This episode of Let's Just Start had a tough segment with Laura and Christian delving into reactions after Bondi. This topic is not for everyone, so please act accordingly. Our love to all effected by this horrendous situation.

We discussed having pride in Australia again, after letting ourselves be worn down by naysayers.

We also covered the jolt this event has caused, where empty rhetoric and pointless bureaucracy in leadership will soon not be tolerated, and action will fill the space.

Truth-telling in relationships, when withholding protects you, when it becomes avoidance, and how it can effect intimacy in these spousal and other relationships.

We also covered an IN DEPTH segment on the psychology of women's shopping, where Laura *re-educated* Christian in some home truths.

Finally, a practical discussion about running a business through the Christmas to January slowdown, recognising seasonal patterns, managing anxiety when things go quiet, and learning when to stop fighting reality.

Tricky subject matter, thanks for sticking with us.

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End of year conversations don't have to be boring, and this one CERTAINLY isn't.

In this episode of Let’s Just Start, Laura and Christian talk about what matters heading ending 2025, not resolutions, but compound behaviours.

We talk negotiation beyond tactics (what to concede, when leverage matters), reading without pressure, and a bit on dopamine, momentum, and motivation.

Christian leads a segment on 5 WAYS TO DOMINATE YOUR CAREER OR BUSINESS IN 2026 and we also cover bias to action, telling the truth, the professional avatar we project, and a bunch of other stuff.

Packed.

Summary:

• Negotiation doesn't have to be what you think it does.

• Reading without guilt, performance, or fake intellectualism.

• Dopamine, anxiety, momentum, and why you need to think about this.

• Five ways to DOMINATE in 2026.

• Setting the industry benchmark instead of chasing approval, you don't actually know what's possible.

• Why telling the hard truth (to yourself first) changes everything.

• Managing your professional avatar and why perception still matters.

And more. :)

Thank you for listening and watching, we love you all.

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In this episode of Let’s Just Start, Laura and Christian cover a series of uncomfortable topics most people avoid saying out loud.

We explore whether kids are born as they are, or shaped by parenting. How much influence do we really have on our kids?

Why everyone is secretly making life up as they go, and knowing this is a kind of freedom. (or at least relief)

The confronting idea that people are exactly where they choose to be — even when they hate it.

Why the word “should” is one of the most dangerous words in modern thinking.

And how motherhood fundamentally reshapes identity, ambition, and priorities. A VERY tricky subject.

We finish with a deep philosophical turn into uncertainty, science, truth, and why human beings dramatically overestimate how much they actually know about the world.

This is a very honest episode about control, responsibility, identity, and the humility required to live well.

Thank you for listening and watching, we love you all.

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Segment from Episode 6: how to negotiate your salary in this LJS Moment That Matters.

Getting a really good deal on salary is tricky business, and while some might say 'just leave' to make a big jump, we argue that you can plan ahead at your current employer and make yourself a great deal.

Laura and Christian both agree that the negotiation begins WAY before the conversation, and here are some ideas to go about it.

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In today’s episode, we go from bikinis and burnout to organisation, timing, and trust.

We break down the “invisible string” that connected our lives for years before we ever met — same streets, same orbits, same people — and some of the freakish signs the Universe sent us that we simply couldn't deny.

Laura walks through the exact systems she uses to stay on top of hundreds of inputs a day:

• Outlook calendar as the single source of truth

• Inbox Zero

• Microsoft To Do and her “My Day” list

• Rolling WIP tracking

• Why every system has a shelf life

• How to replace a system when it stops working

Christian breaks down the widening gap between private and public wages in Australia — and why this is a sign of economic strain, not strength.

Also how to structure 30 MINUTE MEETINGS PEOPLE WILL RAVE ABOUT and actually want to attend.

We also cover

• How to prep properly for job interviews in a tighter market

• Why charisma isn’t enough (especially for women)

This one’s emotional, practical, grounded, and surprisingly romantic.

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In this LJS Moment That Matters, we pull a high-impact conversation from Episode 4: the truth about staff equity.

Christian argues for equity as a retention tool and an insurance policy for the founder, Laura breaks down the legal risks, shareholder oppression, and why even tiny shareholders can cause big problems.

A sharp, honest look at the decision every growing business eventually faces.

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Episode 27 of Let's Just Start Podcast!

This episode is about building POWERFUL AUTHORITY through language choices, setting boundaries, and magical meeting structure.

We cover:

• 5 phrases that instantly lift your authority

• Tactics to survive a bully manager when you can’t just quit

• Public speaking without the panic spiral

• The 30-minute meeting framework that will have people RAVING about attending

• And a quick one on 50-year mortgages and why “easy” solutions are rarely free.

