Chats with Pav - Sports Stars and Experts Share Sports Marketing, Business, Leadership Insights

This week on #ChatsWithPav, Pav is joined by his former player manager Craig Kelly.Better known as “Ned” in the footy & management landscape, Ned enjoyed a successful AFL career at the Collingwood Football Club from 1989 – 1996, playing 123 games including the 1990 Premiership. Known for his hard scrappy playing style who was often tasked with defending star key forwards such as Jason Dunstall & Gary Ablett Senior.In 1996, Ned created Elite Sports Properties and the AFL Pro Squad to rival the Famous Club 10 founded by Ricky Nixon. This was the beginning of a career in talent management for over 20 years. Kelly’s off-field presence is arguably greater than his playing career. He transformed his passion for business and marketing into the sports administration giant TLA Worldwide a leading athlete representation, event management, and sports marketing group. More than 250 of the AFL’s 800 players are in the TLA stable.The pair discuss Ned’s transition from hard-nosed defender to leading sports agent, the 24/7 role of talent agents, the extreme art of negotiation, effective forms of communication and operating/navigating in a social media-driven society.

On the latest #ChatsWithPav, Pav is joined by Cameron Schwab.After cutting his teeth as a recruiter at the Melbourne Football Club when the Demons made the finals for the first time in 23 years, Cameron Schwab was appointed CEO of the famous Richmond Football Club at age 24, the youngest in the history of the game.For most of the next 25 years, he was CEO of Richmond, Melbourne and Fremantle, when those clubs were at their lowest ebb, both on and off the field. He is the second longest serving CEO in the modern game.Cameron is now a CEO, leadership coach and strategist. He works with CEOs and emerging leaders to achieve high levels of trust – personally, culturally, strategically and organisationally – as the basis of high performance. He is a legacy-focused leader who has bounced back from setbacks, taking on the sport’s most challenging leadership roles.Cameron holds an MBA and Master of Marketing from the Melbourne Business School. He has also completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at the Harvard Business School and is a Vincent Fairfax Fellow of the Centre of Ethical Leadership at University of Melbourne. He received his Coaching Certification from the Columbia Business School in New York. Cameron is also an artist and illustrator, studying Fine Art at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

History making international humanitarian lawyer, retired British Army senior officer, former war crimes and terrorism prosecutor and hostage survivor. Rabia Siddique joins Pickstar Co-founder Matthew Pavlich to talk about her extraordinary life journey to date.Rabia’s mission is simple. Inspire, empower and transform!She has undertaken humanitarian aid work in Asia, South America, Europe and the Middle East, for which she was decorated by Queen Elizabeth II.Rabia’s best selling memoir “Equal Justice: My Journey as a Woman, a Soldier and a Muslim” was published in 2013 and made international news and saw the floodgates open for many similar cases. Rabia is now a multi award winning story teller, inspirational speaker, leadership consultant, media commentator and human rights advocate. Peace and the sustainability of our planet is what drives her.Her unique story of courage, strength & grit is a vehicle for shining a light on issues relating to resilience, authentic & ethical leadership, equality & diversity. Looking for an empowering guest speaker for International Women’s Day? https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/7209/rabia-siddique Chats with Pav is produced by Pickstar. PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine. Choose from over 2000 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. https://pickstar.pro/au #InternationalWomensDay#RabiaSiddique

On the 1st #ChatswithPav of 2022, Pav sits down with fellow Channel 9 team member Scherri-Lee Biggs. With her energetic and enthusiastic approach, Scherri-Lee is a fresh and friendly face across the Australian media landscape. She credits her relaxed and friendly approach to her childhood, growing up on the beaches of Perth.Scherri-Lee talks about immigrating from South Africa when she was 8, transitioning into modelling where she has represented dozens of high profile brands such as Calvin Klein, Nike, Aurelio Costarella, David Jones, Myer, Wittner, Mossman, Maurice Meade and Ae’lkemi.After being crowned Miss Universe Australia in 2011, Scherri-Lee explored her passion in the TV and radio sectors, with her vibrant and down-to-earth nature has earned her a regular place in the Australian media landscape.https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/6995/scherri-lee-biggshttps://pickstar.pro/au

