Max Gawn is the current captain of the Melbourne Football Club in the AFL. 

Gawn has come a very long way from a tall, lanky, jovial 18 year old to become the modern day great that he is. A 7x All-Australian ruck, Gawn became the Demons first premiership captain in 2021 since the 1964 season. 

A lot of Gawn's leadership journey can be traced back to the late and great President Jim Stynes. Stynes passed away in 2012 but his legacy lives on through the Melbourne #11 jumper, and the values he instilled in Gawn during their time together at the Demons. 

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Max Gawn is the current captain of the Melbourne Football Club in the AFL. 
Gawn has come a very long way from a tall, lanky, jovial 18 year old to become the modern day great that he is. A 7x All-Australian ruck, Gawn became the Demons first premiership captain in 2021 since the 1964 season. 
A lot of Gawn's leadership journey can be traced back to the late and great President Jim Stynes. Stynes passed away in 2012 but his legacy lives on through the Melbourne #11 jumper, and the values he instilled in Gawn during their time together at the Demons. 
Learn. Lead. Collaborate.
Start your leadership journey today. Head to <a href="https://www.aledacollective.com/">Aleda Collective</a> to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

In this series, Luke Darcy is joined by iconic leaders to unpack learnings and life lessons from these game changers in their chosen field, whether it’s sports, art, business or education. We’ll break down the fundamentals of the new style of leadership, such as collaboration, integrity and innovation, through the stories of these iconic leaders.

In this series, Luke Darcy is joined by iconic leaders to unpack learnings and life lessons from these game changers in their chosen field, whether it’s sports, art, business or education. We’ll break down the fundamentals of the new style of leadership, such as collaboration, integrity and innovation, through the stories of these iconic leaders.

Empowering Leaders

In this series, Luke Darcy is joined by iconic leaders to unpack learnings and life lessons from these game changers in their chosen field, whether it’s sports, art, business or education. We’ll break down the fundamentals of the new style of leadership, such as collaboration, integrity and innovation, through the stories of these iconic leaders. Start your leadership journey today,

In this series, Luke Darcy is joined by iconic leaders to unpack learnings and life lessons from these game changers in their chosen field, whether it’s sports, art, business or education. We’ll break down the fundamentals of the new style of leadership, such as collaboration, integrity and innovation, through the stories of these iconic leaders. Start your leadership journey today,

Max Gawn: Keeping the values of Jim Stynes alive in his leadership

Valerie Condos Field, a legendary gymnastics coach, shares her journey from a tough coaching style to a more transformative approach.

Valerie emphasizes the importance of developing athletes not just for winning but for life skills, resilience, and personal growth. The discussion also touches on the impact of parenting on youth sports and the need for a shift in focus from winning to personal development.

In this conversation, we explore the profound impact of parental influence on youth sports, the extraordinary journey of Simone Biles, and the importance of self-leadership and stillness in a distracted world. Valerie shares her insights on leading with love and empathy, the significance of curiosity and collaboration, and the essential role of listening in effective communication.

She reflects on her own leadership journey, the influence of her mother, and the value of mentorship and lifelong learning in shaping successful leaders.

Learn. Lead. Collaborate.

Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

Valerie Condos Field, a legendary gymnastics coach, shares her journey from a tough coaching style to a more transformative approach.
Valerie emphasizes the importance of developing athletes not just for winning but for life skills, resilience, and personal growth. The discussion also touches on the impact of parenting on youth sports and the need for a shift in focus from winning to personal development.
In this conversation, we explore the profound impact of parental influence on youth sports, the extraordinary journey of Simone Biles, and the importance of self-leadership and stillness in a distracted world. Valerie shares her insights on leading with love and empathy, the significance of curiosity and collaboration, and the essential role of listening in effective communication.
She reflects on her own leadership journey, the influence of her mother, and the value of mentorship and lifelong learning in shaping successful leaders.
Learn. Lead. Collaborate.
Start your leadership journey today. Head to <a href="https://www.aledacollective.com/">Aleda Collective</a> to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

Valerie Kondos-Field: Transitioning from a tough coaching style to a transformative approach

Jo Stanley has had an incredibly successful media career spanning over 2 decades. Taking breakfast radio by storm at both Fox FM and Gold FM. 

In recent times Stanley is the founder and CEO of Broad Radio. An online radio platform that has been built by women, for women. Creating conversations and a space in the media landscape that has never been seen or heard before. 

Learn. Lead. Collaborate.

Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

Jo Stanley has had an incredibly successful media career spanning over 2 decades. Taking breakfast radio by storm at both Fox FM and Gold FM. 
In recent times Stanley is the founder and CEO of Broad Radio. An online radio platform that has been built by women, for women. Creating conversations and a space in the media landscape that has never been seen or heard before. 
Learn. Lead. Collaborate.
Start your leadership journey today. Head to <a href="https://www.aledacollective.com/">Aleda Collective</a> to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

Jo Stanley: Building Broad Radio, by women, for women

Matthew Nicks is the current coach of the Adelaide Crows in the AFL. Nicks is heading into his sixth season in charge of the Crows and believes the club is on the right path to success under his guidance.

It's been a steep learning curve for "Nicksy" - The then 18-year old was plucked out of almost obscurity when playing soccer to try his hand at Australian rules football, finding his way to the Sydney Swans which embedded in him from an early age "bloods culture". 

A culture that prides itself on putting the team first before the individual has been a mantra Nicks took throughout his playing days and now implementing strongly with the Crows. 

Learn. Lead. Collaborate.

Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

Matthew Nicks is the current coach of the Adelaide Crows in the AFL. Nicks is heading into his sixth season in charge of the Crows and believes the club is on the right path to success under his guidance.
It's been a steep learning curve for "Nicksy" - The then 18-year old was plucked out of almost obscurity when playing soccer to try his hand at Australian rules football, finding his way to the Sydney Swans which embedded in him from an early age "bloods culture". 
A culture that prides itself on putting the team first before the individual has been a mantra Nicks took throughout his playing days and now implementing strongly with the Crows. 
Learn. Lead. Collaborate.
Start your leadership journey today. Head to <a href="https://www.aledacollective.com/">Aleda Collective</a> to find out more about our signature, cross industry collaboration program, Aleda Connect. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, Aleda Connect is the learning experience of a life-time.

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