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The THINK Tank

by Maria Vamvouklis

Conversations exploring conscious leadership, decision making, psychology, and sustainable success for high performing business owners.

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Episodes

  1. 52 - Why Your Business Feels Misaligned Even When It's Working

    Most business owners are skilled at solving problems. The harder question is why the same problems keep coming back. In this episode, Maria unpacks the connection between internal leadership patterns and repeating business outcomes, and why strategy alone will never be enough to resolve what is...

  2. 51 - When the Business Keeps Giving You the Same Problem

    Most business owners are skilled at solving problems. The harder question is why the same problem keeps returning in a different form. In this episode, Maria unpacks the connection between internal leadership patterns and repeating business outcomes. Strategy alone rarely resolves the pattern,...

  3. 50 - Chronic Stress and Leadership: What It Does to Your Brain, Decision-Making, and Performance

    Chronic stress is not just a feeling. It is a physiological state that can change brain function, narrow decision-making, and reduce leadership capacity over time. In this episode of The Think Tank Podcast, I break down what chronic stress does to the prefrontal cortex (clarity, focus, impulse...

  4. 49 - How To Build Your Business from the Ground Up & Survive The First Two Years

    In this episode, we will be talking about some pretty cool stuff how to start a business, how to survive your first two years and how to build your business from the ground up and the myths around influence there isn't a better episode than this.

  5. 48 - Crushing the Imposter Syndrome for Entrepreneurs

    We uncover the roots of Imposter Syndrome, discuss why so many of us feel like frauds, and, most importantly, share strategies to overcome this crippling self-doubt. Join me as I unpack this pervasive phenomenon, understand its origins, and provide actionable steps to break free from its grip....

  6. 47 - Unmasking the Miserable Multi-Millionaire CEO

    In this episode, we'll peel away the layers of the facade, uncover their secret desires, delve into the roots of their misery, and illuminate the path towards personal transformation. It's a powerful reminder that, beneath the extravagant lifestyles and impressive titles, there are human beings...

  7. 46 - Your Triggers Are Your Compass in the Entrepreneurial Journey

    In the world of entrepreneurship, our triggers serve as the North Star guiding us towards our goals. They show us what ignites our passion, what fuels our drive, and what we're truly meant to pursue. Embrace your triggers, for they lead to your business success.

  8. 45 - Cultivating Your Energy To Transform Your Psychology - with Angelina Saunders

    Special guest Angelina Saunders, Co founder of Breath Me, Award winning author, executive breathing coach, international speaker and host of The Breathing Edge podcast. Angie spent many years working on camera and behind the scenes in the entertainment industry with some of Hollywood's, top...

  9. 44 - Goal Setting In A Multi Dimensional Reality

    Why is it that some goals happen and some don’t? How come that some goals happen better than imagined initially? Have you been setting goals via visualisation, repetition, or the law of attraction or some other way that has been tapping to the 3D reality you are living in? Goals really do work…

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  10. 43 - Healing from tragedy and depression to turning it into your greatest power - with Toni Lontis

    In this episode I'll be having a chat with Toni Lontis, CEO, Author and Broadcaster who is DEDICATED TO HELPING WOMEN ALL OVER THE WORLD AND THE MEN WHO LOVE THEM. The author of "Resilience" details her struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma in her life and how she overcomes this to lead a...

  11. 42 - Bulletproof Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Do you think things are taking longer than they should? Are you ready to throw in the towel and quit because it seems like your goals are never going to happen? Don’t. Transformation doesn’t take place immediately. It takes baby steps to get where you want to go, not one giant leap. According to...

  12. 41 - Grow Your Money Through Your Mindset

    In this episode I will be talking to Michael De Haan the Founder of Care to Grow Pty Ltd, a firm with a strong history in financial planning and building wealth through property. They focus solely now on their client’s financial wellbeing and transforming negative financial mindsets and beliefs…

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  13. 40 - Effective Decision-Making For Business Leaders - with Shane Saunders

    I chat with Shane Saunders, Co founder of Breath Me, Award winning author, executive breathing coach, international speaker and host of The Breathing Edge podcast. In today's episode, we will be discussing: Effective decision-making for Business leaders to boost your mental clarity and focus for...

