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Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with 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…
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- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
83: Caragh McMurtry - Championing Neurodiversity in Sports from Olympic Rowing to Advocacy
Send us Fan Mail When Caragh McMurtry, a former Olympic rower for Team GB, shares her tale, it's not your typical sports saga. Our episode zooms in on her dual…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
82: Barry Squires - Navigating the Shift from Football Fields to Sports Administration Leadership
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered about the life beyond the roar of the stadium for athletes? Barry Squires, a former university-level footballer turned sports…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
81: Calum Giles - An Olympic Hockey Player's Insights on ADHD, Neurodiversity, and Life Beyond the Field
Send us Fan Mail When Calum Giles, a double Olympic hockey player, steps into our studio, he brings with him a narrative that goes beyond the hockey field. His…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
80: James Beeston - From Professional Football to Business Success and Coaching Mastery
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ryan speaks to James Beeston, a former full-time footballer who successfully navigated a complex journey. In their riveting…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
79: Idan Kugel - Balancing a Professional Football Career and Military Service in Israel
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered about the challenges and sacrifices an athlete has to make to pursue their dreams? Listen in for a glimpse into the…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
Olivia King - Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones: An Athlete's Lessons for the Corporate World
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how athletes transition to "real world" careers after their sporting journey ends? Join us for an inspiring…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
77: Monica Livingstone: From the Football Field to Entrepreneurial Success
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a former professional American footballer swaps the field for the corporate world? Monica Livingston, a former professional…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
76: Vera Ignjatovic - Olympic Stardom to a Career in Medical Research
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Vera Ignjstovic, a former handballer representing Australia at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Negotiating…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
75: Jamieson Doyle Taylor - From Athletic Dreams to Legal Success and Sports Entrepreneurship
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Jamieson Doyle Taylor, the founder, and CEO of G2G sports, Private practice lawyer, and accredited AFL…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
74: Alex Cech - An Olympian's Journey, From the Rowing Lanes to Business Innovation
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it takes to earn a spot in the Olympic Games? Join us as we sit down with Alex, an Olympian, coach, and…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
73: Cecil Jee Thomas - From Football Pro to Content Creator
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Cecil Jee Thomas, a former professional footballer and dancer turned dynamic presenter and content creator…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
72: Brett Smith - From Boxing Rings to Serial Entrepreneurship
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Brett Smith, a former world-rated and Lightweight professional boxing champion. Mentally battling addiction…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
71: Declan O'Hare - A Footballer's Journey to Academic Success
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ryan interviews Declan O'Hare, a skilled English footballer. Starting his journey at 12 with Lincoln Academy, he rose to…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
70: Stephanie Inglis - Juggling Judo, University, and Ambitions
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Stephanie Inglis, a former professional Judo athlete who proudly represented Scotland and Team GB on the…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
69: Matt Hemsley - Transitioning From Competitive Sports to a Tech Career
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Matt Hemsley, a former Scottish professional footballer. With the dream of playing for Leicester, Matt was…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
68: James Harvey - Exploring Life After Basketball Through the Lens of Success
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to James Harvey, a former basketballer who played professional basketball in Australia and overseas for over…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
67: Laurie Weeks - An Athlete From the Field to the Office
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan is joined by Laurie Weeks; the first-ever and highest-capped Melbourne Rebel. Laurie is a former professional and…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
66: David Lindsay - From Broken Bones to Business Success
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ryan interviews David Lindsay, a former pro rugby player, professional arm wrestler, martial arts expert with numerous belts…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
65: Seif Tawfik - When Football Ends: Discovering Your Ideal Post-Sports Career
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Seif Tawfik, a former professional footballer in Egypt who played his way up to the youth international…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
64: Tayla Noel - From Dance Performer to Teacher, Her Transition and Impact on Others
