Ellen Vote ('23) and Jennifer Khoo ('23) join OIGA President, Michael Basckos ('09), to reflect on life after Ivanhoe Grammar and the transition from school to university and beyond.With Ellen studying civil engineering and commerce at Monash University, and Jennifer studying commerce at the University of Melbourne, the duo share their experiences navigating university life, exploring career pathways, pursuing internships and embracing opportunities beyond the classroom. From residential college and consulting projects to international exchange programs, networking events and case competitions, they discuss the value of stepping outside your comfort zone and putting yourself in the right places to learn and grow.
Ellen and Jennifer also offer practical advice for current students, including why it's okay not to have everything figured out, the importance of speaking with people who are a few steps ahead of you, and how building skills, experiences and connections can be just as valuable as academic results.
Brought to you by the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians' Association, The Ego Yah is a podcast for our Old Ivanhoe Grammarians community. With some ~20,000 alumni all over the world in varying careers, there's a plethora of stories to celebrate, experiences to absorb and learnings to share. The Ego Yah is where you can hear them.

Jack Pead (‘06) joins OIGA President, Michael Basckos (’09), to reflect on a career shaped by curiosity, global experiences and a willingness to embrace unexpected opportunities.

From a life-changing exchange to South Africa and studying at Harvard University, to building a career in international policy and renewable energy, Jack shares the lessons he's learnt about leadership, following your interests and why success is rarely a straight line.

He also reflects on the teachers who influenced him, the value of the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians network, and why students shouldn't feel pressured to have everything figured out from day one.

Brought to you by the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians' Association, The Ego Yah is a podcast for our Old Ivanhoe Grammarians community. With some ~20,000 alumni all over the world in varying careers, there's a plethora of stories to celebrate, experiences to absorb and learnings to share. The Ego Yah is where you can hear them.

James Hogan (Class of 1975) sits down to reflect on his remarkable journey from the halls of Ivanhoe Grammar to the boardrooms of the world's fastest growing airlines. As the former President and CEO of Etihad Group, where he transformed a startup carrier into a global travel powerhouse spanning 72 countries across six continents, James shares the leadership lessons, pivotal career decisions, and personal values that shaped one of aviation's most storied careers.

Brad Shadbolt ('93) is the Head Coach of the under 19 Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club. We're also joined by premiership captain Marcus Walling ('24) and premiership vice-captain James Shadbolt ('24). The 2025 season was one where the team reached the ultimate prize and we unpack how that came to be and why the team and the club more broadly is perfect for current students transitioning out of school.

Brought to you by the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians’ Association, The Ego Yah is a podcast for our Old Ivanhoe Grammarians community. With some ~20,000 alumni all over the world in varying careers, there’s a plethora of stories to celebrate, experiences to absorb and learnings to share. The Ego Yah is where you can hear them.

The Old Ivanhoe Law Society Podcast brings together alumni from every stage of the legal journey to share real stories, hard-won insights, and candid reflections on life in the law. From top-tier firm partners to aspiring clerks, each episode captures the wisdom passed from one generation to the next; it's informative, inspiring, and unmistakably authentic.

The Old Ivanhoe Law Society Podcast brings together alumni from every stage of the legal journey to share real stories, hard-won insights, and candid reflections on life in the law. From top-tier firm partners to aspiring clerks, each episode captures the wisdom passed from one generation to the next; it's informative, inspiring, and unmistakably authentic.

The Old Ivanhoe Law Society Podcast brings together alumni from every stage of the legal journey to share real stories, hard-won insights, and candid reflections on life in the law. From top-tier firm partners to aspiring clerks, each episode captures the wisdom passed from one generation to the next; it's informative, inspiring, and unmistakably authentic.

The Old Ivanhoe Law Society Podcast brings together alumni from every stage of the legal journey to share real stories, hard-won insights, and candid reflections on life in the law. From top-tier firm partners to aspiring clerks, each episode captures the wisdom passed from one generation to the next; it's informative, inspiring, and unmistakably authentic.

The Old Ivanhoe Law Society Podcast brings together alumni from every stage of the legal journey to share real stories, hard-won insights, and candid reflections on life in the law. From top-tier firm partners to aspiring clerks, each episode captures the wisdom passed from one generation to the next; it's informative, inspiring, and unmistakably authentic.

The Old Ivanhoe Law Society Podcast brings together alumni from every stage of the legal journey to share real stories, hard-won insights, and candid reflections on life in the law. From top-tier firm partners to aspiring clerks, each episode captures the wisdom passed from one generation to the next; it's informative, inspiring, and unmistakably authentic.