  14. 39 - LinkedIn Influencer Secrets - with Edward Zia

    Edward Zia, Ed's a Marketing Mentor Certified Practising Marketer (CPM) & International Master Coach and has mentored thousands of winners globally to help them get more clients, win top positions and become leading personal brands. As Master Grade Coach, Edward has exceeded the threshold of...

  15. 38 - How Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is Used in Business Today

    Success Inspired Podcast as a guest talking about effective use of NLP in business and personal life and how use of NLP can help reach better outcomes in communication with others.

  16. 37 - Women's Empowerment Series

    In this interview with Care to Grow, Michael De Haan interviews a. number of female women in business to share their story and how they overcame the obstacles and challenges that led them to where they are today. Watch other women's stories:...

  17. 36 - Navigating Leadership in todays social times

    In this episode, I will be talking to Kirri Maree More, A Global Influencer, Innovator and Future Thinker. Through her revolutionary mastery of the muscle of Human Intelligence (HI). + DecisionDNA Design = Leadership Solution Pathways. She creates “Culture Shifts” where she works with extremes…

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  18. 35 - How To Heal Your Body With Your Mind

    In this recent interview with Maria Vamvouklis we talk about how our thoughts affect our #health and #wellbeing. She provides some great tips on how we can be more aware of what we are #thinking to produce our desired outcomes.

  19. 34 - Embodying Business Archetypes

    In this episode I will be talking to Carol Sanford is an award - winning business educator, Summit Producer, podcaster, and author. Her books are required business school reading at Stanford and Harvard. For 40 years she’s collaborated with clients to develop people to realise their inherent...

  20. 33 - Unleash Your Passion And Live Your Greatest Vision

    In this episode I will be talking to Joseph Droishagen who is Personal & Professional Development Coach. With multiple certifications as Master Coach, and over 20 years in Personal & Professional Development Coaching, along with 20+ years leading financially troubled companies back into powerful...

  21. 32 - The Minotaur's Maze - With Maria Vamvouklis: NLP, Subconscious Programming & Spirituality

    A jam packed episode with The Minotaur's Maze podcast. We talked about: What is NLP and what is its impact & importance The difference between NLP, Hypnotherapy & Time Line Therapy(R) The difference between the conscious & subconscious mind Becoming aware of subconscious behaviour How to change...

  22. 31 - Would Your Business Survive If You Had To Live With Your Customers and Colleagues?

    I speak with Paul Rutter, Speaker, Author, Cruise Director an Expert in Creating the Experience of a Lifetime. He has been involved in the Hospitality, Travel and Cruise Industry for over 40 years, working onboard some of the largest and most luxurious cruise ships in the world, where living with...

  23. 30 - Shifting Leadership To Cohesion To Boost Your Bottom Line with DR. Troy Hall

    In this episode I talk with DR. Troy Hall a talent cohesion expert. DR. Troy Hall is the Best Selling Author of Cohesion Culture: Proven Principles to Retain Your Top Talent, and co-author of a Best New Book Release, Mission Matters: World’s Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Top Tips for…

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  24. 29 - How to Stay Motivated in Small Business

    As a small business owner, finding the motivation to make constant decisions and do the work that needs doing, can be really tough some days. So today’s guest Maria Vamvouklis from The Conscious CEO, is here to give us some insight into her work in uncovering the problems that are often hidden…

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  25. 28 - The Growth Mindset approach to transform how we learn with Monique Peters

    In this episode I talk with Monique Peters the owner of Brain Wise Learning. Monique drew upon her learnings from the work with Dr Norman Doidge, and later worked with the speech pathologist who brought that program to Australia, and supported many parents who were on a similar journey with their...

