This week on #ChatsWithPav, Pav is joined by his former player manager Craig Kelly.Better known as “Ned” in the footy &amp; management landscape, Ned enjoyed a successful AFL career at the Collingwood Football Club from 1989 – 1996, playing 123 games including the 1990 Premiership. Known for his hard scrappy playing style who was often tasked with defending star key forwards such as Jason Dunstall &amp; Gary Ablett Senior.In 1996, Ned created Elite Sports Properties and the AFL Pro Squad to rival the Famous Club 10 founded by Ricky Nixon. This was the beginning of a career in talent management for over 20 years. Kelly’s off-field presence is arguably greater than his playing career. He transformed his passion for business and marketing into the sports administration giant TLA Worldwide a leading athlete representation, event management, and sports marketing group. More than 250 of the AFL’s 800 players are in the TLA stable.The pair discuss Ned’s transition from hard-nosed defender to leading sports agent, the 24/7 role of talent agents, the extreme art of negotiation, effective forms of communication and operating/navigating in a social media-driven society.

This week on #ChatsWithPav, Pav is joined by his former player manager Craig Kelly. Better known as “Ned” in the footy &amp; management landscape, Ned enjoyed a successful AFL career at the Collingwood Football Club from 1989 – 1996, playing 123 games including the 1990 Premiership. Known for his hard scrappy playing style who was often tasked with defending star key forwards such as Jason Dunstall &amp; Gary Ablett Senior. In 1996, Ned created Elite Sports Properties and the AFL Pro Squad to rival the Famous Club 10 founded by Ricky Nixon. This was the beginning of a career in talent management for over 20 years. Kelly’s off-field presence is arguably greater than his playing career. He transformed his passion for business and marketing into the sports administration giant TLA Worldwide a leading athlete representation, event management, and sports marketing group. More than 250 of the AFL’s 800 players are in the TLA stable. The pair discuss Ned’s transition from hard-nosed defender to leading sports agent, the 24/7 role of talent agents, the extreme art of negotiation, effective forms of communication and operating/navigating in a social media-driven society.

#80 - AFL player manager Craig "Ned" Kelly on the evolution of the agent, social media, and shrewd negotiations.

Cameron Schwab

On the latest #ChatsWithPav, Pav is joined by Cameron Schwab.After cutting his teeth as a recruiter at the Melbourne Football Club when the Demons made the finals for the first time in 23 years, Cameron Schwab was appointed CEO of the famous Richmond Football Club at age 24, the youngest in the history of the game.For most of the next 25 years, he was CEO of Richmond, Melbourne and Fremantle, when those clubs were at their lowest ebb, both on and off the field. He is the second longest serving CEO in the modern game.Cameron is now a CEO, leadership coach and strategist. He works with CEOs and emerging leaders to achieve high levels of trust – personally, culturally, strategically and organisationally – as the basis of high performance. He is a legacy-focused leader who has bounced back from setbacks, taking on the sport’s most challenging leadership roles.Cameron holds an MBA and Master of Marketing from the Melbourne Business School. He has also completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at the Harvard Business School and is a Vincent Fairfax Fellow of the Centre of Ethical Leadership at University of Melbourne. He received his Coaching Certification from the Columbia Business School in New York. Cameron is also an artist and illustrator, studying Fine Art at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

On the latest #ChatsWithPav, Pav is joined by Cameron Schwab. After cutting his teeth as a recruiter at the Melbourne Football Club when the Demons made the finals for the first time in 23 years, Cameron Schwab was appointed CEO of the famous Richmond Football Club at age 24, the youngest in the history of the game. For most of the next 25 years, he was CEO of Richmond, Melbourne and Fremantle, when those clubs were at their lowest ebb, both on and off the field. He is the second longest serving CEO in the modern game. Cameron is now a CEO, leadership coach and strategist. He works with CEOs and emerging leaders to achieve high levels of trust – personally, culturally, strategically and organisationally – as the basis of high performance. He is a legacy-focused leader who has bounced back from setbacks, taking on the sport’s most challenging leadership roles. Cameron holds an MBA and Master of Marketing from the Melbourne Business School. He has also completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at the Harvard Business School and is a Vincent Fairfax Fellow of the Centre of Ethical Leadership at University of Melbourne. He received his Coaching Certification from the Columbia Business School in New York. Cameron is also an artist and illustrator, studying Fine Art at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

#79 - Youngest AFL CEO Cameron Schwab on Leadership & Strategy

Rabia Siddique

History making international humanitarian lawyer, retired British Army senior officer, former war crimes and terrorism prosecutor and hostage survivor. Rabia Siddique joins Pickstar Co-founder Matthew Pavlich to talk about her extraordinary life journey to date.Rabia’s mission is simple. Inspire, empower and transform!She has undertaken humanitarian aid work in Asia, South America, Europe and the Middle East, for which she was decorated by Queen Elizabeth II.Rabia’s best selling memoir “Equal Justice: My Journey as a Woman, a Soldier and a Muslim” was published in 2013 and made international news and saw the floodgates open for many similar cases. Rabia is now a multi award winning story teller, inspirational speaker, leadership consultant, media commentator and human rights advocate. Peace and the sustainability of our planet is what drives her.Her unique story of courage, strength &amp; grit is a vehicle for shining a light on issues relating to resilience, authentic &amp; ethical leadership, equality &amp; diversity. Looking for an empowering guest speaker for International Women’s Day? https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/7209/rabia-siddique Chats with Pav is produced by Pickstar. PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 2000 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget.  https://pickstar.pro/au #InternationalWomensDay#RabiaSiddique

History making international humanitarian lawyer, retired British Army senior officer, former war crimes and terrorism prosecutor and hostage survivor. Rabia Siddique joins Pickstar Co-founder Matthew Pavlich to talk about her extraordinary life journey to date. Rabia’s mission is simple. Inspire, empower and transform! She has undertaken humanitarian aid work in Asia, South America, Europe and the Middle East, for which she was decorated by Queen Elizabeth II. Rabia’s best selling memoir “Equal Justice: My Journey as a Woman, a Soldier and a Muslim” was published in 2013 and made international news and saw the floodgates open for many similar cases. Rabia is now a multi award winning story teller, inspirational speaker, leadership consultant, media commentator and human rights advocate. Peace and the sustainability of our planet is what drives her. Her unique story of courage, strength &amp; grit is a vehicle for shining a light on issues relating to resilience, authentic &amp; ethical leadership, equality &amp; diversity. Looking for an empowering guest speaker for International Women’s Day? <a href="https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/7209/rabia-siddique" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/7209/rabia-siddique</a> Chats with Pav is produced by Pickstar. PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 2000 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="https://pickstar.pro/au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pickstar.pro/au</a> #InternationalWomensDay#RabiaSiddique

#78 - Rabia Siddique

On the 1st #ChatswithPav of 2022, Pav sits down with fellow Channel 9 team member Scherri-Lee Biggs. With her energetic and enthusiastic approach, Scherri-Lee is a fresh and friendly face across the Australian media landscape. She credits her relaxed and friendly approach to her childhood, growing up on the beaches of Perth.Scherri-Lee talks about immigrating from South Africa when she was 8, transitioning into modelling where she has represented dozens of high profile brands such as Calvin Klein, Nike, Aurelio Costarella, David Jones, Myer, Wittner, Mossman, Maurice Meade and Ae’lkemi.After being crowned Miss Universe Australia in 2011, Scherri-Lee explored her passion in the TV and radio sectors, with her vibrant and down-to-earth nature has earned her a regular place in the Australian media landscape.https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/6995/scherri-lee-biggshttps://pickstar.pro/au

