Podcast
Success Curious with Andy Reid
High performance & humanity are often seen at opposite ends of the scale, and the perception is that they simply cannot co-exist…why not?!
My name’s Andy Reid, and a number of years I’ve had this perception of high performance hanging over my head. Sure it has driven me to achieve a few things in my time, but the sense of satisfaction has often eluded me, to the point that I’ve had some dark times mentally.
But all this time I’ve been missing the trick, and that trick is understanding the true meaning of ‘high performance’ for human beings.
This show is being put together to help people discover what it actually means to be a high performing human for them, with a focus on 4 key elements – success, influence, connection & happiness.
Lots of open dialogues, plenty of thought-provoking insights from some amazing people, and hopefully…some conversations that nudge you closer towards becoming your version of a high-performing human.
This podcast is proudly sponsored by Real Estate Training Australia. Ready to take on the Real Estate industry & have the right qualifications, knowledge & support to do it? Then RETA are the ones you need!
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