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Episode Synopsis
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Summary
Cal shares her journey in basketball, from her early memories of playing different sports to becoming a college athlete and eventually representing Canada in the Olympics. She discusses the underdog mentality that fueled her drive and the importance of focus, discipline, and seizing opportunities. Cal also opens up about the emotional roller coaster of competing in the Olympics and the challenges of transitioning to life after basketball. She emphasizes the need for support and understanding from friends, family, and teammates during this transition. Cal reflects on the highlights of her basketball career and the subsequent pivots she made in her professional life, offering advice to others facing career transitions. In this conversation, Cal discusses the importance of narrative and authenticity when describing one's career and passions. She shares her approach to maintaining nutrition and physical fitness after retiring from sports. Cal also talks about navigating her relationship with basketball and how it has evolved over time. She explains how she landed on executive coaching as her career path and the goals she has for her business. Cal shares her superpower of encouragement and optimism, and the importance of recovery and support in building resilience. She concludes by offering advice on learning how to recover and asking for help when needed.
Takeaways
Navigating Career Transitions: Cal highlighted the importance of exploring different career paths post-athletics, stressing that it’s okay to pivot multiple times until you find a fulfilling career. Each transition brought her closer to understanding what truly fulfills her, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and adaptability.
Emotional Resilience and Support: The interview underscored the role of emotional resilience and the necessity of seeking support. Cal mentioned that asking for help and learning how to recover are crucial for building resilience, both personally and professionally.
Overcoming Personal Challenges: Personal challenges, such as the loss of her sister and the impact of COVID-19, prompted Cal to reassess her life and career choices. This reflection led her to prioritize what she truly wanted to do, rather than conforming to external expectations and pressures.
Balancing Structure and Flexibility: Cal discussed the importance of balancing structure with flexibility. She moved away from setting rigid goals and instead focused on following her passion and helping others. This approach allowed for a more organic and fulfilling career development.
Learning and Development: Cal emphasized the importance of continuous learning and development. Whether it was learning a new skill like swimming in open water or developing professionally, she stressed the value of research, seeking guidance from others, and consistent practice.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Early Memories of Basketball
01:35 The Impact of Coaches and the Underdog Mentality
07:16 Belief in Oneself and Seizing Opportunities
12:23 The Emotional Roller Coaster of Competing in the Olympics
17:23 Transitioning from Athlete to Life After Sports
23:25 Pivoting in Your Career: Finding Fulfillment
28:07 Telling Your Story: Embracing Your Pivots
29:58 Crafting Your Career Narrative
33:23 Maintaining Nutrition and Fitness After Retirement
39:19 Navigating the Relationship with Basketball
43:37 The Journey to Executive Coaching
49:29 The Power of Encouragement and Optimism
51:18 The Importance of Recovery and Support
53:11 Finding Joy in the Slow Game
Relevant Links & Contact
www.coachcbc.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cal-bouchard/
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Momentous - Get 20% off your purchase at livemomentous.com when you enter code PLAYBOOK20
Summary
Cal shares her journey in basketball, from her early memories of playing different sports to becoming a college athlete and eventually representing Canada in the Olympics. She discusses the underdog mentality that fueled her drive and the importance of focus, discipline, and seizing opportunities. Cal also opens up about the emotional roller coaster of competing in the Olympics and the challenges of transitioning to life after basketball. She emphasizes the need for support and understanding from friends, family, and teammates during this transition. Cal reflects on the highlights of her basketball career and the subsequent pivots she made in her professional life, offering advice to others facing career transitions. In this conversation, Cal discusses the importance of narrative and authenticity when describing one's career and passions. She shares her approach to maintaining nutrition and physical fitness after retiring from sports. Cal also talks about navigating her relationship with basketball and how it has evolved over time. She explains how she landed on executive coaching as her career path and the goals she has for her business. Cal shares her superpower of encouragement and optimism, and the importance of recovery and support in building resilience. She concludes by offering advice on learning how to recover and asking for help when needed.
Takeaways
Navigating Career Transitions: Cal highlighted the importance of exploring different career paths post-athletics, stressing that it’s okay to pivot multiple times until you find a fulfilling career. Each transition brought her closer to understanding what truly fulfills her, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and adaptability.
Emotional Resilience and Support: The interview underscored the role of emotional resilience and the necessity of seeking support. Cal mentioned that asking for help and learning how to recover are crucial for building resilience, both personally and professionally.
Overcoming Personal Challenges: Personal challenges, such as the loss of her sister and the impact of COVID-19, prompted Cal to reassess her life and career choices. This reflection led her to prioritize what she truly wanted to do, rather than conforming to external expectations and pressures.
Balancing Structure and Flexibility: Cal discussed the importance of balancing structure with flexibility. She moved away from setting rigid goals and instead focused on following her passion and helping others. This approach allowed for a more organic and fulfilling career development.
Learning and Development: Cal emphasized the importance of continuous learning and development. Whether it was learning a new skill like swimming in open water or developing professionally, she stressed the value of research, seeking guidance from others, and consistent practice.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Early Memories of Basketball
01:35 The Impact of Coaches and the Underdog Mentality
07:16 Belief in Oneself and Seizing Opportunities
12:23 The Emotional Roller Coaster of Competing in the Olympics
17:23 Transitioning from Athlete to Life After Sports
23:25 Pivoting in Your Career: Finding Fulfillment
28:07 Telling Your Story: Embracing Your Pivots
29:58 Crafting Your Career Narrative
33:23 Maintaining Nutrition and Fitness After Retirement
39:19 Navigating the Relationship with Basketball
43:37 The Journey to Executive Coaching
49:29 The Power of Encouragement and Optimism
51:18 The Importance of Recovery and Support
53:11 Finding Joy in the Slow Game
Relevant Links & Contact
www.coachcbc.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cal-bouchard/
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