In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Liz Ellis, one of Australia's most celebrated sporting icons and media personalities. From leading the Australian Netball Team to World Cup victory as captain to winning the 2023 series of "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here," Liz shares invaluable insights on leadership, team building, and performance under pressure. Recently elected as Chair of the Netball Australia Board, Liz's journey from elite athlete to respected media figure offers profound lessons on values, preparation, and building relationships that transcend sport and apply directly to business and life.Ready to unlock your leadership potential and drive real change? Join Simon's exclusive masterclass on The Models Method. Learn how to articulate your unique value and create scalable impact: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclassEpisode Breakdown00:00 Introduction and Liz's illustrious career 05:18 Values that drive champions and winning teams 12:36 The power of preparation in performance 18:52 Leadership during chaos and uncertainty 25:44 Building unbreakable trust in teams 33:29 The art of game planning for success 38:22 Leveraging relationships for maximum impact 45:36 Liz's role as Netball Australia Board Chair 52:12 Lessons from "I'm a Celebrity" experience 58:43 Future implications and conclusionsKey InsightsHow a single sentence rallied the Australian Netball Team to World Cup victoryWhy "how you react is how you've prepared" is the cornerstone of excellenceThe crucial distinction between stating values and living them through behaviorsWhy the calmest leader in the room creates the most psychological safetyHow trust is built through consistent actions when no one is watchingThe power of genuine curiosity in building meaningful relationshipsWhy 99% of businesses are "training to fail" compared to sports teamsThe "Tale Of Two Coaches" lesson on leadership under pressureHow enforced teamwork in netball creates valuable business lessonsAbout Liz EllisLiz Ellis is one of Australia's most successful netballers and beloved media personalities. Her career highlights include three World Championship gold medals, two Commonwealth Games gold medals, and four national premierships with the Sydney Swifts. She played 15 continuous seasons with the Australian Netball Team, the last four as captain, leading them to World Cup victory in 2007.Beyond sports, Liz has built an impressive media career, winning the 2023 series of Channel 10's "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here" and co-hosting the revival of "Gladiators Australia" in 2024. She regularly appears on "Sports Sunday" and as a commentator for "Suncorp Super Netball" on the Nine Network.In 2009, Liz became a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), and in 2018, she was elevated to an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for her distinguished service to netball and advocacy for young women. She has authored three books and holds an Arts/Law degree from Macquarie University. In 2024, she was elected Chair of the Netball Australia Board.Connect with Liz EllisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-ellis-4321905b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzylegsellis/About Simon BowenSimon has spent over two decades working with influential leaders across...

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