Owen Finegan's guest appearances

Owen Finegan

Green And Gold Rugby

RugbyKO

2GB Drive with Chris O'Keefe

Tradie Avant Garde

Life's A Beach

We Not Me

Brendan Cannon

Brett McKay

Richard Graham

Tim Bailey

Chris Walker

Tim Wallace

Craig Morgan

Jamie Miller

Richard Fogarty

Sean Smith

Sarah Davis

Matt Taylor

Jay Allen

Stephen Moore

David Burns

OwlTail

Sports teams have been evaluating their effectiveness for a long time, with the singular goal of improving performance. This week, Dan and Pia are joined by former Australian rugby player Owen Finegan, to look at the way businesses and not-for-profits can use data in the same way sport has for decades.Owen played and coached professional rugby for 16 years before moving into the non-profit world, where he now sits as CEO of the Kids' Cancer Project. He took his learnings about honest – sometimes even brutal – feedback from the rugby pitch, and has adapted it to the way he leads teams, encouraging analysis combined with honesty and constructive feedback rather than criticism.LinksSquadify

Sports teams have been evaluating their effectiveness for a long time, with the singular goal of improving performance. This week, Dan and Pia are joined by former Australian rugby player <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Finegan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Owen Finegan</a>, to look at the way businesses and not-for-profits can use data in the same way sport has for decades.Owen played and coached professional rugby for 16 years before moving into the non-profit world, where he now sits as CEO of the <a href="https://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids' Cancer Project</a>. He took his learnings about honest – sometimes even brutal – feedback from the rugby pitch, and has adapted it to the way he leads teams, encouraging analysis combined with honesty and constructive feedback rather than criticism. Links<ul><li><a href="https://squadify.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squadify</a></li></ul>

What teams can learn from sport, with Owen Finegan

In this show Ash &amp; JW are joined by Owen Finegan, CEO of The Kids Cancer Project Owen is the CEO of The Kids Cancer Project and starts by taking us through his story from Tradie to CEO with Rugby being a highly influential part of that journey. Owen started out when rugby was still an amateur sport, so having a career outside of sport was essential and how Owen saw locking in a trade was the obvious choice. Rugby has been a big part of Owens life with a distinguished career as player and coach that saw him transition from amateur status to professional sportsperson. Owen earned 55 Caps for the Wallabies from 1996-2003, playing club Rugby with Randwick and is an ACT Brumbies legend. Our focus for this show is on The Kids Cancer Project and Owen talks to us about his last 6 years as CEO including how it all started on an ordinary day in the late 1980s when Col Reynolds AOM was driving his empty tourist coach past the Children’s Hospital in Camperdown, Sydney. After stopping to let two youngsters with bald heads cross the road, he parked and went into the hospital on the spur of the moment. Touched by the spirit of everyone he met that day, Col started his personal mission to help kids with cancer in any way he could. Early on, he learned the only way to improve outcomes for these children is through advances in medical research. We discuss how The Kids Cancer Project is essentially all about funding important research into Kids Cancer, with a research advisory committee providing the insights into where they can make the biggest difference and are currently supporting world leading and groundbreaking research projects with many charities and like-minded organisations. Owen tell us about some of the specifics of what The Kids Cancer Project is doing in making a difference to the lives of kids living with cancer because they can imagine what a world without suffering from cancer looks like for children and their families. Owen share their Mission - To support bold science that has the greatest chance of clinical success to improve childhood cancer treatments. Their Vision - To see a one hundred per cent survival rate for children with cancer while eradicating the harmful impacts treatment can bring. Owen shares with us that 3 children a day, 90 children are diagnosed with cancer each month in Australia. As many as 90% of kids who survive will develop one or more chronic health conditions. This September The Kids Cancer Project initiated a better way to help them with the introduction of The Better Challenge. The way to get involved is simple, run, walk or roll 90km and help raise money for cancer treatments that are kinder, gentler and more effective. You can help create a better future for kids with cancer. We close out this insightful catch up with Owen by discussing how he has brought the learning from professional sportsperson into the workplace around teamwork, ownership, contribution, strategy, ideas, innovation, new and better ways, technology, tools and valuing people. It is still a great time to support The Better Challenge and The Kids Cancer Project with a donation to help create a BETTER future for kids with cancer. Find out more: https://www.betterchallenge.org.au/t/innovativetradiesclub &amp; https://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/ Join us @ https://innovativetradies.club/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeTradies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovativetradies/ Got a question for Owen? email it to us at: connect@innovativetradies.club--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tradieavantgarde/message

