Dear 21 Year Old Me - life lessons from leaders

Anchored by their 21st birthday and reflecting on their aspirations, our guest discusses how their perspectives on life and leadership have been framed, what critical life and leadership lessons they’ve learned, and what they would say today to their 21-year-old self.

Dear 21 Year Old Me - life lessons from leaders is a business podcast hosted by Jeremy Irvine, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jeremy Irvine hosts Dear 21 Year Old Me - life lessons from leaders, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  E15: Shannon Brown

  Jun 18, 20261h 23mS1

  In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Shannon Brown We go back in time to 2005 when Shannon turned 21. Shannon reflects on his career in music and what he was doing when he celebrated his 21st! We talk about how he got into music and how he joined The Ten Tenors. What was it like to tour and perform around the world? We discuss how he became a musical director. Shannon talks about working in the arts and leadership lessons he's learned along the way. Shannon reflects on his music to-do list. We ask Shannon what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Shannon at 21 would say to himself now. Links NSW Schools Spectacular - Go the Distance - YouTube Shannon singing Australian National Anthem Australia Day 2009 - YouTube Anthony Warlow and Philip Quast - Lily's Eyes - YouTube Simon Gleeson and Kane Richardson (another!) Lily's Eyes - YouTube Mahler's Symphony No. 8 - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein 1975 -YouTube Mahler's Symphony No. 9 - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein 1975 - YouTube Mormon Tabernacle Choir - John Rutter - For the Beauty of the Earth - YouTube Shannon Brown - website Shannon Brown - YouTube NSW Talent Development Program The Ten Tenors National Boys' Choir Dear 21 Year Old Me website Jeremy Irvine LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymirvine/ If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!

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  Episode #14

  E14: Heidi Farren

  Oct 23, 20251h 35mS1

  <h2>In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Heidi Farren</h2><p></p>We go back in time to 2014 when Heidi turned 21.Heidi reflects on her career in the tourism industry and how at seven years of age, she knew she wanted to run a businessWe talk about how she got into tourism and created Altitude ToursWhat did COVID 19 mean for Heidi's business and what it was like in a tourism region ?We discuss how to "personalise the ordinary and systemise the extraordinary."Heidi talks about building a business and embedding a customer-centric cultureWe ask Heidi her go-to-places...

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  Episode #13

  E13: Ros Cardinal

  Sep 26, 20251h 23mS1

  <h2>In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Ros Cardinal</h2><p></p>We go back in time to 1989 when Ros turned 21.Ros reflects on her career in the federal public service and how she moved to running her own firmWe talk about a critical piece of feedback and what changed Ros's leadership mindsetWhat does AI and its impact mean for leaders?We discuss being your best true self and what that means for leaders and their teamsWe ask Ros her favourite and least favourite organisational phrases (during which we reference TV show Utopia - the character's name...

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  Episode #12

  E12: Andrew Klein, MC, speaker, trainer

  Jul 23, 20251h 34mS1

  <h2>In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Andrew Klein</h2><p></p>We go back in time to 1986 when Andrew turned 21.Andrew reflects on his early career and what made him change career directionWe talk about the Sydney Olympics and Andrew's involvementWhy is 'Survivor' a TV show Andrew loves?!We discuss being genuine and the importance of honesty in challenging situationsWe ask Andrew what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Andrew at 21 would say to himself now.<p></p><h2>Links</h2>Andrew Klein https://andrewklein.com.au/Jeremy Irvine https://www.linkedin.com/in...

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  Episode #11

  E11: Sarah Makris, career success coach

  Mar 28, 20241h 14mS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Sarah Makris</b></p>We go back in time to 1997 when our guest, Sarah Makris, turned 21.<br/><br/>Sarah reflects on her career journey, her drive, and determination.<br/><br/>We discuss understanding your brand and the importance of simple, clear communication.<br/><br/>Sarah steps back and looks at the contrasts between corporate life and running your own small business.<br/><br/>We discuss how Sarah learns from others and the traits of being a good leader.<br/><br/>We ask Sarah...

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