2ndwind Academy Podcast
Ex professional footballer Ryan Gonsalves gets to the root of transitioning from an elite sports career to the world of work. Join a cadre of athletes for the ups and downs of entering an exciting new chapter of their lives. Are you ready to unleash your second wind? Schedule a conversation with Ryan at the 2ndwind Academy now on letschat@2ndwind.io
Podcasting since 2022 • 142 episodes
2ndwind Academy Podcast
Latest Episodes
141: Marnie Wills: Sport, Business, and AI: You Never Lose, You Only Learn
In today's episode, Ryan sits down with Marnie—a former dual international athlete (representing England in both netball and touch rugby), mum of two, and entrepreneur who’s revolutionizing early-years sports education and AI adoption in busine...
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140: Kuhoo Garg: Blinded By Sporting Excellence - From World #34 to Indian Police Service
When Kuhoo Garg tore her ACL during her comeback tournament after COVID, little did she know this injury would redirect her life's purpose. As a former world #34 badminton player representing India, Kuhoo had dedicated everything to her sport—s...
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Episode 140
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139: Tarek Moustafa - Who Are You When the Game Ends?
In today's episode, Ryan sits down with Tarek Moustafa, a passionate advocate for personal development and athlete well-being. Tarek shares his unique journey from being a young boy diagnosed with autism to becoming a mentor, educator, and podc...
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Episode 139
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138: Andrew Farley - How Chance Conversations Lead To Great Things: From Rugby to Corporate
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Andrew, a former elite rugby player who carved out a 15-year career across Australia, Wales, Ireland, and France. From captaining teams in Europe to managing operations for a global engineering c...
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137: Mikel Thomas: How I Overcame Injuries and Adversity to Find Purpose
In today's episode, we sit down with Mikel Thomas, a three-time Olympian whose journey is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. From his humble beginnings in Trinidad and Tobago to the global stage ...
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