The First Step Podcast with Nerissa Chaux

Reinventing Yourself with Ben Ikin Football Star & FOX Sports Presenter

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We've recently launched our NEW podcast series, The First Step, hosted by Nerissa Chaux with our first guest Ben Ikin.

Ben started his working career as a professional rugby league player notching up 150 games in the NRL, 17 State of Origin games for QLD and 2 tests for Australia. Ben still holds the record as the youngest player ever to play State of Origin football and was also part of the Brisbane Broncos premiership team in the 2000 season. Since his retirement from professional sport Ben has gone on to become a successful business development executive. He has managed state and national sales teams in hospitality, construction and professional sport and has over 10 years’ experience in media and communications.

Ben has a strong and loyal network across many industries, public and private, and is currently a director of the North QLD Cowboys and the Men of League Foundation. He is also a rugby league commentator with Fox Sports and the host of NRL360.

If you would like to book Ben for a speaking engagement, he has requested for all inquiries to be directed to Nerissa Chaux at [email protected] or +61 7 3102 3202

 

Show Notes

  • Overcoming adversity and lessons learnt in career transition from A Grade football to construction to national media {03:05}
  • The reality of looking for a job when you're famous {05:14}
  • Importance of admitting I don't know everything {06:43}
  • What's the one skill EVERYONE needs to know to succeed? {08:04}
  • How to mourn the loss of your career whilst moving towards your next goal {09:54}
  • How to successfully transition into your next career {13:17}
  • How important your networks are in supporting your career change {16:45}
  • What surprised Ben most in the corporate work by comparison to professional sports {18:55} 
  • Tips on how to consistently get better, regardless of your profession {26:05}
  • What are the common traits of successful people {30:13}
  • The best ever quote Ben has heard from another top Australian football player {37:07}
  • What book does Ben always gift to others? {40:45}

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