On the 1st #ChatswithPav of 2022, Pav sits down with fellow Channel 9 team member Scherri-Lee Biggs. With her energetic and enthusiastic approach, Scherri-Lee is a fresh and friendly face across the Australian media landscape. She credits her relaxed and friendly approach to her childhood, growing up on the beaches of Perth. Scherri-Lee talks about immigrating from South Africa when she was 8, transitioning into modelling where she has represented dozens of high profile brands such as Calvin Klein, Nike, Aurelio Costarella, David Jones, Myer, Wittner, Mossman, Maurice Meade and Ae’lkemi. After being crowned Miss Universe Australia in 2011, Scherri-Lee explored her passion in the TV and radio sectors, with her vibrant and down-to-earth nature has earned her a regular place in the Australian media landscape. <a href="https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/6995/scherri-lee-biggshttps://pickstar.pro/au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/6995/scherri-lee-biggshttps://pickstar.pro/au</a>

#77 - Scherri-Lee Biggs

On the latest episode of #ChatsWithPav, Pickstar's Matthew Pavlich is joined by Channel 9 Journalist Tracy Vo. Tracy, who has been part of the Nine News team since 2007, is the weekend news presenter for Nine News Perth. She is also a senior reporter in the newsroom who has reported on some of the largest news stories over the past 15 years. A pioneer in changing the perception of gender &amp; racial barriers, Tracy speaks about her cultural upbringing which has taken her all over the globe. In 2014, Tracy became a published author, telling her family's story in Small Bamboo.The pair discuss the future in the hope of living in a diverse and culturally rich nation with complete harmony.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.What do you need? Whether it is star power at an event, a brand boost, social influence or a special experience, Pickstar brings your star idea to life.https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/5573/tracy-vo

On the latest episode of #ChatsWithPav, Pickstar's Matthew Pavlich is joined by Channel 9 Journalist Tracy Vo. Tracy, who has been part of the Nine News team since 2007, is the weekend news presenter for Nine News Perth. She is also a senior reporter in the newsroom who has reported on some of the largest news stories over the past 15 years. A pioneer in changing the perception of gender &amp; racial barriers, Tracy speaks about her cultural upbringing which has taken her all over the globe. In 2014, Tracy became a published author, telling her family's story in Small Bamboo. The pair discuss the future in the hope of living in a diverse and culturally rich nation with complete harmony. PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. What do you need? Whether it is star power at an event, a brand boost, social influence or a special experience, Pickstar brings your star idea to life. <a href="https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/5573/tracy-vo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/5573/tracy-vo</a>

#76 - Tracy Vo

Tim Ross

This week Pickstar Co-Founder Matthew Pavlich has a yarn with Tim Ross. A comedian, architecture enthusiast and design nerd. He may be best known for his work on TV and radio (at different times hosting both the number one breakfast and drive shows in Sydney) but Tim has also always had a passion for architecture &amp; design.Ross began his career performing stand-up comedy as part of the comedy duo Merrick and Rosso with Merrick Watts. Transitioning to his passion from the stage &amp; radio studio to architecture &amp; design where he was written for various publications including Real Living, Habitus, The Saturday Paper, The Smith Journal, QANTAS magazine and The Guardian. In 2017, Tim launched his second book, The Rumpus Room, capturing nostalgic short stories about life in Australia’s suburbs in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. The Rumpus Room is now in its third print run.https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/10308/tim-ross

This week Pickstar Co-Founder Matthew Pavlich has a yarn with Tim Ross. A comedian, architecture enthusiast and design nerd. He may be best known for his work on TV and radio (at different times hosting both the number one breakfast and drive shows in Sydney) but Tim has also always had a passion for architecture &amp; design. Ross began his career performing stand-up comedy as part of the comedy duo Merrick and Rosso with Merrick Watts. Transitioning to his passion from the stage &amp; radio studio to architecture &amp; design where he was written for various publications including Real Living, Habitus, The Saturday Paper, The Smith Journal, QANTAS magazine and The Guardian. In 2017, Tim launched his second book, The Rumpus Room, capturing nostalgic short stories about life in Australia’s suburbs in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. The Rumpus Room is now in its third print run. <a href="https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/10308/tim-ross" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/10308/tim-ross</a>

#75 - Tim Ross

Justine Schofield

On the latest episode of Chats with Pav. Pickstar Co-Founder Matthew Pavlich is joined by popular Australian Chef Justine Schofield.After appearing in the first season of Masterchef Australia, Justine's career has skyrocketed. With her own TV cooking show, reality TV appearances amongst her culinary &amp; personal ventures which has seen her release 3 cookbooks and travel to over 40 countries worldwide. Justine reveals all about her culinary journey, beginning with a solo trip as a child to France, jumping through all types of hoops to make it onto Masterchef Australia, stepping out of her comfort zone, watching Huey &amp; the value of authenticity in brand partnerships.https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/7097/justine-schofield

On the latest episode of Chats with Pav. Pickstar Co-Founder Matthew Pavlich is joined by popular Australian Chef Justine Schofield. After appearing in the first season of Masterchef Australia, Justine's career has skyrocketed. With her own TV cooking show, reality TV appearances amongst her culinary &amp; personal ventures which has seen her release 3 cookbooks and travel to over 40 countries worldwide. Justine reveals all about her culinary journey, beginning with a solo trip as a child to France, jumping through all types of hoops to make it onto Masterchef Australia, stepping out of her comfort zone, watching Huey &amp; the value of authenticity in brand partnerships. <a href="https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/7097/justine-schofield" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/7097/justine-schofield</a>

74: Justine Schofield

Jane Anderson

Communications and brand expert Jane Anderson joins Matthew Pavlich for an insightful chat about finding your story, how to effectively communicate and the value of your personal brand.An author of 8 books, Jane's expertise across influence, leadership and communications is valuable for anyone in the corporate world or an aspiring leader.

Communications and brand expert Jane Anderson joins Matthew Pavlich for an insightful chat about finding your story, how to effectively communicate and the value of your personal brand. An author of 8 books, Jane's expertise across influence, leadership and communications is valuable for anyone in the corporate world or an aspiring leader.

73 - Jane Anderson on personal branding for athletes & celebrities

Chris Anstey

Chris Anstey’s size 18 feet have been all around the globe.The former first round pick in the 1997 NBA Draft joins Matthew Pavlich on Chats with Pav, reflecting on his athletic upbringing, the behaviours that involve embracing opportunity and being undefeated against Michael Jordan.Nowadays Anstey utilises his experiences to leadership and consultancy roles drawing on the parallels between elite sport and business with regard to personal best, leadership, opportunity, culture and habits of effective teams and individuals.“My decision just to try, opened up opportunity, just by being noticed that I was working hard”Chris holds Ambassador roles with La Trobe Financial and the SEDA Group, where he works with managers and leaders in industry.A self described ‘story teller’, Anstey elaborates on the consistency of effort and approach, his biggest what if and his biggest lessons from sport inspiring his career today.The Off-Field podcast is produced by Pickstar.Pickstar is the best place to book sports stars and celebrities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from thousands of stars past and present, Pickstar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the Pickstar website now - http://pickstar.pro/au

Chris Anstey’s size 18 feet have been all around the globe. The former first round pick in the 1997 NBA Draft joins Matthew Pavlich on Chats with Pav, reflecting on his athletic upbringing, the behaviours that involve embracing opportunity and being undefeated against Michael Jordan. Nowadays Anstey utilises his experiences to leadership and consultancy roles drawing on the parallels between elite sport and business with regard to personal best, leadership, opportunity, culture and habits of effective teams and individuals. “My decision just to try, opened up opportunity, just by being noticed that I was working hard” Chris holds Ambassador roles with La Trobe Financial and the SEDA Group, where he works with managers and leaders in industry. A self described ‘story teller’, Anstey elaborates on the consistency of effort and approach, his biggest what if and his biggest lessons from sport inspiring his career today. The Off-Field podcast is produced by Pickstar. Pickstar is the best place to book sports stars and celebrities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from thousands of stars past and present, Pickstar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the Pickstar website now - <a href="http://pickstar.pro/au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.pro/au</a>

