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Optimal Conversations

Optimal Conversations

Written by: Optimal Life Solutions
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an exceptional leader?


Join us as we dive into the many layers of leadership with inspiring voices from all walks of life sharing personal stories behind their journey to the top.


I'm Mary Wong, founder of Optimal Life Solutions, and over the past 20 years, I've been helping people become better leaders and communicators. Join our podcast for some solo insights and incredible guest conversations.

Optimal Conversations - Real People, Real Conversations.


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Episodes
  • Ep 43 - Kathy McKenzie - The Role of AI in Modern Leadership
    Jan 1 2026

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    A chance meeting while she boarded an Antarctic cruise liner led Kathy to see AI differently and to become an early adopter.

    Her perspective on where and how AI fits into our human-led businesses is part of this interview, in which she also shares her tumultuous journey of recovery from a serious injury.

    Find out more about Kathy:

    Website: https://fireupcoaching.com.au/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FIREUPCoachingofficial

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireup_coaching/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fireupcoaching/

    Great conversations underpin all successful leadership relationships and can create enduring transformational impact.
    If you want to change the world and don't know where to start, or if you’d like to level up your leadership, we can help you to make that a reality.

    Get in touch with Mary at Optimal Life Solutions using the contact form on our website at www.optimalcoaching.com.au

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    55 mins
  • Ep 42 - Mary Wong - Celebrating Leadership, Wisdom, and Gratitude
    Dec 18 2025

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    Our final episode for the first quarter of the century! And in it we celebrate our guests, share wisdom highlights and pay tribute to the power of this community.

    Thank you, our listeners, for being part of this grand journey to the end of 2025.

    2026 will bring even more... May your break be safe and enjoyable, and may you all be blessed with love, peace, and happiness through the 2025 festive season.

    Great conversations underpin all successful leadership relationships and can create enduring transformational impact.
    If you want to change the world and don't know where to start, or if you’d like to level up your leadership, we can help you to make that a reality.

    Get in touch with Mary at Optimal Life Solutions using the contact form on our website at www.optimalcoaching.com.au

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    37 mins
  • Ep 41 - Rebekah Woodbine - Leading with Tenderness for Nurses
    Dec 4 2025

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    Trigger warning: this recording discusses topics that may be sensitive to some listeners. If you need support, please reach out. Lifeline 13 11 14.

    What do you do when you recognise a culture that is hurting those whose primary role is to care for others? You do something about it!

    After her own journey of recovery from anxiety, depression and more, Nurse Practitioner, Rebekah Woodbine, set about creating a podcast as a helpful resource providing tenderness for nurses. The effect has been phenomenal.

    Listen and be inspired by her very real description of what happens when the carers aren't being cared for; and by her brave decision to make a difference with the podcast.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tendernessfornurses

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendernessfornurses

    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/tendernessfornurses

    TikToc: https://https//www.tiktok.com/@tendernessfornurses?_t=ZS-8tIuUAAGu3E&_r=1

    Website: https://perfectlysmooth.com.au/


    Great conversations underpin all successful leadership relationships and can create enduring transformational impact.
    If you want to change the world and don't know where to start, or if you’d like to level up your leadership, we can help you to make that a reality.

    Get in touch with Mary at Optimal Life Solutions using the contact form on our website at www.optimalcoaching.com.au

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    41 mins
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