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The Mastering Podcast
In a world obsessed with instant gratification and overnight success, Mastering… offers a refreshing antidote. We go beyond the surface-level stories and delve into the nitty-gritty of what it truly takes to master a craft.
Mastering is a podcast that delves into the secrets of mastery by interviewing experts at the top of their game. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a master from a different field, from artists and athletes to entrepreneurs and scientists. We'll explore their journeys, their mindsets, and the unique skills and strategies they've developed to achieve excellence.
Episodes
24 episodes
Mastering Sport as a Force for Change | Professor Sarah Kelly OAM
Sport can look like a scoreboard, a sponsorship deck, or a weekend habit, but we see something bigger: a national trust asset that shapes identity, community and opportunity. Professor Sarah Kelly OAM joins our hosts, Magnus Olson, Don Sanka an...
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Mastering the Green and Gold | The Real Cost of Olympic Gold with Natalie Cook
Three straight aces to start an Olympic semi-final is the kind of moment that makes most people shrink. Natalie Cook tells us what it takes to do the opposite, reset your posture, steady your mind, and decide “not today” with a home crowd watch...
Mastering the Modern World Part 2 | The Future of Health, AI and Human Connection with Dr Vu Tran and Gopi Sara
If you’ve ever promised yourself you’d get on top of your health, then got beaten by time, friction, and old habits, this conversation is for you. Our hosts Don Sanka and Magnus Olson are back in the studio with Dr Vu Tran and Gopi Sara to conn...
Mastering the Modern World: Risk, Resilience, and Startups with Dr. Vu Tran & Gopi Sara
A family fleeing into the night with gold sewn into clothing is not just a dramatic story; it is a masterclass in conviction. This week, our hosts Magnus Olson and Don Sanka Small sit down with Dr Vu Tran and Gopi Sara to unpack how migrant and...
Vibe Coding, AI Agents, and the End of Traditional Admin with Lucas Meadowcroft & Dean Cavanagh
Australia’s being sold a shiny AI future, but most businesses are still stuck between a headline and a half-built software project. Our hosts Magnus Olson and Don Sanka are joined by Lucas Meadowcroft and Dean Cavanagh, co-founders of Brisbane-...
Beyond Exams | Mastering Education with Mat Jacobson
Exams, rankings, research prestige… none of that matters when you graduate and still don’t know how to do the work. We take a hard look at why higher education keeps producing capable people who feel unprepared on day one, and why the system of...
Boards To Books: Governance, Property And Crime Fiction with Peter Robertson
Peter Robertson has lived more than one professional life.He has moved from mathematics and technology into property development, governance, sport, entertainment and crime fiction. In this episode of The Mastering Podcast, Pete...
Don't Think Just Run! Mastering Speed with Matty Scott and Rajeev Balakrishnan
Australia’s track and field resurgence is real, and it’s being built from the ground up, one training group at a time. This week, our host Magnus Olsen and Australian Masters Athlete Don Sanka Small are joined by Rajiv, an Olympian-turned-elite...
Breaststroke, Red Snakes, And Real Estate: Abbey Harkin on Mastering Performance, Pressure & Perspective
What does it take to miss your Olympic dream by a tenth of a second and still choose to sprint toward the next start line? In this episode of the Mastering Podcast, host Magnus Olsen and co-hosts Lucas Meadowcroft and Don Sanka sit down with Au...
Mastering Resilience - Rise After Impact with Michael Dobbie-Bridges
In this episode of The Mastering Podcast, we sit down with Michael Dobbie, a Paralympian, leader, and advocate whose story defines the true meaning of resilience and reinvention.In 2001, a motorcycle accident changed Michael’s life in an...
Mastering Speed: Unpacking Elite Sprint Performance with Reece Holder & Dr. Christopher Dale | Part Two
Ever wondered what it takes to transform an athlete into a world-class performer? In this fascinating second part of our deep dive into mastering speed, our hosts Don Sanka Small and Will Tuffley uncover the revolutionary training methods behin...