72 - Chris Anstey on how athletes can impact business leadership

Resilience

2020 Australian of the Year, Dr James Muecke joins AFL Legend, Business Investor and Sports Commentator, Matthew Pavlich, to discuss his work in treating blindness and reducing type 2 diabetes.Dr Muecke, a proud South Australian, spent years working abroad across Africa to reduce the rates of treatable blindness and is now back home in Adelaide. Since becoming the 2020 Australian of the Year, Dr Muecke has been advocating for a 'sugar tax' to reduce the prevalence of type 2 diabetes.A neurological condition forced Muecke to give up surgery, but this adversity hasn't stopped him from using his platform to push for reform with sugar.Dr Muecke discusses a number of topics including resilience, the core elements to social enterprise and innovation.See Dr James Muecke's profile and request to book him here: https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/7528/james-mueckeThe Off-Field podcast is produced by Pickstar.Pickstar is the best place to book sports stars, humans of great achievement and personalities for any event, marketing / PR campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 2000 stars past and present, Pickstar works fast with ALL budgets and stars apply to work with you on your idea! Visit the Pickstar website now - http://pickstar.proFollow us:Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/pickstaraus/UK: https://www.instagram.com/pickstaruk/LinkedInhttps://au.linkedin.com/company/pickstarTwitterhttps://twitter.com/pickstarau

2020 Australian of the Year, Dr James Muecke joins AFL Legend, Business Investor and Sports Commentator, Matthew Pavlich, to discuss his work in treating blindness and reducing type 2 diabetes. Dr Muecke, a proud South Australian, spent years working abroad across Africa to reduce the rates of treatable blindness and is now back home in Adelaide. Since becoming the 2020 Australian of the Year, Dr Muecke has been advocating for a 'sugar tax' to reduce the prevalence of type 2 diabetes. A neurological condition forced Muecke to give up surgery, but this adversity hasn't stopped him from using his platform to push for reform with sugar. Dr Muecke discusses a number of topics including resilience, the core elements to social enterprise and innovation. See Dr James Muecke's profile and request to book him here: <a href="https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/7528/james-muecke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/7528/james-muecke</a> The Off-Field podcast is produced by Pickstar. Pickstar is the best place to book sports stars, humans of great achievement and personalities for any event, marketing / PR campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 2000 stars past and present, Pickstar works fast with ALL budgets and stars apply to work with you on your idea! Visit the Pickstar website now - <a href="http://pickstar.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.pro</a> Follow us:Instagram AUS: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pickstaraus/UK:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pickstaraus/UK:</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pickstaruk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pickstaruk/</a> LinkedIn<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/pickstar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://au.linkedin.com/company/pickstar</a> Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/pickstarau" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/pickstarau</a>

71 - James Muecke on resilience, innovation & leadership

Chats with Pav (formerly Off-field) explores the world of sport outside of the arena with the people that make it happen.Sports stars, dealmakers, brands, administrators and broadcasters share their stories and insights about marketing, endorsements and contracts, as well as leadership learnings, taking you behind the scenes in the business of sport and their careers.Chats with Pav is Hosted Pickstar's Matthew Pavlich and Produced by Nick MenechellaPickStar is the best place to book sports stars for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 2000 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit https://pickstar.pro/au

Chats with Pav (formerly Off-field) explores the world of sport outside of the arena with the people that make it happen. Sports stars, dealmakers, brands, administrators and broadcasters share their stories and insights about marketing, endorsements and contracts, as well as leadership learnings, taking you behind the scenes in the business of sport and their careers. Chats with Pav is Hosted Pickstar's Matthew Pavlich and Produced by Nick Menechella PickStar is the best place to book sports stars for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 2000 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit <a href="https://pickstar.pro/au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pickstar.pro/au</a>

Chats with Pav - Sports Stars and Experts Share Sports Marketing, Business, Leadership Insights

Dan Bitti

Inside Kellogg

Today we’re going deep into sports partnerships, with Dan Bitti from Kellogg’s Australia.You might recall back in episode 54 we heard from Dan, who featured on our live panel discussion at Mumbrella360, where we talked about sports stars and brands. I wanted to get him back to unpack some of his insights further.Over a 15 year marketing career, Dan has worked with some of the world’s greatest creators and innovators of brands. From Coca-Cola to Mars, Smirnoff to the Kellogg’s labels, he’s spent his career to date contributing to the legacy of global icons across a range of consumer goods categories, delivering distinctive communications, innovation and brand partnerships.In this interview, Dan talked through the evolution of Kellogg’s Australia’s sports partnership strategy in more detail. Kellogg’s has played a big role in Australian sport over the last few decades - there’s been the long standing Nutri-Grain Ironman relationship through to AFW and most recently hockey, where Sultana Bran has taken on naming rights of the new Hockey One league.Dan talks about the values-led approach to partnerships taken by Kellogg’s, and how that has played out in the context of the three different sports and their individual strategies.He also talks about the benefits to brands who get in early with emerging sports and leagues, weighing up the commercial value of partnerships, the importance of talent, what the future looks like for brands in sport.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

Today we’re going deep into sports partnerships, with Dan Bitti from Kellogg’s Australia. You might recall back in episode 54 we heard from Dan, who featured on our live panel discussion at Mumbrella360, where we talked about sports stars and brands. I wanted to get him back to unpack some of his insights further. Over a 15 year marketing career, Dan has worked with some of the world’s greatest creators and innovators of brands. From Coca-Cola to Mars, Smirnoff to the Kellogg’s labels, he’s spent his career to date contributing to the legacy of global icons across a range of consumer goods categories, delivering distinctive communications, innovation and brand partnerships. In this interview, Dan talked through the evolution of Kellogg’s Australia’s sports partnership strategy in more detail. Kellogg’s has played a big role in Australian sport over the last few decades - there’s been the long standing Nutri-Grain Ironman relationship through to AFW and most recently hockey, where Sultana Bran has taken on naming rights of the new Hockey One league. Dan talks about the values-led approach to partnerships taken by Kellogg’s, and how that has played out in the context of the three different sports and their individual strategies. He also talks about the benefits to brands who get in early with emerging sports and leagues, weighing up the commercial value of partnerships, the importance of talent, what the future looks like for brands in sport. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

64 - Inside Kellogg's sports partnerships strategy with Dan Bitti

We bring you another panel discussion recorded live at Mumbrella Sports Marketing Summit in 2019, where a group of sports professionals discussed Evolution or Revolution: How to Change With The Times in Sports Marketing.PickStar’s Head of Marketing Andrew Montesi was joined by Esther Wilson, GM of Content and Creative at Hyland Media, Michelle Fowler, Sports and Entertainment Lead at Thrive PR and Chloe Dalton, Rugby 7s gold medallist, former basketballer and now AFLW player with Carlton.The direction sports marketing is taking is almost impossible to predict. Sports rights have been changing hands quickly, new technology platforms are opening up more visibility for sports and athletes, social media has already created fresh opportunities, and there is more change in the pipeline.A group of sports professionals are in the cross-heirs; marketers trying to keep up with the change and evolve their strategies; comms pros looking at new opportunities across a range of mediums; and athletes who now have more control over their public image than ever before.In this session hear from all of them about how they are marketing their teams, brands, clients and themselves in an era of rapid evolution where sport is constantly making the headlines for a range of reasons.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

We bring you another panel discussion recorded live at Mumbrella Sports Marketing Summit in 2019, where a group of sports professionals discussed Evolution or Revolution: How to Change With The Times in Sports Marketing. PickStar’s Head of Marketing Andrew Montesi was joined by Esther Wilson, GM of Content and Creative at Hyland Media, Michelle Fowler, Sports and Entertainment Lead at Thrive PR and <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/132/chloe-dalton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chloe Dalton</a>, Rugby 7s gold medallist, former basketballer and now AFLW player with Carlton. The direction sports marketing is taking is almost impossible to predict. Sports rights have been changing hands quickly, new technology platforms are opening up more visibility for sports and athletes, social media has already created fresh opportunities, and there is more change in the pipeline. A group of sports professionals are in the cross-heirs; marketers trying to keep up with the change and evolve their strategies; comms pros looking at new opportunities across a range of mediums; and athletes who now have more control over their public image than ever before. In this session hear from all of them about how they are marketing their teams, brands, clients and themselves in an era of rapid evolution where sport is constantly making the headlines for a range of reasons. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

62 - Sports marketing evolution or revolution?