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan interviews Tayla Noel, a former dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, and fitness instructor. Tayla's dance journey…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 63: Jim Roddy - The Walk-On Method, Unleashing Your Inner Champion and Defying the Odds
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan converses with Jim Roddy, a former basketball student-athlete from Gannon University in Pennsylvania, USA. With a…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 62: Simon Hazlitt - Olympian and Army Officer, the dual career transition to Technology Leader
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Simon Hazlitt, a former British field hockey player who competed in the Olympics and an operations officer…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 61: Genevieve Horton - Dual Olympian on Rowing, Resilience, and Reevaluating Goals
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan interviews Genevieve Horton, the Partnership Success Manager at Safe Will. Genevieve is a former Junior World Rowing…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 60: Simon Mason - From Olympic Hockey to Unlocking The Most Valuable Skill for Athletes: Time Management
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Simon Mason, a former British Olympic hockey goalkeeper and Managing Director at Mercian Sports Company…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 59: Grace Prendergast - From Rowing to Real Life and Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan has the pleasure of interviewing Grace Prendergast, former New Zealand rower, boasting (humbly) an impressive list of…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 58: AJ Walters - From Serving Aces to Making Waves in Recruitment
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Alexandra Walters, a retired professional tennis player. At the age of 18, AJ made a crucial career move by…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 57: Simon Nesbitt - Journey to the European Tour (A Golfer's Tale)
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan interviews Simon Nesbitt, a former professional golfer from the 1990s. Simon participated in the Dubai Desert Classic…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 56: Maddie Parker - Transitioning from International Figure Skating to Podiatry
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Maddie Parker, a former figure skater who competed at national and international levels and trained for the…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 55. Carissa Gump - Why a Mental Shift is the Missing Piece to a Thriving Sports Career
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Carissa Gump, a former American Olympic weightlifter from Vermont who participated in the 2008 Beijing…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 54. Nate Kinch - Teeing up Change From Golfer to Action Researcher
Send us Fan Mail Nate Kinch is a socio-technology ethicist, action researcher, and organizational designer. He has worked with renowned organizations such as…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 53: Wesley Barnett - From Olympic Weightlifting to Successfully Working His Way Up The Corporate Ladder
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan sits down with Wes Barnett, a former two-time Olympic Weightlifter based in Colorado, United States. Wes' journey in…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 52. Joe Edwards - New Zealand to France: The Sacrifices and Motivations to Find Success in Professional Rugby Union
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ryan engages in a conversation with Joe Edwards, a professional rugby player from New Zealand who has transitioned to playing…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 51. Julien Prosser - From International Beach Volleyball to Career Growth Consulting
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Julien Prosser, a former male beach volleyball international player who represented Australia in three…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 50. Harry Betts, From Rugby Boot Room to Banking
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Harry Betts, a Financial investment professional at Goldman Sachs, a former rugby player who played for…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 49. Nick Youngquest - From Rugby League to Building a Charity
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ryan engages in a fascinating conversation with Nick Youngquest, a remarkable individual who has achieved success in multiple…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 48. Dennis Sorenson - From the Pitch to Purpose, Setting New Goals with Impact
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Dennis Sørensen, a retired Danish professional footballer who played in the first division in Denmark…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 47. Sarah Davis - Paddling the Nile, Navigating to Your Future Career
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Sarah Davis, the first woman to paddle the entire length of the R.Nile. She is a British-born Australian…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 46. Tammy Parlour MBE, Women's Sport Trust - don’t limit yourself by narrow definitions of success
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Tammy Parlour, a 5th Dan black belt holder in Korean martial arts hapkido, chiropractic advocate, and the…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 45. Toby Jenkins OLY on Overcoming His Fears for the Olympic Waterpolo Team to Finding His Voice as a Leadership Consultant
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Toby Jenkins, an Australian water polo player, award-winning entrepreneur, leadership coach, keynote…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP44: Alex Wolf - From Aspiring to Renowned Performance Sport and Wellbeing Coach
