
Innovator Diaries. A show about creativity, problem solving, growth and leadership.
The Innovator Diaries podcast chats with hundreds of leaders and groundbreakers from all industries, including world record holders, CEOs, Olympic athletes, best-selling authors, high-level coaches, hall of fame inductees and survivors of major life events. The conversations are focused on topics that affect everybody: innovation, creativity, imagination, problem-solving, decision making, growth, taking action, team building, negotiation, discipline, developing habits, leadership, resilience, communication and many other topics that will help us reach success.
Latest episodes

Jun 8, 2020 • 41min
Ep 107, Creating Human Connection & Relationships Around The Dinner Table, Founder of 747 Club, Chris Schembra
Today’s guest is the founder of 747 Club, an organization that promotes human connection and gratitude. Through his unique dinners which have hosted thousands of individuals, he has created his legacy. A young visionary, he uses empathy to create a successful company. Meet Chris Schembra.

Jun 5, 2020 • 28min
Ep 105 B Embajador De Colombia en Indonesia, Lider Del Vuelo Humanitario de Asia Pacifico y Australasia, Juan Camilo Valencia
Muchos Colombianos estaban de vacaciones, viajando por trabajo, visitando familia o simplemente alistandose para volver a Colombia cuando la pandemia del COVID-19 impacto al mundo entero. Miles de Colombianos quedaron atascados fuera de Colombia. Lo que parecía imposible, fue logrado gracias al empuje y esfuerzo de muchos, pero liderado por el Embajador Juan Camilo Valencia. Aca nos cuenta la historia de como este vuelo casi no sucede.

Jun 1, 2020 • 54min
Ep 106 Professor of Innovation and International Keynote Speaker, Prof Alf Rehn
Today’s guest is a world-renowned professor of innovation. He is a wise leader who promotes critiquing innovation itself, to see beyond what we know and to create what we really need. Honest and objective, he opens our eyes to a variety of possibilities. Meet Professor Alf Rehn.

May 31, 2020 • 2min
INNOVATORS VIRTUAL MEETUPS
The current situation is making it very challenging to meet people outside of your courses, education institution or even city. This is why we started these totally free virtual meetups. Please note these are not presentations, or a conference or a seminar. We are not trying to sell you anything. We are trying to help you make new friends.

May 29, 2020 • 49min
Ep 105 Director of the Australian Antarctic Division, Kim Ellis
Today’s guest is a respected man in a unique and important field. He is a resourceful leader who creatively produces solutions. Independent and self-reliant, he shares these qualities to his team and teaches them to practice resilience through any challenge. Kim is not afraid to make mistakes. As a decision-maker, he has confidence in his instinct, his knowledge, as well as in his ability to bounce back. Despite being his own man, he also values acknowledging his vulnerability, which allows him to reach out to others for guidance. Meet Kim Ellis.

May 25, 2020 • 43min
Ep 104 CEO Food and Wine Victoria and Former Editor for Gourmet Traveller Magazine, Anthea Loucas Bosha
Today’s guest is a renowned editor for one of the finest travel magazines in the country. She is a hardworking leader who takes pride in her ability to connect with others. Anthea’s career has blossomed and allowed her to create events and experiences that delight many. Meet Anthea Loucas Bosha.

May 22, 2020 • 47min
Ep 103 Head of Global Innovation IKEA, Stiven Kerestegian
Today’s guest is a designer and innovator that has worked for companies like Lego, Kodak and Ikea. He is an amazing observer of materials and space. Stiven’s career is the result of both his creativity and curiosity. He is a passionate dreamer and a hard worker who thrives in change. Meet Stiven Kerestegian.

May 18, 2020 • 46min
Ep 102 Human Rights Advocate, Sports Commentator, Professional Football Player, Craig Foster
Today’s guest is a professional football player turned sports commentator and human rights advocate. He is a man of integrity who uses his principles to effect change. Craig’s projects focus on multiculturalism and the interconnectedness of the world. He is an incredible example of what it means to work and live for others. In this interview, Craig Foster talks about his many causes. He discusses what drives him to do all this work for others. He also shares the fulfilment and inspiration that one can get from living a life with a purpose.

May 15, 2020 • 40min
Ep 101 Founder of MUD Australia and Ceramic Designer, Shelley Simpson
Today’s guest is the owner and founder of MUD Australia. She is a down-to-earth artist that uses minimalist designs and elegant techniques in creating ceramics. Shelley’s hand made products have a wonderful colour palette and an undeniable functionality. She is an admirable woman despite--and even because--of her simplicity. Meet Shelley Simpson.

May 14, 2020 • 20min
Ep 100 B Pivoting from 500 live events to digital events, Responding to the crisis, Success Resources Managing Director, Michael Lane
Michael Lane is the Managing Director of Success Resources. Their mission is to support individuals, enterprises and organisations through education. They have impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands from more than 35 countries. All of this through live events held worldwide. Then COVID-19 hit, countries closed their borders, international travel stopped, and large gatherings were not allowed. Every single one of these events had to be cancelled. How did Success Resources and Michael Lane respond to this?