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Tall Poppy Talk — 131 episodes
[131] Operating at the Elite Level with Jess Cerra | Pro Cyclist, Elite VP at Salt Stick, Chef & Community Leader
[130] The Mind of a Kiwi Filmmaker with Matt Hicks
[129] How James Oliver Built a Million-Dollar Nutrition Brand
[128] Always Becoming: Kate Laidler on acting, arts, and all things passion
[127] Kate Assaraf on Brand Building with Purpose (and Personality)
[126] Navigating Tall Poppy Syndrome in Extreme Sports with Mitch Lamb
[125] Performance Nutritionist & Registered Dietitian Jessie Speedy: The importance of a balanced approach to nutrition and life
[124] Growing Through It. Solo session ft. AMAs, life updates, and general 1:1
[123] Live Sports Broadcasting: The Thrill and Responsibility with Kate Mason, TNT Presenter, SJA-awarded columnist and documentary maker.
[122] celebrating NZ music month with Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds [re-release]
[121] The Importance of Preparation and Opportunity with Megg Alexander | Actress, Creative, Shortland Street Star
[120] The mindset of an artist with Cyril Riley, global phenomenon | RE-RELEASE
[119] Protect your Identity, Brand and Value EARLY | Sports Lawyer ANGE RICHARDSON talks ambition, athletes and reputation management
[118] Why am I doing this? #solosession
[117] The Power of Authentic Storytelling with David Pangilinan | Senior Manager of Market & Cultural Intelligence at Paramount, aka @DavidIsHereNow Content Creator
[116] Ability vs Capacity: Exploring Low Energy Availability in Women's Sport with Hannah Heideveld
[115] Turning Intention into Action and Reigniting the 'Fire' | Glenda Mitchell
[114] Intertwining Identity & Business with Georgia Patten | Bored.George Founder + CEO | Bored to Bored Podcaster
[113] Slow is Smooth. Smooth is Fast ... 2025 intentions, reflections, & power plays
[112] Self Taught to Soaring Success | Rachel Lancaster, Canadian Mural Artist + Content Creator
[111] High Performing in Hospitality with General Manager Rebecca Thorn | Hotel Indigo, Tokyo Shibuya
[110] Jake Thistle | Singer-Songwriter talks Writing, Musical Inspiration, & the lifelong journey of Finding Your Sound
[109] High Performance in Sports Media with Emmy-Award winner Tanner Smith | Director of Video & Photography at New York Road Runners #NYCMarathon
[108] When You Feel Bad, DO GOOD!! Alice Soper: Women's Sport (& social) Advocate, Writer & Commentator
[107] Understanding our Brain's Protective Mechanism & identifying Mental Health micro gains with Dr. Tara Quinn
[106] The Art of Adaptability with Devon Eastwood, Founder & Creative Director of Silver Linings Collective
[105] Find Your Inner Power: A Path to Emotional Freedom with Jackie Durnin, EFT Practitioner & Counsellor, turned Founder of Hinterland Health Retreat
[104] Beyond the Olympic Medal: Logan Ullrich on Paris 2024, Embracing Pressure, and Giving Back to Rowing
[103] Chasing Dreams: The Journey of Fraser Grut's 10,000 Dreams | Filmmaker, Director, Dream Celebrator
[102] 10 lessons from 101 episodes! *solo session* on finding your Voice, respecting your Worth, embracing your Ambition!!
[101] The Importance of BALANCE with Pro-Triathlete Eva Goodisson, New Zealand rep & UC Davis D1 Alum
[100] Strive for Excellence not Perfection!! Broadway choreographer & world-class performer Mayte Natalio talks imposter syndrome, collaboration and cause #dancersforharris
[99] YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS: Mark Berridge, from devastating spinal-injury to award-winning Author, Ted X Speaker, & resilience coach!
