In this episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde sits down with Peter Norris to explore a story that challenges assumptions about identity, leadership and what is actually possible.

Peter grew up in an environment where crime was normalised. His father was one of Australia’s most wanted bank robbers, his brother followed a similar path, and by the age of six, Peter was already involved in break-ins.

At thirteen, he made a decision that changed the direction of his life.

This conversation explores that moment, the choices that followed, and what it takes to step away from what feels inevitable. It also moves into leadership, where Peter now leads a multimillion-dollar hospitality group with a clear philosophy built on courage and kindness.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
The defining decision that changed Peter’s trajectory
How environment shapes belief and what becomes possible
Why small, consistent choices matter more than big moments
The tension between loyalty, identity and personal responsibility
How to lead with both courage and kindness in today’s workplace
The role of belief in shaping performance and culture

This is a conversation about choice, ownership and leadership. It challenges the idea that your past determines your future, and reinforces the impact of the decisions you make over time.

 

Timestamps

00:00 Not Defined by Past

00:42 Meet Peter Norris

02:39 Early Life and Belonging

05:13 Foster Care and Family Split

06:57 First Crimes at Six

09:05 Pivotal Moment at Eleven

11:53 Choosing a New Path

15:06 A Real Foster Family

16:21 Lead Her Mastermind Promo

17:36 Unstoppable Athletic Drive

19:14 Great Wall Marathon Lessons

20:11 Winning the CEO Role

21:06 Culture Change No Bullies

21:52 Courage and Kindness Leadership

22:45 Belief Unlocks Potential

25:54 Mistakes Growth Over Perfection

27:11 Vulnerability Builds Trust

28:14 Daily Choices Shape Culture

31:39 Power to Change Trajectories

32:28 Past Doesn’t Define Future

34:52 Turning Point at Thirteen

35:39 Final Thanks and Outro

 

Links:
Learn more about my group coaching program here

Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/
Instagram:@juliehydeleads
Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

Connect with Peter:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573484279801
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-norris-a54b369a/
Book:https://www.thebankrobbersboy.com.au/

In this episode of&nbsp;Leading You, Julie Hyde sits down with&nbsp;Peter Norris&nbsp;to explore a story that challenges assumptions about identity, leadership and what is actually possible.
Peter grew up in an environment where crime was normalised. His father was one of Australia&rsquo;s most wanted bank robbers, his brother followed a similar path, and by the age of six, Peter was already involved in break-ins.
At thirteen, he made a decision that changed the direction of his life.
This conversation explores that moment, the choices that followed, and what it takes to step away from what feels inevitable. It also moves into leadership, where Peter now leads a multimillion-dollar hospitality group with a clear philosophy built on courage and kindness.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear:
<ul>
<li>The defining decision that changed Peter&rsquo;s trajectory</li>
<li>How environment shapes belief and what becomes possible</li>
<li>Why small, consistent choices matter more than big moments</li>
<li>The tension between loyalty, identity and personal responsibility</li>
<li>How to lead with both courage and kindness in today&rsquo;s workplace</li>
<li>The role of belief in shaping performance and culture</li>
</ul>
This is a conversation about choice, ownership and leadership. It challenges the idea that your past determines your future, and reinforces the impact of the decisions you make over time.
&nbsp;
Timestamps
00:00 Not Defined by Past
00:42 Meet Peter Norris
02:39 Early Life and Belonging
05:13 Foster Care and Family Split
06:57 First Crimes at Six
09:05 Pivotal Moment at Eleven
11:53 Choosing a New Path
15:06 A Real Foster Family
16:21 Lead Her Mastermind Promo
17:36 Unstoppable Athletic Drive
19:14 Great Wall Marathon Lessons
20:11 Winning the CEO Role
21:06 Culture Change No Bullies
21:52 Courage and Kindness Leadership
22:45 Belief Unlocks Potential
25:54 Mistakes Growth Over Perfection
27:11 Vulnerability Builds Trust
28:14 Daily Choices Shape Culture
31:39 Power to Change Trajectories
32:28 Past Doesn&rsquo;t Define Future
34:52 Turning Point at Thirteen
35:39 Final Thanks and Outro
&nbsp;
Links: Learn more about my group coaching program&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher-mastermind">here</a>
Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/" data-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/" data-href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/"> @juliehydeleads</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>
Connect with Peter: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573484279801">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573484279801</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-norris-a54b369a/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-norris-a54b369a/</a> Book: <a href="https://www.thebankrobbersboy.com.au/">https://www.thebankrobbersboy.com.au/</a>

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?

Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.

There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.

I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.

Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.

Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

A Podcast dedicated to business owners and leaders to inspire you to make it count

Leading You

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

Leading You | Self-Leadership for High Achievers

The Moment the Bank Robbers Son Chose a Different Life

If your mind hasn’t switched off in a while, this episode is for you.

In this solo episode of the Leading You Podcast, I’m talking about something I’m seeing everywhere right now. Not just physical busyness, but mental noise. The kind that keeps you switched on from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep. The kind that slowly becomes your normal without you even realising it.

Here’s the truth: being busy isn’t always the problem. Staying in that state for too long is.

Drawing on my own recent experience of stepping away for a short reset in Daylesford, I share what really happens when you create space. Why clarity, energy and perspective don’t come from pushing harder. They come from stepping away.

We tell ourselves we’ll slow down later. After this week. After this project. After this season. But clarity doesn’t live in the noise. And you don’t reset by doing more.

Sometimes, the most strategic thing you can do is pause.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why mental noise is the real problem, not your calendar
The difference between a busy season and a constant state of pressure
What a small reset in Daylesford reminded me about clarity and energy
Why you don’t need a big holiday. You just need intentional space.
How your environment directly shapes your thinking and decision-making
The one question to ask yourself when you’re running on empty
Why your energy is your responsibility, not your workload’s

 

This episode is your permission slip to rethink how you’re fuelling your energy, especially heading into the second half of the year. Because if you don’t create space intentionally, your body will eventually do it for you. And not in a way you choose.

 

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Leading You
00:31 Busy Minds and Burnout
02:56 A Simple Daylesford Reset
04:18 Clarity After the Break
05:54 Relevance and Next Level
07:05 Step Away From the Noise
08:52 Mini Break Ideas
09:19 Mid Year Winter Reset
10:13 Refuel Before You Crash
12:14 Wrap Up and Review

 

Links:
Learn more about my group coaching program here

Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/
Instagram:@juliehydeleads
Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

If your mind hasn&rsquo;t switched off in a while, this episode is for you.
In this solo episode of the Leading You Podcast, I&rsquo;m talking about something I&rsquo;m seeing everywhere right now. Not just physical busyness, but mental noise. The kind that keeps you switched on from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep. The kind that slowly becomes your normal without you even realising it.
Here&rsquo;s the truth: being busy isn&rsquo;t always the problem. Staying in that state for too long is.
Drawing on my own recent experience of stepping away for a short reset in Daylesford, I share what really happens when you create space. Why clarity, energy and perspective don&rsquo;t come from pushing harder. They come from stepping away.
We tell ourselves we&rsquo;ll slow down later. After this week. After this project. After this season. But clarity doesn&rsquo;t live in the noise. And you don&rsquo;t reset by doing more.
Sometimes, the most strategic thing you can do is pause.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear:
<ul>
<li>Why mental noise is the real problem, not your calendar</li>
<li>The difference between a busy season and a constant state of pressure</li>
<li>What a small reset in Daylesford reminded me about clarity and energy</li>
<li>Why you don&rsquo;t need a big holiday. You just need intentional space.</li>
<li>How your environment directly shapes your thinking and decision-making</li>
<li>The one question to ask yourself when you&rsquo;re running on empty</li>
<li>Why your energy is your responsibility, not your workload&rsquo;s</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
This episode is your permission slip to rethink how you&rsquo;re fuelling your energy, especially heading into the second half of the year. Because if you don&rsquo;t create space intentionally, your body will eventually do it for you. And not in a way you choose.
&nbsp;
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Leading You 00:31 Busy Minds and Burnout 02:56 A Simple Daylesford Reset 04:18 Clarity After the Break 05:54 Relevance and Next Level 07:05 Step Away From the Noise 08:52 Mini Break Ideas 09:19 Mid Year Winter Reset 10:13 Refuel Before You Crash 12:14 Wrap Up and Review
&nbsp;
Links: Learn more about my group coaching program&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher-mastermind">here</a>
Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/" data-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/" data-href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/"> @juliehydeleads</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>

If You Feel Tired Right Now. Listen to This.

