Welcome to the Personality Portrait podcast! Join host, Franco Greco, as he challenges what we think we know about how our personality works and is shaped. In every episode, he has a conversation with a guest where they explore what has shaped their lives and their personality.
EP 19 - Honoring One’s Introverted Side and Going Beyond the Limitations Set for Oneself, with Carlii Lyon
For the 19th episode of the Personality Portrait Podcast, I invited Carlii Lyon, speaker and personal branding coach for executives and entrepreneurs, to talk about her personality and how it shaped her to who she is today.
Carlii has helped many individuals in shaping their personal brands - from a world-leading Supermodel to New York Times bestselling authors; pioneers in the world of wellness, experts, inventors, musicians, and even a British foot reader. With 20 years of experience, Carlii offers her services to executives, thought leaders, and change makers who want to tell their story and become intentionally visible in the role they play.
In this episode, Carlii shares how she honors the introvert in her. She also discusses the limitations she used to have in her career and how the loss of a good friend encouraged her to do more and grow into her business. Carlii also talks about her upbringing and why she doesn’t like following rules.
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25 Jan 2022
EP 18 - Finding Success Through Hard Work and Laser Focus, with Rich Curtis
In this episode, I talk to Rich Curtis, the CEO of FutureBrand Australia, a global brand transformation company that focuses on growing businesses despite the ever-changing times.
Rich helps businesses make sense of their brand through a combination of commercial insight and creative provocation. He is also the founder of Thirty:3 a social initiative dedicated to giving time to people who need brand and marketing help.
In my conversation with Rich, we talk about his upbringing and the importance of working hard, how he prioritises his children's education, his experience after graduating from Oxford University and what he sees himself doing after retirement.
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20 Dec 2021
EP 17 – Finding the Balance Between The Duality in Personalities and in Opposing Opinions, with Natalie Kyriacou
In the 17th episode of Personality Portrait Podcast, I invited Natalie Kyriacou to share her personality with me.
Natalie is a Social Entrepreneur and recognised global emerging leader, and the CEO & Corporate Advisor on the intersection of Environmental & Social Issues. Awarded with the Medal of the Order of Australia for her services to wildlife and environmental conservation in 2018, Natalie has created several award-winning programs and technologies to increase access to wildlife and environmental conservation and sciences. Natalie is also a Forbes 30 Under 30 (2018) honouree in recognition of her Social Entrepreneurship and a UNEP Young Champion of the Earth Finalist.
At the end of the interview, Franco dives deeply into Natalie’s personality after listening to her story.
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3 Nov 2021
EP 16 - Finding Happiness Without Other People’s Validation, with Matthew Sortino
For the 16th episode of the Personality Portrait Podcast, Franco interviews Matthew Sortino - a teacher and podcaster based in Melbourne, Australia.
He was born, raised and continues to live in the northern suburbs of Melbourne and has been a Primary and Secondary Teacher since 2012. Matthew began Moments of Clarity as a way to cut through the polarised nature of online communication and instead explore how people come to not only identify their values but make the world a better place by living by them each and every day.
Moments of Clarity is a podcast that aims to explore the inherent goodness of human beings through longform conversation. Matthew believes that it is time to put the outrage and certainty behind us and start to actually listen to others and use their stories and beliefs to help understand our own values.
In this interview, Franco talks to Matthew about finding happiness without the validation from others, seeking the truth, his high and low points in life, and why he chooses to do the right thing now, instead of doing what will make him feel good.
At the end of the interview, Franco dives deeply into Matthew’s personality after listening to his story.
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5 Oct 2021
EP 15 - Fighting Social Injustices as a Truth Seeker, An Interview with Danielle McAlpine Johnson
For the 15th episode of the Personality Portrait Podcast, Franco interviews Danielle McAlpine Johnson - a Director, Producer, Writer devoted to using the film and television to highlight issues of injustice and share stories of the human heart. With an innate desire to champion on the next generation to rise up in their own identity & fulfil the calling upon their life, Danielle believes that relentless love & passion can overflow through the arts into the hearts of viewers and listeners.
