My guests are entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, and executives. Some famous names and plenty of hidden gems. All have achieved a level of mastery in their field, are gifted communicators, and appreciate the tough introspection required to master their 'inner game'. We discuss what success means to each one of them, try to decode the best parts of their mindset, and gain a deeper understanding of how the stories we tell ourselves affect everything we touch. It is a search for the common threads, principles, and patterns that listeners can apply to their own lives to make themselves healthier, happier, and wiser.
#45 Rob Mills - The Born Entertainer Tackling Men's Mental Health, Happiness, & Self Worth
Rob Mills is an actor, performer, and born entertainer who's well known in Australia for his roles on stage in productions that include Jesus Christ Superstar, Ghost the Musical, Hairspray, and Wicked. Many will recognise him from his role as Finn Kelly on the popular television series, Neighbours, for which he won "Best Actor TV Soap Awards UK".He is currently playing the role of William Shakespeare in the brilliant award-winning musical “& Juliet” (https://andjuliet.com.au/) which is now coming to Perth & Sydney.Rob Mills first came to the attention of the Australian public in 2003 as a finalist on the first series of Australian Idol. With his boyish charm and a successful national Idol Tour, he was signed to BMG records. Rob’s first single 'Ms Vanity' debuted at #6 on the Australian charts, reaching Gold status. His debut album Up All Night was released in June 2004.Rob and Michael met in Singapore in October 2023 to discuss:- Relationships- The perils of early fame- Self-confidence & self-worth- Finding himself in musical theatre- Happiness & lowering your expectations- Notions of masculinity & men's mental health- Speaking to mates vs speaking to a psychotherapist- His latest book 'Putting on a Show: Manhood, Mates, & Mental Health'Guest: Rob MillsWebsite: https://www.robmills.net.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-suhina-singh/Instagram: @robmillsymillsBuy the Book: Putting on a Show - Mates, Manhood & Mental HealthHost: Michael X. CampionHomepage: www.michaelxcampion.comLinkedIn: @michaelxcampionIG: @michaelxcampionLinktree: https://linktr.ee/MichaelxcampionCoaching & Speaking Enquiries: hello@michaelxcampion.com
12/4/2023 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 29 seconds
#44 Dr Suhina Singh - Miss South Africa Finalist, Medical Doctor, HealthTech Entrepreneur on a Mission
Medical Doctor. Model. Miss South Africa Finalist. Entrepreneur. Healthcare Strategist. Executive MBA. Investor. Chronic Disease Warrior. Fashion Blogger. My guest, Dr Suhina Singh has worn more than a few hats in her career thus far, but her current hat as co-founder of Jonda Health is the one she was truly meant to wear.We discuss her past adventures and how she found her calling. In this wide-ranging conversation we cover:- Growing up the odd one out- Reluctantly entering the world of fashion and modelling- Is there a tax on attractiveness?- Her most painful moments as a doctor- Leaving the medical profession- The new lease of life her INSEAD Executive MBA gave her- Finding her way back to herself- Why everyone loses in the current healthcare system- The ups and downs of entrepreneurship- Daily habits and words to live by- Plus much moreI hope you enjoy this raw and unedited conversation as much as I did. Guest: Dr Suhina SinghWebsite: https://www.jonda.health/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-suhina-singh/Instagram: @luxitgirl Playing The Inner Game Podcast: Hosted by Michael CampionHomepage: www.michaelxcampion.comLinkedIn: @michaelxcampionhttps://linktr.ee/MichaelxcampionIG: @michaelxcampionCoaching & Speaking Enquiries: hello@michaelxcampion.com
9/21/2023 • 58 minutes, 25 seconds
#43 Philipp Knuepfer - GM of Mandarin Oriental Singapore on Doing What You Love, Letting Things Go & The Art of Hospitality
*Aside from the 60 second introduction, this episode of the podcast is a raw and unedited version of my conversation with Philipp Knuepfer, General Manager of the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. As time passes and the longer the podcast goes on, I sense that there is a universal desire for greater authenticity. Sharing our conversation in its entirety, imperfections and all, should bestow a more natural sense of being a fly on the wall. This will also be the first episode of Playing The Inner Game to be released as a video podcast on YouTube, which hopefully adds even further to the sense of connection between speaker and listener...* Philipp has been with Mandarin Oriental Group for over 20 years, taking up leadership positions in Hawaii, Malaysia, Thailand, Taipei, USA, and Singapore. He generously shares with us his principles on leadership, service standards and hospitality, the importance of choosing the right life partner, following your gut instincts, going against your father's wishes, and how happiness, positivity, and career success are ultimately a choice you make. I hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.P.S. If you enjoyed this you may also enjoy Episode 13 with CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, James Riley.Guest: Philipp KnuepferWebsite: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/singapore/marina-bay Instagram: @philippknuepfer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipp-knuepfer-mba-22437014/ Playing The Inner Game Podcast:Homepage: www.michaelxcampion.comLinkedIn: @michaelxcampionIG: @michaelxcampionCoaching & Speaking Enquiries: hello@michaelxcampion.com
5/22/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 5 seconds
