UThink
UThink
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UThink dives into the thoughts, ideas, and conversations that influence the way we see the world. We challenge the everyday and offer new perspectives with the help of fresh voices and thought-provoking guests who have dared to innovate, question conventions, and carve out their own unique paths. Through their stories, we’ll uncover fresh insights, discover new possibilities, and inspire YOU to embark on your own journeys toward something remarkable.
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This podcast focuses on themes of education innovation, personal development, and social impact, with episodes featuring discussions like 'Disrupting Education: Kirstene's Vision for a Student-Centered Future' and 'From Player to Pioneer: Tarsha's NRL Journey' which delve into educational reform and sports advocacy.
UThink dives into the thoughts, ideas, and conversations that influence the way we see the world. We challenge the everyday and offer new perspectives with the help of fresh voices and thought-provoking guests who have dared to innovate, question conventions, and carve out their own unique paths. Through their stories, we’ll uncover fresh insights, discover new possibilities, and inspire YOU to embark on your own journeys toward something remarkable.
In this episode of UThink, Rose sits down with Russell Garnett in part two of her chat — urban planner, mentor, and former Olympic handballer — for an unfiltered, inspiring conversation about chasing big dreams and learning from failure.
Russell takes us back to his earliest Olympic memories, from a school library TV screen to standing on the world stage at the Sydney 2000 Games. He shares the raw highs and lows of his athletic career: from unexpected team selections and training setbacks, to powerful lessons in resilience, mental strength, and the importance of being specific with your goals.
Discover how a kid from northwest Sydney, passionate about sport but unfamiliar with European handball, climbed through state and national ranks, played professionally in Germany, and faced the world’s best on home soil. This episode is packed with life lessons for athletes, leaders, and anyone chasing a goal worth fighting for.
To learn more about today's topic click on the following links:
- Russell Garnett – Russell Garnett | Australian Olympic Committee
- Founder – About – Urban Revolutions
- European Handball – European Handball Federation – Home of Handball | EHF
- Impactify – https://impactify.au
This episode was produced by Simon Gilchrist https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongilchrist/?originalSubdomain=au and sponsored by Vuvale - https://vuvale.com.au/ Social Media produced by Blake Stafford.
Music in this episode is licensed by Impactify Pty Ltd 2025 and composed and produced by Edward Andrew Schravemade [Schrav]. All rights reserved.
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