In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, host Michael Clark welcomes back mindset and leadership expert David Wolverton to tackle one of the biggest obstacles to success—our own self-talk.

David explains how negative thinking, self-doubt, and mental overload keep leaders, business owners, and professionals stuck in cycles of stress and underperformance. They explore how shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset can transform not just your work but your entire life.

This episode dives into practical strategies for rewiring the way you think, setting long-term goals that actually stick, and why speaking kindly to yourself is just as important as supporting your team. Whether you're a director, manager, or someone looking to break out of old habits, this conversation will give you real tools to shift your mindset and get bigger results—without burnout.

Guest: David Wolverton – Leadership & Mindset Coach (wolverton.net.au)
Host: Michael Clark – Athletic Koala (athletickoala.com)

Tune in now and start transforming the way you think! 🎧

As the founder of NDIS Black Belt, Amy brings her straight-talking insight to one of the biggest challenges in the disability space right now: How collaboration is dying under the weight of scarcity.

In this episode, we unpack:
🧠 Why some providers are getting cutthroat
🤝 How internal silos kill collaboration
💥 The truth about 3% margins, burnt-out BDMs, and disappearing values
⚔️ What it really means to be “dangerously good” in today’s NDIS
💬 The leadership challenge no one wants to talk about

If you’ve been feeling the squeeze or wondering how to stay people-first when the system feels broken—this is the episode you need.

👉 Get ready for real talk, real strategies, and a whole lot of honesty.
#NDIS #Leadership #DisabilityServices #NDISBusiness #NDISProviders #AmyGray #NDISBlackBelt

Michael sits down with the one and only James Loveday, a creative genius when it comes to NDIS marketing strategy. If you've ever struggled to stand out as a provider, this episode is full of real, practical, outside-the-box marketing ideas that actually work – and most of them are incredibly low-cost. Tote bags at op shops, transparent coffee cups for sensory support, olive oil instead of wine, adaptive recipe books featuring participants – James has done it all.

In this episode, you'll learn why traditional approaches fall flat, and how clever branding and community insight can help build a business that people talk about for all the right reasons. Whether you're a new provider or a larger org looking for cut-through ideas, James will inspire you to think differently, act boldly, and bring your brand to life.

You won't find this kind of thinking anywhere else. James is one of a kind – and this chat proves it.