How Sport can be your Secret Networking Weapon - Australian Businesswomen's Network

Published: 13 April 2011

How Sport can be your Secret Networking Weapon

Paula Ward

Paula Ward is the Founder and Director of Know the Game, an innovative consulting business focused on educating individuals about Australian sports so that they are able to converse with senior executives, clients and colleagues about the game.

In this In Her Shoes interview, we discuss:

the concept that a lot of business is done on the golf course
how sport dominates the Australian culture
how knowing the game can help you in the workplace
if Paula's business could exist in any country - or if it's uniquely Australian to do business around sport
the most important lessons Paula has learned since starting her own company
tips for others looking to start their own business

Paula will be speaking at the 2011 Women on Boards Conference 27-29 April in Sydney.
Learn more about the Gender Matters Women on Boards Conference.

Enjoy this interview with Paula Ward!

About Paula Ward

Founder and Director, Know the Game

Prior to launching Know The Game in 2010, Paula was the Director of Sustainability & Change Initiatives with Goldman Sachs JBWere and more recently, the National HR Director for PKF Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers. She has 16 years experience in professional services, investment banking and financial services, is a registered psychologist and a certified member of the Australian Human Resources Institute.

Paula is a member of the Australian Davis Cup Tennis Foundation, Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club and Yachting NSW, as well as a Foundation Member of Victorian Rugby Union.

About Know the Game

Know The Game is a unique consulting business focused on educating people about particular Australian sports. Their workshops enable clients to confidently talk about the game with senior executives, colleagues, friends and family, as well as host clients at corporate sporting events and be able to follow what is happening during the game.

To compliment their core offering, Know the Game also tailors programs for senior executives and in-house corporate forums such as Women's Networks, Secondee Orientation Programs and business development/networking events, as well as conferences and industry seminars.

Connect with Paula

Phone: 0409 714 280
Email: ask@knowthegame.com.au
Website: Know the Game
Facebook: Know the Game's Facebook Page
Twitter: @Know_The_Game
LinkedIn: Know the Game's Public Profile

About the In Her Shoes series

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