Episodes
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Lenny Ravich: Drag It or Dance It Like an Optimist
In this joyful episode of That Optimism Man, Victor Perton speaks with Lenny Ravich in Israel, author of Everlasting Optimism: 9 Principles for Success, Happiness and Powerful Relationships. Lenny is an optimism teacher, humourist, keynote speaker, educator and director of the Gestalt Institute…
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Optimism and Dementia Prevention
Can optimism help protect the ageing brain? In this episode, Victor Perton shares findings from a Harvard-led study on optimism and dementia risk and reflects on why the habits of an optimist matter for healthy ageing, brain health, and the people who care for and love those living with dementia....
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The Question That Changes Almost Every Conversation
What is one question that can change almost every conversation? In this episode, Victor Perton shares a simple practice that helps lift energy and foster optimism. Replace “How are you?” with “What’s been the best thing in your day so far?” and notice what happens. The conversation often becomes...
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Trust, Leadership and Optimism: Robert Masters AM and Victor Perton in Conversation
In this episode of That Optimism Man, Victor Perton is joined by Robert Masters AM, one of the world’s leading experts on leadership, trust, and crisis communication, and co-author of The Optimism Principle. Set against a global backdrop of declining trust and optimism, highlighted by the Edelman...
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Optimism at the Speed of News: A Conversation with Agostino Giramondo
In this powerful episode of That Optimism Man, Victor Perton sits down with Agostino Giramondo, Managing Director of News Corp Victoria and Tasmania, cycling advocate, and leader whose optimism is deeply grounded in heritage, humility, and a clear-eyed belief in people. Agostino shares the...
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Optimism, Science, and the Future: The Power of Optimism with Anisha Sainandini Panda
In this uplifting episode of That Optimism Man Podcast, Victor Perton speaks with Anisha Sainandini Panda, an inspiring student researcher from India whose work connects biotechnology, nanophotonics, and artificial intelligence. Anisha shares how optimism shapes both her science and her spirit,...
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From Crisis to Confidence: Megan Main on the Strength of Optimism
In this uplifting episode of That Optimism Man Podcast, Victor Perton speaks with Megan Main, Chief Executive of New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation, and a leader whose calm and courageous optimism has guided people through some of the most complex challenges of our time. Megan…
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David Berez: Positive Psychology for Police
In this episode of That Optimism Man, I sit down with David Berez, a remarkable figure who merges law enforcement and positive psychology. With over 20 years as a police officer and a master's degree in applied positive psychology, David is pioneering resilience and well-being strategies for…
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Alix Bradfield: Optimism and Energy for Life
In this episode of That Optimism Man, I welcome back the vibrant Alix Bradfield, a true beacon of optimism and vitality. Alix, who previously launched her inspiring book, Energy for Life, with us, shares her journey of embodying joy and resilience, particularly for those navigating life past 50.…
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“This Can Succeed”: Optimism, Story, and Antifragility with Angus Fletcher
In this energising episode of That Optimism Man Podcast, Victor Perton speaks with Professor Angus Fletcher, an expert in storytelling, narrative neuroscience, and the psychology of performance, and author of Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Know. Together, they explore how optimism...
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Future Thinking: The Optimist’s Superpower
Do optimists think alike? New research from Japan reveals a powerful truth. Optimists share common brain patterns when imagining the future. In this episode, Victor Perton explores the Anna Karenina Principle of Optimism, how optimism brings clarity, and why that matters for leadership…
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Erina Reddan: A Masterclass in Sparkling Optimism and Dogged, Compelling Leadership Communication
In this energising episode of The Optimism Man Podcast, Victor Perton welcomes Erina Reddan — foreign correspondent, award-winning novelist, strategist, and coach to modern leaders. Erina brings to life a unique brand of optimism: sparkling in spirit, dogged in resolve. From reporting in war…
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The Unapologetic Optimist Julian Mather: Own Up. Wise Up. Step Up.
