On this episode of The Nest Effect, we sit down with Tasha Price — elite adaptive athlete, speaker, advocate, and co-founder of InvincAble.

Tasha opens up about turning adversity into fuel, building resilience through intentional mindset shifts, and the power of creating safe “nests” of support for herself and those around her. This conversation dives deep into identity, leadership, and showing up with empathy — even when life throws unexpected challenges your way.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How mindset shifts can turn obstacles into opportunities

• The vital role of community, belonging, and support systems

• Practical tools for resilience, personal growth, and values-driven leadership

Whether you’re facing personal challenges, leading a team, or aiming to make a meaningful impact, this episode will leave you inspired, empowered, and grounded.

🔗 Learn more about Tasha’s work at tashaprice.com and InvincAble

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Whether you're an athlete, business owner, or passionate supporter — there's a place for you in the Nest.

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Recorded late last year, this marks our first podcast release for 2026

What does it really take to pursue excellence across ten events — while building a full-time professional career?

In this episode of The Nest Effect, host Antoine Vidal sits down with Christian Paynter, an Australian decathlete, data scientist, and community leader redefining what high performance looks like on and off the track.

Christian shares his journey from representing Victoria and fundraising his way to international competition in Greece, to balancing elite athletics with postgraduate study in data science and a leadership role with the City of Melbourne.

This is a conversation about:

• Playing the long game in sport and life
• Managing identity beyond medals and rankings
• Using data, discipline, and mindset to stay consistent
• Believing in yourself when the path isn’t linear

Whether he’s running the 1500m, clearing the pole vault, or analysing performance metrics, Christian proves that real growth comes from commitment, curiosity, and doing the hard things well — every day.

🎧 If you’re chasing excellence in sport, business, or life — this episode is for you.

🌱 The WattleNest is a community that connects business and sport to build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities.

Whether you're an athlete, business owner, or passionate supporter — there's a place for you in the Nest.

🔗 Jump on the website to find out more

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In this episode of The Nest Effect, host Antoine Vidal sits down with Jack Howell — a driven young athlete who’s carving his own path through discipline, mindset, and purpose.

Jack shares the habits and motivations behind his rise, how he navigates pressure and setbacks, and the importance of staying grounded while chasing big ambitions. Whether you’re an up-and-coming athlete, a coach, or anyone striving toward meaningful goals, this episode delivers raw insight and real inspiration.

Tune in for a powerful conversation about focus, resilience, and what it truly takes to keep showing up.

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🌱 The WattleNest is a community that connects business and sport to build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities.

Whether you're an athlete, business owner, or passionate supporter — there's a place for you in the Nest.

🔗 Jump on the website to find out more

Music by Yurii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.