Leadership in Sport
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Focusing on who's impacting the world of sport & recreation. Guests on the show offer an insider's perspective include pro sports league executives, personal trainers, journalists, social media influencers and athletes
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Darren Harris - High Performance Coach and Leadership Professional
October 14, 2021 00:43 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBDarren Harris is an Aussie Rules Footy Coach and Leadership Professional who chats to us about the importance self and your values hold when striving for success as a leader in the sports industry.
Tim Van Berkel - Triathlon Champion
October 05, 2021 04:14 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBTim shares with us how he became a successful Triathlon competitor, as well as the importance of both mental and physical health in the elite sporting environment.
Kristen Penny - Netball Victoria, Melbourne Vixens and Cricket Victoria
September 22, 2021 01:02 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBKristen Penny, Marketing and commercial guru chats to Hayley about her life inside the 2020 Super Netball hub with the Melbourne Vixens, her new role at Cricket Victoria, community and board work in the sports industry!
Densign White - CEO at IMMAF and ex-Olympian
August 21, 2021 04:34 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBDensign White has had an amazing career as a three time Olympian turned sports executive. Tune in to hear about how Densign made it to the Olympics and how he then made the leap to work in the sports admin space, where he now sits as CEO of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation.
Libby Birch - AFLW athlete and Boob Armour ambassador
July 16, 2021 22:46 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBLibby Birch takes us through her journey as an elite Netballer, to premiership and All-Australian AFLW player. She also shares with us the importance of chest health in contact sport through her partnership with Boob Armour
Helping people get jobs in sport with Reuben Williams
June 09, 2021 06:01 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBReuben Williams, founder and podcast co-host of SportGrad joins Hayley Hamp to discuss his experience getting a job in sport, working for Cricket Australia and launching SportsGrad. SportsGrad is a platform for students aspiring to get jobs in the sports industry. Listen to their podcast and check out the newly launched membership subscription program!
Anna Haynes: Self-belief and the unorthodox path
May 23, 2021 17:38 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBAnna Haynes, National Events Manager at Ultimate Australia, is one of the country’s top sport administrators. Learn how Anna's unorthodox pathway into sports administration, representing Australia in two different sports, the importance of volunteers, and the passion of university students has helped fuel the sport of Ultimate on a local, national, and international level. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
The Road to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022
May 18, 2021 09:06 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBEver thought about working for a world leader in sports? Amanda Jenkins, Senior Manager - Oceania, FIBA shares her journey working in sports, from her university studies to FIBA. Amanda will highlight her successes, learnings and leadership style which make her the leader she is today, and the impact the 2022 FIBA World Cup will have on basketball and women's sport in Australia. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
Why do brands sponsor sport?
May 09, 2021 17:21 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBA global marketer with 26 years experience, episode 85 features Ricardo Fort, Founder, Sport By Fort Consulting, a consultancy firm helping investors, sponsors, rightsholders, and athletes to build the right sports partnerships. Ricardo gives insight into why brands such as VISA and Coca-Cola sponsor sport, the process of sponsoring Olympic athletes, working with the likes of the NFL, IOC and ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter, and where the future of sports marketing is heading. Music by Qu4ntu...
Northern Territory Major Events Company CEO Tim Watsford
May 02, 2021 17:20 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBEpisode 84 features Northern Territory Major Events Company CEO Tim Watsford. Tim shares his journey to becoming a CEO, biggest accomplishments and hardest challenges, leadership strategy, and how he ensures he's up to date on the latest trends to be a successful leader in the long-term. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
Head of Product - Community Workforce and Strategic Projects at Netball Australia
April 25, 2021 17:35 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBEpisode 83 features another female leader in the netball space, Georgia Clarke. Head of Product - Community Workforce and Strategic Projects at Netball Australia, Georgia shares how her past roles, leaders, and the importance of mentors have shaped her career and leadership identity. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
Red Shamrock Racing team driver, Laura Byrnes
April 18, 2021 17:09 - 24 minutes - 23 MBLaura has been competing since she was 11 years old. A first-generation racer, Laura got into the sport after hearing her local track was looking for young drivers to join and being inspired by the other junior drivers. Find out how Laura and her marketing partners (sponsors) are working together to make an impact on (and off) the race track, inspiring a generation of fearless female drivers. Red Shamrock Racing is proudly supported by Callcott and Downey Engineering, Wilshaw, Fuchs Lubricant...
