Podcasts about gold coast commonwealth games

Boxing has always been about belonging for Australian boxer Harry Garside.  He was the skinny little kid desperate to impress his big brothers and his dad.  The nine year old who found brotherhood in the boxing gym. The teenager, bonding with champion Australian athletes from all sports during his time at the AIS.  Heading into his second Olympics, Garside's keen to upgrade from his bronze in Tokyo 2020 to gold in Paris 2024.  He's fired up now but says at first, he was hesitant. He's reflected on the state of mind that took him to his Tokyo 2020 bronze medal for lightweight boxing: “I fed this little beast inside of me… this insecure little boy that wanted nothing more than that Olympic gold medal because he thought then he'd feel good enough.” The difference is, this time Harry has tapped back into the lessons he learned from his childhood heroes.   “I reconnected to that young boy who was inspired by Grant Hackett… who was inspired by Matthew Mitcham.” The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games men's 60kg division gold medal winner chats with former Australian water polo player and Olympian Rowie Webster about finding self belief, how adding ballet to his weekly training schedule has helped him fine tune his body for boxing, and taking his boxing heroes into the ring with him in Paris via his leg tattoos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zac Stubblety-Cook is an Australian legend!Olympic Gold Medalist in Tokyo 2020, Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist at Birmingham 2022, and previous world record holder!He grew up in Brisbane but didn't love swimming when he first started. After a bit of early success and a scholarship to a High School for Swimming Zac went all in.His first international meet at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games was a disaster but lit a fire into his belly that hasn't gone out. He changed his training program and coach, started working on his mental game, and 3 years later was the Olympic Gold Medalist.A few key topics in this chatGrowing up in BrisbaneEarly days swimmingDealing with disappointment2018 commonwealth gamesTokyo Olympics - GOLD!World RecordParis 2024I loved this chat and so will you!Zac's LinksINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/zacstubblety/This episode is proudly sponsored by Ārepa Brain Performance Drink! Use code - GOODHUMAN for 25% off.SHOP AREPA HERE - https://drinkarepa.com/collections/all-products/Cooper's SocialsINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_The Good Human FactoryINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/WEBSITE - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/WORKSHOP ENQUIRY - https://form.typeform.com/to/ECsr8tApUse code PODCAST for 25% off GOOD HUMAN FACTORY Merch. - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/goodhumanmerchTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zac Stubblety-Cook is an Australian legend!Olympic Gold Medalist in Tokyo 2020, Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist at Birmingham 2022, and previous world record holder!He grew up in Brisbane but didn't love swimming when he first started. After a bit of early success and a scholarship to a High School for Swimming Zac went all in.His first international meet at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games was a disaster but lit a fire into his belly that hasn't gone out. He changed his training program and coach, started working on his mental game, and 3 years later was the Olympic Gold Medalist.A few key topics in this chatGrowing up in BrisbaneEarly days swimmingDealing with disappointment2018 commonwealth gamesTokyo Olympics - GOLD!World RecordParis 2024I loved this chat and so will you!Zac's LinksINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/zacstubblety/This episode is proudly sponsored by Ārepa Brain Performance Drink! Use code - GOODHUMAN for 25% off.SHOP AREPA HERE - https://drinkarepa.com/collections/all-products/Cooper's SocialsINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_The Good Human FactoryINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/WEBSITE - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/WORKSHOP ENQUIRY - https://form.typeform.com/to/ECsr8tApUse code PODCAST for 25% off GOOD HUMAN FACTORY Merch. - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/goodhumanmerchTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zac Stubblety-Cook is an Australian legend!Olympic Gold Medalist in Tokyo 2020, Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist at Birmingham 2022, and previous world record holder!He grew up in Brisbane but didn't love swimming when he first started. After a bit of early success and a scholarship to a High School for Swimming Zac went all in.His first international meet at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games was a disaster but lit a fire into his belly that hasn't gone out. He changed his training program and coach, started working on his mental game, and 3 years later was the Olympic Gold Medalist.A few key topics in this chatGrowing up in BrisbaneEarly days swimmingDealing with disappointment2018 commonwealth gamesTokyo Olympics - GOLD!World RecordParis 2024I loved this chat and so will you!Zac's LinksINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/zacstubblety/This episode is proudly sponsored by Ārepa Brain Performance Drink! Use code - GOODHUMAN for 25% off.SHOP AREPA HERE - https://drinkarepa.com/collections/all-products/Cooper's SocialsINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_The Good Human FactoryINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/WEBSITE - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/WORKSHOP ENQUIRY - https://form.typeform.com/to/ECsr8tApUse code PODCAST for 25% off GOOD HUMAN FACTORY Merch. - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/goodhumanmerchTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we chat to Sally Freedman, an extremely accomplished woman in football. Sally received the only full academic scholarship to study a masters in business (sport management) at Griffith University in Australia. Since graduating, Sally has worked at Melbourne City Football Club, Wellington Phoenix Football Club, the 2015 Asian Cup, the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, and UEFA in Switzerland. Sally has worked in different areas including marketing, communication, fan engagement, protocol, ticketing, and spectator services. More recently she has published her own book “Get Your Tits Out For The Lads”, a memoir of her experiences of misogyny in football @fairplaybooks. Here's her story.  Please subscribe if you enjoy this episode & give us a follow on social media for all updates on new episodes and guests. Twitter: @agoalinmindppod Instagram: @agoalinmindpodcast Thanks for listening, lots of love Darcey and Gabriella. x

With nearly 30 years' experience and nominations for his work as both a performer and choreographer, Nathan is a driving force in the performance industry. After 14 successful years as a performer, Nathan began his transition into choreography and direction in 2006. He has since made a name for himself as a highly acclaimed and sought-after Artistic Director and Choreographer with an impressive portfolio that highlights the scope of his skill-set.Nathan has a knack for breathing new energy into classic productions while maintaining a respectful nod to the timeless choreography that audiences love. His passion for storytelling has led him to large-scale productions where he has embraced the opportunity to create something powerful and impactful on an international platform. His talent for finding the tempo that best fits the style of the production makes him an asset to any project.Showcasing experience in theatre, large-scale events, film and television, a few of his career highpoints include Head of Choreography and Staging Director for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Artistic Director for both Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games, Director of Mass Choreography for the 2014 Winter Olympics, The 40th Anniversary of Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show, High Society at the prestigious Old Vic in London's West End, and choreographing for the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.They are vast, varied and impressive credits in a career that continues to thrill audiences and performers alike - indicating that there is so much more stellar creation and triumphant accolade ahead for Nathan M. Wright.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Dane Baker is a Performance Dietitian who has worked extensively with New Zealand's elite athletes and organisations over the past 15 years, including the Chiefs, Blues, Black Ferns 7s, NZ Hockey and NZ Swimming.  He was also the NZ team dietitian for the Rio Olympics and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.Dane is an active researcher in the field of RED-s, a lecturer at the University of Otago and has a leadership role as part of WHISPA, a specialist group dedicated to optimising female health and performance at High performance Sport New Zealand.  He also leads the nutrition provision for the HPSNZ core knowledge coach education program.In this wide ranging conversation, Dane and I discuss how to properly fuel a developing athlete's performance, fad diets and the influence they are having on our kids, Dane's love of fishing, and the dangers of low energy availability in sport. We start the show hearing about Dane's formative years growing up playing golf in West Auckland.Enjoy!Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at athletedevelopmentproject.com/newsletterGet Craig to speak at your club or school here. Connect with Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrisonTwitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrisonSupport the show

Dane Baker is a Performance Dietitian who has worked extensively with New Zealand's elite athletes and organisations over the past 15 years, including the Chiefs, Blues, Black Ferns 7s, NZ Hockey and NZ Swimming.  He was also the NZ team dietitian for the Rio Olympics and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.Dane is an active researcher in the field of RED-s, a lecturer at the University of Otago and has a leadership role as part of WHISPA, a specialist group dedicated to optimising female health and performance at High performance Sport New Zealand.  He also leads the nutrition provision for the HPSNZ core knowledge coach education program.In this wide ranging conversation, Dane and I discuss how to properly fuel a developing athlete's performance, fad diets and the influence they are having on our kids, Dane's love of fishing, and the dangers of low energy availability in sport. We start the show hearing about Dane's formative years growing up playing golf in West Auckland.Enjoy!Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at athletedevelopmentproject.com/newsletterGet Craig to speak at your club or school here. Connect with Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrisonTwitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrisonSupport the show

Mastermind is back for the rest of 2022. 10 questions on your specialist sporting subject. Text it through to 8833 and you could be in the running for a $100 Lifestyle Focus voucher. Today Simon takes on Kiwis at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Do you have what it takes to be the official @SENZAfternoons Mastermind Champion?

