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Health, fitness, family business, retail sales struggles and success, not to mention being told you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth. All areas JP Drake unpacks in this deep dive and honest episode. If you want to learn more about surviving in retail or how to balance a life of multiple demands, then sit down and lock in for an awesome chat. Being born into a family business that now turns over in excess of $1bn a year and employs more than 5,500 people certainly comes with it's stresses. So how does JP handle the pressure, what is his outlet and what tips can he provide us all in dealing with business pressures.  JP is confident and energetic which I assure you made this one of the funniest podcasts to date. https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpauldrake/ https://www.drakes.com.au/about/ https://www.strive168.com/ https://www.facebook.com/strive168

Supplements are not all the same. Quality has a huge impact on performance and overall wellbeing. Puori is leading the charge on producing the cleanest range of supplements on earth and are encouraging others to follow in their footsteps.   Oliver Amdrup is the co-founder of Puori and a serial entrepreneur. Oliver has worked in the investment world, has been a personal trainer, owned a CrossFit box and was heavily involved in the CrossFit European Regionals. Oliver has a passion for business, health, family and a drive to succeed in all. In this episode, we unpack how he balances this whilst driving the growth and success of a global supplements business.   Whether you are looking for inspiration in business or wanting to learn more about what it takes to improve your own supplement regime, Oliver will answer it all.   Links:  www.puori.com https://www.instagram.com/puorilife/ https://www.instagram.com/oliveramdrup/ https://www.facebook.com/Puorilife/ https://www.facebook.com/oliver.amdrup www.strive168.com https://strive168.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/strive168/ https://www.instagram.com/strive168/  

Sales, marketing and mindset are absolutely correlated. Understanding and paying attention to one area produces a better outcome in the others. How? Well, on the 19th of June I did a Facebook Live session with Alda Karen, from Alda Karen Consultancy in Iceland to unpack this very topic.   How has sales changed? Is it still like Wolf of Wall Street? Mindset, self-confidence and understanding values is crucial to delivering an honest sales and marketing pitch that will secure your clients for life.   Listen to our live chat and the questions we were delivered on the spot by you the listeners.   Links:   https://www.instagram.com/aldakarenh/ https://www.facebook.com/aldakaren https://www.linkedin.com/in/aldakarenh/ www.aldakarenh.com www.strive168.com https://strive168.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/strive168/ https://www.instagram.com/strive168/

Tom Cronin fell into a 26 year career as a broker after traveling the world as a young man. This career took him down a path of drugs, alcohol and partying. A lifestyle befitting of the industry at the time.   After 10 years behind the desk Tom was about to call it quits on life, not just his career, so he turned to meditation. This momentous change in his life extended his career another 16 years and has since morphed into a jump from the broking world to global leader and educator in the practice of meditation.   Tom now changes the lives of many, not just corporates, through the practice of meditation. So passionate and in demand is Tom, that he has just released a book and movie called, The Portal.   Learn about Tom’s journey, his practices, recommendations on how to start meditating and the long term benefits to not only your health and wellbeing but your career.   Links:   https://entertheportal.com/ http://www.tomcronin.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcronin1/?originalSubdomain=au https://www.facebook.com/groups/203723183637648/ https://www.facebook.com/entertheportalnow/ https://www.instagram.com/tomcronin/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/strive168/ https://strive168.podbean.com/ https://www.strive168.com/  

Recovery and rehabilitation are not just for athletes, it is for everyone. Feeling sore, tired and low range of motion should not be the new norm.   Jason provides his tips on getting the best output from yourself every day at work, how to maximise your productivity whilst traveling and his tips to getting the best result from a business trip.   Jason Wersland always knew he wanted to be a Chiropractor, but started life working in flooring. As a mature age student, Jason began the studies and accomplished his dream. However, a motorbike accident put a new perspective on life and out of necessity for improved recovery he created the Theragun.   We explore Jason’s life journey, business journey and delve deep into what drives him to continue treating patients whilst running a global business in, Thereagun.   Links:   https://www.instagram.com/drjasonwersland/ https://www.instagram.com/theragun/ https://www.facebook.com/TheragunOfficial/ https://twitter.com/theragun https://www.facebook.com/strive168/ https://www.strive168.com/ https://strive168.podbean.com/ www.thewodlife.com.au  

Do you feel you are losing track of your career, health or even life journey? Feel like you are alone? Well, I assure you it is not just you and you are most definitely not alone. This episode uncovers things about me, JP, that very few know. Very personal insights into my life, my career and my health.   I unpack the common traits and habits of Strive 168 guests. My learnings, their beliefs and passions, in the hope you can implement some changes, try new ways of doing or viewing things that will ultimately improve your journey.   I am 15 years into my career journey and almost 38 years into my life journey and still have so many paths to turn down that will no doubt be as bumpy as the previous. But this time, I have new tools to smooth out the pumps and handle the journey’s challenges. Links:   www.strive168.com www.facebook.com/strive168 www.instagram.com/strive168 www.thewodlife.com.au  

