The Innovator Diaries podcast chats with hundreds of leaders and groundbreakers from all industries, including world record holders, CEOs, Olympic athletes, best-selling authors, high-level coaches, hall of fame inductees and survivors of major life events. The conversations are focused on topics that affect everybody: innovation, creativity, imagination, problem-solving, decision making, growth, taking action, team building, negotiation, discipline, developing habits, leadership, resilience ...
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Ep 143 Dean of Innovation, Professor of Management, Jeff Degraff
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Ep 142 Disney Head of Innovation and Creativity (Former), Duncan Wardle
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Today I talk about something that happened on my live Saturday show Ask the Podcast Coach. We asked a few people "Where can we find your podcast?" and few people answered the podcast correctly. ENOUGH WITH THE LINK TREES WHY would you (in some cases) PAY to promote someone else's brand? This baffles me. If you're new to link trees, here is a defini…
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Creativy, Innovation, Discipline, Taking action and having a Choice, Seth Godin
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Ep 140 Top 5 Chess Player of All Time, 5 x world chess champion, Vishy Anand
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You can't find a podcast and you've decided to make the podcast YOU want to listen to. Here are the steps to launch a successful podcast. 00:54 Why are you starting a podcast? 01:14 Who is your audience? 01:34 What will you talk about? 01:52 Pick a format 02:13 Order Your Equipment 02:32 Practice and Learn Your Gear 02:51 Identify Your Intro and Ou…
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Ep 139 How To Stop Oversimplifying Kindness & Start Practicing Meaningful, Deep Kindness. Founder of Character Strong, Houston Kraft
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Ep 138 Communication, Listening, Voice and Sound Expert, Best Selling Author and Ted Talk Hall of Fame, Julian Treasure
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You get an email asking you to join a network. You're flattered. You need to think about this. Do I need to change my feed? Talk to someone who is on the network and get before and after numbers How do they select new network members? What gets your fired? Who owns the content if you decide to leave? Will they redirect your feed if you decide to le…
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Ep 137 Four time World Ironman Champion and Six Time Australian Ironman Champion and Coach, Trevor Hendy
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Ep 136 Founder GRIT insitute, Author of the GRIT Factor, First woman to fly Apache Helicopters and reach the Denali Summit, Shannon Huffman Polson
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Today we are going to talk a little about Podcast SEO - (Search Engine Optimization) There are types of players that media hosts provide that are often called: Show Player (instead of an episode player) Podcast Juke Box Binge Box There are WordPress plugins like Simple Podcast Press and Fuse Box but I'm also talking about the players you get from o…
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Ep 135 Presenting and Speaking Specialist, How to Present Clearly, Cofidently and Persuasively, Michelle Bowden
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Ep 134 Anna Goodson Illustration and Motion Graphics Agency, Anna Goodson
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Anna Goodson is a woman of ambition and fun. She believes in following one’s passion, which to her is representing artists so they could live out their dreams. Anna Goodson is fueled by her passion. Her confidence and strong persona make her one of the most respected leaders in her industry. Celebrating 25 years in February, her company supports th…
First things first, let's explain technically what a podcast is: A program delivered via RSS. This can be audio (typically mp3), video (typically m4a), or a pdf file. So technically YES, you can have a video podcast NOT ALL APPS WILL PLAY IT Google podcasts and pandora won't do anything with it, while apps like Overcast and Stitcher will play the a…
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Ep 133 Copywriting and Marketing Legend, Bestselling Author, Lifetime Achievement Recipient, Drayton Bird
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Ep 132 The Mother of Sharks, The Shark Whisperer, Ocean Conservation and diving instructor, Cristina Zenato
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Today’s guest is known as The Mother of Sharks and is the founder of People of the Water. She has been a professional diver for 36 years. Her career is centred on changing people’s perceptions of sharks. Her work helps people realize and appreciate how vital these creatures are for the conservation of the oceans. Meet Cristina Zenato. Cristina Zena…
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How to Tell How Many People Subscribe To Your Podcast
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How many subscribers does my podcast have? Just this morning, I've had three people email me this question this morning (and I heard it on my last coaching call). The answer is: you can't. There's no actual way to get that number. YouTube Vs Podcasting Everybody bring up subscriber counts because of YouTube. Realize YouTube is centralized. If you'r…
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Ep 131 Entrepreneur and World Record Holder Explorer,Person in History that has covered the most distance on water, desert and ice, Geoff Wilson
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Today’s guest is a world record holder explorer and, entrepreneur and veterinarian. He has conquered the Antarctic Continent, the Sahara Desert and the Torres Strait. He fulfils his purpose by aligning his actions with his core values. Meet Geoff Wilson. Geoff Wilson is all about resilience. His physical and mental strength allows him to achieve th…
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Ep 130 Gloria Jeans Coffees Australia Co-founder, Launching McDonalds in Australia, Peter Irvine
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Today’s guest is the co-founder of Gloria Jeans Coffee in Australia. He was also instrumental in launching McDonald’s in the country. He is a reliable leader and a diligent entrepreneur. Meet Peter Irvine. Peter Irvine changed his life by getting clear on his vision and mission. His success and growth in his personal and professional life can be at…
I had one of my editing clients as me if I could edit an episode from a few months ago. In the episode, they had talked about a webinar that they were doing that month. Now that the webinar was long past, they felt it just didn't make any sense. That is how I got the idea for this episode. Future Proof Your Podcast Anytime you mentioned a date be s…
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Ep 129 Death Over Dinner and EOL Founder, Entrepreneur and Best Selling Author, Michael Hebb.mp3
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Today’s guest is the founder of two innovative organizations, Death Over Dinner and EOL. He allows others to reflect on and connect with the idea of the afterlife in order to treasure the present. Meet Michael Hebb. Michael Hebb believes in the power of stillness and courage to help confront fear. He caters to people’s desires to be vulnerable and …
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Ep 128 Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Chief Creative Officer, Diane Quinn
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Diane Quinn is as passionate about the arts as she is about hard work. She leads her team with grace and encourages creativity with time, space, resources and kindness.
