Rise and Thrive: Conversations For Greatness with John Merkus

What does it take to rise after you’ve hit rock bottom? In this powerful episode of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness, host John Merkus sits down with author, speaker, and resilience expert Ken Miller, whose life journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From Ivy League success to the depths of addiction, incarceration, and despair, Ken has turned adversity into action and now dedicates his life to inspiring others to d...

✨ What if the key to success wasn’t about luck or talent, but about who you choose to become every day?

In this powerful continuation of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness, host John Merkus sits down once again with Jim Cathcart Hall of Fame speaker, bestselling author of 27 books, and one of the most respected voices in personal development.

In Part 2, John draws out Jim’s wisdom on confidence, clarity, and creating a li...

✨ What if one simple habit could transform your entire life?

In this powerful episode of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness, host John Merkus sits down with one of the true legends of the speaking world, Jim Cathcart. From humble beginnings as a government clerk with no clear direction, Jim became a Hall of Fame speaker, bestselling author o...

✨ What do birthdays, gratitude, and an ancient sea captain have in common? More than you think.

In this uplifting episode of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness, John Merkus The Positive Change Guy shares stories that blend humour, reflection, and timeless lessons on leadership and change.

• 🎂 Birthday Reflections – why milestone...

What if the quality of your conversations both with yourself and with others was the very thing shaping the quality of your life?

In this powerful solo episode of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness, host John Merkus invites you to pause, reflect, and reimagine the conversations you’re having every single day. From everyday moments in traffic to the dreams that...

✨ What happens when you put a world-class change leader in the same room as his own AI clone?

That’s exactly what unfolds in this episode of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness.

🌟 John Merkus, The Positive Change Guy takes listeners on a playful yet powerful journey as he introduces “John 2.0,” his AI-powered voice clone. And here’s the fun part you can try it ...

What if the gap between your current life and your dream life came down to just 11 traits?

In this energising and unforgettable episode of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness, John Merkus unpacks the proven habits, mindset shifts, and daily actions that set champions apart in business, sport, and life.

First delivered on stage over 20 years ago, these lessons have stood the test of time inspiring people to dream boldly, ...

This is the most listened-to episode in Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness history and for good reason.

In this heartfelt and uplifting conversation, John Merkus sits down with Emily to explore her incredible journey of resilience, hope, and personal transformation. Emily’s openness and courage have touched thousands of listeners, offering a reminder that even in lif...

💥 Something powerful has been brewing for 20 years and it’s finally ready to meet the world.

In this heartfelt solo episode, your host John Merkus invites you behind the curtain and into the soul of his greatest creative work yet: a transformational book that’s been two decades in the making.

Titled Break Free. Your Life. Your Power. Your Freedom., this isn’t just a book it’s a...

Have you ever felt like something inside you needed fixing? In this powerful continuation of John Merkus’s conversation with transformational coach Jai Thomas, we flip that belief on its head and show you a much greater truth.

This episode is a journey through mindset, confidence, and what it really takes to create lasting change. John and Jai uncover the hidden narratives that shape your...

🎙️ Unlock Hidden Power for Positive Change with Jai Thomas Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness

✨ What if the real reason you're stuck… isn’t what you think?

In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode, John Merkus welcomes mindset expert and Zoho Coaching founder Jai Thomas to reveal the hidden forces shaping your life and how to break free.

From understanding your ‘shadow values’ to learning why your reaction...

What if there was a proven, science-backed system to transform your health, wealth, and relationships—without relying on willpower alone?

In this powerful episode of Rise and Thrive, John Merkus welcomes back John Mitchell, who reveals how a 12-minute daily practice can rewire your subconscious, break autopilot patterns, and help you live with clarity and intention.

If you’ve ever felt stuck...

Ever felt like you’re capable of so much more but just can’t seem to break through? You’re not alone—and today’s episode might be exactly what you need to change everything.

In this inspiring conversation, host John Merkus sits down with John Mitchell, the man who discovered the missing secret inside Think and Grow Rich and turned it into a simple 12-minute daily prac...

✨ Are you ready to embrace AI without losing your humanity? This episode will inspire you to let go of fear, harness the power of technology, and live your purpose with clarity and courage.

John Merkus joins Mike Loder on Ticker News to unpack how AI can help you fulfil your mission faster, free up your energy to focus on what matters, and support you in making a real...

🎙️ Episode Title: The Truth Will Set You Free

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What if the next step in your growth isn’t adding more  but letting go?

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness, host John Merkus reconnects with intuitive wayfinder Colby Wilk to explore the liberating truth about healing, belief systems, and the wisdom already within you.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by stories...

🎙️ Episode Title: Your Soul Already Knows: Letting Go, Tuning In, and Living Fully Aligned

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What if you’re not broken just burdened by beliefs that were never yours?

In this soul-awakening episode of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness, host John Merkus sits down with Colby Wilk, an intuitive wayfinder who helps people reconnect to their soul’s wisdom and live in radical alignment. This isn’t a surfac...

Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness with John Merkus

🔥 Mindset. Loyalty. Purpose. This episode isn’t just about esports. It’s about going all in—for your dream, your team, and your greatness.

🎮 Join John Merkus in Part 2 of a powerful conversation with Ben Savage, the founder of Australia’s...

🌟 What would you do if your child’s dream was falling apart? For Ben Savage, the answer was simple — build something better.

🎮 In this heart-led episode, host John Merkus welcomes Ben Savage, the determined dad behind Semper Fi Esports, Australia’s up-and-coming Counter-Strike team. When the industry failed his son, Ben didn’t step back — he steppe...

Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness with John Merkus

In this energising second half of our two-part feature, John Merkus reconnects with entrepreneur, longevity expert, and Ironman athlete Jon Sabes—and things get real.

If Part 1 gave you the blueprint, this ...