"Winning the Day" with James Whittaker | #011

On this episode I interviewed David Shillington, Many of you know him as a former Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League. A Queensland State of Origin and Australian international representative prop forward, he previously played for the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders.

David is now CEO of Wellbeing Code where he works to normalise conversations around mental health. He teaches how to re-frame mental health to treat it as a skill set can be trained, just like we train our physical health in order to feel and perform our best.

We speak about the mental challenges he faces being a professional athlete and how he managed money/mental health and how the image of playing professional sport has its challenges.

Show Notes

This podcast episode is with James Whittaker who's a Keynote Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, Film Producer, Entrepreneur and Coach

James teaches all about "Winning the day”.  James (who has a financial background)  breaks down where and why people aren't “winning the day” in all areas of their lives. We speak about the financial world and why people find themselves in the position they are now. 

James has spoken to some leading business entrepreneurs around the world (including  skateboarding star Rob Dyrdek, public speaker Emily Fletcher, Australian weightlifter and Crossfit Games winner Tia-Clari Toomey) and talks about the behaviour these people all share and why they are a success.  

James Whittaker was born in Australia and currently lives in Los Angeles, California. After a successful 10-year career in financial planning (where he ran a company with more than $2 billion under management) James began his own entrepreneurial journey. Today, he draws on his diverse experience to help people reach their potential in all areas of their lives . 

He is the author of bestselling personal finance and motivation book The Beginner’s Guide to Wealth, named book of the month by Money Magazine. His second book Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy was released in 2018 and has been translated into six languages. It also serves as the official companion to the multimillion-dollar film based on Napoleon Hill’s timeless classic. (James is a proud co-executive producer of the film.)

What is Wilko's Wealthy Wisdom - The Podcast?

Financial awareness and money issues are often pushed to the bottom of our to-do lists. In The Australian Financial Focus we talk to financial experts and everyday people who share ideas and tips for making your finances a focus - and moving you closer to your financial goals.

Barry Wilkinson is the Director/Principal Broker Mortgage Broker at SW Brokerage- https://swbrokerage.com.au/ and has been a successful and motivated Mortgage Broker since 2004.

A strong lateral thinker, Barry values professionalism, accountability, work ethic and loyalty. Barry displays dedication to superior customer service, and recognises the importance of ongoing communication throughout the loan process. Barry’s services include negotiating the best deal for his clients and continuing to build relationships and providing further support, throughout the life of a loan.

With several years’ experience in the industry and a vast knowledge of lending products, Barry takes on a holistic approach with his clients to make choices that are well suited to their personal situation.

Barry is passionate about working with his clients to achieve their financial goals in life.

Get in touch with Barry through https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-wilkinson-81507a28/