Build a team that performs, stays, and genuinely thrives. Richard Clarke shows you how.

This is Part 2 of Andrew White's conversation with Richard Clarke on Leading Our Own Way. If you missed Part 1, head back in the feed before yesterday's Tuesday Truths episode and listen there first. It's worth it.

In this episode, Richard shares his insights on happiness, leadership, and creating positive environments at work and in life. He walks through practical strategies for boosting well-being, fostering trust, and leading with purpose, all grounded in real experience from building and running Secret Source, a tech company he founded on happiness as a KPI.

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Key Topics

- Happiness and its true meaning

- The importance of psychological safety in teams

- Practical strategies for employee engagement

- The impact of leadership on trust and culture

- Tools for managing anxiety and uncertainty

- The role of positivity and gratitude in well-being

Takeaways

- Practicing savouring can enhance happiness.

- Asking staff about their feelings improves trust.

- Proactively managing mental health is crucial.

- Creating a positive team environment boosts productivity.

- Understanding that uncertainty causes anxiety helps in managing it.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) The Pursuit of Happiness

🔴 (00:57) Building Trust in Teams

🔴 (01:29) Transforming Negativity into Positivity

🔴 (03:34) Understanding Personal Challenges in Leadership

🔴 (05:09) Weekly Check-Ins for Team Wellbeing

🔴 (08:14) The Emotional Journey of Letting Go

🔴 (11:44) Reflections on Transitioning Leadership

🔴 (13:38) The Journey of Writing and Discovery

🔴 (17:14) The Secret Sauce of Business

🔴 (19:08) Reflections on Childhood and Happiness

🔴 (23:02) Living in Fear and Anxiety

🔴 (27:29) Lessons from Anxiety and Control

🔴 (31:51) The Power of Positivity

🔴 (33:25) Future Aspirations and Purpose

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Got 15 minutes? This one is worth it.

Welcome to Tuesday Truths on Leading Our Own Way. Today Andrew White brings you a bite-size piece of inspiration from his full conversation with Richard Clarke, workplace happiness expert, tech founder, and CEO.

In this episode, Richard shares insights on happiness, workplace culture, and leadership. Discover how small changes in environment and mindset can lead to greater wellbeing and team trust. Simple, practical, and genuinely powerful.

If you missed Part 1 with Richard, it is sitting right there in the feed waiting for you. Go back and start there when you have time. Part 2 drops tomorrow, so this Tuesday Truths is the perfect bridge to carry you through.

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Key Topics

- The five needs at work: safety, community, autonomy, learning, purpose

- The impact of psychological safety on team performance

- How small adjustments in management can transform team happiness

- The role of purpose in employee engagement

- The importance of listening and understanding individual needs

Takeaways

- Happiness is built through small daily choices and meaningful connections.

- Psychological safety is crucial for team trust and performance.

- Autonomy and purpose are key drivers of employee satisfaction.

- Listening to team needs can lead to simple but effective improvements.

- Creating a sense of belonging and support enhances wellbeing.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Tuesday Truths with Richard Clarke

🔴 (01:12) Eshu SkinCare Sponsor

🔴 (01:58) The Five Needs for Workplace Wellbeing

🔴 (07:12) The Power of Positive Meetings

🔴 (11:06) Finding Happiness Through Helping Others

🔴 (16:16) Thank You - Part 2 Drops Tomorrow with Richard

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If Part 1 of Tamra Mancktelow's conversation left you thinking, Part 2 is going to leave you feeling.

In this powerful conclusion, Tamra gets real about what it actually takes to do the inner work. Not the version that looks polished on a highlight reel. The raw, honest, sometimes uncomfortable version that actually leads to change.

She talks about how her own childhood challenges shaped the way she moves through the world, why authentic connection is the foundation of everything she does, and what drives her mission to help other people step into their voice and own their story.

If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and start there first. This is a conversation that deserves to be heard from the beginning.

This is Leading Our Own Way. Real conversations. Real people. Real transformation.

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Key Topics

- Childhood trauma and its impact on identity

- The importance of inner work and healing

- Building a business with purpose and impact

- The role of faith in personal and professional growth

- Balancing inner child expression with adult responsibilities

Takeaways

- Healing childhood wounds is essential for authentic leadership.