In this interview, Danielle opens up about her curious personality, her passion in filmmaking focused on different humanitarian problems, and why she considers finding the truth a burden in her pursuit of fighting social injustices.
Listen to the whole interview to get to know Danielle’s story – from the challenges and depression she went through when she was in her early 20s to how her faith in God affected her personality and helped her become better – more grounded, more secure, and more confident in she is today. Franco and Danielle also discuss how her curious nature led her from doing work in front of the camera to focusing on filmmaking with the purpose of highlighting humanitarian issues affecting the voiceless and the unseen.
At the end of the interview, Franco dives deep into Danielle’s personality traits after listening to her story.
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23 Sept 2021
EP 14 - Don't Be Conventional, Be Happy With Henry Wagons
Listen in to Episode 14 of the Personality Portrait Podcast, as I have the pleasure of interviewing Henry Wagons, Australian musician, radio & TV personality, and front man of all-country band Wagons.
Join us as Henry talks about who he is and the important events that helped shape his identity and personality.
Henry shares how he fell in love with music. He talks about how he copes with his anxiety as well as thrive on his unconventionality. We discuss how this has moulded his personality.
Wait until the end of the episode as I provide Henry a portait of his personality.
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6 Sept 2021
EP 13 - Recognition Through Quiet Valuable Commitment With Jill Garner
For the 13th episode of the Personality Portrait Podcast, Franco interview Jill Garner, the Victorian Government Architect and co-founder and Principal of Garner Davis Architects, a highly awarded architecture studio based in St Kilda.
Jill talks about the value of acknowledgement, her decision to join the Government Architect’s Office, and how being decisive has helped her throughout her career. Jill also shares what inspired her to become an architect growing up.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about Jill's personality as she shares her experience growing up wanting to be an architect and her experience designing a beautiful house with her partner for 10 years only to leave it for safety reasons. At the end of the interview, Franco dives deep into Jill’s personality traits after listening to her story.
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19 Aug 2021
EP 12 - Attracted to Endless Possibilities, an Interview with Adam Ferrier
On the 12th episode of the Personality Portrait Podcast, Franco has a chat with Adam Ferrier, multi-award-winning founder of THINKERBELL and one of the leading consumer psychologists in Australia. Get to know Adam's personality as Franco asks him about his experiences growing up, his struggle fitting in when he was younger and the important lessons he learned from other people throughout his career.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about Adam's thoughts on low expectations that relates to one's happiness, and his advice for those who feel lost in their journey. At the end of the interview, Franco dives deep into Adam’s personality traits after listening to his story. We hope you enjoy this episode.
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4 Aug 2021
EP 11 - Amplifying Voices in Society Through Storytelling with Helen Kapalos
For the 11th episode of the Personality Portrait Podcast, Franco talks to Helen Kapalos, Australian journalist and presenter, documentary maker, and Multicultural Commissioner from 2015 to 2019. In their interview, Franco asks questions about the low and high points of her life, and how her Greek heritage has been a big influence on her life and choices she has made.
For the 11th episode of the Personality Portrait Podcast, Franco talks to life Helen Kapalos, Australian journalist and presenter, documentary maker, and Multicultural Commissioner from 2015 to 2019. In their interview, Franco asks questions about the low and high points of her life, and how her Greek heritage has been a big influence on her life and choices she has made.
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16 Jul 2021
EP 10 - Challenging Authority with Sami Shah, Personality Portrait
In this episode, Franco Greco had the pleasure of chatting with the talented writer, comedian, performer and broadcaster, Sami Shah, about his thoughts on dealing with mental health issues with a psychologist, getting his inspiration for his stand-up comedy, the influence of his culture in his everyday life, and the high and low points of his life. When asked about how he wants people to describe his job, he answered, “comedian, writer, and doer of other stuff.” Based on our conversation, Sami loves challenging authority and conventional traditional values, which led to him deviating from the usual path a Pakistani son makes.