Tonight, the Hunters Campfire crew are seriously outgunned as we talk speak with Gemma Dunn, SSAA Coaching and Membership Development Manager and Editor of Women in Shooting magazine. Gemma brings a wealth of competitive shot gunning experience to the campfire as a past member of the Australia Shooting Team having competed at various World Cup events and World Summer University Games. Following on from a competitive career in shooting, Gemma made the move into shooting administration as the Shooting Sport Operations Manager at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. More lately Gemma's interests have focused on rifle shooting and hunting, and as well as encouraging others to become involved in shooting and hunting.   Cheers Ian, Mark and Jono   The Hunters Campfire thehunterscampfire@gmail.com

In episode 308 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer which is the next edition of the Summer Series Part 3: Nutrition with Renee McGregor, featuring extracts from our recent Live stream event "Fuelling the Endurance Athlete". Renee specialises in relative energy deficiency in sport, eating disorders, the female athlete, athletic health and performance. Her clinical practice and knowledge are supported by extensive experience working in both clinical and performance nutrition including the 2012 Olympic Games London, 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, and the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Renee is the best-selling author of the “Fast Fuels” training series and “Orthorexia, When Healthy Eating Goes Bad”.   Show Sponsor: POLAR Polar are a sports technology company who build world class heart rate monitors and GPS watches for people who take their health, fitness and sports performance seriously. Polar have an incredible heritage. Headquartered in Finland they have been the global driving force behind scientific wearables for over 40 years. They are the pioneers in and world leaders in heart rate measurement technology. Their products provide you with 24/7 monitoring to enable you to plan better, train smarter, recover fully … so you can be at your physical best. Coming from the heart of the Nordics, they have the experience, insight, and history of quality, design and innovation which is unparalleled. Worn by some of the best athletes on the planet, we're very excited to have Polar as a partner here so you can also access their heart rate monitors, watches and training platform. As a starting bonus, the team at Polar are offering 15% off. If it's time for you to check out a new heart rate monitor or watch to help improve your performance, head across to Polar.com and use the code TPPS on selected products Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts | Patreon If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram & Twitter The Physical Performance Show: Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (@tppshow1) Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.

Summary: In this episode, our host Criena Gehrke speaks with playwright, artistic director, and Indigenous leader Wesley Enoch about the role of storytelling, leadership and wisdom in elevating and amplifying the voices of Indigenous artists and cultures. They also highlight the  importance of advocating for the intrinsic value of the arts, particularly in terms of celebrating differences and encouraging dialogue. After, Criena is joined by fellow host Stephanie Fortunato to discuss key takeaways. They emphasize the critical need to support the next generation of cultural leaders and arts administrators, particularly Indigenous leadership.DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT References One Woman's Song by Peta Murray, produced by the Queensland Theatre Company in 1993 Kath Walker Celebrating Neville Bonner, the first Indigenous federal parliamentarian Lydia Miller Pat O'Shane David Hudson Ralph Myers: let's keep the dreamers in charge of the arts Sydney Festival director Wesley Enoch talks us through his 'Australian Made' collection at SBS On Demand The New HOTA Gallery BioWesley Enoch is an internationally acclaimed playwright and artistic director. He is the current [2021] Indigenous Chair in the Creative Industries (a new role) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. He has written and directed iconic Indigenous productions including The 7 Stages of Grieving, Black Medea and The Story of the Miracles at Cookie's Table. He was the Artistic Director of the Sydney Festival from 2017 to 2020 and was previously the Artistic Director at Kooemba Jdarra Indigenous Performing Arts and the Ilbijerri Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Theatre Co-operative. Wesley's other residencies include Resident Director at Sydney Theatre Company; Associate Artistic Director at Belvoir Street Theatre; the 2002 Australia Council Cite Internationale des Arts Residency in Paris and the Australia Council Artistic Director for the Australian Delegation to the 2008 Festival of Pacific Arts. He was creative consultant, segment director and indigenous consultant for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

#TheHelpSide Our guest today is the recently retired Australian Men's goalkeeper, Tyler Lovell. Affectionately known as ‘Big T', Tyler hung up the pads after 147 games for the Kookaburras over a 9-year career which included Gold at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018, and Gold at the 2014 World Cup and a nomination in 2019 for the World Goalkeeper of the Year. A man for the big moments and the last line of defence, Tyler knows a thing or two about performing under pressure and in this episode we're privileged to hear some of his insights into how to deal with it. Also, for any budding goalkeepers out there, you won't want to miss some of Tyler's top tips for being a world-class GK. Finally, during his time with the Kookaburras, Tyler was passionate about team culture and creating a true high-performance environment, and was undoubtedly one of the best team-men you could wish for. For this, you won't want to miss Tyler's take on building good teams.

#TheHelpSide Our guest today is the recently retired Australian Men's goalkeeper, Tyler Lovell. Affectionately known as ‘Big T', Tyler hung up the pads after 147 games for the Kookaburras over a 9-year career which included Gold at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018, and Gold at the 2014 World Cup and a nomination in 2019 for the World Goalkeeper of the Year. In this episode, Part B, you will hear how Tyler was passionate about team culture and creating a true high-performance environment, and was undoubtedly one of the best team-men you could wish for. For this, you won't want to miss Tyler's take on building good teams. Also, for any budding goalkeepers out there, you won't want to miss some of Tyler's top tips for being a world-class GK.  

In this episode, I am joined by Caitlin Sargent Jones. Caitlin is a recently retired Olympic track and field athlete. Caitlin talks about how her start in athletics wasn't a typical one and how her use of small goals has helped her achieve amazing things in her career. Caitlin is also a physio and she explains how she had an internal struggle with herself with her physio brain and her athlete brain particularly when it came to injuries. She mentions how seeing a sports psychologist really helped her mindset shift between the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. This was the first time I got to ask an athlete about the transition into retirement and Caitlin articulates it so well. We discuss identity and how there is a grieving process too. Caitlin shares some great insights that she has learnt throughout her career and I hope you can learn as much as I did! You can follow her on Instagram @caitlin.sargentjones To keep up with the podcast follow the Instagram page @perfectly_flawed_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-flawed-podcast/message

Warning: this episode features discussions about suicide and mental health. Dane Bird-Smith An Olympic 20km Racewalker representing Australia for the last 12 years, 4 x World Championship teams, 4 x World Cup teams, a gold medal and Games record at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and on debut a Bronze medal at the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympic Games. Bird-Smith has been around the world and taken on every competitor and challenge, but his greatest challenge was from within himself. After years of punishing training, singularly focused on competing at the highest level he found himself achieving his dreams but shadowed by a dark cloud. Reaching out for professional help was a decision that shook his Olympic values of strength, resilience and chasing perfection, but it was a move that he believes saved his life. With renewed support and changes in perspective he not only continued to compete against the best in the world but put a spiral of depression behind him. Now he wants to share his journey and be a catalyst for conversations in mental health and men's health. If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 Headspace on 1800 650 890 ReachOut at au.reachout.com Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) on 1800 008 774

Today we're going to North Stradbroke Island in the sparkling jewel that is Moreton Bay in Queensland's south-east. It's known as "Straddie" to some. But to the Quandamooka Aboriginal people, who have a connection to the island going back more than 20,000 years, it is known it as Minjerribah, meaning “island in the sun”. Delvene Cockatoo-Collins is a First Nations artist based here, like generations of her family before her. Her works are now sold around the world and were featured in her designs for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games medals, and her representation of the white whale Migaloo floating high above the audience in the opening ceremony.  Today Delvene takes us on a walking tour of the island, which she does regularly for day trippers keen to get a First Nations perspective of the important artistic and cultural sites on this patch of paradise. We start our conversation for Streets of Your Town under the trees on the beach near Dunwich, or Goompi, where Delvene finds many of the materials she uses in her evolving arts practice. Streets of your Town podcast would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians on whose land this story was gathered. I acknowledge that for tens of thousand of years Our First Nations people have walked this country and shared stories on this great land down under, and I walk in their footsteps today.   I pay my respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. Read more about Delvene's work, see the back catalogue of episodes and learn more about my work as The Wandering Journo at the Streets of Your Town website at https://soyt.substack.com https://cockatoocollins.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alistair Brownlee is the Dual Olympic Games Champion (2012 and 2016 Olympic Games) becoming the first Triathlete in history to have defended their title.  His younger brother Jonny secured the bronze in London making history as the first brothers in Olympic history for a podium in an individual sport since 1908. Jonny's silver in 2016 made history again for the brothers becoming the first British brothers to ever finish first and second in an individual event at an Olympic Games. Alistair is the two-time World Series Triathlon Champion, 4X European Champion and 2014 Commonwealth Games Champion.  Alistair is the first triathlete to be nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year and was bestowed the honour of flagbearer for England in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Alistair was a candidate for the International Olympic Committee's Athletes Commission and has since turned his attention to long course racing having picked up Dual Ironman Distance race wins, runner up in the 2019 Ironman 70.3 World Championships and an eye on becoming the first triathlete in history to break the seven-hour barrier for an Ironman distance event with Phoenix's sub seven-hour attempt upcoming in 2022. Alistair has become an author, publishing "Relentless: Secrets of the Sporting Elite".  In this episode Alistair discusses "Relentless", his career highs, lows and learnings, his own reflection on dropping Jonny in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games Triathlon to secure the win. We look at that history making event, the grand final of the World Triathlon series in Cozumel 2016, where Alistair in what many have said redefined their confidence and faith in modern sport by carrying and assisting heat stricken younger brother Jonny across the line. Show Sponsor: POLAR Polar are a sports technology company who build world class heart rate monitors and GPS watches for people who take their health, fitness and sports performance seriously. Polar have an incredible heritage. Headquartered in Finland they have been the global driving force behind scientific wearables for over 40 years. They are the pioneers in and world leaders in heart rate measurement technology. Their products provide you with 24/7 monitoring to enable you to plan better, train smarter, recover fully … so you can be at your physical best. Coming from the heart of the Nordics, they have the experience, insight, and history of quality, design and innovation which is unparalleled. Worn by some of the best athletes on the planet, we're very excited to have Polar as a partner here so you can also access their heart rate monitors, watches and training platform. As a starting bonus, the team at Polar are offering 15% off. If it's time for you to check out a new heart rate monitor or watch to help improve your performance, head across to Polar.com and use the code TPPS on selected products Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts | Patreon If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram & Twitter The Physical Performance Show: Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (@tppshow1) Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.

