In this conversation, John Hendry OAM reveals his journey from a stammering child to a decorated educator who spent decades teaching others about forgiveness, relationships and hope.

From his earliest days at school, John discovered that the people who looked beyond his challenges changed everything. But the moment that became the blueprint for his entire life came through tragedy. On his seventeenth birthday, after tragically losing his younger brother, John witnessed his father choose forgiveness in the darkest moment imaginable. That choice shaped everything that followed.

Built on one principle, forgiveness is not weakness, it's the most enabling tool we possess. John shares how he learned to navigate life non-adversarially, speak to himself with compassion, and build quality relationships as the foundation of resilience.

Explore how one man's commitment to forgiveness rippled outward to transform generations.

About Our Guest

John Hendry OAM, has taught in schools for over 50 years. He is a Life Member of Career Development Association of Australia and consultant to UNESCO in Bullying and School Violence. An ongoing “advisor” to Parents Victoria since 2017 and Active Education Australia. Formerly the Director of Student Welfare at Geelong Grammar School, John is a man of many talents and has received an OAM (Education) and an OAM (Cricket).

Read the full show notes on our Substack: https://whatsfear.substack.com/p/s2e8

00:00 Overcoming Stammering: A Journey Begins

02:32 The Role of Relationships in Managing Fear

06:29 The Impact of School on Self-Perception

08:12 Finding Self-Worth Through Sports

10:55 The Importance of Hope and Trust in Education

13:35 Forgiveness: A Key to Resilience

17:41 Navigating Forgiveness and Relationships

19:13 The Power of Non-Adversarial Relationships

23:40 Understanding Inhibiting Factors in Performance

28:04 The Role of Forgiveness in Personal Growth

32:38 Managing Fear and Emotional Responses

40:29 It's A Wrap