Purpose, perspective, and passion – Joe White believes these three ingredients create the compass that every great leader needs. From professional athlete to award-winning coach and educator, Joe’s journey is steeped in discipline, direction, and a deep desire to elevate those around him. Whether you're leading a team, a business, or your own life, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you find your path, unlock your potential, and lead with heart.

About Joe White - Director of Golf at IMG Academy

Growing up playing competitive sports, Joe White is no stranger to striving for excellence while working with a team. Joe was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds and the Seattle Mariners, and played in the Seattle Mariners organization before a shoulder injury ended his baseball career. His love for the game propelled him into his next career as a baseball and football coach, during which time he was awarded coach of the year twice, regional coach of the year in 2013, and was a part of five state championship teams.

Joe is also a retired teacher of business education, where he taught accounting, business law, and professional business. During his thirty years as a teacher, he was nominated for the Apple Teaching Award seven times and was listed in “Who’s Who Among American Teachers.” Joe has also excelled in public speaking, having spoken at coaches' clinics across the Midwest, as well as the Nike Football Clinic. Among all of his accomplishments, Joe’s greatest are being a loving son to his parents (his father, above, was also a lifelong coach!) and a devoted husband and father to three children, who have all excelled in sports and school.

Connect with Joe:

Website: https://www.coachjoewhiteconsulting.com/

In this episode of The Coaching Podcast, we sit down with Taekwondo coach Sadhbh McCarthy – a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and passion. With a research-driven yet playful approach to coaching, Sadhbh shares insights on creating high-performance environments, navigating the coach-parent dynamic, and why falling in love with the process is non-negotiable. She reveals what makes a great coach – an infinite mindset, passion (drive), and accountability – and the best business advice she’s learned along the way: collaboration, communication, and trusting the people around you. From healthcare to high kicks, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who leads, coaches, or supports high performers.

About Sadhbh McCarthy

Sadhbh McCarthy’s journey with Taekwondo spans several decades. Her initial foray into the sport began in Dublin, Ireland, during the late 1980s and continued through the 1990s. After a hiatus, she reignited her passion for Taekwondo in Brisbane, where she returned to compete and coach. Recognising the need for higher-level competition exposure, Sadhbh led teams to interstate and international events, securing numerous podium finishes—including Australia’s first medal at a Cadet World Championship event in Uzbekistan in 2019.

Sadhbh played a pivotal role in establishing the Performance Pathway Program (PPP) in Queensland. She has led the development of athlete and coach profiling tools, collaborated with the University of Queensland on strength and conditioning programs, and integrated mental performance initiatives alongside the AIS. Her strategic leadership and commitment to athlete development have significantly advanced the sport in Australia.

In addition to her work in Taekwondo, Sadhbh is a practising and accredited podiatrist, specialising in sports podiatry and injury management. Her dual expertise underscores her commitment to holistic athlete care and performance.

Connect with Sadhbh:
🌐 Website
📸 Instagram: @syviotkd | @globalmartialarts_brisbane
📘 Facebook Profile

In this powerful episode, Sjeanne Cawdry – Business Advisor and Quantum Reinvention Strategist – invites us into the art of liberation leadership. We explore what it means to trust your internal compass, glide with the current of life like an eagle, and make bold decisions before the evidence appears. Sjeanne shares how Quantum Leadership, embodied intelligence, and deep intuitive thinking are reshaping modern leadership – and why the convergence of eight global megatrends demands reinvention now. This conversation is a call to lead with stillness, courage, and consciousness in a rapidly evolving world.

About: Sjeanne Cawdry - Business Advisor and Quantum Reinvention Strategist

Sjeanne Cawdry is a rare and formidable force at the intersection of business strategy, high-performance leadership, and transformational reinvention. With a career spanning elite-level sport, senior corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship, she has carved a reputation as a trusted advisor to visionaries, C-suite leaders, and movement-makers navigating disruption, innovation, and exponential growth. As the founder of The Center of Liberation, Sjeanne is a Business Advisor and Quantum reinvention strategist working with visionary leaders, entrepreneurs and movement builder showing them how to leverage the forces of AI, unlock the vast opportunities in the various wealth transfers and harness the power of their consciousness so that they can architect their category-of-one leadership in this new era. Together we design strategies that support them and help them quantum leap onto new timelines as they shape the new era of wealth, success, and influence – without playing small, hiding their voice, or waiting for permission.” Because effort-based leadership is no longer the path to standing out in the pack.

