The SportsGrad Podcast

‘Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.’ It’s the quote that inspired Tom Rose to embark on the most extreme of New Year’s resolutions in 2015. For the next 52 weeks, Tom pushed himself outside his comfort zone to complete nerve-racking challenges from busking to stand-up comedy to sleeping homeless. One-by-one Tom ticked off a diverse list of activities he never thought he would be brave or courageous enough to do. In this episode, Tom shares with us the challenges that still keep him awake at night, the incredible growth and opportunities that have come his way as a result and how you can overcome your own fears by starting with one challenge. Professionally, Tom is kicking goals in his dream role as Senior Marketing Manager at Southampton Football Club. We deep dive into day-to-day life inside the English Premier League and the three-stage interview process Tom went through to land his dream job. Plus, we discuss the importance of Tom’s year working unpaid for Sussex County Cricket Club and why sticking to a long-term strategy and goal pays dividends. Tom truly is the master of getting comfortable being uncomfortable and we are sure you will enjoy this inspirational chat!Check out Tom's blog 'My Comfort Zone Challenge' hereWatch Tom's BBC Report hereCheck out the new SportsGrad Membership! Including The SportsGrad Method Fundamentals, Fortnightly Training Nights, Roadmap to Jobs in Sport and an active community that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with TomConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is measuring your work important?Because you’re going to have to share examples of your work in your next application.When you’ve got hard evidence to back up your results – the numbers will do the talking for you.In this episode, we share the actionable KPI’s and goals you should be setting to make an impression on any recruiter - no matter what field you are in.Plus, the strategies you need to track the work you are doing to remove any necessary judgement.Dive in now!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if we told you that you could go inside the mind of a hirer and find out exactly what they are thinking?-      What makes a resume exceptional?-      What are the pillars of a great interviewee?-      What are the standout traits of successful interns?Today is your chance to find out.Meet Caitlin Read – People and Culture Advisor at the mighty Hawthorn Football Club.Caitlin shares her journey from a small town called Pearcedale, to Australia’s oldest football club in the Melbourne Demons, and now the most successful team of the last 50 years in Hawthorn.In this episode, we gain Caity’s incredible insights into the standout traits of the 25 recently appointed interns at the Hawthorn Football Club.Plus, we learn from Caity why it’s genuinely important to please the recruiter at every stage of the application process and how you can indicate your long-term potential in an interview. Do yourself a favour and grab a pen and paper. You don’t want to miss this!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with CaitlinConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heard of the snowball effect?It is your answer to making a strong start at university.Picture your employability as a snowball. The more experiences you pick up, the more people you talk to and the more knowledge you gain – the bigger the snowball.You want your snowball to be at its biggest and fastest when it counts - your next job interview when everyone’s snowball is on display.In this episode, we share the proven five ways you can add snow and get a head start at university in 2021.Plus, we reveal a huge update for our new SportsGrad Members platform!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could you imagine managing the commercial strategy and partnerships of four major sports teams in the NBA, Major League Soccer, Canadian Football League and Ice Hockey?That’s the dream reality for Morgan Todd – Manager, Strategy, Global Partnerships at MLSE!In our first direct call to Toronto Canada, we hear from Morgan on how she used a degree in psychology to launch her career as a sports marketing strategist. Morgan shares with us her fan activation ideas without attendance, the process of making up value with commercial partners in a COVID impacted year and the most essential roles in sport that are growing in 2021.Morgan also discusses the old way and now the new way of getting a job in sport, the standout qualities she looks for when adding talent to her team and her unforgettable experience as part of the Toronto Raptors 2019 NBA Championship.Tune in to gain an incredible insight into what might just be the coolest job so far on the SportsGrad Podcast!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with MorganConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve hit episode 64 and you know what that means?You’d be right in guessing it’s Ryan’s second-highest cricket score for the mighty Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club.You’d also be right in thinking its time we breakdown the grassroots mindset.Everybody who’s anybody started in grassroots sport and we all know that with the right approach it can be your golden ticket to your dream job.But what impact does our mindset play? And how can you create those outstanding examples to showcase to your future employer?All will be revealed in this episode!With winter sport season on the horizon, now is the perfect time to reach out to your local club.Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to find out how you set up your career while at University?This week we are joined by Abby McNish - Commercial Marketing and Administration Coordinator at Carlton Football Club.Abby shares with us how her opportunities at Deakin University, including ‘Team Captain’ at the UniGames, provided the perfect examples to land her job as Membership Sales Officer at Carlton Football Club.We explore the skills that Abbie developed in her extra-circular activities that are critical to her role now, her tips for multi-tasking with a busy schedule and why her practice in dealing with conflict at University gave her the perfect answer to an interview question at Carlton FC.Plus, Abby gives her 3 actionable steps to start now to make the most of your time at University and set you up for success.This is a must-listen episode for all University students!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want to get a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with AbbyConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting a special edition wrap from our first Melbourne Meetup!On Wednesday, February 10 at the Corner Hotel Richmond, over 100 students and professionals alike gathered for the inaugural SportsGrad meetup. Reuben and Ryan reflect on what went down, the highlights of the night and their favourite conversations.Plus, we share our future plans for our next SportsGrad Meetup!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want to get a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know how the host city is picked each year to hold the Super Bowl?As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs playoff in Super Bowl LV, Aubrey Walton will be busy at Raymond James Stadium putting together the final pieces of a day five years in the making.After chasing her dream to work in the NFL, Aubrey left her 900 population home town of Sycamore, Ohio to make the move to one of more than 4 million in Los Angeles.She now leads the committee of people who choose the location of the Super Bowl, NFL Draft and Pro Bowl each year.In this must-listen episode, Aubrey takes us behind-the-scenes into the criteria and process the NFL undertakes to choose the host city of the Super Bowl and reveals some of the outstanding pitches from city’s vying for her teams' attention and ultimate right to host the annual Championship game. Plus, we find out how Aubrey prepared for 11 interviews over 3 months (yes that’s 11), flying between Los Angeles and New York City, for her job at the NFL and explore how she has grown as a leader, from intern to director, over her career.Before you tune into the biggest event in sport, enjoy listening to Aubrey’s remarkable journey! Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want to get a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with AubreyConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday, February 10, 6pm Corner Hotel Richmond.Lock it in your diary... it's our first official SportsGrad Meetup!In this episode, we run you through everything you can expect at the networking event and how you can prepare accordingly.Our goal for the event is to take the pressure off both sides and let connections form naturally. We want to help you learn different perspectives from interesting people that will shape your roadmap to a job you’re connected with… not just ‘any job in sport’.We look forward to seeing you there!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want to get a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.