In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Leigh Anderson, a seasoned paramedic as well as an author, broadcaster and thought-leader on the topic of thriving in high-stress, unpredictable situations. They unpack why the power of a pause can be so significant in any situation, how self-leadership is key to responding calmly and creatively, and what’s happening at a biological level during high-pressure happenings.

Leigh Anderson is an accomplished paramedic with 15 years of operational experience also an accomplished author, Podcaster and speaker on the subject of optimal performance.

Outside of an ambulance, Leigh has a keen desire to improve the human experience of stress to set people up to flourish. He has a Bachelor of Paramedic Science and a Graduate Certificate of Emergency Health and has lectured and tutored at university level, as well as being a peer reviewer of scientific journal articles.

His new book 'The Paramedic Mindset' attempts to answer the question of why some people flourish in high-stress situations, while others flounder, feeling overwhelmed or discouraged? How do some remain calm under pressure, where others succumb to stress? The difference, Leigh concludes, is in mindset.

Leigh is based in Queensland, Australia.

Remarkable Takeaways

• Why the power of a pause can be so significant in any situation.
• How self-leadership is key to responding calmly and creatively
• What’s happening at a biological level during high-pressure happenings?

Connect with Leigh=

Find him on LinkedIn

Learn more about The Paramedic Mindset via his website

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Faruk Heplevent, a celebrated creative force in the automotive marketing industry, about why cutting-edge technology can allow even industries steeped in tradition to be revolutionised, how creative minds adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape, and the importance of focusing on one's strengths even when diversification comes calling.

Faruk Heplevent is a formidable force in the automotive marketing industry, and one who has been playing at the intersection of technology and creativity for over two decades.

In 1990, he began assisting professional photographers, first with still life before advancing to advertising and car photography. By 1999, Faruk was working for major car brands, creating stunning visuals to capture the public’s imagination.

In 2007, he founded The Scope - an innovative company that uses cutting-edge CGI technology to create incredible images for vehicle launches and advertisements. Not only did he coin the term CG photography (using computer software to take pictures), but in 2022 his team published Scope City, a fully computer-generated city-building tool intended to deliver top-notch work on time.

Working for brands like Audi, BMW, Tesla, Li Auto, Nio, Chrysler, Lincoln, Hyundai, Genesis, VW, Renault and Toyota – and earning awards like Cannes Lions along the way – Faruk is an undisputed leader in this field.

When he’s not busy bringing his incredible visions into reality, Faruk loves making memories together with his wife and four sons in Hamburg, Germany.

Remarkable Takeaways

• Why cutting-edge technology is increasingly allowing even industries steeped in tradition to be revolutionised.
• How creative minds can plot a path towards success by adapting and thriving in an ever-evolving landscape.
• The importance of focusing on one's strengths even when diversification comes calling.

Connect with Faruk

Find him on LinkedIn

Learn more about The Scope Studio via their website and follow them on Instagram

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with force-of-nature facilitator, speaker and CEO of Impactful Presenters, Cat Matson, about why effective communication is rarely about the perfect words, how meeting an audience where they’re at can unlock untapped potential in conversations, and the importance of authentically personalised storytelling in building trust.

Cat Matson is the CEO and lead facilitator of Impactful Presenters, a business which empowers founders, owners and community leaders to speak with confidence, authority, authenticity and impact. A popular and accomplished speaker, MC and moderator, Cat is known for her straight-talking, 'realness' and extracting 'the juice' from her clients.

Describing herself as a 'Mistress-of-all-Trades', Cat has worked in both the private and public sectors, in small and large business and in virtually every industry. She has advised Mayors and CEOs; developed city-shaping strategies; interviewed extraordinary industry leaders from social enterprise to deep tech and everything in between; and helped small business owners understand how to capitalise on the trends of digital transformation and innovation.

She is the host of the Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson Podcast, likes to 'work out loud' so others can learn from her experiences, enjoys her coffees strong and black and her martinis stirred and dirty.

Remarkably Takeaways

• Why impactful communication isn’t about the perfect words, but about finding meaningful ways to connect.
• How taking the time to understand an audience and meeting them where they’re at can unlock untapped potential in conversations.
• The importance of building trust by baking authentic personal experience and storytelling into every interaction

Connect with Cat

Find her on LinkedIn

Follow her on Instagram

Learn more about Impactful Presenters via their website