The SportsGrad Podcast

Hello friends!Not sure how to reach out to someone?Don't know WHO to reach out to or WHAT to say when you see them?Meeting new people to help your career doesn't need to be daunting.Today we go through 5 ways you can network inside the SportsGrad Community, without breaking a sweat!So if you find networking anxiety inducing, we prescribe you a large dose of episode #190.*Register for our Brisbane meetup: https://bit.ly/3avXIGU*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello friends!From the Super Bowl, to the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, A-League Champions & even job interview advice from Hamish McLachlan, the past year really had it all.Today we count down our top 5 favourite pods from the last 12 months.It was no easy task to pick from 88 episodes and 43 guests, so tune in to hear our favourites (plus a few honourable mentions)!*Register for our Brisbane meetup: https://bit.ly/3avXIGU*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello friends!Fact: The most important part of attending a networking event is the follow-up.But the good news is the hard part is done!Now, all that's left to do is to follow up the loose ends and the final part of our 'How to network' series is here to show you exactly what you should be doing.If we'll be seeing you at one of our upcoming industry meet-ups, this one is a must-listen.*Register for our industry meet-ups!Melbourne: https://bit.ly/3a0vZhfSydney: https://bit.ly/3NGCQe9Brisbane: https://bit.ly/3avXIGU*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello friends!Kelly Ryan is one of the very few female CEOs in Australian sport.This week we learnt about her journey to the top and what it takes to be a CEO.Prior to joining Netball Australia, Kelly spent 15 years in the sports industry and was a foundation Executive Manager of the Gold Coast Suns Football Club.Kelly’s resume in sport is one of the best in the country and she is paving the way for women and girls who dream of being a key player in the Australian sporting landscape. We hope you enjoy this chat with Kelly just as much as we did!We cover:How she left 50 voicemails for the Western Bulldogs before being granted an interview with the promise there were no jobs available and then receiving two offersThe importance of confidence and ambitionHer own University experience and how it let to her position at Netball AustraliaWhat a future CEO looks like at UniversityThe impact she made upon starting at Netball AustraliaWhat it’s like being one of the few female CEO’s in Australian SportWhat advice she would give her 20 year old self*Register for our industry meet-ups!Melbourne: https://bit.ly/3a0vZhfSydney: https://bit.ly/3NGCQe9Brisbane: https://bit.ly/3avXIGU*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello friends!So, what are the no no’s of networking in person?Well, there’s a few, and part three of our ‘How to network’ series is here to tell you what to avoid at a networking event.If we’ll be seeing you next week tune in to make sure you, and everyone else, leave our meet-ups feeling 10/10.*Register for our industry meet-ups!Melbourne: https://bit.ly/3a0vZhfSydney: https://bit.ly/3NGCQe9Brisbane: https://bit.ly/3avXIGU*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello friends!Picture this: you’re running on the pitch with the Socceroos after they’ve just won a penalty shoot-out to make the FIFA World Cup. For most of us, we can only dream. For Sam Hickson, this was his reality.When Sam accepted his role at Football Australia, he never expected to get the call up for the knock-out qualifiers in Qatar.But after an impressive start to his time as an Event Coordinator, Sam’s boss asked if he’d fancy helping out in the Socceroo’s camp.Next minute, this football fanatic is living out his boyhood dream - just 3 years out of uni!!! To hear all about what it’s like to achieve your dream in sport and how Sam got this job, tune in for one of our most feel-good pods yet.We cover:How Sam landed his job at Football AustraliaHow he got the call-up to help out in DohaWhat type of roles he had within the Socerroo’s Qualifying campThe minutes and hours that followed qualifying for the World CupWhat it’s like to achieve your career dream in your first few years in the industryWhat the next few years look like working for Football Australia with the upcoming 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand*Register for our industry meet-ups!Melbourne: https://bit.ly/3a0vZhfSydney: https://bit.ly/3NGCQe9Brisbane: https://bit.ly/3avXIGU*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello friends!'Hey siri: How do I network without being awkward af?' Part two of our 'How to network' series is all about what to do to get the most out of an event.If you've registered for our meetups, make sure you tune in to this episode so you leave feeling goooood.* Register for our industry meet-ups!Adelaide: https://bit.ly/3N27U8fMelbourne: https://bit.ly/3a0vZhfSydney: https://bit.ly/3NGCQe9Brisbane: https://bit.ly/3avXIGU*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello friends! Do you need a bit of hands-on help with your career? If you’re not sure what to do next, your mindset isn’t quite right, or your applications need work, tune in as Reuben career coaches one of our SportsGrad members on air. Inside you’ll hear how Reuben works through with Clayton Henderson on:Understanding the fundamental skills in his experienceTransferring skills across sports and industriesHow to sell yourself in an interviewHow to sell yourself on your resume and cover letterWhy you should always apply for the job even if you’re only 70% qualified Grad a pen, we’re going deep into the nitty gritty of career development and job hunting.*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello friends!Feel like a nervous wreck at the thought of networking?Don't worry, we've got the perfect antidote:Introducing our four-part podcast series on the ins and outs of networking!First up: Everything you should be doing in the lead up to attending a meet-up.We know how scary networking can seem, especially when you’re face to face. But trust us, if you put in a little bit of work beforehand, you’ll save yourself a whole lot of stress. Dare we say... you might even end up enjoying yourself.*Register for our industry meet-ups!Adelaide: https://bit.ly/3N27U8fMelbourne: https://bit.ly/3a0vZhfSydney: https://bit.ly/3NGCQe9Brisbane: https://bit.ly/3avXIGU*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Nathan, in the last 18 months he’s gone from working at his local gym, to the VFL, to the AFL and now, just 3 months into the job, he’s helped Western United FC to their maiden A-League Championship!He tells us all about his experience in the Commercial team at WUFC, what it’s like working in the lead-up to a grand final, plus all the details on how he landed these dream jobs.Plus, he’s also our very first SportsGrad Member!!! We expand on his journey, how he’s ended up in the West and even the roadblocks that have stood in his way.We absolutely loved this chat with member #001 and know that if you’re still searching for your dream job, you will too. For more on Nathan, tune into episode #181!We cover:The INs and OUTs of working at the A-League Grand FinalThe lead-up to the game and everything involvedHow he landed the job at Western United and what the interview process was likeA breakdown of his early experience - working at a gym and for the AFLWhy he’s staying involved in the SportsGrad Community after landing a job in sport*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.