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MASTERING. UNCOVER THE SECRETS OF TRUE EXPERTISE

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The Mastering Podcast

Welcome to The Mastering Podcast

Before the spotlight, there was struggle. Before success, there was doubt. The Mastering Podcast uncovers the raw, unfiltered journeys of the world’s best and what it really takes to become one of them.

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Latest Episodes

Every story begins with a spark — a moment that sets someone on the path to mastery. Explore our latest episodes and hear firsthand how the world’s best thinkers, athletes, and creators overcame doubt, failure, and fear to achieve greatness.

Mastering Speed with Reece Holder & Dr. Chris Dale | Unpacking Elite Sprint Performance: Part Two

Ever wondered what it takes to transform an athlete into a world-class performer? In this fascinating second part of our deep dive into mastering speed, our hosts Don Sanka Small and Will Tuffley uncover the revolutionary training methods behind Rhys Holder’s emergence as one of Australia’s fastest 400m runners ever.

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Mastering Speed with Reece Holder & Dr. Chris Dale | Unpacking Elite Sprint Performance: Part One

The 400-meter sprint might be the most punishing event in track and field—a brutal combination of raw speed and lactic acid endurance that pushes athletes to their absolute limits. In this captivating conversation, our hosts Don Sanka Small and Magnus Olsen sit down with Australian Olympic sprinter Reece Holder and his coach, Dr. Christopher Dale. We dive deep into the physical and mental challenges of mastering this iconic distance.

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The Mental Health Movement Helping 500,000 Australians | Unlock Your Mind with Dan Hunt | EP #10

In this raw and revealing conversation, our Hosts Don Sanka Small, Magnus Olsen and Ryan Edwards are joined by former NRL star Dan Hunt, who opens up about his journey from playing 150+ professional rugby league games to founding a national mental health movement that has trained over 500,000 Australians face-to-face. Growing up in a household marked by domestic violence, Dan found safety, identity, and purpose in rugby league. 

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Digital Twins & Terminators: Debunking AI Myths with Lucas Meadowcroft and Don Sanka Small | Ep #5

The AI revolution is here, transforming how we work, build businesses, and solve problems at unprecedented speed. In this illuminating conversation with entrepreneur and education powerhouse Don Sanka Small and Lucas Meadowcroft, founder of Crofty and veteran technology entrepreneur, we unpack the realities behind AI implementation and dispel common misconceptions. Lucas breaks down the crucial distinction between AI and automation, revealing that most…

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About the Podcast

The Journey to Mastery Starts Here

The Mastering Podcast explores what it truly takes to become exceptional. Through in-depth conversations with leaders, creators, and innovators, we uncover the habits, mindsets, and stories behind lasting success. In a world obsessed with shortcuts, Mastering reveals the truth — that excellence is earned, never given.

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Meet the Team

The Mastering Podcast is built by a team that lives what it preaches — curiosity, creativity, and consistency. We come from different backgrounds, but share one belief: that mastery is a journey worth documenting and sharing. Together, we turn powerful conversations into moments of insight and inspiration.

Magnus Olsen

Master of Mindset and Personal Growth

About Magnus

Magnus is a visionary developer and high-performance coach who believes that success is built on the alignment of spirit, mind, and body. From his roots as a Swedish carpenter to becoming a helicopter pilot and property developer, he has spent his career building—not just mountain sanctuaries like The Ridge at Maleny, but people. As the founder of M26Fit, he champions a philosophy of "26 minutes of intentional movement," empowering others to take back the controls, embrace consistent discipline, and truly become the "Pilot in Command" of their own lives
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Don
Sanka

Master of Strategy and Wellness

About Don

A 400m hurdler with the analytical mind of a theoretical physicist, holding an Executive MBA and serving as Chief Revenue Officer at Ducere, has dedicated his career to deconstructing the principles of success, from the grit of the retail floor to the intricacies of scaling global edtech. He bridges the explosive discipline of elite sport with the strategic rigour of purpose-led governance, serving on boards that challenge the status quo to pioneer a future of borderless education. On The Mastering Podcast, he cuts through the noise to examine the fundamental forces that drive leadership, impact, and the relentless pursuit of mastery.
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Elia
Hill

Master of Networking

About Elia

Elia Hill is a connector, strategist and impact-driven leader working at the intersection of sport, business, government and community. She brings together people, ideas and sectors that most would never expect to exist together—stretching how people think and creating outcomes that deliver powerful commercial and community benefit. Her work is mastery through connection: turning bold ideas into measurable outcomes that last.
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Ryan Edwards

Master of Community Health

About Ryan

Ryan Edwards is the founder of Austral Care and UR Supported, a Bachelor-qualified paramedic, Muay Thai fighter, and Just Go Skitz music label founder who has an impressive talent for fixing broken systems by actually understanding the people inside them. As the host of The Mastering Podcast, he blends lived experience, sharp humour, and slightly uncomfortable truths about mental health, disability, business, and life—always keeping things human, useful, and refreshingly unscripted.
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Lucas
Meadowcroft

Master of Digital Innovation

About Lucas

Lucas is a calculated risk-taker and serial founder with two decades of experience in the tech trenches. As the CEO of Crofti, he moves beyond traditional IT support to act as an innovation architect, helping industries like construction and manufacturing automate the "boring" to unlock the profitable. From launching AI startups years ahead of their time to building sports apps like Pivot and Run With, Lucas is driven by a mission to use technology to create more meaningful work and more connected human lives.
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William
Tuffley

Master of Finance

About William

Will is a Partner at BDO who has spent his life in the arena and now ensures professional athletes don’t just survive the transition away from sport, they thrive. A specialist in protecting financial futures and maximizing earning power, he treats a sporting career not as a closing chapter, but as a launchpad. Whether he’s advising innovation leaders or hospitality moguls, Will is the strategist you want in your corner to ensure today’s wins build a foundation that lasts
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