I was working with a client, I'll change things up a bit. Let's say they were interested in help people "Do More," or "Be More Productive." Who could use that content? College Students Parents There are many more, but let's limit the list to the two above. You Need to KNOW your WHY? There are many reasons to start a podcast. These include: Being se…
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Ep 127 Bestselling Author of The Lemonade Life, Empowering others to live their best life, Zack Friedman
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Today’s guest is the author of the best-selling book The Lemonade Life. He is also an inspiring speaker who believes in thriving with purpose and possibility. Meet Zack Friedman. Zack Friedman believes in independence and self-autonomy. He motivates his readers and his audience to pursue the things they excel in, the passion that stands out from th…
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Ep 126 Doctor, eye surgeon, Chairman Sight For All, Australian of the Year, James Muecke
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James Muecke is a man of resilience. He is no longer a practising surgeon but he was able to transform his career into something bigger than surgery. James Muecke has spent decades as a surgeon, providing medical assistance all over the world. He specializes in eye surgery and has helped many who have suffered from various diseases. As blindness is…
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Ep 125 Seven-time world surf champion, Surfer Hall of Fame and Founder of Awake Academy, Layne Beachley
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Layne Beachley has strong core beliefs and values she has honed over the years. Her optimism is infectious as she motivates people to stop being a spectator of their own lives. She is a hardworking human with a gentle soul, empowering others to be their best selves. Layne Beachley is a woman who has transformed fear into fun and flow. In her self-a…
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Before You Pay to Promote Your Podcast - DO THIS
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I was in a Facebook group and someone asked, "What are your tips for getting more listeners to your podcast?" and the very first comment was, "Marketing.. Facebook ads" and while there were other decent suggestions, many of the suggestions were BUYING promotion (Facebook, Google Ads, etc). It wasn't until I left a comment that someone brought up ma…
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Ep 124 SheEO Founder, Master connector, Problem solver and business growth specialist, Vicki Saunders
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Vicki Saunders main message is having radical generosity. Through her example, she has led many individuals and business towards success that goes beyond the monetary and the superficial.
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Ep 123 Career advisor, interview preparation expert and LinkedIn content advisor, Kirsty Bonner
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Kirsty Bonner provided guidance to job seekers and people needing guidance in job search, a transition between industries, effective methods of self-marketing and networking. Kirsty gave advice on interview preparation techniques, resume improvement, and was a Linkedin specialist.
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Ep 122 BBC Australia General Manager and Deputy Chair Football NSW, Fiona Lang
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Fiona Lang has developed skills not many people have. Not only is she the general manager of the BBC in Australia and New Zealand, but she also sits at board rooms of reputable organisations where she advises them on corporate growth, leadership, mergers and acquisitions. Fiona is also involved in programmes where she volunteers to help her local c…
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Ep 121 Holographic Telepresence, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality expert, Founder of HUMENSE, Scott OBrien
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Scott O'Brien can easily differentiate things that many of us cannot even fathom: augmented reality, virtual reality, and holographic telepresence. Other companies and innovators claim to offer products that produce virtual reality. However, Scott believes that he has truly accumulated the ingredients to create the perfect recipe for an elevated an…
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Charging Your Podcast Guest An Appearance Fee?
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Supply and Demand The "law" of supply and demand is this: The more demand there is for a product, the more you can charge for it. There are many things that lead and boost demand, and that is outside the scope of today's show. In general, you are delivering value (or perceived value) If you raise the price more and more, the demand may go down (as …
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Ep 120 Manager ChocQuibTown, Fundador Toro Music, Diego Toro
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Entrevista a Diego Toro, uno de las personas mas reconocidas en la industria musical en latino america. Con mas de 22 años de experiencia, Diego llego a ser Vicepresidente Marketing & Business Development en Sony Music, y ahora es el manager de ChocQuibTown.
