• We go back in time to 2005 when Shannon turned 21.
• Shannon reflects on his career in music and what he was doing when he celebrated his 21st!
• We talk about how he got into music and how he joined The Ten Tenors.
• What was it like to tour and perform around the world?
• We discuss how he became a musical director.
• Shannon talks about working in the arts and leadership lessons he's learned along the way.
• Shannon reflects on his music to-do list.
• We ask Shannon what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Shannon at 21 would say to himself now.

• NSW Schools Spectacular - Go the Distance - YouTube
• Shannon singing Australian National Anthem Australia Day 2009 - YouTube
• Anthony Warlow and Philip Quast - Lily's Eyes - YouTube
• Simon Gleeson and Kane Richardson (another!) Lily's Eyes - YouTube
• Mahler's Symphony No. 8 - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein 1975 -YouTube
• Mahler's Symphony No. 9 - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein 1975 - YouTube
• Mormon Tabernacle Choir - John Rutter - For the Beauty of the Earth - YouTube
• Shannon Brown - website
• Shannon Brown - YouTube
• NSW Talent Development Program
• The Ten Tenors
• National Boys' Choir
• Dear 21 Year Old Me website

• Jeremy Irvine LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymirvine/

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• We go back in time to 2014 when Heidi turned 21.
• Heidi reflects on her career in the tourism industry and how at seven years of age, she knew she wanted to run a business
• We talk about how she got into tourism and created Altitude Tours
• What did COVID 19 mean for Heidi's business and what it was like in a tourism region ?
• We discuss how to "personalise the ordinary and systemise the extraordinary."
• Heidi talks about building a business and embedding a customer-centric culture
• We ask Heidi her go-to-places in Queenstown
• We ask Heidi what she'd say to her 21-year-old self, and what Heidi at 21 would say to herself now.

• Altitude Tours https://www.altitudetours.co.nz/
• Tourism Innovation Group https://tig.co.nz/
• Destination Queenstown https://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/
• Dear21 Year Old Me website
• Demand for choc-milk outstrips supply https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/10622246/Demand-for-choc-milk-outstrips-supply
• Security guards monitor chocolate milkhttps://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/dairy/10648979/Security-guards-monitor-chocolate-milk
• My Google review of Altitude Tours https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gt45zbF3B5vJqv137
• Jeremy Irvine LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymirvine/

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'Security guards monitor chocolate milk', stuff.co.nz, 22 October 2014

• We go back in time to 1989 when Ros turned 21.
• Ros reflects on her career in the federal public service and how she moved to running her own firm
• We talk about a critical piece of feedback and what changed Ros's leadership mindset
• What does AI and its impact mean for leaders?
• We discuss being your best true self and what that means for leaders and their teams
• We ask Ros her favourite and least favourite organisational phrases (during which we reference TV show Utopia - the character's name we talk about was Beverley, played by Rebecca Massey)
• We ask Ros what she'd say to her 21-year-old self, and what Ros at 21 would say to herself now.

• Ros Klein https://www.shapingchange.com.au/
• The Resilient Employee (Amazon website)
• Jeremy Irvine https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymirvine/
• Dear21 Year Old Me website

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• We go back in time to 1986 when Andrew turned 21.
• Andrew reflects on his early career and what made him change career direction
• We talk about the Sydney Olympics and Andrew's involvement
• Why is 'Survivor' a TV show Andrew loves?!
• We discuss being genuine and the importance of honesty in challenging situations
• We ask Andrew what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Andrew at 21 would say to himself now.

• Andrew Klein https://andrewklein.com.au/
• Jeremy Irvine https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymirvine/
• Dear21 Year Old Me website
• You're the Voice original music video

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In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Sarah Makris

• We go back in time to 1997 when our guest, Sarah Makris, turned 21.
  
  
• Sarah reflects on her career journey, her drive, and determination.
  
  
• We discuss understanding your brand and the importance of simple, clear communication.
  
  
• Sarah steps back and looks at the contrasts between corporate life and running your own small business.
  
  
• We discuss how Sarah learns from others and the traits of being a good leader.
  
  
• We ask Sarah what she'd say to her 21-year-old self, and what Sarah at 21 would say to himself now.

