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 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.
Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves
EP 54. Nate Kinch - Teeing up Change From Golfer to Action Researcher
Nate Kinch is a socio-technology ethicist, action researcher, and organizational designer. He has worked with renowned organizations such as the Australian Government, VISA, Autodesk, TELUS, and Telefonica, as well as conducted research with CSIRO and Northwestern University. Nate's expertise spans various fields, including moral philosophy, systems theory, and behavioral science. He supports leaders in designing organizations that deliver positive impact. Nate's career transition began after a recurring injury ended his aspiring golf career.
In this episode, Nate and Ryan talk about:
- Nate's golf journey, including starting at a later age and struggling with nerve damage.
- Challenges faced during the transition from junior ranks to college golf.
- Exploring the psycho-physiological impact of sports trauma and self-worth.
- The decision-making process and lack of explicit confrontation regarding the end of Nate's golf career.
- Transitioning back to Australia and seeking new opportunities.
- Nate's involvement in building a clothing label and developing an interest in startups and entrepreneurship.
- Recognizing the injury problem in elite sports and founding Sport Performance Accelerator.
- Using machine learning to predict and prevent soft tissue injuries in elite athletes.
- The significance of optimizing stimulus recovery adaptation cycles in performance.
- Nate's passion for designing trustworthy organizations and making a positive impact.
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Connect with Nate:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathankinch/
Nate’s scope of work: https://www.trustworthyby.design/
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