• 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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In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Stuart Wenn.

• We go back in time to 1990, when our guest, Stuart Wenn, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.
  
  
• Stuart talks about his career on and off-field, and what it took to be at top of his 'game' - an Australian Football League field umpire - and how a chat with his school coach was a sliding door moment that set him on the path for umpiring.
  
  
• The discipline, focus, and what a week was like for a professional umpire is covered; so too are Stuart's reflections on what it was like to walk off the MCG that last time after his final of 341 senior games.
  
  
• We ask Stuart what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Stuart at 21 would say to Stuart now.

Suggested reading:
Wenny - a story of commitment, Stephen McBurney, AFL Umpires Association, 2014

Mentioned in the show :
Australia Games 1985 - including the dance routine.

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• 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/
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In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Darcy Milne.

• We go back in time to 2015, when our guest, Darcy Milne, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.
  
  
• Darcy talks about his career on and off-air, and how he cut a deal with his school principal that saw him eventually work on one of Australia's top radio shows - and then, why he left it, and what he loves about what he's doing.
  
  
• We talk about how Darcy met his now-wife Emily and how that played out - literally across Australia on-air.
  
  
• Darcy talks about his mentors, his inspirations, and what he's learned along the way.
  
  
• We ask Darcy what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Darcy at 21 would say to Darcy now.

Mentioned in the show

• Dom Evans' interview with Darcy (podcast)
• Cathrine Mahoney interview with Darcy (podcast)
• Nova - Kate, Tim & Joel (Nova website)
• Interview with Cassie Kirstingham (blog)
• Sea FM (now Hit) Central Coast (station website)

Connect with Darcy Milne

• Pro Podcast Production website
• Darcy Milne on LinkedIn

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In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest Doug Weller.

• We go back in time to 1977, when our guest, Doug Weller, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.
  
  
• Doug reflects on his experiences growing up in Queensland, and how he took some chances that came his way and ended up in regional radio.
  
• We talk about how Doug backed himself and forged a career in journalism including as a foreign correspondent and his time reporting from the US during a period of profound change.
  
  
• Doug looks back on his life and the decisions he's made that have changed his - and his family's life - including welcoming his two great children and guiding them as they've grown.
  
  
• Doug talks about sticking to his principles, being true to yourself, and what he's learned along the way professionally and personally.
  
  
• We ask Doug what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what Doug at 21 would say to Doug now.

Mentioned in the show

• Doug presenting ABC Victoria 7pm TV news bulletin (YouTube)

Connect with Doug Weller

• Corporate Media Services' bio of Doug
• Doug Weller (LinkedIn)
• Doug Weller (Twitter)

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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 Katherine Rich.

• We go back in time to 1988, when our guest, Katherine Rich, turned 21, and look at what was happening in the world, and closer to home back then.
  
  
• Katherine reflects on her experiences growing up in Dunedin, New Zealand, and then how she eventually got involved in politics.
  
• We talk about how Katherine approached some significant public policy debates during her time in Parliament and how she stayed true to her principles.
  
  
• Katherine looks back on her parliamentary career, including being a mother in Parliament, and her leadership lessons from her time during Parliament and since then as an industry association CEO.
  
  
• Katherine talks about her mentors, her inspirations, and what she's learned along the way, and why she went back and did more study.
  
  
• We ask Katherine what she'd say to her 21-year-old self, and what Katherine at 21 would say to Katherine now.

Mentioned in the show

• New Zealand Herald 2008 piece on Katherine (article)
• Pravda Cafe (website)
• How are New Zealand MPs elected (website)
• Katherine's rollerskating account (see she_speeds on Instagram)

Connect with Katherine Rich

• Katherine on Twitter

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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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