Time, an allusive topic. How do you use your time? How do you you measure your time? Value it? The list goes on and on. We all waste time. Yet time is precious. Why waste something precious? So, how do you invest your time? In earning money? Ed

Life is a Two-Way Street

Oct 8th, 2020 12m 26s

A rainy morning, a sign in a store window, the purchase of a necktie and an amazing set of subsequent happenings. Enjoy this different story. Sam.

Curiosity and an Open Mind

Oct 2nd, 2020 11m 23s

Since I was a kid I have explored. Yes, I know, all kids explore. Then they grow up, into adults. I have never, ever, stopped exploring. It has added so much to my life. Here is an example.

Fast * Good * Cheap *

Oct 1st, 2020 2m 57s

Three words that express service standards. Fast, Good and Cheap. Sounds OK? Try putting them all together and they just don't work!You want it fast? And good? Sure thing - however it will not be inexpensive. It will cost you. How about fast a

Plan Your Work - Work Your Plan

Sep 30th, 2020 12m 11s

Do you have a daily routine? Not a habit - good or not-so-good, rather a routine of your choosing? TFM is my secret. Time for Me - or - Time for You!This podcast covers my routine. Water, walking, tai-chi energy breathing, honey+coffee + "medi

Smell the Flowers

Sep 26th, 2020 10m 41s

When do you stop to relax and think? Do you stop to relax and think? How long is it since you cleared your mind? Do creative thoughts flow easily in your head? In this podcast I start with clearing my desk - and ditto - clearing my mind. I also

Tai Chi Breathing Exercise Explained

Sep 24th, 2020 16m 57s

Every picture tells a story. So it is said. This podcast tells a story without any pictures via my voiceonly. This is one of the best, most relaxing, energising, breathing techniques taught to me by the 85 year old physics professor from Beijin

Breathe Deeply and Energise

Sep 23rd, 2020 8m 44s

This is my story about meeting a wise, highly educated and very fit, octogenarian Chinese gentleman who taught me the technique of Tai Chi energy Breathing.

Have Your Cake - and Eat it Too!

Sep 21st, 2020 11m 52s

This is a true story about a gift, a presentation and a mega sale! The gift was a cake. Not any cake but a purpose-baked, purpose-iced BIG cake. The presentation was to the board-of-directors of one of Australia's major retail groups. The poten

Seeing is Believing!

Sep 17th, 2020 11m 5s

Observation is a skill. Some are born with it. Some develop it - automatically. Some are taught it. However you acquire this amazing attribute the more you use it the more it will benefit you in life, love, work, hobbies and in just about every

Think - Act

Sep 16th, 2020 6m 55s

This is a tale about opening a bottle of wine. No ordinary bottle of wine. In fact an old, rare, delicious Chartreuse. The bottle heavily protected by a very thick, very solid, wax seal. My pet topic of 'Cognitive Connections' usually involves

Happiness and You

Sep 15th, 2020 4m 49s

Do you smile, frown, laugh or scowl? The choice is pretty much all yours. Take a walk on the lighter side and let a smile be your umbrella. Sounds corny? Give it a try – you will soon see it works. Sure, we all have our issues, our problems, an

Less - is More

Sep 14th, 2020 5m 6s

Do you have a full "to-do" list? Are you always "running"? Do you have too much on each and every day to find time to relax - time for yourself - TFM aka "time for me" in my weekly calendar? Breakfast on-the-run, kids to school, early job meeti

A Deeper Dive into Cognitive Connections

Sep 11th, 2020 15m 9s

Purpose is the framework by which our decisions are made - as we move forwards in our lives. "Cognitive" is the process of perception, memory and judgement - contrasted with emotional 'matching'. Connections are the result.

Who are You?

Sep 10th, 2020 9m 26s

In this podcast we revisit my involvement with Australia's #1 Advertising Agency at that time and we look at identifying what you want, who you are and maybe even your Purpose(s) in life. Enjoy! Sam.

Two Examples of Cognitive Connections

Sep 7th, 2020 12m 41s

Are you focused on your purpose? Your purpose in life, at work, at joy and relaxation? I am. I am driven by my purpose(s), numerous ones! In this episode you will hear how Cognitive Connections enabled my particular purpose - on a 747 - flying

Good Wishes for the Week End

Sep 4th, 2020 6m 40s

This PC Episode meanders through this past week. This has been the beginning of my daily podcasts. I am using "Wingman" as in WingmanSam because that is how I present my 'role' within a client organisation. "Flying" (AKA Working) alongside thei

Age - Younger or Older - is No Barrier

Sep 2nd, 2020 6m 7s

Hi, in this episode I talk about four people who are doing things - exciting things. Two are in their early 20's and two are in their mid 70's. Fantastic!

Sam is back - and back-on-track!

Sep 1st, 2020 6m 20s

Welcome back to my Podcast series. I hope you are coping well and loving life. I sure am and that's why I have started with this short, meaningful greeting to you. Let's catch up again tomorrow. Sam.

Rosanne Laflamme - A Most Extraordinary Lady

Jun 16th, 2020 9m 53s

As an audience participant at the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) in the USA some years ago I watched and listened to one of the most moving, awe-inspiring talks of my life. It was presented by Rosanne Laflamme. A Canadian woman from Quebec,

Contacts - Making Connections

Jun 12th, 2020 16m 46s

Today's podcast is all about that initial meeting. How you "break the ice" with someone. Whether a total stranger, someone you see or recognise but don't know. The reason Shaquille O'Neal appears in the image for this podcast is because I met a

A Blue Sky Day

Jun 11th, 2020 5m 4s

This episode of my Podcast program opens the door to initiating conversations. Meeting people you have never, ever met before and connecting with them. Hope you enjoy! Sam

The Story Begins

Jun 10th, 2020 11m 29s

This podcast introduces the basis around which these programs will be created. The topics, the guests, the experiences and the times for listening. Plus you will be the first to hear our new, cool jazz, theme-music intro. A good start. Enjoy!

Sam's New-Start Podcast #1

Jun 3rd, 2020 14m 33s

In this podcast I discuss Heart-Mind-Body 'Cognitive Connections' plus Purpose and illustrate these amazing human "drivers" with an audio promo. I discuss the number of times we will enjoy these podcasts and my feelings about our fractured worl

A Love of Life - A Life of Love

Apr 10th, 2020 14m 10s

Life's journey throws all of us good times and bad times - curved balls and home runs - and that's the way it is. We have always been told it is how you handle adversity that shows what type of person you really are and that it is a choice. Man