Shaped by Trent Cotchin

[Watch the full episode here]At 21, Andrew Holder opened his first Revo Fitness in a 200-square-metre space in Western Australia.Today, Revo has grown into one of Australia’s largest privately owned fitness operators, with more than 70 locations nationwide, millions of visits each month and plans to reach 100 gyms by 2027.This week, Andrew joins Trent to unpack what it actually took to build it.From starting with around 20 members and no real expectation of what Revo could become, Andrew shares why listening to customers became one of his greatest business strategies, why he spent years building culture before aggressively scaling and how choosing purpose over short-term profit helped Revo navigate some of its hardest moments.Andrew also reflects on his former career as a professional cricketer for Western Australia and the surprising lesson that connects his success in sport and business: learning to let go of the outcome.They talk ambition, leadership, culture, intuition, sacrifice, family, self-doubt and the pressure that comes with building something big.And underneath it all is a question relevant far beyond business:Can you have enormous ambition without becoming consumed by the outcome?This is Andrew Holder, Shaped.This episode is powered by Microgenics, available at Chemist Warehouse.Stay up to date:If you’re interested in leadership, mindset, performance, and the conversations shaping modern culture, join our Shaped community here.

[Watch the full episode here]Renae Ingles knows what it takes to win at the highest level. But it was the setbacks that shaped her most.This week, Renae joins Trent to unpack a career that included premierships, Commonwealth Games and World Cup gold, and the setback she believes changed everything.After winning silver for Australia, Renae was dropped from the 2011 World Championship team. It forced her to get uncomfortable, change environments and rebuild, eventually fighting her way back to win the gold medals she'd spent years chasing.But this conversation goes far beyond sport.Renae opens up about perfectionism, people-pleasing, and attaching her identity to achievement; becoming a mum and returning to elite sport; raising her son Jacob following his autism diagnosis; building a marriage and family alongside Joe Ingles' NBA career; and the challenge of discovering who you are when the thing that defined you for so long is gone.It's a conversation about success, setbacks, family, identity and learning that the journey might matter more than the medal.This is Renae Ingles, Shaped.This episode is powered by Microgenics, available at Chemist Warehouse and online here. Want more from Shaped?Join The Debrief- one play, one lesson and one takeaway from each episode, delivered straight to your inbox.Sign up here shapedbytrentcotchin.com.au

[Watch the full episode here] Triple premiership player. Senior coach. Premiership assistant. List manager. Justin Leppitsch has experienced almost every side of AFL football.This week on Shaped, Trent sits down with his former Richmond coach and friend to unpack the moments that have shaped Leppitsch across football, leadership and life.From leaving home at just 17 and becoming part of Brisbane’s historic three-peat, to being sacked as Lions senior coach and rebuilding his career at Richmond, Leppitsch reflects candidly on success, failure and the lessons he’d do differently today.He shares what he learned helping develop players like Alex Rance, why coaching a premiership ultimately meant more to him than playing in one, and how those experiences continue to influence his role shaping Collingwood’s list and future.Justin also gives insight into what makes Nick Daicos exceptional, discusses the pressure facing modern AFL coaches and players, and explains why the most important part of building a successful culture is having good people in the right roles.Away from football, Justin opens up about fatherhood, raising three daughters, taking risks outside the game, and why family has ultimately changed his definition of success.A conversation about football, leadership, failure, family, and learning to back yourself.This episode is powered by Microgenics, available at Chemist Warehouse.Stay up to date:If you’re interested in leadership, mindset, performance, and the conversations shaping modern culture, join our shaped community here.

[Watch the full episode here] AFL legend Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico joins Trent on Shaped for a conversation about the moments, people and lessons that made him the man he is today.One of the most recognisable figures in Australian football, Dipper built an extraordinary career at Hawthorn, becoming a five-time premiership player, Brownlow Medallist and a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame.But this conversation goes well beyond football.Dipper opens up about his journey from a young kid with big dreams to one of the toughest competitors of his generation, and the experiences that shaped his outlook on life long after the final siren.He and Trent talk about resilience, leadership, family, success, community and the importance of learning to accept and love who you are.It’s a conversation about what happens when the accolades fade, what really matters in life, and the lessons Dipper has carried with him from football into the person he is today.In this episode:• Dipper’s journey to becoming a Hawthorn legend• The mentality behind his AFL career• Winning the Brownlow Medal and five premierships• Resilience through the highs and lows of professional sport• Leadership, teammates and the power of community• Family, love and the relationships that matter most• Life after football and redefining success• Self-acceptance and the lessons Dipper has learned along the waySubscribe to Shaped with Trent Cotchin for more conversations with athletes, leaders, founders and extraordinary people about the moments that shaped who they are.Stay up to date:If you’re interested in leadership, mindset, performance and the conversations shaping modern culture join our shaped community;https://www.shapedbytrentcotchin.com.au/ This episode is powered by Micro Genicshttps://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/shop-online/3417/microgenics#RobertDiPierdomenico #Dipper #TrentCotchin #ShapedPodcast #AFL #Hawthorn #HawthornFC #AFLPodcast #BrownlowMedal #AustralianFootball