West Coast Fever General Manager (Pathways and Performance)
April 11, 2021 17:13 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBEpisode 81 features Sue Gaudion, West Coast Fever General Manager (Pathways and Performance). Sue has been a specialist High Performance Coach with the Club since 2018, shares how her playing, coaching and sports administration journey has led to her new role as General Manager. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
Finding Your Purpose: Student Athlete & Rising Beach Volleyball Star Anaya Evans
April 04, 2021 17:43 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBEpisode 80 features a rising star in the Beach Volleyball ranks, Anaya Evans. Listen and learn about a young athletes move from England to play collegiate sport at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. Anaya gives insight into what it takes to be a student athlete, growing up in a football mad country, the impact of COVID-19, finding your purpose, and how fellow athletes are becoming a voice for equality in college sports.
Head of Digital Transformation at Supercars
March 28, 2021 17:47 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIn an ever-changing digital and social media landscape, Dijana Barbarich knows how to build a brand in the digital space. After spending seven years setting the digital and social strategic direction for Australia's #1 breakfast TV show, Sunrise, listen and learn how Dijana is driving the digital and social strategic direction at the Supercars as Head of Digital Transformation. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
Chief Executive Officer at Football Queensland
March 14, 2021 17:17 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBEpisode 78 features Robert Cavallucci, Chief Executive Officer at Football Queensland. Leadership in Sport podcast founder Josh van Kampen discusses Robert's progression in becoming a CEO, the impact his father has had on his career, some of the challenges he and the team at Football Queensland faced in 2020, and what it takes to succeed on and off the field in the sports industry.
Director - National Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub
March 07, 2021 17:44 - 57 minutes - 54.1 MBWe're sure you've imagined a career in sport, but have you ever imagined about a career in Singapore? Episode 77 features David Livanes, Director - National Stadium Singapore Sports Hub. David shares his story and career journey working for the FFA, NRL and AFL in Australia, before making the move to Singapore. David gives insight into how every role has helped make him the leader he is today. With over 16 years experience in the sports and entertainment industry, David's number one focus is...
Little Athletics NSW CEO Rebecca Shaw
February 28, 2021 17:09 - 43 minutes - 41.6 MBEpisode 76 features someone who's worked in arguably two of the biggest sporting codes in Australia, Australian Rules Football and Netball. Rebecca Shaw has made her mark in club land and at league level across both codes, and now is the CEO of Little Athletics NSW. Tune in and hear how Bec has made her mark in the sporting industry as a strong female leader, her decision making processes, and her top tips for a long a successful career in sports.
Brisbane Broncos CEO Paul White
February 21, 2021 16:40 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBEpisode 75 features Brisbane Broncos CEO Paul White, who will give insight into what it takes to be an NRL CEO, the importance of collaboration with sponsors, media and the Queensland community, NRL expansion, and highlights what it took to navigate the club through a turbulent 2020 season, including how he maintained fan & sponsor support.
How important is the Big Bash to Cricket?
February 14, 2021 17:05 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBEpisode 74 features Nick Cummins, General Manager BBL , Commercial and Marketing at Cricket Victoria. Listen and learn how Nick's diverse career path has shaped him into one of crickets leading sports administrators. We also discuss the importance of women's cricket, sports marketing, how cricket has been impacted by COVID-19, and the leadership qualities he's been exposed to by Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey.