Sjeanne spent over a decade as a senior leader at Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) – Africa’s premier corporate and investment bank – where she advised CEOs and executive teams on complex financial strategy, business model reinvention, and large-scale transformation, and took up the lead transformation role on multiple high-stakes initiatives. Her work helped shape the bank and continued to show how visionary leaders operate under pressure, lead through change, transform their businesses, and outperform their own benchmarks. But Sjeanne’s power doesn’t come from her resume. It comes from her lived integration of the masculine and feminine, logic and intuition, structure and soul. Once a top-ranked international athlete, she now helps leaders and their teams calibrate to their highest potential – in business, in wealth, and in life.

Connect with Sjeanne:

Website: https://www.centerofliberation.com

Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjeanne-cawdry/
https://www.facebook.com/sjeanne.cawdry

In this inspiring episode of The Coaching Podcast, we dive deep with Nicole Pratt – former world No. 35, two-time Olympian, and a Tennis Australia National Teams Coach. Nicole shares her hard-earned wisdom on building trust, simplifying coaching in a world of noise, and nurturing the "X-factor" that separates good players from great ones. From the culture behind Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team to the subtle art of observing and truly listening, Nicole reminds us that the heart of great coaching lies in belief, care, and alignment to a shared vision. Whether you’re coaching a team, leading a company, or growing as an individual, Nicole’s lessons will inspire you to keep it simple, stay curious, and never stop learning.

About Nicole Pratt - Tennis Australia National Teams Coach

Nicole Pratt is a former professional tennis player and a world-renowned coach, celebrated for her contributions to the sport both on and off the court. Nicole began her tennis journey at a young age, quickly rising through the ranks to become a formidable competitor on the WTA tour. During her playing career, she achieved a top singles ranking of World No. 35 and WTA doubles 18. Nicole is a 2 x Olympian, having competed at the 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympic Games. After retiring from professional play, Nicole transitioned into coaching. She has worked with a variety of athletes, from elite junior players to seasoned professionals, helping them refine their skills and elevate their performance. Athletes Nicole has worked with include Daria Saville (nee Gavrilova), Storm Hunter (nee Sanders), Casey Dellacqua, Alicia Molik, and most recently Marc Polmans. Known for her innovative training methods and unwavering support, Nicole has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of many successful players. With her extensive knowledge of the game and her dedication to nurturing talent, Nicole Pratt continues to influence the world of tennis, inspiring the next generation of players to reach their full potential.

Maltesers Leadership: Balancing Head and Heart with Tracey Ezard
What do Maltesers and leadership have in common? In this joyful and thought-provoking episode, Tracey Ezard invites us to embrace the delicious paradox of Ferocious Warmth — where great leaders lead with both the head and the heart. We talk about creating 'joy bubbles,' psychological safety, and why true experts are always learning.

Tracey shares stories of leading through uncertainty, building anti-fragile cultures, and why the best teams collaborate, challenge, and grow together. If you're ready to lead with more awareness, curiosity, and connection - while still delivering results - this episode is for you.

About Tracey Ezard:
Tracey is a speaker, educator, and author of The Buzz, Glue, and Ferocious Warmth. Her work helps leaders step into the messy, human side of leadership with clarity, courage, and compassion. A self-proclaimed ex-recorder player and Harley rider, Tracey also co-owned a bar on a tiny Indonesian island… right before a pandemic and an earthquake. Needless to say, she knows a thing or two about bouncing forward.

Connect with Tracey:
🌐 traceyezard.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Tracey Ezard
📸 Instagram: @traceyezard
📘 Facebook: Tracey Ezard – Engage, Collaborate, Act

Coaching isn’t just about forehands and footwork - it’s about shaping resilient, positive, and purpose-driven people. In this episode, we’re joined by the mother-daughter duo Helen Rice and Saskia Rice-Schaffeler from the Helen Rice Tennis School, whose legacy is grounded in developing tennis players and great humans. From decades of experience in Adelaide to coaching in Germany, they share insights into the art of communication, active listening, and creating trust in the coach-student relationship. Whether you're in the hospitality industry, on the tennis court, or leading a team, this conversation is packed with wisdom on mindset, mentorship, and lifelong learning.

About Helen Rice – Professional Tennis Coach & Business Owner

Helen Rice has been coaching tennis for over 45 years and founded the Helen Rice Tennis School in Adelaide, South Australia, in 1979. Alongside her coaching team, she has coached hundreds of children and adults—ranging from three to eighty-seven years old—including many third-generation families. The school currently operates across three clubs and numerous schools. Helen has coached teams and squads for Tennis SA and has served as a mentor for Tennis Australia’s Hot Shots and Cardio Tennis programs. She has also presented at both state and national coaching conferences. In 2017, she was awarded the prestigious Tennis Australia Newcombe Medal and has been a finalist on four other occasions. Helen currently serves on the board of the Women's Tennis Foundation and is a member of the Tennis Australia Coach Coalition. Outside of coaching, her passions include art (she has sold numerous paintings at exhibitions), golf (with a best handicap of 6), learning German and keeping fit.

