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What separates a great leader from someone who simply tells people what to do?

In Part 2 of our conversation with leadership coach, endurance athlete and author Gareth Holebrook, we move from burnout and resilience into the practical realities of leadership.

Gareth introduces intent based leadership, an approach that shifts decision making closer to the people actually doing the work. Instead of employees constantly asking the boss what to do, leaders create an environment where their teams can think, make decisions and take genuine ownership.

Drawing on lessons from nuclear submarines, emergency departments, corporate teams, restaurants and his own leadership coaching, Gareth explains how surprisingly small changes in language can completely change the way a team operates.

We explore why leaders become decision bottlenecks, why micromanagement can hold good people back, and how to give employees autonomy without giving up accountability.

Gareth also shares the Ladder of Leadership, including the simple questions leaders can use to move someone from "Tell me what to do" to "This is what I intend to do."

Plus, we get Gareth's practical formula for running a meeting that actually achieves something, including why the most senior person in the room should often speak last.

If you lead a team, own a business, manage people or simply want to become a better leader, there are plenty of practical ideas in this episode you can start using immediately.

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What does it really take to succeed without burning yourself out?

In this episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with endurance athlete, leadership coach and author Gareth Holebrook to explore the hidden cost of high performance.

After completing multiple Ironman races and qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Gareth shares the remarkable story of collapsing just 7 kilometres from the finish line, and why that experience completely changed his view of resilience.

The conversation moves beyond endurance sport into business, leadership and everyday life, exploring why so many entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals end up overwhelmed despite doing everything "right."

Together they discuss:

• Why grit isn't always the answer
• The warning signs of burnout
• Learning to say no without guilt
• Decision making under pressure
• Why successful people often overcommit
• Leadership lessons from elite performance
• Building resilience through sleep, recovery and health
• The importance of knowing when to quit

Whether you're leading a business, raising a family, building a career or simply feeling overwhelmed, this conversation offers practical insights into creating a healthier, more sustainable version of success.

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Life can get overwhelming, and sometimes it's important to talk honestly about it.
In this episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick catch up on everything that's been happening, from managing stress, menopause and major life changes, to the simple habits helping Kate sleep better and regain some balance.
They discuss cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), walking for mental wellbeing, cold showers, exercise, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is stop worrying about the things you can't control.
The conversation then shifts to one of their favourite topics, food! Simon shares some of his favourite discoveries from the Waikato and Auckland Food Shows, including incredible New Zealand producers creating unique products, while Kate highlights the fantastic work being done by Rescued Kitchen, turning surplus bread into baking mixes, breadcrumbs and other delicious products.
In this episode:
 Coping with ongoing stress and uncertainty 
 How CBT has helped change thought patterns 
 Why walking is one of the best stress relievers 
 Cold showers and controlled stress 
 Kate's health journey and making lifestyle changes 
 Simon's favourite Food Show discoveries 
 Amazing New Zealand food innovators 
 How Rescued Kitchen is reducing food waste through rescued ingredients 
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In this powerful episode of the Forkin' Good Podcast, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Dr Samantha Marsh, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Auckland, and Vanessa McCarty, child psychotherapist and speaker for Smartphone Free Childhood New Zealand.

Together they unpack what the latest evidence says about smartphones, social media, gaming and children's mental health, while sharing practical advice every parent, grandparent and teacher can use.

We discuss:

• Why more experts are calling this a public health crisis
• The real impact of smartphones on childhood development
• Why so many teenagers wish they'd never had social media
• The warning signs parents shouldn't ignore
• Family rules that actually work
• Why delaying smartphones may be one of the best decisions you can make

This isn't about guilt.

It's about understanding what we now know and making informed decisions for the children we love.

If you're raising children in today's digital world, this conversation is essential listening.

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Did you know your gut is constantly communicating with your brain?

In this fascinating episode of Forkin' Good, Simon Gault and Kate Fenwick sit down with Alice Fitzgerald, CEO of The Gut Foundation, to unpack the science behind gut health, the microbiome, and why what you eat affects far more than just your digestion.

From mental health and immunity to bowel cancer, inflammation and even your mood, this conversation explores why looking after your gut could be one of the most important things you do for your long-term health.

You'll also learn practical, affordable ways to improve your gut health today, including the importance of fibre, prebiotics, probiotics, diversity in your diet, and why expensive supplements aren't always the answer.

Whether you're interested in nutrition, preventing disease, or simply feeling better every day, this episode is packed with simple tips backed by emerging science.

Learn more about The Gut Foundation and access their free resources:
https://www.thegut.org.nz/
https://gutcheck.co.nz/

In this episode:

✔ What gut health actually means

✔ How your gut communicates with your brain

✔ Why fibre is the most underrated nutrient

✔ The difference between probiotics and prebiotics

✔ How your microbiome influences your mood

✔ Why New Zealand has alarming bowel cancer statistics

✔ Affordable foods that improve gut health

✔ Simple ways to eat more fibre every day

✔ Why diversity matters more than perfection

✔ Small changes that can improve your health in days

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