Inspired by Yarra
Rev Paul Joy
Inspired by Yarra is a podcast series of conversations with our Yarra Old Grammarians (YOGs) who recall funny, compelling, informative and inspiring stories. Hosted by the Yarra Valley Grammar School Chaplain Paul Joy, guests share some of their fondest memories of their time at Yarra and how that has helped establish their lives, their families and their careers to this day.
Episodes
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Jun 22, 2020 • 55min
053 - IBY Chris Chmiel (YOG 2000)
Episode 53: Chris Chmiel (YOG 2000) - Squadron Leader, Australian Airforce
"Teachers at Yarra take pride in what they do. They are invested in it."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jun 9, 2020 • 56min
052 - IBY Georgia Rogers (YOG 2015)
Episode 52: Georgia Rogers (YOG 2015) - Exercise Sports Scientist
"One key thing I took away from school is that your ATAR is not the be all and end all. That does not equal success - it's finding what makes you happy."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
May 25, 2020 • 55min
051 - IBY Jason Mattingley (YOG 1982)
Episode 51: Professor Jason Mattingley (YOG 1982) - Foundation Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Queensland
"The freedom to roam at Yarra was terrific. I enjoyed the open space."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
May 8, 2020 • 45min
050 - IBY Stephanie Pannach (nee Pottage) (YOG 2002)
Episode 50: Stephanie Pannach (nee Pottage) (YOG 2002) - Teacher
"I was inspired by Yarra as a whole - by its ethos and spirit"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Apr 27, 2020 • 1h 1min
049 - IBY David Robb (YOG 1971)
Episode 49: David Robb (YOG 1971) - International Executive
"There was a team ethos at Yarra and it was enjoyable to be part of that."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Apr 14, 2020 • 56min
048 - IBY Dwight Hodge (YOG 1994)
Episode 48: Dwight Hodge (YOG 1994) - Leadership Coach and Facilitator
"I love the idea that failure is just feedback and all feedback helps you make better choices."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Mar 30, 2020 • 47min
047 - IBY Professor David Jamieson (YOG 1975)
Episode 47: Professor David Jamieson (YOG 1975) - Professor of Physics, University of Melbourne
"Teachers at School became formative influencers in my Yarra experience."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Mar 17, 2020 • 1h 2min
046 - IBY Mark Garrett (YOG 1980)
Episode 46: Mark Garrett (YOG 1980) - CEO & Chairman
"I have fond memories of my whole time at Yarra"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast .
Mar 2, 2020 • 46min
045 - IBY Nikki Carroll (YOG 1996)
Episode 45: Nikki Carroll (YOG 1996) - General Counsel, Impact Investment Group
"There's nothing you can't achieve if you aim for it - Yarra taught me that."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Feb 17, 2020 • 33min
044 - IBY Matt Crawley (YOG 1989)
Episode 44: Matt Crawley (YOG 1989) - Development Manager, AFL NSW ACT
"Yarra set me up to tackle life and to have confidence."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
