

The SportsGrad Podcast
SportsGrad
Ever thought "I'd love to work in sport!" but have no idea where to start?You're in the right place.Join Reuben Williams (ex-Cricket Australia) each week to learn about jobs in the sports industry and how the people in those jobs forged a career they love.If you're trying to find your place in the industry, need some inspiration on what to do to get started, or just want to keep your finger on the pulse... you're going to love this catalogue of interviews.For more help to take the next step in making a career in sport a reality, subscribe to the SportsGrad newsletter: www.sportsgrad.com.au/newsletterLinkedIn: SportsGradInstagram: @sportsgradConnect with Reuben: Reuben Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 29, 2021 • 10min
#127: 4 steps to effectively ask for feedback
Today's episode might be the most meta of all episodes...Interviews, resumes, presenting, podcasting, you name it...No matter what you do, if you can master the art of constantly getting feedback, you'll progress rapidly.Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanYou can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*This episode is also brought to you by Sports Where I Am. Give yourself an event to look forward to, head to www.sportswhereiam.com and use the code: 'SPORTSGRAD' to get 5% off your epic sports experience.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2021 • 21min
#126: Hire Our Grads!
Hello friends!Today we're super excited to announce that we're introducing a new initiative - 'Hire Our Grads'Here's the gist of it:We get heaps of DMs asking for good peopleWe have heaps of good people looking for jobsSo... we've created a place for organisations to submit their jobs, which will be shared with our SportsGrad Members.For the full details and what it means for organisations and Members, tune in!Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanYou can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*This episode is also brought to you by Sports Where I Am. Give yourself an event to look forward to, head to www.sportswhereiam.com and use the code: 'SPORTSGRAD' to get 5% off your epic sports experience.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 2021 • 10min
#125: Reuben's new job with the T20 World Cup
Hello friends!You might have seen, Reuben has found a cool gig with ICC T20 World Cup Australia! Today on the pod, we discuss everything involved, and what it means for SportsGrad.Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanYou can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*This episode is also brought to you by Sports Where I Am. Give yourself an event to look forward to, head to www.sportswhereiam.com and use the code: 'SPORTSGRAD' to get 5% off your epic sports experience.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2021 • 1h
#124: Hamish McLachlan - How to commentate the AFL Grand Final
Hello friends!!Have you ever dreamed of commentating the biggest sporting events on earth for millions of viewers?This is your masterclass, and Hamish McLachlan is your teacher.Hamish spent 13 years working under Bruce McAvaney and Dennis Cometti at Channel 7 🐐🐐In that time Hamish has been awarded the task of hosting the Olympics, the Spring Racing Carnival, the Australian Open, and of course the AFL Grand Final.What we didn't expect, is that Hamish is also the master at winning job interviews through story telling!Trust us, you're going to absolutely love this ep.We cover:The 3 pieces of advice handed down by Bruce McAvaneyCommentating on TV vs radioSimple hacks to paint a picture for the viewerConnecting emotionally with playersStorytelling in job interviewsGetting the attention of decision makersGot a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanYou can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*This episode is also brought to you by Sports Where I Am. Give yourself an event to look forward to, head to www.sportswhereiam.com and use the code: 'SPORTSGRAD' to get 5% off your epic sports experience.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 2021 • 11min
#123: How to know your career is on track
Hello friends!!We've reached the final principle of 'How to get into sport without getting lucky':Principle #8 - Invest so much time that it worries you if it will all be worth it. That’s how you know you’re on the right track.When up to 600 people apply for popular entry level roles, you have no choice but to be in the top 1%.But until you’re hired, you never really know if you’re doing the right things, or if you’re doing enough.So... If you want confidence that your career is on track to land that dream job, tune in for a 'career barometer'.For the 8 principles on 'How to get into sport without getting lucky', listen to episode #100Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanYou can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2021 • 1h
#122: Dr. Dom Condo (Geelong FC) - Managing the diet of the Geelong Cats
Hey guys!!Have you ever wondered what career in sports nutrition looks like?Or perhaps you just want to know how your eating habits compare to the elite?Today, Dr. Dom Condo takes us inside the Geelong Football Club to discuss all things sports nutrition, on top of her research at Deakin University!If you're considering working with AFL players, completing a PhD, or diving into nutrition, you'll learn plenty from Dr. Dom.We cover:- Practical tips for working with athletes- The day to day of working inside the AFL hub and on game day- How long you realistically need to study for if you want to work in high performance for an AFL club- How Dom's personal experience drove her professional career- The details of her research into body image in male athletes, plus relationship between food and sleepGot a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanYou can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*This episode is also brought to you by Sports Where I Am. Give yourself an event to look forward to, head to www.sportswhereiam.com and use the code: 'SPORTSGRAD' to get 5% off your epic sports experience.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 2021 • 10min
#121: How to find career direction
Hello legends!!We're back to break down another principle of 'How to get into sport without getting lucky':Principle #7 - Discover your career path by pursuing your genuine curiosity.Everyone needs something to work towards, but it can be hard to figure out exactly what to work towards.Once you do though, you can very naturally figure out what steps you need to take to get there.In this episode, we tell you what to look out for and what to avoid.To hear more about how Armaan Ahluwalia did this, listen to episode #57For the 8 principles on 'How to get into sport without getting lucky', listen to episode #100Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanYou can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2021 • 48min
#120: Karina Chilman (AOC) - Managing Covid at the Olympic Games
G’day friends!!Today on the show is Karina Chilman!Did you know it was possible to change careers for 5 weeks?If you thought you had to be pigeon holed into a job, think again.Our resident Physio turned Covid Liaison Officer, runs us through exactly how the opportunity of a lifetime came about, and what went on inside the athlete's village.We cover:The unique set of circumstances that led to Karina's jobLogistics of setting up the athlete's village in a covid safe mannerPortfolio careersThe treatment process for the Australian teamGot a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanYou can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 2021 • 10min
#119: How to Build a World Class Network
G'day legends!!We're back to break down another principle of 'How to get into sport without getting lucky':Part 2 of Principle #6 - Get comfortable talking to people you don’t know. Opportunity exists in circles of people who trust each other, and you are welcome to join those circlesOnce you've got the interpersonal skills, you need cast your net wide.However meeting someone once and then forgetting about them is a waste of your time.You can either build a network sporadically, or strategically.In this episode, we break down the most effective path to building a world-class network.To hear more about how Armaan Ahluwalia did this, listen to episode #57For the 8 principles on 'How to get into sport without getting lucky', listen to episode #100 Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanYou can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! We love you for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2021 • 44min
#118: Sean Cary (USTA) - BTS of Grand Slam Court Operations
G’day team!!Today we're going behind the scenes of the US Open with Sean Cary.If you've ever wondered how it comes together and what jobs are on offer, then tune in tennis fans!We cover:On court roles at the US OpenWhat the heck does MD of Court Operations involve?Core values12 month planning cycle of the US openDealing with the pandemicRecruiting and communicating with Match OfficialsStand out graduates at the USTAGot a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanYou can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.auAt Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