From the highs of professional football in England to stints in rehab. This is a journey Drewe had to take, he just did not know it at the time. Drewe opens up about his career and life journey in this very candid discussion from a very passionate person. Drewe has used his experiences to his advantage by now working with up and coming professional athletes as well as business leaders to get them to open up, to listen to others and to help them realise their true potential. Do you feel you lack drive? Do you want to gain insight into how business leaders are changing their thinking about leadership? Or, simply want to hear an amazing journey of one individual, then please dial in to this episode. Follow Drewes new podcast at: The gift is the curse- iTunes / Spotify / soundcloud, podcast from mid May 2019. Don’t forget that thanks to our sponsor The WOD Life you can get 10% discount off of your order at www.thewodlife.com.au by using the code ‘STRIVE168’.   Links: @drewebroughton - twitter  https://www.instagram.com/drewebroughton1 @drewebroughton - YouTube  www.drewebroughton.com www.strive168.com www.facebook.com/strive168 www.thewodlife.com.au  

Do you run a business or want to start a business? Do you want to gain insight into the workings of a highly successful online fitness, apparel and accessories business? The WOD Life (TWL) started with buying a few skipping ropes and selling them to friends in the gym and in less than 12 months became the fastest growing online sports store in the world. Ben and Andy from TWL walks us through their career journeys and the humble beginnings of this super successful, now global, business. They provide insight and ideas into how to start a business, when to start a business and the sacrifices they made. We explore their passion for fitness, the health sacrifices they made throughout their journey and what they are doing now to remedy this. An amazing announcement is also made about TWL and Strive 168….but you will have to listen to find out more! If you like what you hear, hop onto the TWL website and use the code ‘STRIVE168’ to get 10% off of your order.     Links: www.thewodlife.com.au www.instagram.com/thewodlife www.instagram.com/andydublee www.instagram.com/ben_dineen_thewodlife www.strive168.com www.facebook.com/strive168  

Wanting to kick your career or your business into gear? Are you worried about the impact this may have on your personal relationships and your health? You are not alone   Andrew’s life journey was mapped out for him. He was to be a baker and continue in family footsteps. Then things changed! Andrew’s life was turned on it’s head from a young age and with this came experiences that he could never have imagined. This episode explores Andrew’s family highs and lows, his lessons learnt and the teachings this has provided for anyone that wants to succeed professionally and personally. Not to mention the hilarious experiences as a professional athlete.   Take care of your body and relationships and business will take care of itself. A great quote that Andrew is passionate about and this episode explores how it is possible and why spending time on your body and your loved ones is vital to business success.   Links: https://andrewsillitoe.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asillitoe22 https://www.facebook.com/strive168/ www.strive168.com https://www.instagram.com/strive168/  

Richard (Rich) Peil is the Co-founder and Director of the Collective Wellness Group which includes Anytime Fitness, Orange Theory and Xtend Barre.   Do you own a gym or a health and wellness business? Do you want to grow and expand? Or, do you simply want to know how you can improve your overall health and fitness? This includes maintaining health and wellness when working in a busy demanding career.   Rich is passionate about the business of fitness and the overall health and wellbeing of every Australian and every human. Rich has been in the business of fitness for more years than he cares to mention, but what he does shout from the rooftop is the message of the importance of health and wellbeing.   Grow your business, grow your knowledge of health and wellness, expand your thinking on movement and fitness.   Links: www.linkedin.com/in/richard-peil-b8a35513b  www.collectivewellness.com.au www.strive168.com www.facebook.com/strive168 www.instagram.com/strive168  

Dr Jaime Hope is a has a bio that would leave most feeling envious;   • Attending Physician specializing in Emergency Medicine at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak USA • Assistant Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine • Author • Public speaker • Mother of young children   You may think that with this would come great confidence, even arrogance. Well, Jaime is an amazingly grounded, down to earth individual who like us all, still suffers from ‘imposter syndrome’ from time to time. What is ‘imposter syndrome’, well, you will have to listen in.   Jaime walks us through her life and career journey, from being a first-generation college student to her first public speaking experience. If you have ever felt that you are out of your depth or did not fit in in a room, then Jaime’s open and honest chat will make you realize you are not alone.   Jaime is unique in her approach to medicine, in that she is an advocate for natural therapies, clean eating and the healing powers of food. Typically not two worlds that come together. Jaime talks about her latest book ‘Habit That’ and how easily we can create habits in our life…..both good and bad.   Links: www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-hope-md-a1190163 https://drhopehealth.com/ www.strive168.com www.facebook.com/strive168  

Have you ever wondered if there is a correlation between extreme physical challenges and the mental toughness needed to push your career as far as it can go?   What is a death race? Why do a death race? How will sports and fitness really help my career?   In this episode I speak with Ken Lubin, a Death Race winner, managing director/executive recruiter with ZRG Partners, founder of Executive Athletes, and US Olympic Committee Career Advisor. Ken has developed a personal philosophy that: sacrifice, hard work, desire, and passion for constant improvement drives him to constantly look for ways to excel in his professional and personal life.   Listen to Ken’s extreme physical challenges, how he has used these experiences to progress his career and how he overcame 30 dislocations in one event.   Links:  www.linkedin.com/company/executive-athletes/  www.linkedin.com/in/klubin/ www.executiveathletes.com/ www.strive168.com/  www.facebook.com/strive168/  