Is all art, is in some ways manipulative? Isn't entertainment just another means to educate? Today's guest is Wesley Enoch, a writer and director that has helped shape some of Australia's most iconic and celebrated Indigenous theatre productions including “The Sapphires” the true story turned play by Tony Briggs that become a film earning 20 million at the Australian box office. It's always a real personal treat to hear about the history and background to a iconic or landmark piece of art - but this conversation showed me the different philosophies and methodologies every individual takes to shape the messages and causes they are passionate about. How art can be as Wesley suggests a “trojan horse for change…”He has worked as Artistic Director of Queensland Theatre Company, the Sydney Festival, a for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. His many original plays are celebrated pieces of Australian theatre and we chat from his office at Sydney Festival in 2019 - yes this is another one from the vault! - He ramble through his early days plying his trade, his mentor Nick Enright, the Australian playwright and director and how that infused his work and life as a director… but it comes back to the Sapphires today folks - the story of four women that travel to Vietnam to sing for troops in 1968. A true story turned play, turned film that inspired and educated many of us. Without us realising at the time. The Sapphires Film TrailerBuy The Sapphires SoundtrackWriter of the play TONY BRIGGS talks about previous Australian productionWesley Enoch's PlaysProduced by Old Fashioned StudiosHosted by Bradley McCawSound design by Matt Erskine & Cross Point SolutionsStory Producer & additional engineering by Gilang CandradityaTheme composed by James Ryan

Is all art, is in some ways manipulative? Isn't entertainment just another means to educate? Today's guest is Wesley Enoch, a writer and director that has helped shape some of Australia's most iconic and celebrated Indigenous theatre productions including “The Sapphires” the true story turned play by Tony Briggs that become a film earning 20 million at the Australian box office. It's always a real personal treat to hear about the history and background to a iconic or landmark piece of art - but this conversation showed me the different philosophies and methodologies every individual takes to shape the messages and causes they are passionate about. How art can be as Wesley suggests a “trojan horse for change…”He has worked as Artistic Director of Queensland Theatre Company, the Sydney Festival, a for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. His many original plays are celebrated pieces of Australian theatre and we chat from his office at Sydney Festival in 2019 - yes this is another one from the vault! - He ramble through his early days plying his trade, his mentor Nick Enright, the Australian playwright and director and how that infused his work and life as a director… but it comes back to the Sapphires today folks - the story of four women that travel to Vietnam to sing for troops in 1968. A true story turned play, turned film that inspired and educated many of us. Without us realising at the time. The Sapphires Film TrailerBuy The Sapphires SoundtrackWriter of the play TONY BRIGGS talks about previous Australian productionWesley Enoch's PlaysProduced by Old Fashioned StudiosHosted by Bradley McCawSound design by Matt Erskine & Cross Point SolutionsStory Producer & additional engineering by Gilang CandradityaTheme composed by James Ryan

As we get ready to FINALLY experience the Olympic Games in Tokyo, it's time to celebrate another occasion first as we bring your our landmark 100th episode and celebrate with a very special episode that might be worth as much as an Olympic gold! Join us as we go over some of our favourite memories from the first 100 episodes, and then take a trip down memory lane in hearing the best bits of our show from episodes 51 right through to 99! There are some classic interview clips including snippets from each of the guests who have appeared on the show since our 50th episode, as well as going over highlights of our coverage from the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and even that time we wasted an episode talking about the Hobart Olympic Bid. It's one episode that you won't want to miss!

Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field as both a Para Swimmer and a diversity and inclusion expert so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Matthew Haanappel. Matthew has had an amazing career in swimming representing Australia since 2010 collecting Paralympic Gold and Bronze at London 2012 Paralympic Games, World Championship Bronze at IPC World Championships in Montreal, Canada, 2013, 3x Gold, 2x Silver and Bronze at Paralympic Pan Pacific Championships, Los Angeles, USA, 2014 and competed at the Rio Paralympics 2016 and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018. During his time in swimming Matthew has taken many paid and volunteer roles in management centring around diversity and inclusion. In his current role as Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Monash Sports and Recreation Department Matthew has been one of the key players in developing a new program called ‘Integrated Practical Placement' for the purpose of giving people with a disability a place to develop workplace skills. Matthew has also used his skills to in conjunction with Swimmer Victoria put together the Diversity and Inclusion committee of which he is Chairperson. He dedicates his life to increasing the profile of Paralympic sport in Australia and the advocacy of people with disabilities and developing an environment where everyone has a fair go in sport. Matthew's interview was recorded some months back so please be aware that conversations in the interview will include topics that may have changed or be currently happening. Through today's episode Matt shares some insights into his work as well as his thoughts on swimming in Australia and where he see's swimming moving to in the future. Please share the hidden gems you find in Matt's interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all his contact details listed at the end of the show notes. If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: regionalswimclinics@outlook.com So, let's jump in and find out more about Matt's journey in swimming. Matthew Haanappel's Contact Information: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-haanappel-oam-596093b8/ Email: haanappel.matthew.a@gmail.com Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information: Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/ Facebook - Aquatic Mentors Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au Email – regionalswimclinics@outlook.com Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics Ebook link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/

Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has become the first openly transgender athlete picked for an Olympic Games.She has been named as part of a five strong New Zealand contingent for Tokyo.Hubbard will compete in the women's 87kg category and is ranked fourth in the division.Olympic Weightlifting New Zealand High Performance Director Simon Kent told Heather du Plessis-Allan it is a proud moment for the organisation as it's the most they have ever sent. "Laurel's comeback after the dislocated elbow at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games shows a real tenacity on her part."He says that she is reasonably well positioned and has a chance of positioning. Hubbard's participation has been controversial, but Kent says that fellow competitors are usually supportive at events. "Whilst there is clearly discussion and what-not about her participation, when we are at events, there is a sense of togetherness and people are very accepting of Laurel participating. LISTEN ABOVE

Jess Piasecki is part of Team GB in the marathon and will make her Olympic debut in the heat of Tokyo. I met Jess at the Team GB Kitting Out day and she was thrilled with the experience. Jess's story is a remarkable one. She's been competing at international level since she was 16. But from the age of 18 she's had to learn about and overcome a number of problems especially poor bone health and issues with the menstrual cycle which has left her with a lot of serious injuries including 7 compression fractures in her spine. She missed both the Rio Olympics and the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games with problems with her hips, rib and spine. Jess has become an expert about what caused these issues and she's now a lecturer at Nottingham Trent University. There's lots to learn from Jess's website at www.runscience.co.uk And have a listen to Jess's own podcast - Female Athlete Podcast https://femaleathletepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ I'm making these podcast to help raise awareness for Maggie's Cancer Centres, if you fancy giving a few pounds as a tip - here's the link https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/destinationtokyo Support this podcast

Dr Karin Hugo is a coach and Sport Scientist who obtained her PhD in sports science at Stellenbosch Univeristy. Karin was selected as a South African National coach to the Athens, London and Rio Paralympic Games, as well as the World Championships in 2011, 2013 and 2015. She has coached numerous swimmers with disabilities to various Paralympic and World Champ medals. Emma Chelius is a South African swimmer. She competed in the women's 50 metre freestyle event at the 2017 & 2019 World Aquatics Championships. In 2018 she competed in 5 events at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. She has most recently qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics for the 50m free with a new South African record! In this episode, we discussed how Karin's background in sports science contributes to her coaching, Emma's view on the psychological aspect of high performance sport, and their symbiotic relationship of coach and athlete! Check out our Instagram: @graysinthehouse

Jamie Bowie is a former 400m GB and Team Scotland athlete, Jamie was part of the team that won silver at the World Indoor Championships in the 4x400m relay. Now turning his hand to coaching, the former internationalist has worked with athletes at pathway level in both athletics and rugby and now works for Scottish Gymnastics as a Performance Manager for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018 and towards the Birmingham 2022 Games. Continuing, to progress his coaching he currently coaches Double World Champion and Paralympic sprinter Maria Lyle ahead of the postponed Tokyo Paralympic Games. In this episode Jamie discusses: Not being a "talented" youngster and how the 400m found him. Not getting carried away by physical abilities in adolescence. The personal characteristics he looks for in athletes. The challenge of selecting athletes for development vs performance at youth level. The similarities between the 4x400m relay and Artistic Gymnastics. The importance of investing in both coaches and athletes. Long term coach-athlete relationships. You can keep up to date with Jamie via his Instagram account: @jkb400 and @coach.bowie as well as via his Twitter account: @Bowie2Bowie . As always you can keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our website, Instagram and Twitter.

It's all through the news... Brisbane is in the running to host the 2032 Olympic Games!But what do our local athletes think of the news? Phoenix Radio's Jack Lewis chats with Ipswich Olympian Deb Acason about her Olympic experiences, and her thoughts on Queensland's Olympic bid.RISE with Riley, Jack and Friends every Weekday morning from 7 to 9AM on Phoenix Radio.

LGBTQ People in Sport - Beth Fisher Beth won 44 caps in Wales Hockey over a career spanning 15 years. She has been a board member of Welsh Cycling and has worked for several national governing bodies of sport. Since retiring from sport Beth has also worked as a commentator, reporter and presenter for a range of broadcasters covering international football, Premier League, Championship and League Two football, International and Pro 14 rugby, the Cardiff Half Marathon, International Cricket, Hockey, Ice Hockey, Netball and the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Beth now works a for ITV Sport wales.

