Unlocking the Remarkable

Most of us have a bucket list. Ash Holmes has a different problem — she's already done the things most people would never dare put on one. Everest Base Camp guide. Award-winning Nurse Educator. Cyclist of Bolivia's infamous Death Road. Shark diver. Oh, and she's 33.Ash tells Christopher Stear about the expeditions, the near-misses, and the unexpected lessons in courage and leadership that come from putting yourself in the world's most extreme places. It's a conversation that will make you laugh, make you squirm, and — quietly — make you wonder what you're capable of.One of our best episodes yet. Press play.

Marlo McCarthy lost her husband to Myeloma, leaving her to raise two young boys alone. A decade later, she was diagnosed with the same killer blood cancer that took her husband's life. Her fight for survival is a story of extraordinary courage, resilience, and profound self-belief.In this deeply moving conversation, host Christopher Stear explores what it takes to face the unimaginable — and choose hope anyway. Marlo's words will touch your heart, challenge your perspective, and redefine what's possible when life delivers its cruelest blows. This is more than a survival story. It's a testament to the remarkable strength that lives inside all of us, waiting to be unlocked.If you've ever wondered how people find the courage to keep going when everything falls apart, this episode will show you.

Internationally celebrated jockey Craig Williams has won just about everything on a racetrack—then goes off-track and hand-delivers medical supplies into Ukraine. In this wide-open conversation (recorded at his Melbourne home with his Ukraine-born wife, Larysa, nearby), Craig talks about what it really takes to win at the top level—and what compelled him to step into a war zone.In this episode:World Jockey Championship mindsets and the feeling of a big winWeight, diet, discipline…and staying humble when the stakes are sky-highAdapting to English tracks, learning fast, and why ego kills performanceThe moment Ukraine became personal—and how their aid effort works with zero admin fees.What he’s seeing on the ground: shelters, rail hubs, and life on the frontline.“If Russia stops fighting, the war ends. If Ukraine stops fighting, Ukraine ends.”Support Craig & Larysa’s Ukraine mission:Visit craigwilliamsjockey.com.au/news/ukraine to see exactly what they fund and how to donate.If this moved you, share it with a friend—and subscribe for more conversations that cut through the noise.

In this episode of Unlocking the Remarkable, national broadcaster and commentator Peter Gleeson turns the microphone around to interview course creator and host, Christopher Stear.From the sharp end of the U.S. Marines to the corridors of the West Wing, from media advisor to entrepreneur, Christopher has lived a life of extraordinary variety. In this conversation, he reflects on the pivotal roles and events that shaped his journey — the lessons learned in leadership, resilience, and reinvention.It’s an unfiltered, unscripted look at the experiences behind the man who created Leave Boring Behind, and why he believes anyone, at any age, can unlock their remarkable.

Perry Cross AM redefined what’s possible after a life-changing C2 quadriplegia at age 19. Founding the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation, he leads world-first clinical trials in nerve-bridge transplantation aiming to cure paralysis. In this powerful episode, Perry shares how resilience, advocacy, and scientific hope transformed his personal tragedy into visible global impact.Expect:A deeply human story of courage and clarityBreakthrough innovation in spinal cord repairPractical mindset insights for anyone seeking to overcome limits🎧 Ready to leave boring behind?Hit follow and dive into our first episode with Perry Cross — a man who turned unimaginable adversity into unstoppable purpose. If you're craving more energy, clarity, and a life of meaning, Unlocking the Remarkable is your new go-to space.Tap the link below to start your journey and explore the courses:: 👉https://www.christopherstear.com/Let’s unlock the remarkable — in others, and in you.Connect with Perry:  Website: www.pcsrf.org.au 

Welcome to Unlocking the Remarkable — the podcast that goes beyond feel-good stories and taps into real strategies for turning adversity into purpose.Hosted by Christopher Stear, this trailer introduces the mission behind the series and the kind of raw, powerful conversations you can expect. From world-changers like Perry Cross to everyday heroes who’ve found their way forward, each guest helps you unlock something new — in them, and maybe even in yourself.If you’re ready to stop settling and start stretching, this is where it begins.Hit follow and dive into Episode 1 now, or explore our brilliant courses (and more) at www.christopherstear.com