Connect With Confidence - with Kerrie Phipps
Kerrie Phipps
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The podcast explores how people connect with themselves and with others, especially during seasons of uncertainty and fear. Host Kerrie Phipps discusses self-awareness and self-regulation as foundations for confident communication. Episodes include conversations about talking to strangers, strengthening relationships with friends and family, and moving past intimidation or inadequacy. Listeners are encouraged to connect with confidence in any situation and make a bigger difference in the world.
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Curiosity and Connection in Cyprus - with Peter Sewell 08.09.2026 28minI was recently in Cyprus with Peter Sewell, and we found ourselves talking about something that sits at the heart of so many meaningful connections: curiosity.Pete and I were there working with teachers from Poland, and in between the training, the heat and the travel stories, we sat down for this conversation about what happens when we stay curious about people, places and perspectives that are different from our own.Pete has travelled to around 120 countries, and his experiences continue to challenge assumptions about cultures, communities, Africa, travel and what it really means to connect across difference.We talk about the conversations we have, and the ones we avoid, the importance of listening before judging, what travel can teach us about empathy, and why some “difficult conversations” may be better understood as essential conversations.There are stories from Rwanda, Burundi, Libya and beyond, reflections from our work with Polish teachers, and a few travel disasters too.But underneath it all is a simple invitation: Choose curiosity. Ask another question. Connect a little more deeply.In this episode, we explore:cross-cultural communicationcuriosity and empathychallenging assumptionstravel and cultural intelligenceessential conversationsleadership and emotional intelligenceworking with teachers from Polandusing AI to support better thinkinglearning from mistakes, travel mishaps and unexpected encountersLoved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by “buying our producer a coffee” - he deserves it! - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Peer here -Website - https://www.petersewell.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersewell/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smileypete01Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/peter.sewell.authorFind Kerrie here -Topmate - https://topmate.io/kerriephippsWebsite - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephipps -
From Anxiety to Impact: The Courage to Make the Call 10.08.2026 23minWhat does courage look like? Sometimes it looks like standing on a stage or doing something dramatic. And sometimes it looks like picking up the phone and calling someone you’re nervous to speak to.In this conversation, I meet three remarkable young women whose honesty, courage and compassion deeply moved me. One of them shares openly about her experience of social anxiety, fear of rejection and spending much of her college life keeping to herself.Then something changed.She made a call.Then another.She reached out to classmates she had barely spoken to and invited them to be part of a social initiative. They said yes, and those small, brave conversations grew into a team of 16 students working together to make a real difference.Their ideas are not theoretical. They come from lived experience.Scribe Tribe was inspired by the experience of volunteering as a scribe for a visually impaired student - and recognising how difficult it can be for students to find the support they need during exams.Care Plus emerged from a deeply personal moment at college. Rather than simply accepting a common inconvenience, these young women asked a different question:What could we do about it?That question became a practical plan to make sanitary products more accessible on campus - and, importantly, to create something future students can continue after they graduate.What I love about these women is that they’re not waiting until they feel completely confident. They are taking action while they are still finding their confidence. They’re having conversations they once avoided. They’re including people they once thought were too different from them. They’re sharing personal stories that could easily have remained hidden and they’re turning those experiences into something that may make life easier for someone else.As I listened, three words kept coming to mind:Courage. Curiosity. Compassion.This episode is a beautiful reminder that impact doesn’t always begin with a grand gesture. Sometimes it begins with one person deciding not to let fear make the decision. One phone call. One invitation. One conversation. And from there, strangers can become friends, friends can become a team, and a team can create change that lasts long after they’ve moved on.As one of these inspiring young women said, “Small steps is what makes big change.” They are living proof of it.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by “buying our producer a coffee” - he deserves it! - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Kerrie here -Topmate - https://topmate.io/kerriephippsWebsite - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephipps -
