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Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral

Jac and Ral
Leadership
Self-Awareness
Workplace Culture
Job Interviews
Storytelling
Work-Life Balance
Networking
Professional Development
Emotional Intelligence
Salary Negotiation
Career Development
Artificial Intelligence
Linkedin
Habits
Personal Development
Goal Setting
Confidence
Negotiation
Public Speaking
Personal Branding

Be entertained, hilariously challenged and profoundly inspired by the very REAL podcast duo, Jac and Ral! Podcast drops every Monday morning 7am

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Latest Episodes

Gen X is 1 in 5 Australians and roughly a third of the workforce, and they're leaving. Not always retiring either. Stepping down, going portfolio, consulting, or just saying "I'm done."

Jac and Ral are Gen X and together they unpack why Gen X is lea... more

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Should you take the big promotion?

Walk away from a bad leader?

Move overseas?

Facing tough career decisions can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Jac and Ral tackle a question from a Keeper - How do you navigate high-stakes career decisions? more

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Inspired by the Keepers who attend our immersions along with a few Jac is currently coaching, we share stories about women stepping beyond their comfort zone to seek out their number (salary) they want, achieve the promotion they deserve and take on ... more

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*Warning*

This could be a confronting episode! Jac & Ral discuss the tragedy of the traditional retirement model…. If you die with money in the bank, you’ve essentially wasted life energy it took to earn that money. A theory also shared by Bill Per... more

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Recent Guests

Gabrielle Dolan
Guest speaker on leadership and gender topics
Episode: Give to Gain – How to Start Charging More
Louis Phillips
Co-founder and CEO of Intvl, active in running space and content creation
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Layne Beachley
Australian surfing legend and Awake Academy founder
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Episode: Layne Beachley Guest Interview | Part 2
Michelle Sales
Coach referenced in episode, associated with real communication and leadership
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Episode: Your To Be List
Aron D'Souza
Australian entrepreneur, lawyer and academic; founder and president of The Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games
Episode: Dr Aron D’Souza on Reinventing Sport with the Enhanced Games
Gabriel Tolland
Guest introduced during the episode
Episode: Schedule Your Joy Because Life Will Schedule Your Stress
Gabriel Dolan
Guest mentioned in episode
Episode: How Present Are You?
Cindy Gallop
Founder of Make Love Not Porn and advocate for healthy sexual communication and diversity in the advertising industry.
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Dr. Monique Ryan
Member of Parliament for Cuyong, Victoria, and former head of Pediatric Neurology at the Royal Children’s Hospital
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Hosts

Gabrielle Dolan
Co-host with a focus on real-world leadership, career development, and practical coaching insights; long-running presence across episodes.
Jac Phillips
Co-host, focused on coaching-based career guidance, leadership development, and practical strategies for work, often sharing personal stories.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • For you if you love wit and wisdom with banter

    Love this. It’s officially my personal trainer - I’m listening every Monday while I walk off my weekend indulgences and get my inspo for the week ahead.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NatalieMinaAU
    Australiaa year ago
  • Inspiring Career Snippets

    Encouraging listen to reach into a new week with the right mindset. Jac & Ral have amazing experience, banter and thoughts enabling us to lead with greater impact.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali Lansdown
    Australiaa year ago
  • Two down to earth Australian women with fantastic stories and advice for life in general, mixed with some great humour, to make a very entertaining podcast each week. Thank you, Ladies!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mojo_Jo
    2 years ago
  • IP - debunk the myth

    Imposter Syndrome- love the episode to break it down and what it could be vs what it is not…the 4 Ps!! How to get out of it - confidence and growth mindset, stop people pleasing and it’s all about progress and not perfection …love this series 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ccrrocks
    Australia2 years ago
  • Brilliant

    If you like a good chat with usable advice, this one’s for you. Listen now, you won’t regret it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay Mullins6
    Australia2 years ago

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Audience notes the banter is engaging and the content feels like a friendly, insightful conversation in the kitchen table.
Listeners describe the show as relatable and practical, with actionable coaching takeaways.
Fans appreciate real-life stories and frameworks that can be applied to career moves and leadership development.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Is a Leader?
Q: Can you be born a leader?
Leadership is a mix of nature and nurture, but the most important factor is ongoing development, environment, and intentional practice to unlock others' potential rather than relying on innate talent alone.
What Is a Leader?
Q: What the hell is leadership anyway?
Leadership is about bringing people along, developing them, communicating effectively, and most importantly unlocking the potential of others to help them grow and perform at higher levels.
Meet the Man Trying to Disrupt the Olympics Forever
Q: What exactly is the Enhanced Games and how does it work?
It's a three-sport (track, swimming, weightlifting) event in Las Vegas in 2026 where athletes can compete under a system that allows legally prescribed enhancement drugs; payments come from venture capital investments rather than traditional media rights, and athletes must pass health tests overseen by an independent body.
Layne Beachley Guest Interview | Part 2
Q: Did there come a point where you said, that's it, I'm hanging up the surfboard? And how did that transition go for you?
Layne describes a long, reflective period where she chose retirement not as a defeat but as a decision to stop investing in work that wouldn't yield the needed results, followed by a difficult but transformative transition to new identities.
Layne Beachley Guest Interview | Part 1
Q: What role did your dream team play in your later successes?
Their ongoing support, accountability, and honest conversations helped me stay aligned with my well-being and performance, enabling me to win my sixth title.

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This show centers on practical career navigation, leadership development, and personal growth through conversational coaching. Episodes blend real-life stories, frameworks, and actionable tactics—ranging from making tough career decisions and negotiating for growth, to fostering leadership by developing others and building authentic personal brands. The pair often invites listeners to engage through workshops and live formats, keeping energy high with relatable banter while delivering tangible takeaways for mid-career professionals seeking to accelerate impact and confidence. A standout trait is the practical coaching style—grounded, experience-driven, and audience-facing—making it useful for listeners who want clearer paths to better work ... more

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Recent guests on Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral include:

1. Gabrielle Dolan
2. Louis Phillips
3. Layne Beachley
4. Michelle Sales
5. Aron D'Souza
6. Gabriel Tolland
7. Gabriel Dolan
8. Cindy Gallop

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