In this gripping episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, Maryanne speaks with Derrick McManus, former STAR Group officer and founder of the Australian Centre for Human Durability.

In 1994, Derrick was shot fourteen times in less than five seconds during a high-risk operation. He then spent three hours bleeding on the ground before rescue. His survival and his extraordinary return to elite duties, defied all medical and psychological predictions.

Derrick shares the strategies, mindset, emotional conditioning, and deep personal responsibility that made the impossible possible.

Together, they explore:

- The world-first framework of Human Durability - How to prepare for extreme challenge - The psychology of crisis, survival & recovery - Leadership in high-pressure, high-consequence environments - And how to build internal capacity that sustains long-term performance

This is not just a story of survival, it’s a masterclass in the human potential we rarely see.

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Leadership fatigue is often attributed to workload or pace. But many leaders feel tired before the work even begins. In this solo episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, Maryanne Katsidis explores the internal pressure beneath leadership, the quiet load that accumulates long before anything appears wrong from the outside. This is not a conversation about burnout, productivity, or motivation. It’s an exploration of internal conditions: how pressure is carried, how it shapes decisions, and how it subtly transmits into organisational culture. This episode is for leaders who are capable, respected, and privately carrying more than they realise.

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In this radiant episode of Heart-Led Changemakers, Maryanne sits down with Grier Neilson, founder of Bohemian Ekko Creative, an artist, stylist, and photographer with over 30 years of experience across film, beauty, fashion, and performance. Grier has collaborated with major brands and icons yet at her core, she’s an artist devoted to humanity. Her work isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence. Together, they explore: — The art of seeing and being seen — How energy and authenticity shape creative expression — The beauty of creating from truth, not performance — And why genuine connection is the foundation of great art This is a conversation about artistry as soul work and what it means to live and lead as the truest version of yourself. Connect with Grier: https://www.bohemianekko.com/ ----

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