Sacrifice Stories - What Happens When We Truly Listen 23.06.2026 44minWhat happens when you slow down enough to truly listen?In this episode of Connect with Confidence, I’m joined by photographer William Debois - someone who quite literally travelled thousands of kilometers to meet strangers and ask just two simple questions:- What does sacrifice mean to you? - What sacrifice have you made?What emerged is a beautiful collection of portraits and stories - powerful, unexpected and inspiring.William shares the heart behind his Sacrifice Stories project - from travelling with a medium format film camera (limited to just 12 shots per roll) to developing film in makeshift darkrooms across Australia. But more than the photography, this is a conversation about presence, listening and connection.We explore:- Why listening matters more than talking- The beauty of “ordinary” lives and unseen sacrifice- How constraints (like 12 frames) can deepen creativity- What it means to meet people without assumptions- The surprising impact of being truly heardThis conversation is a reminder that meaningful connection doesn’t require perfect conditions… just curiosity and willingness.Who might you listen to today?Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by “buying our producer a coffee” - he deserves it! - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind William here -Substack - https://williamdebois.substack.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/william_debois/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sacrifice_storiesFind Kerrie here -Topmate - https://topmate.io/kerriephippsWebsite - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephipps -
Saying Yes Before You Feel Ready - Rachel Hartigan on Amelia Earhart, Courage and Curiosity 14.06.2026 49minIn this fascinating and beautifully human conversation, Kerrie speaks with journalist and author Rachel Hartigan, whose book Lost: Amelia Earhart’s Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life explores not only the mystery of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance, but also the people who have spent decades searching for answers.Rachel shares how a chance hallway conversation at National Geographic led her to join expeditions to Nikumaroro, a remote Pacific island connected to one of the enduring theories about Earhart’s disappearance. From ocean-going ships and turbulent reef crossings to research vessels, bone-detecting dogs, and the eerie vastness of the Pacific, Rachel reflects on courage, curiosity and the humbling feeling of being far beyond the familiar.Together, Kerrie and Rachel explore the line between courage and risk, the importance of remembering the real people behind public stories, the changing world of journalism, the grounding power of walking the dog, and the everyday communities that form when we take time to connect.This episode is a reminder that courage may look like an expedition across the Pacific — or simply saying hello at the dog park.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by “buying our producer a coffee” - he deserves it! - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Rachel here -Website - https://rachelhartiganauthor.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheljhartiganInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rj_hartiganThreads - https://www.threads.com/@rj_hartiganBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/rjhartiganFind Kerrie here -Topmate - https://topmate.io/kerriephippsWebsite - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
Building a Business You Actually Enjoy 22.05.2026 31minWhat if building a successful business didn’t have to mean carrying everything?What if it could actually feel… enjoyable?In this thoughtful and spacious conversation, I sit down with Ellen Bathgate - someone I’ve had the privilege of journeying alongside for nearly two decades.We begin with a simple but powerful reflection from Ellen’s younger years, writing letters to her future self and what it reveals about how much we change over time… and how freeing that can be.From there, we explore what it really looks like to build a business you enjoy:How Ellen shifted from “baby-faced assassin” to a deeply relational leaderThe unexpected lessons of owning a beauty salon in her early 20sWhy systems aren’t about structure for the sake of it - but about creating freedomHow she and her husband now share leadership in a way that plays to their strengthsThe practical shift from doing everything… to automating, delegating and letting goAnd how AI can support your work - without replacing your thinkingWe also gently unpack something deeper, that enjoying your business isn’t just about what you do…It’s about how aligned you feel with it.Because knowing how to do something isn’t the same as being fully on board with it.This is a conversation about designing your work in a way that fits you. About letting go of what no longer serves and giving yourself space to think… so you can build something that truly feels like your own.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Ellen here -Website - https://www.contentcollab.com.au/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-bathgate/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/EllenBathgateAU/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ellen_bathgateTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhippsFind Kerrie here -Topmate - https://topmate.io/kerriephippsWebsite - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
