League Leaders with Nicole Livingstone

League Leaders with Nicole Livingstone

Thought-provoking conversations between Nicole Livingstone and women shaping the sports industry.

Episodes

November 27, 2023 13 mins

AFLW’s Bonnie Toogood and Lily Mithen talk to Tahlia Coulon (Employer Brand & Diversity Consultant at NAB) about: 

  • The importance of mentorship 
  • Authentic conversations and relationship building 
  • Tips for successful networking 

  

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AFLW’s Bonnie Toogood and Lily Mithen talk to Jackie Short (People Business Partner at Coates) about: 

  • Identifying your skillset and behavioural profile 
  • Connecting your strengths (on and off the field) and values to a role / organisation 
  • Harnessing learning and development opportunities 

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AFLW’s Bonnie Toogood and Lily Mithen talk to Bronte Enright (Strategic Talent Programs Manager at John Holland) about: 

  • Athlete ‘s transferrable skills 
  • Bio & CV building advice 
  • How to have flexible work conversations with employers 
  • Interview advice and preparation tips 
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Nicole Livingstone is joined by Trisha Squires, Head of AFL Queensland, to discuss how meeting Jim Stynes impacted her and her career, surviving tragedy and growing the game of Aussie rules in Queensland and Tasmania as part of her role as CEO of AFL Tasmania and currently as Head of AFL Queensland.

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Nicole Livingstone is joined by Tanya Hosch the General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy at the AFL Tanya discusses her upbringing in South Australia, her work with the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian government on the 'Recognise' campaign and how that work led her to her role at the AFL where she works to make the sport accessible and fair for everybody. 

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Nicole Livingstone is joined by General Manager of Umpiring Lisa Lawry to discuss her journey to the AFL. From growing up an Essendon supporter to working her dream role at the club, navigating the supplements saga and COVID at Essendon, her experience working at BP and how a secondment at the AFL led to her taking on the General Manager of Umpiring role.

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Nicole Livingstone is joined by General Manager of Competition Management Laura Kane to discuss her journey to the AFL that started with her volunteering at the Melbourne University Women's Football Club, to helping establish North Melbourne's AFL Women's team and what challenges and lessons she learned along the way.

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Nicole Livingstone is joined by Debbie Lee to talk about her role as the AFL's National Women and Girls Action Plan Lead and the path that led Debbie to become a pioneer in women's football and the first woman to be inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame. 

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Nicole Livingstone is joined by Jen Watt to discuss her path to becoming the CEO of North Melbourne, the advice she received along the way and when she knew she could take on one of the toughest jobs in football.

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Nicole Livingstone is joined by Cathie Reid to discuss the creation of opportunity out of adversity, the call from Leigh Matthews that led to her joining the Brisbane Lions Board and the impact AFLW is having on Queensland footy.

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Nicole Livingstone speaks to Elisa Koch about her time as an investment banker in New York, the importance of work/life balance, and the way the AFL is using data to create better experiences for fans.

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Nicole Livingstone sits down with Kylie Rogers to discuss the importance of mentors, ‘Flearning’ – learning through failure and how the AFL navigated the disruptions caused by Covid.

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Nicole Livingstone speaks to Patty Kinnersly about joining the Carlton Board, the positive impact AFLW is having on AFL clubs, and her role as CEO of Our Watch and the work they are doing to prevent violence against women.

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Nicole Livingstone is joined by Dr Kate Hall, Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing at the AFL. They discuss Dr Hall’s career, the mental health programs being used to support athletes and the challenges that arose in the quarantine hubs.

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Nicole Livingstone is joined by Kate Roffey to discuss her career progression, the development of AFLW, and the importance of taking opportunities when they present themselves.

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