Winter Warrior: From Cairns to the Winter Olympics
February 07, 2021 17:30 - 43 minutes - 40 MBEmily Rosemond made her Olympic debut as a short track speed skater at the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Learn how a young rollerblader in Cairns, hit with adversity months before the games became an Olympian, transitioning to becoming a champion cyclist, and how she shifted from elite athlete to elite professional, who today is leading Sport & Esport at the Queensland University of Technology. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsound
Sports is more of a passion than a profession
January 17, 2021 17:20 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBA career in sport has provided Marron Media Co-Founder Lara Richards the opportunity to work in the UK, Dubai, and now Perth, Western Australia. Lara will share her experiences in sports media, time at the International Cricket Council (ICC), top tips for negotiating, and how she launched her successful business Marron Media mid-pandemic. Marron Media is an international sports media agency which specialises in the representation and sale of global media rights, creation and distribution of c...
Pro Surfer Mikaela Greene: Everybody's journey is different
December 13, 2020 17:51 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBMikaela Greene shares what training and life is like as a pro surfer, her reality tv stint, family, her studies, and the importance of holding true to your values as a professional athlete.
Women Sport Australia: The lead voice on gender equity for women in sport in Australia.
December 06, 2020 16:44 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBA trailblazer in women's sport, Gen Simmons is the President of Women Sport Australia & GM Marketing & Industry Development at Gymnastics Victoria. Everything you need to know about leadership, resilience and women working in sport is here in this episode. Women Sport Australia: https://www.womensportaustralia.com.au/WISPAA: https://www.womensportaustralia.com.au/wispaa/Gymnastics Victoria: http://gymnasticsvictoria.org.au/ Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsound
Becoming a Sports CEO
November 29, 2020 17:20 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBChief Executive Officer at Cockburn Basketball Association, Tyrone Thwaites journey to becoming a Sports CEO was unique to say the least. Listen to how this strong, modern leader who started his career in radio, has turned the Cockburn Basketball Association into a thriving community club. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsound
How Important is Data & Innovation in Sport?
November 15, 2020 17:59 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBClint Vojdinoski, Director at Bullpen Media discusses how important data, innovation, and relationships are in the sports industry, and how COVID-19 will change the way we use data to create better experiences for fans, athletes and sporting organisations. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-vojdinoski/Website: www.bullpen.com.auTwitter: https://twitter.com/BullpenAUFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BullpenAU/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bullpenau/LinkedIn: https://www.linked...
The Future of Sports Media
November 08, 2020 17:14 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBWhat will the future of sports media look like? Hayley Hamp and Josh van Kampen dive into this question with Channel 10 Sports Journalist and MMM AFL Commentator Lachy Reid. Lachy shares his journey from Melbourne to Perth, the impact of COVID-19 and what the sports media industry will look like moving forward, while sharing his top tips for aspiring sports journalists and commentators. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsound
Impacting Sport Through Philanthropy
November 01, 2020 17:57 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBCourtney Henry, Head of Philanthropy for the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF), is responsible for distributing funding to sports organisations through grants programs, building the major giving program and introducing the philanthropic community to a new cause. Hayley and Josh sit down with Courtney to discuss the importance of storytelling and educating when it comes to fundraising in sport, from grass roots to the elite. And the impact COVID-19 has, and will, on the future of sports and f...
Life as a Professional Footballer: The Unique Journey of Mark Lee
October 19, 2020 06:37 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBMark Lee became a professional footballer at 16 years of age in the UK. Learn how Mark left home to begin his professional journey in a tough love environment, playing in the USA for Lynn University, debuting for Perth Glory in 2006, and becoming one of the countries leading youth coaches. Contact Mark today at www.profootballtraining.com.au This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
After the Crash - The Mental and Physical Battle
October 06, 2020 17:18 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBWhat does it take to come back from a motorcycle accident? Chris Anastasios, an ESSA accredited exercise physiologist knows exactly what it takes, having recovered from a crash that nearly took his life. Listen and learn to what Chris endured, and how it's motivated him to become one of the leading exercise physiologist's in WA. He specialises in exercise interventions to improve the functional outcome of people who have sustained an acute or sub-acute injury, suffer from chronic or degenerat...