John Buchanan

LEAD

John Buchanan is a high performance strategist and the most successful coach in Australian cricket history. After taking on the role of Australian team coach in 1999, John brought a new level of innovation and professionalism that would see the team become World Cup champions, Test cricket champions and Ashes victors.John now runs his own corporate leadership and high performance consultancy, and has written two books, If Better Is Possible and The Future of Cricket.John talks us through in fascinating detail how he went about winning the respect of players like Steve Waugh and Adam Gilchrist, managing the different personalities and egos within the now legendary squad, including the differences he had with Shane Warne, and how he went about bringing in significant change - which was welcomed by some, but not everyone.John also talks about his focus on the whole person not just the athlete, and the important practice of switching on and off to reduce the noise and be able to focus on what’s most important.Request to book John Buchanan for leadership workshops, guest speaking, events and more here. PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

John Buchanan is a high performance strategist and the most successful coach in Australian cricket history. After taking on the role of Australian team coach in 1999, John brought a new level of innovation and professionalism that would see the team become World Cup champions, Test cricket champions and Ashes victors. John now runs his own corporate leadership and high performance consultancy, and has written two books, If Better Is Possible and The Future of Cricket. John talks us through in fascinating detail how he went about winning the respect of players like Steve Waugh and Adam Gilchrist, managing the different personalities and egos within the now legendary squad, including the differences he had with Shane Warne, and how he went about bringing in significant change - which was welcomed by some, but not everyone. John also talks about his focus on the whole person not just the athlete, and the important practice of switching on and off to reduce the noise and be able to focus on what’s most important. Request to book <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/1759/john-buchanan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Buchanan</a> for leadership workshops, guest speaking, events and more <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/request" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

63 - John Buchanan on what it takes to lead the best team in the world

Robbie Cornthwaite

Throughout his professional football career, Robbie Cornthwaite experienced success, failure and heartbreak.Robbie was a household name in the A-League, a club legend with Adelaide United and former captain of Western Sydney Wanderers, he played in Asia for seven years, which few Australians have been able to do, and has represented his country at the highest level.Throughout the journey Robbie proved to be a resilient leader, dealing with setbacks, success, good and bad relationships with coaches and tough environments at home and in Korea and Malaysia.This, combined with his off-field challenges and experiences, has given Robbie a unique outlook on life, and what really matters. While playing overseas, he and his wife experienced the unthinkable - losing a child at birth.In the midst of the devastation and grief, Robbie gained perspective and learned that ultimately - win, lose or draw - football is just a game.Robbie shares his story, with insights on resilience, leadership, high performance and the transition into life after sport.Request to book Robbie Cornthwaite for guest speaking, marketing or media opportunities here.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

Throughout his professional football career, <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/109/robert-cornthwaite" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robbie Cornthwaite</a> experienced success, failure and heartbreak. Robbie was a household name in the A-League, a club legend with Adelaide United and former captain of Western Sydney Wanderers, he played in Asia for seven years, which few Australians have been able to do, and has represented his country at the highest level. Throughout the journey Robbie proved to be a resilient leader, dealing with setbacks, success, good and bad relationships with coaches and tough environments at home and in Korea and Malaysia. This, combined with his off-field challenges and experiences, has given Robbie a unique outlook on life, and what really matters. While playing overseas, he and his wife experienced the unthinkable - losing a child at birth. In the midst of the devastation and grief, Robbie gained perspective and learned that ultimately - win, lose or draw - football is just a game. Robbie shares his story, with insights on resilience, leadership, high performance and the transition into life after sport. Request to book Robbie Cornthwaite for guest speaking, marketing or media opportunities <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/109/robert-cornthwaite" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

59 - Robbie Cornthwaite on football, family and what really matters in life

Sports fans might remember this iconic moment. It was the 2006 Commonwealth Games, and 13 year old Melissa Wu, barely weighing 30 kilos, was standing on top of the 10 metre diving board about to represent her country.She would claim the silver medal and go on to win a medal in every international diving competition by the age of 16, an incredible achievement.But her success wasn’t welcomed by everyone, including some of her teammates. Melissa has spoken out about bullying and struggling with the lack of mentoring and support through her career.Melissa even had trouble recognising her own success. Despite winning a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics, she came home and was diagnosed with depression. Melissa says she wasn’t coping with expectation and pressure, and lost all self-confidence.But after working with a psychologist, Melissa changed her mindset and was able to return to the pool a stronger athlete and person.She was put to the test yet again, this time in the most tragic of circumstances, when Melissa’s sister, Kirsten, passed away suddenly in 2014. It would change Melissa’s perspective on everything, not just sport.Melissa reveals some incredible insights on resilience, mindset and maintaining sustained, long-term success in the midst of enormous adversity. She also talks about the cost of success, and shares lessons learned on mentoring that she is now passing on to the next generation, and much more.Request to book Melissa Wu for guest speaking, marketing or media opportunities here.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

Sports fans might remember this iconic moment. It was the 2006 Commonwealth Games, and 13 year old Melissa Wu, barely weighing 30 kilos, was standing on top of the 10 metre diving board about to represent her country. She would claim the silver medal and go on to win a medal in every international diving competition by the age of 16, an incredible achievement. But her success wasn’t welcomed by everyone, including some of her teammates. Melissa has spoken out about bullying and struggling with the lack of mentoring and support through her career. Melissa even had trouble recognising her own success. Despite winning a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics, she came home and was diagnosed with depression. Melissa says she wasn’t coping with expectation and pressure, and lost all self-confidence. But after working with a psychologist, Melissa changed her mindset and was able to return to the pool a stronger athlete and person. She was put to the test yet again, this time in the most tragic of circumstances, when Melissa’s sister, Kirsten, passed away suddenly in 2014. It would change Melissa’s perspective on everything, not just sport. Melissa reveals some incredible insights on resilience, mindset and maintaining sustained, long-term success in the midst of enormous adversity. She also talks about the cost of success, and shares lessons learned on mentoring that she is now passing on to the next generation, and much more. Request to book <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/639/melissa-wu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa Wu</a> for guest speaking, marketing or media opportunities <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/639/melissa-wu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

60 - Champion diver Melissa Wu on adversity, depression and the mindset for success

Sharni Layton

As we continue our mini-series on transition, we talk to one of Australia’s top female sports stars, Sharni Layton who has transformed herself from netball legend to AFLW footballer.Sharni is larger than life in just about every way, an imposing goalkeeper on the court, towering ruck on the field and an infectious, hilarious personality.But with the highs, Sharni has faced plenty of lows. After achieving just about everything in netball - recognised as the best netballer in the world, captaining her country and winning gold at the World Cup and Commonwealth Games - Sharni hit what she describes as an identity crisis. Exhaustion, depression and the loss of passion for her sport.In taking time away from the game, Sharni found herself … and that journey of self-discovery led to greater balance, energy and a new passion: footy.Sharni shares her story, including the mental health struggles and wellness insights, the transition to AFLW, her strategy working with brands, the future of women’s sport and much more.Request to book Sharni Layton for guest speaking, appearances and partnerships here.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or experience you can imagine.Choose from over 1500 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - https://pickstar.com.au/Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by Andrew Montesi.

