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Nicky Zimmermann

Michael Cheika is one of the world’s most successful sporting coaches. You probably know that already. What you might not know is that he has years of experience in high-end Australian fashion and is fluent in French & Italian.

Michael Cheika grew up as an ethnic kid in working class Sydney and rose up to coach the sport played by the elite.

He’s just as comfortable rubbing shoulders with the Prime Minister as he is with a local tradie.

Tune in to hear Michael Cheika talk to inspirational Australians about their lived experiences and the different paths they’ve taken to get to the top of their game.

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Michael Cheika is one of the world’s most successful sporting coaches. You probably know that already. What you might not know is that he has years of experience in high-end Australian fashion and is fluent in French & Italian. Michael Cheika grew up as an ethnic kid in working class Sydney and rose up to coach the sport played by the elite. He’s just as comfortable rubbing shoulders with the Prime Minister as he is with a local tradie. Tune in to hear Michael Cheika talk to inspirational Australians about their lived experiences and the different paths they’ve taken to get to the top of their game.

Michael Cheika is one of the world’s most successful sporting coaches. You probably know that already. What you might not know is that he has years of experience in high-end Australian fashion and is fluent in French &amp; Italian.

Michael Cheika grew up as an ethnic kid in working class Sydney and rose up to coach the sport played by the elite.

He’s just as comfortable rubbing shoulders with the Prime Minister as he is with a local tradie.

Tune in to hear Michael Cheika talk to inspirational Australians about their lived experiences and the different paths they’ve taken to get to the top of their game.

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Nicky Zimmermann

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