This week on #ChatsWithPav, Pav is joined by his former player manager Craig Kelly.

Better known as "Ned" in the footy & management landscape, Ned enjoyed a successful AFL career at the Collingwood Football Club from 1989 - 1996, playing 123 games including the 1990 Premiership. Known for his hard scrappy playing style who was often tasked with defending star key forwards such as Jason Dunstall & Gary Ablett Senior.

In 1996, Ned created Elite Sports Properties and the AFL Pro Squad to rival the Famous Club 10 founded by Ricky Nixon. This was the beginning of a career in talent management for over 20 years. Kelly's off-field presence is arguably greater than his playing career. He transformed his passion for business and marketing into the sports administration giant TLA Worldwide a leading athlete representation, event management, and sports marketing group. More than 250 of the AFL's 800 players are in the TLA stable.

The pair discuss Ned's transition from hard-nosed defender to leading sports agent, the 24/7 role of talent agents, the extreme art of negotiation, effective forms of communication and operating/navigating in a social media-driven society.

On the latest #ChatsWithPav, Pav is joined by Cameron Schwab.

After cutting his teeth as a recruiter at the Melbourne Football Club when the Demons made the finals for the first time in 23 years, Cameron Schwab was appointed CEO of the famous Richmond Football Club at age 24, the youngest in the history of the game.

For most of the next 25 years, he was CEO of Richmond, Melbourne and Fremantle, when those clubs were at their lowest ebb, both on and off the field. He is the second longest serving CEO in the modern game.

Cameron is now a CEO, leadership coach and strategist. He works with CEOs and emerging leaders to achieve high levels of trust - personally, culturally, strategically and organisationally - as the basis of high performance. He is a legacy-focused leader who has bounced back from setbacks, taking on the sport's most challenging leadership roles.

Cameron holds an MBA and Master of Marketing from the Melbourne Business School. He has also completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at the Harvard Business School and is a Vincent Fairfax Fellow of the Centre of Ethical Leadership at University of Melbourne. He received his Coaching Certification from the Columbia Business School in New York. Cameron is also an artist and illustrator, studying Fine Art at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

History making international humanitarian lawyer, retired British Army senior officer, former war crimes and terrorism prosecutor and hostage survivor. Rabia Siddique joins Pickstar Co-founder Matthew Pavlich to talk about her extraordinary life journey to date.

Rabia's mission is simple. Inspire, empower and transform!

She has undertaken humanitarian aid work in Asia, South America, Europe and the Middle East, for which she was decorated by Queen Elizabeth II.

Rabia's best selling memoir "Equal Justice: My Journey as a Woman, a Soldier and a Muslim" was published in 2013 and made international news and saw the floodgates open for many similar cases.

Rabia is now a multi award winning story teller, inspirational speaker, leadership consultant, media commentator and human rights advocate. Peace and the sustainability of our planet is what drives her.

Her unique story of courage, strength & grit is a vehicle for shining a light on issues relating to resilience, authentic & ethical leadership, equality & diversity.

Looking for an empowering guest speaker for International Women's Day?

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On the 1st #ChatswithPav of 2022, Pav sits down with fellow Channel 9 team member Scherri-Lee Biggs. With her energetic and enthusiastic approach, Scherri-Lee is a fresh and friendly face across the Australian media landscape. She credits her relaxed and friendly approach to her childhood, growing up on the beaches of Perth.

Scherri-Lee talks about immigrating from South Africa when she was 8, transitioning into modelling where she has represented dozens of high profile brands such as Calvin Klein, Nike, Aurelio Costarella, David Jones, Myer, Wittner, Mossman, Maurice Meade and Ae'lkemi.

After being crowned Miss Universe Australia in 2011, Scherri-Lee explored her passion in the TV and radio sectors, with her vibrant and down-to-earth nature has earned her a regular place in the Australian media landscape.

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On the latest episode of #ChatsWithPav, Pickstar's Matthew Pavlich is joined by Channel 9 Journalist Tracy Vo.

Tracy, who has been part of the Nine News team since 2007, is the weekend news presenter for Nine News Perth. She is also a senior reporter in the newsroom who has reported on some of the largest news stories over the past 15 years.

A pioneer in changing the perception of gender & racial barriers, Tracy speaks about her cultural upbringing which has taken her all over the globe. In 2014, Tracy became a published author, telling her family's story in Small Bamboo.

The pair discuss the future in the hope of living in a diverse and culturally rich nation with complete harmony.

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What do you need? Whether it is star power at an event, a brand boost, social influence or a special experience, Pickstar brings your star idea to life.

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This week Pickstar Co-Founder Matthew Pavlich has a yarn with Tim Ross. A comedian, architecture enthusiast and design nerd. He may be best known for his work on TV and radio (at different times hosting both the number one breakfast and drive shows in Sydney) but Tim has also always had a passion for architecture & design.

Ross began his career performing stand-up comedy as part of the comedy duo Merrick and Rosso with Merrick Watts. Transitioning to his passion from the stage & radio studio to architecture & design where he was written for various publications including Real Living, Habitus, The Saturday Paper, The Smith Journal, QANTAS magazine and The Guardian. In 2017, Tim launched his second book, The Rumpus Room, capturing nostalgic short stories about life in Australia's suburbs in the 1960s, '70s and '80s. The Rumpus Room is now in its third print run.

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On the latest episode of Chats with Pav. Pickstar Co-Founder Matthew Pavlich is joined by popular Australian Chef Justine Schofield.

After appearing in the first season of Masterchef Australia, Justine's career has skyrocketed. With her own TV cooking show, reality TV appearances amongst her culinary & personal ventures which has seen her release 3 cookbooks and travel to over 40 countries worldwide.

Justine reveals all about her culinary journey, beginning with a solo trip as a child to France, jumping through all types of hoops to make it onto Masterchef Australia, stepping out of her comfort zone, watching Huey & the value of authenticity in brand partnerships.

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Communications and brand expert Jane Anderson joins Matthew Pavlich for an insightful chat about finding your story, how to effectively communicate and the value of your personal brand.

An author of 8 books, Jane's expertise across influence, leadership and communications is valuable for anyone in the corporate world or an aspiring leader.

Chris Anstey's size 18 feet have been all around the globe.

The former first round pick in the 1997 NBA Draft joins Matthew Pavlich on Chats with Pav, reflecting on his athletic upbringing, the behaviours that involve embracing opportunity and being undefeated against Michael Jordan.

Nowadays Anstey utilises his experiences to leadership and consultancy roles drawing on the parallels between elite sport and business with regard to personal best, leadership, opportunity, culture and habits of effective teams and individuals.

"My decision just to try, opened up opportunity, just by being noticed that I was working hard"

Chris holds Ambassador roles with La Trobe Financial and the SEDA Group, where he works with managers and leaders in industry.

A self described 'story teller', Anstey elaborates on the consistency of effort and approach, his biggest what if and his biggest lessons from sport inspiring his career today.

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2020 Australian of the Year, Dr James Muecke joins AFL Legend, Business Investor and Sports Commentator, Matthew Pavlich, to discuss his work in treating blindness and reducing type 2 diabetes.

Dr Muecke, a proud South Australian, spent years working abroad across Africa to reduce the rates of treatable blindness and is now back home in Adelaide. Since becoming the 2020 Australian of the Year, Dr Muecke has been advocating for a 'sugar tax' to reduce the prevalence of type 2 diabetes.

A neurological condition forced Muecke to give up surgery, but this adversity hasn't stopped him from using his platform to push for reform with sugar.

Dr Muecke discusses a number of topics including resilience, the core elements to social enterprise and innovation.

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