This highlight edition of our podcast On Side features our chat with AIS Chief Medical Officer Dr David Hughes on inclusion in sport following last year’s release of the Guidelines for the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse people in sport. Dr Hughes says transgender and gender diversity is not a sport issue, it’s a societal issue. “It’s important that sport at all time reflects societal changes, and moves with societal changes,” Dr Hughes says. Three-time Paralympian Michael Roeger has dreamed of winning gold for his country - ever since he was a young boy growing up in Langhorne Creek. Michael talks about the Tokyo 2020 setback given his “hot” start to the year and why he thinks Paralympians are less likely to dope than their Olympic counterparts. Each month we celebrate one of the great moments in Australian sport in our segment From The Highlight Reel. This time we relive the 1989 Rugby League Grand Final - regarded by many as the greatest of all time - with try scorer Steve Jackson. Jackson, the self-confessed naughty boy who rather than dip his toe in the water would dive head-first, admits he played and lived his dream. He also talks about his transformation and how he now uses his own experiences to help young people. Our final guest is Australian marathon runner Cassie Fien, who was preparing for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games before she was banned for nine months after taking a supplement. It’s a powerful story. She talks about the devastating moment she was told she was banned and the impacts that ban had on her career and her life. Her sanction had a far-reaching impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our combined athlete perspective episode for the last two topics. Marathon runner and dual Olympian Jess Stenson joins us to discuss the evolution of her preparation for hot races, from the 2013 Moscow World Champs, to the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games & the follow up Gold Coast marathon a few months later.

Jeremy Fleming is the Managing Director of Stagekings - the company behind the sets of events like the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Ninja Warrior and Ultra Music Festival. Navigating the company through this very difficult time, Jeremy saw an opportunity for Stagekings to manufacture WFH office furniture and thrive over 2020. After reemploying his staff and another 70 more, the company has built the IsoKing range and donated over $50k to Support Act - a music industry crisis relief charity.

Join artists Dale Harding and Judy Watson, Firesticks Alliance representative Leeton Lee, and panel host Shannon Brett, in the first of a series of three panels expanding on key themes of the exhibition On Fire: Climate and Crisis. This discussion looks at fire as a colonised entity within Queensland and Australia, the revival of cultural burning practices, their potential application to combat global warming fuelled ecological change, and how art can visualise these themes. Bios Dale Harding is a descendant of the Bidjara, Garingbal, and Ghungalu peoples of Central Queensland and a Brisbane-based artist. Harding works in a wide variety of media to explore the visual and social languages of his communities as cultural continuum, drawing upon and maintaining the spiritual and philosophical sensibilities of his cultural inheritance within the framework of contemporary art internationally. Judy Watson was born in Mundubbera, Queensland, and lives and works in Brisbane, Queensland. Watson’s Aboriginal matrilineal family are from Waanyi country in north-west QLD. Her work reveals hidden stories within Country, working from site, archives and memory, uncovering Indigenous histories, following lines of emotional and physical topography that centre on particular places and moments in time. Leeton Lee is a descendent of Bundjalung, Thungutti, and Mualgal peoples. Lee’s background is in youth work/community services and cultural education and is currently a Volunteer Firefighter with Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade where he is responsible for burn planning and assessment of all landscape burns. Previously, Lee was a practicing artist, working across various mediums, including wood carvings using self-made traditional tools to sustain cultural practice, and contributed commissioned works for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Recently, Lee has been working with cultural fire through the Firesticks Alliance Networks and is heavily involved in Activations of fire Circles as Firesticks’ Southeast Queensland Coordinator. Shannon Brett is a descendant of the Wakka Wakka, Butchulla and Gurang Gurang peoples of southern Queensland. Brett is an interdisciplinary artist who creates and designs artworks indicative of their experiences as an Aboriginal person living and surviving in modern, urban Australian society. Brett also works extensively as an independent curator, writer, trainer and arts manager, motivated by art that operates at the juncture of cultural politics and visual practice.

In this highlight edition of our podcast On Side we take a peek at some of the best interviews so far. This includes our chat with 2008 and 2012 Paralympic cycling gold medallist Michael Gallagher. Prior to the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, Gallagher tested positive for recombinant erythropoietin (rEPO) at a training camp in Italy. Still under sanction, Gallagher talked about the biggest impact his sanction had on him and what drove him to “cross a dark line”. How far has women’s sport come? Events like Australia's Twenty20 World Cup with a crowd of 90,000 in March suggest a long way. We discussed parity in sport - where we’ve come from and what still needs to be done - with one of our greatest sportswomen Heather McKay, one of our greatest basketball coaches Carrie Graf and up-and-coming basketball star Keely Froling. Today we highlight Carrie’s views. Also featured is part of our interview with Gold Coast Commonwealth Games heroes Eloise Wellings and Madeline Hills who, along with Celia Sullohern, created one of the highlights of the Games when they waited for Lineo Chaka at the finish line – an act of sportsmanship that was beamed around the globe. Finally, we take another listen to some of the best moments of our interview with Katrina Fanning, an Indigenous champion and rugby league legend. We reflect on her illustrious career, the issue of racism within sports and the role sport plays in reducing barriers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you have a goal in 2020 that fell apart? Maybe an event you wanted to do well at? Maybe it was a riding-related goal that went out the window when you had to self-isolate or start managing your kid’s online classes.While there are reasons to have a bit of optimism for 2021, planning for the year ahead is still tricky. If you set a goal race, will it actually run, for example? Given the high probability that you’ll face some more curveballs next year, how do you plan to get better and fitter on the bike?Molly Hurford is a contributor to the magazine and the podcast. She has a great story in the current issue, and now online, about why you should ditch traditional training goals or resolutions for 2021. She proposes setting intentions for what she calls #theseUncertainTimes.Molly and her partner Peter Glassford host the Consummate Athlete podcast and have a new book called Becoming a Consummate Athlete. Some of the discussion in this episode picks up on ideas from that book. Some other things that came up are cross country rider Haley Smith’s 2018 bronze medal ride at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, bathtub crayons, Marie Kondo and cycling gear, and the book Forever Fit by pop legend Cher. But most important, there’s lots of great training advice for the year ahead.

Jamarz On Marz and Nardean join Paisley for a chat about West Sydney & Queer Culture, Covert Racism, and Mental Health.   Hailing from Orange regional NSW, JamarzOnMarz is a queer rapper and saxophonist of Kenyan and Sri Lankan-Tamil heritage. At 22 years of age, the Sydney-based artist has soared to new heights, performing with megastar Solange Knowles, in her band, for four sold-out shows at the Sydney Opera House. Since bursting onto the scene, JamarzOnMarz has featured on ABC TV's The Recording Studio, collaborating with Horrorshow as a gift to his former teacher. The hip hop trailblazer has lit up iconic venues like Sydney Mardi Gras, Riverstage Brisbane, and the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, while sharing line-ups with Australian stars Courtney Act, Marcia Hines, Mallrat, and San Cisco.   Born into an Egyptian family and raised in Sydney's west, Nardean began her musical exploration at the age of 22. As a consequence of growing up within a culture that did not support the notion of a woman becoming a musician - let alone a genre-bending, thought-provoking, ass shaking contemporary hip hop artist - she was forced to overcome some serious obstacles in her journey. After a few short years of exploring her voice, Nardean has cemented herself as a force to be reckoned with in the Australian Hip Hop scene. Traversing rap, singing, and poetry, her music is an eclectic mix of heartfelt lyricism and honest self-reflection, contrasted with queen anthems and middle finger raising bangers.

