Network On The Go

Originally form Queensland, Katie Brennan's dream of playing AFL football was realised when she played in the inaugural season of AFLW as a marquee signing and captain of the Western Bulldogs. She then led the Bulldogs to the Grand Final in 2017 and despite controversially missing out on the premiership, Brennan was called on stage to hold up the trophy as an integral part of the team.

Katie signed with The Richmond Football Club at the end of the 2019 season for a fresh start following problems with injury and the difficulty of missing the premiership with the Bulldogs.

She has definitely had her ups and downs in life both on and off the field but her true grit and determination is an inspirational story and one I hope you enjoy listening too.

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Michael Brown is an experienced, passionate and committed senior executive who assists others whether they are individuals, corporations, businesses or organisations, to grow and learn. Michael prides himself on being outcome-focused delivering bottom-line results. He has outstanding stakeholder management skills which have been developed throughout his years as a chief executive or senior executive in a range of senior management roles.

Michael is commercially savvy with a clear financial management focus. He is particularly experienced in change management and transitioning, with proven and successful project management skills.

Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Michael is principal of Michael Brown and Associates Pty Ltd which is delivering superior outcomes for its client base.

Michael is also Head of Strategy and Business for Ticketmaster in Australia and NZ, building industry relationships, delivering internal leadership programs and developing an extensive business network.

In tandem with his business knowledge and experience interests, Michael is an adjunct professor at the University of Queensland and also at Deakin University where he chairs the prestigious Sports Advisory Board which sets policy and curriculum for its university courses.

He is chair of Bastion Collective, a full-service marketing agency which provides superior solutions to client problems. His work underpins his philosophy of assisting organisations and individuals to 'grow and learn'.

Michael is also Chair of Reclink Australia. Reclink provides evidence-based sport and art programs to disadvantaged Australians to help create socially inclusive, life-changing opportunities.

Ricky Rojas has been waiting for a Moulin Rouge! musical ever since he saw the film on the big screen when it first came out in 2001. "It was filmed in Australia, so I had quite a few friends in it," he says. "I've been a big fan of Baz Luhrmann ever since he did Strictly Ballroom, one of my favourite films. I just never thought I'd be playing one of the parts in the musical from the film." But one of Rojas' buddies did and predicted he would make a great Santiago. "One of my friends clocked it. He saw the movie way before I did," Rojas says. "He was like, ‘That part is made for you. You are going to play that part.’ I was like, ‘Yeah, sure. All right.’ And it happened!”

Now listen to the podcast and find out how Ricky got to where he is today!

Being an ex Haileybury student, Brad downloaded the setGO networking app and joined the Old Haileyburian Association group to keep in touch with some old school friends. That is how I met him.

Now living in San Fransisco this podcast will really encourage those who want to make positive change in their life. He did.... Just go for it!!

What a great networking story. From Haileybury to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team to Tesla, listen how Brad navigated his way to where he is today. It's a great story.

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I have known David Goldberg for over 16 years and he is one of the loveliest guys I have ever met. A music guru, he has been instrumental in making change for the better in the music industry. He has just pulled off one of his greatest feats to date and that is to help orchestrate U2 to end their Joshua Tree Tour in India this year, a territory the band has never ever toured.

David is an experienced public company and startup CEO, board member, and adviser with extensive experience in gaming, entertainment, and sports.  He currently serves as a Senior Adviser to TPG, one of the worlds largest private equity firms. 

Previously, David was the CEO of Youbet.com (NASDAQ UBET) which was at the time the United States largest online wagering company processing over $500m in online/mobile wagers annually. David led the turnaround of Youbet to its sale to Churchill Downs (NASDAQ CHDN).  Prior to Youbet he co-led Ticketmaster as one of three members of the Office of the CEO.

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As the CEO for My Room - Children's Cancer Charity Margaret's focus is to build on significant external partnerships and growing the fundraising revenue for the My Room cause.

Margaret learnt her trade having worked for over 30 years with Australian Airlines and the Qantas. Forging relationships over such a long time has enabled her to be a strategic networker across both the corporate and entertainment industry. She is well known for her skills in connecting the right people at the right time to make things happen. She is social, vibrant and driven to achieve results for all stakeholders.

Margaret is passionate about making a difference in her charity and community work and as such, has been strategic in supporting My Room Children's Cancer Research for the last 15 years.

She is also a member of the Advisory Council for the Multicultural Commission and a Taskforce Member of the Commonwealth Games Bid 2030. Margaret has the backing of many in her extensive network who have made a difference in attracting public support to these wonderful causes.

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Originally from Carey Grammar in Melbourne, Dan was drafted to Richmond AFL Football Club from the Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup with the 53rd selection in the 2003 AFL Draft. He went on to play 156 games for the Tigers.

In 2013 Jackson won the Jack Dyer Medal making him the oldest player to win the clubs Best & Fairest for the first time since Matthew Richardson in 2007. He also won the clubs runner-up Best & Fairest in 2009

Dan was awarded the inaugural Jim Stynes Community and Leadership Award in 2012 for his work with a number of community programs. He was also an active delegate and board member of the AFL Players Association throughout his career.

On September 5 2014, Dan announced his immediate retirement from AFL football citing the toll injuries had taken on his body.

Continuing with his passion of helping people and community work, Dan created has created Foundation Performance to maximise individual performance capabilities. He also travelled and volunteered in Nepal with THISWORLDEXISTS, an Australian non-profit to hike to Everest Base Camp and support educational improvements in Nepalese communities.

I guarantee after listening to this podcast you will be inspired to make some change in your life.

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I speak to Joey Scandizzo, Salon founder & Eleven Australia co-founder, industry leader and celebrity hair stylist. Specialising in all aspects of haircutting and contemporary styling, Joey is one of the most awarded stylists the Australian hairdressing industry has ever seen.

Notable Accolades 
AHFA Australian Hairdresser of the Year x 2, Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year x 2, AHFA Mens Hairdresser of the Year, AHFA Australian Masters Award.

Once told by his teacher that he will never amount to anything, listen to this podcast to find out why they were oh so wrong!

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I am excited to welcome you to Episode 3 of Network On The Go. This weeks guest is the company principal at Connors Sports Management, Paul Connors.

With a boutique client list including Brownlow Medalist Chris Judd, superstars Nic Naitanui, Patrick Dangerfield, Marc Murphy, Luke Hodge, Brodie Grundy, the list just goes on and on....it shows how good this guy is.

Paul Connors has over 20 years experience in the sports management industry and rarely gives interviews. Let's hear how important networking was to help Paul get where he is today.

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I am thrilled to launch my first episode of 'Network On the Go' with my dear friend Santo Cilauro. I explore why people have success, what contributes to that success and interestingly how networking played a part in their success.

The question is: Who did you bump into to get where you are today?

Santo Cilauro is one of Australian's greatest comedy writers and co-founder of Working Dog Productions. We explore how networking played an integral part of his journey to be where he is today.

Listen how the D-Generation began and how arguably one of Australia's most loved movies came to life.

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