Rise and Thrive: Conversations For Greatness with John Merkus

🎙️ Episode Title: The Truth Will Set You Free

🌟 Episode Show Notes

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

🌟 Episode Show Notes

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 ...

Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness with John Merkus

In this energising episode of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness, your host John Merkus sits down with entrepreneur, author, and longevity trailblazer Jon Sabes to explore the powerful intersection of health, wealth, and purpose.

This conversation un...

What do you do when your dream is within reach — then suddenly, everything changes?

In this powerful continuation of their conversation, host John Merkus sits down once again with Survivor contestant Paul Dee, exploring what it means to stay strong when your body breaks down, your plans unravel, and the only way forward is to adapt, pivot, and keep going.

From the fire pit to the final tribal, Paul opens up about the injury that sh...

What does it really take to perform under pressure, lead with heart, and stay grounded when everything around you is out of your control?

In this episode, host John Merkus sits down with Australian Survivor contestant, elite football coach, and everyday legend Paul Dee.

Paul shares the mindset he used to survive the island, thrive through adversity, and inspire those around him in the wild and in rea...

💥 What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want… is one brave decision?

In this powerful follow-up conversation, John Merkus welcomes back the extraordinary Steve Mann — a man whose life reads like a masterclass in living with purpose. If Part 1 stirred your heart, Part 2 will ignite your soul.

Steve opens up with wisdom forged through experience — from raising adopted children across cultural lines, to rappell...

✨ Leading with Heart: One Man’s Mission to Create a Better World Guest: Steve Mann

What happens when one man decides to stop waiting and start acting? In this heart-stirring episode, Steve Mann shares how he’s spent a lifetime turning purpose into progress — from raising his six kids in Zimbabwe during the AIDS epidemic to founding humanitarian organisations and teaching the next generati...

In this high-impact 5-minute Rise and Thrive moment, John Merkus — The Positive Change Guy — delivers a mindset reset that could change your day (or your life).

With energy, clarity, and heart, John shares one of the most powerful mental tools available: 👉 Reframing your thoughts.

“Thoughts aren’t facts — they’re habits. They’re echoes from your past.”

Your min...

In this raw and powerful solo episode, John Merkus, your energising and insightful host, opens up about a deeply personal moment that brought him to a standstill. A moment of doubt. A piece of feedback that hit hard. And a hidden belief that had been quietly shaping his life for decades.

What follows is not just a story—it’s a breakthrough.

🎧 This episode is for you if you'v...

🚀 Ready to level up your greatness in real life—not just in theory? In this powerful Part 2 episode, author, entrepreneur, and mindset mentor Nick Batchelder returns to continue his raw and relatable journey of personal growth and purpose-driven leadership. Whether you’re an ambitious student, an emerging leader, or navigating your next move, this conversation will ignite action and inspire clarity.

🎧 Tune In Now to Be Inspired W...

Hosted by the ever-insightful and energising John Merkus, this episode is a game-changer for anyone ready to stop playing small and start living with purpose and confidence.

In this dynamic and heart-led conversation, John welcomes Nick Batchelder — author of Crush Your 20s, founder of Hive Mentors, and a rising star in the personal growth space —...

🎙 Rise and Thrive Conversations for Greatness Episode Title: Fearless Moves, Big Wins: Jodi Herman’s Success Story (Part 2)

✨ 🚀 In This Episode: Missed Part 1? No worries! In this must-listen Part 2, Jodi Herman reveals: ✅ The Power of Mentorship – How strong mentors shaped her leadership journey ✅ From Employee to Owner – How she boldly took over the business that once hired her ✅ Follow-Up = Success – Why genuine connections an...

🎙 Rise and Thrive Conversations for Greatness with John Merkus, The Positive Change Guy

🔥 From breaking barriers to building empires—this episode is packed with powerful lessons on resilience, ambition, and making your own luck. 🔥

In this episode, I sit down with an extraordinary leader who started from humble beginnings and worked her way to the top of the tech industry. Jodi Herman’s story isn’t just about career success—it’s ...

🎙️ Hosted by John Merkus – The Positive Change Guy

What happens when you face your darkest moment and choose to rise instead of fall? In this deeply personal and powerful episode, John Merkus – international speaker, transformation leader, and resilience advocate – takes you behind the scenes of his Toastmasters International Speech Competition journey.

For the first time ever, John shares h...

🔥 Host: John Merkus – The Positive Change Guy

🚀 Get ready for an extraordinary conversation that will elevate your mindset, leadership, and personal growth!

In this episode of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness, your host John Merkus – The Positive Change Guy – sits down with the brilliant Dr. Julia Ashton-Sayers, an optimist, disruptor, and social change facilitator who brings a wealth of wisdom on leadership, psycholo...

Welcome to another powerful episode of Rise and Thrive Conversations for Greatness with your host, the inspiring and transformative John Merkus. In this episode, John sits down with the brilliant Dr. Julia Ashton-Sayers, an optimist, disruptor, and social change facilitator. Julia brings a wealth of knowledge in creating thriving, people-centric workplaces through the integration of neuroscience, psychological safety, and human res...