David Lakisa “Pacific Contribution Matters.” Born in New Zealand, Former PE teacher. PHD in Pacific Sport and Diversity Management. Masters in International Sports Management. Bachelor of Education.First ever Pacific Islander Wellbeing Officer at NSWRL in 2007. The game noticed a huge level of participation from junior level right through to NRL. How to connect to this demographic. What to do about it? Dave puts some light on this.The Four Key Elements to help organisations understand Pacific Islanders better. “Everyone wants to be validated.” If organisations can do this then they will find that productivity increases, preparedness and trust is built. “Island Time” - when it's good to be in this mode and when it’s not.If you’re an organisation with Pacific Islander employees and want to understand them better, Dave can help you with this process.How to get in contact:https://[email protected] 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.Connect with David:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.mead.94Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmead411/Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmead411LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mead-7604b986/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidmead411?lang=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmeadpodcast

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