Captain and the Clown - Life, Leadership and Everything else
Guy Newman & Michelle Huntington
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About the Show
Join Airline Captain Michelle Huntington and Olympian and Clown Guy Newman in their Podcast, Captain and the Clown - Life, Leadership and Everything Else. Michelle and Guy bring you an entertaining and informative discussion on the complexities of life and leadership. With Michelle’s knowledge and experience in the aviation industry and Guy’s unique perspective from his time as an Olympic athlete, circus clown, and Corporate Trainer, you'll gain insights into topics such as risk-taking, creativity, personal growth, and more.
With over 30 years experience in Leadership and professional development training, Guy shares foundational information and techniques that can be immediately applied in the workplace.
Michelle offers unique stories and real-life examples of leadership at 40,000ft and the challenges of working within extreme environments, plus how the lessons she learnt transfer across to the corporate world.
Guy and Michelle talk with an array of guest speakers who have made their mark on the world with their own leadership styles and lessons.
Listen in to join the conversation and be inspired to live a life of purpose and effective leadership.
Click on the links to book Guy Newman for Keynote Speaking or Leadership Training, or Michelle Huntington for Keynote Speaking at your next event.
Reach out to both Guy and Michelle at [email protected] to give feedback, if you have episode ideas or know of a great guest speaker, or you'd just like to discuss how the world would better a better place with even more dogs.
Enjoy!
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Regularly hosts outside guests
20 of recent episodes transcribed
56 episodes — long track record
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Recent Episodes
S2E57 Dream Ignition
We revisit Michelle’s Mirage III flight at seven that kicked off her dream ignition. Those colouring-in prizes turned into flights on Caribou, Chinook and Hercules. Guy explains his late-bloom path…
S2E56 One bite at a time
One bite at a time is how you finish the big stuff. We talk easy vs easier, modern stress, and how Michelle actually got Lady MacGyver written without losing the plot.What you’ll hearWhy “hard” slows…
S1E55 Perfectionism
Ever found yourself stuck chasing perfection and getting nowhere? You're not alone! In this candid and humorous episode, we open up about our own struggles with perfectionism, and how it nearly…
S1E54 Psychobiotics
Join Captain Michelle Huntington and Guy 'The Clown' Newman as they dive into the mind-blowing world of gut health and mental wellbeing. After discovering "The Psychobiotic Revolution" by Scott…
S1E53 Soft Leadership
Guy and Michelle explore the concept of "soft leadership" - not about being soft, but about being more considerate and collaborative. They discuss how this approach, while sometimes seen as less…
S1E52 Discipline
In this episode, Guy and Michelle explore discipline from a fresh perspective - not through the lens of military-style discipline advocated by ex-Navy SEALs, but as an act of self-love and care for…
S1E51 Accurate Thinking with a Positive Bent
Episode Overview:In this episode, Guy and Michelle explore the concept of "accurate thinking with a positive bent" rather than just positive thinking, sparked by insights from Dr. Daniel Amen's…
S1E50 Small Town Happiness
Join Guy and Michelle as they reflect on discovering small-town hospitality during their trip to Griffith for Michelle's first TEDx talk on mindset. Michelle shares her pre-release nerves about the…
S1E49 Expectations
Ever wondered why traffic gets under your skin, or why that presentation didn't feel quite right even though everyone loved it? This episode of Captain and the Clown dives into the sneaky world of…
S1E48 Steering the Ship
In this episode, Guy and Michelle explore why it's crucial to regularly pause and evaluate where you're heading in life. Drawing from their recent travels, they share a telling observation: at an…
S1E47 John Davison: From Aviation to Innovation
In this episode, we welcomed John Davison, whose remarkable journey from commercial aviation to pioneering drone technology exemplifies the power of innovative thinking and adaptability. As a former…
S1E46 Riding the Energy Wave
In this episode. we explore the delicate art of managing our most precious resource - our vitality.We explore the moments when inspiration arrives, those valuable bursts of creativity that emerge…
S1E45 Flow and Inner Monologue
Ever Wonder How Athletes Get 'In The Zone'?You know those moments when everything just clicks? That's what this week's episode is all about. We're diving into something pretty wild - how the voice in…
S1E44 The Art of Creation: Exploring Passion and Identity with Julia Melinek
In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Julia Melinek, a multifaceted talent known for her remarkable career in opera and diverse pursuits beyond the stage. Julia's journey…
S1E43 This is your Captain Speaking
In this episode, we explore the often-dreaded world of public speaking. Our discussion covers:Overcoming a fear of public speakingThe prevalence of public speaking anxiety, even amongst people who…
S1E42 Pronoia
In this episode we explore a powerful mindset that can completely change the way you experience life: Pronoia.What is Pronoia?Pronoia is the belief that the universe is conspiring to shower you with…
S1E41 Learned Helplessness
In this episode we discuss 'Learned Helplessness' and why you should never do for someone something they could do for themselves. We discuss the modern parenting dilemma; how micro-managing is based…
S1E40 Preparing for TEDx
Michelle is preparing for her upcoming TEDx talk. We discuss tips and tricks for speakers including why not to write word for word what you are going to say, how to put the audience in the…
S1E39 Responsibility Tennis
In this episode of the Captain and the Clown podcast, we delve into the essential strategies for managing negativity and maintaining emotional well-being, especially for empaths. We explore how to…
S1E38 Luck or Lack
Episode Summary:In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between mindset and reality. Guy and Michelle explore whether luck truly plays a role in our successes and…
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