A Little More Social with Nicholas Epley 05.05.2026 48minWhat if the conversations you’re avoiding are the very ones that could change your day, your life, or someone else’s?In this warm and insightful conversation, Kerrie sits down with behavioural scientist Nicholas Epley to explore the surprising science behind talking to strangers and why we so often get it wrong.From a quiet train carriage in Chicago to life-changing family decisions, Nick shares how his research and his own lived experience reveals a powerful truth: we consistently underestimate how meaningful connection can be.Together, they explore:Why we hesitate to reach out (and what’s really happening in our brains)The concept of data-driven courageHow small moments of connection create unexpected happiness, health and belongingThe surprising gap between what we expect and what actually happensHow habits - not just knowledge - transform our relationshipsYou’ll also hear deeply personal stories - including the journey that led Nick and his family to adopt their daughter Lindsay and how connection shaped that decision in profound ways.This episode is both practical and deeply moving; a reminder that even the smallest act of reaching out can ripple further than we ever imagineLoved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Nick here -Website: https://www.nicholasepley.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-epley/ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nicholas-Epley-2Find Kerrie here -Topmate - https://topmate.io/kerriephippsWebsite - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
Talking to Strangers… or Meeting Angels? 24.04.2026 54minThere are conversations that stay with you, not because they’re perfectly planned, but because they unfold with honesty, depth, and unexpected wisdom.In this episode of Connect with Confidence, I reconnect with Mathew Samuel - a global business leader I met in India recently, over a simple cup of tea in Dr Ram’s office at GRD College. What followed was a conversation about life, business, intuition, and the surprising power of talking to strangers.Mathew shares how his journey has been shaped not by rigid plans, but by openness to people, opportunity, and moments that didn’t make sense at the time but later changed everything.From building brands across 40 countries to learning from failure, from navigating loss to recognising life’s defining moments; this is a conversation about staying grounded while thinking globally.We explore:Why “strangers” may actually be the people who shape your life mostHow setbacks are really moments of unlearningThe discipline behind good decision-makingWhy simplicity is harder and more powerful, than complexityWhat it means to be ready when opportunity appearsThis is a spacious, reflective conversation that that invites you to pause, zoom out, and consider:Who are the “angels” that have appeared in your life?Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Mathew here -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-samuel-536a53388/Find Kerrie here -TopMate - https://topmate.io/kerriephippsWebsite - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
Once Upon a Stranger - Gillian Sandstrom on how Small Talk is a big deal 02.04.2026 1uWhat if the conversations we often dismiss as “small talk” are actually helping us build a richer, more connected life?In this delightful and deeply affirming episode of Connect with Confidence, Kerrie is joined by Professor Gillian Sandstrom, researcher, speaker and author of Once Upon a Stranger. Together they explore the science and the story behind everyday interactions – from chatting on trains and in cafés to sharing a smile with someone on a hard day.Gillian shares how her journey began – from watching her dad talk to everyone, to finding unexpected comfort in being recognised by the “hot dog lady” on campus, to one brave cupcake-inspired conversation that opened a whole new world. Along the way, Kerrie and Gillian reflect on introversion, belonging, networking, empathy, uncertainty and the ripple effect of simple human connection.They also unpack Gillian’s practical QUICK framework for starting conversations:QuestionsIn CommonKindnessThis is a warm, thoughtful conversation for anyone who longs for more ease, confidence and meaning in their interactions – whether in daily life, travel, work or community.In this episode, you’ll hear about: • Why “small talk” isn’t small at all • How weak ties and everyday interactions help us feel we belong • The difference between introversion and shyness • Why talking to strangers can actually suit introverts • How authenticity changes networking • The cumulative effect of brief, ordinary conversations • How to start conversations using Gillian’s QUICK framework • Why a smile, a question or a kind comment can matter more than we realiseLoved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Gillian here -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-sandstrom-5049951/Website: https://gilliansandstrom.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgilliansandstrom/Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/gilliansocial.bsky.socialX: https://x.com/GillianSocialProfile: https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p555105-gillian-sandstromFind Kerrie here -TopMate - https://topmate.io/kerriephippsWebsite - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