  26. 27 - How to reignite your Business Success Mindset with DR. Ian Kaminskyj

    In this episode I will be talking to Dr Ian Kaminskyj who runs Melbourne NLP Hypnosis centre where they help clients overcome challenges and excel! They work with clients individually, helping them either overcome many forms of negative behaviour (Quit smoking, weight loss, drinking less,...

  27. 26 - Inspirational Chats with Alan Stevens

    I chat with Alan Stevens from the Campfire Project. The Campfire Project is a community for men and women and is a place to bring boys into manhood and help men become better men. It’s a place to grow a global community based on mutual and respectful relationships. The Campfire Project is a...

  28. 25 - How is leadership moving forward in the world today

    I had the pleasure of sharing the space with Kiri-Maree Moore on 'The Decision Table' talking about leadership, change and diversity moving forward in 2021. #converstations #leadership #movingtheplanetforward

  29. 24 - How to Articulate Your Message & Your Value to Charge Premium Prices - with Nikhil Rughani

    Nikhil Rughani is the founder and principal of Shot of Copy a boutique consultancy. Nikhil is the sales and marketing strategist has helped over 300 businesses to break their revenue records, deliver a greater profit, and to make a greater social impact. Nikhil helps training, coaching and...

  30. 23 - How to Sharpen Your Emotional Intelligence for Better Habits - with Evelyn Szumski

    Evelyn Szumski is Managing Director of Leading Training Solutions, a company offering training in leadership, Employee Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, business coaching and personal development, specialising in evidence-based techniques that deliver results. Evelyn is business and management...

  31. 22 - How To Get Fast & Free Results From Facebook with Chantal Gerardy

    Chantal Gerardy who is the owner and founder of Chantal Gerardy Facebook Strategist. As an award-winning facebook strategiest, Chantal empowers business owners with the skills and strategy to grow their business using Facebook. Chantel went from a broke business owner in a new country, with 3…

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  32. 21 - How To Create Accelerated Change To Show Up Better In Business & Life

    I chat with Darren Saul from Saul Recruitment and share my perspective on how to create accelerated change to show up better in business and life. I talk about overcoming self-limiting beliefs and making real changes at work and in life! Be sure to check out his other episodes: Audio -...

  33. 20 - How to Overcome Fear & Master Your Mindset

    An interview with Limitless Nation TV hosted by Donavon Hunteman. Tune in to have a listen as I share my expertise around becoming a master of your mindset.

  34. 19 - Maximising Profit With A Quantum Business with Eesha Patel

    Eesha Patel - Your Multidimensional Awakening Expert who is an international channeller, speaker, author and healer. Eesha is the founder of Origin Activation Method, a powerful multi-dimensional energy healing modality that is currently being taught to world-class coaches, speakers and...

  35. 18 - Your Road Map To Success with Tara Mollel

    Tara Mollel, the founder and owner of Business Mastery Tribe. Tara is a passionate Human Behaviour Specialist, Business and Leadership Coach, and World-Class Speaker. Tara works with overwhelmed, stressed out, time-poor and frustrated business owners who want to quickly grow their business and...

  36. 17 - How to Get Your Email Marketing Working For You with Jo McKee

    Jo McKee, the owner of Copy Writing For Profit who is a copywriting trainer. Jo teaches agency teams, coaches and small business owners how to make more money writing for any marketing format. With a background in journalism, ghostwriting, film distribution and digital marketing, Jo is able to…

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  37. 16 - How to Build A Strong Brand Online Using Social Media & Podcasting with Darren Saul

    Darren Saul, the owner of Suspended Animation who is a Social Media/Digital Media Strategist, Podcaster & Podcast Coach. He helps small businesses build their brand and business using Social Media and Podcasting. Something else you may not know is that he is a Photographer and Photography Tutor....

