David Campbell official YouTube site) David Campbell Sings John Bucchino album (David Campbell official YouTube site) David Campbell sings John Bucchino - Grateful (Social Family Records official YouTube site) David Campbell sings John Bucchino - extended interview Kane Alexander official site Kane Alexander Different Stages Broadway album Kane Alexander/Simon Gleeson, Lily's Eyes (Kane Alexander official YouTube site) A Peacock Among Pigeons | Boston Gay Men's Chorus Anthony Warlow/Philip Quast, Lily's Eyes (YouTube) Jeremy Irvine - blog on interviewing John Bucchino Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest John Bucchino We go back in time to 1972 when our guest, John Bucchino, turned 21, and look at his trip back to the East Coast from California. John reflects on his earliest musical influences and how he began songwriting. We talk about how John's composing evolved, and the importance of humility and being true to himself. John reflects on a critical lesson with an executive and what led to a key track in a Disney movie. John talks about having to let go, the creative process, and being the best you can be.  John reflects on the array of people he's worked with, and having to learn how to collaborate. We ask John what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what John at 21 would say to himself now. Resources and links John Bucchino website John Bucchino store including albums John Bucchino Patreon page John Bucchino on Spotify John Bucchino Facebook fan page Australian Musical Festival May 2024 page   Australian Musical Festival 2024 It's Only Life performance 15 May Patti LuPone with Yo-Yo Ma, John Williams and the Boston Pops - Unexpressed (by John Bucchino) David Campbell Taking the Wheel album (David Campbell official YouTube site) David Campbell Sings John Bucchino album (David Campbell official YouTube site) David Campbell sings John Bucchino - Grateful (Social Family Records official YouTube site) David Campbell sings John Bucchino - extended interview Kane Alexander official site Kane Alexander Different Stages Broadway album Kane Alexander/Simon Gleeson, Lily's Eyes (Kane Alexander official YouTube site) A Peacock Among Pigeons | Boston Gay Men's Chorus Anthony Warlow/Philip Quast, Lily's Eyes (YouTube) Jeremy Irvine - blog on interviewing John Bucchino Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Garry Pearson OAM We go back in time to 1973 when our guest, Garry Pearson, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Garry reflects on his experiences commencing as a teacher and then moving into executive roles. We talk about how Garry's leadership style has evolved, and the importance of humility.  Garry reflects on a critical early lesson learned. Garry talks about the importance of reflective practice and learning from mistakes. Garry discusses what it was like to receive his Order of Australia Media.  We ask Garry what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Garry at 21 would say to himself now. Resources and links Associations Forum Australasian Association of Society Executives Harvard Program on Negotiation resources Stephen Covey's 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' resources Roger Fisher and William Ury's 'Getting to Yes' Garry's contact details: Mobile: 0419 347 599 / garry.pearson@polgovpro.com.au Check Garry’s LinkedIn profile and articles Alternatively, view his articles on reflective practice, governance, policy, and strategy topics at -https://polgovpro.blog/author/polgov1/ See especially -  https://polgovpro.blog/2019/05/01/what-so-what-and-now-what-your-reflective-practice-guide/ See Garry’s large collection of charts and other resources relating to his work at - https://www.pinterest.com.au/garry3296/ Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Garry Pearson OAM We go back in time to 1973 when our guest, Garry Pearson, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Garry reflects on his experiences commencing as a teacher and then moving into executive roles. We talk about how Garry's leadership style has evolved, and the importance of humility.  Garry reflects on a critical early lesson learned. Garry talks about the importance of reflective practice and learning from mistakes. Garry discusses what it was like to receive his Order of Australia Media.  We ask Garry what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Garry at 21 would say to himself now. Resources and links Associations Forum Australasian Association of Society Executives Harvard Program on Negotiation resources Stephen Covey's 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' resources Roger Fisher and William Ury's 'Getting to Yes' Garry's contact details: Mobile: 0419 347 599 / garry.pearson@polgovpro.com.au Check Garry’s LinkedIn profile and articles Alternatively, view his articles on reflective practice, governance, policy, and strategy topics at -https://polgovpro.blog/author/polgov1/ See especially -  https://polgovpro.blog/2019/05/01/what-so-what-and-now-what-your-reflective-practice-guide/ See Garry’s large collection of charts and other resources relating to his work at - https://www.pinterest.com.au/garry3296/ Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Craig Norenbergs We go back in time to 1989 when our guest, Craig Norenbergs, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Craig reflects on his experiences growing up in Canberra. We talk about how Craig's leadership style has evolved, and the importance of humility.  Craig reflects on how he got his start in the media, driving across two states to try and do so, and how literally a 'break' was the break he needed to get into the media. Craig talks about the day he was at work, the phone rang, and on the other end was Kerry Packer. Craig looks back on his career and his personal leadership lessons, including what it has been like living overseas including in New Zealand. We ask Craig what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Craig at 21 would say to himself now. Mentioned in the show Eddie Norenbergs (Craig's Dad)'s story on how he and his family came to Australia CTC 7 Canberra promo, 1986 TEN Capital News, December 1988 The Breeze, New Zealand radio station promo Scruff Lovely (Canberra band) - Canberra Times article 1994 Craig on Twitter Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Craig Norenbergs We go back in time to 1989 when our guest, Craig Norenbergs, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Craig reflects on his experiences growing up in Canberra. We talk about how Craig's leadership style has evolved, and the importance of humility.  