The Kofkin Bond's Podcast

187 - Skills for Life with Dr Lillian Nejad

In this episode, we have the honor of hosting Dr. Lillian Nejad, a highly experienced clinical psychologist and author passionate about improving mental health and well-being. With a career spanning 25 years, Dr. Lillian Nejad has worked in various settings, including public mental health services, universities, private practice, and community and corporate organisations.

Driven to make psychological support more accessible, Dr. Lillian Nejad founded "Skills for Life," an initiative that offers science-backed courses, workshops, and coaching to empower individuals in reducing anxiety, managing stress, and creating a balanced and contented life. She believes everyone deserves access to effective strategies and skills to enhance mental health, resilience, and confidence.

Join us as we delve into this captivating conversation, filled with valuable knowledge and inspiring anecdotes from Dr. Lillian Nejad extensive experience. Get ready to gain the skills you need to enhance your mental well-being, reduce stress, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.

 

Here are some links that you may find helpful:

 

Skills for Life—anxiety, stress and sleep courses

www.drlilliannejad.com

Contain Your Brain—worry app

www.containyourbrain.com

Spotify: Free relaxation & mindfulness collections

Practical Mindfulness: Come to Your Senses: Brief exercises focussed on your senses

Find Your Calm: Relaxation & Mindfulness Techniques: Variety of techniques to reduce stress

186 - The Leading Edge with Ana Reed

Join us as we dive into the minds of trailblazers, innovators, and visionaries who are pushing the boundaries of leadership. In this episode, we feature Ana Reed, a CEO, executive advisor, and award-winning entrepreneur. 

Uncover Ana's remarkable journey—from a multicultural Australian upbringing to working with top CEOs across six continents. Explore her passion for human performance and its connection to effective leadership. 

Get ready to be inspired as Ana shares her groundbreaking insights on purpose-driven leadership, sustainability, and creating exponential change within companies. 

Tune in and unlock the secrets to personal and professional transformation. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that will challenge your perspective and ignite your drive for success!

185 - Standing Up with Jaynaya Winmar

In this week's podcast Jamie and Tony sit down with Jaynaya Winmar. Jaynaya is proud Noongar/Balladong woman from Quairading in the wheatbelt region of Western Australia. She is an esteemed advocate and changemaker who has dedicated her life to fighting for justice, sustainability, and the rights of indigenous communities.

Hailing from a background rich in indigenous heritage, Jaynaya's experiences and upbringing have shaped her commitment to addressing the pressing issues of our time. Jaynaya's journey has been marked by countless achievements and impactful moments. From organising grassroots campaigns to engaging with governments and corporations, she has consistently fought to ensure that the voices of indigenous communities are heard and respected. Her tireless efforts have resulted in significant positive change, inspiring others to join the fight for a sustainable and equitable future.

In this thought-provoking episode, we'll explore the challenges Jaynaya faces as an indigenous leader, the strategies she employs to effect change, and the success stories that have emerged from her work. We'll also gain insights into the importance of education and allyship, as well as her vision for the future.

184 - Tough Love with Peter Lyndon-James

We had the incredible opportunity to host Peter Lyndon-James on our podcast for an honest and heartfelt conversation. 

Peter shares his journey from a troubled childhood to founding Shalom House, a highly respected non-profit organization in Western Australia. Accredited against the Alcohol and Other Drug Human Services Standard, Shalom House provides life-changing support to those struggling with addiction.

In our podcast, Peter speaks candidly and with raw emotion about his battles with crime, drug addiction, and imprisonment, eventually bringing him to his lowest point. But at this darkest moment, he discovered the power of faith, determination, and resilience, ultimately turning his life around. and his ongoing mission to change lives at Shalom House.  It's a story that will inspire and offer a fresh perspective for us 'geeks.'

Peter Lyndon-James' remarkable story serves as a testament to the transformative power of hope and redemption. His unwavering commitment to helping others overcome addiction has left a lasting, positive impact on the community.

183 - AI-powered automation with Dan Pace and Sri Bhargav

In this weeks podcast Tony & Vaughan are joined by the team at provenioai.

With a keen eye for innovation and modernisation, provenioai wanted to venture into something new and unique, which led them to conceptualise an AI-powered automation platform that could be used to help modernise the workplace and free people of outdated manual processes.

In this podcast provenioai provide insight on how smart solutions can help solve back-office inefficiencies, and proactively address the compounding pressures of people availability and unsustainable workloads.

182 - Artificial Intelligence with Mark Metzeling

Tony and Vaughan are joined by leading Australian intellectual property lawyer, and AI expert Mark Metzeling.

The benefits and costs of AI are discussed, including how AI should be embraced in schools and universities. Mark explains how the fast development of technology is a tool to enhance the lives of educators and businesses, and the early adoption of Chat GPT will help optimise the tool for future use. 

181 - Economies with Dr Peter Mavromatis

Tony is joined by Kofkin Bond & Co's Investment Committee economist Dr Peter Mavromatis. An investment professional with over 20 years of experience across the financial market spectrum, Mav holds a Doctor of Philosophy, a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours and a Master of Economics with Honours. He also holds a number of industry-level qualifications.

Tony and Mav highlight the importance of understanding the macro environment in order to make informed decisions about investments, economic policies and strategies. They also discuss the current macro environment and how it is shaped by a number of factors including geopolitical tensions, central bank policies and trade disputes.

 

180 - It’s all about the experience with Ticketblaster

Jamie and Tony sit down with Rob Revis, Managing Director, and Josh Little, Marketing Director, from Ticketblaster. Ticketblaster provides premium access to sporting events, concerts and live shows around Australia and globally. Ticketblaster are a valued charity partner of Kofkin Bond & Co's charitable giving program. 

179 - Blockchain & Web 3.0 with Ty Grupel

Blockchain and Web 3.0 have been hot topics in the technology industry for a few years now, but many people are still unsure about what they are and how they work. In this podcast, we will explore the ins and outs of these technologies with Ty Grupel, an expert in Blockchain and Web 3.0.

Ty Grupel is a blockchain and cryptocurrency consultant with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with numerous startups and established companies to implement blockchain technology and has advised investors on cryptocurrency investments. In this podcast, Ty will share his knowledge and insights on blockchain and Web 3.0, their potential applications, and their impact on various industries.

178 - Moving forward

Jamie & Tony bring some exciting news to the podcast. They discuss how they will be developing content moving forward and some of the amazing guests that they are about to host. Stay tuned!