Life Sport Journey is the sports consultancy created by Nikki Burger
Life Sport Journey was founded in 2012 by Nikki Burger, experienced and versatile sports strategist and leadership consultant.
For over 20 years, Nikki has worked and collaborated with stakeholders and participants at all levels of sport from grassroots programs to Olympic performance. Nikki's passion for the development of sport and people through sport drives and informs her work.
Supporting her extensive consulting experience, Nikki’s career highlights include:
Volunteer Manager, 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), Melbourne 2022
Yanqing Village Manager, 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games (Alpine & Sliding Sports), a leadership and career highlight!
Sport Development Manager, Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA). In this role, Nikki provided strategic guidance to five winter National Federations, along with supporting and mentoring several Olympic athletes, including Jackie Narracott, 2022 Beijing silver medalist in Skeleton. Nikki worked at the OWIA between 2014 and 2022.
GM, 2017 Australian Maccabiah Team(Israel) .
CEO, Melbourne Vicentre Swimming Club (2008-2012).
Administration & Communications Coordinator, Swimming Victoria (2006-2008).
Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management) (Deakin)
Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design) (Honours) (RMIT)
Bachelor of Planning and Design (Melbourne University)
Professional Development
The Boardroom School by Margot Foster AM (2024)
Advanced Leadership Program (Women & Leadership Australia) (2021) WLA Alumni story
The Boards Role in NFP Merger Activities (Australian Institute of Company Directors) (2021)
Governance Foundations for NFP Directors (Australian Institute of Company Directors) (2020)
On a personal note
A successful master's and open water swimmer, Nikki and husband Danny have raised two daughters involved in community and high performance sport. Nikki is a passionate advocate for physical and mental health and wellbeing, and healthy ageing.
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