Principal speaker
Mr Ben Ikin, Head of Football for the Brisbane Broncos
Other speakers
In discussion with Andrew Peach, Executive Principal, Marsden State High School
Join us for the next PDN Breakfast with guest speaker Ben Ikin as he shares his leadership strategies, practices and insights in his new role as Head of Football for the Brisbane Broncos and throughout his career in many different leadership contexts. This relaxed interview hosted by Marsden State High School Executive Principal Andrew Peach, will explore the career of Ben and how he has developed his passion for outstanding leadership personally and professionally.
About the Presenter:
Ben Ikin is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and currently works as the Head of Football for the Brisbane Broncos. Ben played 150 games in the NRL with the Gold Coast Seagulls, North Sydney Bears and Brisbane Broncos. Ben represented QLD 17 times and played 2 tests for Australia and still holds the record as the youngest player ever to play State of Origin football. Ben was also lucky enough to win a premiership with the Brisbane Broncos in the 2000 season.
Following a triumphant playing career, Ben Ikin, who is renowned in football circles as having a great footy intellect, launched himself into a successful media career. He became a regular panel list on the Nine Network's The Sunday Roast and One HD's One Week at a Time before joining Fox Sport in 2012. In his role at Fox Sports, Ben provided expert analysis during live match coverage and hosted the weekly entertainment program, NRL 360 with Paul Kent every Monday to Wednesday. The former centre turned five-eighth is now recognised as one of Rugby League's most established media personalities.
Ben is a two-time Australian representative and was a State of Origin mainstay for the Queensland Maroons, where he first shot to prominence in 1995. Becoming the youngest player ever to debut for the Maroons at the age of 18, a record that still stands today.
He represented his state on 17 occasions and made 150 first grade appearances in the NRL over a decade-long career with Gold Coast Seagulls, North Sydney Bears and Brisbane Broncos.
Ben is also a former director of the North QLD Cowboys and is high in demand as a keynote speaker. His presentations are a mix of sport and business, intertwined with his enriching life experience.
Cost:
Members: Attend in person - $60.50pp / Attend online - $33pp
Non-Members: Attend in person - $82.50pp / Attend online - $44pp
Group Discount: Register a team of 5 or more and receive one free registration!
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