- Inner work and faith are powerful tools for personal transformation.

- Building a business that creates impact is rooted in purpose, not just profit.

- Authentic connection and vulnerability foster trust and growth.

- Balancing inner child expression with adult responsibilities enhances well-being.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Childhood Influences on Identity and Personality

🔴 (09:31) Navigating Toxic Relationships and Building Healthy Ones

🔴 (12:37) The Impact of Family Dynamics on Identity

🔴 (18:55) Finding Support and Stability in Relationships

🔴 (20:39) Embracing the Inner Child and Personal Growth

🔴 (25:37) Preparing for Parenthood and Building a Secure Future

🔴 (28:25) The Importance of Challenging Beliefs and Values

🔴 (38:21) Creating Impact Through Compassion and Connection

🔴 (41:45) Thank You Tamra - Welcome back anytime here on LOOW

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Tuesday Truths is back, and this one hits deep.

Tamra Mancktelow gets real about the personal battles that shaped her, the toxic relationships she had to leave behind, and the inner work that transformed how she leads and lives. This is a conversation about family dynamics, mental health, and what it actually takes to show up as an authentic leader.

If you missed Part 1, go back and start there first. This is Part 2, and it builds on everything Tamra shared from the beginning.

Drop everything. This one is worth it.

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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/tamra-mancktelow-693940156⁠⁠

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Key Topics

- The importance of trust in leadership

- Mental health practices for leaders

- Navigating toxic relationships and family dynamics

- The role of authenticity in personal branding

- Inner work and self-awareness in impact creation

Takeaways

- Authenticity is crucial for building trust and impact.

- Inner work and self-awareness shape effective leadership.

- Balancing personal challenges with professional growth is vital.

- Sharing your story can inspire and connect with others.

- Mental health practices are essential for sustainable leadership.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Tuesday Truths - Tamra

🔴 (00:56) Eshu Skincare Promo

🔴 (01:37) Tamra's Journey to Self-Discovery

🔴 (05:13) Finding Authenticity in Personal Branding

🔴 (09:58) Navigating an Unstable Upbringing

🔴 (15:23) Thank You - Part 2 drops tomorrow

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What happens when you stop pretending everything is fine and start building a life that actually reflects who you are?

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Andrew sits down with entrepreneur and personal growth advocate Tamra Mancktelow for an honest, wide-open chat about the journey behind the business, the moments that tested her trust in herself, and why authenticity is not just a buzzword but a survival strategy.

Tamra gets real about the mental health battles that shaped her approach to entrepreneurship, what it means to truly trust yourself when everything feels uncertain, and how the messy, non-linear path of personal growth can become your greatest business asset.

If you have ever felt like you were building someone else's version of success, this one is for you.

Part 2 drops Wednesday. Stay with us.

Connect with Tamra

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tamra-mancktelow-693940156

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tamramancktelow/

Key Topics

- The importance of trust and authenticity in personal branding

- Balancing life and business during challenging times

- The role of mental health practices in leadership

- Strategies for growth and self-awareness

- The significance of values and purpose in impact

Takeaways

- Authenticity is about knowing yourself deeply and aligning your content with your true self.

- Balancing personal life and business requires grace, especially during family crises.

- Daily mental health practices, like prayer or reflection, are vital for resilience.

- Understanding your values helps filter advice and opportunities that align with your purpose.

- Celebrating small wins is important, but avoid stagnation by moving the goalposts.

- Building genuine connections accelerates trust and impact in a noisy digital world.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Welcome Tamra to Leading Our Own Way

🔴 (04:53) Entrepreneurial Mission and Impact

🔴 (07:54) Mental Health and Achievement Pressure

🔴 (10:49) Balancing Personal Life and Business

🔴 (13:58) The Importance of Connection and Trust

🔴 (16:45) Personal Branding in a Distrustful World

🔴 (19:54) Finding Authenticity and Unique Voice

🔴 (22:59) Values and Life Purpose

🔴 (25:49) Daily Practices for Mental Well-being

🔴 (28:57) The Role of Sleep in Health

🔴 (31:51) Conclusion and Reflections

🔴 (38:15) Reading Rituals and Personal Development

🔴 (39:23) Building a Personal Brand and Client Relationships

🔴 (42:33) Evolution of Business and Personal Growth

🔴 (45:45) Going All In: The Leap of Faith

🔴 (49:32) Navigating Business Identity and Community Support

🔴 (55:40) Education Journey and Career Path

🔴 (01:04:02) Childhood Influences on Identity and Personality

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What if the answers to your biggest health challenges were hiding in ancient traditions all along? In Part 2 of my conversation with Kersten Stengel, we go deeper into the journey that shaped her into the holistic health expert she is today, and what she discovered along the way will change how you think about healing.

