In this episode of The Bucket List Life, host Trav is joined by the inspiring Craig Harper, whose transformative experiences have shaped his approach to public speaking and personal development. They delve into Craig's impactful journey as a motivational speaker and discuss his insights on life, self-improvement, and the power of relatable storytelling.

Who is Craig Harper?

Craig Harper is a prominent figure in Australia, known for his expertise in health, high-performance, resilience, self-management, leadership, corporate change, communication, stress management, addiction, and personal transformation.

With a career spanning since 1982, he has served as an Exercise Scientist, Corporate Speaker, Consultant, University Lecturer, AFL Conditioning Coach, Radio Host, TV Presenter, Writer, and successful Business Owner.

In 1990, he established Harper’s Personal Training, which became one of the most successful businesses in the Australian fitness industry for nearly 25 years.

Craig hosts the successful podcast 'The You Project' and is partnering with the BrainPark Team at Monash University. Currently, he is completing a Ph.D. in Neuropsychology.

He has been a regular on various radio stations in Australia and hosted 'the Science of Sport' on Melbourne radio for a decade. He also hosted Foxtel’s 'Living Life Now' and held an on-air role on Network Ten’s '9AM' morning show as their resident Fitness Expert and Performance Coach.

Craig currently presents on the lifestyle show 'Get a Life' on Foxtel. He has written for the Herald Sun newspaper, various magazines, and authored seven books.

As an Exercise Scientist, he has worked with numerous professional athletes and teams, including St. Kilda F.C., Melbourne Vixens, Melbourne Phoenix, Port Melbourne F.C., Nissan Motorsport, and several Olympians and world-class athletes in various sports.

While still involved with teams and individuals, Craig now delivers over one hundred corporate presentations annually.

Craig served as the director of Health and Wellness for DayHab, one of Australia’s leading addiction treatment facilities, for three years.

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You will learn:

1. The importance of embracing vulnerability and authenticity in public speaking, as Craig shares his personal highs and lows in front of audiences.

2. How Craig's unconventional approach to self-expression, including the use of profanity, has evolved over time and the impact it has had on connecting with audiences.

3. Insights into Craig Harper's unconventional career in personal training and his deep understanding of the psychology behind people's desire for change and self-optimization.

4. The discussion of unregulated industries like life coaching and personal training, and the need for accountability and qualifications in these fields.

5. Craig's perspectives on conscious creation of one's life, mental health, and the inspirational stories that have shaped his profound impact on others.

You can expect an engaging and thought-provoking conversation as Craig Harper and Trav Bell share their wisdom and experiences in this impactful episode of The Bucket List Life.

Important Links

Connect with Craig Harper:

Website - https://craigharper.net/

Corporate Speaking - craigharper.com.au/corporate-speaking/

Motivational Speaker Blog - craigharper.com.au/

Podcast - https://craigharper.net/pages/the-you-project-podcast

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigharpercorporate

Twitter - https://twitter.com/craigharper

Books - craigharper.com.au/store/

Connect with Trav Bell:

Website - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/

YouTube- www.youtube.com/@TravBell-TheBucketListGuy

Facebook - facebook.com/bucketlistguy/?fref=ts

LinkedIn - au.linkedin.com/in/travbell

Instagram - instagram.com/bucketlistguy.travbell

Twitter - twitter.com/travbell