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 61: Genevieve Horton - Dual Olympian on Rowing, Resilience, and Reevaluating Goals
In today's episode, Ryan interviews Genevieve Horton, the Partnership Success Manager at Safe Will. Genevieve is a former Junior World Rowing champion, Australian national champion, and dual Olympian. She represented Australia in doubles sculls at the Rio Olympics and women's eight at the Tokyo Olympics.
After retiring from rowing, Genevieve transitioned into the corporate and start-up world - most recently as the Partnership Success Manager at SafeWill, a Sydney-based startup in will writing.
Tune in to learn more about:
- How Genevieve fell in love with rowing and set out to be proficient in it
- Getting her balance between online studies, and working at Sykes Racing, whilst also training and competing globally.
- The toughest element of selection and ranking in sculling boats
- How Genevieve would rebuild herself when her sporting goal wasn't attained
- Her efforts building up her business acumen and insights she gained from the experience
- The current role of rowing in her life
- Tough calls Genevieve had to make during her second wind journey
… and so much more!
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