Overview

Adam Voigt sits down with AFL legend and Hall of Famer Simon Madden for a conversation that covers a lot more than football. Simon is also a former teacher and assistant principal, and in this episode, he brings those two worlds together in the best way. From the teachers who shaped him as a kid to the high-performance habits he developed across decades in elite sport, Simon shares a refreshingly grounded take on what it means to lead, learn, and build a culture worth showing up for.

About Simon Madden

Simon Madden played 378 games for Essendon Football Club and is a member of the AFL Hall of Fame. Before and during his football career he worked as a teacher, and later as a vice principal. Since retiring from football he has built a career as a speaker, mentor and leadership consultant, working with leaders, executives and teams across a range of industries. His wife is still a practicing teacher.

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