CU 25: Merv Neal, Laughter Yoga Ambassador

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If you are someone who enjoys a good belly laugh from time to time, then don’t miss the incredible story of our guest this week, Merv Neal, whose life was saved by laughter!

Following his successful entrepreneurial career, Merv’s life was re-shaped by a sudden work related illness that doctors told him could not be cured.

Today he is the CEO of Laughter Yoga Australia, with a mission to spread the positive benefits of laughter across the community… including us at Careers Unplugged!

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CU 22: Marshall Thurber, “An Evolutionary Event In our Time”

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What would you ask the godfather of business?

Marshall is a real estate developer, businessman, educator, inventor, author, visionary, public speaker… and a guy who never fitted in at high school .

He has taught trainers such as Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, Jack Canfield, Blair Singer & T.Harv Eker, and was called “an EVOLUTIONARY EVENT IN OUR TIME” by the legendary industrialist and thinker Buckminster Fuller, whom he studied under for decade. Marshall also studied with W.Edwards Deming – who himself was described as one of the 9 hidden turning points of ALL HISTORY!!

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CU 21: Andrew Laidlaw, Royal Botanic Gardens Landscape Architect

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Does your career bring joy to others?
Andrew Laidlaw is the landscape architect at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and has been a lecturer in Garden Design for 25 years at the University of Melbourne,
He is also the winner of:

– 3 x Gold Medals at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show;
– The Landscape of the Year Award; and the
– 2005 Victoria Tourism Award for Best New Tourism Development, for his work at the Children’s Garden…

More recently, Andrew is regular presenter on ABC 774’s Saturday morning gardening program amongst other media and is currently creating the “Gardens of Peace in GAZA”, with W Moira Kelly.

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CU 20: Kim Morrison, Self-Care Entrepreneur

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Kim is a professional health and lifestyle educator, with a background in
aromatherapy alongside tactile therapies, homeobotanical therapy, fitness consulting and personal training.

She is now acknowledged as a world leader in her field of self-care

She is a mother, An author of 4 books, Owner of chemical free Aromatherapy and Skincare range called Twenty8 And an inspiring, educational & motivating speaker (who also has her own podcast!!)

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CU 19: Tiffiny Hall, TV Star, “Ninja” & Author

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Would you have the courage to throw away a career on TV to follow your dreams?

Tiffiny is an award winning author, a Logie nominated Television personality, and a 5th Dan black belt in Taekwondo, with more than 15 national titles. She is also, without a doubt, Australia’s most famous Ninja, having written WHITE NINJA, RED SAMURAI & BLACK WARRIOR amongst other novels.
She is also a wonderful Anti-bullying crusader for school children across the country.

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CU 18: Fr Bob Maguire, Social Entrepreneur

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Ever wonder how Catholic priest could be an Entrepreneur?

Father Bob has worked as a beekeeper and been awarded an Order of Australia for his tireless service to the community & work with the poor, in addition to receiving “the Australian Entrepreneur of the year award”. He has hosted TV shows, podcasts and radio programs, and even had a documentary about his life premier at the Melbourne Film Festival. He has founded multiple charities, including Open Family… all whilst serving the community as a Catholic priest!

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CU 12: Carren Smith, Soul Survivor

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Our special guest in this episode is Carren Smith, a courageous and incredible woman who has touched the hearts and lives of thousands and thousands of people all around the world.

Carren is now an inspiring speaker who has made more than 800 professional presentations, sharing her story of survival and the pathway she has followed to a life that is thriving.

An author of books including “Soul Survivor” and for magazines including “Marie Clare”, “Empower”, “Insight”, “Business Matters”, “APN”, “Dare Magazine”, “Spark Magazine” and others, Carren has also been featured on 60 Minutes, ABC Radio, Prime Radio, Chanel 7, Channel 9 and others.

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CU 10: Peter Jones, Event Manager Extraordinaire

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Our guest today is one of Australia’s leading event producers, with over 1200 shows in both Australia and overseas for clients including the Australian Football League, Grand Prix, Qantas and Australian Olympic Committee.

He has been the recipient of 24 awards from the meeting & events industry association of Australia, including being inducted into the hall of fame in 2 categories.

Some of his recent events have included – Visits to Melbourne by both Her Majesty the Queen and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Oprah Winfrey and the AFL Grand Final Parade.

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CU 06: Sports Legend, Max Walker

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Our guest special in this episode, Max Walker, is a Member of the Order of Australia, a former professional sportsman in 2 sports, both australian football and international cricket, an architect, an author with 7 number 1 bestselling books, a media celebrity and much-loved sports commentator.

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CU 03: Jim O’Connor, Micro Brewer & Entrepreneur

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Our guest on Careers Unplugged this week, Jim O’Connor, started working for one of the world’s largest accounting advisory firms, Andersen, whilst in his early 20s, taking him across Asia in different roles. He later acquired, managed and sold a successful agricultural business with his brother, before embarking on an entirely different journey… as founder and co-owner of boutique brewery, The Fortitude Brewing company.

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