Mastering Speed: Unpacking Elite Sprint Performance with Reece Holder & Dr. Christopher Dale | Part One
The 400-meter sprint might be the most punishing event in track and field—a brutal combination of raw speed and lactic acid endurance that pushes athletes to their absolute limits. In this captivating conversation, our hosts Don Sanka Small and...
Is This AI’s iPhone Moment? | Builder AI’s Collapse + Apple’s AI Gamble: Mastering Technology with Lucas Meadowcroft and Don Sanka Small
Our hosts, Don Sanka Small and Lucas Meadocroft, explore AI's potential "iPhone moment" as OpenAI and Johnny Ive collaborate on what could be the next revolutionary technology interface, while also examining practical AI implementation for busi...
The Matilda Who Didn't Know the Matildas Existed | Mastering Sports with Amy Chapman
What happens when a seven-year-old girl from country Australia decides she wants to play for the Socceroos? For Amy Chapman, it meant cutting her hair into an undercut and pretending to be a boy for years while playing in all-male teams. When p...
Unlock Your Mind: Mastering Mental Health and Breaking Down Stigmas with Dan Hunt
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of mental illness, addiction, trauma, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.In this raw and revealing conversation, former NRL star Dan Hunt opens up about his journ...
Mastering Politics | Part Two with Michael Johnson and Phil DiBella | Beyond Election Day: The System We Deserve
Dive into the second part of this raw, unfiltered analysis of Australia's political landscape ahead of a crucial federal election. Former MP Michael Johnson and coffee entrepreneur Philip de Bella pull back the curtain on why our political syst...
Mastering Politics | Beyond the Ballot: What Voters Need to Know Before Election Day with Phil Di Bella and Michael Johnson
When was the last time you truly understood what you were voting for? In this eye-opening conversation with former federal MP Michael Johnson and renowned entrepreneur Philip Di Bella, we pull back the curtain on Australia's political landscape...
Lynnsanity Unleashed: From Cricket Pitch to Purposeful Leadership | Australian Cricket Powerhouse Chris Lynn
The smashing sound of cricket balls flying over boundaries may have made Chris Lynn famous, but it's his journey beyond the cricket pitch that reveals his most impressive talents. In this captivating conversation, the explosive Australian batsm...
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Digital Twins & Terminators: Debunking AI Myths with Lucas Meadowcroft
The AI revolution is here, transforming how we work, build businesses, and solve problems at unprecedented speed. In this illuminating conversation with Lucas Meadowcroft, founder of Crofty and veteran technology entrepreneur, we unpack the rea...
The 10,000-Hour DJ: Building a Music Career from Scratch | Up-&-Comming Australian DJ and Producer Yussi
Yussi's transformation from civil engineering student to international drum and bass producer offers a masterclass in artistic dedication and modern music entrepreneurship. With over 167,000 monthly Spotify listeners and a European tour on the ...
The Billion Dollar Brick: Small Daily Choices Build Wealth - Elite Sports, Sports Psychology and Wealth Creation | Guest Panellist Elia Hill
Elite athletes distinguish themselves through intention, commitment, passion, and natural hunger – traits that translate to success in any field, including wealth creation.Former Tennis Queensland acting CEO Elia Hill's journey from...
Beyond Human Limits: The Mind and Body of an Ultra Endurance Athlete - Bonus Episode | Ultra Marathon Runner Tim Franklin
Tim Franklin isn't just an ultra marathon runner—he's a testament to what happens when you push beyond the boundaries of possibility. As one of only eight people to ever run around the world, Tim's accomplishment puts him in a club more exclusi...
Giving It a Shot: The Crazy World of Elite Athletics! | Olympians Riley Day & Cedric Dubler
Giving It a Shot: The Crazy World of Elite Athletics!Storytelling in sports as a tool for connection. Experience the extraordinary journey of elite athletes as we dive into the world of track and field, highlighting the challe...