What do you get when an army sniper, a magician, and a documentary filmmaker turns his lens inward? You get Julian Mather, an unapologetic optimist and a living example of practical optimism in action. In this episode of That Optimism Man, Victor Perton sits down with Julian to explore the…
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The Artist Rich Wilkie on Optimism as an Antidote to Pessimism and Depression
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of That Optimism Man, Victor Perton talks with animator-turned-fine-artist Rich Wilkie, whose journey from depression and self-doubt to creative clarity is transformational. A self-described natural pessimist, Rich shares how he deliberately chose optimism…
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The Climate Optimist Meets That Optimism Man: Anne Therese Gennari in Conversation
In this inspiring episode of That Optimism Man Podcast, Victor Perton shares an energising and heartfelt conversation with Anne Therese Gennari, The Climate Optimist author of The Climate Optimist Handbook. Together, they explore how we can face the climate challenge and life itself by leading…
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Finding the Light: The Power of Optimism with Dr Karen Johnson
In this inspiring episode of That Optimism Man Podcast, Victor Perton speaks with Dr Karen Johnson, educator, researcher and a true beacon of resilience and optimism. Karen shares her remarkable life journey, from her early years to becoming a respected faculty member at the University of Phoenix...
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Kindness, Optimism and the Journey to Freedom with Leon Logothetis
🎙️ Kindness, Optimism and the Journey to Freedom with Leon Logothetis What happens when you lead with kindness, embrace Optimism, and embark on a journey to true freedom? And what is said when "The Kindness Guy" meets "That Optimism Man"? In this episode of That Optimism Man, Victor Perton talks...
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The Science of Optimism with Maria Ruberto – A Strengths-
What makes you optimistic? Is it your life experience, mindset, the facts, or the people around you? In this powerful episode of That Optimism Man podcast, Victor Perton sits down with Maria Ruberto, a vibrant, optimistic, deeply insightful psychologist, resilience coach, and founder of...
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Optimism Is Love: The Leadership Wisdom of Paula Fenwick
In this episode of That Optimism Man Victor Perton, I sit down with Paula Fenwick, a leadership and resilience coach, to explore the transformative power of optimism and love in leadership. Paula, author of More Love at Work, Lead the Future with Growth EQ, shares her journey from apartheid South...
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Nick Tasler’s Agile Optimism: Transforming Life and Leadership
In this episode of That Optimism Man podcast, Nick Tasler, author of The Year of Wonders: Embrace Change, Grow Faster, Win Bigger, joins Victor Perton for a captivating exploration of optimism and its transformative power. We believe you will be intrigued by Nick's insights and the originality of...
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Life, Death and Optimism: A Conversation with Emergency Physician Stephen Parnis
In this heartwarming episode of That Optimism Man Podcast by The Centre for Optimism, Victor Perton engages in an inspiring and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Stephen Parnis, a leading emergency physician, medical leader, and advocate for healthcare professionals. Together, they explore the...
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Voices of Wisdom and Optimism: Russell Bricknell, CEO of Juniper Aged Care, in Conversation with Victor Perton, That Optimism Man
In this uplifting episode of That Optimism Man Podcast, Victor Perton is joined by Russell Bricknell, CEO of Juniper Aged Care, to explore what makes Russell optimistic. From his unique childhood as the son of missionary parents in Papua New Guinea to his leadership in aged care, Russell shares…
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Magnetic Optimism: The Optimism Institute's Bill Burke Meets The Centre for Optimism's Victor Perton
In this energising episode of the That Optimism Man Podcast, Bill Burke, Founder of The Optimism Institute and Host of the Blue Sky Podcast, connects with Victor Perton, Founder of The Centre for Optimism, for an inspiring discussion about the transformative power of optimism. Both shaped by…
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The Power of Exploration and Optimism: A Conversation with John Hagel
Join Victor Perton, "That Optimism Man", in a thought-provoking conversation with John Hagel, renowned author, Silicon Valley veteran, and passionate advocate for opportunity and exploration. Together, they delve into the transformative power of exploration and optimism in leadership, innovation,...