Craig reflects on how he got his start in the media, driving across two states to try and do so, and how literally a 'break' was the break he needed to get into the media. Craig talks about the day he was at work, the phone rang, and on the other end was Kerry Packer. Craig looks back on his career and his personal leadership lessons, including what it has been like living overseas including in New Zealand. We ask Craig what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Craig at 21 would say to himself now. Mentioned in the show Eddie Norenbergs (Craig's Dad)'s story on how he and his family came to Australia CTC 7 Canberra promo, 1986 TEN Capital News, December 1988 The Breeze, New Zealand radio station promo Scruff Lovely (Canberra band) - Canberra Times article 1994 Craig on Twitter Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Michael Manthorpe PSM We go back in time to 1984, when our guest, Michael Manthorpe, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Michael reflects on his experiences growing up in Queensland, and how then he eventually joined the Australian Public Service.   We talk about how Michael's leadership style evolved, and the importance of curiosity.  Michael looks back on his career and his personal leadership lessons from his public service career. We ask Michael what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Michael at 21 would say to himself now. Mentioned in the show Transcript from Michael's comments at an IPAA ACT event, 21 December 2021 Sunday in the Park with George musical cast recording  Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Michael Manthorpe PSM We go back in time to 1984, when our guest, Michael Manthorpe, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Michael reflects on his experiences growing up in Queensland, and how then he eventually joined the Australian Public Service.   We talk about how Michael's leadership style evolved, and the importance of curiosity.  Michael looks back on his career and his personal leadership lessons from his public service career. We ask Michael what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Michael at 21 would say to himself now. Mentioned in the show Transcript from Michael's comments at an IPAA ACT event, 21 December 2021 Sunday in the Park with George musical cast recording  Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Russell Dixon. We go back in time to 1996, when our guest, Russell Dixon, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Russell reflects on his experiences growing up in Dunedin, New Zealand, and then he eventually got involved in the world of entertainment.   We talk about how Russell's leadership style on and off stage has evolved, and Russell and Jeremy share reflections on some of the lessons from a show they were in together.  Russell looks back on his career, including having worked overseas, and his leadership lessons from his time during a two-year show run. Russell talks about his sense of optimism, what he teaches about leadership, and what he's learned along the way. We ask Russell what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Russell at 21 would say to Russell now. Connect with Russell Dixon Russell on LinkedIn Russell's website Russell on Facebook Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Russell Dixon. We go back in time to 1996, when our guest, Russell Dixon, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Russell reflects on his experiences growing up in Dunedin, New Zealand, and then he eventually got involved in the world of entertainment.   We talk about how Russell's leadership style on and off stage has evolved, and Russell and Jeremy share reflections on some of the lessons from a show they were in together.  Russell looks back on his career, including having worked overseas, and his leadership lessons from his time during a two-year show run. Russell talks about his sense of optimism, what he teaches about leadership, and what he's learned along the way. We ask Russell what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Russell at 21 would say to Russell now. Connect with Russell Dixon Russell on LinkedIn Russell's website Russell on Facebook Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Katherine Rich. We go back in time to 1988, when our guest, Katherine Rich, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Katherine reflects on her experiences growing up in Dunedin, New Zealand, and then how she eventually got involved in politics.   We talk about how Katherine approached some significant public policy debates during her time in Parliament and how she stayed true to her principles. Katherine looks back on her parliamentary career, including being a mother in Parliament, and her leadership lessons from her time during Parliament and since then as an industry association CEO. Katherine talks about her mentors, her inspirations, and what she's learned along the way, and why she went back and did more study. We ask Katherine what she'd say to her 21-year-old self, and what Katherine at 21 would say to Katherine now. Mentioned in the show  New Zealand Herald 2008 piece on Katherine (article) Pravda Cafe (website) How are New Zealand MPs elected (website) Katherine's rollerskating account (see she_speeds on Instagram) Connect with Katherine Rich Katherine on Twitter Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Katherine Rich. We go back in time to 1988, when our guest, Katherine Rich, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Katherine reflects on her experiences growing up in Dunedin, New Zealand, and then how she eventually got involved in politics.   We talk about how Katherine approached some significant public policy debates during her time in Parliament and how she stayed true to her principles. Katherine looks back on her parliamentary career, including being a mother in Parliament, and her leadership lessons from her time during Parliament and since then as an industry association CEO. Katherine talks about her mentors, her inspirations, and what she's learned along the way, and why she went back and did more study. We ask Katherine what she'd say to her 21-year-old self, and what Katherine at 21 would say to Katherine now. Mentioned in the show  New Zealand Herald 2008 piece on Katherine (article) Pravda Cafe (website) How are New Zealand MPs elected (website) Katherine's rollerskating account (see she_speeds on Instagram) Connect with Katherine Rich Katherine on Twitter Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

Send us a text In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Doug Weller. We go back in time to 1977, when our guest, Doug Weller, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then. Doug reflects on his experiences growing up in Queensland, and how he took some chances that came his way and ended up in regional radio.    We talk about how Doug backed himself and forged a career in journalism including as a foreign correspondent and his time reporting from the US during a period of profound change. Doug looks back on his life and the decisions he's made that have changed his - and his family's life - including welcoming his two great children and guiding them as they've grown. Doug talks about sticking to his principles, being true to yourself, and what he's learned along the way professionally and personally.  We ask Doug what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Doug at 21 would say to Doug now. Mentioned in the show  Doug presenting ABC Victoria 7pm TV news bulletin (YouTube) Connect with Doug Weller Corporate Media Services' bio of Doug Doug Weller (LinkedIn)   Doug Weller (Twitter)  Dear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!