Guests: Eloise Wellings, Madeline Hills, Michael Crooks, Carrie Graf, Keely Froling & Heather McKay. How far has women’s sport come? Events like Australia's Twenty20 World Cup with a crowd of 90,000 in March suggest a long way. In episode four of our Sport Integrity Australia podcast ‘On Side’, we discuss parity in sport - where we’ve come from and what still needs to be done - with one of our greatest sportswomen Heather McKay, one of our greatest basketball coaches Carrie Graf and up-and-coming basketball star Keely Froling. We also chat to Baseball Australia’s General Manager Performance Pathways & Player Development, Michael Crooks, about the sport’s challenges – funding, match fixing, differences in anti-doping in the Major League - and creating pathways for young athletes dreaming big in the US. Finally, we talk to Gold Coast Commonwealth Games heroes Eloise Wellings and Madeline Hills who, along with Celia Sullohern, created one of the highlights of the Games when they waited for Lineo Chaka at the finish line, and triple Olympian Bronwen Knox answers the question “If one person in a team tests positive, does the whole team get tested?” A leading advocate for the equality in sport, Graf says there needs to be a shift in the thinking of what is a Return On Investment “rather than just commercial and eye balls”. “I was a little girl who grew up when there wasn’t any role models and you couldn’t aspire to work as a professional athlete, as a coach,” she says. “l was fortunate to have a professional coaching career for 20-plus years, I think we’re certainly seeing a shift that little girls can look on TV and look around the media and go ‘wow, I could do this a job’, and that that is a legitimate job but I still think there is a long, long way to go.” Froling, who has two brothers currently playing in the National Basketball League, says she often compares the rewards. “I look at what the boys get and what they’re doing and I think, ‘oh, it’s so annoying’ … we work just as hard if not harder than them and aren’t rewarded in the same way.” It’s certainly a long way from when McKay, a winner of 16 British Opens in a row, competed as an amateur, having to take two months off work without pay simply to play. As an amateur she says she played “for fun” and without the pressure athletes’ face now. “Today the pressure is there, the big money’s there, so when the money is there, certainly there is going to be a lot of pressure because you’ve got to perform and that’s really the difference between today and in my time. It’s their full-time job.” With significant contracts up for grabs for young baseballers overseas, Crooks is trying to develop right path for talented young players. “Managing the workloads and expectations for these young players is really, really critical to make sure that they get the most of their opportunity when they do finally get over to the United States as opposed to sending them over as a 16-year-old with no support mechanisms, no safety nets for them and basically leaving them to the wolves so to speak to try and survive in what is an incredible cut-throat world of professional sport,” Crooks says. In our From The Highlight Reel segment Australian 10,000m runners Eloise Wellings and Madeline Hills relive an act of sportsmanship that was beamed around the globe. “We were just doing what we would always do in any other race and it just so happened that there was a whole lot of cameras and a whole lot of people watching,” says Wellings, who concedes her own run was “one of the worst” of her career. “It takes vulnerability to finish a race like that for Lineo when things aren’t going well to run the last three laps on your own. As Madeline said you are very exposed and it’s a vulnerable thing to be in.” Madeline, agrees. “We’ve all had that day,” she says. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 8 of the Running Industry Podcast we talk to Lead Endurance Physiotherapist at British Athletics, Andy Walling.Andy's career to date has seen him as the Lead Endurance Physiotherapist for athletics and Team GB spanning the two Olympic cycles of Rio and Tokyo. He has also spent four and a half years as a senior Physiotherapist for the English institute of Sport, based at Bisham Abbey, and been the team physio at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018. He has worked at the British Olympic Association (BOA), providing care for all summer and winter Olympic sports, with a significant percentage being in foot and ankle injuriesHe is also a qualified Athletics coach and has coached athletes to national titles and regular Great Britain representation, is a 3:47 1500m runner, has a PhD in History prior to becoming a physio and this last couple of years been the physio to none other than Sir Mo Farah. We talk about his roles over the years, his thoughts on the current state of endurance running in the UK and how a nice cup of tea is as good as it gets! Follow Andy viaIG @andy_wallingFb @Andy.walling.52Running Industry Podcast Host: Matt WardProduced by amplifi www.amplifi.mediaIG @amplifimedia Tw @amplifimedia_www.runningindustrypodcast.com IG @runindustry Tw @runindustry All episodes of the running industry podcast are produced by and © amplifi.mediaYou can also show your support by donating to the running industry podcast via Patreon www.patreon.com/runningindustrypodcast

Commonwealth Games Australia’s chief executive officer Craig Phillips is the most capped Olympic team official in Australian sporting history and has 35 years’ experience in the sports industry. In Sport Integrity Australia’s second edition of its podcast ‘On Side’ we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the sporting calendar, on planning the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and on sports very survival. We also discuss the dangers of supplements with Australian marathon runner Cassie Fien, who was banned for nine months after the supplement she was taking unknowingly contained a banned substance, and talk to Australian women’s 100m record holder Melissa Breen on breaking that 20-year record. Finally, our athlete educator Annabelle Cleary answers the question ‘Is there a minimum age for being tested and being banned from sport?’ While Phillips says his organisation hasn’t felt a commercial impact from COVID just yet, he admitted COVID-19 has disrupted 2022 Commonwealth Games preparations (resulting in three athlete villages) and was concerned about the solvency of some Commonwealth sports. He was also enthused about a packed calendar which will see the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Winter Games, various world championships and the Commonwealth Games all held within 12 months. “It’s never happened ever, for anybody, at any time,” Phillips says. “We see this wonderful opportunity for Australian sport…for Australians to get behind athletes wearing that green and gold for that 12-month window.” Australian marathon runner Cassie Fien was preparing for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games before she was banned for nine months after taking a supplement. She talks about the devastating moment she was told she was banned and the impacts that ban had on her career and her life. “I couldn’t eat or drink or anything for nearly 3 days,” she said after being told her sample contained a prohibited substance. “I guess I felt sort of numb, and like something had been ripped out of me. I couldn’t really, I didn’t know how I was going to keep living.” She says her sanction had a far-reaching impact. “It didn’t just affect me, it affected my friends, my family. It’s not just the athlete that suffers, it’s everyone around them. If I could just reach out to even one athlete to just go, ‘I probably don’t need to take what I’m taking’, then that’s my job done.” See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

With two years to go before the Games, Birmingham revealed its iconic venues for Beach Volleyball and 3x3 Basketball in 2022 on the site of old market in Smithfield! CEO of Birmingham 2022 Ian Reid told us bringing those sports into the city centre, not only showcased the landscape of Birmingham but will ensure the games are accessible to all. They're confident coronavirus won't delay the Games, but will be watching other sporting events with interest in the coming months/year. And despite speaking in a broad Glaswegian accent, Ian predicted the Birmingham Commonwealth Games would exceed both Glasgow 2014 and Gold Coast 2018!

Ben Nichols is an international sports communications specialist who has worked with a wide variety of global entities. Ben’s experience includes Formula 1, a Middle Eastern tennis tournament, the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and the World Anti-Doping Agency.  During our conversation, Ben talks about working with international properties both in terms of cultural adjustments and the fact someone is always working in one time zone even if it is the middle of the night in yours. Ben shares a number of lessons from all his experiences, including the efforts to stay ahead of the narrative on a subject like doping and the pressures related to working in crisis situations. 

On this latest episode of our mini-series, Shona Powell-Hughes the Wales XVs & 7s star. The veteran of three World Cup, being the youngest member of the squad at the 2010 event. Shona also competed at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Recently re-signed at Gloucester-Hartpury, the 40-capper Shona combines playing with working for the WRU, in the community game.

Small Biz Matters – a half hour program each week where you can work ON your business rather than IN it.with Alexi Boyd, broadcaster, advocate and small business owner.Date: 7 July 2020 Whilst everyone interested in small business is trying to reinvent themselves through pivoting and adapting there’s one small business who is living it … and everyone is talking about their story. From the Prime Minister, to the media, to national advocates the story of StoryKings is reinvigorating our faith in the small business economy to dust themselves off and reinvent to success. So how did StageKings do it? With amazing speed and efficiency actually. They saw an opportunity and grabbed it with two hands, hung on to their employees, and collaborated with other small businesses who supported them. StageKings are as passionate about small business as the rest of us and we’re proud to welcome Jeremy Fleming, the CEO to share the story of their overnight (haha) pivot success and help out other small businesses to learn from their journey. Welcome to the show Jeremy. Topics we’ll be covering: What gave you the idea to produce remote working office furniture when your company sits squarely in the events industry? Did you draw on your own experiences or your staff’s skills to meet the need? How did that conversation develop with your staff? After trying other ideas like pop up testing facilities and temporary waiting rooms, it was a discussions with a friend in Ireland with a similar company to mine that sparked the idea.  He discussed their plan to start making furniture, and suggested that we had the same machinery and know-how, and that we should look at doing similar.  We’d seen that other desk suppliers were out of stock and, relying on deliveries from China, they likely would be for some time.  So our Head of Production, Mick Jessop, and I decided that work from home desks was the idea to run with.  With a history of design, and a furniture building hobby, Mick ran with the idea, and overnight had 2 designs ready for production.  You had the idea, what steps did you take to get it up off the ground? What did you do first and then later, how did you recognise and chase the organic growth? We moved very quickly with the idea that we had at 11am on Sunday morning, to having prototypes build on Monday, the eCommerce site written overnight on Monday night, a photo shoot on Tuesday morning, and on sale 3pm on Tuesday afternoon. I started with an open letter that I posted on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, which focuses solely on our story, and what we planned to do to keep our people in work.  That post quickly went viral, and withing days had been seen, shared or liked by a million people.  The organic growth is due largely to us focusing on our story, and not trying to sell a product.  Of course it helps that the products go together very easily without tools, they look great, and are very functional, but the story is what got people interested. Did you know it would succeed in those beginning days or were you really throwing your business and all its resources at a possibility We worked on the idea not realising how big it would actually get. We thought it would keep some of our crew working, and that Mick and I would do the sanding, and deliver to people on our way home.  We thought we might sell 100 desks in a month.  We quickly realised that it was going to be bigger than that, when on our first weekend we were featured in multiple newspapers, and on the TV news.  Within 3 days of starting we were taking 200 orders per day, and needed to bring back a bigger crew than we had when Covid hit.  We now have over 50 crew working, made up of out of work event industry workers. What advice would you give to small businesses out there who are fearful of the risks associated with Pivoting? It starts by being agile by nature. As a staging company, nothing we ever do is ever exactly the same, so we really pivot the way we work frequently.  One day we could be building a replica of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and the next week we could be building a 26m tall lion as the centre piece of a stage (which actually happened last year).  We looked at the furniture as another project, and looked at what we needed to do to make that work.  Outside of that the biggest thing for me was to move quickly.  Don’t over analyse.  If getting started is not going to put a huge strain on finances, and you have the equipment to get going, do it, and learn along the way.  We didn’t get a lot of things right when we started this, but had we procrastinated for another week, we would not have had the same reaction, and we wouldn’t have done near as well as we’re doing now.       Has this experience changed your core business forever or simply split you into two niches? How can a small business recognise when it’s NOT working? Has it re-invigorated your staff How will it change your outlook? What lessons have you learned from this side business that crosses over to your core business? We will still build stages again once the live event industry opens up, but we will also continue to manufacture furniture, likely as a separate company. With the focus returning strongly to Australian Made, and Shopping Local, I see a very good opportunity to grown our product range, and partner with other designers to grow that part of the business Recognising when a small business isn’t working can be difficult if you’re embedded in that business day in, day out.  It often takes removing yourself (emotionally and sometimes physically), to take a look from the outside.  This allows you to scrutinise things that appear to be working, but maybe not well enough, and consider a better way. To find out more go to their website: https://www.stagekings.com.au/ About our Guest: “Jeremy Fleming is the Managing Director of Stagekings, the company responsible for some of the most well-known temporary event structures of the past 5 years.  Building stages and sets like the Opening Ceremony at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, the set for Ninja Warrior, the replica Edinburgh Castle at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney, Shakespeare’s Pop up Globe Theatre in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, Ultra Music Festival, and the Adelaide 500 Concert Stage.  Jeremy is currently navigating Stagekings through the most difficult time the event industry has experienced, since the outbreak of Covid-19.  Seeing a chink in the supply chain he has pivoted the staging business to manufacture work from home office furniture, and now return to work office furniture to fill the gap in the market, and to keep Stagekings in business.  By doing this he has reemployed staff, as well as employing many more out of work event crew to help in the manufacturing of the IsoKing desk range.  On top of this over the past 3 months Stagekings has raised over $41,000 for Support Act – the Heart and Hand of Australian Music, through the sales of the desks.”   

