This Sunshine Coast Story Will Change How You See Your Own Life | Clancy Collins - EP136

2025-11-19

Clancy Collins is a Sunshine Coast electrician-turned-business owner whose life took an unimaginable turn when his wife Alex received a cancer diagnosis while pregnant. From childhood on a remote cattle property to building CDC Electrical from the ground up, Clancy’s story is grounded, raw, and deeply human. His perspectives on courage, helplessness, resilience, and what it means to show up for the people you love will stop you in your tracks. Clancy’s recount of navigating Alex’s chemotherapy, major surgery, parenting two young kids, and keeping a busine...

His perspectives on courage, helplessness, resilience, and what it means to show up for the people you love will stop you in your tracks. Clancy’s recount of navigating Alex’s chemotherapy, major surgery, parenting two young kids, and keeping a business alive all at once is both heartbreaking and profoundly inspiring.

In this episode, you’ll learn how Clancy reframed fear into action, why “taking the leap” is now his life philosophy, and how, quoting Clancy, “anyone can do anything if you just have a go.” His story will leave you thinking differently about success, balance, and what truly matters.

Get in touch with Clancy at CDC Eletrical - https://cdcelec.com.au

Clancy’s Quick Fire Answers

What does success mean to you?

"Having more time and creating more opportunity for my kids."

What does happiness mean to you?

"I’m happy every day, happiness is spending time with the kids and doing what we actually want to do."

What’s your normal morning routine these days?

"Up at 4am, exercise, get organised, breakfast with the kids, then into work."

What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see?

"Have a go. Don’t stress the little things."

Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show?

“Joe, strong guy, inspiring story, someone who’s also been touched by cancer."