On the latest episode of #ChatsWithPav, Pickstar's Matthew Pavlich is joined by Channel 9 Journalist Tracy Vo. Tracy, who has been part of the Nine News team since 2007, is the weekend news presenter for Nine News Perth. She is also a senior reporter in the newsroom who has reported on some of the largest news stories over the past 15 years. A pioneer in changing the perception of gender & racial barriers, Tracy speaks about her cultural upbringing which has taken her all over the globe. In 2014, Tracy became a published author, telling her family's story in Small Bamboo.The pair discuss the future in the hope of living in a diverse and culturally rich nation with complete harmony.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.What do you need? Whether it is star power at an event, a brand boost, social influence or a special experience, Pickstar brings your star idea to life.https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/5573/tracy-vo

This week Pickstar Co-Founder Matthew Pavlich has a yarn with Tim Ross. A comedian, architecture enthusiast and design nerd. He may be best known for his work on TV and radio (at different times hosting both the number one breakfast and drive shows in Sydney) but Tim has also always had a passion for architecture & design.Ross began his career performing stand-up comedy as part of the comedy duo Merrick and Rosso with Merrick Watts. Transitioning to his passion from the stage & radio studio to architecture & design where he was written for various publications including Real Living, Habitus, The Saturday Paper, The Smith Journal, QANTAS magazine and The Guardian. In 2017, Tim launched his second book, The Rumpus Room, capturing nostalgic short stories about life in Australia’s suburbs in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. The Rumpus Room is now in its third print run.https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/10308/tim-ross

On the latest episode of Chats with Pav. Pickstar Co-Founder Matthew Pavlich is joined by popular Australian Chef Justine Schofield.After appearing in the first season of Masterchef Australia, Justine's career has skyrocketed. With her own TV cooking show, reality TV appearances amongst her culinary & personal ventures which has seen her release 3 cookbooks and travel to over 40 countries worldwide. Justine reveals all about her culinary journey, beginning with a solo trip as a child to France, jumping through all types of hoops to make it onto Masterchef Australia, stepping out of her comfort zone, watching Huey & the value of authenticity in brand partnerships.https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/7097/justine-schofield

Communications and brand expert Jane Anderson joins Matthew Pavlich for an insightful chat about finding your story, how to effectively communicate and the value of your personal brand.An author of 8 books, Jane's expertise across influence, leadership and communications is valuable for anyone in the corporate world or an aspiring leader.

Chris Anstey’s size 18 feet have been all around the globe.The former first round pick in the 1997 NBA Draft joins Matthew Pavlich on Chats with Pav, reflecting on his athletic upbringing, the behaviours that involve embracing opportunity and being undefeated against Michael Jordan.Nowadays Anstey utilises his experiences to leadership and consultancy roles drawing on the parallels between elite sport and business with regard to personal best, leadership, opportunity, culture and habits of effective teams and individuals.“My decision just to try, opened up opportunity, just by being noticed that I was working hard”Chris holds Ambassador roles with La Trobe Financial and the SEDA Group, where he works with managers and leaders in industry.A self described ‘story teller’, Anstey elaborates on the consistency of effort and approach, his biggest what if and his biggest lessons from sport inspiring his career today.The Off-Field podcast is produced by Pickstar.Pickstar is the best place to book sports stars and celebrities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from thousands of stars past and present, Pickstar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the Pickstar website now - http://pickstar.pro/au

2020 Australian of the Year, Dr James Muecke joins AFL Legend, Business Investor and Sports Commentator, Matthew Pavlich, to discuss his work in treating blindness and reducing type 2 diabetes.Dr Muecke, a proud South Australian, spent years working abroad across Africa to reduce the rates of treatable blindness and is now back home in Adelaide. Since becoming the 2020 Australian of the Year, Dr Muecke has been advocating for a 'sugar tax' to reduce the prevalence of type 2 diabetes.A neurological condition forced Muecke to give up surgery, but this adversity hasn't stopped him from using his platform to push for reform with sugar.Dr Muecke discusses a number of topics including resilience, the core elements to social enterprise and innovation.See Dr James Muecke's profile and request to book him here: https://pickstar.pro/au/our-stars/7528/james-mueckeThe Off-Field podcast is produced by Pickstar.Pickstar is the best place to book sports stars, humans of great achievement and personalities for any event, marketing / PR campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 2000 stars past and present, Pickstar works fast with ALL budgets and stars apply to work with you on your idea! Visit the Pickstar website now - http://pickstar.proFollow us:Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/pickstaraus/UK: https://www.instagram.com/pickstaruk/LinkedInhttps://au.linkedin.com/company/pickstarTwitterhttps://twitter.com/pickstarau

Cricketing legend Adam Gilchrist shares a fascinating insight into the commercial partnerships of an elite athlete.From his first 'deal' as a 12-year-old getting $185 worth of gear from Albion, to major brand ambassador roles over the past 10 years, Gilly explains how these commercial partnerships come together and what he finds important when choosing to work with a brand.There are insights for both athletes and businesses on how to approach the commercial side of sport.The Off-Field podcast is produced by PickStar.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1700 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.au

