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Written insights on leadership, discipline and the daily grind. Practical thinking on resilience and mental toughness, drawn straight from the show.

The Best Business Podcasts in Australia for 2026Guides
12 Nov 202611 min read

The Best Business Podcasts in Australia for 2026

Fourteen business podcasts, each checked for a new episode since 13 October 2026, from Australian daily briefings and investing shows to the big international founder interviews, and who each one suits.

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Resilience Quotes: 34 Lines From People Who Lived ThemResilience
5 Nov 202613 min read

Resilience Quotes: 34 Lines From People Who Lived Them

Thirty four resilience quotes from guests on The JRNY, grouped by theme, each with the story that sits behind it. No borrowed slogans: every line was said by the person who lived it.

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What Is Leadership? Meaning, Examples and What It TakesLeadership
29 Oct 20269 min read

What Is Leadership? Meaning, Examples and What It Takes

A plain answer to what leadership is, how it differs from management, and what it looks like on a job site, in a cafe and on a sports field, from people who lead teams in Western Australia.

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The Best Leadership Podcasts in 2026, Including Australian PicksGuides
22 Oct 202614 min read

The Best Leadership Podcasts in 2026, Including Australian Picks

Fifteen leadership podcasts that were still publishing as of October 2026, from a former CEO's practical lessons to real coaching sessions, with seven Australian picks and who each one suits.

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How to Open a Cafe: Lessons From Two Perth OwnersGuides
15 Oct 202617 min read

How to Open a Cafe: Lessons From Two Perth Owners

Eight steps to opening a cafe in Western Australia, from proving the product to your busiest morning, with lessons from Cup & Co owner Simone Sichel and Cookie Loaded founder Nadia Nesevski.

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Getting Sober: 35 Years Without a Drink, and Where to StartResilience
8 Oct 202613 min read

Getting Sober: 35 Years Without a Drink, and Where to Start

Jerry Fraser, Perth's Oyster King, has not had a drink in 35 years and has spent most of them working in restaurants and bars. His Boxing Day turning point, why the safe first step is a GP, and where to get support in Australia.

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Mental Toughness: What It Is and How to Build ItMindset
1 Oct 202616 min read

Mental Toughness: What It Is and How to Build It

A plain definition of mental toughness, the 4Cs model, and what it looked like for a fighter behind on the cards, an electrician with a fractured spine and a founder down to his last savings. Plus where toughness goes wrong.

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How to Build Resilience at Work: Seven Habits From Real JobsResilience
23 Sep 202613 min read

How to Build Resilience at Work: Seven Habits From Real Jobs

A plain definition of resilience at work and seven habits from people who built it the hard way, from an Army veteran turned electrician to a cafe owner up at 2am.

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What Is Mental Fitness? Meaning, Habits and Real ExamplesMindset
16 Sep 202610 min read

What Is Mental Fitness? Meaning, Habits and Real Examples

A plain definition of mental fitness and what the habits look like in six real lives, including a psychologist who needed professional help himself.

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9 Public Speaking Tips That Survive a Real RoomGuides
7 Sep 20269 min read

9 Public Speaking Tips That Survive a Real Room

Public speaking tips checked against three guests' experience of real rooms, from introducing yourself with a stutter to hosting a day without the script.

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Self Discipline: What It Is and How to Build ItMindset
31 Aug 20269 min read

Self Discipline: What It Is and How to Build It

A plain definition of self-discipline, why willpower is the wrong model for it, and what actually holds up after motivation runs out.

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The Best Australian Podcasts in 2026Guides
10 Aug 202616 min read

The Best Australian Podcasts in 2026

A practical guide to the best Australian podcasts in 2026, combining verified audience rankings with standout picks across news, comedy, true crime, sport, business and independent shows.

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What Is Adversity? Meaning, Types and Real ExamplesResilience
4 Aug 20269 min read

What Is Adversity? Meaning, Types and Real Examples

A plain definition of adversity, the main types of it, and what four Australian business owners learned going through theirs. Every quote names who said it.

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