This week we spoke with Simone Unanue about her work as a sustainable architect and as sustainability manager for the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. She even had to manage dogs and alligators as part of her work! In this ep we cover: - sustainable infrastructure rating tools (LEED, HQE, BREEAM)- how sustainable supply chains work on small scales and large scales (e.g. the 2016 Rio Olympics)- why did Simone need to manage dogs and alligators at the olympics? (new event!?)- how many stray dogs in Rio found new homes leading up to the Olympic Games as a result of the efforts of Simone's work and her team?- how the Rio Olympics got their Gold medals - how hard is it to find sustainable gold?

Born in France and migrating in the 1990s, Helen Moore learned English as a second language as she grew up Yeppoon in central Queensland.  By her mid-twenties she had met her husband, had two children and had enrolled to study accounting as a mature aged student -  which she blitzed with distinctions. From there Helen moved into government roles, rising to senior executive roles.  She talks about her most memorable role as CFO for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, which she says was a once in a lifetime opportunity, despite the risk management issues. Having worked as a non executive director for the last twelve years, Claire chats to Helen about a range of issues, including the recruitment process, risk management, working on and with boards and more. Helen Moore NED, Santos Organics Chair and Director, Moor Corporate Investments Helen on LinkedIn  Claire Braund on LinkedIn Further Information about Women on Boards (WOB) For further information about WOB' membership, events & services, please visit our website. To receive our weekly newsletter, subscribe to WOB as a Basic Member (free). Subscribe as a Full Member for just $210 p/a for full access to our Board Vacancies, WOBShare (our online member forum) and more.

The boys sit down with marathon runner Jess Trengove. Jess competed at the 2012 London Olympics and 2016 Rio Olympics, as well as having won Bronze medals at the 2014 Glasgow and 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Thanks for joining us Jess!

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. In this very special episode, we talk to an Australian business whose company along with many others in the event industry was abruptly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet rather than rest on their laurels, this dynamic team led by Jeremy Fleming took bold action and drastically transformed what they do and how they do it. What happened next is nothing short of incredible. Jeremy Fleming is the Managing Director of Stagekings, the company responsible for some of the most well-known temporary event structures of the past 5 years. Building stages and sets like the Opening Ceremony at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, the set for Ninja Warrior, the replica Edinburgh Castle at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney, Shakespeare’s Pop up Globe Theatre in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, Ultra Music Festival, and the Adelaide 500 Concert Stage. Jeremy is currently navigating Stagekings through the most difficult time the event industry has experienced, since the outbreak of Covid-19. Seeing a chink in the supply chain he has pivoted the staging business to manufacture work from home office furniture, and now return to work office furniture, to fill the gap in the market and keep Stagekings in business. By doing this he has reemployed staff, as well as employing many more out of work event crew to help in the manufacturing of the IsoKing desk range. On top of this Stagekings has raised over $25,000 for Support Act – the Heart and Hand of Australian Music, through the sales of the desks. Please enjoy this episode of Agile Ideas with Stage Kings & IsoKings founder Jeremy Fleming. Please see their website for more information: WWW.STAGEKINGS.COM.AU Thank you for listening to this podcast. We welcome any feedback. If you would like us to cover specific topics in the future, or be part of our podcast in future episodes, please let us know by going to www.agilemanagementoffice.com/contact You can also find us on most social media channels by searching 'Agile Ideas'. Follow me on LinkedIn - go to Fatimah Abbouchi - www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/ Thank you for listening, please share or rate this if you enjoyed it. #AgileIdeas

We are very honoured to bring you this episode with two absolutely incredible athletes. Lisa Campbell represented Australia in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in the Pole Vault. Sami Gurdon is an athlete in every sense of the word, one of the most determined people we've ever met competing at a national level in triple jump. We discuss their journey to their big stages, the challenges and what they have done to overcome obstacles. They also happen to be two of the smartest great clinicians we've met along the way practicing Exercise Physiology out of Start Training here in Brisbane. To find Lisa and Sami on INSTAGRAM@lisacampbell@sami_g_88@sami.gurdon_ex.phys@s.t.a.r.t_trainingSubscribe to us on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts and now YouTube. Like, Share and leave a review.Find usInstagram@theplatformpodcasts@jonny_bbad@fortitudebarbell@epic_coachingFacebookFortitude Barbell - https://www.facebook.com/fortitudebarbell/EPIC Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/epicoaching/Email - info@the-platform.net.au

2 Years ago this week, the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games were in full swing and I was super excited for my chance to compete, but it really did not go as planned, and that was a catalyst for big changes in my life and diving career.

Curiious is a Sydney company which has created a world-first educational VR platform in which educators and trainers can directly provide feedback and change the virtual environment live. The compelling part of the story here is the company’s pivot and how they got into the VR space to begin with; they were an advertising and content agency that saw VR being underused and wanted to do it differently, so they worked on this platform in the background for many years, launching it this year and raising $2m from sophisticated investors to commercialise the product. They’re in talks with schools in the US and across Australia and have signed a few up already to use VR in education and have just secured schools in LA and New York to use their content. The veteran tech-driven Sydney visual content business Curiious – best known for its Vivid Opera House projection and the stunning visuals during the opening ceremony at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games – has raised $2 million from sophisticated investors to help scale its VR education and training platform globally. Founder Brett Heil wants to revolutionise training and education via technology, and has launched a virtual reality platform, Curiious IQ, he says is set to change the way businesses, institutions and individuals learn and collaborate. Curiious IQ can stream live to groups on up to 50 VR headsets simultaneously. Users see each other as avatars in the virtual space allowing for interaction and collaboration on tasks and challenges. The platform  works on any VR device.

For Indigenous artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins, it is never too late to fulfil your dreams. The respected artist has built an impressive body of work, with many coming to know her talent during the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, where her designs of the rare white whale Migaloo were featured on the commemorative medals, and in the opening ceremony. She has just opened a new gallery and studio space at Minjerribah, also known as Stradbroke Island, where her arts practice is inspired from. On this episode of Remarkable Tales, the winner of the 2018 Griffith Business School Outstanding First Peoples Alumnus Award tells us how important her family and Quandamooka ties are to her continuing development as an artist, as well as also preserving and telling the story of her culture and country.

103: Vic Mitchell This episode is sponsored by Asics, discover what’s beyond by check out ASICS’ GLIDERIDE at www.Asics.com  Brad has a week that reignites a familiar debate. Julian paces Ellie on the bike ahead of the NYC Marathon. Brady gets through one of Moose’s sessions and straight into Maccas.   IOC announced plans to move the Olympic marathon and walking events to Sapporo, located 800km north of Tokyo to address heat and humidity concerns. https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/tokyo-olympic-womens-and-mens-marathons-and-race-walking-moved-800km/   Jakob Ingebritsen sets a new road 10K Norwegian National Record  https://www.instagram.com/p/B34L_eVBukH/?hl=en   Burnie 10 won by Jordan Williamsz and Genevieve Gregson.https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/gregson-williamsz-2019-burnie-ten-champs/   Listener questions ask why feet get numb during long runs and how to rekindle your motivation, and then a Moose on the Loose of sorts goes on against the potential investigation against the Nike Vaporflys.   Olympic Steeplechaser Vic Mitchell joins Brady about the feeling of going fast on the track, winning multiple National Steeplechase Titles and getting into running in Mansfield as a junior and competing in State Championships at Bundoora. She talks about her early experiences getting coached by mail correspondence, how Ballarat led to pursuing a career in professional running and teaching before heading to Butler University to compete in the NCAA coming 4th and getting the team to Nationals, as well as doing her Masters Degree. Vic recounts her highlights in competing at the Melbourne Comm Games as well as the lows such as injuries and eating disorder in the lead-up to Beijing Olympics, dealing with mental issues and changing mindset to focusing on the right things. She talks about what made competing at the Rio Olympics so special, the training sessions in that peak period and then dealing with appendicitis in the lead up to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, followed up with the rigorous training session to prove her fitness before being allowed to compete. Vic closes with moving from Sydney back to the country and her running plans after her pregnancy, what she’s reading at the moment and thoughts on the current state of drugs in sport. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-12/victoria-mitchell-competes-on-gold-coast-after-appendix-surgery/9643238 Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Gotta Be Done gets socio-political - but Bluey went there first! Or is that just Mary reading too much into this drama of drudgery, drainpipes and dance? We talk side hustles and monetising your passion (and/or your podcast), and teaching your children well and feeding them on your dreams (the one they pick's the one you'll know by, etc.)  Plus, who's the prima ballet fan in the Heeler household? And did the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games actually happen? And what's the Mexican Hat Dance got to do with anything? You'll be dancing to keep up! ++ Gotta Be Done is ex-journos and Melbourne mums Kate McMahon and Mary Bolling, as we deep-dive on every Bluey episode, with plenty of detours into mama life, childhood memories, and everything else we're bingeing, too! Follow us on Insta at @blueypod @marytbolling @katejmcmahon or on Twitter at @blueypodcast - and use #blueypod to join in.

