Episode 26: Before You Buy Crypto in 2026… Watch This with Joe Shew
Welcome to Part Two of Our Cryptocurrency Series for In the Trenches. If Part One helped you understand what cryptocurrency is, Part Two is all about how to actually get started. Joe Shew from the Crypto Consulting Institute returns to break down the simple steps new investors can take today. You’ll learn why getting started […]
Episode 25: Inside the Mind of an Ethical Hacker: How They Break Things to Protect You w/Matt Breuillac
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Breuillac, Director at CyberNode and ethical hacker, to explore what really happens inside the world of penetration testing. Matt breaks down how simulated attacks help businesses uncover vulnerabilities before real threats emerge, and why proactive security matters more than ever. We touch on his background in Penetration […]
Episode 24: Crypto 101: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Matters with Joe Shew
For months, Hanif has been fielding the same question from clients and friends: “What’s the deal with crypto?” Is it the future of money, a giant scam, or something in between? In this episode, Hanif sits down with investor and educator Joe Shew, founder of the @crypto-consulting-institute, for a grounded “Crypto 101” conversation aimed at […]
Episode 23: Unmasking Narcissism: The Hidden Code of Human Relationships with David Szczecinski
What if everything you do — every reaction, relationship, and emotion — came from an unseen operating system inside you? In this powerful conversation, David Szczecinski ‘The Behaviorist’ breaks down the psychology and biology behind human behaviour, narcissism, fear, and expectation. He reveals why we repeat painful patterns, how fear drives our actions, and what […]
Episode 22: The Secret to Great Leadership? It’s Not What You Think
This is Part 2 of my conversation with Ted Thacker, a humanist and deep thinker who brings decades of lived experience and wisdom about people, leadership, and self-awareness. In this episode, we move beyond Ted’s personal story and into his reflections on leadership, accountability, and love. He shares how courage and compassion shape the way […]
Episode 21: ‘Be CAREFUL What You Tell Yourself’ — Ted Thacker on Escaping a Fear-Driven Life
In this powerful conversation, Ted Thacker opens up about growing up in fear and the lessons that shaped his life. From a tough childhood and emotional survival to learning how to love himself, Ted shares the mindset shifts that helped him move from fear to freedom. He and host Hanif explore how fear influences our […]
Episode 20: Buying Your First Home in Australia – 10 Things You NEED To Know w/ Paula Abbott
Buying your first home might feel out of reach — especially in today’s market. But as Paula Abbott from TheFinance Agency explains, there are now more opportunities than ever for Australians, particularly in Perth, totake that first step onto the property ladder. In this episode, Paula joins Hanif to unpack the real pathways available for […]
Episode 19: The Lawn Obsession Is Real — Here’s the Smarter Way to Do It
In this episode of In the Trenches, we’re joined by Brent McPherson, Co-founder of Wirri, an eco-friendly lawncare subscription service that’s transforming how busy professionals look after their lawns. Brent knows the frustrations homeowners face—endless products, confusing advice, patchy results, and thefeeling that lawn care takes too much time. With over two decades in turf […]
Episode 18: Self-Managed Super Funds: Freedom, Flexibility & Responsibility
What’s driving younger generations to take control of their retirement savings in record numbers? In this episode of In the Trenches, Hanif is joined by Peter Collins, Director of Australian Financial SolutionsGroup (AFSG). With over three decades of small business experience and 17 years in banking and financialservices, Peter brings deep expertise to the conversation […]
Episode 17: The Right to Disconnect: Australia’s New Workplace Landscape with Patrick Mullally
If you’re employing people or planning to hire, there are key workplace laws you need to know. Hanif is joined by Patrick Mullally, founder of Workclaims Australia, who brings 30+ years of experience handling unfair dismissal claims and guiding employers and employees through Australia’s industrial relations system. Patrick explains the major issues shaping today’s workplace, […]