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‘Who Am I Now? What’s Next?’ Life After Sports
Every high-level athlete will eventually face the reality of their sports career coming to an end. For most, this transition sparks...

Ryan Gonsalves
3 min read


How Can You Turn Setbacks Into Opportunities?
Have You Ever Faced a Setback That Made You Question Your Path Forward? It doesn’t matter if you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or...

Ryan Gonsalves
2 min read


Which Mindset is the Key to Career Growth?
Do you believe the right mindset can unlock your greatest potential? I do. And if you’re ready to grow in your career, so should you....

Ryan Gonsalves
2 min read


How Can the ‘1% Better Everyday’ Mindset Help You Plan Life After Sports?
Planning life after sports can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is to approach it with the “1% better every day”...

Ryan Gonsalves
2 min read


Why Does Staying Connected Matter During Tough Times?
Have you ever felt like pulling away when life gets hard? It’s a common instinct during challenging transitions. But staying connected to...

Ryan Gonsalves
1 min read


Are You Enjoying Your Athletic Career or Just Chasing the Next Big Win?
Why Enjoying the Journey Matters for Athletes As athletes, we’re trained to chase perfection: push harder, break records, and win. It’s...

Ryan Gonsalves
2 min read


How You Can Use Your Athlete Skills in Business?
Transitioning from sports to business might feel overwhelming, but here’s the good news: the skills you’ve developed as an athlete are...

Ryan Gonsalves
3 min read


How to Reinvent Yourself: Insights from a Former Track Star Turned Tech Leader
If you’re feeling a bit stuck or uncertain about your career path, you’re definitely not alone. Today, I want to share some inspiring...

Ryan Gonsalves
2 min read


How to Leverage Your Athletic Instincts for Career Success
Athletes like you have honed a unique intuition that instinctive awareness of what’s working, what’s not, and what needs adjusting....

Ryan Gonsalves
2 min read


How to Support Your Child’s Passion for Sports: Learning from Skye Eddy’s Journey
Skye Eddy reflects on her journey with her daughter, noting, “I had to work through that, and I knew that I needed help in order to keep...

Ryan Gonsalves
2 min read


Surround Yourself with the Right People: Essential Steps for Athlete Transition
Navigating life after sports can be daunting, but the people you surround yourself with are crucial. It's not just about who celebrates...

Ryan Gonsalves
2 min read


How to Build Success from Every Experience: Navigating Athlete Career Transitions
How can lessons from past jobs shape your career beyond sports? Transitioning from a sports career to a different field can be daunting,...

Ryan Gonsalves
2 min read


How Mental Coaching Transformed Myriam’s Athletic Performance: Unlock Your Potential
As athletes, we spend countless hours perfecting our physical game—whether it's training, nutrition, or recovery. But another side of...

Ryan Gonsalves
3 min read


How to Overcome Inaction (and Fear) to Find Your Career 2ndwind
Ever wondered why athletes struggle with career transitions? It’s the fear of the unknown. I attended a fantastic event today, hosted by...

Ryan Gonsalves
3 min read


Is sport finally catching up to the inclusive workplace?
What happens when sports, typically defined by intense competition and traditional norms, challenge the status quo? David Watter's ...

Ryan Gonsalves
3 min read


How to Receive and Give Feedback: Essential Skills for the Athlete Transition into New Careers
Transitioning from a career in sports to a new professional path can be a daunting yet rewarding journey for athletes. As athletes,...

Ryan Gonsalves
4 min read


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