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Dylan Winick.

Australia’s newest viral sport is this CEO’s go-to stress buster

Nayax’s Dylan Winik fell in love with pickleball – an easy-to-learn hybrid of ping-pong and tennis – thanks to its mix of social connection and strategic thinking.

Nick Orchard, founder of Uncut Coaching and the coaching program The Big Refresh

This fighting founder discovered inner peace in the boxing ring

“Something magical happens when everything is clicking: the conscious you disappears entirely,” says Uncut Coaching’s Nick Orchard.

Ben Kierath, managing director of True Protein.

This Sydney MD tackles leeches, thunderstorms and bush bashing for fun

True Protein’s Ben Kierath has embarked on some of Australia’s most challenging hikes and lived to the tell the tale.

October

Why this founder is considering riding the Silk Road from China

For Josh Ball, of Farmers Pick, there’s nothing better than time in the saddle on gravel roads.

How playing AFL helps this HR director in real life

Peyton Caffey attributes many of his life skills to a long association with Aussie rules.

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Skiing alpine backcountry is this Melbourne VP’s thrill of choice

Damien Shaw of Hertz APAC has been carving up slopes for more than four decades. Now he’s passed on this passion to his kids.

September

Shaun McLagan (second from left), then left to right Richard Broad, Shiva Pillay and Chris Camereri playing at Laguna National in Singapore.

When it comes to golf – and business – you can’t fake preparation

This Sydney vice president and GM says golf gives him an edge due to its mental and physical challenges and its healthy dose of humility.

Why collecting watches is about spotting potential where others don’t

This Sydney gallerist has been amassing timepieces since he was a child – a lifelong passion he’s honed into a keen eye for rare finds.

How this Melbourne GM followed in the skis of Michelle Obama

Traversing the world’s best alpine slopes is a family affair for Logicalis’ Lisa Fortey, who has even shared a run with the former first lady.

August

Erik Newcomb on the set of The Great Australian Bake Off.

What baking taught this company director

Shopify’s Erik Newcomb is a dab hand in the kitchen – and the precision, detail and unpredictability of baking have taught him valuable business lessons.

Caerl Murray, regional vice president at LogicMonitor.

The stress buster this Sydney VP turns to when work overwhelms

Caerl Murray of LogicMonitor swears by this weekly combo to keep him sane – and fit – in the most time-efficient way.

Tim Jack Adams (left) and his friend Chen Prince, who he introduced to surfing at age 18 and they have surfed together since.

How surfing keeps this founder sane

Tim Jack Adams grew up around world-class surfers. Today, he uses his time on the water for big-picture thinking.

July

Koradhi played team sports in his younger years.

More men should try Pilates, says this Sydney CEO

Entrepreneur Dorry Kordahi gave weight training the flick when he discovered Pilates. Now, it’s his go-to for a great workout and a mental recharge.

Peter Mousaferiadis says he has some of his best ideas while walking.

This CEO loses 4kg every holiday. Here’s his secret

Peter Mousaferiadis of Diversity Atlas can clock as many as 120,000 steps a week, thanks to his preferred way to keep fit.

Ray Balks training at Urban Xtreme in Hendra, Brisbane.

This 70-year-old executive is a modern-day Tarzan

Idemitsu Australia’s Ray Balks spends his spare time testing his physical limits on some of the world’s toughest obstacle courses.

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June

Running in the Perth Marathon in 2024.

Running has taught this CEO that business is a marathon, not a sprint

Barb de Corti of ENJO Australia uses her daily pre-dawn runs to energise her for the day.

This Sydney financier dreams of hitting the road with David Beckham

Brendan Gow of Capital Haus and Equity Story uses his time on the bike to slow down and go fast.

Running and a ‘cheeky’ vice set this Sydney CEO up for the day

Diana Horvatovic of St Basil’s Aged Care uses her runs to solve the day’s issues before most people have even made it out of bed.

Madeline Miller, production attorney for the James Bond franchise and founder of Madeline Miller Coaching.

This boxing attorney loves the rhythm of the fight

Life coach and production attorney Madeline Miller discovered boxing by chance – now it’s her No.1 choice for exercise.

Keegan Crage, owner and managing director of TechBrain.

It’s his fitness-bro network that keeps this MD running ultra marathons

TechBrain managing director Keegan Crage says running is “pure, simple and brutally honest”.

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