Kersten shares how childhood experiences quietly laid the foundation for everything that followed, and how personal pain became the catalyst for a life of purpose. We explore the remarkable blend of traditional wisdom and modern science that underpins her work, and why practices like yoga and meditation are not just lifestyle choices but genuine tools for transformation. We talk about food as medicine, the stories of clients whose lives were turned upside down and then rebuilt, and what it really means to connect with your true self.

This is one of those conversations that stays with you. If you are on any kind of health journey, or simply looking for a new way to understand your own story, this episode is for you.

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Website: ⁠https://www.kerstenstengel.com.au/⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://au.linkedin.com/in/kersten-stengel-32852328a⁠

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kerstenstengel/⁠

Yogo: ⁠https://yogaaustralia.org.au/teachers/kersten-stengel/

Key Topics

- Holistic health and traditional wisdom

- The role of yoga and Ayurveda in healing

- Managing chronic pain through lifestyle and diet

Takeaways

- Healing isn't about becoming someone new, but reconnecting with your true self.

- Traditional practices like yoga and Ayurveda are backed by science and can significantly improve mental and physical health.

- A personalised approach to diet and lifestyle, based on your constitution, enhances well-being.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Healing Through Yoga and Meditation

🔴 (02:16) A New Perspective on Life and Work

🔴 (11:07) Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science

🔴 (15:25) The Importance of Prevention in Health

🔴 (20:36) Food as Medicine: A Holistic Approach

🔴 (26:55) Transformative Client Experiences

🔴 (31:59) Childhood Influences on Personal Growth

🔴 (36:03) Future Aspirations and Goals

🔴 (39:49) Connecting with Your True Self

🔴 (46:15) Thank You and Join Us Next Week for a New Guest

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What does it really take to heal when conventional answers run out?

Welcome to Tuesday Truths, your mid-week reflection from Leading Our Own Way. This week I'm sitting with part of my conversation with Kersten Stengel, a woman who faced chronic pain, workplace challenges, and the kind of exhaustion that no amount of rest could fix. What she discovered was that healing required more than modern medicine. It required ancient practices, a deep return to self-awareness, and the courage to lean on community.

Kersten's story is a reminder that prevention is just as powerful as treatment, and that reconnecting with who you truly are can be the first step toward real change.

Part 2 of our full conversation drops tomorrow. Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss it. And if this resonates with you, leave a review. It means the world.

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Website: ⁠https://www.kerstenstengel.com.au/⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://au.linkedin.com/in/kersten-stengel-32852328a⁠

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kerstenstengel/⁠

Yogo: ⁠https://yogaaustralia.org.au/teachers/kersten-stengel/

Key Topics

- Chronic pain and its psychological impact

- Healing through yoga, meditation, and ancient practices

- Workplace bullying and resilience

- The importance of prevention in health

- Community and self-awareness in recovery

Takeaways

- Your body often signals the need for healing before your mind is ready.

- Healing is a journey that involves prevention, nourishment, and self-awareness.

- Community support and ancient practices like yoga and meditation can accelerate recovery.

- Workplace trauma can lead to chronic pain, but recovery is possible with the right approach.

- Self-care is not a luxury but a necessity for sustainable well-being.

Chapters

🔴 (00:00) Tuesday Truths

🔴 (00:58) Eshu Skincare Promotion

🔴 (01:47) Kersten's Terrifying School Incident

🔴 (05:37) Holistic Approach to Chronic Fatigue

🔴 (08:23) Reconnecting with Your True Self

🔴 (12:16) Thank You, Part 2 Drops Tomorrow

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