When you're at the top, you need to know how to Lead from the Side.
Join host Spencer Kassimir (https://twitter.com/BallsOutPhD) as he interviews the biggest names in professional sport from around the world, to learn what it takes to lead from the side.
Just as the head coach, CEO, and president of the team are not on the field when the players step into the spotlight, top leaders know how to lead from all angles.
Leading in a CRISIS? Leading during times of INNOVATION? This show provides insight into how seasoned leaders in the pressure cooker industry of sports are able to effectively influence and mobilise their teams, while achieving their goals and meeting milestones.
Email: leadfromtheside@gmail.com (mailto:leadfromtheside@gmail.com)
Twitter: @BallsOutPhD (https://twitter.com/BallsOutPhD), @leadfromtheside (https://twitter.com/leadfromtheside)
Linked In: Lead From the Side (https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-from-the-side/)
YouTube: @LeadFromTheSide (youtube.com/LeadFromTheSide)
This podcast is produced by Spencer Kassimir, edited by Ryan Marshal and partnered with the AFL's Western Bulldogs.
This weeks' episode is the Season 2 finale and features Tony Sutton who joins Spencer on the show to discuss his time as the CEO and COO at the RFL along with his other leadership positions such as:Chair of FitmumsCOO of Hull College GroupCEO of Hull FCCaptain of my Sunday League football teamThis show is made in partnership Performance Leadership, a co-venture of Western Bulldogs and Victoria University.You can follow Tony and the organizations he is associated at the RFL's various social me...
25 Sept 2023
Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Gary Hetherington
In this week's episode, Gary Hetherington joins Spencer on the show to discuss his time with Leeds Rhinos, the Rugby Football League (RFL), Super League, Premier Rugby League, the Leeds Building Society Foundation and beyond.This show is made in partnership Performance Leadership, a co-venture of Western Bulldogs and Victoria University.You can follow Gary and the organizations he is associated with including Leeds Rhinos across social media channels.Do you have an idea for a show guest or id...
18 Sept 2023
MLB Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Australian Olympian Trent Oeltjen
In this week's episode, Spencer has talks with Trent Oeltjen who played in the MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers.He also earned an Olympic Silver Medal representing Australia & is an expert on high performance sports.Post his playing career, Trent founded Legacy Sports an elite, wellness-first, high-performance program that holistically develops the complete athlete both on and off the field whilst preparing them to embrace all that their careers and lives at the to...
11 Sept 2023
Asia Pacific Rugby League COO and PNG Hunters Director Jeremy Edwards
In this week's episode, Spencer has talks with Jeremy Edwards, Asia Pacific Rugby League COO and Director of PNG Hunters. Previously, Jeremey has held sports administration roles with the Sydney and Beijing Olympics, and most recently, the London Olympics and Paralympics as the Venue General Manager of Greenwich Park; an event which then-president of the International Olympic Committee, HRH Princess Haya, credited as the best Olympics ever for equestrian sport. Jeremy has also been...
4 Sept 2023
Crusaders Rugby CEO Colin Mansbridge
In this week's episode, Spencer has talks with Colin Mansbridge, CEO of Crusaders RFC in Christchurch, NZ. He has also been the:Head of Agribusiness, Bank of New Zealand (2017)General Manager Consumer Queensland, ANZ (Brisbane) - (2010)Director & Adviser, Sacombank (Vietnam) (2007)Head of Mortgages, Bank of New Zealand (2000)Colin discussed what it takes to lead through tough times, not only in sport but throughout his other roles in banking as well as throughout the Christchurch co...
28 Aug 2023
Australian Institute of Sport EGM & Director Matti Clements
In this week's episode, Spencer has talks with Matti Clements. She is currently the EGM and Director at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).There, she was also the: -Acting Chief Executive Officer,-People Development and Wellbeing, Director and-Deputy Director Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Previously, she also was the-Director and Senior Psychologist of Mental Edge Consulting and other roles at the AFL and AFL Players Association. Matti discusses her leadersh...
21 Aug 2023
British Cycling (frmr RLWC) Chief Executive Jon Dutton OBE
In this week's episode, Spencer has talks with Jon Dutton OBE. He is currently Chief Executive of British Cycling and has been:· Director of Cycling World Championships 2023· Major Events Panel Member, UK Sport· Chief Executive, Rugby League World Cup 2021, · Tournament Commissioner RLWC2017 and · Chief Operating Officer RLWC2013.Jon discusses his leadership experience as well a...
14 Aug 2023
Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski
In this week's episode, Spencer has talks with Justin Rodski, CEO of Melbourne Storm rugby league football club. In his extensive career, he has also been:Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Customer Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer while at Essendon Bombers FC as well as a producer and journalist both at the Australian Football League (AFL) and Channel 9.This show is made in partnership Performance Leadership, a co-venture of Western Bulldogs and Victoria University.You can follow Just...
7 Aug 2023
Melbourne Ice's Chair Peter Jon Harshorne and Head Coach Kerry Goulet
In this week's episode, an Englishman (PJ Harshorne), a Canadian (Kerry Goulet), and an American etc (Spencer Kassimir) sit down in Australia to talk ice hockey.Sounds like the beginning of a joke but today it is the forum for a fantastically insightful conversation about their leadership at Melbourne Ice and, inherently, internationalism in the world of sport.PJ Harshorne is and has been in such leadership roles as:-Chairman of Melbourne Ice-Chair of the Australian Ice Hockey League-Chair of...