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Ep 119 Creator of Best Rum in The world - PARCE RUM, Brojen Fernandez
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How to Do An "Ask Me Anything (AMA)" Episode
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Oscar Trimboli asked me, "Hey, do you have anything about doing an Ask me anything sometimes called AMA's. That type of episode?" Well, there are a couple of things to think of number one, for this to work you need an audience. So this is the first thing you need is an audience. The next thing is the tools, and I always recommend that you have your…
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Ep 118 Vice President at Random Acts of Kindness & TED Speaker, Brooke Jones
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Today’s guest is a woman leader unafraid to promote the softest of skills: kindness. Her optimism and honesty speak not just of the greatness of her foundation, Random Acts of Kindness, but of who she is as a human being. Meet Brooke Jones.
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Ep 117 Author, Creator and Founder of SPRINTS and MAKE TIME, John Zeratsky
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Today’s guest is the co-author of two amazing books on focus: Sprints and Make Time. He has created helpful step-by-step processes not only for business owners and product managers but also for any time we face uncertainties and complexities. Meet John Zeratsky.
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Why Isn't Apple Displaying All of My Episodes?
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Think of it Like a Store Front One of my hobbies is music. I remember as a young child going into or walking by a music store, and there were a few different guitars in the front window and I was like, Wow, look at those guitars! Those are awesome. And then I walked through the door into the store, and there was wall to wall guitars and I was like,…
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Ep 116 Artist and creator reverspective Art Movement, Patrick Hughes
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Today’s guest is an artist and creator whose works are both fun and intriguing. He has been an artist for around 60 years and specialises in illusions created by movement. He works in unique ways and it is this strangeness that drives many to appreciate his work. Meet Patrick Hughes.
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Ep 115 Former Executive Editor INC Magazine, Author & Speaker, Bo Burlingham
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Today’s guest is an icon in the business world. He wrote many best-selling books such as “Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big,” that allow us to rethink how business cultures are created. Meet Bo Burlingham.
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Ep 114 Creator of BLUEY, animator and writer, Joe Brumm
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Today’s guest is the creator of the well-loved kids TV show, BLUEY. His ability to create a magical world through ordinary characters make this animator truly remarkable. Meet Joe Brumm
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Ep 113 Inventor and Co-Founder of FLOW Hive, Stuart Anderson
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Today’s guest is the inventor and co-founder of FLOW Hive, a beekeeping unit that has been created for all types of beekeepers. His efforts allow many enthusiasts to harvest honey efficiently and more joyfully. Meet Stuart Anderson.
ID3 tags were much more important back in 2005ish. All the portable media players and tools used ID3 tags. What is an ID3 Tag? An ID3 tags is information stored inside your mp3 file. You can't see them, but some (few) apps use this information. This (currently) only happens when your file is removed from your feed and is not used by an app. EXAMPLE…
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Ep 112 Global Head of Innovation for Atlassian, Molly Hellerman
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Today’s guest is an amazing leader and coach who uses positive character building to create success. Her various experiences in sports and the corporate world make her an effective and inspiring leader. Meet Molly Hellerman.
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Ep 111 Behavioural Scientist, Importance of Resilience, Leadership and Purpose, Darren Hill
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Today’s guest is the mastermind behind many successful organizational cultures. His company believes in the power of feedback in creating a healthy and happy work environment. Meet Darren Hill.
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Ep 110 Best Barista in the World & Owner of ONA Cafe and Coffee Roaster, Sasa Sestic
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Today’s guest is a world champion barista and an entrepreneur. With his desire to create and connect, he has succeeded as both a coffee maker and a business owner. Meet Sasa Sestic.
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Ep 109 Resilience, Intentional Adaptability and Human Potential Thought Leader, Mariya Radysh
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Today’s guest is a lawyer and a consultant for many innovative companies. Through her knowledge and experiences, she has influenced many leaders to always see the potential each situation holds. Meet Mariya Radysh.
When you are podcasting you are talking to your audience, but you also have to realize there is a bit of "performance" mixed in. This is why you had people like Wolfman Jack and other people who were super high energy. Then you had people like Paul Harvey who had his own style, and really really long pauses. Some people get nervous thinking about t…
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Ep 108 Executive Director Innovation & Entrepreneurship UTS, Margaret Maile Petty
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Today’s guest is a professional innovator and a respected leader in the academic word. Through her desire to live purposefully, she has inspired many to solve problems with lightness and joy. A woman of great resilience, she uses her knowledge in design history to change the world of her students. Meet Margaret Maile Petty.…