As we continue our mini-series on transition, we talk to one of Australia’s top female sports stars, Sharni Layton who has transformed herself from netball legend to AFLW footballer. Sharni is larger than life in just about every way, an imposing goalkeeper on the court, towering ruck on the field and an infectious, hilarious personality. But with the highs, Sharni has faced plenty of lows. After achieving just about everything in netball - recognised as the best netballer in the world, captaining her country and winning gold at the World Cup and Commonwealth Games - Sharni hit what she describes as an identity crisis. Exhaustion, depression and the loss of passion for her sport. In taking time away from the game, Sharni found herself … and that journey of self-discovery led to greater balance, energy and a new passion: footy. Sharni shares her story, including the mental health struggles and wellness insights, the transition to AFLW, her strategy working with brands, the future of women’s sport and much more. Request to book <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/326/sharni-layton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sharni Layton</a> for guest speaking, appearances and partnerships <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/326/sharni-layton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or experience you can imagine. Choose from over 1500 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pickstar.com.au/</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by Andrew Montesi.

67 - Transition series: Sharni Layton on identity, self-discovery and transformation

Jack Wilson

As we continue our series on transition, few have done it better than our guest Jack Wilson.He’s a rebel professional golfer and cult hero who has transformed himself and his sport throughout his career.Jack burst onto the scene back in 2013 seemingly from nowhere, becoming Australia’s first PGA trainee to win an Australasian Tour Event and placing third at the Australian PGA Championship, nearly pipping star Adam Scott.But it has been much more than Jack’s performances on the course that have raised eyebrows. It was the blonde dreadlocks (which he recently shaved off for charity), the full beard, fresh attitude and Happy Gilmore style story that challenged golf’s establishment.Jack believes golf has got boring and is out to change culture, to make the sport he is so passionate about accessible to a bigger market and the next generation of kids.But it isn’t easy. Not everyone wants to change. There’s a cost, but Jack says it is worth it.Jack talks about this as well as his remarkable story, including his meteoric rise and the struggles that followed, how he’s building a business and brand while disrupting golf and much more.Request to book Jack Wilson for guest speaking, appearances and partnerships here.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or experience you can imagine.Choose from over 1500 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - https://pickstar.com.au/Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by Andrew Montesi.

As we continue our series on transition, few have done it better than our guest Jack Wilson. He’s a rebel professional golfer and cult hero who has transformed himself and his sport throughout his career. Jack burst onto the scene back in 2013 seemingly from nowhere, becoming Australia’s first PGA trainee to win an Australasian Tour Event and placing third at the Australian PGA Championship, nearly pipping star Adam Scott. But it has been much more than Jack’s performances on the course that have raised eyebrows. It was the blonde dreadlocks (which he recently shaved off for charity), the full beard, fresh attitude and Happy Gilmore style story that challenged golf’s establishment. Jack believes golf has got boring and is out to change culture, to make the sport he is so passionate about accessible to a bigger market and the next generation of kids. But it isn’t easy. Not everyone wants to change. There’s a cost, but Jack says it is worth it. Jack talks about this as well as his remarkable story, including his meteoric rise and the struggles that followed, how he’s building a business and brand while disrupting golf and much more. Request to book <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/4799/jack-wilson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Wilson</a> for guest speaking, appearances and partnerships <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/4799/jack-wilson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or experience you can imagine. Choose from over 1500 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pickstar.com.au/</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by Andrew Montesi.

66 - Transition series: Jack Wilson's journey from trainee to rebel pro golfer

Mitch McCarron

We’re kicking off a mini-series focusing on transition, how professional athletes handle change … not just in their sporting environment, but careers and life.Our guest, NBL star Mitch McCarron, handles transition better than most. The Melbourne United shooting guard learned to adapt from a young age.Born in Alice Springs, Mitch moved with his family to Brisbane then pursued his basketball career in the US college system. He would also go on to play in Spain and Slovenia, adjusting to new cultures and dynamics along the way.Now well established in the NBL and representing his country with the Australian Boomers, Mitch still has his next transition in the back of his mind - he has a university degree and works in a financial services firm between training sessions.Mitch says this is about much more than about his next career move. It keeps him focused, balanced and provides valuable learning.Mitch also shares insights about leadership, team dynamics and high performance as well as stories and lessons learned from family life.Request to book Mitch McCarron for guest speaking, appearances and partnerships here.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or experience you can imagine.Choose from over 1500 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - https://pickstar.com.au/Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.auProduced with Apiro

We’re kicking off a mini-series focusing on transition, how professional athletes handle change … not just in their sporting environment, but careers and life. Our guest, NBL star Mitch McCarron, handles transition better than most. The Melbourne United shooting guard learned to adapt from a young age. Born in Alice Springs, Mitch moved with his family to Brisbane then pursued his basketball career in the US college system. He would also go on to play in Spain and Slovenia, adjusting to new cultures and dynamics along the way. Now well established in the NBL and representing his country with the Australian Boomers, Mitch still has his next transition in the back of his mind - he has a university degree and works in a financial services firm between training sessions. Mitch says this is about much more than about his next career move. It keeps him focused, balanced and provides valuable learning. Mitch also shares insights about leadership, team dynamics and high performance as well as stories and lessons learned from family life. Request to book <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/1786/mitchell-mccarron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitch McCarron</a> for guest speaking, appearances and partnerships <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/1786/mitchell-mccarron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or experience you can imagine. Choose from over 1500 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pickstar.com.au/</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a> Produced with <a href="apiropodcasts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apiro</a>

65 - Transition series: Mitch McCarron on basketball, finance and the future

Ben Tripodi

Just about every athlete and sporting club, from your average Sunday cyclist to the elite teams, is collecting performance data on some level.But how do you make sense of it all? Particularly if you’re a sports scientist or coach with a team of athletes tracking training, game day and wellbeing data every day. It is overwhelming, even for some of the world’s leading teams, who are surprisingly still pouring through spreadsheets and Excel formulas across multiple platforms to find their insights.This is where Ben Tripodi and his company Lumin Sports Technology comes in. Lumin builds applications to visualise athlete performance and help coaches and sports scientists make fast and accurate decisions to unlock team potential.The Lumin journey is an unlikely and remarkable startup story. Just 18 months ago, leaders from global IT giant Dimension Data encouraged Ben to start his own sports tech company out of Adelaide, at the age of 24, promising to back him in and sign on as his first client. They were true to their word, and would set the foundations for Lumin’s growth, which now counts Tour de France teams, global sporting bodies, US universities and AFL clubs as its clients.Ben talks about how it all started with a cold email to a cycling boss. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities in athlete data and why it is a huge and fast growing market. As well as his own personal development, as a young founder and former athlete, through the process.Find out more about Lumin Sports Technology here.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

