Today
Forget Google maps – this WA founder knows the real lie of the land
Each songline acts like the metadata for an internal biological GPS system, says Kado Muir of Dilji Corporation.
This Month
Freediving CEO: ‘Cold water is therapy disguised as punishment’
The chief executive of Visionflex uses his time exploring ocean depths to slow down his mind and find a new perspective.
January
How Nick Kyrgios redeemed himself in the eyes of this Sydney director
Despite getting accidentally locked in a tennis club toilet as a child, Sam McDonagh of Swimply Australia and Rent.com.au has loved the game all his life.
December 2025
‘Every time I reach the peak, it’s the most alive I ever feel’
Yu Liu of AI startup Heidi, who has been climbing since childhood, uses his time in the mountains as an opportunity to reset, both mentally and physically.
I’m more an explorer than a racer, says this sailing-obsessed VP
Gwilym Funnell has sailed his 42-foot catamaran Hwylio from Brisbane to Sydney, but mostly likes discovering local waterways with family and friends.
November 2025
Australia’s newest viral sport is this CEO’s go-to stress buster
Nayax’s Dylan Winik fell in love with pickleball – an easy-to-learn hybrid of ping-pong and tennis – thanks to its mix of social connection and strategic thinking.
This fighting founder discovered inner peace in the boxing ring
“Something magical happens when everything is clicking: the conscious you disappears entirely,” says Uncut Coaching’s Nick Orchard.
This Sydney MD tackles leeches, thunderstorms and bush bashing for fun
True Protein’s Ben Kierath has embarked on some of Australia’s most challenging hikes and lived to the tell the tale.
October 2025
Why this founder is considering riding the Silk Road from China
For Josh Ball, of Farmers Pick, there’s nothing better than time in the saddle on gravel roads.
How playing AFL helps this HR director in real life
Peyton Caffey attributes many of his life skills to a long association with Aussie rules.
Skiing alpine backcountry is this Melbourne VP’s thrill of choice
Damien Shaw of Hertz APAC has been carving up slopes for more than four decades. Now he’s passed on this passion to his kids.
September 2025
When it comes to golf – and business – you can’t fake preparation
This Sydney vice president and GM says golf gives him an edge due to its mental and physical challenges and its healthy dose of humility.
Why collecting watches is about spotting potential where others don’t
This Sydney gallerist has been amassing timepieces since he was a child – a lifelong passion he’s honed into a keen eye for rare finds.
How this Melbourne GM followed in the skis of Michelle Obama
Traversing the world’s best alpine slopes is a family affair for Logicalis’ Lisa Fortey, who has even shared a run with the former first lady.
August 2025
What baking taught this company director
Shopify’s Erik Newcomb is a dab hand in the kitchen – and the precision, detail and unpredictability of baking have taught him valuable business lessons.
The stress buster this Sydney VP turns to when work overwhelms
Caerl Murray of LogicMonitor swears by this weekly combo to keep him sane – and fit – in the most time-efficient way.
How surfing keeps this founder sane
Tim Jack Adams grew up around world-class surfers. Today, he uses his time on the water for big-picture thinking.
July 2025
More men should try Pilates, says this Sydney CEO
Entrepreneur Dorry Kordahi gave weight training the flick when he discovered Pilates. Now, it’s his go-to for a great workout and a mental recharge.
This CEO loses 4kg every holiday. Here’s his secret
Peter Mousaferiadis of Diversity Atlas can clock as many as 120,000 steps a week, thanks to his preferred way to keep fit.
This 70-year-old executive is a modern-day Tarzan
Idemitsu Australia’s Ray Balks spends his spare time testing his physical limits on some of the world’s toughest obstacle courses.