About Saskia Rice-Schaffeler – Professional Tennis Coach & Business Owner

Saskia Rice-Schaffeler is a Tennis Australia–qualified Club Professional coach and joint business owner of the Helen Rice Tennis School. Her coaching journey began in high school as a casual role in her mother’s business, continuing through university where she also assisted in business administration. Saskia holds a Bachelor of Human Movement (Sport and Exercise Science) and, after considering careers in teaching and physiotherapy, chose to pursue tennis coaching and business management full-time. She has coached in talent development for Tennis Australia and spent time coaching in Germany (in German). Saskia is also actively involved in coach development both within the Helen Rice Tennis School and through Tennis Australia. She is passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential, believing that trust and effective communication—both verbal and non-verbal—are essential to a successful coaching relationship.

Connect:

Website: https://www.helenricetennis.com.au
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/helenricetennis/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenRiceTennisSchool/

Coaching is more than just asking great questions - it’s about creating space, trusting the process, and tapping into a deeper level of awareness. In this episode, Grace Calpus shares how integrating psychic intuition into coaching can unlock new dimensions of insight, helping both coaches and clients see beyond the surface. We explore powerful questions like What’s really going on? and What’s the theme here?, while also uncovering the role of love, compassion, and presence in transformational coaching. If you’ve ever wondered how to trust your intuition and use it as a superpower in coaching, this episode is for you.

About Grace Calpus

Grace is a seasoned Professional Coach (PCC) credentialed through the International Coaching Federation and a skilled coach supervisor. Since 2013, she has worked with individuals ranging from small business owners to healthcare and higher education leaders, helping them build strong leadership skills and achieve meaningful growth. With a rich and varied background in government, healthcare, and technology, Grace brings a unique perspective to her work. In addition to her coaching practice, Grace specializes in training fellow coaches in clairvoyant coaching. She empowers them to access and trust their intuitive insights, equipping them to create deeply impactful and transformative coaching conversations. Her approach blends practical coaching tools with intuitive development, helping coaches unlock new dimensions in their practice.

Connect with Grace:

Website: https://www.thirdeyecoach.com
Social Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracecalpus/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-eye-coach-development
Insta: @thirdeyecoachdev

What makes a great coach? According to Kevin Craggs, it comes down to three powerful E’s - Educate, Empower, and Explore. In this episode, Kevin shares his insights on building a strong coaching culture over time, helping people move from being interested to involved to invested in their growth. Drawing from decades of experience coaching world-class athletes and leaders, Kevin introduces the CARE model - Clarity, Action, Resilience, and Excellence - four essential elements that every person needs to succeed.

From growing hope in others to understanding what it truly means to care, Kevin’s wisdom extends beyond the golf course into parenting, leadership, and life. He also shares insights from his new book, Be Where Your Feet Are, a guide to staying present and achieving daily excellence.

About Kevin Craggs - Director of Golf at IMG Academy

Kevin Craggs is a globally renowned PGA Professional with nearly four decades of coaching experience. He has coached and mentored major championship winners, Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup players, and some of the world’s top business leaders and royalty. His unique motivational style and technical expertise have made him one of the most sought-after coaches in golf. Kevin’s career highlights include coaching legends like two-time major winner Sandy Lyle and Colin Montgomerie, who has won a record eight European Tour Order of Merit titles, as well as major winners Catriona Matthew and Paula Creamer. With over 50,000 hours of coaching across all major tours worldwide, Kevin has earned recognition as one of Golf Monthly’s Top 25 Coaches. He also cherished memorable moments learning from and being mentored by the legendary Seve Ballesteros. Kevin’s passion lies in helping others excel. Leveraging his high-performance golf coaching techniques, he has successfully transitioned into leadership coaching for leaders and executives. Kevin’s practical courses provide strategies for success in both business and life, changing behaviors through a proven coaching system. Kevin is also the founder of Daily Xcellence, a platform dedicated to transforming coaches, trainers, and leaders through reflective learning and self-discovery. Daily Xcellence offers comprehensive coaching systems, personalized development programs, and international certification. Enjoy this interactive book—it’s fun to read, easy to grasp, and simple to put into action. Use it to develop daily excellence habits and behaviors.

Connect with Kevin:

Website: https://dailyxcellence.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevincraggs69/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.craggs.35