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In The Arena

Cameron Schwab
Leadership
AFL
Vulnerability
Australian Rules Football
Mental Health
Resilience
Layne Beachley
Covid-19
Authenticity
Surfing
Carlton Football Club
Identity
High Performance
Success
Fear
Love
Personal Growth
Hawthorn Football Club
Michael Voss
Storytelling

Leadership is the Difference Maker

On this podcast, former CEO of three AFL clubs and founder of designCEO, Cameron Schwab, unlocks leadership and the lessons earned and learned by the very leaders who dare to fail greatly.

This audio encyclopaedia of leadership knowledge borrows and shares the wisdom that can only be learnt In the Arena, allowing the listener to apply uniquely to their own r... more

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Neil Craig is the first guest we've brought back into the arena — and for good reason. He's 70, coaching leaders at the Australian Institute of Sport, and still the most curious person in any room he walks into.

Former AFL senior coach at Adelaide, ... more

I can’t remember exactly when I first heard the statement: “If it’s too obvious, it can’t be trusted.”

This thought comes to mind when I am speaking with Gabrielle Dolan, a leader I have come to know over the past decade and feel so fortunate to hav... more

There comes a time when every leader must pause and take stock.

For Dr Taylor, it’s the passage between age 40 and 55, a stretch of life that exposes both the weight and the cost of relentless striving. It’s a season that asks harder questions, such... more

Jenny George runs Melbourne Business School - #1 in Australia. "A CEO is a symbol of what matters," she says. "Every choice you make — what you wear, where you sit, how you spend your time — tells the organisation who it's becoming."

A mathematician... more

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Gabrielle Dolan
An expert in storytelling and leadership, known for her work helping leaders tell authentic stories.
Episode: Gabrielle Dolan - 'Leading with story'
Jenny George
Dean of the Melbourne Business School and expert in leadership.
Melbourne Business School
Episode: Jenny George - 'A different way of hearing things'
Maggie Roberts
CEO of Creative Factory and former elite athlete
Creative Factory
Episode: Maggie Roberts - 'The pain of standing still'
Paul Marsh
CEO of the Australian Cricketers' Association, previously CEO of the AFL Players' Association
Australian Cricketers' Association
Episode: Paul Marsh - 'Carrying the weight forward'
Ameet Bains
CEO of the Western Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs
Episode: Ameet Bains - 'Just be you'
Marne Fechner
CEO of AusCycling with a background in sport leadership
AusCycling
Episode: Marne Fechner - 'Be scared and do it anyway'
Cody Royle
Leadership coach and author
Episode: Cody Royle - 'A second set of eyes'
Nick Stone
Founder of Bluestone Lane, previously an AFL player
Bluestone Lane
Episode: Nick Stone- 'Knowing self. Connecting others.'
Ben Williamson
Co-CEO of InvestorHub, entrepreneur
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Episode: Ben Williamson- 'Heart and horsepower'

Host

Cameron Schwab
Host of In The Arena

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Love being in the Arena

    I look forward to each episode from Cam & who next he brings into the arena. The leadership challenges & insights are awesome. I love drawing on the examples that are produced by his guests & how I have personally experienced similar challenges or potentially may experience similar challenges in the future. Love it Cam & my notebook is always ready 🙌🙌🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaoulton69
    Australia9 months ago
  • Love being in the arena.

    Thanks for creating this content Cam. It’s fantastic. Lots of great nuggets in here from exceptional people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Riderfitcc
    Australia2 years ago

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Guests consistently share actionable frameworks for teams and personal growth.
Loved hearing the real-world leadership insights from diverse guests.
The host sets a high bar for practical takeaways in every episode.

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#176
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Gabrielle Dolan - 'Leading with story'
Q: What is your take on all good strategy coming from a great story?
I would say the way you communicate that strategy is you need lots of stories.
Jenny George - 'A different way of hearing things'
Q: What sort of comes to mind in regard to that for you?
Is there any kind of person, or is there any particular leadership trait that you just cannot live with in someone who's working for you?
Maggie Roberts - 'The pain of standing still'
Q: How did you go about those trade-offs?
Every day I give it my best. You know, I am waking up at 5 o'clock in the morning. I am doing a full week's worth of those five elements.
Maggie Roberts - 'The pain of standing still'
Q: When I talk about In The Arena, what comes to mind for you?
Getting into the arena, to be honest with you, as a 16-year-old, I had been at the Australian Institute of Sport for springboard diving.
Lisa Alexander - 'Sisters in arms'
Q: How did you create a culture and environment for your team?
Lisa emphasizes the importance of open conversations and collaboration, tailoring approaches to fit unique challenges within the team structure.

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A leadership-focused show that features high-profile leaders from sports, business, and academia sharing practical lessons on resilience, storytelling, and authentic leadership. Episodes center on how personal narratives, wellbeing, and empathetic decision-making drive performance, culture, and growth across organizations. Notable throughlines include transforming performance into purpose, fostering psychological safety, and navigating crises with integrity and people-first leadership. The format often blends personal origin stories with actionable guidance for listeners aiming to lead better in work and life.

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