Just about every athlete and sporting club, from your average Sunday cyclist to the elite teams, is collecting performance data on some level. But how do you make sense of it all? Particularly if you’re a sports scientist or coach with a team of athletes tracking training, game day and wellbeing data every day. It is overwhelming, even for some of the world’s leading teams, who are surprisingly still pouring through spreadsheets and Excel formulas across multiple platforms to find their insights. This is where Ben Tripodi and his company <a href="https://luminsports.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lumin Sports Technology</a> comes in. Lumin builds applications to visualise athlete performance and help coaches and sports scientists make fast and accurate decisions to unlock team potential. The Lumin journey is an unlikely and remarkable startup story. Just 18 months ago, leaders from global IT giant Dimension Data encouraged Ben to start his own sports tech company out of Adelaide, at the age of 24, promising to back him in and sign on as his first client. They were true to their word, and would set the foundations for Lumin’s growth, which now counts Tour de France teams, global sporting bodies, US universities and AFL clubs as its clients. Ben talks about how it all started with a cold email to a cycling boss. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities in athlete data and why it is a huge and fast growing market. As well as his own personal development, as a young founder and former athlete, through the process. Find out more about Lumin Sports Technology <a href="https://luminsports.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

58 - How Ben Tripodi is bringing meaning to the mountains of athlete data

Georgie Maynard

We continue our interview series from the 2019 Mumbrella Sports Marketing Summit, with Georgie Maynard from True North Research.At the time of recording, True North had just released the Benchmark EC Report, with game changing insights into the emotional connection of sports fans to Australia’s teams, leagues and sponsors.True North measured people’s connections to over 100 teams including 15 national sides, 12 leagues and each of these properties’ sponsors.This study is incredibly important because the emotional connection of fans to sport has a direct commercial impact on teams, leagues and sponsors, influencing everything from membership sales through to major sponsorships.We sat down with Georgie just after her keynote at the event, talking about how True North approached the study as well as the results - including the winners and losers - and you may find the results quite surprising. As well as many other learnings and insights.You can also access the report here.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

We continue our interview series from the 2019 Mumbrella Sports Marketing Summit, with Georgie Maynard from True North Research. At the time of recording, True North had just released the Benchmark EC Report, with game changing insights into the emotional connection of sports fans to Australia’s teams, leagues and sponsors. True North measured people’s connections to over 100 teams including 15 national sides, 12 leagues and each of these properties’ sponsors. This study is incredibly important because the emotional connection of fans to sport has a direct commercial impact on teams, leagues and sponsors, influencing everything from membership sales through to major sponsorships. We sat down with Georgie just after her keynote at the event, talking about how True North approached the study as well as the results - including the winners and losers - and you may find the results quite surprising. As well as many other learnings and insights. You can also access the report <a href="https://www.truenorthresearch.com.au/download-benchmark-report" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

57 - Georgie Maynard on how fans connect emotionally to sport

Jaimie Fuller

This time last year, we shared a panel event interview featuring Jaimie Fuller, the Chairman of pioneering compression sportswear company Skins, who talked about his activism and issues around trust in sport.This time when we sat down with Jaimie, the circumstances were very different. Skins filed for bankruptcy at the start of the year, after years of Jaimie and his team trying to pull the business out of the red.It was a sad end for one of the most courageous sports brands, and while it was a surprise to some, it wasn’t to Jaimie, who said it all came about because he did a lousy deal with bankers just before the Global Financial Crisis.Jaimie opens up completely on what went wrong, the mistakes and the learnings. We also talk about whether it is possible for brands to have true social impact and commercial success, the issues in sport he’s most passionate about and what’s next for Jaimie - it is highly unlikely we’ve seen the last of him. It’s a super engaging and fascinating chat.The interview was recorded following Jaimie's keynote presentation at Mumbrella Sports Marketing Summit 2019.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

This time last year, we shared a <a href="https://www.blog.pickstar.com.au/post/podcast-trust-in-sport-live-mumbrella-sports-marketing-summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">panel event interview</a> featuring Jaimie Fuller, the Chairman of pioneering compression sportswear company Skins, who talked about his activism and issues around trust in sport. This time when we sat down with Jaimie, the circumstances were very different. Skins filed for bankruptcy at the start of the year, after years of Jaimie and his team trying to pull the business out of the red. It was a sad end for one of the most courageous sports brands, and while it was a surprise to some, it wasn’t to Jaimie, who said it all came about because he did a lousy deal with bankers just before the Global Financial Crisis. Jaimie opens up completely on what went wrong, the mistakes and the learnings. We also talk about whether it is possible for brands to have true social impact and commercial success, the issues in sport he’s most passionate about and what’s next for Jaimie - it is highly unlikely we’ve seen the last of him. It’s a super engaging and fascinating chat. The interview was recorded following Jaimie's keynote presentation at Mumbrella Sports Marketing Summit 2019. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

56 - Jaimie Fuller on why Skins filed for bankruptcy

James Begley

Off-Field hosts James Begley and Andrew Montesi talk about the journey of their sports startup, PickStar.James co-founded Pickstar with AFL legend Matthew Pavlich, and it is now Australia's largest marketplace to book sports stars for any event, marketing campaign or fan experience.James talks about how the business began as an idea on the back of a napkin as well as the challenge of raising investment, building game changing technology to facilitate the talent booking process, growing the business and the many highs and lows along the way.James and Andrew also talk about the evolution of the sports talent market, both in Australia and overseas, and how athletes are looking for proactive ways to create more commercial opportunities.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

Off-Field hosts James Begley and Andrew Montesi talk about the journey of their sports startup, PickStar. James co-founded Pickstar with AFL legend Matthew Pavlich, and it is now Australia's largest marketplace to book sports stars for any event, marketing campaign or fan experience. James talks about how the business began as an idea on the back of a napkin as well as the challenge of raising investment, building game changing technology to facilitate the talent booking process, growing the business and the many highs and lows along the way. James and Andrew also talk about the evolution of the sports talent market, both in Australia and overseas, and how athletes are looking for proactive ways to create more commercial opportunities. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

55 - The anatomy of a fast growth sports tech startup with James Begley

Ellie Brush

Peter Wilson

We’ve got something a bit different for this episode - a discussion recorded live at Mumbrella360, Australia’s top media and marketing event, which was put together and moderated by PickStar’s Andrew Montesi.The topic was ‘sports stars and brands: the good, the bad and the ugly’, with an all star panel of athletes and marketers unpacking the issues - swimming champion James Magnussen, AFLW and W-League athlete Ellie Brush, Dan Bitti from Kellogg’s and Pete Wilson from Iris Worldwide.The engaging discussion covered building athlete brands, corporate partnerships, talent costs, risks for both brands and athletes and plenty of examples and insights on the good, bad and ugly aspects from the world of sports stars and brands.James had also announced his retirement from swimming the day before our event, which made the conversation even more topical and interesting.Request to book James Magnussen and Ellie Brush on PickStar.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

We’ve got something a bit different for this episode - a discussion recorded live at Mumbrella360, Australia’s top media and marketing event, which was put together and moderated by PickStar’s Andrew Montesi. The topic was ‘sports stars and brands: the good, the bad and the ugly’, with an all star panel of athletes and marketers unpacking the issues - swimming champion James Magnussen, AFLW and W-League athlete Ellie Brush, Dan Bitti from Kellogg’s and Pete Wilson from Iris Worldwide. The engaging discussion covered building athlete brands, corporate partnerships, talent costs, risks for both brands and athletes and plenty of examples and insights on the good, bad and ugly aspects from the world of sports stars and brands. James had also announced his retirement from swimming the day before our event, which made the conversation even more topical and interesting. Request to book <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/2571/james-magnussen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Magnussen</a> and <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/1514/ellie-brush" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ellie Brush</a> on PickStar. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

54 - Sports stars and brands: The good, bad and ugly with James Magnussen, Ellie Brush, Dan Bitti & Peter Wilson (live at Mumbrella360)