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Alex Wolf, performance sports and wellbeing educator, coach, co-founder of the Strength and Conditioning…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP43: Jason White - From Pro Footballer to Financial and Wealth Advisor
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Jason White, an English former professional footballer, and current partner in Sovereign Financial and…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP42: Callum Walsh - How Constant Managerial Change Impacts the Careers of Coaches and Backroom Staff
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ryan speaks to Callum Walsh, the Head of Performance & Medical for Alanyaspor, one of the top Turkish football teams…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP41: James Matheson - Goals are Markers to Your Journey, Not an End
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to James Matheson, a former double Olympian who represented Australia at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP40: Eyong Enoh - Finding Success On and Off the Pitch as a Former International Footballer
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Eyong Enoh, a Cameroonian former professional footballer. Eyong is the CEO of 4P Baller, an investor, a…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP39: Myriam Glez - How to Strike a Balance Between Athleticism, Academics and Your Passion
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Myriam Glez, a former French-Australian Olympic synchronized swimmer and the founder and CEO of Athletes…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP38: Richard Lang - Enjoying the Present Even as You Grind as an Elite Cyclist
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Richard Lang, former Australian elite cyclist, and serial entrepreneur. From the age of 16, Richard wanted…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP37: Lloyd Owusu - From Brentford FC Hall of Fame to Head of School Discipline
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Lloyd Owusu, an ex-professional and Ghanaian international football player. He's Brentford football Club's…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP36: Shay Spitz - Former Pro Footballer to Data and Analytics Recruitment Partner
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Shay Spitz, a former professional footballer having played in the US, Australia, and Hong Kong. Shay has a…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP35: Chris Broadfoot - From Professional Footballer to Senior Foreign Exchange Broker
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Chris Broadfoot, a former professional footballer that played in North America and Australia. Chris didn't…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP34: Duncan Casey - Overcoming Impostor Syndrome and Scaling up Different Careers
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Duncan Casey, a former professional rugby Union player for Munster in Ireland and Grenoble in France. Casey…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 33. Angela Wilson - Former Team GB International Swimmer Now Running a Successful Franchise
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Angela Wilson, the CEO, and founder of Angela Swim School. Starting her swimming career at just five years…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP32: Justin Morris - Overcoming Type 1 Diabetes to be a Pro Cyclist and now Global Ambassador and Coach
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Justin Morris, a former professional cyclist based in Michigan. With his dreams being threatened at the…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP31: Marcia (Richardson) Bailey - From Olympic Sprinter to Athlete Lifestyle Performance Lead at the English Institute of Sport (EIS)
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Marcia Bailey Richardson, the performance lifestyle Technical Lead at the English Institute of Sport. She…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP30: Shannon Cole - Champions League Winner and Socceroo to Corporate Recruiter
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Shannon Cole, a former professional footballer, football coach, trained actor, and author. At 24, Shannon…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP29: Jayden and Luke Schofield - Balancing Studies and Elite Performance in Minority Sports
Send us Fan Mail This episode is special. Ryan invites The Schofield brothers; Jayden and Luke Schofield, Sydney University club Elite triathletes. They…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP28: Eleanor Webster-Hawes - From Jockey to Paramedic
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Eleanor Webster-Hawes, a senior jockey from Bathurst. Webster-Hawes recently became a part of racing…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP27: Steve Surridge - From International All Blacks Rugby to Becoming CEO
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Stephen Dennis Surridge, a former New Zealand Rugby Union player and two times Super Rugby winner with the…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP26: Mick Griffin - From Rugby League to Co-founder
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Mick Griffin, a former professional rugby football league player in Salford, England. Mick is also a…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP25: Max Cotton - From Martial Art Fighter to Launching an AI-driven Training App
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Max Cotton, an endurance athlete and former professional mixed martial art fighter based in the UK. Max…
- Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP24: Laura Gallagher - Balancing a Dual Athletic and Working Career as a Team GB Olympic Trampolinist
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Laura Gallagher, a world-class gymnastics trampolinist who has so far been awarded eight World and European…