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Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

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Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they’re doing. There’s no sugar coating. There’s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.

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    #200: The Inspired Unemployed on Wild Career, Better Beer & their new Interesting Venture
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    The Inspired Unemployed boys have flipped the script on success — and what’s possible by 30. In this episode, I sit down with Jack Steele and Matt Ford to unpack the chaos behind their comedy skits, their new lifestyle in the spotlight, and some hilarious travel stories. We also get into how they built Better Beer from the ground up — and what they’re planning with their latest venture, Arrival Travel Co.

    Check out ARRIVAL's website here: https://arrival.com.au/

    Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube.

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  • #199: Michael Cheika on Coaching the Wallabies, Time in the Fashion World & Evolving as a Leader

    #199: Michael Cheika on Coaching the Wallabies, Time in the Fashion World & Evolving as a Leader
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    In this episode, Michael Cheika opens up about the early years that shaped him — from his childhood and first taste of sport to the drive that led him into professional rugby. He reflects on his rise through the coaching ranks, the lessons learned from international roles, and the mindset needed to build world-class teams. He also dives into his time in the fashion world and shares stories from his wild travels around the globe.

    We talk about cultural differences in sport, what separates good players from great ones, and why the mentality of champions like Lionel Messi resonates across all codes. Cheika also breaks down his philosophy on preparation, performance, and the future of rugby in Australia.

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  • #198 Andrea Clarke: How to Lead, Adapt & Thrive in These Crazy Times

    #198 Andrea Clarke: How to Lead, Adapt & Thrive in These Crazy Times
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    In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Clarke — author, former TV journalist turned humanitarian, and now a leadership coach helping people stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.

    We discuss her new book, Adapt: Mastering Change in Four Steps.

    Her message is simple but powerful: don’t run from change — anticipate it, engage with it, and learn how to shape it.

    We talk about Andrea’s interesting early career, the high-stakes environments that shaped her leadership style, why trust and communication matter more than ever.

    We recorded this back in April, but in these turbulent and divided times, it’s more relevant than ever — especially if you’re leading a team or want to make 2025 a year of thriving.

    Purchase Andrea's book Adapt: Mastering Change in Four Steps here: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Adapt/Andrea-Clarke/9781761632433

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Adapt-Mastering-change-four-steps/dp/1761632434

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An unexpected must listen for myself.

I have always found Mark Bouris interesting and charismatic. His genuine curiosity with his guests leads the conversations in a natural but comprehensive way.
At first I only listened to the guests I knew - but quickly found myself circling back around to listen to the rest.
All walks of life, backgrounds and topics - buts all doing things personally or professionally in a passionate manner.
Definitely recommended!

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