This week’s sponsor is MyPhysio Evolution, proud to bring you this week’s episode and Brad’s down at Bateman’s Bay over EasterJulian’s taking it easy down on the Surf Coast TrailBrady takes a schooner mid run before taking second in the Bendigo Dragon Mile. Local stalwart Andy Buchanan took home his third sash in the Bendigo Dragon Mile, while Australian Mile Champion Whitney Sharpe won the Women’s ahead of Teleah Hayes.Bendigo Advertiser Report Melissa Duncan wins a track 5000 for Shiseido in the Japanese corporate running league.https://www.instagram.com/p/BwRNOvtJ9CL/?hl=en The boys recap the Boston Marathon, including the final sprint duel between Lawrence Cherono and Lelisa Desisa for the victory, Worknesh Degefa taking the women’s crown while first American male Scott Fauble posts his PB of 2:09 on Strava. Outside Online: Scott Fauble Wants to Tell You His Strava Secrets   The boys preview the London Marathon taking place this Sunday, making predictions between Eliud Kipchoge Vs Mo Farah, Brett Robinson Vs Jack Rayner and Sinead Diver.   The listener question of the week asks the boys to elevator pitch an exciting new athletics event while Moose on the Loose bemoans commentators not doing their research   MyPhysio Evolution are this week’s sponsor of Inside Running and experienced sports physiotherapist Sam Leslie chats with Brady about the role physio has in a proactive capacity for an athlete, as well as in terms of rehabilitation and his “athlete specific before sport specific” philosophy. You can find out more on about Sam’s work and MyPhysio Evolution at https://myphysio.physio/   Luke Mathews chats with Brady before flying out to a training camp in Flagstaff, recapping his recent 1500m National Title at Sydney and why he sees doing more of the 1500m in his future career among other highlights in his young career. Luke talks about the influence of Ryan Gregson, as well as how his plans for competing in the Diamond League are forming before recounting his 800m Bronze Medal at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, then dealing with an injury that ended his season prematurely. He touches on the circumstances behind changing coaching and management in 2017 and the transition period before coaching under his mum Elizabeth as well as the disappointment in Rio Olympics, why he performed as he did competing against the atmosphere of a full stadium and the lessons he used in Gold Coast, ending with how he comes up with his victory line celebrations and being on Strava.

The $13 mil sports bonus one year on from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. The UN's new resolution on discrimination against women in sport. Is a new model needed for women's sport?

Raised in the small country town of Carcoar, Kurt Fearnley has always been determined. Being born without the lower portion of his spine he grew up in a community who never saw him different. In our conversation Kurt shares how it wasn’t until he was 12 years old that he fully realised that his pathway would be different. Kurt has achieved extraordinary feats from crewing a winning Sydney to Hobart yacht, crawling the Kokoda Track and winning dozens of marathons around the world, many of them representing Australia. His career has been in wheelchair racing, and Kurt shares the moment he realised that his chair represents choice and it could take him anywhere in the world. He started his career with two Silver medals at the 2000 Sydney Paralympic games, before making his winning breakthrough at the 2004 Athens Paralympics with 2 Gold medals. Kurt conquered the world, winning seven world championships and more than 30 marathons around the globe, including 10 marathons in 2007 and three straight New York marathon titles. In April 2018 Kurt finished his Australian representative as he started it, on home soil, with a win in the marathon at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. We talk about this race and what it took for him to combat doubts and reach out for help to mentally prepare for what would be his last race representing Australia. Since hanging up the green and gold, Kurt has been busy. You will hear his passion for advocating for people with disabilities and his drive to put this on the nation agenda in our country. He has also been recognised in multiple sphere’s, including being awarded 2019 NSW Australian of the Year (and if you haven’t watched his acceptance speech for this google it now - it’s powerful). This conversation was recording, sitting on a couch at a hotel a week before the announcement of 2019 Australian of the Year. Kurt is humble when I asked him about the potential of being awarded this honour and shifts quickly to what he sees as his responsibility to influence politicians, corporations, and education systems to give people with disabilities more choice then they are current afforded. Enjoy listening to the thoughtfulness, insights, and humour and this extraordinary Australian, Kurt Fearnley. Connect with Kurt at: Website: www.kurtfearnley.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/kurtfearnleyracing Twitter: www.twitter.com/kurtfearnley Instagram: www.instagram.com/kurtfearnleyinsta

Steph shares her experiences of competing for Australia in this year's Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and Jordan talks about his incredible pulling of a plane, the first time in 21 years this has been done in Australia.

Jason Pine with Radio Sport Mornings Top 15 sports moments of 2018 - Moment #1 listen as Jason looks at our golden moments at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Dominic Newman is a Black Stick men’s hockey player. He also plays for Canterbury in the Ford National Hockey League. Dom debuted for the Black Sticks at the age of 18, and represented New Zealand in the junior olympics in China at aged 17. Dom was part of the 2018 Black Sticks team where they received a silver medal in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. On top of being a professional athlete he is a third year university student studying a degree in landscape architecture. In this episode we talk about his journey through hockey, how to keep balance in sports, what tactics are helpful for an athlete, and much, much more. I hope you guys/gals enjoy this podcast as much as I enjoyed interviewing this lad.  

Season 1 Ep 10, we chat with Olympic, World Championship and Comm Games medalist Jake Packard. In this ep we discuss his early years in the pool, his first Australian team, his struggles out of the pool as well as the gold medal from the 4x100 I.M relay at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. All that and a whole lot more.

In this episode of the Smart City Podcast, I had a great conversation with Dan Barr. Dan is the director of the Better Cities Group and is passionate about making cities more liveable. Dan has a wide and varied background, and most recently embedded Smart City concepts into the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Dan and I also discovered that we'll both be going to Japan in early July on the Future Leaders, Future Cities mission, which is super exciting. Dan also covers some of the emerging trends that he thinks are important but aren't being talked about enough.Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.com Connect with Dan on LinkedIn or via the Better Cities Group Website Connect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com Connect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod 

The Stolenwealth Games was an action to protest the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and call for Australia to sign a treaty with its First Nations people. Stolenwealth encompassed a series of rolling protests and blockades over the course of the Games, as well as the occupation of a Gold Coast park known to participants as Camp Freedom. Here, Radio Reversal crosses live to Camp Freedom to talk with with organisers from Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance and the Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy.

Season 1 Ep 5 (Part 2), We chat to legend of Australian Swimming and ground breaker herself, Libby Trickett. We talk about her storied career in the pool as well as life after swimming, being a mum, being on radio and her thoughts on the Aussie swimmers performance at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Season 1 Ep 4 (Part 1), We chat to legend of Australian Swimming and ground breaker herself, Libby Trickett. We talk about her storied career in the pool as well as life after swimming, being a mum, being on radio and her thoughts on the Aussie swimmers performance at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

For episode 72 we wrap up our time at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, through in some post competition interviews with Yohan Blake, Matt Hauser, Harry Aikines, Adam Peaty, Ramon Gittens, Dwayne Cowan and Lean reid. Email: oscarbradley3@gmail.com Instagram: @hyperformancepodcast

Kurt Fearnley is a great mate of ours and he’s been plastered all over Australia for the past two weeks as he was team captain for Australia for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. He won a silver medal in the T54 1500m and won Gold in the wheelchair Marathon and was also awarded the honour of being flag bearer…

We are ALL back to talk about the final days of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Ben gives us more first hand experiences from his work at the Boxing events, while Jarrod tells us all about the extensive 2 hours of coverage he managed to see over the course of 11 days. Meanwhile Colin has mostly positive things to say about Canada's exclusive coverage from the DAZN (Da-Zone) app, including the CBC network deciding to throw a few time slots in there. Why are Australians so down on the Closing Ceremonies? What does Ben have to say about being one of approximately 13 people to attend the Closing Ceremonies in person (not including a slew of Australian Idol and X-Factor contestants).  Why do Australians get so defensive over trash talking the Campbell Sisters? Why do Canadians love Taylor Ruck and Erica Wiebe so much? Why should nobody touch Callum Hawkins when he goes down in the Marathon? Why should you never change the channel to Badminton at the 2:03:00 mark of a Marathon? And why how close (or far) did we all come in our medal tally predictions? It's a jam packed wrap up of the Commonwealth Games that will make all of the Commonwealth tweet out #TheseAreOurOlympics

Episode 70 and our 3rd podcast episode from the Commonwealth Games 2018 is with New Zealand Weightlifter Alethea Boon. Alethea has been to the Commonwealth Games before but as a gymnast, it was great to catch up with her for an episode to discuss transition from gymnastics to crossfit and weightlifting, competing on the world stage in 3 sports, working full time and being an elite athlete and life at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

The knuckleheads break down the NBL GF, talk all things Comm Games hoops and a special guest makes a suprise calls mid-pod.

The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games are almost upon us, and the regular podcast crew of Steve, Katie and Bob is joined by double Commonwealth champion Ross Davenport to preview events coming up down under.

