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We caught up with Johnny, otherwise known as Bomber or better known on all social platforms @bombrsneakers . An entrepreneur with the world at his feet. As you will hear, with a sporting influence of always being 3 passes ahead you will see why he is doing what he is doing. Take this as you heard it here first. This guy is going all the way! Listen in and tell me if you disagree !

Tai tells us of his hardest time he has been through , tells us why he fights and who he fights for, tells us how walking into the UFC arena is like a drug, talks about his business ventures, lessons and experiences along the way, his pride in the area he is from, love of rugby league, pride in his businesses and doing things people thought he couldn’t do and much more. He has made a career out of loving violence and competing but has a heart of gold . Follow him on all major social platforms at @bambamtuivasa

Shaq Mitchell takes us on a journey and shared lessons along the long road to his NRL debut. It’s been tough and he will share the lows in this raw, honest chat. He never gave up and thanks those close to him for helping him get through times where it seemed there was no light at the end of the tunnel . He’s come through that tunnel and now the sky is the limit for this proud Indigenous man. His story will be an inspiration to many for years to come especially his 3 young children.

When we first recorded our first episode with Nathan Cleary he spoke of his dream to win a premiership for his team Penrith Panthers. Since then and at the time of recording today he’s won 2 premierships

I always encourage anyone to ask themselves “ how can I be a good team mate? How can I help a team mate” this short episode is a chat inspired by one page in a book that encourages thought and action in this area. Ask yourself what are the attributes and characteristics of what you would consider your most valuable team mate . Ask your team to do this, then after your next game or next day or week at work ask them who was their MVT and why. This is a great exercise out of the book ‘ Culture Wins’ by Greg Berge .

Emma Lawrence who at the time of recording works for Channel 9 and Triple M shares her journey and lessons that would relate to any industry for someone aiming high. Emma shares her challenges, her mindset and her daily routines to perform at her best.

This episode was inspired recently by noticing a common theme during a series of speaking engagements across some very successful businesses where holding team mates accountable isn’t always easy and for a lot of people quite challenging . In this episode we try and change the thought process of finding this challenging to seeing it as an opportunity . Wayne Bennett once instilled it in me with the words “ if you tolerate it, it’s your fault” . This short episode is designed to create some thoughts around this topic, share some stories that may help you or someone else on their leadership journey. It’s a short episode and was recorded very casually in my kitchen/dining room trying to picture that I’m actually talking to you directly and hopefully one that assists you in some way. Keep enjoying your journey and thanks for listening and supporting this show

Issac John is impacting the world through Content and clothing and just being himself. Owner of YKTR clothing brand and much more. Isaac shares his story, lessons learned through sport and business and much more. Follow Isaac on Instagram @iice_ @yktr_ www.yktr.com.au

Ronald Griffiths - COACH . At the time of recording Ronald is currently the head coach of the NRL Indigenous Allstars. He is the current NRLW Head coach at the Newcastle Knights . We talk about his coaching journey, experiences and lessons learned that may help viewers and listeners of this podcast. Ronald shares his insights into how he works to create a positive and inclusive team culture. He also discusses the importance of representing Indigenous culture and I believe he can become the next Aboriginal head coach in the NRL after the great Artie Beetson . To all listeners who gain valuable insight to take into your own coaching please share this with your own coaching community . Thanks for being part of the team

After a recent episode with Dean Widders , I’ve been asked advice on how I would handle a new indigenous player in any team or staff. After learning so much more about our indigenous culture during a recent Indigenous Allstars camp. This is my advice in a short ten minute episode… basically my advice is learn more, listen more.

