<p>This week I’m joined by former Essendon Football Club captain <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dysonheppell/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Dyson Heppell</strong></a>, a man whose career has been defined not just by his talent on the field but by his resilience off it.</p><br><p>We dive deep into Dyson’s incredible journey through the highs and lows of AFL, from debuting as a rising star to leading his team through one of the toughest scandals in Australian sport. Dyson opens up about the mindset, leadership and self-awareness it took to stay grounded through years of scrutiny and challenge.</p><br><p>Now stepping into life beyond the game, Dyson shares what’s next for him, including his passion project <a href="https://haychthelabel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Haych the Label</strong></a>, a clothing brand built around purpose, sustainability and positive impact.</p><br><p>This conversation is packed with lessons in <strong>resilience, identity and redefining success</strong> beyond external achievements.</p><br><p>🎧 <strong>Listen now to hear us talk about:</strong></p><ul><li>How Dyson stayed mentally strong through the Essendon saga</li><li>The leadership lessons that shaped his career</li><li>Rebuilding identity and purpose after professional sport</li><li>The creation and vision behind Haych the Label</li><li>How mindfulness and gratitude play a role in his everyday life</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Dyson</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dysonheppell/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://haychthelabel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website - HAYCH THE LABEL</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>—</p><br><p>Send me a DM on Instagram saying <strong>"I wanna join the club"</strong> to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :)</p><br><p><strong><em>1% Good Club</em> Book!!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Good Human Factory</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/46ve1i2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p><p><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booktopia</a></p><br><p><strong>Cooper's Socials</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/6361d2544a7b800011353297/shows/6225fae2118c5487cf94dff4/episodes/689af1db2dbca7f669c56597#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><br><p><strong>The Good Human Factory Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/goodhumanmerch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Merch – Use code PODCAST for 25% OFF</a></p><p><a href="https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Workshop Enquiry</a></p><p>THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Good Humans with Cooper Chapman

The Good Human Factory

#227 Dyson Heppell — Resilience, Leadership and Life Beyond the AFL

NOV 27, 202560 MIN
Good Humans with Cooper Chapman

#227 Dyson Heppell — Resilience, Leadership and Life Beyond the AFL

NOV 27, 202560 MIN

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<p>This week I’m joined by former Essendon Football Club captain <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dysonheppell/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Dyson Heppell</strong></a>, a man whose career has been defined not just by his talent on the field but by his resilience off it.</p><br><p>We dive deep into Dyson’s incredible journey through the highs and lows of AFL, from debuting as a rising star to leading his team through one of the toughest scandals in Australian sport. Dyson opens up about the mindset, leadership and self-awareness it took to stay grounded through years of scrutiny and challenge.</p><br><p>Now stepping into life beyond the game, Dyson shares what’s next for him, including his passion project <a href="https://haychthelabel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Haych the Label</strong></a>, a clothing brand built around purpose, sustainability and positive impact.</p><br><p>This conversation is packed with lessons in <strong>resilience, identity and redefining success</strong> beyond external achievements.</p><br><p>🎧 <strong>Listen now to hear us talk about:</strong></p><ul><li>How Dyson stayed mentally strong through the Essendon saga</li><li>The leadership lessons that shaped his career</li><li>Rebuilding identity and purpose after professional sport</li><li>The creation and vision behind Haych the Label</li><li>How mindfulness and gratitude play a role in his everyday life</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Dyson</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dysonheppell/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://haychthelabel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website - HAYCH THE LABEL</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>—</p><br><p>Send me a DM on Instagram saying <strong>"I wanna join the club"</strong> to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :)</p><br><p><strong><em>1% Good Club</em> Book!!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Good Human Factory</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/46ve1i2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p><p><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booktopia</a></p><br><p><strong>Cooper's Socials</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/6361d2544a7b800011353297/shows/6225fae2118c5487cf94dff4/episodes/689af1db2dbca7f669c56597#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><br><p><strong>The Good Human Factory Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/goodhumanmerch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Merch – Use code PODCAST for 25% OFF</a></p><p><a href="https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Workshop Enquiry</a></p><p>THE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>