What if the most powerful work of your career is still ahead of you?

In this episode of the Leading You Podcast, I sit down with career transition coach and author Robyn Greaves to explore what she calls the “third chapter”, a stage that is less about winding down and far more about stepping into something more intentional, more energising and more aligned with who you are now.

For many of us, the traditional idea of retirement simply no longer fits. We’re living longer, staying healthier for longer, and the desire to contribute doesn’t just switch off at a certain age. Yet the dominant narrative still pushes us towards stepping back, slowing down and becoming less relevant. This conversation pushes back on that, hard.

Robyn and I get into the real challenges that come with this transition, the identity shift that catches people off guard, the practical challenge of positioning your value in a market that often prizes titles over experience, and the mindset shift required to see this stage as opportunity rather than ending.

One of the most powerful ideas we explore is what Robyn calls “ageing superpowers”, the perspective, pattern recognition and hard-won wisdom that only comes from decades of lived experience. These are not soft skills to downplay. They are capabilities to own and leverage.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why the third chapter is not an ending, it’s a redesign
How to navigate the identity shift that comes when you step out of a long-held role
Why positioning your value matters more than your title ever did
What “ageing superpowers” actually are and how to use them
How to start without a perfect plan, and why that’s the right move
What it looks like to design a chapter that is energising, purposeful and on your terms

If you’ve ever wondered what comes next, or found yourself uncertain about how to navigate this stage, this episode will give you a new lens, one grounded in possibility, not limitation.

 

Timestamps

00:00 Take One Small Step
00:42 Meet Robyn Greaves
01:18 What Is The Third Chapter
03:27 Why It Matters Now
06:44 Designing A Great Chapter
09:04 Hidden Transition Challenges
10:30 Relevance And Identity Shift
11:42 Aging Superpowers
15:40 Practical Steps To Start
17:09 Agency And Final Takeaway
19:17 Wrap Up And Review

 

Links:
Learn more about my group coaching program here

Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/
Instagram: @juliehydeleads
Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

 

Connect with Robyn:
Website: https://robyngreaves.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careercoachsydney/

What if the most powerful work of your career is still ahead of you?
In this episode of the Leading You Podcast, I sit down with career transition coach and author Robyn Greaves to explore what she calls the &ldquo;third chapter&rdquo;, a stage that is less about winding down and far more about stepping into something more intentional, more energising and more aligned with who you are now.
For many of us, the traditional idea of retirement simply no longer fits. We&rsquo;re living longer, staying healthier for longer, and the desire to contribute doesn&rsquo;t just switch off at a certain age. Yet the dominant narrative still pushes us towards stepping back, slowing down and becoming less relevant. This conversation pushes back on that, hard.
Robyn and I get into the real challenges that come with this transition, the identity shift that catches people off guard, the practical challenge of positioning your value in a market that often prizes titles over experience, and the mindset shift required to see this stage as opportunity rather than ending.
One of the most powerful ideas we explore is what Robyn calls &ldquo;ageing superpowers&rdquo;, the perspective, pattern recognition and hard-won wisdom that only comes from decades of lived experience. These are not soft skills to downplay. They are capabilities to own and leverage.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear:
<ul>
<li>Why the third chapter is not an ending, it&rsquo;s a redesign</li>
<li>How to navigate the identity shift that comes when you step out of a long-held role</li>
<li>Why positioning your value matters more than your title ever did</li>
<li>What &ldquo;ageing superpowers&rdquo; actually are and how to use them</li>
<li>How to start without a perfect plan, and why that&rsquo;s the right move</li>
<li>What it looks like to design a chapter that is energising, purposeful and on your terms</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered what comes next, or found yourself uncertain about how to navigate this stage, this episode will give you a new lens, one grounded in possibility, not limitation.
&nbsp;
Timestamps
00:00 Take One Small Step 00:42 Meet Robyn Greaves 01:18 What Is The Third Chapter 03:27 Why It Matters Now 06:44 Designing A Great Chapter 09:04 Hidden Transition Challenges 10:30 Relevance And Identity Shift 11:42 Aging Superpowers 15:40 Practical Steps To Start 17:09 Agency And Final Takeaway 19:17 Wrap Up And Review
&nbsp;
Links: Learn more about my group coaching program&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher-mastermind">here</a>
Connect with Julie: LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/">&nbsp;@juliehydeleads</a> Website: <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>
&nbsp;
Connect with Robyn: Website: <a href="https://robyngreaves.com/">https://robyngreaves.com/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/careercoachsydney/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/careercoachsydney/</a>

Your Third Chapter. Focusing on Your Value.