#42 Sophia Hotung - Eurasian Artist & Writer on Identity, Disability, Self-Esteem, & Feeling Like You're Enough
*This episode first appeared on the Eurasian Society podcast and sees Michael Campion step in as guest host. Sophia Hotung's family were trailblazers in this city; her great great Grandfather Sir Robert Hotung being the first one to really pave the way for Eurasians in society during a time of racial segregation in HK. Naturally, we touch upon some of that fascinating history but we also wanted to ensure that we captured the present and did justice to Sophia’s journey, because she is an inspiration to many and a very talented artist and writer in her own right.Sophia is the illustrator behind 'The Hong Konger' and we talk about dropping out of the corporate rat race early, the struggle of entrepreneurship against the backdrop of her 7 (yes 7) autoimmune diseases. We discuss Eurasian identity, disability, and belonging. We talk about the pressures of tiger parenting, societal scorekeeping, self-esteem, and thus the importance of keeping something sacred. Having a hobby or passion that is yours, that nobody else can touch. We end the podcast on some principles and inspirational words to live by. Sophia is wonderfully articulate with a lovely turn of phrase, and I felt that throughout the entirety of our chat there was a great generosity of spirit. She shares things openly because she believes it will help motivate, illuminate, or open doors for others, and the world needs more people like that. I hope that you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation as much as I did. ______The Eurasian Society is a charity that aims to promote and improve the lives of Eurasians through awareness, education and opportunity. To provide scholarships and funding to the most vulnerable members of our community. Follow Eurasian Society:Website: https://eurasiansociety.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurasiansociety/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eurasiansocietyhk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurasian-society/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eurasiansociety/Guest: Sophia HotungWebsite: https://www.sophiahotung.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiahotung/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shotung/Playing The Inner Game Podcast:Homepage: www.michaelxcampion.comLinkedIn: @michaelxcampionIG: @michaelxcampionEmail for Coaching & Speaking Enquiries: hello@michaelxcampion.com
2/21/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 13 seconds
#41 Chris Lowder - World Class Hospitality Expert on Dealing with Discomfort, Social Superpowers, and Why You Should Give Away Your Secrets
My guest today is Chris Lowder, the Co-founder of Lowder Tascarella Hospitality ( or LTH for short). Chris is one of the world’s most sought-after talents in corporate and multi-venue luxury bar consulting and LTH deliver thoughtful hospitality for the modern era. Helping property owners to program, open & operate profitable, memorable, and socially significant hospitality destinations. Some of his happy clients include: The Four Seasons Hotels, Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), Swire Hotels, Accor Hotels China, Aman Hotels, Capella Hotels, Starbucks China, DisneyLand China, ABINbev etc.During his nearly 5-year tenure as GM of Proof & Company in China, Proof’s consulting team placed at least 2-3 creative projects in the World's 50 Best Bars every year, and 5-8 creative projects in Asia’s 50 Best Bars every year. No other beverage consulting team on Earth has ever achieved this level of sustained excellence. Did I also mention that he’s also ridiculously fluent in both Mandarin and Japanese and over the last few months has been absolutely blowing up on TikTok. Despite our paths crossing in the wine and spirits world, this episode and this show is never really about one specific industry, it’s about one’s inner game,, it’s about how lessons and principles learned in a field can be transferred and applied elsewhere, and Chris’ incredibly diverse range of hard-won skills and life experiences create a rich tapestry full of interesting threads to pull on. When you marry intellectual curiosity and intellect, with the work ethic of an athlete, and the creativity of an artist, this is what you get. You get the vortex of positive energy that is Chris Lowder and the next 90 minutes are full of great soundbites and ‘cheat codes’ for life that anyone can apply to make themselves happier, healthier, wealthier, and wiser. Links:LTH Hospitalityhttps://linktr.ee/GetLowderNowIG: @getlowdernowTikTok: @getlowdernowMy personal favourite TikTok of his (time to get educated!)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-lowder-00887030/Playing The Inner Game Podcast:Homepage: www.michaelxcampion.comLinkedIn: @michaelxcampionIG: @michaelxcampionMentions:Momofuku by David ChangThe NoMad Hotel NYCProof & Co & Jason WilliamsRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiRich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom Solve for Happy by Mo GawdatDerek Sivers on The Tim Ferriss Show
2/8/2023 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 55 seconds
The Return: Season 2
Took a little break. Moved from Hong Kong to Singapore. At long last, the podcast returns.Next episode dropping in 24 hours...Preview of the Eurasian Society Podcast, Ep 6 - Listen here on SpotifyWebsite: https://eurasiansociety.com/Guest: Sophia HotungWebsite: https://www.sophiahotung.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiahotung/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shotung/Home of the Podcast:Coach & Speaker Profile: www.michaelxcampion.comLinkedIn: @michaelxcampionIG: @michaelxcampion