Thanks all for listening.

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In today’s episode, we cover a surprisingly deep mix of leadership, life, and performance themes — starting with Ted Lasso, of all things.

We get into:

• Ted Lasso's infectious positivity

• How small moments of kindness and authenticity can shift entire relationships

• The “top relationships audit”: a brutally honest way to check where your energy is going vs where you want it to go

• Being present, not parallel—why many of us live “next to” our most important people instead of with them

• How to stop unconsciously burning your time, attention, and emotional bandwidth on the wrong people

• What someone constantly complains about really tells you about them

• Reading people through behaviour, not telepathy

• Why many ‘confident looking’ people are actually the most insecure in the room

• The 5 micro-habits that will instantly make you more professional than 95% of people

• The 'Inner Game of Tennis' book — and why your body knows more than your brain when it comes to performance

• How to get into the flow state, stop overthinking, and let your body execute

This one ranges from psychology to relationships, from leadership habits to sport, from projection to presence…

and somehow still ends at pickleball.

Thanks all for listening.

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25 Eps!

Christian and Laura throw out the schedule (again) and jump into a wide-ranging, candid conversation that moves from ankle injuries and Birkenstocks to deep philosophy, business strategy, health hacks, and the art of difficult conversations.

We dive into Ram Dass’s teachings on accepting life’s contradictions, the idea that “that’s the predicament” is a perfectly valid conclusion. We explore how spirituality fits into real life, not just mountain retreats.

The conversation shifts to “hoarding contacts”, debating whether keeping networks private is smart protection or small-minded insecurity.

Choosing clients reflects on years of trial and error, learning to say no to clients who don’t align. We also cover toxic employers, offering practical advice if you're stuck in a bad environment.

Health Corner covers lots — vitamin D, black seed oil, beef liver, kefir, and methylfolate (tied to the MTHFR gene).

Christian then gives a shot glass on inflation, explaining rising CPI, energy costs, and the risk of stagflation.

Finally, we close with avoiding hard conversations. Christian shares that people over-prepare emotionally but under-prepare structurally, and some ways to improve.

Thanks all for listening.

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Christian and Laura kick off with fashion (barrel-leg pants, LTK creator life) and the “Back Australia” push vs fast-fashion retailers Temu & Shein. Do they have a point?

They dive into how introverts manage big social weeks, rapid ways to cut rising anxiety, the non-sexy basics for starting a business (structure, insurance, shareholder agreements), and how to handle competitive colleagues—without going the dark path.

Key topics:

Christian Cunningham and Laura Racky got QUITE ranty in this particular episode.

Firstly - teenagers get a bad rap, but they're unreal. Energetic, smart, yeah they can argue a lot but who would want them to be ANY different?

We also go into LinkedIn self congratulators and the posting of AI slop. Got a bit spicy there.

We got deep on dealing with rejection, and how it can have a devastating and disproportionate effect on people's lives. Well worth a listen.

Also, Christian did a segment on the Australian jobs market and economic red flags. They're starting to pile up...

Laura (a bit ranty) got into her dislike of performative people who virtue signal LOUDLY but do nothing. To be very clear, Christian is in full agreement.

Christian was very prickly about how references are being dealt with, after some illuminating responses to a previous episode.

And finally, Laura led a masterclass on opportunities for young people to make HUGE career jumps by actively looking for opportunities to learn.

Note - we had a few technical camera issues, but thanks to our elite technical team, you won't even notice.

Thanks all for listening.

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Christian Cunningham and Laura Racky got into some great detail about Laura making a QUANTUM LEAP, and the difficulty she goes through when that happens.

We got deep into how FEAR, DOUBT, and ANXIETY block us from living our best possible lives, and some ways to get to the other side of it.

Christian outlined his 5 obvious differences between elite performing teams and poor performing teams. This is inspired by real world experience and about 50 books, but 5 dysfunctions is a good place to start.

Also discussed 'catching' ourselves arguing, and how it is clearly a sign that we're dysregulated in some way.

Also Oompa Loompas somehow snuck in.

Fun episode.

Thanks all for listening.

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Christian Cunningham and Laura Racky starting off with a discussion about distraction in ways many could understand.

We get reasonably deep on Shame, Regret, Embarrassment, and forgiving previous versions of yourself for mistakes they made or what they should have known.

The Manifesting Journey continues, and we discuss putting your energy in the places you WANT to grow. Feeding the good or bad wolf will make them grow..

Christian did a short 'shot glass' segment on the Federal Budget.