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Children, Faith and Opportunity: The Optimism of Benson Saulo
Victor Perton talks with Benson Saulo—trailblazer, father, and infectiously optimistic leader—for a conversation brimming with hope, storytelling, and inspiration. From becoming Australia's first Indigenous Consul-General to running as a Liberal candidate for Macnamara, Benson's journey has been...
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A Passion for Compassion and Optimism: Bruno Cignacco and Victor Perton
Join me, Victor Perton, on "That Optimism Man Victor Perton" as I welcome back Dr. Bruno Cignacco, a global leader in compassionate business. In this episode, titled "A Passion for Compassion and Optimism: Bruno Cignacco and Victor Perton," we explore the transformative power of compassion in the...
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What Makes You Optimistic? A Conversation with Viv Nguyen, Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Victor Perton speaks with Viv Nguyen, Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, about her journey as a Vietnamese refugee - a "boat person" - and the optimism that fuels her leadership. Viv shares the profound hope that guided her and her...
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Progress and Optimism: Chelsea Follett and Victor Perton in Conversation
In this episode of The Optimism Man, host Victor Perton welcomes Chelsea Follett, Managing Editor of HumanProgress.org, a project of the Cato Institute that provides open data on long-term global improvements in well-being. Chelsea is also the author of Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed...
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The Optimism Economy: A National Framework for Economic Optimism
In this episode of That Optimism Man, Victor Perton explores "The Optimism Economy" with special guests Dr. Anand Kulkarni and Robert Masters AM. Built upon the foundation of The Optimism Principle, this conversation on The Optimism Economy highlights how optimism is a powerful driver of national...
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Optimism and the Servant Leader: A Conversation with Brad Rowswell
In this episode of That Optimism Man, Victor Perton talks with Brad Rowswell, the Shadow Treasurer in the Parliament of Victoria, who is passionate about servant leadership. Rowswell shares how his faith and life experiences shaped his view of servant leadership from his early years studying for...
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An Audacity of Optimism: Juliana O'Connor-Connolly, the Premier of the Cayman Islands
This edition of "That Optimism Man" podcast includes an interview with Juliana O'Connor-Connolly, the Premier of the Cayman Islands, about what makes her optimistic. Victor Perton, "That Optimism Man", spent last week in Samoa at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Forums, "The Peoples Forum"…
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Bruce Everett and Victor Perton: The Yin and the Yang of Optimism
Join Victor Perton as he hosts a thought-provoking conversation with Bruce Everett, an Anglican deacon who explores the complex dimensions of optimism. In this episode, Bruce reflects on his personal journey through life’s challenges, such as health issues and divorce, and how these experiences...
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"The Optimism Effect" and Dr Danielle Kent's Learned Optimism
In this riveting episode of "That Optimism Man" podcast, "The Optimism Effect" and "Dr Danielle Kent's Learned Optimism," with special guest Dr Danielle Kent, a leading researcher in Behavioural Finance from the University of Sydney, we explore how optimism drives not only individual success but...
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The Optimism Diet
Welcome to The Optimism Diet, a refreshing and uplifting conversation that explores how the foods we love—and the simple daily habits we embrace—can feed our minds, lift our spirits, and spark lasting joy. In this episode, I dive into the delightful connection between the meals that bring us...
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Sustainable Optimism: Jasmine Koria on Youth Leadership at CHOGM 2024 in Samoa
In this episode of That Optimism Man, Victor Perton is joined by Jasmine Koria, a passionate youth leader from Samoa, who shares her insights on optimism, leadership, and the upcoming Commonwealth Youth Forum at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 in Samoa (CHOGM) Victor kicks off…
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The Optimistic Chair of World Commerce and Contracting: Rod Wade in Conversation with That Optimism Man Victor Perton
Join Rod Wade, the Chair of World Commerce & Contracting, as he engages in an inspiring conversation with That Optimism Man, Victor Perton. In this episode, Rod shares his remarkable journey, from his diverse upbringing to his influential role in shaping global commercial and contract management...