Listen to the end where Franco dives deep into Sami’s personality traits after listening to his story. Franco later explains what they say about him and shares how he can use this knowledge moving forward.
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2 Jul 2021
EP 9 - Always Something Significant Yet To Do with Dr. Amanda Caples, Personality Portrait
In this episode of the Personality Portrait Podcast, Franco Greco talks to Amanda Caples, Victoria’s Lead Scientist. Since joining the Victorian Public Sector in 2002, Amanda has worked extensively in the development of industry and science and innovation policy for over 20 years.
Listen to the end where Franco dives deep into Amanda’s personality traits after listening to her story. Franco later explains what this say about her and shares how she can use this knowledge moving forward.
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8 Jun 2021
EP 8 - Finding Confidence and Autonomy with John Raymond, Personality Portrait
In today’s episode of the Personality Portrait, Franco Greco talks to John Raymond from the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership. John is the head of regional development at IECL, and he’s a global ambassador for the ICF foundation. John’s coaching career spans over two decades, and he has worked with leaders at all levels across the Asia Pacific region. Throughout the episode, we talk about how certain personality traits have shaped his life path, building confidence, managing conflict and feedback, and more.
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26 May 2021
EP 7 - Getting Out of One's Comfort Zone with Adam Bronts, Personality Portrait
In today’s episode, Franco Greco talks to Adam Bronts from Castlerock Property, about his career, developing courage to go outside of his comfort zone and the challenges presented by the recent pandemic and how to overcome them. Stay tuned until the end of the episode, where Franco explores what is Adam's personality and how it has changed over time.
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12 May 2021
EP 6 - The Trusted Adviser with Stefanie Villano, Personality Portrait
In this episode, Franco Greco talks to Stefanie Villano, a Taxation Lawyer from one of the top consultancy firms in the country, about how personality can adapt and change when presented with different challenges particularly through the Covid period we've experienced during the last 12 months. Listen to the end where Franco dives deep into Stefanie’s personality traits after listening to her story.
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28 Apr 2021
EP 5- Becoming Comfortable in Your Own Skin with James Downie, Personality Portrait
In this episode, Franco speaks with James Downie, CEO of the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA), about his highest and lowest moments in life, describing how they have shaped his life. Listen in as Franco shares the conclusions he has drawn from James’s personality traits and how he can use this moving forward.
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14 Apr 2021
EP 4 - The Outsider with Xavier Csar, Personality Portrait
In this episode, Franco speaks with Xavier Csar, Interim CEO of Breakthrough Victoria Fund, about his upbringing and background. Listen in as Franco shares his thoughts on Xavier’s personality traits and explains how he can use this information in his day-to-day life.
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26 Mar 2021
EP 3 - Don’t Confuse Noise For Substance with Tracey Holmes, Personality Portrait
In this episode, Franco speaks with Tracey Holmes, Australian journalist for the ABC, about the pivotal moments in her life and how those shaped her personality. Stick around to the end where Franco gives advice about Tracey’s personality traits and shares how she can use this knowledge moving forward.
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13 Mar 2021
EP 2 - Leading with Empathy with Adam Fennessy, Personality Portrait
In this episode, Franco speaks with Adam Fennessy, Victorian Public Sector Commissioner, about the highest and lowest moments in Adam’s life and how these shaped his personality. Listen to the end where Franco shares what Adam’s personality traits say about him and how he can utilize that knowledge to better his life.
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28 Feb 2021
EP 1 - Behind the Image: The Real Myf Warhurst Personality Portrait
In this episode, Franco speaks with Myf Warhurst, Australian radio announcer and TV personality about her most pivotal moments in life, explaining the highs and lows that came with each one. You will learn how these moments shaped her life and who she is as a person. Listen to the end where Franco shares the personality traits he believes Myf has, explaining how she can use these to better her life moving forward.
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