Workplay: Beyond the Game - EP3, conversations for career progression and networking

AFLW’s Bonnie Toogood and Lily Mithen talk to Tahlia Coulon (Employer Brand & Diversity Consultant at NAB) about:  The importance of mentorship  Authentic conversations and relationship building  Tips for successful networking  For more information, visit www.workplay.com.au

Workplay: Beyond the Game - EP2, career succession and empowering future female leaders

AFLW’s Bonnie Toogood and Lily Mithen talk to Jackie Short (People Business Partner at Coates) about:  Identifying your skillset and behavioural profile  Connecting your strengths (on and off the field) and values to a role / organisation  Harnessing learning and development opportunities  For m…

Workplay: Beyond the Game - EP1, tips on resume building and interviewing

AFLW’s Bonnie Toogood and Lily Mithen talk to Bronte Enright (Strategic Talent Programs Manager at John Holland) about:  Athlete ‘s transferrable skills  Bio & CV building advice  How to have flexible work conversations with employers  Interview advice and preparation tips  For more information,…

Episode 12: Trisha Squires - Head of AFL Queensland

Nicole Livingstone is joined by Trisha Squires, Head of AFL Queensland, to discuss how meeting Jim Stynes impacted her and her career, surviving tragedy and growing the game of Aussie rules in Queensland and Tasmania as part of her role as CEO of AFL Tasmania and currently as Head of AFL Queensland.

Episode 11: Tanya Hosch - General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy Australian Football League

Nicole Livingstone is joined by Tanya Hosch the General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy at the AFL Tanya discusses her upbringing in South Australia, her work with the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian government on the 'Recognise' campaign and how that work led her to he…

Episode 10: Lisa Lawry - General Manager of Umpiring

Nicole Livingstone is joined by General Manager of Umpiring Lisa Lawry to discuss her journey to the AFL. From growing up an Essendon supporter to working her dream role at the club, navigating the supplements saga and COVID at Essendon, her experience working at BP and how a secondment at the AFL …

Episode 9: Laura Kane - General Manager Competition Management

Nicole Livingstone is joined by General Manager of Competition Management Laura Kane to discuss her journey to the AFL that started with her volunteering at the Melbourne University Women's Football Club, to helping establish North Melbourne's AFL Women's team and what challenges and lessons she le…

Episode 8: Debbie Lee - National Women and Girls Action Plan Lead

Nicole Livingstone is joined by Debbie Lee to talk about her role as the AFL's National Women and Girls Action Plan Lead and the path that led Debbie to become a pioneer in women's football and the first woman to be inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame. 

Episode 7: Jen Watt - CEO North Melbourne Football Club

Nicole Livingstone is joined by Jen Watt to discuss her path to becoming the CEO of North Melbourne, the advice she received along the way and when she knew she could take on one of the toughest jobs in football.

Episode 6: Cathie Reid – Australian business woman and Director of the Brisbane Lions

Nicole Livingstone is joined by Cathie Reid to discuss the creation of opportunity out of adversity, the call from Leigh Matthews that led to her joining the Brisbane Lions Board and the impact AFLW is having on Queensland footy.