Get The Edge With Hayden Knowles

NRL | Pro Athlete | Leader | Penrith Panthers | NSW . At the time of recording Nathan Cleary is 23 years old and plays the role in his team that brings responsibility to get the best out of himself and others around him. Nathan shares with us how he got there, influences along the way, his love of the game, making sure he never loses that and the preparation that goes into it. We talk about mental challenges players may come up against and how worrying about other people’s opinion can be paralysing. An absolute champion on and off the field who respects the game and respects you the listener by giving his time to hopefully inspire someone, somehow. Enjoy !!!

Listener suggested topic ( thanks Pat Lane, Sydney Roosters strength coach ) - ‘developing trademarks’ - Trademarks for me need to be authentic so I can’t make them up for you ... but ... my advice is invest time into it, what does it look like? As an example I chose one word ‘RESPECT’ and used stories/examples the best I could to show how it needs to be more than words. It is something you can see and feel through someone’s actions and behaviour. In this episode I talk about Usain Bolt and Brad Fittler . Both world class from different countries and different sports. How does RESPECT look for you in your industry and your life? How can you make it more than just a word that you write down or put on a wall?

The most capped captain in NRL history, captain of club and country ( Parramatta Eels & NZ kiwis

The greatest coach in Rugby league history , inducted into Sport Australia hall of fame , 7 x

Jarome Luai plays Rugby league at the highest level in the NRL for the Penrith Panthers and plays for his country Samoa

Cam Murray has reached the pinnacle of Rugby League playing for NSW and Australia at age 21. He speaks with maturity beyond his years. Cam recalls his version of the last moments of the 2019 origin 3 historic win for NSW. Shares with you what has got him to where he is now and leaves you feeling he has so much more to come for him in the game he has loved since he was 4 years old.

This podcast was very spontaneous and I had to share. An absolutely amazing and inspiring women. At a time when the whole world is doing it tough I like to think “ how can I help someone else” this lady lives like this everyday especially now. Some priceless wisdom of a real life leader. Thank you Di Langmack.

Professional athlete > leader > coach > broadcaster > general manager ... always at the top of his game no matter what he’s doing and a genuine good bloke to go with it. This is part 1 and really look forward to part 2 !

Viliame Kikau use to play

From Champions League ⚽️ football with Leeds United to Football Director at Perth Glory and everything in between. A champion on and off field. A great and enjoyable chat that shares some qualities of a man who has had and continues a great career not only for himself but makes a difference to many others.

Love what you do, get experience, always learning, know the story. Jeff Lambert digital content producer for Penrith Panthers NRL club in Australia is always looking for the ‘money shot’ always looking to improve. Great relaxed non scripted chat

Leadership is not meant to be easy and nobody is perfect. In this episode we talk about one characteristic I feel is a key to be a great leader and one characteristic I feel great leaders have.

Whether you follow track and field or not there is insight and wisdom in this episode that you can relate to any field or industry. Proven philosophies that produce world class results, experiences and priceless memories. A chat I really enjoyed recording for you. Denis is my own father who has influenced my own coaching across different fields and a pleasure to be able to share with our team of listeners.

Global expert in Sports science Dr Aaron Coutts talks about the industry, the characteristics of the best students he has seen that have gone on to successful careers and much more. A great chat with a truly humble man that has influenced the lives and careers of many who in turn go on to influence the lives and careers of many.

Glenn Duncan shares priceless stories and wisdom from the family business, his leadership qualities and what he values naturally comes out in conversation and the characteristics of leaders of him and who have guided him is shared throughout. We cover his passion for sport, sport sponsorship for his brand and also a little on his venture into sporting club ownership with the western Sydney Wanderers ⚽️. The Pirtek story alone is inspiring and worth listening to, starting small and is now a very successful global business , The Pirtek story started with a vision, knowledge of what was needed, the skills to do it combined with plenty of sacrifice and belief to kick it off and daily work ethic that champion athletes or champion business people possess. The standards lived by , the values of everyone involved and the culture created over 40 years in business has the Pirtek company still growing strong.

Recommended to any athlete or person in any team under Hayden’s guidance is some yoga and mind training. Every elite performer performs at their best when their mind is clear and when they start their day grateful and with a purpose as they chase excellence. They can be calm and make decisions under pressure and ‘be in the moment’ . To help any of Hayden’s teams and now you as a part of this team of listeners is Yoga and mindfulness specialist Rosalind Evans who works with elite performers across many fields. This chat is very casual introducing you to Ros and basically outlining the benefits of yoga and encourage you to just give it a crack... If you do you can’t go wrong!

How many times have you told yourself or others “ just breathe” ? Nam Baldwin has worked with world champions and elite performers across multiple sports including surfers, tennis players, Rugby League teams, AFL teams, kayakers, snowboarders, BMX riders and much more as well as top performing global executives. Nam’s speciality is in breathing and breathe enhancement. If improving in this area helps you and in particular improving performance under pressure situations or improving others you coach by acquiring more knowledge in this area then this podcast is truly worth a listen. It seems simple but you really can ‘Get the edge’ by breathing better... and it’s FREE !

Danny Green

From humble beginnings to global success, Co - founder and CEO of Tripadeal - Norm Black talks about the journey to becoming Australia’s fastest growing company and much more.

International ⚽️ Goal keeper - Maty Ryan - Hayden and Maty catch up and talk all things including leadership characteristics, importance of communication, his school environment, people who have helped him become one of the best in the world , his love for Rugby League and much more. A champion on and off the pitch.