Game Changers: The Power of Sport in Life & Leadership

The Old Oaks Association is excited to invite you to the next Oak Lounge event – an evening designed to connect, inspire, and engage Old Oaks and members of the broader Somerset College network.

WHAT IS THE OAK LOUNGE:

A series of engagement sessions designed to connect Old Oaks and people within the Somerset College network. During these sessions, special guests will discuss themed topics, offer advice, experienced opinions, and wisdom and answer questions. The Oak Lounge hopes to allow Old Oaks to connect/network, learn, give back and develop their careers.

DETAILS

Date: 16 April 2025

Time: 18:00

Venue: ESTEAM Centre, Somerset College

Topic: Game Changers: The Power of Sport in Life & Leadership

This edition of the Oak Lounge explores the influence of sport on personal and professional growth, leadership development, and resilience. Our distinguished panel of speakers will delve into their journeys, sharing insights on how sport has shaped their careers and lives.

TICKETS

R60/p (Includes a light snack)

Somerset College students/staff - Free of charge

SPECIAL GUESTS AS OUR PANEL:

Lee Persse - 2x Olympic rower (Class of 2006)

Chloe Garner - Sports performance coach and muscle rehabilitation practitioner (Class of 2008)

Kimberley Smith - Biokineticist (Class of 2012)

Mikhail Thompson - Surf coach and motivational speaker (Class of 2002)

Mark Nel - Head of Sales and Marketing at Omnico, Cycling distributors (Class of 2000) 

Click HERE to read more about our panelists.

OUR HOST FOR THE EVENING

Nicholas Persse - Head of Generation Schools Sport (Class of 2004)