[98] Ben Plummer | Journalist, Reporter, NZHerald
[97] Julia Arnott-Neenee | Director CEO + co-Founder Fibrefale, Digital Equity, Tech Leader
[96] Sari Davidson | Entrepreneur, Innovator, Start Up to $5+ Million Business 'BooginHead'
[95] Rupert Carlyon | Founder + Managing Director Kōura Wealth, Financial Expert
[94] Lachie Good | Professional Freestyle Snowboard Coach & Mental Skills Coach
[93] Joseph Harawira | Wai Mānuka CEO + Co-founder, NZ Defence Force, NZ Rugby + NRL
[92] Genezy 'Ilolahia | The Moanan co-Founder, Psychology Specialist, Facilitator
[91] Stephanie Robles LPC-S | Licensed Counselor, Clinical Director of Mind Body Optimization, 15+ Years Experience
[90] Hamish McKay | CEO & Co-Founder of Order Editing, Entrepreneur
[89] Brice Hancock | CEO Mile High Recovery Center, Founder, Sober Living, Entrepreneur
[88] Eleisha Foon | Award-winning Journalist, Reporter, Writer, Broadcaster
[87] Cassie Henderson | Singer-songwriter, Artist, Entertainer, NZ X-Factor
[86] Gary Blackman | Serial Ultra Runner, Content Creator, 'Encourager'
[85] Bailey Walters | Nutrition Specialist, Intuitive Eating, Food Psychology
[84] Dr. James Flowers | Chronic Pain, Addiction & Recovery Expert, 30+ Years, CEO & Founder of J. Flowers Health Institute
[83] Mark Leishman | Broadcaster: Radio NZ, News, TV | Tux Wonder Dogs & other Kiwi classics
[82] Kobe Miller | NZ Rower, Northeastern University, Sport Leadership Student Athlete
[81] SACHI | Nick & Will | Music duo ft. Tomorrowland festival, Club culture, producing & performing
[80] Jonah Oliver | World-class Performance Psychologist, 20+ Years in Elite Sport, Industry Leader
[79] Camryn Spina | USA Football High Performance & National Team Ops, D1 Cheerleader
[78] Jenn Stautz | D1 Athletic Trainer, Gymnastics, Collegiate Sports Medicine
[77] Marius van der Pol | NZSAS, Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Winner, 500m Ergo NZ Record
[76] Cyril Riley | Stumblin' In - Producer, Artist, Australian | US Billboard #34 'Sound of Silence' Official Remix
[75] Dougal Sutherland PHD | Clinical Psychologist, CEO of Umbrella Wellbeing: Mental Health in the Workplace
[74] Gaynor Parkin | Clinical Psychologist, Author, Business Founder
[73] Mitch McCann | Newshub US Correspondent, Reporter, Multimedia Journalist
[72] Jono Trenberth | Content Creator, Business Owner, Reality TV Star: MAFs, Amazing Race
[71] Steph Tan | FDA Public Health and Regulatory Research Fellow, Science Correspondent, issued Official Recognition of New Zealand Pandemic Response Contribution by Parliament
[70] Jamie Beaton | Author USA Today National Bestseller, CEO & Co-Founder, Forbes 30 Under 30, Crimson Education: World's Most Successful College Admissions Consultancy
[69] Julia Vahry | Traitors NZ, Founder & Managing Director, Actress, (former) Police Officer
[68] Rod Corban | Performance Psychologist, Olympic & Paralympic High Performance, Sport New Zealand,
[67] Amy Stevens | Founder of Slice, Entrepreneur, Financial Advisor, Problem Solver
[66] Kelly Kraiss PhD | D1 NCAA Alabama Rowing Coach, Special Education Professor & Advocate, Athlete
[65] Jessie O'Brien | Musician, Youth Worker, NZ Idol, Amazing Race
[64] Dan Williamson | Olympic Champion at 21, New Zealand Rower, Yale Graduate, High Impact Athlete (HIA)
[63] Jennifer Dunne Keeney | Broadway Performer on Chicago, Visual Artist, Podcast Host, Grad Student
[62] Lachie Holt | Kaiako, Content Creator, Activist
[61] [revisit] ERIC MURRAY
[60] Mike Emanuel | Chief Washington Correspondent, Fox News Anchor
[59] Koi Love | USC Basketballer, Content Creator, Advocate
[58] Angela Strang | Self made multi-millionaire, Property Investor
[57] Reo Sakurano-Thomas | Japan Men's Cricket National team Vice Captain
[56] Stanley Henry | The Attention Seeker, Organic Brand Strategist, Entrepreneur
