//podcastplus.net/feed/ordinary-people-extraordinary-connections-podcast~af813ea9 Do you sometimes wish you had more inner-strength to get through the day? Do you ever find yourself feeling overly worried or anxious about an upcoming meeting, conversation or event? Do you want to increase your resilience bank? If you've answered yes then this is the podcast for you. Join us for discussions on how to put your fortitude to work for you. Leanne brings her experience as a small business mental health advocate to the table and John shares his years of knowledge working as a Lifeline trainer and counsellor. Our discussions might help you at work; or managing a business; living with others at home or just plain getting through the day. You're always welcome to pull up a chair and join us at our table. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:32:22 +0000 https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/7372f129-df8b-4c49-9531-b034001ed78b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d This is the final episode of Season 2 (sob!). We thought it timely to sum up some of the fantastic mental health support and resources available to all of us. Ever wondered what it might be like to call Lifeline? In this episode we go through a sample call and talk about what it’s like to call them for some support. Did you know you can call them and put them on speaker to help you talk to a friend who might need some support? This is a terrific idea if you are unsure of how to help them otherwise. We talk about how this works in this episode. We also talk about resources you can tap into if you’d like to do some training to learn how to help others in need. Check out: SafeTalk https://www.livingworks.com.au/programs/safetalk/   Assist https://www.livingworks.com.au/programs/asist/   Mental Health First Aid https://mhfa.com.au/   We talk about mental health resource specifically for the small business sector. Check out: New Access: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-... Mon, 03 Jul 2023 01:55:15 +0000 https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/7372f129-df8b-4c49-9531-b034001ed78b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/0294e8b5-baf2-4b8d-9ece-b01800109bc0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d This week we’re talking about power at work. Not the Dr Evil kind of power but role that personal power plays in working well. Leanne talks about what happens to help employees to enjoy work and then looks at how that might work for micro-business owners. “The more equal I feel I am with others the less stress and anxiety I will feel”, Leanne says. We talk about identifying the key indicators in your business that make you feel powerful and not dependent on others. This is a very new and innovative way to look at stress management in a micro-business or sole-trader workplace. Remember, this podcast is not a medical or psychological service. If you need urgent support please contact any of the services listed below: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 65 94 67 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 01:02:10 +0000 https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/0294e8b5-baf2-4b8d-9ece-b01800109bc0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/847179c6-140b-46cc-b26c-b01101856f84/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d Probably the best episode we have produced all season. This one is not to be missed because we talk about a very powerful way to reduce stress, reduce impulsive responses when we feel hurt and become mindful of our triggers in life. This is a great discussion about gap-hunting. Recognising when we feel triggered, taking a moment to tell ourselves why it is happening and then use our inner-wisdom to choose the most appropriate response at the time. Gap-hunting is a process we can all learn and it’s a self-loving tool that gets easier to do with practice. John shares some wonderful tips on how you can become a gap-hunter, and the importance of being kind to yourself through the process. Leanne talked about the work of Viktor Frankl and his book – ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’, you can order it from www.constantreader.com.au . She also talked about the work of Dr Libby Weaver – www.drlibby.com Remember, this podcast is not a medical or psychological service. If you need urgent support pl... Mon, 29 May 2023 23:40:01 +0000 https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/847179c6-140b-46cc-b26c-b01101856f84/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/145f2065-fb50-4d5d-ae13-b00a0046dad1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d “Be the energy you want to bring into the room.” Jill Bolte-Taylor. Okay…this week we ramble a bit… we’re chatting about positivity. We talk about what it might be and why we often miss it in a day. We look at breaking old habitual thinking and overcoming negativity bias. We can often miss the positive when we become so used to facing the negative. Worse still – we can externalize the blame for being negative when we’re only one thought away from change. We discuss how to increase positivity in your day (without going overboard and having it become a toxic trait!). Of course, we find the time to have a bit of a laugh along the way too. Remember, this podcast is not a medical or psychological service. If you need urgent support please contact any of the services listed below: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 65 94 67 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Mon, 22 May 2023 04:20:14 +0000 https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/145f2065-fb50-4d5d-ae13-b00a0046dad1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/760ae618-a56a-466f-8417-afee00806514/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d This week is HUGE! We cover the secret to reducing stress when you are a small business owner and it’s got nothing to do with yoga, fruit bowls, lavender or walks. The week we’re talking about the ultimate method to bust stress at work. It’s all about the practical and applied elements of running and owning a small business. We’re not afraid to go there. We get down and dirty and honest. Forget mission statements. Forget developing products. Forget hiring staff. They are all the easy bits of business ownership. Roll up your sleeves and join us as we talk about how selling your most profitable product to your most profitable customer is the best way to reduce stress at work. If you can do that you’ll sleep better at night. Once again, we also talk about the FREE resources out there to help you run your business or get support when you need it. This includes: New Access For Small Business Owners: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health- coaching/newaccess-for-s... Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:49:07 +0000 https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/760ae618-a56a-466f-8417-afee00806514/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/760ae618-a56a-466f-8417-afee00806514/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d This week is HUGE! We cover the secret to reducing stress when you are a small business owner and it’s got nothing to do with yoga, fruit bowls, lavender or walks. The week we’re talking about the ultimate method to bust stress at work. It’s all about the practical and applied elements of running and owning a small business. We’re not afraid to go there. We get down and dirty and honest. Forget mission statements. Forget developing products. Forget hiring staff. They are all the easy bits of business ownership. Roll up your sleeves and join us as we talk about how selling your most profitable product to your most profitable customer is the best way to reduce stress at work. If you can do that you’ll sleep better at night. Once again, we also talk about the FREE resources out there to help you run your business or get support when you need it. This includes: New Access For Small Business Owners: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health- coaching/newaccess-for-s... Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:49:07 +0000 https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/760ae618-a56a-466f-8417-afee00806514/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/92c05bd8-157e-4461-8de2-afe0006d1626/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d We start the week continuing our conversation from Episode 6 – the importance of value alignment at work. We’re also talking about ‘wisdom’ this week. What makes us wise? Why is it important to remember your wisdom at work? It’s important use what we’ve learned as we move forward. Sometimes this is forgotten if we’re stuck in old habits or ways of thinking that are so familiar from years gone by. John talks about how confidence, self-belief or stress can affect our memory of being wise and feeling able to make new, informed choices. Leanne plods on with a galloping story about her horse days. Finally, we discuss the advantages we have in micro-business when it comes to corporate memory. Remembering how we have dealt with challenges in the past can help us be more resilient for future situations. Remember, this podcast is not a medical or psychological service. If you need urgent support please contact any of the services listed below: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 ... Mon, 10 Apr 2023 06:39:52 +0000 https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/92c05bd8-157e-4461-8de2-afe0006d1626/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/92c05bd8-157e-4461-8de2-afe0006d1626/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d We start the week continuing our conversation from Episode 6 – the importance of value alignment at work. We’re also talking about ‘wisdom’ this week. What makes us wise? Why is it important to remember your wisdom at work? It’s important use what we’ve learned as we move forward. Sometimes this is forgotten if we’re stuck in old habits or ways of thinking that are so familiar from years gone by. John talks about how confidence, self-belief or stress can affect our memory of being wise and feeling able to make new, informed choices. Leanne plods on with a galloping story about her horse days. Finally, we discuss the advantages we have in micro-business when it comes to corporate memory. Remembering how we have dealt with challenges in the past can help us be more resilient for future situations. Remember, this podcast is not a medical or psychological service. If you need urgent support please contact any of the services listed below: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 ... Mon, 10 Apr 2023 06:39:52 +0000 https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/92c05bd8-157e-4461-8de2-afe0006d1626/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/b2496076-f090-4561-a5ec-afd9005bf226/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d This week we’re talking about why small business owners hate writing down plans. We all know they are important but when it comes to actually committing to plans on paper, many of us hate the process. Why? Research shows that business owners who plan their growth are less stressed and more successful. But we still hate doing it! This week we talk about why that might be the case. We talk about how important it is to align personal values to business values. We share how planning helps to articulate your intentions but this doesn’t have to be public, you can keep plans private and change them at any time. John shares his experience of keeping things private… We refer back to our goal setting episode in Season 1. If you want to check it out, it was Episode 22. Remember, this podcast is not a medical or psychological service. If you need urgent support please contact any of the services listed below: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 65 94 67 ... Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:36:01 +0000 https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/b2496076-f090-4561-a5ec-afd9005bf226/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/b2496076-f090-4561-a5ec-afd9005bf226/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d This week we’re talking about why small business owners hate writing down plans. We all know they are important but when it comes to actually committing to plans on paper, many of us hate the process. Why? Research shows that business owners who plan their growth are less stressed and more successful. But we still hate doing it! This week we talk about why that might be the case. We talk about how important it is to align personal values to business values. We share how planning helps to articulate your intentions but this doesn’t have to be public, you can keep plans private and change them at any time. John shares his experience of keeping things private… We refer back to our goal setting episode in Season 1. If you want to check it out, it was Episode 22. Remember, this podcast is not a medical or psychological service. If you need urgent support please contact any of the services listed below: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 65 94 67 ... Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:36:01 +0000 https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/edd21945-32ec-4671-8084-a672002c4669/dba46acd-b387-4058-8d1f-a6720033e868/b2496076-f090-4561-a5ec-afd9005bf226/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=3afc245d-3435-4d03-b2e5-a67200379b5d