Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta
Join atWork Australia Brand Ambassador and Paralympian, Shaun Pianta, as he speaks with a range of guests with lived experience, as well as industry experts who can provide insight into services available to those who require additional support. These candid conversations will highlight a range of different life stories, experiences and how despite it all, work truly is for everyone.
Episodes
25 episodes
Thankyou for Listening! Holiday Reset
Thank you for listening!As we prepare to wrap up the first year of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta, the atWork Australia podcast team would like to thank everyone for listening, sharing our episodes on social media and continuing ...
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"People are Desperately Trying to get Food for Their Families"| Belinda from OzHarvest - Ep 024
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.For the last episode of 2025, Shaun sat down with Belinda from OzHarvest to learn more about the organisation.OzHarvest is one of Australia's leading food rescue organisations, pro...
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"We Support Women to Feel Confident" | Natalie from Dress for Success WA - Ep 023
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, host Shaun is joined by Dress for Success Western Australia CEO, Natalie.Dress for Success Western Australia is a registered charity that is part of a global movem...
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"In a 10 Year Period, I had 300 Hospital Admissions" | atWork Australia Client Natalie - Ep 022
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, atWork Australia client, Natalie, speaks openly about her challenges with diabetes.From being diagnosed as a young adult, her fears of the unknown and how this dia...
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"There’s Always Help Available" | atWork Australia Client Jackson - Ep 021
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.Today, November 19 marks International Men's Day.November is widely known as men's health awareness month with multiple initiatives such as Movember and Internat...
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"Just Communicate" | Sharon Whip, Neurodiversity Consultant - Ep 020
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, host Shaun sits down with neurodiversity expert, Sharon, from Team Cohesion to discuss neurodiversity in the workplace.After spending many years working across a v...
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"We Believe Everyone Should be Seen" | Stacey from Compass Group - Ep 019
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, host Shaun sits down with Stacey from Compass Group, who are one of Australia's largest food and support service companies. From this discussion it was clear that both at...
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"If I can do it, Anyone can" | atWork Australia Client Raymond - Ep 018
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.Todays guest is atWork Australia client, Raymond, is a proud Indigenous man who is very passionate about his work in the Aged Care industry.Raymond has worked a ...
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"I Just Needed to Make Consistent Changes" | atWork Australia Client Shane - Ep 017
Welcome back to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.Today's guest, Shane, has made remarkable changes in his life.After experiencing some challenging times throughout his life, as a coping strategy Shane reso...
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"We are all Human, we are not Perfect" | Rozy D - Ep 016
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, Shaun speaks with one of atWork Australia's incredible Job Coaches, Rozy.Throughout the episode you can hear the passion, and genuine exciteme...
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"It was war, so we left" | atWork Australia Client Bassam - Ep 015
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversation with Shaun Pianta.In this episode we are joined with atWork Australia client, Bassam. Throughout the episode, he shares his life journey, shedding light into what it is like to be a part ...
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"It is Very Easy to Help Others, but not Yourself" | Vanessa L - Ep 014
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversation with Shaun Pianta.I think we should give this episodes guest, Vanessa, a massive round of applause for her courage and vulnerability. She openly speaks about her trauma, in the hope it c...
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"He has Been Kicking Goals Ever Since" | atWork Australia Client Nick - Ep 013
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.This week we are joined with atWork Australia and NDIS client, Nick and his Dad, Peter. Our very first father and son duo!After reflecting on the episode, the st...
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"I feel like I belong" | atWork Australia Client Scott - Ep 012
Welcome to another episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.Well, what can we say about our next guest, Scott?The first thing that comes to mind is, the world would be a much better place if everyone was as kind, caring a...
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Celebrating NAIDOC Week | Cale M - Ep 011
Welcome to a special edition of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.This special episode reflects on NAIDOC week as we celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Special Episode – Meet Your Host | Shaun P - Ep 010
Welcome to the 10th edition of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta!In this special edition episode, by popular demand, you will be getting to know me, and my story! To assist in facilitating this episode, I am joined by my colleagues ...
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"Diversity in Hiring Should go Beyond the Conventional" | Jessica from TSA Group - Ep 009
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode, host Shaun speaks with Jessica about the wonderful relationship between TSA Group and atWork Australia.At the time of recording this episode TSA Group has employed...
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"That was my Wakeup call" | atWork Australia Client Dimitros - Ep 008
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In today's episode, host Shaun speaks with one of atWork Australia's clients, Dimitrios, who does not know where he would be if it was not for his Job Coach, Rozy. She changed his...
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"That was the Start of 36 Years of Addiction for Me" | atWork Australia Client Desi - Ep 007
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In today's episode, host Shaun, had the pleasure of speaking with atWork Australia client, Desi. She shares insight into her life, one of drug addiction and dependence and how getting...
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"You Don’t Realise how Strong You are Until You Have to be"| atWork Australia Client Naomi - Ep 006
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.Today's guest, Naomi is an absolute warrior. The journey she has been on, the challenges she has faced and overcome is remarkable. My first thought when chatting with Naomi was...Does...
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"The Right fit for the Right Job" | Trevor P - Ep 005
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.Here at atWork Australia, we believe that with the right support, everyone is capable of employment. Work is for everyone.In this episode we chat with Trevor, one of atWork Austral...
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"Neuro-diversity is About People not Things" | Orion Kelly - Ep 004
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.In this episode we get to meet Orion Kelly. Orion is an Author, Advocate, Actor, Youtuber, Podcaster and Keynote Speaker. Throughout the episode, he talks about how we all can create a ne...
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"Give Them a go" | atWork Australia Client Peter - Ep 003
Welcome to Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta.Wow, what a story. After 30 plus years in the workforce, no one would of blamed atWork Australia client, Peter, for wanting to put his feet up and cruise into retirement. However, that...
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“Getting People to Where They Want to be is What it is all About” | Kaylee R – Ep 002
Welcome to the second episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta. In this episode we get to meet atWork Australia's General Manager for Disability Employment Services, Kaylee. She shares some inspiring stories of how employment has c...
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"People on the Spectrum Just Learn Things Differently" | Michael Theo - Ep 001
Welcome to the very first episode of Candid Conversations with Shaun Pianta - we are so glad you are here!The podcast is hosted by atWork Australia Brand Ambassador and Paralympian, Shaun Pianta. This podcast aims to sha...
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