Get the edge with Hayden Knowles
Episodes
Jessica Skinner - Leadership Playbook Series - Australian Jillaroos Head Coach
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A true leader of not only her national team as head coach of the Australian Jillaroos but also a leader of her community , her family and so much more...
Ivan Cleary - 4 x back to back premiership winning Head Coach - Leadership playbook series
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded early in 2025 after leading the best team in the modern era to 4x premiership wins back to back Ivan Cleary shares with you Leadership lesson...
James Fisher-Harris | The Leadership Playbook Series
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded post 4 x premiership wins with the Penrith Panthers and just before heading to New Zealand to lead his family, his club and continue captaini...
James Hird - Premiership winning captain - Leadership Playbook Series
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Hird led the most successful year in the history of the AFL as captain of Essendon FC during their incredible premiership winning season of 2000...
Craig McRae - Premiership winning Head coach - Leadership playbook series
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Leadership Playbook Series we will bring to you championship winning leaders across different sports. This episode we bring to you AFL premier...
Rod Reddy - 2 x premiership winner 🏆 🏆 S.O.O ‘OG’ | International | Coach | Recruiter
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The great Rod Reddy shared his journey and invaluable lessons that will stand the test of time. Lessons from former team mates, coaches and experience...
Josh Brandon - From Sydney to Hollywood - Director | Writer | Entrepreneur
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Brandon grew up In Sydney and moved to Los Angeles to take his ideas to the epicenter of the entertainment industry. Josh's story is inspiring ...
Victor Radley - Sydney Roosters 🏆 🏆 | England 🏉
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Victor Radley shares with us his journey towards becoming a two time premiership winning player and England international , lessons learned from diffe...
Mark Nawaqanitawase - From Rugby Union to NRL | there is no limits
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of recording Mark at the age of 24 has played international Rugby Union for the Wallabies, is an Olympic athlete after representing Austra...
Justin Horo - NRL player | media personality | Entrepreneur
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Work ethic, being a good team mate and building good relationships were some of the traits that saw Justin have a career as a professional athlete in ...
Pat Richards - NRL | Super League 🏉 🏆 🏆🏆
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every Rugby league supporter knows Pat Richards for ‘that grand final try’ … the Benji flick pass to Pat for a try in the Wests tigers 2005 prem...
Daniel Mortimer - Former NRL player | Mortimers Wines
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recording while sitting in the 1866 old school building which is now the cellar door for Mortimers Wines we are recording with a glass of red wine pou...
Lee Hopkins - Penrith Panthers Head of pathways | former NRL player | former S & C coach
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Hopkins currently holds the position of Head of pathways at a club that in the industry of rugby league is considered world class in this space. B...
Tim Mannah - Pro Athlete / Leader 🏉 - NRL | Parramatta Eels | NSW | Lebanon
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Mannah shares his journey to the NRL , his lessons learned , his beliefs around leadership and memories of great influences in his life and much m...
From Rugby League player to Billionaire - Wes Maas - Managing director and CEO - Maas group
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Rugby League player to Billionaire . Maas group was Established in 2002 with one bobcat and a tipper truck. After retiring from professional rugb...
From Rugby League to Billionaire - Wes Maas | founder, managing director and CEO - Maas group
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Rugby League player to Billionaire . Maas group was Established in 2002 with one bobcat and a tipper truck. After retiring from professional rugb...
Jonah Pezet - Melbourne Storm 🏉
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of recording Jonah Pezet is 10 games into his NRL career with the Melbourne Storm, is currently getting through ACL repair and rehab and c...
Brian Goorjian - COACH | LEADER | WINNER
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you could ever get half an hour with Brian Goorjian I can’t recommend it highly enough or just listen to this episode and share with a friend you...
Denis Fitzgerald - Former international 🏉 | captain | CEO | Leader | Business | Sport
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you last 30 years in Rugby league you must be doing something right ! … and there must be some wisdom to share. The longest serving CEO in histor...
Yasmin Clydsdale - LEADER | WINNER | TEACHER
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yasmin Clydsdale, a world cup winner, a multiple time premiership winner, a teacher and a leader who loves making a difference to people's lives share...
Liv Higgins - 3 x 🏆🏆🏆 premiership winner . NRLW pro athlete | Teacher | Leader
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All Liv Higgins does is WIN! At the time of recording Liv has played in 3 NRLW grand finals and won them all. This is on top of the two lower grade gr...
