EP 41. Goals are Markers to Your Journey Not An End, with Ex-Professional Freestyle Skier James Matheson

22/03/2023 44 min Episodio 41
EP 41. Goals are Markers to Your Journey Not An End, with Ex-Professional Freestyle Skier James Matheson

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Send us a textIn today's episode, Ryan speaks to James Matheson, a former double Olympian who represented Australia at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics.  James is also the host of The Athlete Collective Podcast having retired from freestyle skiing to the corporate world over a year ago just after the Beijing Winter Olympics. He initially moved into banking and payments consultancy, and then into one of the fastest-growing payment tech firms. James believes in the power of storytelling and his Athlete Collective Podcast uncovers untold stories from athletes who are often portrayed from a singular perspective.      Tune in to learn more about:James's earliest sporting memory and how he was introduced to skiingHis pathway to becoming a professional skierThe sacrifices his parents made in support of his sporting career and transitionThe amazing life of an Olympic skierThe limbo between sports and 2nd wind that athletes find themselves inHow he transitioned on his terms and had an end date for sports How he has reframed his success right nowWhy purpose is ever-changing and not an end goalHis gems to young winter athletes and so much more!Are you looking for Career Clarity for your next step, for more information, or to book a consultancy, make sure you check outwww.2ndwind.io Links:Website: www.theathletecollective.com LinkedIn: James Matheson  Instagram: @jamesmatheson333Podcast: The Athlete Collective  

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