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The Power of Optimism and Hope: A Conversation with Professor Carol Graham
In this episode of "That Optimism Man" Podcast, Victor Perton talks with Professor Carol Graham, a global leader in the economics of optimism, hope, happiness, and wellbeing. As the Leo Pasvolsky Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and a Professor at the University of Maryland, Carol has...
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The Learned Optimist Professor Jessica Koehler on the Virtues of Rational Optimism
In this episode, Victor Perton speaks with Professor Jessica Koehler, a renowned expert in psychology and an advocate for cultivating optimism. Jessica shares her personal journey from a self-described "worrier" to a learned optimist, discussing how her studies in psychology and life experiences...
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The Fork in the Road: Victor talks to Stephen Berkeley and Anne Boland, the hosts of the "Forks in the Road" Podcast Exploring Dilemmas in Everyday Leadership
A Fork in the Road? Victor talks to Stephen Berkeley and Anne Boland, the hosts of the "Forks in the Road" podcast, which explores dilemmas in everyday leadership. Victor asked, "What is the Fork in the Road?" As you can imagine, Victor asked Stephen and Anne what makes them optimistic.
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Brazen Optimism, Shameless Optimism – Two New Superpowers of Optimism
Victor Perton read an article by Nancy Princenthal entitled "Amy Sherald, Brazen Optimist" subtitled, "In an exhibition at the SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the artist known for her portraits of Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor is showing how much else she can do." Nancy concludes,...
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The Optimism Principle
Victor Perton, in conversation with Robert Masters AM, a renowned crisis communications expert and Chair of the Centre for Optimism, to launch and discuss "The Optimism Principle." This principle boldly asserts that "the answer to life's most pressing questions is optimism," and serves as the...
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Survey Shows a Close-Fought Race Between Harris and Trump on a "More Optimistic Vision"
Victor Perton shares some thoughts on a YouGov survey that revealed a close race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump regarding who voters perceive as having a more optimistic vision for America's future. Harris is seen as slightly more optimistic by 38% of respondents, compared to 36% for…
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On Yarra Valley FM, Alan Collier OAM asks Victor Perton "So Victor, what makes you so optimistic and so positive about everything?"
"I've got a man that's been recommended to me by a friend of mine, and she tells me that this man is the most positive man she's ever met." So said Alan Collier, introducing his guest Victor Perton on Community Connections, Yarra Valley FM 99.1 Alan asks, "So Victor, what makes you so optimistic...
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Shyam Barr and James Samana Share Two Habits of Optimism
Reflections on "What's Been the Best Thing in Your Day" and "Deliberately Choosing the Company of Optimists". I was joyful as I listened to Shyam Barr and James Samana discuss my advice on living an optimistic life in their podcast, “Leading Through The Lens of Learning.” In this episode I…
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Relentless Optimism: A Beacon in Leadership and Life
Victor Perton reflects on the power of relentless optimism, exploring its transformative impact on leadership, work, and life. He highlights insights from leaders like Joanne Chan and Professors Erwin Loh and Kate Gould, who view relentless optimism as a guiding light that fosters resilience,...
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GHD's Andrew Porter talks Crossroads and Optimism with Victor Perton
Look ahead 30 years into the future: "Do you think that the decisions being made by the current generation of leaders will leave your community in a better or worse state than it is today?" GHD asked this question to 1,000 people in 10 countries. I asked GHD's Global Lead Future Communities…
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Write and Share Positive Affirmations: An Optimist's Habit
Victor Perton shares reflections on the power of positive affirmations. Optimism is a powerful force that can profoundly shape our lives. At its simplest, optimism is the expectation that good things will happen and that things will work out in the end. This mindset benefits our mental health and...
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C3: Martin Cameron MP for Morwell Talks to Victor Perton about His Optimism
In preparation for the C3 Event City Country Connect, part of the Latrobe City Business Festival, Victor Perton asked Martin Cameron MP, Member of Parliament for Morwell, for his insights and what makes him optimistic.
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