Outback Connecting again 25.03.2026 17minBonus Episode | Outback Radio 2WEB ConversationThis episode is a little different.Recently, I joined Rod and Heather on Outback Radio 2WEB to talk about our upcoming Wisdom and Wellbeing Women’s Retreat at Lower Lila, just outside Bourke in far west NSW.What unfolded was a genuine, unscripted conversation about something much bigger than a retreat…✨ saying yes to unexpected opportunities✨ stepping out of your comfort zone✨ the growth that comes from trying something new✨ and the power of reconnecting - with yourself and with othersYou’ll hear stories of spontaneous decisions that turned into life-shaping experiences… reflections on why we often hesitate… and gentle encouragement to trust those small inner nudges.We also talk about the beauty of the outback - especially after recent rains - and the unique experience of gathering, slowing down, and connecting in a place that invites clarity and perspective.Whether or not a retreat is on your radar right now, this conversation is an invitation to pause… reflect… and consider:Where might a simple “yes” open something meaningful for you?Find Heather here -Website: https://www.lowerlilaretreat.com.au/Website: https://www.outbackradio.com.au/Find Kerrie here -Topmate - https://topmate.io/kerriephippsWebsite - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
The CEO You Didn't See Coming 10.03.2026 50minWhat a gift it was to sit in Mansi’s home in India, sharing meals, stories and wisdom; and to record this conversation surrounded by warmth, generosity and care.In this episode, I’m joined by Mansi Amlani author of Seven Management Lessons from a Homemaker. We explore what leadership really looks like when it’s rooted in empathy, presence and purpose.Mansi shares her journey from a shy, introverted Mumbai girl with a science background, to a thoughtful homemaker, community-builder, author and a CEO You Didn't See Coming :) weaving together stories of arranged marriage, love, family systems, food as medicine, courageous decisions and the everyday leadership that happens quietly in homes across the world.This conversation is spacious, grounded and deeply human, a reminder that some of our greatest leadership lessons are being lived, daily, around kitchen tables.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Mansi here -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mansi-amlani/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com//mansi.amlani/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Management-lessons-Homemaker-Mansi-Amlani-ebook/dp/B088G2LZFLFind Kerrie here -Topmate - https://topmate.io/kerriephippsWebsite - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
Tiny Steps, Big Perspectives - Lessons from the Kokoda Track 22.02.2026 51minIn this episode of Connect with Confidence, I’m joined by Tim Walmsley - recently named 2025 Defence Executive of the Year.What unfolds is a conversation about impact, perspective and how both can shift when you step away from the familiar and into something that asks everything of you.Tim shares the work he’s doing to connect Australia’s defence industry through new digital portals - alongside the “heart work” that runs in parallel: supporting This Story Australia to capture veterans’ stories before they’re lost and helping deliver practical support to vulnerable veterans through the Vulnerable Veterans Solar Program.And then we head to Papua New Guinea.Tim takes us onto the Kokoda Track, a trek he assumed would be straightforward (100km over eight days) until day two arrived with heat, humidity, steep jungle mountains, and a very quick reality check. What changes everything is the moment he stops pushing and starts watching; learning from the local porters who take tiny, steady steps that allow them to move for hours without exhaustion.Along the way, we explore:what hardship reveals about people and how groups help one another through itthe deep spiritual responsibility many Papua New Guinean porters feel for the track and its historyTim’s powerful remembrance on Brigade Hill, honouring his grandfather and the “unfinished” story he carriedan unexpected moment of clarity - a reset that shifts his priorities at home, at work, and within himselfThis episode is a reminder that sometimes the biggest perspective shifts don’t come from grand gestures.They come from tiny steps, taken steadily, in the company of others, through places that hold history, sacrifice, and meaning.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Tim here -Website: https://www.benchon.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-walmsley/Find Kerrie here -Website - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
