Taking risks with Kumar Parakala

03/16/21 • 17 min

How to Change a Life by CQUniversity Podcasts

Kumar Parakala has forged a career by refusing to follow the crowd.

And the first step was boarding a plane to Rockhampton, in Central Queensland.

In this episode, the President of GHD Digital shares the importance of finding a higher purpose, and building authentic relationships.

Just announced as CQUniversity’s Alumnus of the Year for Industry Achievement, the global professional services leader, innovator, and award-winning startup founder also talks openly about mistakes made, and what he learned.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton.

Subscribe to How to Change a Life on your podcast app, and follow CQUniversity on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for more life-changing stories.

Kumar Parakala has forged a career by refusing to follow the crowd.

And the first step was boarding a plane to Rockhampton, in Central Queensland.

In this episode, the President of GHD Digital shares the importance of finding a higher purpose, and building authentic relationships.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton.

Subscribe to How to Change a Life on your podcast app, and follow CQUniversity on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for more life-changing stories.

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Challenging taboos with Tandi Kuwana

Tandi Kuwana built her career in mental health, but it was her own experience with depression that helped her smash taboos and improve mental wellbeing for those around her.

In this episode, the Perth-based mental health nurse and founder shares the challenges that led to her mental illness.

And the inspiring community leader explains why reaching out for help, and helping others, gave her the drive to get better.

Tandi, who completed her Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing in 2018, is the founder of social enterprise My Mental Wellness Keys, and CQUniversity's Alumnus of the Year for Social Impact.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton.

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And she made the decision while she was in prison.

The 21-year-old Cairns woman shares how a car crash and subsequent criminal charges became the worst days of her life, and how determination to take a different path pulled her through.

Since completing CQUniversity’s life-changing STEPS program, she’s now on her way to supporting others on the worst days of their lives, too.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton.

Subscribe to How to Change a Life on your podcast app, and follow CQUniversity on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for more life-changing stories.