Feb 14 2023 35 mins
“The Olympics is an opportunity in a career path and a major milestone for the people." -Alan Patching
Have you ever considered the significance of the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane?
In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Alan about hisl insights and knowledge of the kind of preparation He had for the Sydney Olympics, how it changed Sydney, some of the learnings from the experience, the stressful stuff, and the positive stuff, the human spirit of connectedness, and how this experience will aid in the planning and preparation for the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.
Alan Patching is an experienced professional with two distinct and different career paths. As a consultant in business and project management, Alan has worked on some of Australia's highest-profile projects (e.g., he was the owners' project director and CEO of the owning entity of Sydney Olympic Stadium and has negotiated some of the country's largest property deals), and in the area of human behavior, he works one-on-one or with organizations to help people deal with stress-related problems and enhance performance. He also has a demonstrated history of professional training and mentoring middle management and senior leadership teams. He is skilled in strategic planning, complex business negotiations, major project direction and management on the one hand, and counseling, hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy on the other. He is a strong professional with a PhD from Bond University (addressing aspects of workplace stress), a Master's Degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy Practice from Bath Spa University, as well as construction projects-related qualifications. Alan draws from his extensive experience and the most recent research to provide a current and relevant learning experience and prepare students for strong and successful careers.
Check out these episode highlights:
01:12 - How did he get into the industry
07:48 - The jubilation of the opening of the games
13:38 - Building a part of Sydney History
15:47 - The positive aspects of the Olympics
20:11 - How did he decide to continue as a leader
26:11 - The human spirit of connectedness and unity
28:04 - What benefits there will be for the Brisbane Olympics
32:48 - Sydney’s Olympic experience
34:31 - Brisbane’s legacy policy
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