When you think of the MODERN DAY MAN, what is it that you think of, what character traits or appearances come to mind? If well measured, insightful, caring, strong and open minded spark the thought you had then it’s safe to agree that Joel Johnston is a Modern Day Man.
Joel speaks of his life with great positivity and awareness. He grew up in a small mining town in Central Queensland, Australia with his loving and supportive mum, dad and younger brother. Realising later in his journey through university, sport, travel and into parenthood the massive sacrifices his family made in order for him to live a life without going without.
I was lucky enough to meet Joel when I was 15 through the school boys rugby union system which developed into representative sides where Joel quickly became more than just a coach but also a mentor. “I was 14 at boarding school when I made my first mentor in our sports coach and teacher, we all looked up to him and he was in constant conversations throughout our lifetime that continued since his passing”Joel says as he relives his youth through what is his first appearance on a podcast.
Rugby became a part of Joel’s identity as well as his life where it landed him a semi-pro contract in Essex, United Kingdom. Using this incredible opportunity he turned 1 year into 4 years as his love for culture, people, learning and travel quickly cemented itself. “I believe this is where my why was first discovered, I knew I was going to develop my skill set to help be a voice for communities and cultures back in Australia.”
His career in social diversity was founded upon return to Australia with a score card of incredible rolls and accolades ranging from indigenous programs, government and corporate awards, JT academy and with QRU. Joel developed incredible skills in active listening, empathy, reconciliation and more. With his proudest moments being apart of the development and roll out of the Elliot families ( Ginger Cloud foundation ) modified rugby for disabled or impaired kids, and the future Indigenous Leaders program with the Reds where they built young “leaders” through a pre adult journey sharpening their life skills to become leaders of their communities as they became adults.
Active listening = listening = heard = happy. It’s to remove emotion from conversation as well as the need to be right.
You can find Joel here:
Linkedin Joel Johnston
Email joeltomasjohnston@gmail.com
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