Marty Pask

The role of the sports talent agent is widely misunderstood. A lot of people will think of Jerry Maguire, or flashy dealmakers driving big money club and brand contracts. Or, to the frustration of our guest, troublemakers who fuel the headlines and movement in the player market.Marty Pask, owner of i50 Management, gives us a fascinating insight into what the world of an athlete agent is really like. And for Marty, who works predominantly with AFL talent including Essendon captain Dyson Heppell, it starts with empathy. As a former AFL footballer who only played a few games at the highest level, he understands the rollercoaster from draft day through to being cut, and everything in between. Marty says it is about joining his athletes on the journey, which starts from that first cup of tea with an 18 year old athlete and his parents.The role of the sports talent agent has changed drastically in the last five years or so. The ruthless nature of social media and a fast paced news cycle is a talent agent’s nightmare.And while social media can make or break a brand in a moment, it has also turned the commercial market on its head. Marty says it wasn’t long ago when it was all about TV exposure and getting as many eyeballs on the talent and brand as possible - now it is about influencer marketing and the athlete’s engaging social channels. We also talk about the key elements of the sports talent market and where it is heading, identifying talent and building player brands, the circus of the AFL trade period and much more. PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

The role of the sports talent agent is widely misunderstood. A lot of people will think of Jerry Maguire, or flashy dealmakers driving big money club and brand contracts. Or, to the frustration of our guest, troublemakers who fuel the headlines and movement in the player market. Marty Pask, owner of i50 Management, gives us a fascinating insight into what the world of an athlete agent is really like. And for Marty, who works predominantly with AFL talent including Essendon captain Dyson Heppell, it starts with empathy. As a former AFL footballer who only played a few games at the highest level, he understands the rollercoaster from draft day through to being cut, and everything in between. Marty says it is about joining his athletes on the journey, which starts from that first cup of tea with an 18 year old athlete and his parents. The role of the sports talent agent has changed drastically in the last five years or so. The ruthless nature of social media and a fast paced news cycle is a talent agent’s nightmare. And while social media can make or break a brand in a moment, it has also turned the commercial market on its head. Marty says it wasn’t long ago when it was all about TV exposure and getting as many eyeballs on the talent and brand as possible - now it is about influencer marketing and the athlete’s engaging social channels. We also talk about the key elements of the sports talent market and where it is heading, identifying talent and building player brands, the circus of the AFL trade period and much more. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

53 - Marty Pask on the evolution of the sports talent agent

Joel Thompson

Joel Thompson has played over 200 NRL games, which is a great achievement for any athlete. But for Joel, it really is a miracle.Joel tells us he grew up with not much more than survival on his mind, every day. Living in the chaos of violence, drugs and crime, and struggles with his own identity, he was on a downward spiral. The deeply personal stories he shares are confronting.But his grandma pulled him out and put him in boarding school, breaking the cycle and exposing Joel to discipline, values and rugby league.And while his career accelerated to the NRL, Joel’s battles weren’t over yet. He was confronted with mental health challenges to the point of considering suicide. Joel was saved by his wife, who forced him to get help.Now Joel is using his story and influence to break stigma and drive change through the Mindset Project, his organisation that is helping thousands of people build resilience through workshops and training.Joel talks with remarkable openness about his story, how he broke through and continuing struggles with his family, as well as the healing process, managing his mental health and broader views on athletes as role models and the NRL brand.Book Joel Thompson for guest speaking, marketing or other opportunities on PickStar.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

<a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/877/joel-thompson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joel Thompson</a> has played over 200 NRL games, which is a great achievement for any athlete. But for Joel, it really is a miracle. Joel tells us he grew up with not much more than survival on his mind, every day. Living in the chaos of violence, drugs and crime, and struggles with his own identity, he was on a downward spiral. The deeply personal stories he shares are confronting. But his grandma pulled him out and put him in boarding school, breaking the cycle and exposing Joel to discipline, values and rugby league. And while his career accelerated to the NRL, Joel’s battles weren’t over yet. He was confronted with mental health challenges to the point of considering suicide. Joel was saved by his wife, who forced him to get help. Now Joel is using his story and influence to break stigma and drive change through the Mindset Project, his organisation that is helping thousands of people build resilience through workshops and training. Joel talks with remarkable openness about his story, how he broke through and continuing struggles with his family, as well as the healing process, managing his mental health and broader views on athletes as role models and the NRL brand. Book <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/877/joel-thompson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joel Thompson</a> for guest speaking, marketing or other opportunities on <a href="https://dashboard.whooshkaa.com/andrew-montesi-1/episodes/368831/pickstar.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a>. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

52 - How NRL star Joel Thompson escaped a life of violence, substance abuse and self-harm

Chloe Dalton

Since the launch of AFLW we’ve been seeing many dual sport athletes, as female stars switch between codes. But what about a career that crosses THREE professional sports? Our guest Chloe Dalton played with the Sydney Flames in the WNBL, won an Olympic gold medal with the Australian Rugby 7s in 2016 and just finished her first year with Carlton in the AFL women’s league in 2019. Quite incredible. Chloe talks about the reasons why she transitioned between three sports, and how she did it - what skills transferred, what she had to learn, and what challenges she had to overcome - physically and psychologically. There’s a lot of great insights here for anyone about personal development, adaptability, working with different team dynamics, cultures and personalities. We cover a lot of ground in this chat … also talking about that gold medal moment, whether a switch back to Rugby 7s is on the cards and juggling all of this while building a physiotherapy career.Book Chloe Dalton for guest speaking, marketing or other opportunities on PickStar.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

Since the launch of AFLW we’ve been seeing many dual sport athletes, as female stars switch between codes. But what about a career that crosses THREE professional sports? Our guest <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/132/chloe-dalton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chloe Dalton</a> played with the Sydney Flames in the WNBL, won an Olympic gold medal with the Australian Rugby 7s in 2016 and just finished her first year with Carlton in the AFL women’s league in 2019. Quite incredible. Chloe talks about the reasons why she transitioned between three sports, and how she did it - what skills transferred, what she had to learn, and what challenges she had to overcome - physically and psychologically. There’s a lot of great insights here for anyone about personal development, adaptability, working with different team dynamics, cultures and personalities. We cover a lot of ground in this chat … also talking about that gold medal moment, whether a switch back to Rugby 7s is on the cards and juggling all of this while building a physiotherapy career. Book <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/132/chloe-dalton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chloe Dalton</a> for guest speaking, marketing or other opportunities on <a href="https://dashboard.whooshkaa.com/andrew-montesi-1/episodes/368831/pickstar.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a>. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

51 - Chloe Dalton's learnings from three pro sports and an Olympic gold medal

Caroline Buchanan

Action sports super star Caroline Buchanan has had a wildly successful career on the bike but has achieved just as much off it.Caroline has eight world championships to her name - three in BMX and five in mountain biking. And while dominating two different sports on the global stage, she’s developed into one of the savviest athlete marketers around, creating social media content and building a personal brand that fans and businesses love.Caroline is also passionate about empowering the next generation, launching a scholarship and mentoring program for women in BMX as well as authoring inspiring kids books.But with the highs, have been extraordinary lows. In 2003, when Caroline was just 13, she lost her family home in the Canberra bush fires and was left with not much more than her bikes. There have been countless serious injuries, including most recently a vehicle accident that almost killed her. Even now, 18 months later, Caroline is still rebuilding her body.But what remains is extraordinary resilience, and more motivation than ever to achieve her goals.Caroline shares her story and what she’s learned from the good and bad times, pioneering a multi-sport career, mentoring from surfing champion Layne Beachley, brand deals, high performance habits and much more.Book Caroline Buchanan for guest speaking, marketing or other opportunities on PickStar.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

