Today we'll talk about creating a sports business with former pro footballer and award winning entrepreneur, R Sasikumar
Athlete Story Podcast
by Anja Bolbjerg
2y ago
Ep.025 Athlete Story Podcast Transitioning from athlete to entrepreneur - Athlete Story ft former pro footballer R Sasikumar When transitioning from athlete to entrepreneur, R Sasikumar notes how it was initially difficult to lose that sports mentality of external competition. Once he understood that the only competition was the “person in the mirror,” Sasi was able to create several successful businesses within the sports industry. R Sasikumar encourages us to think internally about the things you can control, rather than blame outside factors. He says that it's only you who can decide ho ..read more
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Setting the bar high - Athlete Story ft Guinness Record jet stream skydiver Marc Hauser
Athlete Story Podcast
by Anja Bolbjerg
2y ago
Ep.024 Athlete Story Podcast Setting the bar high - Athlete Story ft Marc Hauser - Guiness Record holder first jet stream skydive Marc Hauser's inspiring journey to draw attention to renewable energy of the jet stream through a record breaking skydive into the jet stream evidences the benefit of setting the bar high. Marc Hauser is a skydiver – who is now on a mission to use sports to draw attention to renewable energy sources such as the jetstream. His jump out into the jetstream from a hot air balloon in 2018 just earned him a spot in the Guinness Records. But at the time of the jump his ..read more
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Breaking up with your sport and staying friends after - Athlete Story ft Rachel Boardman
Athlete Story Podcast
by Anja Bolbjerg
2y ago
Ep.023 Athlete Story Podcast Breaking up with your sport and staying friends - Athlete Story ft UK Swimmer Rachel Boardman For many athletes, their first love is the sport they choose to pursue. So, when it’s time to retire, there’s a lot of complex emotions to process. Today’s guest is Rachel Boardman, an ex-swimmer whose health stopped her from achieving her dream of becoming an Olympian. She describes feeling as if her body betrayed her, likening the emotions to that of a relationship break-up.  Rachel decided to channel this energy into creating her podcast, Beyond The Finish Line ..read more
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Having a mentor to start your new mission in life after sports - Athlete Story ft former Handball Pro Pernille Vaaben
Athlete Story Podcast
by Anja Bolbjerg
2y ago
Ep.022 Athlete Story Podcast Having a mentor to start your new mission in life after sports - Athlete Story ft Pernille Vaaben Nielsen After retiring from professional handball in Denmark, Pernille Vaaben sought professional mentorship to help her navigate life after sport. Now, she finds herself in Australia as a sports marketer, working with high profile sports brands such as Nike. In this episode, we talk about how her sporting background has given her transferrable skills like working hard, working as a team, determination and passion. Pernille highlights how companies are actively loo ..read more
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Landing Your Dream Job In The Sports Industry ft Brian Clapp from workinsports.com
Athlete Story Podcast
by Anja Bolbjerg
2y ago
Ep.021 Athlete Story Podcast How to land your dream job in the sports industry ft Brian Clapp from workinsports.com Brian says that, when looking for jobs after retiring, athletes tend to focus on what they haven’t got rather than what they have got. He thinks that athletes don’t leverage their sporting background enough. Core skills like leadership, teamwork, time management and competitiveness are what companies are looking for. You can teach practical skills to do the job, but you can’t teach what’s inside of you. Sportspeople are naturally passionate and dependable, two key traits whic ..read more
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Rethinking and rebranding a sport – ft Nynne Ammundsen Brand Manager Danish Sailing Champions League
Athlete Story Podcast
by Anja Bolbjerg
2y ago
Ep.020 Athlete Story Podcast Rethinking a sport as an offer with Brand Manager for The Danish Sailing Champions League, former athlete Nynne Ammundsen Today’s guest is revolutionizing the appeal of sailing for a new generation! I think it's fascinating how big of a role that marketing and messaging plays in our decisions every day, even in sports. I'm not talking about how sponsors use sports and athletes to market their products. I'm talking about how sports itself needs to use marketing to stay relevant and interesting and keep recruiting new athletes.  Former elite athlete, Nynne A ..read more
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Our redefining moments – ft John F Register Paralympic Silver Medalist & Public Speaker
Athlete Story Podcast
by Anja Bolbjerg
2y ago
Ep.019 Athlete Story Podcast Our Redefining Moments and sharing your lessons - Athlete Story ft Paralympic Silver Medalist & Public Speaker John F Register Today you'll meet a remarkable athlete turned public speaker, John F Register. When John had a really bad accident at the US Olympic trials in 400m hurdles, he was forced to make a really tough decision and rethink what would be his "new normal."  Based on his impressive story, we talk about tough choices and transitions we are forced to make, the fears involved - and how removing something from your life can sometimes the best ..read more
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Starting a nonprofit organisation after sports
Athlete Story Podcast
by Anja Bolbjerg
2y ago
Ep.018 Athlete Story Podcast Starting your own nonprofit after sports - Athlete Story ft Berit Nielsen Legrand The is the second part of the series wiht athletes who are making an impact after sport. Maybe you’ve considered becoming an ambassador for a nonprofit or volunteering for a greater cause. As a follow-up on the last episode about making an impact after sports, we’ll meet a former athlete who started her own non-profit. Today’s guest started The Animal Fund in 2015, with the mission to save our oceans issue by issue – from endangered whales to ocean pollution. After a career in fina ..read more
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Making an impact after sport
Athlete Story Podcast
by Anja Bolbjerg
2y ago
Ep.018 Athlete Story Podcast Starting your own nonprofit after sports - Athlete Story ft Berit Nielsen Legrand I want to introduce you to a series of athletes who are making an impact after sport. We’ll start by meeting Taekwondo champion Marlene Harnois. After ending her sports career in a bit of drama – ranked no. 1 in the world, she decided to go to Africa. We met in person at International University of Monaco for this chat. After winning the Olympic bronze medal, Marlene Harnois found herself deselected from the French team even though she was still ranked top of the world. She tried t ..read more
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AFTER THE GAME – sports documentary
Athlete Story Podcast
by Anja Bolbjerg
2y ago
Ep.016 Athlete Story Podcast Sports Documentary AFTER THE GAME – interview with filmmaker April Abeyta about her upcoming movie Do you love a good sports documentary? AFTER THE GAME is an upcoming sports documentary following a coach and two athletes on a basketball team from the late 1990’s and then catching up today to see how sports has influenced their mindset and who they are today. In this episode you’ll meet the filmmaker herself, April Abeyta. I’d also like to use this opportunity to  send you to the AFTER THE GAME crowdfunding campaign here After The Game is a basketb ..read more
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