Most of us assume confidence and identity are built through big moments. But more often than not, it’s something much smaller that does the shaping. A single comment, a label, a sentence spoken at the wrong moment by the wrong person.

And those words? They stay a lot longer than they should.

In this solo episode of Leading You, I explore the power of belief. Where it comes from, what we do with it, and why the most important belief you carry is the one you choose, not the one placed on you.

I share personal stories, from being told I wasn’t good at maths in primary school, to being told I’d fail English, to navigating a cancer diagnosis where the language of others could have easily shaped a very different outcome.

What becomes clear is this: the same person, the same capability, can experience completely different outcomes depending on what they choose to believe.

Because it’s never just about what was said to you. It’s about what you agreed with.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why the smallest moments often shape us the most
How a single label placed on you in childhood can follow you for decades
The difference between what is said to you and what you choose to keep
Why people rise to the level of belief you have in them — and why the same is true of yourself
How to use awareness as the starting point for changing the beliefs that are holding you back
What it means to take ownership of your mindset, especially when life gets hard

This episode is an invitation to look at the beliefs you’re carrying, which ones are helping you move forward, and which ones have simply become familiar.

Because your future isn’t shaped by what people have said about you. It’s shaped by what you choose to believe.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Leading You
00:53 Power of Words
01:34 A Leader Said No
02:40 Grade Three Math Label
04:12 Belief Builds Winners
05:08 Told I’d Fail English
07:29 Cancer Fight Mindset
11:01 Relevance and Identity
12:13 Self Belief Matters Most
14:54 Choose What You Accept
15:50 Rewrite the Old Story
16:57 Closing and Reviews

 

Links:
Learn more about my group coaching program here

Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/
Instagram:@juliehydeleads
Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

Most of us assume confidence and identity are built through big moments. But more often than not, it&rsquo;s something much smaller that does the shaping. A single comment, a label, a sentence spoken at the wrong moment by the wrong person.
And those words? They stay a lot longer than they should.
In this solo episode of Leading You, I explore the power of belief. Where it comes from, what we do with it, and why the most important belief you carry is the one you choose, not the one placed on you.
I share personal stories, from being told I wasn&rsquo;t good at maths in primary school, to being told I&rsquo;d fail English, to navigating a cancer diagnosis where the language of others could have easily shaped a very different outcome.
What becomes clear is this: the same person, the same capability, can experience completely different outcomes depending on what they choose to believe.
Because it&rsquo;s never just about what was said to you. It&rsquo;s about what you agreed with.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear:
<ul>
<li>Why the smallest moments often shape us the most</li>
<li>How a single label placed on you in childhood can follow you for decades</li>
<li>The difference between what is said to you and what you choose to keep</li>
<li>Why people rise to the level of belief you have in them &mdash; and why the same is true of yourself</li>
<li>How to use awareness as the starting point for changing the beliefs that are holding you back</li>
<li>What it means to take ownership of your mindset, especially when life gets hard</li>
</ul>
This episode is an invitation to look at the beliefs you&rsquo;re carrying, which ones are helping you move forward, and which ones have simply become familiar.
Because your future isn&rsquo;t shaped by what people have said about you. It&rsquo;s shaped by what you choose to believe.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Leading You 00:53 Power of Words 01:34 A Leader Said No 02:40 Grade Three Math Label 04:12 Belief Builds Winners 05:08 Told I&rsquo;d Fail English 07:29 Cancer Fight Mindset 11:01 Relevance and Identity 12:13 Self Belief Matters Most 14:54 Choose What You Accept 15:50 Rewrite the Old Story 16:57 Closing and Reviews
&nbsp;
Links: Learn more about my group coaching program&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher-mastermind">here</a>
Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/" data-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/" data-href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/"> @juliehydeleads</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>

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