Most people know Kamdyn McIntosh as a three-time Richmond premiership player. What they probably don't know is how close he came to never making it.In this episode of Shaped, Trent catches up with one of his closest former teammates to unpack a journey built on hard work, resilience and an unwavering commitment to the team. From growing up in country Western Australia and working seven jobs before being drafted, to earning the respect of one of the AFL's greatest teams, Kamdyn shares the moments that shaped both his career and his character.They revisit Richmond's famous culture, why role players became the backbone of a dynasty, the heartbreak of missing the 2019 Grand Final, and how that disappointment fuelled one of the biggest growth periods of his life. Kamdyn also opens up about life after football, building his construction business, and why making people feel valued has become the foundation of everything he does.It's a conversation about earning your place, handling setbacks, and understanding that sometimes your greatest contribution isn't the one everyone notices.Highlights include:Why hard work beat talent throughout Kamdyn's careerWhat Richmond's premiership culture was really built onThe lessons that came from missing the 2019 Grand FinalHow role players become the glue of successful teamsWhy making people feel valued creates stronger teams, businesses and relationshipsHow he's attacking life after football with the same mindset that got him to the AFLWhether you're part of a sporting team, running a business, or simply trying to become someone others can rely on, this episode is a reminder that showing up consistently will always outperform chasing the spotlight.If you're enjoying Shaped, remember to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Season 7 of Shaped is proudly brought to you by Microgenics NMN, available exclusively at Chemist Warehouse.Microgenics NMN contains nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), a precursor to NAD+, a coenzyme that plays an important role in supporting cellular energy production. Available in both a convenient powder and capsule format, it's designed to easily fit into your daily routine.Explore the range:Microgenics NMN 500mg Powder: Chemist WarehouseMicrogenics NMN 250mg Capsules: Chemist WarehouseAlways read the label and follow the directions for use.If you're enjoying Shaped, remember to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us continue sharing conversations that inspire growth, resilience and high performance.Follow Shaped by Trent CotchinInstagram: @shaped.bytrentcotchinTikTok: @shaped.bytrentcotchinYouTube: @shapedbytrentcotchin

For many Australians, Anthony "Kouta" Koutoufides is remembered as one of the greatest and most versatile footballers to ever play the game.But behind the spectacular marks, premierships and highlight reels is a story of heartbreak, resilience and reinvention.In this episode of Shaped, Trent Cotchin sits down with the Carlton legend to explore the moments that truly shaped his life. From growing up in Melbourne's northern suburbs as the son of Greek and Italian migrants, to becoming one of the AFL's most dominant players, Kouta shares the highs, the devastating lows, and the mindset that helped him rebuild when everything seemed to fall apart.He opens up about losing his father at just 25, the grief that nearly ended his career, the powerful advice that transformed his mindset, recovering from career-threatening injuries, leading Carlton through difficult times, life after football, family, business, community work, and what success means to him today.This is an honest conversation about purpose, resilience, leadership and making the most of the life you've been given.Highlights:How grief almost ended Anthony Koutoufides' AFL careerThe mindset shift that reignited one of football's greatest careersWhy visualisation became one of his biggest competitive advantagesThe importance of hard work over natural talentWhat leadership really looks like on and off the fieldHow he found purpose after retiring from professional sportWhy success is about making the most of your potential - not comparing yourself to othersSeason 7 of Shaped is proudly brought to you by Microgenics NMN, available exclusively at Chemist Warehouse.Microgenics NMN contains nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), a precursor to NAD+, a coenzyme that plays an important role in supporting cellular energy production. Available in both a convenient powder and capsule format, it's designed to easily fit into your daily routine.Explore the range:Microgenics NMN 500mg Powder: Chemist WarehouseMicrogenics NMN 250mg Capsules: Chemist WarehouseAlways read the label and follow the directions for use.If you're enjoying Shaped, remember to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us continue sharing conversations that inspire growth, resilience and high performance.Follow Shaped by Trent CotchinInstagram: @shaped.bytrentcotchinTikTok: @shaped.bytrentcotchinYouTube: @shapedbytrentcotchin

With the FIFA World Cup captivating the world, there's no better time to revisit one of the most iconic moments in Australian sporting history.In this special episode of Shaped, Trent Cotchin sits down with Socceroos legend John Aloisi to unpack the incredible journey behind the penalty that sent Australia to its first FIFA World Cup in 32 years.But this conversation is about far more than one unforgettable kick.John reflects on leaving Australia at just 16 years old to chase his dream in Europe, the loneliness of living overseas, the resilience it took to build a career across Belgium, Spain, Italy and England, and the mindset that allowed him to thrive under immense pressure. He also shares the leadership lessons he's learned as a coach, why culture always beats talent, and how family, trust and purpose have shaped every stage of his life.Whether you're a football fan, a coach, a leader or simply someone chasing a dream, this conversation is packed with wisdom on resilience, confidence and performing when the pressure is at its highest.If you're enjoying Shaped, remember to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us continue sharing conversations that inspire growth, resilience and high performance.Follow Shaped by Trent CotchinInstagram: @shaped.bytrentcotchinTikTok: @shaped.bytrentcotchinYouTube: @shapedbytrentcotchin

[Watch the episode here] What happens when the life everyone admires doesn't quite fit the person you really are?Former AFL player Mitch Brown joins us for one of the most honest conversations we've had on Shaped. Mitch shares his journey of coming out as bisexual after football, the anxiety he carried throughout his career, and the pressure elite athletes face to conform to expectations of masculinity.From growing up in country Victoria to navigating marriage, fatherhood, injury and identity, this episode is ultimately about honesty, with ourselves and with the people we love.A conversation about courage, authenticity, and the freedom waiting on the other side of fear.This episode was powered by Mageze. Freedom of movement. If you’re interested in leadership, mindset, performance and the conversations shaping modern culture join our shaped community;https://www.shapedbytrentcotchin.com.au/