I recently spent a few days on a little slice of rustic paradise: Cape Upstart, only accessible by boat out of Molongle Creek, further north than Bowen. It’s the kind of place that etches childhood memories on your heart and mind. A place that gets under your skin, and becomes that place...

10-18 October 2020 is Queensland Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is #TakeTime for mental health, and now, more than ever, it’s so important to take the time to check in with yourself and those around you.

Over the years, I have found that I’m happiest when I’m living...

“Stepping out in front of 120,000 fans, introducing some of the greatest athletes this country’s ever produced to the rest of the world. It’s spine-tingling stuff, and I get goosebumps every time I think about it.” – Andrew Gaze

Can you believe it’s been 20...

In my work as a motivational speaker, I’m usually focused on helping people to achieve their goals. But ‘success’ rarely follows a linear path. In my career, I’ve achieved some of my biggest dreams, but what you may not realise is that I’ve probably failed more times...

This week, I’m in Townsville watching boxer Jeff Horn take on Tim Tszyu. It’s a special visit for a couple of reasons: I first met Jeff in 2012 at Kirribilli House, and he was the most humble, thoughtful and gentle bloke. I couldn’t imagine him as a boxer! I even...

Wow, what a wild ride the last few weeks have been! 

ICYMI: I launched my first Podcast series, On My Day with Nat Cook – Tokyo2020ne, which uncovered the stories of 17 Olympians and Tokyo hopefuls, whose dreams have been put on hold due to the rescheduling of the Games. There were too...

On what would have been the Opening Ceremony of the Games in Tokyo, my new podcast series On My Day with Nat Cook: Tokyo 2020ne (24 July – 9 August) is a go!

To open the series, I thought of none other than track cyclist Anna Meares, who had the honour of being...

COVID-19 sent the world into a spin, forcing many of us to re-calibrate our short- and long-term goals and the way we go about our daily lives – whether that be in business, our personal goals, family life, fitness or travel.

When I first heard the news that the Games in Tokyo would...

In my role as Executive Director of Elite Success and Partnerships for Sport and Recreation Queensland, I am fortunate to work in an area I’m extremely passionate about, and that is motivating people to live their best, most healthy lifestyles and to maximise their potential.

Health and...

Reflecting on the AWEsome news announcement last week – Australia and New Zealand successfully teaming up to win the bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup! #ASONE2023

This is a HUGE win, not only for both our countries, but for women and girls all across the globe. ...