This Month
Getting divorced? There’s a coach for that
The business of coaching someone through stages of their lives, from childhood through to work, motherhood, menopause and death, has grown dramatically.
Why CEOs are learning to operate like professional athletes
Suffering more burnout than ever before, top executives say they are now thinking more deliberately about their physical and mental health.
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.
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.
Australia set to break a fitness world record
Recruiter Dominic Sheppard earns $2000 a month on the side coaching people to compete in Hyrox, which will break a world record in Sydney this weekend.
June
From private chefs to stepping back, founders fight off their burnout
A comprehensive new study shows that creating a start-up business can lead to stress and emotional exhaustion – at far higher rates than many other industries.
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.
How execs slay the horror ‘sandwich’ of work, kids and ageing parents
For executives climbing up the corporate ladder, caring responsibilities on both sides can take a toll, but these workers show it can be done.
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.
Forget WFH – what it’s really like to ‘work from anywhere’
Businesses offering work-from-anywhere options as perks are getting the thumbs up from grateful employees.
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.
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”.
May
How weekly group cycling sessions push this MD to improve
FTI Consulting’s Matthew Chivers says his cycling addiction is powered by positive banter and quality family time.
Need a skillcation? This ceramics workshop will spark creativity
Learn to spin clay in Sicily’s burgeoning ceramics hub.
A beer and a bike ride is the perfect outing for this cycling brewer
Richard Watkins of BentSpoke Brewing Co has cycled all over the world – often while listening to Metallica.
Marathons are meditations for this Melbourne banking executive
Up bank CEO Xavier Shay loves running in all its forms, from multi-day ultra-trail races through rugged bush to fun weekend jogs with his dad.
April
Why weekends are so important to the CEO of this $7b company
Throughout his career, AGL chief Damien Nicks has deliberately shut off from work on a Friday so he can start the following week fresh.
How gaming has supercharged this founder’s career
Avid gamer Gordon Campbell says it’s as much about team work as it is about escapism and entertainment.
How horse riding gives this Sydney business leader his edge
Smartsheet’s Jarrod Kinchington went from curious hobbyist to addicted equestrian with surprising speed.