Former Fremantle and St Kilda star Heath Black would sit in a cubicle before each AFL game he played.He'd dry retch because of the severe anxiety a game of football would induce.The mental games going on inside his head made him feel like he'd played a quarter before he walked down the race.Heath shares mental health stories from his playing days with former teammate Matt Pavlich and details how he's learned to live with these challenges.He now shares his stories with others, focusing on owning your own mental health.The Off-Field podcast is produced by PickStar.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1700 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.au

8-time world champion BMX and mountain bike rider Caroline Buchanan joins AFL legend and PickStar co-founder Matthew Pavlich to talk about Caroline's journey and how she's overcome adversity.Buchanan is currently preparing for the postponed Tokyo Olympics, scheduled to take place in 2021 and is training at home having recovered from a spate of injuries over the past year.Caroline talks about her journey to becoming a professional, including her first world championships at the age of nine when she took her Cabbage Patch doll to Paris with her to compete.She discusses what she's learned from failure, how she maintains a focused, winning mindset and the structure she needs in her life to compete at the highest level.In a wide-ranging chat, Buchanan also explains how she decides which brands are right for her to partner with, giving a unique insight from the perspective of an athlete about how they approach marketing and brand decisions.The Off-Field podcast is produced by PickStar.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1700 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.au

As we continue our mini-series on transition, we talk to one of Australia’s top female sports stars, Sharni Layton who has transformed herself from netball legend to AFLW footballer.Sharni is larger than life in just about every way, an imposing goalkeeper on the court, towering ruck on the field and an infectious, hilarious personality.But with the highs, Sharni has faced plenty of lows. After achieving just about everything in netball - recognised as the best netballer in the world, captaining her country and winning gold at the World Cup and Commonwealth Games - Sharni hit what she describes as an identity crisis. Exhaustion, depression and the loss of passion for her sport.In taking time away from the game, Sharni found herself … and that journey of self-discovery led to greater balance, energy and a new passion: footy.Sharni shares her story, including the mental health struggles and wellness insights, the transition to AFLW, her strategy working with brands, the future of women’s sport and much more.Request to book Sharni Layton for guest speaking, appearances and partnerships here.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or experience you can imagine.Choose from over 1500 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - https://pickstar.com.au/Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by Andrew Montesi.

As we continue our series on transition, few have done it better than our guest Jack Wilson.He’s a rebel professional golfer and cult hero who has transformed himself and his sport throughout his career.Jack burst onto the scene back in 2013 seemingly from nowhere, becoming Australia’s first PGA trainee to win an Australasian Tour Event and placing third at the Australian PGA Championship, nearly pipping star Adam Scott.But it has been much more than Jack’s performances on the course that have raised eyebrows. It was the blonde dreadlocks (which he recently shaved off for charity), the full beard, fresh attitude and Happy Gilmore style story that challenged golf’s establishment.Jack believes golf has got boring and is out to change culture, to make the sport he is so passionate about accessible to a bigger market and the next generation of kids.But it isn’t easy. Not everyone wants to change. There’s a cost, but Jack says it is worth it.Jack talks about this as well as his remarkable story, including his meteoric rise and the struggles that followed, how he’s building a business and brand while disrupting golf and much more.Request to book Jack Wilson for guest speaking, appearances and partnerships here.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or experience you can imagine.Choose from over 1500 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - https://pickstar.com.au/Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by Andrew Montesi.

We’re kicking off a mini-series focusing on transition, how professional athletes handle change … not just in their sporting environment, but careers and life.Our guest, NBL star Mitch McCarron, handles transition better than most. The Melbourne United shooting guard learned to adapt from a young age.Born in Alice Springs, Mitch moved with his family to Brisbane then pursued his basketball career in the US college system. He would also go on to play in Spain and Slovenia, adjusting to new cultures and dynamics along the way.Now well established in the NBL and representing his country with the Australian Boomers, Mitch still has his next transition in the back of his mind - he has a university degree and works in a financial services firm between training sessions.Mitch says this is about much more than about his next career move. It keeps him focused, balanced and provides valuable learning.Mitch also shares insights about leadership, team dynamics and high performance as well as stories and lessons learned from family life.Request to book Mitch McCarron for guest speaking, appearances and partnerships here.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or experience you can imagine.Choose from over 1500 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - https://pickstar.com.au/Off-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.auProduced with Apiro

