TGE #48 - COVID19 Led To A Better Framework For Professional Development
Release Date: 09/02/2020
The George Experiment
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SHEENA LIVESEY - Sheena has worked with George for around 10 years and has played a hugely important role in the achievements of George and his company. She is now transitioning into a new career - that of nursing. Currently in her third year of nurse training she is now spending more and more time doing placements in hospitals and various wards and building her hands on experience. This conversation was prompted by George’s desire to understand what it’s like to work in the various wards of hospitals and how the pressures of the COVID pandemic are affecting the frontline works in the...
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An enlightening chat with the to-the-point, no bullshit, Mr. Andrew Read. A professional trainer and coach who is doing his bit to help motivated people achieve their health and fitness goals, especially the ageing athlete.
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Another chat with the awesome Keith Banks. This time about his experience in special / tactical operations, Operation Flashdance and dealing with the emotional aftermath. This is a follow up with reference to his second book - Gun To The Head.
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George chats with Don McKay about the important topic of resilience and being the best version of yourself. Here Don expands on the multi-element approach to resilience that he teaches through his business My Evolution.
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When George talks about how you need to think when it comes to stepping confidently out into the public space with your coaching or consulting or speaking business, he does so from decades of experience with hard earned lessons.
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George talks about what you need to BE first in order to be able to DO public speaking well. It’s this recognition of the character traits you need to demonstrate first that will set you up to be a powerhouse presenter and public speaker.
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Soarent Vision Pty Ltd, and the 9 Skills Factory professionals education platform.