Strap in listeners! From drug addictions, car crashes, life with David Beckham, playing professional football , escaping countries , near death experiences, making a difference to many people and so much more . A story worth being told and is told through the highly recommended autobiography and best seller ‘ Riding Shotgun ‘ which can be found on Amazon and can also listen on Audible

A passionate leader of his indigenous Communities and a leader to many through his various professional roles including as a coach. We welcome on the podcast Dean Widders, a former NRL star and pro athlete who set out to make his grandmother proud. During the NRL Indigenous Allstars camp Dean shared an insight into his culture. During the whole conversation both Hayden and Dean are using this platform with a mindset of ‘how can this conversation help you the listener?’ If it does help you we ask you to please share with someone else who would benefit taking the time to listen. Dean talks about a ripple effect. To the non indigenous viewers of this episode listening and respecting the culture is the start so please watch the whole episode. To the indigenous viewers respect to you . Send this to anyone you feel it could create a ripple with. I personally respect your aboriginal culture , your land, your people and your elders. I acknowledge and respect your path has been different to mine and other non indigen

Known as an educator and as a head coach a servant leader. NRL head coach Anthony Seibold shares lessons learned throughout his coaching journey including the good times, the hard times, lessons and influences from great coaches he has worked with and much more.

This episode with Nicho Hynes was recorded during a NSW state of origin series camp in 2021 . We’ve sat on this recording but feel some of Nicho’s messages and experiences will help many other people and even though it’s posted 2 years later it will always make a difference. In particular his open and honest chat around mental health issues . His lessons learned along the way which have lead to at the time of posting becoming the Dally M player of the year and at the time of posting is in the prime of his life and at the top of his game striving higher and higher everyday to be the best. On behalf of all listeners we thank Nicho for this genuine open and honest chat with helping others at the forefront of the conversation.

CEO - Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs , there is no specific path to becoming a CEO of a sporting franchise … so how do you do it? Hear from Aaron about the passion for his work and the community he represents, lessons along the way and influences that guided him and much more .

Pro ⚽️‘er | Captain | Leader | Coach - the journey to become a professional footballer to a well respected leader with qualities any team needs and wants to becoming a head coach and fast gaining a reputation as one of the best development coaches in the game and a coach players want to play for. So much gold to drop in this next episode for any listener in any industry . You will feel after listening why at the time of recording his team are going so well. Currently the number 1 development club in Asia. Nick is a coach I would want any player to be mentored and educated by. He has the characteristics and values of an elite coach who you would want leading your club and one I would want leading my team of staff and players. I’ve spent a lifetime with elite coaches , 1 hour hour with Nick and you know he’s going all the way!

Coach / Leader / Teacher & always a student, this chat with current head coach of Kerry ( the most successful team in Gaelic football history ) Paddy Tally is one of my favourites to share with you . After meeting at the leaders in sport Summit in London I had to record and share his wisdom and experiences with the loyal team of listeners on here who are all similar to Paddy himself . Paddy Tally was head coach of the team that won the 2022 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final.

Andrew had a long and successful career in the NRL starting with the Parramatta Eels followed by the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs where he became the captain and leader of this proud club. I was privileged to personally work with Andrew at the start of his NRL journey and absolutely loved this chat. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did recording. Andrew shares valuable leadership lessons, experiences of making it to the top after having no junior representative experience growing up in the country town of Dubbo, the ups and downs of moving to the city to give it a crack and how much gratitude he feels to those who helped him. Andrew won premierships

‘Good Culture wins, poor culture loses’ Listen and learn from a head coach who cultivates and leads a winning culture . At the time of recording Ivan Cleary recently coached the Penrith panthers to back to back premierships and 3 grand finals in a row. We don’t even talk about those grand finals but you will learn and feel after watching on YouTube or listening to this episode why these trophies now sit on the mantelpiece and the image of him and his son embracing after winning titles together will forever go down in history of the game he has spent a lifetime in.

I hope this chat is as enjoyable for you as it was recording it. Isaac Butterfield, a comedian and social media influencer and YouTube sensation. Isaac is known for his comedy but I also know of and want to share with you his determination and drive to succeed, we can't wait to share his insights on how to get ahead in today's competitive world and in his competitive world which started by competing with doubters . Thanks for joining us as we learn from Isaac's experiences and advice on how to get the edge in life and career. Follow Issac on all social platforms @thebuttsmarn or on YouTube channel Isaac Butterfield