'Fighting The Good Fight' with Renee Gartner

She is one of Australia's favourite sports media personalities and a professional boxer to boot. What you may not know about her is that she once tried to take her own life.

With a career spanning TV, radio and media management, Renee Gartner has an impressive resume. A reporter for Triple M and NRL Nation radio, a freelance MC for The Australian Turf Club and South Sydney. A host for the annual NRL awards night (The “ Dally M Awards” ), to the games pinnacle matches - the State of Origin Series (with a live audience of over 80,000+), a regular panelist on programs such as Channel 9’s ‘The Footy Show’ (NRL), to Network Ten’s ‘Studio10’, Sportsfan Club House on channel 7mate, and The League Lounge (NRL) on Fox Sports and co-host for major prime time television sporting events including the 2017 men's Rugby League World Cup and the Women’s Rugby League World Cup, as a commentator and co-host Behind the scenes what many didn't know or see was somebody who was struggling with depression. Proven at succeeding against the odds, Renee for several years has and continues to be a huge campaigner in the mental health landscape.

This episode we hear as Renee openly shares her story of struggling with depression from an early age to the struggles of dealing with suicidal ideation to the day she tried to take her own life.

We learn of her recovery to advocating for these hard conversations to be brought to the fore-front more and all of the incredible work she does in the Mental Health landscape to change the narrative around struggling.

This is a powerful episode and should you be struggling we urge you to seek help by your nearest support / crisis numbers. To find out more about Renee, simply head to the links below to keep up to date with all of her latest projects and work: IG: https://www.instagram.com/renee_gartner/?hl=en Contact: http://www.bemanagement.com.au/renee-gartner

To find out more about the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, our Global Efforts, how you can get involved, becoming an official sponsor and more, simply click on the link below to our official website: https://linktr.ee/imperfectlyperfectcampaign

A big thank-you to our Voice Over Artist: Mike Christensen (thevoicemonkey.com)

'If you can really start to believe in yourself, that is one of the core things that will make you successful' with Alison Edgar MBE

Alison Edgar MBE also known as “The Entrepreneur’s Godmother” to a plethora of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, brings a matchless amalgamation of outside of the box thinking, insight, and knowledge to the world of professional development.

 Her teachings have pioneered culture change within her five-star global clientele such as Sky, Equifax, The NHS, and The Discovery Channel, where she has delivered her world-class ‘Intrapreneurship’ methodology to enhance the development of teams by helping employees to think like entrepreneurs. 

 In 2020, Alison received an MBE for recognition of her long-term work within entrepreneurship and business, which continues to inspire her methodologies.

 This episode we hear all about Alison's upbringing within a working class background with little money, being diagnosed with dyslexia to gracing international stages, working with some of the biggest organisations around the world and receiving an MBE.

 We delve into the struggles, the achievements, the highs and the lows and her mindset throughout the years. 

This is an incredible episode to learn some powerful wisdom of truly believing in yourself even through those hard moments to achieve anything when you want when you put your mind to it. 

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When I see somebody with THAT look on their face. I know THAT look!' with Letitia Frye

Listen to this episode from ImperfectlyPerfect Podcast on Spotify. Having worked her way to the top of a male-dominated industry, left a turbulent marriage to build a high-profile career as a single mom, suffered the devastating losses of her ex-husband and her plus-one child, and survived a traumatic brain injury, Letitia Frye has bounced back from tragedy and beaten the odds multiple times and emerged stronger, more confident, more successful and shares her stories to all through writing.

Having worked her way to the top of a male-dominated industry, left a turbulent marriage to build a high-profile career as a single mom, suffered the devastating losses of her ex-husband and her plus-one child, and survived a traumatic brain injury, Letitia Frye has bounced back from tragedy and beaten the odds multiple times and emerged stronger, more confident, more successful and shares her stories to all through writing. She is an author, a businesswoman, one of Hollywood’s most sought after Auctioneers and a huge supporter and advocate towards @imperfectlyperfectcampaign Global Efforts.

In this episode, Letitia returns for a chat covering her own journey over the last 12 months since originally getting behind the IPC’s efforts and delving into the conversations around Mental Health even deeper than ever before.

‘Are you ready to be the person, when the person your sitting across from doesn’t look like somebody that needs help? They need you just as much as anybody else. What if they looked fine? - Leitita Frye. To find out more information on Letitia, simply head to her official website at: http://letitiafrye.com Or you can find her through her socials @letitia_frye

To find out more information on the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, our Global Efforts and how you can get involved, simply head to our official website at imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org

Be sure to head to the ImperfectlyPerfect Podcast via all major podcast platforms including iTunes & Spotify

Voice Over: Mike Christenson (voicemonkey.com)

Ways in which Managers can support Employees' Mental Health

Uncertainly can lead to very anxious times.

During this time of unprecedented times with COVID-19, and nobody know what is going to happen next.

We are seeing Mental Health related struggles rapidly on the increase.

As we navigate through these times, companies are likely to see employees struggle with depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and PTSD.

So what can Managers do?

MODEL HEALTHY BEHAVIOURS.

As a company don’t just say you support Mental Health.

Model it and lead by example.

COMMENCE A CULTURE CHANGE BY CHECKING IN

Make it intentional to make sure you are checking in with your employees and create a culture where it becomes normal for your team to do the same with each other.

With so many people working from home now during COVID'-19, this now more than ever is so important to implement.

Again, lead by example as a manager and don’t merely ask the generic ‘Are you OK’ ask some specific questions and ask your employees if they are needing additional support.