Links

www.sarahmakris.com.au

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-makris/

Download a free LinkedIn checklist - https://www.sarahmakris.online/linkedin-checklist-new

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In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest John Bucchino

• We go back in time to 1972 when our guest, John Bucchino, turned 21, and look at his trip back to the East Coast from California.
  
  
• John reflects on his earliest musical influences and how he began songwriting.
  
  
• We talk about how John's composing evolved, and the importance of humility and being true to himself.
  
  
• John reflects on a critical lesson with an executive and what led to a key track in a Disney movie.
  
  
• John talks about having to let go, the creative process, and being the best you can be.
  
  
• John reflects on the array of people he's worked with, and having to learn how to collaborate.
  
  
• We ask John what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what John at 21 would say to himself now.

Resources and links

• John Bucchino website
• John Bucchino store including albums
• John Bucchino Patreon page
• John Bucchino on Spotify
• John Bucchino Facebook fan page
  
  
• Australian Musical Festival May 2024 page
• Australian Musical Festival 2024 It's Only Life performance 15 May
  
  
• Patti LuPone with Yo-Yo Ma, John Williams and the Boston Pops - Unexpressed (by John Bucchino)
  
  
• David Campbell Taking the Wheel album (David Campbell official YouTube site)
• David Campbell Sings John Bucchino album (David Campbell official YouTube site)
• David Campbell sings John Bucchino - Grateful (Social Family Records official YouTube site)
• David Campbell sings John Bucchino - extended interview
  
  
• Kane Alexander official site
• Kane Alexander Different Stages Broadway album
• Kane Alexander/Simon Gleeson, Lily's Eyes (Kane Alexander official YouTube site)
  
  
• A Peacock Among Pigeons | Boston Gay Men's Chorus
  
  
• Anthony Warlow/Philip Quast, Lily's Eyes (YouTube)
  
  
• Jeremy Irvine - blog on interviewing John Bucchino

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In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Garry Pearson OAM

• We go back in time to 1973 when our guest, Garry Pearson, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.
  
  
• Garry reflects on his experiences commencing as a teacher and then moving into executive roles.
  
  
• We talk about how Garry's leadership style has evolved, and the importance of humility.
  
  
• Garry reflects on a critical early lesson learned.
  
  
• Garry talks about the importance of reflective practice and learning from mistakes.
  
  
• Garry discusses what it was like to receive his Order of Australia Media.
  
  
• We ask Garry what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Garry at 21 would say to himself now.

Resources and links
Associations Forum
Australasian Association of Society Executives

Harvard Program on Negotiation resources

Stephen Covey's 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' resources

Roger Fisher and William Ury's 'Getting to Yes'

Garry's contact details: Mobile: 0419 347 599 / garry.pearson@polgovpro.com.au

Check Garry’s LinkedIn profile and articles

Alternatively, view his articles on reflective practice, governance, policy, and strategy topics at -https://polgovpro.blog/author/polgov1/
See especially - https://polgovpro.blog/2019/05/01/what-so-what-and-now-what-your-reflective-practice-guide/

See Garry’s large collection of charts and other resources relating to his work at -
https://www.pinterest.com.au/garry3296/

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In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Craig Norenbergs

• We go back in time to 1989 when our guest, Craig Norenbergs, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.
  
  
• Craig reflects on his experiences growing up in Canberra.
  
  
• We talk about how Craig's leadership style has evolved, and the importance of humility.
  
  
• Craig reflects on how he got his start in the media, driving across two states to try and do so, and how literally a 'break' was the break he needed to get into the media.
  
  
• Craig talks about the day he was at work, the phone rang, and on the other end was Kerry Packer.
  
  
• Craig looks back on his career and his personal leadership lessons, including what it has been like living overseas including in New Zealand.
  
  
• We ask Craig what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Craig at 21 would say to himself now.

Mentioned in the show

Eddie Norenbergs (Craig's Dad)'s story on how he and his family came to Australia
CTC 7 Canberra promo, 1986
TEN Capital News, December 1988
The Breeze, New Zealand radio station promo
Scruff Lovely (Canberra band) - Canberra Times article 1994

Craig on Twitter

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