In this show Ash &amp; JW are joined by Owen Finegan, CEO of The Kids Cancer Project Owen is the CEO of The Kids Cancer Project and starts by taking us through his story from Tradie to CEO with Rugby being a highly influential part of that journey. Owen started out when rugby was still an amateur sport, so having a career outside of sport was essential and how Owen saw locking in a trade was the obvious choice. Rugby has been a big part of Owens life with a distinguished career as player and coach that saw him transition from amateur status to professional sportsperson. Owen earned 55 Caps for the Wallabies from 1996-2003, playing club Rugby with Randwick and is an ACT Brumbies legend. Our focus for this show is on The Kids Cancer Project and Owen talks to us about his last 6 years as CEO including how it all started on an ordinary day in the late 1980s when Col Reynolds AOM was driving his empty tourist coach past the Children’s Hospital in Camperdown, Sydney. After stopping to let two youngsters with bald heads cross the road, he parked and went into the hospital on the spur of the moment. Touched by the spirit of everyone he met that day, Col started his personal mission to help kids with cancer in any way he could. Early on, he learned the only way to improve outcomes for these children is through advances in medical research. We discuss how The Kids Cancer Project is essentially all about funding important research into Kids Cancer, with a research advisory committee providing the insights into where they can make the biggest difference and are currently supporting world leading and groundbreaking research projects with many charities and like-minded organisations. Owen tell us about some of the specifics of what The Kids Cancer Project is doing in making a difference to the lives of kids living with cancer because they can imagine what a world without suffering from cancer looks like for children and their families. Owen share their Mission - To support bold science that has the greatest chance of clinical success to improve childhood cancer treatments. Their Vision - To see a one hundred per cent survival rate for children with cancer while eradicating the harmful impacts treatment can bring. Owen shares with us that 3 children a day, 90 children are diagnosed with cancer each month in Australia. As many as 90% of kids who survive will develop one or more chronic health conditions. This September The Kids Cancer Project initiated a better way to help them with the introduction of The Better Challenge. The way to get involved is simple, run, walk or roll 90km and help raise money for cancer treatments that are kinder, gentler and more effective. You can help create a better future for kids with cancer. We close out this insightful catch up with Owen by discussing how he has brought the learning from professional sportsperson into the workplace around teamwork, ownership, contribution, strategy, ideas, innovation, new and better ways, technology, tools and valuing people. It is still a great time to support The Better Challenge and The Kids Cancer Project with a donation to help create a BETTER future for kids with cancer. Find out more: <a href="https://www.betterchallenge.org.au/t/innovativetradiesclub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterchallenge.org.au/t/innovativetradiesclub</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/</a> Join us @ https://innovativetradies.club/ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeTradies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeTradies</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovativetradies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovativetradies/</a> Got a question for Owen? email it to us at: <a href="mailto:connect@innovativetradie">connect@innovativetradies.club</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/tradieavantgarde/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/tradieavantgarde/message</a>

Tradie Avant Garde - Tips & Tricks - The Kids Cancer Project with Owen Finegan

This week, Hoppo takes a deep dive into the amazing rugby union career of Owen Finegan. Later on, Harries makes his beach banter debut and we hear from the fans in the mailbag.For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at https://www.lifesabeach.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Hoppo takes a deep dive into the amazing rugby union career of Owen Finegan. Later on, Harries makes his beach banter debut and we hear from the fans in the mailbag.For all things Life's a Beach, visit our site at <a href="https://www.lifesabeach.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lifesabeach.co/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifesabeachau/?hl=en</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep 29- Owen Finegan and Harries Beach Banter Debut

From player to coach, Owen Finegan, our guest this week, has lived and breathed rugby from an early age. In this episode, we chat about his career and get his opinions on Australian rugby today. We start by asking Owen about his significant work as the CEO for the Kids’ Cancer Project, which funds childhood cancer research and looks for better ways to treat our kids. We then dive into his career and how he went from working as an electrician to being a professional rugby player. Delving into his career highlights, including being a foundation Brumbies player, Owen talks about the magical experience of playing for the Wallabies in Ireland at the 1999 World Cup finals — an event in which 45 of his Irish cousins were in attendance. We explore his ties with Randwick Rugby, the club that he played for before joining the Brumbies and which he coached from 2017-2018. Owen highlights the importance of junior clubs in building a rugby community and how the Randwick junior program is supported by local businesses. After talking about his role at the Rugby Club Foundation, we ask Owen what he would do if he was in charge of Rugby Australia and about his tenure playing rugby in the UK. Throughout our conversation, Owen points to a need to support grassroots rugby and to focus on the local, tribal side of rugby. Near the end of the episode, Owen gives advice to aspiring players and leaves listeners with a key message; that he sees a passion for rugby everywhere that he looks. While the game is going through an uncertain time, it’s not going anywhere. Key Points From This Episode:Owen’s role within the Kids’ Cancer Project and how they’ve recently raised funds.Owen talks about his rugby career and how he became a foundational Brumbies player.What it was like to be a Brumbies player at the time when Rod Mcqueen was the coach.The highlights of Owen’s rugby career; from electrician to team captain. The setbacks and medical problems that put Owen on the sideline. Traveling to Ireland and scoring a winning try at the 1999 Rugby World Cup.Owen’s early start at Randwick Rugby and his contribution to grassroots rugby. Why junior rugby programs are vital in fostering next-generation rugby.How Randwick has grown its women’s rugby program.How the Rugby Club Foundation has been developing New South Wales rugby. What Owen would do if he was in charge of Rugby Australia. The challenges facing Australian rugby, particularly at a grassroots level.Why, at its essence, rugby is a game about tribalism.Why Owen loves Michael Hooper; he wants to play for his country.Comparing the current uncertain rugby environment with Owen’s era. Owen’s experience playing northern hemisphere rugby in the UK.Why rugby might be thriving more in England than it is in Australia. Hear Owen’s advice for up and coming players; it takes sacrifices.How seeing such passion for rugby means that Owen doesn’t worry about the game’s future. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The Kids’ Cancer ProjectCoogee SeahorsesRandwick RugbyThe Rugby Club FoundationSydney Junior Rugby UnionNSW Country Rugby UnionRugby AustraliaLeicester Tigers

