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Episodes
31 episodes
#31 - Chris Hocking: Saying Yes, Solving Problems, and Building Tools That Ship
Say yes, solve the real problem, and ship the work. In this conversation, Chris Hocking shares how a childhood around backyard films, touring, live production, and generous mentors led to nearly two decades building LateNite across film, post-p...
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Episode 31
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#30 - Serana Hunt-Hughes (Whitefeather): Practical Intelligence, Intuitive Intelligence, and Listening to Land
Practical intelligence and intuitive intelligence belong together. In this conversation, Serana Hunt-Hughes, also known as Whitefeather, shares the thread running through a life that has included camels, horses, photography, emergency towing, c...
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Episode 30
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47:18
#29 - Michel Kelleher: Building Integrity, Family, and Peace Through Business
Michel Kelleher has built a life and business around peace, values, and practical care. In this conversation, she shares how she left a high-stress chapter, built a business in Bali, and learned to navigate grief, menopause, remote work, and ch...
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Episode 29
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47:33
#28 - Corinne Proske: Building for Forever in Nature, Leadership, and Impact
Corinne Proske is CEO of Trust for Nature and brings a rare combination of environmental science, commerce, social impact finance, and executive leadership to her work. In this conversation with Sam, she reflects on returning to her first love,...
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Episode 28
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47:22
#27 - Christian Duell: Creativity, Collective Wisdom, and Designing Better Systems for Complex Challenges
How do you access the intelligence already present within a group?In this episode of the Natural Genius podcast, Sam Bell speaks with Christian Duell, educator, facilitator, and founder of White Light Education, about creativity, co-desi...
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Episode 27
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51:41
#26 - Karlie Cummins: Saying Yes, Building Trust, and Growing a Fun Business
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Karlie Cummins about saying yes before you have every answer, building trust through action, and growing a business that feels both effective and fun.Karlie is the founder of Bali Buddies and Indo Bu...
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Episode 26
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35:28
#25 - Cameron Stewart: Psychedelics, Building the Future of Mental Health and Unlocking Human Potential
What if the future of mental health isn’t about managing symptoms, and is about unlocking human potential?In this episode of the Natural Genius podcast, Sam Bell speaks with Cameron Stewart, entrepreneur and Managing Director of Mirabili...
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Episode 25
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48:20
#24 - Michael Skinner: Earning Bigger Problems, the Skill of Surrender, and Digital Nomading
What if you don’t solve problems, you earn better ones?Michael Skinner shares how learning to earn bigger problems, and practicing surrender, can reshape how you work, decide, and grow in a fast-moving world.In this episode of t...
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Episode 24
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54:10
#23 - Toni Finnimore: Creating Community, Volunteering with Purpose, and the Power of Human Connection
In this episode of the Natural Genius podcast, Sam Bell speaks with Toni Finnimore, founder of The Social Society, about volunteering, community connection, and designing experiences that bring people together in meaningful ways.Toni has...
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Episode 23
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29:21
#22 - Sally Calder: Building Respectful Workplaces, Trusting Instincts, and Being Brazen
In this episode of the Natural Genius podcast, Sam Bell speaks with Sally Calder, CEO and Co-Founder of RespectX, about leadership, courage, and creating workplaces where people can genuinely thrive.Sally has spent decades working across...
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Episode 22
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49:41
#21 – Barbara Schacht Randall: Kanyini, Belonging, and the Wisdom of Uncle Bob Randall
In this episode of the Natural Genius podcast, Sam Bell speaks with Barbara Schacht Randall, the custodian and steward of the Kanyini wisdom teachings shared by Yankunytjatjara elder Uncle Bob Randall.Barbara’s life bridges cultures, con...
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Episode 21
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1:06:51
#20 - Tim Buzza: Workforce Planning Technology, Contact Centre Leadership, Startups, and Designing a Life That Works
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Tim Buzza about workforce planning technology, leading large contact centre operations, building technology startups, and designing a life that allows both meaningful work and freedom.Tim has spent d...
