This episode continues our Podcast on the Streets of Perth series, where conversations happen in real-world settings rather than studios. You’ll hear the city around us — movement, life, and energy which we’ve intentionally kept to preserve the authenticity of the moment.

In this episode of The Growth Concept, Simran Virk — a public speaking coach — shares her powerful journey of overcoming personal challenges and finding purpose through helping others find their voice.

Simran opens up about facing bullying in high school, the resilience it built within her, and the pivotal role a supportive teacher played during a difficult chapter of her life. We explore how confidence is built (not born), why mistakes in public speaking matter far less than we think, and how social media can distort self-worth if we’re not intentional.

This conversation is about mindset, purpose, confidence, and taking life one step at a time — even when the path feels uncertain.

This episode marks the first instalment of our new series, Podcast in the Park — recorded outside to bring a more raw, relaxed, and natural feel to the conversations. Because of the outdoor setting, you’ll hear some background noise throughout the episode. We embraced it as part of the experience, and we hope you enjoy the authenticity.

In this episode of The Growth Concept, Callum Lane sits down to share his journey from a young kid who loved building cubby houses to becoming a passionate trade specialist at Bunnings.

Callum opens up about the influence of his family, the challenges he faced in school, and how finding purpose through work helped shape his mindset. We dive into what the Australian Dream means to him, the role mentorship has played in his development, and why real-world experience often matters more than formal education.

This conversation is about passion, hard work, creativity, and building a life you’re proud of — brick by brick.

In this solo episode, I sit down to reflect on 2025 without a doubt one of the most transformative years of my life. I share 25 lessons shaped by real experiences across personal growth, building a podcast, launching a media company, relationships, discipline, failure, and long-term thinking.

This episode isn’t about perfection or overnight success. It’s about the process learning to sit with discomfort, embracing failure as feedback, and understanding that consistency and discipline will always outperform motivation.

I dive into the power of mentorship, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and how communication, personal branding, and community have played a massive role in opening doors I never thought possible.

We close with a strong focus on the future aligning daily actions with long-term goals, investing early (in mindset, skills, and finances), and intentionally becoming the person your future requires.

If you’re heading into a new year wanting clarity, direction, and grounded perspective this episode is for you.

• 2025 forced growth — personally, professionally, and mentally
• Failure isn’t something to avoid; it’s something to learn from
• Discipline will always beat motivation in the long run
• Life moves fast — waiting for the “right time” is a trap
• Rest isn’t weakness; it’s part of sustainable success
• Daily reflection compounds clarity and self-awareness
• Your environment and circle directly shape your outcomes
• Mentorship accelerates learning and shortens mistakes
• Communication is a skill that pays dividends everywhere
• Personal branding is leverage, not ego
• Time, technology, and community are tools — use them wisely
• Investing early (in yourself and financially) changes your future
• Who you become daily matters more than what you say you want

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