SHARE YOUR STORY

Through the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, we have shown that as a leader, being honest about your mental health struggles opens the dialogue for employees to feel much more comfortable in talking with you about mental health challenges of their own.

COMMUNICATION IS KEY

Make sure you keep your team informed and try to always remove stress where possible to keep employee morale up.

INVEST IN EDUCATION / TRAINING OR SUPPORT

Now more than ever, you should prioritize proactive and preventive workplace mental health training for leaders, managers, and individual contributors.

'I hadnt made my lifes mistakes yet, but when I did it was Public Knowledge' with Natasha Hamilton

Listen to this episode from ImperfectlyPerfect Podcast on Spotify. Natasha Hamilton is a TV Personality, Actress, Businesswoman and Singer best known for being one-third of Atomic Kitten, one of the UK's most internationally successful girl groups of the last 20 years, selling over 10 million records worldwide.

Natasha Hamilton is a TV Personality, Actress, Businesswoman and Singer best known for being one-third of Atomic Kitten, one of the UK’s most internationally successful girl groups of the last 20 years, selling over 10 million records worldwide.

The group celebrated numerous global number one singles and albums while they dominated the charts throughout their pop reign.

Atomic Kitten were a tornado of inimitable talent that attracted numerous prestigious gigs, including performing for royalty. They sang alongside global superstars and toured the world.

This weeks episode; Founder Glenn Marsden had such an amazing chat with Natasha where we hear all about her incredible career from signing a record deal at 16, leaving home to be a part of a pop band and travel the world to experiencing massive learning curves at such a young age, very publicly, how at times it felt like a pressure cooker, and how her mental health suffered along the journey.

We hear about Natasha's battles with post natal depression with two of her pregnancies and how cognitive behavioural therapy revolutionised her life to the point she used her platform and advocacy to build a wellness business, Live Better Wellness, around exogenous ketones, mindset and education.

You can follow Natasha on her social media platforms for her candid and honest accounts of her life’s highs and lows and the free support Natasha offers to her community @natashahamilton / @livebetterwithnatasha

You can also head to her official website at: https://www.livebetterwithnatasha.com

A big thank you to our Podcast Voice-Over: Mike Christenson (thevoicemonkey.com)

The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign Corporate Series welcomes Jeremy Jackson & Stephanie Laurent Johnson

JEREMY JACKSON WORKSHOP | ADDICTION & RECOVERY

Our upcoming corporate workshop will be Jeremy Jackson's keynote on life in the spotlight, reaching the height of fame at a young age, his struggles with addiction and his journey of recovery.

Joining Jeremy will be leading professional Stephanie Laurent Johnson; Behavioral Health & Certified Trauma-Informed Life Coach who will be speaking with a strong focus on PTSD, depression, anxiety for an interactive Q&A on the topics:

• How to use the traumas you have been through to become stronger

• How as a society we need to put suicide, mental health awareness, prevention and education to the fore-front.

• Signs to look for with suicididal ideation, addiction, depression and anxiety.

• What you can do to help if you see those signs in a loved one, friend or colleague.

15th SEPTEMBER 2020 | 10:30am AEDT

Booking Link is Available through your Organizations Website HR Portals.

The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign Corporate Series welcomes Judy Thureson & Kristy De Leon

JUDY THURESON CORPORATE WORKSHOP - GRIEF

This workshop will be Judy Thureson's key-note of journey through grief,the loss of her son, the late Atlantic Recording Artist; Hella Sketchy,the GIVE principle, how you can survive trauma and tragedy through a lens of gratitude and self care. Joining Judy will be a leading professional Kristy De Leon; PsyD; 18 years in the Mental Health field specializing in Grief, loss & Chronic Sorrow for an interactive Q&A Webinar on the topics:

• What is Grief?

• Dimensions of Grief and Loss plus effects.

• When should I seek help for my grief?

• How to support a grieving loved one.

8th SEPTEMBER 2020 | 10:30am AEDT

Booking Link is Available through your Organizations Website HR Portals.

The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign Corporate Series welcomes Robert Mack

ROBERT MACK WORKSHOP

This workshop will be facilitated by Founder; Glenn Marsden and led by Leading Positive Psychologist Robert Mack sharing his personal story followed by an interactive Q&A on how to apply the science of happiness to get better results with less time, energy, and effort including ways to:

• Increase happiness.

• Reduce stress and anxiety.

• Stop worrying.

• Cope with uncertainty.

• Deepen presence and patience.

• Make better decisions.

• Connect better with others.

• Cultivate self-love.

• Find your purpose and passion.

• Reduce burnout.

• Improve your health.

• Live longer. 

• Enjoy life, no matter what

29nd SEPTEMBER 2020 | 10:30am AEDT

Booking Link is Available through your Organizations Website HR Portals.

The Benefits of Workplace Wellness Programmes

We are seeing the majority of global employers now offering health promotion strategies, and an estimated 70% of employers offer wellness programmes.

Research has shown that workplace wellness programmes (also known as corporate wellness programmes) help create a win-win situation which has a positive impact on both employees and employers.

For anybody who is considering implementing in house corporate wellness programs, here we note the key benefits for doing so.

• REDUCED STRESS

• REDUCED COSTS

• INCREASED TEAM MORALE

• INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY

• IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS

Enquire today about our Corporate Wellness Workshops & Programmes with leading International Experts and Professionals in the Mental Health & Wellbeing Space to see how we can help you implement your own in house programs

info@imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org

IMPERFECTLY PERFECT CAMPAIGN'S CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMMES AND WORKSHOPS