Beyond the Field
Beyond the Field
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I sit down with athletes, business minds, and community leaders, past and present, to hear the real stories behind their success. We talk about what drives them, the challenges they've faced, and how they pushed through. Each episode is packed with honest conversations, inspiration, and practical tips to help you level up in your own life.
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Focuses on personal stories of resilience, leadership, and cultural reflections, featuring topics like overcoming adversity in sports, women's health initiatives in Papua New Guinea, mental health challenges, and the transition from sport to business with episodes including discussions on cervical cancer awareness, elite athlete well-being, and inspiring journeys like that of Olympic swimmers.
I sit down with athletes, business minds, and community leaders, past and present, to hear the real stories behind their success. We talk about what drives them, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they pushed through. Each episode is packed with honest conversations, inspiration, and practical tips to help you level up in your own life.
What does it take to go from a village in PNG to flying for Air Niugini for 26 years? In this episode, I sit down with Gari – pilot, diplomat’s son and village kid – to talk roots, resilience and the journey in between.
– Born in Port Moresby, raised between the city and Gabagaba Village
– A childhood in the UK and what coming back to PNG taught him
– His father’s tough love – “you kids are too soft” – and why it worked
– How the Air New Guinea cadet program started a 26-year aviation career
– The life lessons that only village life can teach you
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About David Mead:
David played 14 years of professional rugby league, representing the Brisbane Broncos, Gold Coast Titans, Catalans Dragons, and captaining the PNG Kumuls. With over 230 professional games and 15 international appearances , he’s gained valuable insight into what it takes to perform at the highest level. Now, through conversations with fellow athletes, business minds, and community leaders, David shares real stories and lessons to inspire and empower the next generation.
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