The Negotiator - Stop Fixing. Start Listening 31.01.2026 1u 3minWhat if the most powerful communication skill isn’t knowing what to say, but knowing when not to fix?In this episode of Connect with Confidence, Kerrie is joined by former emergency services crisis negotiator James Taylor to explore why so many conversations miss the mark and how learning to truly listen can transform relationships at work, at home, and in leadership.Drawing on years of high-stakes negotiation, James shares why people in distress don’t want advice; they want to feel heard, acknowledged and understood. Together, Kerrie and James unpack the cost of rushing to fix, interrupt or perform and what becomes possible when we slow down, pause, and stay present.This episode explores:Why most conversations are people waiting to speakThe listen – pause – respond modelHow presence and body language build trustWhy validation matters more than solutionsHow to have meaningful conversations without fixingA powerful reminder that connection doesn’t come from solving problems — it comes from making people feel seen.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind James here -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-taylor-53573018a/Find Kerrie here -Website - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
No Syllabus, No Classroom - Why Social Labs Are the Future of Learning 23.01.2026 39minWhat does learning look like when there’s no syllabus, no classroom and no exams?In this special in-person episode of Connect with Confidence, Kerrie returns to Coimbatore, India, to reconnect with educator and changemaker Dr.K.K.Ramachandran (Dr KKR) five years after their last conversation during the global lockdown.Together, they explore what has changed in education, technology, leadership and learning and what matters more than ever.This conversation weaves together:why curiosity matters more than gradeshow learning now happens everywhere, not just in classroomswhat students are capable of when given trust and responsibilitythe power of social labs and community-based learninghow focus, breath and habits outperform raw talentwhy education is ultimately about making lives, not just careersDr KKR shares moving stories of students creating real-world impacts from transforming orphanages with art, to caring for street dogs, to designing safer communities through simple, thoughtful innovation.We also hear a powerful personal story, a quiet moment with Sachin Tendulkar and what elite performance can teach all of us about pressure, presence and focus.This is a conversation about learning as an act of hope and education as something that belongs to all of us.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Dr KKR here -Website: https://brandthinkmarketingdo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkkr/X: https://twitter.com/drkkr Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KKRmindstudioFind Kerrie here -Website - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
The Potato Economy of Connection with Kelly Hopkins 06.01.2026 51minIn this episode, Kerrie sits down with the much-mentioned (and very busy) Kelly Hopkins – a natural connector, community-builder and champion of collaboration.Fresh from being a finalist at the Prime Minister’s Awards, Kelly shares what it’s like to be recognised for work that she describes as “just what we do organically” – the kind of behind-the-scenes, people-first impact that rarely makes headlines, but changes lives.Together, Kerrie and Kelly explore what it means to build an ecosystem – not an exclusive group, but a growing network where people feel welcomed, seen, and supported across industries and states. Kelly also shares the deeply personal moment that reshaped how she wants to live: the realisation, after her dad’s funeral, that kindness is the legacy that lasts.You’ll also hear stories of:how Defence Industry Networking (DIN) became a “base in every state”the magic of collaboration without competitionwhy Kelly sends bags of potatoes as encouragementand yes – the unexpectedly powerful and amusing rise of CrocsIf you’ve been craving a reminder that connection can be simple, spacious, and genuinely human – this conversation will feel like an encouraging boost. Listen in for: courage, community, empathy, and a few laugh-out-loud moments.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Kelly here -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhopkinshays/Find Kerrie here -Website - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
Leadership That Breathes with Benny Callaghan 24.12.2025 46minWhat happens when a simple “good morning” becomes a doorway to years of connection?In this full-circle conversation, I’m joined by facilitator and connector Benny Callaghan and we trace our story all the way back to a Sydney train in 2009, a momentary meeting, and a chain of introductions that rippled outward in the most beautiful ways.Benny invites us to build connection across invisible walls by listening to different perspectives, sharing information generously, and noticing the stories we make up when we don’t communicate.We also explore leadership, collaboration and creating safe environments for people to be brave. From offering to take a stranger’s family photo, to starting conversations with “What are you passionate about?”, to a rainforest walk that shifted the energy of an entire group - this episode is a gentle reminder that opportunities for connection is always closer than we think.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Benny here -Website: https://www.bennycallaghan.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennycallaghan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennyloveslife/Find Kerrie here -Website - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
