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 57: Simon Nesbitt - Journey to the European Tour (A Golfer's Tale)
In today's episode, Ryan interviews Simon Nesbitt, a former professional golfer from the 1990s. Simon participated in the Dubai Desert Classic tournament during that time and successfully advanced through multiple qualifying stages to join the Asian Tour.
After his golfing career, Simon embarked on a fulfilling transition into sales management in the corporate world. He has thrived in this field for over 25 years, finding his true calling since his second wind. Don't miss out on his invaluable insights! Tune in to hear his inspiring journey.
In a nutshell, Simon and Ryan talk about:
- Simon's aspirations as a young newbie golfer
- What he liked about golf, a sports people term as frustrating
- How his parents' relocation shaped his golfing career
- When golf felt more like work than a passion
- Golf in the Middle East during the 90s
- How he used his sporting career as a passport to exposure and solid networking
- What he would have done differently from his transition perspective
- Insights on the uniqueness of each career of a sports
… and so much more!
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-nesbitt-30419810/?originalSubdomain=au
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