31 Jul 2023
Rugby Football League (RFL) Chair Simon Johnson
In this week's episode, Spencer has talks with Simon Johnson, Chair of the Rugby Football League (RFL) in England. In his extensive career, he has also been:Director of Corporate Affairs - The FACOO, England 2018Board Member, Swim EnglandBoard Member, International Rugby League This show is made in partnership Performance Leadership, a co-venture of Western Bulldogs and Victoria University.You can follow Simon and the organizations he’s currently involved with @sjrbsimon, @therfl, ...
24 Jul 2023
Family of League (formerly Men of League) Chair Helen Wood Grant
In this week's episode, Spencer has talks with Family of League (formerly Men of League) Chair, Helen Wood Grant who's extensive leadership career spans from the sports world and beyond.This show is made in partnership Performance Leadership, a co-venture of Western Bulldogs and Victoria University.Guest Details-Website: familyofleague.org.auTwitter: @familyofleagueLinkedIn and other social media: Family of LeagueEmail: leadfromtheside@gmail.comTwitter: @BallsOutPhD, @leadfromthesideLinked In...
17 Jul 2023
Western Bulldogs AFL Grand Final Winning Captain Easton Wood
In this week's episode, Spencer has talks with the AFL Western Bulldogs' 2016 Grand Final Captain Easton Wood., After being drafted in 2007, he made his AFL debut in 2009, and further consolidating his place in the team in 2010. Since then he had a decorated football career. 2015 Charles Sutton Medal winner, the Club’s best and fairest, Premiership player and captain of the side in 2016 Grand Final, Full-time Captain of the Western Bulldogs 2018-2019 Season, and an All-Australian (2015)...
11 Jul 2023
NRL Head of Football Graham Annesley Revisited
In this week's episode, Spencer has talks with Graham Annesley, currently the head of elite football operations for the NRL (National Rugby League), a former chief executive officer of the Gold Coast Titans, chief operating officer of the NRL and a leading rugby league referee. Graham was a former member of politician in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Miranda and was the Minister for Sport and Recreation from 2011-2013.0:45 - NRL rule changes1:30 - Scrum chat2:50 - What...
3 Jul 2023
NBL CEO David Stevenson Revisited
David Stevenson is the CEO of the NBL Spencer, however at the time of this interview, David was GM of Operations at the AFL (Australian Football League). In this unique interview, Spencer talks to David about the importance of great leadership and the impact it has had on his career. Previously, Stevenson was the CEO of Western Bulldogs and had a 17 year career across the world at Nike. Starting at the AFL HQ roughly five years ago as the GM of China, India and AFLX, he then became GM of...
26 Jun 2023
AFL, NFL, and first Super Bowl Australian Ben Graham Revisited
In this week's episode, Spencer has an in-depth conversation with the first Australian to ever play in the Super Bowl, Ben Graham. Talking from his home base in Geelong, we discuss Graham's transitions, innovations and hurdles from his time playing for the AFL's Geelong Cats and then playing in the NFL for the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals and then Detroit Lions.Follow Ben on Twitter @BenGraham7 Email: leadfromtheside@gmail.com Twitter: @BallsOutPhD, @leadfromthesi...
19 Jun 2023
Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans Revisited
In this episode, we chat about leadership in an in depth interview featuring current Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans. Marks previous roles include Director of Rugby at Saracens FC; CEO of Harlequins FC (during the London Broncos/Harlequins RLFC effort); CEO of Melbourne Storm; Chairman of Vitality Netball Super League and CEO of Global Rapid Rugby.Mark also played first XVs for Saracens FC and was their forwards coach.In this episode, we discuss Mark's story on pivoting from player to coach a...
12 Jun 2023
CEO of Sport NZ & High Performance NZ Raelene Castle Revisited
This week we chat about the trials and tribulations of leadership in an in-depth interview with Raelene Castle, CEO of Sport New Zealand & High Performance Sport New Zealand. Previously, Castle was the CEO Rugby Australia, the NRL club Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, and Netball New Zealand.Raelene discusses what she’s been up to, how to attract and retain talent, how she got started and how she’s responded to public criticism throughout her various executive roles in both Australia and Ne...
5 Jun 2023
RL Super Coach Roy Masters and Melbourne Storm GM Frank Ponissi Revisited
We're here to chat about leadership in an in depth interview about the NRL, Rugby League and a whole lot more with Super Coach Roy Masters and Melbourne Storm GM Frank Ponissi.Masters is the former coach of the Western Suburbs Magpies where he is named Coach of the Century and St George Dragons where he is their longest serving coach. Since 1988, he has also been a columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald an ASC board member for a record 23 years.Ponissi is on his 16th season with Melbourne St...
3 Apr 2023
Lead From The Side - The Trailer
When you're at the top, you need to know how to lead from the side.Join host Spencer Kassimir as he interviews the biggest names in Australian sport, to learn what it takes to lead from the side. Leading in a CRISIS? Leading during times of INNOVATION? This show provides insight into how seasoned leaders in the pressure cooker industry of sports are able to effectively influence and mobilise their teams, while achieving their goals and meeting milestones.Email: leadfromtheside@gmail.com ...
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