No one said running a business is easy? But, evidence certainly shows that if you take care of yourself physically and mentally, then you are better equipped to handle the journey. Whether you are looking to start a business, progress your career or simply want to know more about the journey of those whom have worn the path before you, then this episode will hit the spot.   Ilija & Nicole Sumracki are well known in Adelaide, South Australia for their market leading healthy eating café’s called Nutrition Republic. With three shops now to their name and a fourth on the way, they know what it takes to succeed.   So whether you want to learn more about this amazingly lovely couple, their journey’s though physical breakdowns and social sacrifices or to find inspiration to take the leap yourself, this episode will not disappoint.    Links for the bio: www.instagram.com/nutritionrepublic/ www.nutritionrepublic.com.au/ www.facebook.com/nutritionrepublic/   www.instagram.com/strive168/ www.strive168.com/ www.facebook.com/strive168/  

Amber Walker returns to delve deep on her tips, tricks and hacks to improving your nutrition, your way of eating and explores the flow on effects to your performance at work and in the gym. Amber is incredibly busy herself as a mother of two, business owner and personal trainer to the stars, but still finds time to keep on top of her nutrition.   Social media is a fantastic platform for spreading a message and growing a business, but can also have a very positive and negative impact on a persons health. We talk about the impacts social media have by creating unrealistic images of people and their lifestyles, even affecting men, now known as Manorexia.   Amber also provides her top tips for eating clean whilst leading a busy life.   Links (show notes): https://www.strive168.com/ https://www.instagram.com/j_purl/ https://www.instagram.com/strive168/   https://www.instagram.com/amberlwalker/ https://www.amberwalker.com/  

Whether you are a fitness coach, wellness coach, lover of CrossFit, looking to grow your health and wellness business or just looking to take a journey of self-improvement, Mike Bledsoe has you covered. One of the early adopters to podcasting with the massively popular (Barbell Shrugged) Shrugged Collective and today through The Bledsoe Show, Mike has been on one heck of a journey.   Home schooled, eager athlete and now on a mission to improve the lives and fitness of others, Mike has some amazing insight for us. This episode takes us through the life journey of Mike Bledsoe and provides insight and tips into his methods for challenging the norm in the pursuit of health, wellness and personal growth. Mike explores with me what he has learnt from his guests, his journey and explains how these can be applied to all our lives.   https://strive168.podbean.com/e/episode-3-mike-bledsoe-podcaster-coach-and-passionate-about-improving-lives/   https://www.strive168.com/   https://www.thestrongcoach.com/   http://www.trainingcampforthesoul.com/optin   https://shruggedcollective.com    

Pete Evans is more than just a celebrity TV chef on Australia’s My Kitchen Rules. Pete is an author, podcaster, business owner, documentary producer, entrepreneur and a passionate believer and promoter of healthy living. Pete is known as ‘Paleo Pete’ but it runs so much deeper than that. In this episode we unpack the journey of Pete Evans, from party boy chef to a grounded, centred and wellness focused father and individual. This episode will provide great insight into what we can all do to be more present, to improve our efficiency and how to balance a hectic life with maintaining a healthy existence.   Links: https://peteevans.com/ https://thepaleoway.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/recipes-for-life-with-pete-evans/id1306697084?mt=2 https://www.facebook.com/strive168/  

Welcome to Strive 168, episode 1! It has been quite the journey to get here, hard work, late nights, early mornings but that is what Strive 168 is all about. We speak with successful people whom believe in health and wellness and they see the correlation between career success and health. In this episode I talk to Andy Wang, my former podcast host on Smashed Avocado, we unpack the Strive 168 journey and explore the reasons for parting ways. As always we impart some tips and tricks to career and business success that we have learnt through our journey. Exciting things planned and this is just the tip of the ice berg.

JP sits down and chat with the fascinating Joe De Sena. This was a bucket list interview for JP and it did not disappoint. We sit down with Joe (and his kettlebell) and explore his journey through growing up with mobsters, establishing and growing multiple successful businesses, going off the grid and now running the most Listen In The post SA 39: The real life Spartan – Joe De Sena appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Amber is a former FHM and Ralph model with a keen eye for business, health and wellbeing. Not one to sit still, Amber manages to run a busy social media profile, a business, life coaching, personal trainer to the stars, oh and is a mum! Amber finds herself mingling with the Hollywood elite as she Listen In The post SA 38: Amber Walker – Superwoman! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We talk about the connectivity between health and wellness with career success. A big part of wellness is LOVE. Love of ones self, love of others, the love of what you do. In this episode JP chat’s with Tony Gaskins, the love guru, unpacking his journey from college football, to selling drugs, to be a Listen In The post SA 37: Self Love to Success with Tony Gaskins appeared first on The Wellness Couch.