[55] Jessie Smith | BMX World Champion, 8x National, Youth Olympian, Mental Health Advocate
[54] Emmanuel Peyrezabes | Head of Athletic Performance, Rugby Nederland
[53] Lisa Lampanelli | Stand-up Legend, retired-comedian, actress, 2x Grammy nominated, storyteller
[52] Holly McMath | Pro Boxer 2x NZ Champ, ANBF Australasian Super Flyweight Champion, Mayhem Boxing
[51] Brad Olsen | Chief Executive & Principal Economist, NZ Expert, aka 'Bad News Brad'
[50] Anja Barugh | Olympic Skier, Freeski Halfpipe, Endo NZ Ambassador & Photographer
[49] Sam Harvey | Backyard Ultra Runner, 101 hours & 677km NZ Record
[48] Molly Leishman | Producer, Actress, Creator
[47] Morgan Blind | 'The Weight of Winning' Founder & Harvard Scholar-Athlete
[46] A'nan Bridgett | 3x All-American, Track & Field, Scholar
[45] Ben Bell | NZ's youngest ever Mayor, Gore
[44] Lani Fogelberg | Success & Mindset Expert, Entrepreneur, Business Consultant
[43] Eric Murray CNZM | Rowing Legend, Olympic Gold (2x) & World Champion (8x), Kiwi Pair
[42] Dr. Graham Turner | Talent Development in Sport PhD, Author, High Performance Pathways
[41] Jaden Movold | Para Sport Wheelchair Racer, Athlete, Ambassador, Advocate
[40] Gracie Francis | Juilliard Doctoral Fellow, Collaborative Pianist, Diversity Advocate
[39] Dr. Davin Tan | Youth & Forensic Psychiatrist, Empathy Expert
[38] Tiny Talk | Wellington artists James, Jas, & Jason
[37] Jared Pickstock | Senior Breakfast Producer, ZM 'Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley' Radio
[36] Paddy Mayne | Ironman 70.3 wc, Paramedic, Endurance Athlete
[35] Kyle McLean | The Coaching Gig: training & development, Sport NZ, Educator, Coach
[34] Jamie Tout | NZCIS, Black Ferns, NZ Rugby, WeAreManaaki, Strength & Conditioning, Game Changer
[33] Andre Fa'aoso | Yale 2027, UN Youth NZ, 95bFM News, Youth Press Gallery, Dux + Head boy
[32] Sassafraz Marshall-Johnson | Camera Crew, NZ TV & Film, LOTR: Rings of Power...
[31] Kerry Hill | Speed & Agility trainer NZ Rugby Sevens, NZ athletics, & more
[30] Ellesse Andrews | Olympic medalist, Commonwealth triple gold champion, NZ racing Cyclist
[29] Jay Geldard | E Tū Tāngata CEO, culture shifter
[28] Grace Prendergast MNZM | Olympic GOLD & Silver Medalist, World CHAMP, Rowing icon
[27] Kim Crossman | actress, ambassador, Pretty Depressed podcast
[26] Zane Winslade | Mental Performance Coach
[25] Alice Soper | Women's Rugby, Writer, Advocate
[24] Martin Toomey | Chef de Mission Winter Olympics NZ, Director of High Performance NZ
[23] Mark Beal | Gen Z Expert, Professor, Author
[22] Jay Reeve | Radio - The Rock drive show, Pals co-owner, Dad, MTV, Harley Davidson ambassador, Influencer
[21] Josh Pugh - Professional Expat & CEO
[20] Sam Smith - Comedian, Writer, Author
[19] Season one recap ft. Rachel, Alex, Jacqui & Deadria
[18] Season 1 Recap ft. Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds & James Warrender
[17] Season 1 Highlights ft. elite athletes Jade, Anna, Nikita, & Dylan
[16] Season 1 Highlights ft. Rod, Ken, Ashley, Marg MNZM and High Performance Systems
[15] Ashley Stanley - Athlete Advocate & Sports Journalist
[14] Anna Taylor - Paralympic Cyclist
[13] Ken Lynch - High Performance Pathways
[12] Rachel Maeng Brown - CEO and Founder GEN Agency
[11] Alex Stewart - Founder & CEO WombatNET Limited
[10] Deadria Farmer-Paellmann - Human Rights Advocacy Executive | Lawyer
[9] Marg Foster MNZM - Netball Legend
[8] Jacqui Mackley - Isagenix Executive
[7] James Warrender - Artist & Entrepreneur
[6] Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds - Alien Weaponry Bassist & Cultural Content Creator
[5] Rod Corban - High Performance Sports Psychologist
[4] Dylan Schmidt - Trampolining WORLD CHAMP & Olympic Medalist
[3] Nikita Howarth - MNZM, Gold & Bronze Medalist Paralympic Swimmer
[2] Jade Coates - Rugby Rockstar
[1] Introducing Tall Poppy Talk