This Month
Bodybuilding helps clear the mind of this Sydney business leader
Lifting weights has been a passion for Search Property founder Ravi Sharma since his 20s, and in his opinion, it’s the best way to develop patience and discipline.
March
Surfing has made this wellness entrepreneur a student of the sea
Understanding currents – and when to be wary of sharks – is central to the skills David Altamura has learnt riding waves for three decades.
Cycling helps this COO to leave her work stress out on the footpath
From off-road mountain biking to indoor pedal sessions, Cash Converters’ Lisa Stedman has never tried a mode of cycling she didn’t love.
For this MD, golf is the ultimate challenge – both mental and physical
Nick McKimm’s lifelong love of the sport revolves around golf’s core values: respect, integrity and sportsmanship.
In basketball and in business, this MD knows when to take the shot
A lifetime of playing has taught Lawrence Lam that the best opportunities reveal themselves when you stay patient and read the flow.
This MD and confirmed speed freak intends to pedal his way to old age
Sodali & Co’s Paul Ryan lives for the thrill of a fast descent, but it’s time spent cycling with family that he most cherishes.
February
A lifetime of tennis taught this MD to turn challenges into triumphs
BNB Butler’s Charlotte Brett first picked up a racquet as a toddler. Now she’s passing on the values she’s learnt on court to the next generation.
How golf taught this CEO not to sweat the small stuff
Karmo CEO Nick Boucher learnt to play golf by putting into buried tin cans – and now dreams of playing Augusta.
Mountaineering is meditation, says local Ozempic exec
The higher he climbs, the less he thinks about daily life, says Novo Nordisk’s Cem Ozenc. There’s no time when the mental and physical challenge requires you to stay so focused.
Why this exec willingly wakes up at 4am for a three-hour round trip
Golf has taught Terry Tsai, of electric bike and scooter rental company Lime, to be an early riser.
January
This executive has overcome obstacles to stay in the game
Not even spinal surgeries and knee injuries can keep Erica McLernon, the executive director of PayPal Giving Fund Australia, off the hockey pitch.
It’s important to do things that scare you, says this brewery founder
DJ McCready loves the adrenaline rush of mountain biking, a pastime he notes requires fast decisions and 100 per cent focus but finds ‘strangely relaxing’.
How a slowdown in business led to this executive’s new passion
Smartvisit co-founder Laura Rieveley picked up a tennis racquet to stay connected with friends during the pandemic. Now she’s upping her game.
December 2024
Cycling makes me a nicer person, founder admits
Riding up a hill is where Australian Cleaning Rags MD Barry Brummer finds focus – and joy.
Why this executive finds diving so addictive
Sharks, whales, submarines and shipwrecks – marketing agency boss Emma Burdett has encountered them all. It’s a sport that never gets boring.
November 2024
Money, lifestyle, hair: why this executive was drawn to tennis
But now it’s the proximity to bars and coffee shops that keeps business adviser Michael Paidoussis on the court.
This HR executive is always striving for a better position
Ilona Charles finds time on the yoga mat improves her physical strength and mindfulness.
It turns out gin and tennis do mix
Four Pillars co-founder Matt Jones plays competition twice a week and believes there’s a parallel between the ways you can improve in sport and business.
This physio sold his business for $100m. Here’s how he relaxes
Jason T Smith has hiked all over Australia and the world. He calls it being part of nature’s “members only” club.
October 2024
Mahjong is finding favour with a new generation
Sessions of the tile-based strategy game are a way for Kawai Yeung to connect with her heritage and fellow architects and designers.