Q & A unedited chat answering questions from our great team of podcast listeners
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had questions from world class athletes, coaches , teachers, leaders, business leaders etc. we had questions from UK 🇬🇧 to Jamaica 🇯🇲 t...
Daniel Anderson - COACH | LEADER | TEACHER
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of recording Daniel Anderson is the Head of recruitment at the Sydney Roosters . We talk about his journey from school teacher to NRL coac...
Jasmin Strange - professional athlete | NRLW 🏉
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NRLW premiership winning player and Māori Allstars player Jasmin Strange opens up on challenges becoming a professional athlete including serious inj...
Gareth Holmes - CEO North Sydney Bears
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
25 plus years working in professional Rugby league across multiple clubs and across all types of roles from Jnr coaching to manager of the Kangaroos a...
John Strange - Sydney Roosters NRLW head coach
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Strange shares with us everything from parenting a son and daughter who have both gone on to play in the NRL and NRLW , the difference in coachin...
Matt Cameron - CEO | LEADER | COACH | TEACHER | MENTOR
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of recording Matt Cameron is the Penrith Panthers CEO . His club has recently won its 3rd straight NRL premiership in a row , played in 4 ...
Tyson Pedro - UFC Fighter | Entrepreneur
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of recording Tyson recently celebrated his Sydney UFC 293 KO win over Anton 'the pleasure man ' Turkalj with a samurai sword move from an ...
Brian Smith - Coach | Leader | Mentor
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wisdom shared by one of the great Rugby League coaches who has coached 679 top grade games, made a difference to the many lives of coaches and players...
Peter Overton - “Breaking News” Australia’s number 1 news presenter joins your podcast playlist
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Overton shares his journey, his mindset and passion for his work that has seen him sit at the top of his game. Peter shares with us wisdom , les...
James Dack - OAM | Real Estate legend | Businessman | Mentor
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A great man and an incredibly successful man who gives his time to many, sharing his story , experiences, wisdom, lessons learned and so much more. If...
Nickeh films - entrepreneur |two7project studio | video | photo | film director
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Owner of two7project and a brilliant creative mind Nick chats about his journey and following his passion. We talk about his creative times observed b...
Steven Butler - former Australian Oztag captain | co-founder catchpro bands | coach
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A passionate development coach with a strong belief in mastering fundamentals. This passion and personal sporting experience lead to the development o...
Hayley Butler - ‘Can’t beat speed’ | Former track athlete | coach | mentor
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
6 months after her first baby Hayley was back on the track making Australian national senior track teams, Inspiring many and especially mums. Post com...
Stephen Crichton - Pro Athlete | Penrith Panthers | Samoa 🇼🇸 | NSW
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of recording Stephen is 22 years old and has won 🏆 🏆 two NRL premierships with the Penrith Panthers , has helped take his Samoan tea...
James Te Huna - Former UFC fighter | Youth worker | Mentor | Coach
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James shared stories of his journey from childhood to the bright lights of the UFC and shares what he believes is so important for youth of today incl...
SVNO - Musician | Singer | Songwriter | Entrepreneur
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artist name SVNO , multi talented musician and Entrepreneur doing awesome things and always doing things from the heart. Make sure you listen right to...
Thomas Yassmin - College 🏈 Utah Utes
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Sydney Australia making waves in the American College football system and aiming to go all the way. Thomas joins Hayden for a spontaneous chat wh...
Joe Galuvao - LEADER | 2 x premiership winner 🏆 🏆🏉 | Well-being officer and mentor
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Galuvao - 2 x premiership winner shares with us the many lessons over the years that may help our listeners. Having played at 5 different NRL club...
BOMBRSNEAKERS - @bombrsneakers
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up with Johnny, otherwise known as Bomber or better known on all social platforms @bombrsneakers . An entrepreneur with the world at his fee...
Tai ‘Bam Bam’ Tuivasa - UFC heavyweight | businessman | entrepreneur
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tai tells us of his hardest time he has been through , tells us why he fights and who he fights for, tells us how walking into the UFC arena is like a...
Shaquai ‘Shaq’ Mitchell - South Sydney Rabbitohs 🏉 , Indigenous Allstars
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shaq Mitchell takes us on a journey and shared lessons along the long road to his NRL debut. It’s been tough and he will share the lows in this raw,...