West Coast Fever & Australian Diamonds Head Coach
September 30, 2020 05:51 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBStacey Marinkovich – recently appointed Head Coach of the Australian Diamonds has led the West Coast Fever in an unconventional 2020 to the Suncorp Super Netball finals in Queensland. Stacey gives an update from the hub, the importance of culture and mental wellbeing, and how she's looking to make her mark on the international scene whilst coaching the Australian Diamonds. This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say H...
Australian Olympian Tamsin Cook
September 27, 2020 19:48 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThe world sees the triumphs, but few people appreciate the work that goes into becoming an Olympian. Hayley Hamp and Josh van Kampen sit down with Olympian Tamsin Cook, the youngest selected swimmer on the 2016 Australian Olympic Team who swum the final leg to secure the silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay. Tamsin gives insight into her journey to the RIO games, the importance of the athlete and coach relationship, and how to manage your physical and mental wellbeing as an athlete. Thi...
Passion for sports: How Hayley Hamp is driving sports marketing
September 17, 2020 01:51 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBMeet new co-host of the Leadership in Sport podcast, Hayley Hamp, Marketing Communications Coordinator at Collingwood Football Club. Learn about her journey from Perth to Melbourne, the impact of COVID-19, how sport clubs play a role in the community, and what makes a successful digital marketing campaign. This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
I wanted to be a Wallaby
September 13, 2020 17:27 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBNathan Charles, General Manager - Pathways at Athletics West, has physically and mentally overcome adversity since he was 3 months of age. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, learn how Nathan's journey, hard work and determination helped him become an Australian Wallaby at age 25, and how he's making an impact in Sport today. To learn more about Nathan's journey, please visit nathancharles.com.au This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today. Music by Q...
Diving for joy
September 06, 2020 17:34 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBCEO of Diving WA, Steven Rose shares his journey and what it takes to become a leader and CEO, and walks us through his perseverance into securing a future for Diving in WA, including the $2 million investment by the WA Government for a high-performance dry land centre for Diving WA at HBF Stadium. This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
Meet the CEO
August 30, 2020 17:37 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBWhat’s it really like to be a CEO of a major sporting team? Perth Heat Baseball Club Chief Executive Officer Steven Nelkovksi, will walk you through the on and off field growth of the Perth Heat, and insight into his role as President of the Olympic Kingsway Sports Club, whom recently received a $4,000,000 facility upgrade.
The Future of Rugby
August 27, 2020 07:19 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBCo-Hosts of the The Rugby Wrap podcast, Mitch Hardy and Mick Collis, discuss their journey into the sports industry, the history and impact the Western Force have had on Rugby in WA, and discuss the future of Rugby in WA and Australia. This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
Advantage tennis in pandemic
August 02, 2020 17:30 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBMichael Roberts, CEO Tennis West & GM ATP Cup (Perth) has seen everything in the Sports indsutry. A career that started at the Richmond Football Club, Michael gives insight into his journey West, how tennis is adapating to the COVID-19 pandemic, what it takes to put on the ATP Cup, and the future of tennis in WA. This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
First woman to surf The Right, the 'Everest of the south coast'
July 26, 2020 17:02 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWest Australian Laura Macaulay became the first woman to successfully surf The Right, a wave many experts consider unsurfable. A journey that started in beachside community Gracetown, Laura walks us through her surfing journey, the impact of her father, and becoming a role model for women in sport. This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
Esports 101: What You Need To Know
July 19, 2020 17:20 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBWhatever your thoughts are on people who make bank on video games, there’s no denying Esports has fast become one of the largest money-making industries in the world. Jacqueline Garrett, Founder + CEO of GGWP Academy takes us behind the scenes of Esports in Australia. This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
Why Is Sports Marketing Important? [Part B]
July 05, 2020 18:08 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHarley Mitaros, Director of Przym discusses how a Sports Marketing plan for Perth Glory is developed and implemented, competing with global football brands like Mancheste United, and how important it's for athletes to own their own content. This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
Why Is Sports Marketing Important? [Part A]
July 05, 2020 17:07 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBHarley Mitaros, Director of Przym, discusses how Sports Marketing allows brands to piggyback on clubs and fans sentiments and devotions of fans towards their favourite teams and athletes, walks through Perth Glorys #FillThePark digital campaign, and what you can learn from sports documentaries like Sunderland 'Till I Die. This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
Want To Own A Racehorse?
