The Power of Willingness Over Capability with Peter Baines

What we are willing to do is more important than what we are capable of.

In this Cuppa episode, Luke Cook sits down with renowned humanitarian, crisis leader, and endurance athlete Peter Baines, to explore the mindset shift we all need – from focusing on what we can do to what we’re willing to do.

From the forensic labs of the NSW Police to the disaster zones of the Boxing Day tsunami, Peter’s journey has taken him to the heart of crisis and compassion. Most recently, he completed an extraordinary 1400km run across Thailand in just 26 days – a feat of resilience to mark 20 years of service through his charity, Hands Across the Water.

When: 29 May 2025

Together, we’ll unpack:

• Why stepping into discomfort is the only path to real growth.
• How organisations and individuals limit progress by avoiding risk.
• Stories from the road that will challenge what you think you're capable of.

Whether you’re leading a team, navigating personal challenges, or just need a mindset reset, this conversation will move you to rethink what’s possible – and why the hardest paths often lead to the richest rewards.

3 powerful takeaways:

• Your willingness matters more than your capability
• Some things are meant to be hard – and that’s okay
• Growth lives on the other side of comfort

Join us for a session that’s equal parts inspiring, raw, and action-driven. One that might just change the way you show up in the world.