From player to coach, Owen Finegan, our guest this week, has lived and breathed rugby from an early age. In this episode, we chat about his career and get his opinions on Australian rugby today. We start by asking Owen about his significant work as the CEO for the Kids’ Cancer Project, which funds childhood cancer research and looks for better ways to treat our kids. We then dive into his career and how he went from working as an electrician to being a professional rugby player. Delving into his career highlights, including being a foundation Brumbies player, Owen talks about the magical experience of playing for the Wallabies in Ireland at the 1999 World Cup finals — an event in which 45 of his Irish cousins were in attendance. We explore his ties with Randwick Rugby, the club that he played for before joining the Brumbies and which he coached from 2017-2018. Owen highlights the importance of junior clubs in building a rugby community and how the Randwick junior program is supported by local businesses. After talking about his role at the Rugby Club Foundation, we ask Owen what he would do if he was in charge of Rugby Australia and about his tenure playing rugby in the UK. Throughout our conversation, Owen points to a need to support grassroots rugby and to focus on the local, tribal side of rugby. Near the end of the episode, Owen gives advice to aspiring players and leaves listeners with a key message; that he sees a passion for rugby everywhere that he looks. While the game is going through an uncertain time, it’s not going anywhere. Key Points From This Episode:<ul><li>Owen’s role within the Kids’ Cancer Project and how they’ve recently raised funds.</li><li>Owen talks about his rugby career and how he became a foundational Brumbies player.</li><li>What it was like to be a Brumbies player at the time when Rod Mcqueen was the coach.</li><li>The highlights of Owen’s rugby career; from electrician to team captain. </li><li>The setbacks and medical problems that put Owen on the sideline. </li><li>Traveling to Ireland and scoring a winning try at the 1999 Rugby World Cup.</li><li>Owen’s early start at Randwick Rugby and his contribution to grassroots rugby. </li><li>Why junior rugby programs are vital in fostering next-generation rugby.</li><li>How Randwick has grown its women’s rugby program.</li><li>How the Rugby Club Foundation has been developing New South Wales rugby. </li><li>What Owen would do if he was in charge of Rugby Australia. </li><li>The challenges facing Australian rugby, particularly at a grassroots level.</li><li>Why, at its essence, rugby is a game about tribalism.</li><li>Why Owen loves Michael Hooper; he wants to play for his country.</li><li>Comparing the current uncertain rugby environment with Owen’s era. </li><li>Owen’s experience playing northern hemisphere rugby in the UK.</li><li>Why rugby might be thriving more in England than it is in Australia. </li><li>Hear Owen’s advice for up and coming players; it takes sacrifices.</li><li>How seeing such passion for rugby means that Owen doesn’t worry about the game’s future. </li></ul>Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:<a href="https://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kids’ Cancer Project</a><a href="https://www.coogeerugby.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coogee Seahorses</a><a href="https://randwickrugby.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Randwick Rugby</a><a href="https://www.rugbyclub.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Rugby Club Foundation</a><a href="https://www.sjru.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sydney Junior Rugby Union</a><a href="https://nswcountryrugby.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NSW Country Rugby Union</a><a href="https://australia.rugby/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rugby Australia</a><a href="https://www.leicestertigers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leicester Tigers</a>

Owen Finegan - Melon Not a Lemon

We're lucky enough to once again have one of HSBC's Ambassadors, and another Wallaby legend, in Owen Finegan on the show. And this show is alllllll Melon! This one's so big I've bumbed the GAGR regulars. We chat about his career with the Wallabies, and some of those famous Bledisloe moments. We discuss his take on the Wallabies' performance in Sydney and our chances this weekend in Auckland. And just when you think we're all 'rugbied' out we turn our attention to the NRC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're lucky enough to once again have one of HSBC's Ambassadors, and another Wallaby legend, in Owen Finegan on the show. And this show is alllllll Melon! This one's so big I've bumbed the GAGR regulars. We chat about his career with the Wallabies, and some of those famous Bledisloe moments. We discuss his take on the Wallabies' performance in Sydney and our chances this weekend in Auckland. And just when you think we're all 'rugbied' out we turn our attention to the NRC.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.