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Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan GonsalvesAuthor: Ryan Gonsalves
Former professional footballer Ryan Gonsalves dives deep into the unique challenges and triumphs of transitioning from elite sports to fulfilling careers. Through candid conversations with athletes, the Career Clarity Podcast explores their inspiring journeys, uncovering lessons on identity, resilience, and reinvention. Whether you're an athlete or simply seeking inspiration for your next chapter, this podcast will empower you to unleash your second wind. Ryan Gonsalves transitioned from professional football with Huddersfield Town in the English Footbaal League, to a career in financial services by leveraging his adaptability, transferable skills, and willingness to embrace new opportunities. While playing semi-professional football, he pursued education and began working at GE Money Capital Bank, where he gained global experience and developed expertise in Lean Six Sigma and process improvement. His sports background often helped him stand out during interviews, creating memorable connections with hiring managers.Later, Ryan joined HSBC in Hong Kong, where he worked for nearly a decade in consumer banking, focusing on global projects such as researching homeownership behaviors. His ability to understand consumer insights and behavior became a cornerstone of his success in the financial sector. After over 20 years in banking (including back in Australia at AMP, Westpac, COmmenwealth Bank and NSW Treasury, Ryan transitioned into career coaching, inspired by helping fellow athletes navigate their post-sports careers.Ready to take the next step? Connect with Ryan at letschat@2ndwind.io. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Fitness, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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183: Tim Stoller: The Business Lesson Athletes Learn Too Late
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
Send a textRyan sits down with Tim, founder of Forged in Sport, to unpack what their research revealed after analyzing dozens of real conversations with athletes who were building businesses, thinking about it, or already deep in it.The big takeaway: if you don’t sort your identity first, the business won’t fix it. In fact, it can make the emptiness louder.Tim breaks down seven key insights that reshape how we should think about life after sport, especially for athletes considering entrepreneurship.What You’ll Hear:Why identity comes before your business ideaHow chasing business to replace sport’s “high” leads to burnoutThe money trap: why trying to match athlete income fast can backfireWhy perfectionism delays everything, and why “start earlier” was the most common regretThe reality of business: ambiguity, no scoreboard, no clear rulesThe mindset shift athletes must make from “I win, you lose” to “everyone can win”Why athlete support often disappears when it’s needed most, and how that damages transitionsThe hidden risk of relying only on your sporting network for business adviceWhy athletes often miss key financial fundamentals like pricing, cash flow, and profitWhy doing it alone slows progress, and how ego gets in the way of asking for helpHow defining success on your own terms changes everything after sportGolden NuggetIf you build a business to replace sport, you will eventually burn out or feel empty, even if the business “works.” The identity work has to come first.Want to Go Deeper?If you are looking for career clarity for your next step, visit www.2ndwind.ioto learn more or book a consult.
