Paul Wade is one of Australia’s greatest and longest serving Socceroos.
‘Wadey’ as he is known around the world has had a remarkable international career including the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988, two World Cup campaigns in 1990 & 1994 and one of the toughest tasks in world football, to mark ‘Diego Maradona’ in the two legged World Cup play off with Argentina. During his 10 year international career he was also the captain of the Australian team and played over 118 games.
Born in Cheshire, England, Paul moved to Australia with his parents at age 11. By 1984, he attained Australian citizenship and represented Australia for the first time in Australia’s ‘B’ side against Tasmania. That same year, he made his debut in the National Soccer League with the Green Gully Cavaliers. Paul’s club career was spent entirely in Australia, a rarity for players who often go to Europe on the lure of a better quality game, more passionate fan support and higher salaries.
Paul’s experience and passion allowed him an easy transition into a career as a sports commentator. He has worked with all major Australian networks and has covered National Soccer League (NSL), with a highlight being with SKY NEWS on the 2006 & 2010 World Cups, and commentating on A-League, Socceroos & Matildas internationals.
In 1995 Paul released his autobiography ‘Captain Socceroo: The Paul Wade Story’. Paul has epilepsy and often makes appearances at functions dedicated to promoting awareness of the condition.
Paul through his company ‘Paul Wade Life Skills’ spends a lot of time visiting and inspiring students in schools and young people in sporting clubs, within the metro areas of our major capitals as well as rural and remote areas of Australia. Paul has extensive experience working with young people at risk and students from refugee backgrounds. Paul uses his many jerseys that he has collected throughout his career to support his entertaining and motivating life skill stories.
Paul is also a notable Keynote Presenter and works with many medium to large organisations throughout Australia. Paul also conducts team building sessions and practical activities.
Paul is also a regular commentator and contributor on ABC Radio for both A League and Socceroos. Paul is also currently ratified as an active supporter of Epilepsy Action Australia and is Patron of the Cerebral Palsy International Sporting and Recreation Association (CPISRA).
Talking Points
Corporate & Business Programs
Wadey is a gifted, highly entertaining speaker, capable of delivering relevant messages on a range of different subjects tailored to suit your event’s needs.Corporate & Business Programs
The challenges and triumphs he faced as the captain of the Socceroos, as well with his own personal struggles of dealing with epilepsy has given Paul Wade a unique life experience. Paul incorporates a fun, motivational, business or corporate orientated messages.
For Schools: Skills For Life
Paul is a highly entertaining speaker who incorporates fun with very strong motivational and inspirational messages geared towards his participants. Paul has developed a way of sharing his life experiences with students of all ages to challenge their thinking and inspire them to make positive life choices. This presentation can be delivered as a highly motivating presentation or as a series of shorter workshops. The presentations and workshops can be tailored to suit your school year group and can include:For Schools: Skills For Life
Leadership: The traits of leadership, through service, worth, respect, decency, acceptance and diplomacy.
Choices: Choosing to choose
Transition: From primary to high school, high school to adult life, from student to valued community member
Goal setting: Setting and scoring them. Forming a career plan and researching their options and the various pathways to achieve their goals
Life’s little challenges
Resilience: How you can cope
Motivation: The reasons behind my actions and behaviour
Teamwork, planning and organising
A balanced life
Sacrifices
The communication highway
Attitude
Disclosure and asking for help
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Paul Wade - Saxton Speakers Bureau
Born in Cheshire, England, Paul Wade moved to Australia with his parents at age 11. By 1984, he had attained Australian citizenship and represented his adopted country for the first time, playing for Australia's 'B' side against Tasmania. That same year, he made his debut in the National Soccer League with the Green Gully Cavaliers. He is currently ratified as an active supporter of Epilepsy Action Australia and is Patron of the Cerebral Palsy International Sporting and Recreation Association (CPISRA). His passion for sport and life continues today and is clearly visible in his presentations to all.An all round great presentation that motivated our members to take responsibility for their own business and the results they achieve. ... keep reading Chris Slater State Manager, NSW/ACT Australian Financial Group
Paul ran a great team-building event with my team. His key messages around teamwork and respect were clear and my team could really appreciate them. I look forward to having him back again soon.
Paul speaks from the heart of his dreams, measured by meaningful and poignant life experiences, imbued with passion and humour, with an insightfulness that sits well with those who also dream and aspire to be the best they can be.