Nathan Cleary - LEADER | COMPETITOR | WINNER 🏆 🏆
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we first recorded our first episode with Nathan Cleary he spoke of his dream to win a premiership for his team Penrith Panthers. Since then and a...
MVT - most valuable team mate
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I always encourage anyone to ask themselves “ how can I be a good team mate? How can I help a team mate” this short episode is a chat inspired by ...
Emma Lawrence - Presenter | Reporter | Media personality
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Lawrence who at the time of recording works for Channel 9 and Triple M shares her journey and lessons that would relate to any industry for someo...
‘If you tolerate it, it’s your fault’ - the challenge of holding team mates accountable
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was inspired recently by noticing a common theme during a series of speaking engagements across some very successful businesses where hol...
Isaac John - Co - founder YKTR | Entrepreneur | former pro athlete 🏉
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Issac John is impacting the world through Content and clothing and just being himself. Owner of YKTR clothing brand and much more. Isaac shares his st...
Ronald Griffiths - Head Coach | NRL Indigenous Allstars | NRLW Newcastle Knights
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ronald Griffiths - COACH . At the time of recording Ronald is currently the head coach of the NRL Indigenous Allstars. He is the current NRLW Head coa...
How to be better by listening . Respect our aboriginal people and culture .
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent episode with Dean Widders , I’ve been asked advice on how I would handle a new indigenous player in any team or staff. After learning...
Andy Bernal - Riding shotgun | pro footballer ⚽️ | player agent | scout |coach | author & much more
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Strap in listeners! From drug addictions, car crashes, life with David Beckham, playing professional football , escaping countries , near death experi...
Dean Widders - Leader | former pro athlete 🏉 | coach
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A passionate leader of his indigenous Communities and a leader to many through his various professional roles including as a coach. We welcome on the ...
Anthony Seibold - NRL Head Coach
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Known as an educator and as a head coach a servant leader. NRL head coach Anthony Seibold shares lessons learned throughout his coaching journey inclu...
Nicho Hynes - Pro athlete | 🏆 🥇 Leader | mental health advocate
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode with Nicho Hynes was recorded during a NSW state of origin series camp in 2021 . We’ve sat on this recording but feel some of Nicho’s...
CEO - Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Aaron Warburton
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CEO - Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs , there is no specific path to becoming a CEO of a sporting franchise … so how do you do it? Hear from Aaron abo...
Nick Montgomery - Pro ⚽️‘er | Captain | Leader | Head Coach
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pro ⚽️‘er | Captain | Leader | Coach - the journey to become a professional footballer to a well respected leader with qualities any team needs ...
Paddy Tally - 🇮🇪 Gaelic Football Championship winning Head Coach
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach / Leader / Teacher & always a student, this chat with current head coach of Kerry ( the most successful team in Gaelic football history ) Paddy ...
Andrew ‘Bobcat’ Ryan - Leader|captain|international 🏉
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew had a long and successful career in the NRL starting with the Parramatta Eels followed by the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs where he became the...
Ivan Cleary- Premiership winning Head Coach
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
‘Good Culture wins, poor culture loses’ Listen and learn from a head coach who cultivates and leads a winning culture . At the time of recording I...
Isaac Butterfield ‘THE BUTTSMARN’ - Comedian | Influencer | YouTube sensation | Businessman
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I hope this chat is as enjoyable for you as it was recording it. Isaac Butterfield, a comedian and social media influencer and YouTube sensation. Isaa...
🥊 Jai Opetaia - World Champion
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of recording Jai is at the top of his game with a professional record of 22-0 with 17 wins by KO . He has so much more to come. Boxing is ...
Hannah Southwell - Pro athlete | Multiple sports | Leader | Winner
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah is a dual international 🏉 representing Australia at a senior level 🇦🇺 in Rugby League, Rugby 7’s and at a youth level represented he...
MICHAEL PHELAN - Premier League Footballer|Captain|Coach|Manager| Assistant Manager
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Priceless wisdom in a chat with an absolute champion on and off ⚽️ field. Mike’s time as an assistant manager to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester...
Nathan Cleary
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 bring...
Team trademarks - ‘More than words’
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listener suggested topic ( thanks Pat Lane, Sydney Roosters strength coach ) - ‘developing trademarks’ - Trademarks for me need to be authentic so...
Captain Cayless - Nathan Cayless
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The most capped captain in NRL history, captain of club and country ( Parramatta Eels & NZ kiwis 🏉) and a World Cup 🏆 winning captain. Having pe...
