Leadership Stories: An Evening with Niav Owens

This event was held on Wednesday 22 March 2023

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The importance of authentic storytelling and building your brand as a leader

Join Niav Owens as she takes us through her journey from University of Newcastle alumna, to leading Australian sports journalist.

Niav loves people and sport. She has combined those passions to carve out a successful career as a sports broadcaster in Australia and internationally for more than a decade. Niav has covered some of the biggest sporting events on the planet and brings an upbeat, positive and thoughtful vibe to everything she does.

Niav is currently a host for A-Leagues on Channel 10 and recently hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Niav is also the founder and Director of Media Goals, a successful communications training company dedicated to helping athletes and sports executives connect with their communities, tell their stories, and build their brands in an authentic and genuine way.

Join us from 5:30pm for a 6.00pm start for this free event open to all students, staff and alumni of the University.

There will be light catering before the event, and time for Q&A and networking afterwardsPlaces are limited, so register today!

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This event is presented by iLEAD, the University’s flagship leadership program for students. Students attending are encouraged to join the program, which this event will count towards. To learn more and to sign up, visit iLEAD.