Synergy, Speaking & the Secret Sauce of Customer Delight with Vinay Pushpakaran 09.12.2025 53minIn this episode of Connect with Confidence, Kerrie chats with Vinay Pushpakaran from Chennai - professional speaker, customer experience and sales consultant, past President of the Professional Speakers Association of India, and co-author of Filter Coffee Chronicles.We explore:How Vinay’s first business deal collapsed, and the mentor whose words helped him rise againWhy every business is in the customer experience business, and how small “extra 30-second” gestures create lasting delightThe heart behind Professional Speakers Summit 2026, built around the theme of synergy and meaningful connectionHow quiet moments of connection - even with strangers - can shift perspectives, especially for introvertsThe story behind Filter Coffee Chronicles, a collaborative book of short, soulful stories created during lockdownThis conversation is a warm reminder that setbacks are part of the journey, that tiny moments of kindness matter, and that you make a bigger difference than you realise.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Vinay here -Website: https://www.vinaypushpakaran.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinaypushpakaran/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bootstrapmarketerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinaypushpakaran/Find Kerrie here -Website - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
Humour, Humanity & the Power of Connection with Tim Gard 24.11.2025 39minHumourist and master storyteller Tim Gard joins me for a joyful, deeply human conversation about humour, connection and the surprising moments that shape us.Tim shares stories from a life lived noticing the funny, the meaningful and the profound - from his US Navy days to travelling the world as a professional speaker with his tiny chickens and banana phone. We explore how humour opens doors, calms stress, builds bridges across cultures and helps us stay grounded when work or life feels heavy.Together we talk about:Why humour is a powerful tool for inclusionThe unexpected wisdom of strangersHow speakers can use humour thoughtfullyTurning everyday moments into memorable storiesStaying open to connection, even when tired or “off-duty”It’s a wonderful conversation, reminding us to look for the laughter - and the people - we might otherwise walk past.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Tim here -Website: https://timgard.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timgardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimGardInternationalX: https://x.com/funwithtimYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimGardFind Kerrie here -Website - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
Jumping Over Everest and into Conversation with Zoe Dryden 13.11.2025 1u 6minFrom HALO jumping over Mount Everest to heartfelt moments of courage, empathy, and cross-cultural connection, Zoe Dryden and Kerrie Phipps share stories that remind us of what’s possible when we stay curious, kind, and open to adventure. A conversation full of insight, laughter, and genuine humanity.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Zoe here -Website: https://leadershipinaction.nz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoedryden/Face Nepal: https://www.face-nepal.org/Find Kerrie here -Website - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
Infinite Courage - From Black Hawks to Healing with Kevin Humphreys 29.10.2025 55minIn this inspiring episode of Connect with Confidence, Kerrie chats with Kevin Humphreys; former Black Hawk pilot, mental health advocate, and founder of Cor Infinitus.Kevin shares his journey from combat missions to confronting shame and suicidal thoughts, and how he turned that pain into purpose by creating memorials that give dignity to families and hope to those at risk.We explore:The link between pride, shame, and resilienceWhy self-compassion and understanding others is vital for leadershipThe power of connection. One question, one conversation can save a lifeLoved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippFind Kevin here -Website: https://www.kevinhumphreys.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhumphreys-keynotespeaker/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KevinHumphreysKeynoteSpeakerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinhumphreyskeynotespeaker/Find Kerrie here -Website - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps -
White Lace & Combat Boots - Connecting Policy, Parenthood & Possibility 16.10.2025 56minSamantha Arrington Sliney shares how courage, creativity and connection can shape culture and how a Pentagon meeting inspired her first children’s book, All the Things Our Mommy Can Do.Loved this episode? Support us to create more podcasts by buying our producer a coffee - https://bmc.link/kerriephippsFind Samantha here -Website: https://www.whitelaceandcombatboots.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-arrington-sliney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteLaceandCombatBootsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaarringtonslineyFind Kerrie here -Website - https://kerriephipps.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriephipps/Facebook public page - https://www.facebook.com/KerriePhipps1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerriephippsTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/KerriePhipps
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