#234 Impact Players Panel - A life in sport with Shirley McCay, Paula Stewart, Neve Platt and Toni Quail.

Episode 234 is a special episode in collaboration with Impact Players. Co founded by Lisa Strutt and Sinead Sharkey Steenson Impact Players is an annual conference event for ambitious women in business and sport, designed to supercharge your leadership game. I was thrilled to host a live panel at impact players conference 2026 in early May with a theme of “a life in sport”. On the panel I am joined by Shirley McCay world silver hockey medalist and the most capped man or women from the island of Ireland, Paula Stewart Vice President of Ulster rugby, Neve Platt of Newcastle United and  amateur jockey Toni Quail. Their stories are not just about winning—they're about influence, growth, decision-making, and navigating the world of sport. We discuss their journeys in sport, resilience, being a woman in a male dominated space, leadership, lessons and insights from their careers and more. So whether you're a coach, athlete, leader, parent, or simply someone striving to be better at what you do, there's something here for you.To find out more about Impact players see here Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