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:21:40) Sleep. 5 MIN FOCUS - TIM BRAZIER: (00:41:40) We welcome Tim Brazier to Fitter and to the podcast! HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – KATE MCILROY: (00:59:20) Kiwi athlete Kate McIlroy has been a runner, a triathlete and now a cyclist. She’s also been selected for 3 Commonwealth Games in 3 different disciplines having now been announced in the Women’s Road Cycling Team for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.  We talk to Kate about her career to date and her thoughts around 2020. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:45:50) Sleep /continued…  LINKS: More about Kate McIlroy at http://www.katemcilroy.com/ Follow Kate on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/katemcilroy007/ More about Tim Brazier at https://www.fitter.co.nz/coaching-services/ More about doTERRA On Guard at https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/on-guard-oil The Epworth Sleepiness Scale at http://epworthsleepinessscale.com/about-the-ess/ More about f.lux at https://justgetflux.com/ More about 5-HTP at http://www.clinicians.co.nz/5-htp/ Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder at https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/magnesium-bisglycinate CONTACT US:  Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Every week on Bouncing Around we will countdown to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and speak with an athlete who is aiming to compete in the games. This week we caught up with breastroker Tommy Sucipto, who is heading the swimming trials on the Gold Coast on Sunday and will be racing for his spot in the Commonwealth Games team on Wednesday. 

“I don’t dance” is music to the ears of Bec Reid. It’s a provocation and an invitation. For those who are not dancers, the dance floor can seem incredibly overwhelming ­­– the idea of moving a body in a way that is outside of the ‘normal’ is frightening. But what are we afraid of? Bec’s advice to these wall flowers is: “Back yourself, you will be alright.”Inspirational artist Bec Reid works across social divides, between rural and urban communities and across all demographics and backgrounds. She brings people closer through dance.Bec started dance in her mid teens, changing her direction from either going to save the whales or becoming a journalist. Dance grabbed her! Growing up in Tasmania, she moved away to study at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).Upon finishing study along with Luke George (who is profiled in an upcoming episode), Bec became the Co-Artistic Director of Stompin Youth Dance Company in Tasmania from 2002 to 2008.“I have committed to rest of my dancing life, to making dance as inclusive as possible because my experience was very welcoming.”She is passionate about making dance available to everyone. Her list of achievements, collaborations, projects and commissions is immense. Even those who know Bec best, struggle to keep up with her number of projects and touring schedules. Despite this, “busy” is not a word you will ever hear her utter.Bec is the co-artistic director of All The Queens Men, a company that champions social equality by providing creative opportunities for diverse members of society. Bec’s dance and creative talent shines through so many of their projects including, Fun Run, The Coming Back Out Ball and LGBTI Elders Dance Club. Bec also works with Every Body NOW! a company that creates participatory and large-scale experiences that engage communities. Every Body NOW! is soon to open Yes, We Dance! for Bleach* Festival, which coincides with the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.“For me dance says literally everything, I will watch someone dancing long before I say hello to them of start talking.”

Every week on Bouncing Around we will countdown to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and speak with an athlete who is aiming to compete in the games. This week we catch up with Ben Wright who is a powerlifter who can lift three times his weight and moved to the sport after trying his hand at basketball. 

The parkrun adventurers are catching zees and chasing batons. Rio Olympian and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games athlete Patrick Tiernan stops by to give us an insight into the life of an elite athlete. And our roving reporters are on the ground to welcome another community to the parkrun family with the launch of Nhill parkrun and celebrate a fourth anniversary at Golden Beach parkrun.

Every week on Bouncing Around we will countdown to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and speak with an athlete who is aiming to compete in the games. This week we caught up with swimmer Zac Incerti who left his life in Broome to take up swimming at the age of 18, and made his way to his first World Championships this year. 

On this week’s bonus episode Sean catches up with the Chairman of the Commonwealth Games 2018 (#GC2018), Peter Beattie. Peter chats to Sean about his involvement in the Gold Coast Games and the benchmark that Melbourne set in 2006.  Full show notes

Caitlin Parker has been boxing since she was 11-years-old and has impressed the likes of fellow Perth boxing champion, Danny Green.  Parker is on her way to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and she's set her sights on Gold. 

Perth's very own Kristina Krstic is a real trailblazer in the sport of Lawn Bowls, not only has the 23-year-old made bowls her sport of choice, but she was also the first female to represent Perth in the national bowling competition and now she's aiming for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. 

Every week on Bouncing Around we will countdown to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and speak with an athlete who is aiming to compete in the games. This week mountain biker Reece Tucknott joined Adam Papalia to chat about injuries, diet, his sister who is also involved in the sport and of course, his journey to the Commonwealth Games.

Every week on Bouncing Around we will countdown to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and speak with an athlete who is aiming to compete in the games. We spoke with high jumper Zoe Timmers who competed in the 2014 Commonwealth Games Glascow.

Alasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 12 of SportSpiel, a podcast full of sporting discussion and feature interviews. In our first segment we discuss: - Is England's Ashes squad selection one of the weakest we've seen (2:15)? - Should Ben Stokes be stripped of the England vice-captaincy and will he be on the Ashes tour (10:00)? - Is British Bobsleigh's latest announcement just a glimmer of good news in a swirl of controversy (12:57)? Our feature interview segment in this episode is with British rifle shooter Jen McIntosh - Scotland's most decorated female athlete in Commonwealth history (18:04).  She tells us what it's like competing against her sister, living up to her mother's own medal success as well as looking ahead to the fast-approaching Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018. Follow sportspielpod on social media or email us feedback at sportspielpod@gmail.com Visit our website at: sportspielonline.com

Charlie Hill-Smith has had Motorkite Dreaming showing recently on NTIV and SBS. He is now collaborating on an epic short that marries West Papua freedom, the drum and the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

EP 03 Your host // Nat Hodges Our guest // Jack Conway   About Jack Jack is an athlete with his sights set on competing at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018. He has been achieving in athletics for 10 years, specialising in 110m hurdles.  However his passion for sport and all things fitness extends far beyond the track. Away from athletics, Jack works for Flight Centre in one of the finance teams and is currently studying to complete his CPA. Jack's value in loyalty combined with strong family ties, helps keep his feet solid on the ground through the journey of being an athlete. When he is not in training, you can often find him at your local Guzman Y Gomez lining up for a burrito.   This Episode: o   The realities of being an athlete o    Inside the pitfalls of injuries o   The importance of coaching o   Life outside of sport o   Some important advice a coach gave Jack o   Preparing mentally for beyond the sport o   Why do it? o   Coaching vs high performance within sport o   Competition o   What keeps Jack in check when the mechanics get boring o   You can't be normal. You need to be exceptional. o   Does belief play a role in achievement?   If you're ready to play a bigger game, go here  |  www.nxtlvl.com.au/zero

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ryan Fisher - AUS Olympic Triathlete. Ryan is young Australian triathlete on the rise, he made a debut at Rio Olympics and after some disappointments and a comeback he has set his sights on the Super League Triathlon, the Gold Coast Series and the upcoming Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018. Listen in as we delve into the following: Ryan's least favourite leg of triathlon is swimming Ryan growing up and having fun playing lots of sports Ryan finding his talent in Triathlons The Youth Olympics World Triathlon Series Gold Coast Selection race Selection on the team Ryan's time away from Triathlons Trialling for Melbourne Demons AFL Club Dealing with disappointment after the Olympics Performance round of questions Super League Triathlon If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia 

Rowan Lamont talks about the value of design thinking in creating positive social impact and how Designworks recently applied this approach in designing the Queen's Baton for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

In this Inside Sponsorship episode, we chat with Paula Robinson, Partner at MinterEllison, Head of Legal Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games & Managing Practitioner at Bond Law Clinic. Paula is a highly skilled general corporate and commercial lawyer but her primary area of practice is sports law. Paula provides some great advice and practical tips, for both brands and rights holders, to ensure that the whole process around sponsorship legalities runs as smoothly as possible. Paula graduated first in class from her Juris Doctor law degree at Bond University and also holds an undergraduate Commerce Degree from Deakin University. In addition to her experience as a lawyer, Paula has over 12 years experience in executive management, marketing and business development roles. If you wish to connect with Paula then you can do so on LinkedIn or on the Minter Ellison website. Mark also joins us to discuss some of the key learnings around event sponsorship that he took away from recently attending the Leaders conference in London and we introduce Sam Irvine, our new Account Manager for Australia and New Zealand. As always, if you have an idea for a topic, a segment, someone you’d like us to have on the show or just a question, then be sure to get in touch. Enjoy.

Arete Executive Podcast hosted by Managing Partner Richard Triggs. Interview with Nigel Chamier, Chairman, Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Corporation Richard Triggs LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs Nigel Chamier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-chamier-7859405 Arete Executive website: www.areteexecutive.com.au Gold Coast Commonwealth Games website: www.gc2018.com Richard's book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com.au/Uncover-Hidden-Job-Market-Executive-ebook/dp/B00WCQ5U46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445566942&sr=8-1&keywords=uncover+the+hidden+job+market LinkedIn CEO Incubator Group: https://www.linkedin.com/grps/CEO-Incubator-6948255/about? Theme music by Simon Gardner "Sunny" from the album "Choose Your Own Adventure": http://simongardnerguitarist.com.au

Weand're talking with organisers of the Beyond Gold initiative for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in just over two years time. Weand're in early on the planning for the biggest sporting event in Australia this decade and the Christian initiatives that allow you to get involved. Help Vision to keep 'Connecting Faith to Life': https://vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.