Liz Ellis is a former Australian netball player and sports commentator, and about to host the brand new season of GLADIATORS on Ten.
Liz is considered one of the greatest netball players of all time, having won multiple world championships, 4 x MVP awards and two Commonwealth Games gold medals.
She’s got a lot to say about work ethic, resilience, women’s sport, and something we don’t really hear about - elite female athletes and fertility.
I absolutely loved this chat. She’s so epic.
I know you’ll get a lot out of it.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:04:24 Discussion on Children and Career Choices
0:04:27 Netball Experiences
0:06:46 Liz's Early Life and Introduction to Netball
0:10:02 Importance of Team Sport in Personal Development
0:11:44 The Impact of Sports on Social Circles
0:12:37 Coaching and the Importance of Team Sports
0:16:20 Reminiscing About the Show 'Gladiators'
0:18:04 The Experience of Filming 'Gladiators'
0:21:19 Working with Bo Ryan
0:25:04 The Importance of Teamwork in Television Production
0:28:49 Observing Athletes' Physical and Mental States
0:32:13 Experiences as a Sports Commentator
0:40:00 The Future of Women's Sports
0:44:16 The Impact of Sports on Athletes' Bodies
0:44:45 Pregnancy and Athletic Career
0:46:24 The Struggle with Fertility
0:49:21 The Importance of Family Time and Physical Activities
0:51:35 The Role of Hard Work and Attitude in Success
0:55:03 The Excitement for Hosting Gladiators