Episode 32

Challenges & Triumphs In Football & Health with Paul Wade

In this episode Ian chats with the captain of Socceroos, Paul Wade. Paul’s unique life experience had become his gift to become a man of inspiration and perseverance. In this episode, Paul shares with you and Ian how incorporating football in his life helped him look at life in a unique point of view.

Don’t miss:

• It is the greatest show of strength to ask for help

• Looking ahead of you and looking back at where you have come from

• You have the capability to change your directions

• Playing football and coming up with big realizations

• Learning new roles and applying the elements of sports to your life

• Knowing that the sporting journey can also help in your healing journey


About the Guest:

Paul Wade

The challenges and triumphs he faced as the captain of the Socceroos, as well as with his own personal struggles in dealing with epilepsy has given Paul Wade a unique life experience. Paul Wade is a gifted, highly entertaining speaker, capable of delivering relevant messages on a range of different subjects tailored to suit your event’s needs. He incorporates a fun, motivational, school, business or corporate orientated message. Paul is one of the most highly experienced and sought after speakers in the industry, and with 118 appearances for the Socceroos, the 1988 Olympic Games, two world cup campaigns, two National Soccer League championships and the NSL player of the year in 1988, offers a unique insight into the world of professional sport, and how the principles he learnt can be applied to everyday life. He also was head coach of the mighty Normanhurst Eagles Football Club through a golden era in the early 2000s.

About the Host:

Ian Hawkins is the Founder and Host of The Grief Code. Dealing with grief firsthand with the passing of his father back in 2005 planted the seed in Ian to discover what personal freedom and legacy truly is. This experience was the start of his journey to heal the unresolved and unknown grief that were negatively impacting every area of his life. Leaning into his own intuition led him to leave corporate and follow his purpose of creating connection for himself and others. The Grief Code is a divinely guided process that enables every living person to uncover their unresolved and unknown grief and dramatically change their life and the lives of those they love. Thousands of people have now moved from loss to light following this exact process.


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Ian Hawkins

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.