Action sports super star Caroline Buchanan has had a wildly successful career on the bike but has achieved just as much off it. Caroline has eight world championships to her name - three in BMX and five in mountain biking. And while dominating two different sports on the global stage, she’s developed into one of the savviest athlete marketers around, creating social media content and building a personal brand that fans and businesses love. Caroline is also passionate about empowering the next generation, launching a scholarship and mentoring program for women in BMX as well as authoring inspiring kids books. But with the highs, have been extraordinary lows. In 2003, when Caroline was just 13, she lost her family home in the Canberra bush fires and was left with not much more than her bikes. There have been countless serious injuries, including most recently a vehicle accident that almost killed her. Even now, 18 months later, Caroline is still rebuilding her body. But what remains is extraordinary resilience, and more motivation than ever to achieve her goals. Caroline shares her story and what she’s learned from the good and bad times, pioneering a multi-sport career, mentoring from surfing champion Layne Beachley, brand deals, high performance habits and much more. Book <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/2704/caroline-buchanan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caroline Buchanan</a> for guest speaking, marketing or other opportunities on <a href="https://dashboard.whooshkaa.com/andrew-montesi-1/episodes/368831/pickstar.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a>. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

50 - Caroline Buchanan on world championships, athlete marketing and perspective

Genevieve Gregson (better known by her maiden name, LaCaze) has become somewhat a poster girl for Australian athletics - a dual Olympic runner specialising in the 3000 metre steeplechase event, with an Australian record to her name, combined with a marketable style and humble, Aussie attitude.Gen has found her way into the headlines for exploits on and off the track. She burst onto the scene in 2012 when she surprisingly qualified for the Australian Olympic team, only it was a day late. When Athletics Australia tried to hold their line on the qualifying rules, within hours Gen was trending on Twitter and making international news. Only then did the Australian Olympic Committee get involved and open the door for her inclusion in the team.Then two years later, Gen jumped on stage at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony dancing with Kylie Minogue ... in front of a global audience. She tells us the hilarious back story.But behind the fun and games is an athlete with enormous commitment to her craft. Gen says the drive has been there since she was a kid - dedication to diet, sacrificing everything to get better and chase her athletic dreams.And she’s had more than her fair share of injury setbacks to overcome. Gen says she found that resilience at the beginning of her career, when she struggled to cope with a US college scholarship and tried to quit running.It was that period in her life, and the lessons learned, that would set the foundations for her professional career.We talk about all of these stories and lessons learned, as well as the humourous dynamic between Gen and her husband, fellow Olympic runner Ryan Gregson, working with Nike and her approach to marketing and social media, and much more.Book Genevieve Gregson for guest speaking, marketing or other opportunities on PickStar.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

Genevieve Gregson (better known by her maiden name, LaCaze) has become somewhat a poster girl for Australian athletics - a dual Olympic runner specialising in the 3000 metre steeplechase event, with an Australian record to her name, combined with a marketable style and humble, Aussie attitude. Gen has found her way into the headlines for exploits on and off the track. She burst onto the scene in 2012 when she surprisingly qualified for the Australian Olympic team, only it was a day late. When Athletics Australia tried to hold their line on the qualifying rules, within hours Gen was trending on Twitter and making international news. Only then did the Australian Olympic Committee get involved and open the door for her inclusion in the team. Then two years later, Gen jumped on stage at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony dancing with Kylie Minogue ... in front of a global audience. She tells us the hilarious back story. But behind the fun and games is an athlete with enormous commitment to her craft. Gen says the drive has been there since she was a kid - dedication to diet, sacrificing everything to get better and chase her athletic dreams. And she’s had more than her fair share of injury setbacks to overcome. Gen says she found that resilience at the beginning of her career, when she struggled to cope with a US college scholarship and tried to quit running. It was that period in her life, and the lessons learned, that would set the foundations for her professional career. We talk about all of these stories and lessons learned, as well as the humourous dynamic between Gen and her husband, fellow Olympic runner Ryan Gregson, working with Nike and her approach to marketing and social media, and much more. Book <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/320/genevieve-lacaze" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genevieve Gregson</a> for guest speaking, marketing or other opportunities on <a href="pickstar.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a>. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

49 - Olympian Genevieve Gregson (LaCaze) on resilience, relationships and headlines

Sam Bramham

Sam Bramham OAM, a two-time paralympic gold medallist, author, reality TV star and one of Australia’s cheekiest sporting personalities.Sam, who had his leg amputated at five years old, has found the limelight for much more than just his sporting successes.He made international headlines for lying to an American journalist that his leg was mauled off by a kangaroo.He was also briefly detained by police in 2009 for faking a shark attack, with the help of McDonalds tomato sauce, which resulted in a full beach evacuation.Sam was a much loved contestant on Big Brother, and recently competed on popular tv show Ninja Warrior … among a number of media roles the he has held. He has also been a motivational speaker since the age of 14.We had a hilarious and insightful chat with Sam, who shared his story and rise to fame, his unique way of dealing with disability stigma and the many amazing, challenging and sometimes awkward moments along the way.Book Sam Bramham on PickStar.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

Sam Bramham OAM, a two-time paralympic gold medallist, author, reality TV star and one of Australia’s cheekiest sporting personalities. Sam, who had his leg amputated at five years old, has found the limelight for much more than just his sporting successes. He made international headlines for lying to an American journalist that his leg was mauled off by a kangaroo. He was also briefly detained by police in 2009 for faking a shark attack, with the help of McDonalds tomato sauce, which resulted in a full beach evacuation. Sam was a much loved contestant on Big Brother, and recently competed on popular tv show Ninja Warrior … among a number of media roles the he has held. He has also been a motivational speaker since the age of 14. We had a hilarious and insightful chat with Sam, who shared his story and rise to fame, his unique way of dealing with disability stigma and the many amazing, challenging and sometimes awkward moments along the way. Book <a href="https://pickstar.com.au/our-stars/57/sam-bramham" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sam Bramham</a> on PickStar. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

48 - Sam Bramham on Paralympic gold medals, reality TV and a fake shark attack

Andrew Montesi

Virginia Hyland

We bring you a live panel discussion from the Mumbrella Sports Marketing Summit 2018 that tackled the big issues around trust in sport.The panel chat was in follow up to a keynote from Skins Executive Chairman Jaimie Fuller, who has been on a remarkable public crusade, taking on the biggest sporting organisations and brands on issues of corruption, governance and human rights.Jaimie joined Andrew Montesi from PickStar (and Off-Field podcast host) and Virginia Hyland from Hyland Communications Group to discuss the ethical issues around sport, sporting culture, whether fans care about bad behaviour and how the industry needs to change to foster trust.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 850 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

We bring you a live panel discussion from the <a href="https://mumbrella.com.au/sports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mumbrella Sports Marketing Summit</a> 2018 that tackled the big issues around trust in sport. The panel chat was in follow up to a keynote from Skins Executive Chairman Jaimie Fuller, who has been on a remarkable public crusade, taking on the biggest sporting organisations and brands on issues of corruption, governance and human rights. Jaimie joined Andrew Montesi from PickStar (and Off-Field podcast host) and Virginia Hyland from Hyland Communications Group to discuss the ethical issues around sport, sporting culture, whether fans care about bad behaviour and how the industry needs to change to foster trust. <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PickStar</a> is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 850 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. <a href="http://www.pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the PickStar website now</a> - <a href="http://pickstar.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pickstar.com.au</a> Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi. Find out more: Sign up to our mailing list and contact us <a href="http://www.off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - <a href="http://off-field.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://off-field.co</a>Join us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OffFieldPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcast</a><a>Send us an email</a> - <a>amontesi@pickstar.com.au</a>

47 - Trust in sport with Jaimie Fuller, Andrew Montesi and Virginia Hyland (live Mumbrella Sports Marketing Summit)

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