Choosing Peace While Building a Busy Life with Alex Baldock

Pilates and yoga instructor, business owner, client manager and all-round time-management extraordinaire Alex Baldock joins S&A for a conversation about building a busy life that still prioritises peace.

Alex shares her journey from Adelaide to Milan, to the UK, and eventually to Melbourne, reflecting on how travel and expat life shaped her future. She shares how she found the love of her life overseas, forged a new career path during the pandemic, and the experiences that changed the way she approaches work and wellbeing.

Co-founder of her studio Club Bend, Alex talks about balancing multiple roles while still remembering to make space for herself. She also discusses why the world of Pilates and wellness doesn’t always need to be as intimidating, curated or serious as it can sometimes appear online.

Alex also shares a simple affirmation that helps bring her back to calm in the middle of a busy life.

Find out more about Alex and Club Bend:

Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexbaldock/

More from Club Bend: https://www.instagram.com/clubbend/https://www.club-bend.com/

In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Shane and Andrea sit down with Melbourne-based HR specialist Nick Gearen to explore what really goes on behind the scenes in the world of human resources.

Nick shares his journey into HR, unpacking the realities of the profession and how it differs from common perceptions. From managing workplace challenges to building strong team cultures, he offers practical insights into the role HR plays in shaping successful businesses.

The conversation also dives into career development, navigating difficult conversations, fostering positive workplace environments, and why strong people management is at the core of every thriving organisation.

Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgearen/

Check out SHIFT HR: https://www.shifthr.com.au

TV vs Reality: Keeping Lawyers in Line for a Living with Katie McRae

In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Shane and Andrea sit down with Aintree Group Legal’s Business Manager, Katie McRae, to unpack what life in law really looks like.

Inspired by Suits to pursue a career in law, Katie shares how the reality of the industry compares to what we see on screen, and why she chose to go straight into the workforce instead of heading to university.

The conversation also dives into favourite travel destinations, personal growth, finding balance, and why the unsung heroes in professional services are often behind the scenes in Operations and Admin.

Connect with Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-mcrae/

More from Aintree Group Legal: https://aintreelegal.com.au/