We also covered the progress of AI and how we need to be preparing for some elements of our jobs to disappear.

Laura did a brilliant segment on her 'SLOW BLINK' advice and just how impactful that has been. Responses to people who are behaving inappropriately are difficult, and this helps!

We also covered customer and client obsession, one of Christian's favourite topics.

Probably some other things too. PACKED!

Thanks all for listening.

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Christian Cunningham and Laura Racky starting with a discussion about the magnificent show The Leftovers.

From here it gets a little winding...

We covered flowing with the river and the book 'The Game Of Life And How To Play It' by Florence Shinn.

We got into a difficult question asked of us by a first time mother with a professional career - and it led to the discussion about what is driving my next 20 years of professional and parenting decisions?

We covered flowing with the river, what we think about when setting an example for the kids, blocking out 'keeping up with the Joneses' or bothering with the opinions of NPCs.

Finally, a small segment on putting accountability where it belongs and defending your turf.

Very good discussion.

Thanks all for listening.

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Easily our best episode yet.

Christian Cunningham and Laura Racky getting into the BIGGEST argument we have ever had, and how we have resolved it.

We get deep into how we came together on powerful manifestation, which was a battleground but we have finally managed to work it out.

Christian delivers a 12 PART Odyssey on How To Climb The Corporate Ladder. If you follow this, you are GUARANTEED success*.

Finally, we discussed what we're optimistic about, and finished on a positive note.

Thanks all for listening.

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*not an actual guarantee

Christian Cunningham and Laura Racky with ep 18(!) of Let's Just Start Podcast.

We started in sunglasses because it's Spring AND THE FUTURE IS TOO BRIGHT.

Laura talked about setting standards for yourself, and how it can cause friction with how you interact with others (great topic).

We talked about the potential impact of the 'feelgood' 5% deposit policy and how it could debt trap First Home Buyers forever.

We also covered high performers in companies, that MANY OR MAYBE MOST companies are not built for them, and how you can deal with it.

Also incentives - necessity or profit motive - everything cascades down from these two things.

We also got deep on Laura's optimism that the AI march is going to be just another evolution, and Christian stuck his neck out on his beliefs about what's possible.

Finally, Big Group Hug Pickleball for Purpose. Sign up!

Thanks all for listening.

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Christian Cunningham and Laura Racky with more Let's Just Start Podcast Gold. (Or bronze maybe)

We started with Laura being direct (which is a shock to everyone) and then onto how you can exit toxic environments with your sanity intact.

We talked in some depth about the JLL scandal, and how that sort of environment is created.

Christian got into (and Laura cross examined) 'Four Hard Things About Executive Leadership They Won't Tell You' (for those who want to make this Faustian Deal.

Laura also talked universe energy, conscious luck, and we got yet closer to 100% agreement on these eternal matters.

FINALLY, three quotes that you cannot miss. All in under 45 mins. :)

Great ep. Thanks all for listening.

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Christian Cunningham and Laura Racky with another Let's Just Start Podcast talkathon.

We started with religion, spirituality, Madonna, and 1000 crosses that we have at home.

Next - having grit. Is this a thing we have lost, or are we just going through a tough season?

Christian went through '4 filters you must pass through to make it to Executive Leadership (if that's what you want).

We dug into the Australian jobs market data, exciting stuff for Christian, Laura may have had a little snooze.

Finally a long segment on how we deal with spousal arguments about trying to be too predictive about what the other needs (read Christian being amazing and getting whacked for it)

(Kidding)

(Kinda).

Great ep. Thanks all for listening.

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Christian Cunningham and Laura Racky with a BUMPER episode, talking first about the phenom K-Pop Demon Hunters taking over their lives.

We went long on oversharing at work, and how it can really put you in some difficult places (and two steps on how to stop).

Christian answered a TikTok question about how to deal with cliques and exclusionary work groups, the answer may surprise.

We finally covered Laura's favourite topic - The Fabian Strategy - and how it can work in a variety of sitations.

Finally, and most uncomfortably, Laura cornered Christian into talking about what fatherhood means to him. Seems cute now, but he still retains the option of deleting.

Happy listening.

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Christian Cunningham and Laura Racky with a bit more of a personal episode, talking about some of the guiding principles that glue us together (Truth Pact, Yes to everything always).

Also some reflections on half the year gone already!

Christian talks about locking in for a month and losing 7kg.

Laura also checked out St Germain in Toorak, and some of the weirdness of brand partnership opportunities, and some fraudulent types looking to grift!

Also Christian had a dodgy voice, so sadly no Trump impressions.

A bit about marriage, a bit about kids, a bit less about biz today.

Happy listening.

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