  38. 15 - How Mindfulness Can Be The Biggest Game Changer For Any CEO with Erin Lee

    Erin Lee is the founder of The Mindful Yoga School and is a yoga, mindfulness and meditation Coach. Who supports people from around the world to live their life on purpose & with peace, through Mindfulness, Yoga & Meditation practices. You’ll be inspired by her passion for living an enriched and...

  39. 14 -Healthy Relationships For Busy People - with Carmel Catanuto

    Carmel Catanuto, the owner of Carmel Catanuto Psychotherapy who is a Gestalt therapist, councillor and art therapist. Carmel guides heart-sick career women, who can’t see a way out to heal their relationship with themselves and their life partner. She also helps them to feel confident and secure...

  40. 13 - How to Quantum Leap your vision in achieving what you want with Karen Clark

    Karen Clark, the founder of Clarkashians & Co. Coaching in both New Zealand and Australia and is the Creator of QUANTUM LEAP TV. Karen Clark is a tenured entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the game. She has started and successfully grown businesses in industries as varied as the...

  41. 12 - Learn the steps to designing your yellow brick road

    A Masterclass to takes you through some concepts that will shift your thinking for a new perspective so that you can design your yellow brick road. Redefine and realign what you want in life and business Learn to increase your emotional IQ to make efficient decisions in business Learn the most...

  42. 11 - How to shift your thinking to pave the way for a new perspective and future results

    How to shift your thinking to pave the way for a new perspective and future results! I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Darren Saul from Suspended Animation, about NLP, hypnotherapy, self-discovery and how to change your perspective to achieve the results you dream of!

  43. 10 - Money & Business with Joel Lord

    Joel Lord helps business owners by pushing the envelope of the value proposition with an unwavering entrepreneurial zest and enthusiasm that is both infectious and well, yes, positive! Joel is passionate about business and has successfully built several companies from scratch, taken others from...

  44. 9 - Take control of your health and reduce stress with Eli Huang

    Interviewing Eli Huang from Acupuncture & Beauty Centre who is a Natural Health Practitioner in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Beauty Therapy. We are now more than ever more susceptible to a compromised immune system and this is not from any virus but from the impact of stress. As…

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  45. 8 - Designing your own life in business with Linda Liv Doktar

    Linda is the voice of Love, Freedom & Choice and is now on a mission to help others expand into a fully expressed life of total freedom. Linda’s pain became her power as she awakened onto a new path and a new way of being. She now travels the world doing what she loves, and works and lives...

  46. 7 - Building An Online Business In a Changing Market with Angela Smith

    I am interviewing the gorgeous Angela Smith from Angela Smith Coaching helps entrepreneurs to create, grow and expand their business online through content marketing and automation. Now more than ever if the business has not tapped into the online platform, now is the time to diversify or change...

  47. 6 - How To Become A More Influential Leader with James Grima

    I am interviewing the inspiring James Grima. Founder and Principal of Positive Training. A powerhouse Entrepreneur, Coach and happy father of 3 awesome kids. James went from suffering from the depths of depression, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, addiction, divorce, death of a child, lean...

  48. 5 - Unlocking Your Abundance Code with Kristine Drummond

    In this episode, I will be talking to Kristine Drummond, the “The Fearless Mum” and founder of The Fearless Mums Club. Kristine is a powerhouse business woman, personal trainer, a health and confidence coach, entrepreneur and Mum, who pursues her passion of raising the consciousness of other mums...

  49. 4 - Being Courageously Vulnerable with Carol Johnston-Mollica

    In this episode, I will be talking to Carol Johnston-Mollica one of the founders and CEO of Mindset Mastery NLP. Carol is an NLP Trainer and Relationship Expert whose passionate about strengthening the gap of healthy communication. We will be talking about how to strengthen your relationship as a...

  50. 3 - Unlocking Your Leader Success Code

    In this episode, we will be talking about the keys to building a strategy for success in all area's of life, how to cultivate peek performance, how to master your thinking and developing rock solid habits.

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Conversations exploring conscious leadership, decision making, psychology, and sustainable success for high performing business owners.

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