#117: How to Talk to Anyone

08/25/21 • 9 min

Hello friends!!

We're back to break down another principle of 'How to get into sport without getting lucky':

Principle #6 - Get comfortable talking to people you don’t know. Opportunity exists in circles of people who trust each other, and you are welcome to join those circles

The sports industry is a relationship game. If you want to succeed, you ought to be be able to hold a conversation.

The best part? There are some awesome people in sport!!

By putting yourself out there you open yourself to so many experiences you never though possible.

But to do so, first learn how to talk to anyone.

To hear more about why sport is a circle of people who trust each other and how to break in, listen to Donny Singe in episode #71.

For the 8 principles on 'How to get into sport without getting lucky', listen to episode #100

Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, Ryan

You can also find us on insta @sportsgrad

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This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.

Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.au

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Hello friends!!

We're back to break down another principle of 'How to get into sport without getting lucky':

Principle #6 - Get comfortable talking to people you don’t know. Opportunity exists in circles of people who trust each other, and you are welcome to join those circles

The sports industry is a relationship game. If you want to succeed, you ought to be be able to hold a conversation.

The best part? There are some awesome people in sport!!

By putting yourself out there you open yourself to so many experiences you never though possible.

But to do so, first learn how to talk to anyone.

To hear more about why sport is a circle of people who trust each other and how to break in, listen to Donny Singe in episode #71.

For the 8 principles on 'How to get into sport without getting lucky', listen to episode #100

Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, Ryan

You can also find us on insta @sportsgrad

And if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast

This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.

Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.au

At Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.

Thanks for listening! You’re all legends.

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#116: Matt Levy - How to Prepare for the Paralympics

G’day friends!!

Today on the show we are joined by Paralympic Champion Swimmer, Matt Levy OAM.

Matt has won a staggering 53 medals (including Gold in Beijing and London), in the face of overcoming 56 operations.

Matt's determination and resilience has led his message to impact over 83,000 people, helping them reset the boundaries on what is possible in their lives.

Today, Matt lets us into his world, the team that supports him and how to the world's best do it.

We cover:

Overcoming obstacles to reach Paralympic Gold
The roles around Matt and what makes his support staff great
Athlete's mindset and how to adopt it
What to do and what to avoid when working with a Paralympian
Time management between full-time work at Westpac and racing the world's best

Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, Ryan

You can also find us on insta @sportsgrad

And if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast

This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.

Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.au

At Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.

Thanks for listening! You’re all legends.

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#118: Sean Cary (USTA) - BTS of Grand Slam Court Operations

G’day team!!

Today we're going behind the scenes of the US Open with Sean Cary.

If you've ever wondered how it comes together and what jobs are on offer, then tune in tennis fans!

We cover:

On court roles at the US Open
What the heck does MD of Court Operations involve?
Core values
12 month planning cycle of the US open
Dealing with the pandemic
Recruiting and communicating with Match Officials
Stand out graduates at the USTA

Got a question you want answered? Feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, Ryan

You can also find us on insta @sportsgrad

And if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast

This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.

Find out why Deakin is ranked #6 in the world for sport related subjects at www.deakin.edu.au

At Deakin University you can be confident you'll get the job you want with the degree employers want.

If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.

Thanks for listening! You’re all legends.

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