Wayne’s wisdom - Wayne Bennett
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The greatest coach in Rugby league history , inducted into Sport Australia hall of fame , 7 x 🏆 premierships, origin series victories , test matche...
Jarome Luai - 🏉 Pro athlete / multi talented / champion on and off field
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jarome Luai plays Rugby league at the highest level in the NRL for the Penrith Panthers and plays for his country Samoa 🇼🇸 . At the time of reco...
Cam Murray - 🏉 Pro Athlete - Souths Sydney/NSW/Australia
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Di Langmack - A great women in league 🏉 and life
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
Danny Buderus - part 1
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professional athlete leader coach broadcaster general manager ... always at the top of his game no matter what he’s doing and a genuine good blo...
Viliame Kikau - 🏉 passion, sacrifice, never losing the kid inside, always giving back.
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Viliame Kikau use to play 🏉 in the village using a water bottle filled with grass when he didn’t have a ball. He’s made sacrifices and followed...
Jacob Burns - ⚽️ leader on and off field
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Champions League ⚽️ football with Leeds United to Football Director at Perth Glory and everything in between. A champion on and off field. A ...
Digital content producer - Jeff Lambert
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Love what you do, get experience, always learning, know the story. Jeff Lambert digital content producer for Penrith Panthers NRL club in Australia is...
Key 🔑 to unlock GREAT leadership
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 on...
World champion coaching - Denis Knowles
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 philosophie...
Sports science - Distinguished Professor Dr Aaron Coutts.
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
PIRTEK USA executive chairman - Glenn Duncan
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Duncan shares priceless stories and wisdom from the family business, his leadership qualities and what he values naturally comes out in conversa...
YOGA - GET THE EDGE via your mind & body - Rosalind Evans
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 bes...
Just BREATHE - Nam Baldwin, Breath enhancement and peak performance coach
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you told yourself or others “ just breathe” ? Nam Baldwin has worked with world champions and elite performers across multiple...
Danny Green 🥊 4x World Champion ,
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Green 🥊 4x World Champion - Businessman , speaker, founder / partner 12rnd fitness franchise. Hayden and Danny experienced great times workin...
Norm Black, Tripadeal - From humble beginnings to global success
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From humble beginnings to global success, Co - founder and CEO of Tripadeal - Norm Black talks about the journey to becoming Australia’s fastest gro...
International ⚽️ Goal keeper| Leader - Maty Ryan
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
International ⚽️ Goal keeper - Maty Ryan - Hayden and Maty catch up and talk all things including leadership characteristics, importance of commun...
The ‘F bomb’ , the greatest ‘F word’ in sport
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ‘F Bomb’ - the greatest ‘F word in sport or business’ ... is it real or is it fake? If it’s real it will be powerful , if it’s fake yo...
Your teenager NEEDS YOU !
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your teenager NEEDS YOU to listen to this podcast ... Hayden chats with David Gillespie, author of the book - Teen brain. Learn how the teen brain act...
Do this today and YOU improve . It’s as simple as that!
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I ask you to do something that I guarantee will have a positive influence on your life and career. I talk of a lesson over lunch with ...
Insight into the GREATEST athlete of all time USAIN BOLT and the team behind the scenes
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Leeroy 🇯🇲 - behind the scenes with the greatest athlete of all time and being mentored by the best ever.
Matt Hall - Fighter pilot/ race pilot / CEO / TOP GUN
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
MATT HALL - Fighter pilot / race pilot / CEO / TOP GUN . This one is a must listen and a must share. Matt Hall will Help anyone of any field get the e...
Lawrie McKinna - athlete/coach/mayor/CEO and everything else in between.
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrie McKinna - Athlete/coach/Mayor/CEO . There is nothing this man can’t do when he decides he wants to do it and everything he does he enjoys doi...
Brett Costello - photography
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BRETT COSTELLO - International and national award winning photographer who has captured some of the world’s great sporting historic moments shares s...
Brad Fittler
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Fittler - Bringing Brad onto the podcast was an absolute MUST! I’ve seen first hand Brad Fittler inspire people of all ages and all walks of li...
An insight into the mind of a professional fighter - Bilal Akkawy
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone relates to a mindset of a fighter. Hayden gets inside the mind of Bilal Akkawy, someone we believe will become a world champion. A fun podcas...