Today we’re going deep into sports partnerships, with Dan Bitti from Kellogg’s Australia.You might recall back in episode 54 we heard from Dan, who featured on our live panel discussion at Mumbrella360, where we talked about sports stars and brands. I wanted to get him back to unpack some of his insights further.Over a 15 year marketing career, Dan has worked with some of the world’s greatest creators and innovators of brands. From Coca-Cola to Mars, Smirnoff to the Kellogg’s labels, he’s spent his career to date contributing to the legacy of global icons across a range of consumer goods categories, delivering distinctive communications, innovation and brand partnerships.In this interview, Dan talked through the evolution of Kellogg’s Australia’s sports partnership strategy in more detail. Kellogg’s has played a big role in Australian sport over the last few decades - there’s been the long standing Nutri-Grain Ironman relationship through to AFW and most recently hockey, where Sultana Bran has taken on naming rights of the new Hockey One league.Dan talks about the values-led approach to partnerships taken by Kellogg’s, and how that has played out in the context of the three different sports and their individual strategies.He also talks about the benefits to brands who get in early with emerging sports and leagues, weighing up the commercial value of partnerships, the importance of talent, what the future looks like for brands in sport.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

John Buchanan is a high performance strategist and the most successful coach in Australian cricket history. After taking on the role of Australian team coach in 1999, John brought a new level of innovation and professionalism that would see the team become World Cup champions, Test cricket champions and Ashes victors.John now runs his own corporate leadership and high performance consultancy, and has written two books, If Better Is Possible and The Future of Cricket.John talks us through in fascinating detail how he went about winning the respect of players like Steve Waugh and Adam Gilchrist, managing the different personalities and egos within the now legendary squad, including the differences he had with Shane Warne, and how he went about bringing in significant change - which was welcomed by some, but not everyone.John also talks about his focus on the whole person not just the athlete, and the important practice of switching on and off to reduce the noise and be able to focus on what’s most important.Request to book John Buchanan for leadership workshops, guest speaking, events and more here. PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

We bring you another panel discussion recorded live at Mumbrella Sports Marketing Summit in 2019, where a group of sports professionals discussed Evolution or Revolution: How to Change With The Times in Sports Marketing.PickStar’s Head of Marketing Andrew Montesi was joined by Esther Wilson, GM of Content and Creative at Hyland Media, Michelle Fowler, Sports and Entertainment Lead at Thrive PR and Chloe Dalton, Rugby 7s gold medallist, former basketballer and now AFLW player with Carlton.The direction sports marketing is taking is almost impossible to predict. Sports rights have been changing hands quickly, new technology platforms are opening up more visibility for sports and athletes, social media has already created fresh opportunities, and there is more change in the pipeline.A group of sports professionals are in the cross-heirs; marketers trying to keep up with the change and evolve their strategies; comms pros looking at new opportunities across a range of mediums; and athletes who now have more control over their public image than ever before.In this session hear from all of them about how they are marketing their teams, brands, clients and themselves in an era of rapid evolution where sport is constantly making the headlines for a range of reasons.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au

Kerrin McEvoy is regarded as Australia's best jockey - a big race specialist who has won a remarkable three Melbourne Cups - in 2000, 2016 and 2018 - along numerous other major races in Australia and overseas.Despite the success he’s maintained the humble, hard working attitude that was instilled in him growing up in Streaky Bay in regional South Australia.Brought up in a horse racing family, Kerrin only ever wanted to be a jockey. But it didn’t come easy. He moved to Melbourne as an apprentice, and was almost sent home because he wasn’t up to the challenge.But driven by that innate passion for the sport, Kerrin found a way to not just survive but thrive at the highest level. At just 20 years of age, he won his first Melbourne Cup and the rest really is history.In this fascinating chat, Kerrin talks in detail about what it takes to win the Melbourne Cup, his incredibly detailed strategic approach and dealing with the pressure of having every eye in the country on you … as well as the keys to long-term success, leadership, balancing horse racing with family life, the financial side of horse racing and much more.Request to book Kerrin McEvoy for guest speaking, marketing or media opportunities here.PickStar is the best place to book sports stars and personalities for any event, campaign or engagement you can imagine.Choose from over 1300 stars past and present, PickStar works fast with ANY budget. Visit the PickStar website now - http://pickstar.com.auOff-Field focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. Hosted by James Begley and Andrew Montesi.Find out more:Sign up to our mailing list and contact us here - http://off-field.coJoin us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/offfieldpodcastSend us an email - amontesi@pickstar.com.au