July 02, 2020 18:41 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBFrom The Oakford Thoroughbred Farm, Ashley Mcknight CF, Trainer and Co-Host of the Fourth Not First podcast discusses working in the horse racing indsutry, the impact of COVID-19, and walks us through how to own your own racehorse!
Reinvigorating Indigenous Basketball In The Canberra Community
June 28, 2020 17:49 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBDion Devow, President of The Winnunga Warriors, has been helping local indigenous communities across Australia for over 20 years. Dion discusses the challenges of racism faced as a club and president, using sport as a vehicle for the #BlackLivesMatter movement, insight into his TEDx talk Through the eyes of a Black Australian, and how his business Darkies Designs (and major sponsor) is raising awareness of Indigenous culture on (and off) the basketball court. This podcast is brought to you by...
Mariafe Artacho del Solar 🏐World Tour
June 21, 2020 17:50 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBAustralian Olympian Mariafe Artacho del Solar, labeled a Beach Volleyball prodigy by the age of 13, speaks about her journey from Peru to Australia, the ups and downs as a professional athlete, and how the choices she made throughout high school, choosing sport over parties, led her to becoming an Olympian and a Bronze medal at the 2019 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships. Instagram mariafe_beach1 This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today....
Why Community Engagement Matters In Sport
June 18, 2020 17:11 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBFormer West Coast Eagles board member (including life membership), and inaugural chairman of the Wirrapanda Foundation, Chris Cronin, stepped up in 2020 to be President of the Mosman Park Golf Club, when the future of the club was at stake with the local council. Chris shares how his career in mining, experience on the West Coast Eagles board during the late 2000's showed the importance of engaging your community, while providing tips on how to manage the relationship with your local council....
More than a captain
June 14, 2020 17:05 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBPerth Glory captain Tash Rigby might have started her professional career later than some of her teammates, but that hasn't stopped her from leading a W-League Club while juggling a day job. Tash shares her journey from playing football in Margaret River, to learning and taking over the captaincy from someone widely regarded as Australia's best female football star, Sam Kerr.
Life in the AFL hub
June 11, 2020 17:07 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBWest Coast Eagles AFLW player and Digital & Social Media Producer Kate Orme is working her 6th season with the club, a season that saw her AFLW season cut short, and now taken her role to the AFL hub due to COVID-19. From the AFL hub on the Gold Coast, Kate shares how she started working in the sports industry, following the AFL in NSW, being branded a social media guru, and her unique journey to becoming a professional athlete. You can follow Kate on Twitter @k_orme This podcast is brought t...
Future of sport clubs post COVID-19
June 04, 2020 17:27 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWest Coast Warriors Netball Club President Trish Robinson, Karrinyup Cricket Club President James Helliwell, and WACA Board Member Christian Bauer discuss how club sport has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, how to manage expectations, and how they're being tested as a leader. This podcast is brought to you by the Perth Sports Network, join the Facebook group today. Music by Qu4ntum Sounds. Say Hi on Twitter: @qu4ntumsounds
Ocean Heroes 🏄♂️
May 28, 2020 18:20 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBSince 2016, Ocean Heroes Co-founder Sam Moyle has shared the thrill and wonder of surfing with over three thousand autistic children, enabling them to build self-belief in a supportive and fun environment. Listen to Sam's journey establishing the charity (and the impact of COVID-19), how they're providing WA families the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful ocean, and the importance of having strong board members. Interested to learn more about Ocean Heroes? Visit https://oceanheroes.com.au/ an...