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Episode 20
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1:06:44
#19 - Annie Faulkner: Why Change Programs Fail, Staying in the Conversation, and Grounded Leadership
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Dr. Annie Faulkner about why many organisational change programs struggle to deliver their promised outcomes, and what leaders can do instead.Annie has spent over two decades working in organisation...
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Episode 19
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39:34
#18 – Via Tendon: Redundancy, Job Hunting with Honesty, Developing Agency and Community Generosity
What happens when you are suddenly made redundant and need to rebuild confidence, momentum, and direction?In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Via Tendon about redundancy, rebuilding confidence, and the generosity that can unite and su...
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Episode 18
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42:50
#17 - Pete Williams: Just Pick Up the Phone, Pay It Forward, and AI as a New Kind of Superpower
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Pete Williams about action, experimentation, and creating constant progress.Pete Williams has spent more than three decades working at the intersection of technology, innovation, and business transf...
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Episode 17
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#16 - Gina Rembe: Test What Works, Pragmatic Systems Design, and Building Systems that Last
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Gina Rembe about testing what works, pragmatic systems and process design, and creating structural change that holds.Gina is Head of Human & Organisational Development at ProjectTogether in Berli...
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Episode 16
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#15 - Vasu (Vasudevan) Sreenidhi: Ambition and Peace, Clarity for Families, Appreciation Leadership
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Vasu (Vasudevan) Sreenidhi about building meaningful success in high-pressure environments, aligning growth with integrity, and creating education systems that serve students, families, and partners with di...
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Episode 15
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42:30
#14 - Em Roblin: Thriving, Flourishing, and Cultural Unicorns
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with leadership practitioner, systems designer, and PhD candidate Em Roblin about thriving as vitality and learning, and flourishing as something we build together across an ecosystem.Em works at moments...
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Episode 14
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42:42
#13 - Jacqui Simpson: Human-Centred Leadership, Generalist Instinct, and Backing Yourself
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Jacqui Simpson about backing yourself as a commercial generalist, human-centred leadership, and believing you can “work stuff out” in complex environments.Jacqui brings over thirty years of senior bu...
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Episode 13
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58:31
#12 - David Stancel: Teaching Crypto Clearly, Building with AI, and Designing for Autonomy
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with David Stancel about teaching complex ideas clearly, building practical tools with AI, and designing infrastructure that supports individuals gaining freedom and sovereignty over their lives.David is ...
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Episode 12
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31:08
#11 - Jen Goss: Food as Care, Community Building, and Teaching Practical Confidence
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Jen Goss about food as care, teaching cooking through doing, and creating systems that help people look after themselves and each other.Drawing on Jen’s experience across hospitality, catering, and b...
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Episode 11
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46:11
#10 - Iris Ray Nunn: Deep Listening, Nature, and Remembering What We Know
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Iris Ray Nunn about deep listening, attunement to nature, and remembering what we already know.Iris's background spans social entrepreneurship, clinical aromatherapy and body-work, activism, growing ...
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Episode 10
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59:43
#9 - Nick Jaffe: Readiness, Responsibility, and Living Well
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Nick Jaffe about focus, responsibility, and designing a life that is both enjoyable and exacting.Drawing on Nick’s experiences as a freelance photographer, filmmaker, sailor, overlander, craftsman, w...
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Episode 9
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49:46
#8 - Peter Spence: High Performance, Joy and Expansive Thinking
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Peter Spence about accessing natural genius through joy, presence, and expansive ways of thinking.Pete reflects on decades of work across elite sport, coaching, arts, and leadership, drawing insights...
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Episode 8
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52:22
#7 - Olena Severyn: Digital Nomad Life, Community, and Emails People Actually Read
In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Olena Severyn about building a grounded, mobile life through community, presence, and thoughtful communication.Olena shares how choosing the right environments, cultivating presence, and how writing ...
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Episode 7
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