In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Nina sits down with David Cutler from LJ Hooker Corporate for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. David shares the story of losing his dad at a pivotal age, after his father took his own life, and reflects on what it was like navigating grief so young.

Together, they explore the impact this loss had on his family, particularly his mum, and how those early experiences shaped David into the man he is today, both as a father and as a leader.

This conversation is honest, raw, and incredibly moving. It speaks to the lasting influence of loss, the resilience we build through life’s hardest moments, and the way those experiences shape how we show up for others.

What We Cover in This Episode:
Losing a parent at a pivotal stage of life
Navigating grief at a young age
The impact of loss on family dynamics
Supporting a parent through grief
How early experiences shape leadership and values
Fatherhood and breaking generational patterns
Finding strength and meaning after loss

In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Nina sits down with David Cutler from LJ Hooker Corporate for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. David shares the story of losing his dad at a pivotal age, after his father took his own life, and reflects on what it was like navigating grief so young.
Together, they explore the impact this loss had on his family, particularly his mum, and how those early experiences shaped David into the man he is today, both as a father and as a leader.
This conversation is honest, raw, and incredibly moving. It speaks to the lasting influence of loss, the resilience we build through life&rsquo;s hardest moments, and the way those experiences shape how we show up for others.
What We Cover in This Episode:
<ul>
<li>Losing a parent at a pivotal stage of life</li>
<li>Navigating grief at a young age</li>
<li>The impact of loss on family dynamics</li>
<li>Supporting a parent through grief</li>
<li>How early experiences shape leadership and values</li>
<li>Fatherhood and breaking generational patterns</li>
<li>Finding strength and meaning after loss</li>
</ul>

The Courage to Continue is a podcast exploring the human stories behind resilience, perspective, and purposeful leadership.

Hosted by Nina Sutton, the show features honest conversations with people who have been shaped by adversity — not defined by it. These are leaders, founders, creatives, and change-makers who open up about the moments behind the titles: the uncertainty, the pressure, the missteps, and the quiet decisions that changed how they lead.

This podcast isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about navigating life and leadership in real time — leading through change, staying grounded under pressure, and continuing forward when confidence wobbles or clarity feels just out of reach.

This podcast is for you if…


You’re a leader who doesn’t relate to “perfect” leadership narratives


You want real conversations, not rehearsed advice


You’re carrying responsibility and want perspective, not platitudes


You’re curious about what actually builds resilience and trust


You value growth, self-awareness, and leading with integrity

Follow & subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube.

Contact: nina@pm.partners

The Courage to Continue&nbsp;is a podcast exploring the human stories behind resilience, perspective, and purposeful leadership.
Hosted by Nina Sutton, the show features honest conversations with people who have been shaped by adversity &mdash; not defined by it. These are leaders, founders, creatives, and change-makers who open up about the moments behind the titles: the uncertainty, the pressure, the missteps, and the quiet decisions that changed how they lead.
This podcast isn&rsquo;t about having all the answers. It&rsquo;s about navigating life and leadership in real time &mdash; leading through change, staying grounded under pressure, and continuing forward when confidence wobbles or clarity feels just out of reach.
This podcast is for you if&hellip;
<ul>
<li>
You&rsquo;re a leader who doesn&rsquo;t relate to &ldquo;perfect&rdquo; leadership narratives
</li>
<li>
You want real conversations, not rehearsed advice
</li>
<li>
You&rsquo;re carrying responsibility and want perspective, not platitudes
</li>
<li>
You&rsquo;re curious about what actually builds resilience and trust
</li>
<li>
You value growth, self-awareness, and leading with integrity
</li>
</ul>
Follow &amp; subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify &amp; YouTube.
Contact:&nbsp;nina@pm.partners