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From the Athletics Track to the Boardroom: How to Navigate a Successful Career Change

From the Athletics Track to the Boardroom: How to Navigate a Successful Career Change

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 In this inspiring episode, Jivan speaks with Melissa Owusu-Ansah, a former professional athlete who successfully transitioned into the corporate world. Melissa shares her journey from the athletics track to the boardroom, discussing the challenges of shifting identity and the mental resilience required for such a transformation. She reflects on how her experiences in sports shaped her mindset and prepared her for a career in tech sales, emphasising the importance of transferable skills. KEY TAKEAWAYS Understanding the motivation behind a career change is crucial. Reflecting on your "why" can guide your decisions and help you navigate the transition effectively. Skills developed in one area, such as athletics, can be applied to new environments like the corporate world. Recognising and leveraging these transferable skills can enhance your career prospects. A supportive coach or mentor can significantly impact your growth and confidence. They can help you identify your strengths, advocate for you, and guide you through challenges. Women often feel the need to meet a higher percentage of job criteria before applying compared to their male counterparts. Addressing this mindset can empower women to pursue opportunities more confidently. Staying open to new experiences and actively seeking knowledge through conversations, reading, and listening to resources can help you adapt and thrive in a new career path. BEST MOMENTS "I always knew within myself that there was more to me than athletics. I’m sure there’s a lot of things I can do." "Success for me ended up being trying to ensure that I could be at least that 1% or 2% better than the day before." "If you can really sense someone is just buzzing, you kind of feel, I'm going to take a chance on you and you become their champion." "A lot of the C-suite women had actually played sport up until university level, which showed the resilience and determination they developed." "When you know that things aren't working, that's the moment to be honest with yourself and start looking elsewhere." GUEST BIO Melissa, former professional athlete and TEDx speaker, strives to shift perceptions around the benefits of sport principles in the workplace and transferable skills from sports to the corporate world. She's learned the importance of resilience, teamwork, and performance under pressure shaping her mantra: Physically Strong, Mentally Stronger. Email: melissa.owusu-ansah@docebo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-owusu-ansah-7b8a5214a/ HOST BIO Jivan Dempsey has first hand experience of workplace toxicity and bad boss behaviour. Triggered by the #MeToo movement she was compelled to talk about her experiences in her early career, groomed and assaulted by a boss at work, his subsequent aggression and bullying behaviour. Her book, "The HR Change Manager's Handbook" and collaboration on "Can't Break Me," attest to her change and transformation expertise and dedication to empowering others - from someone who's been in the trenches and emerged stronger. As a seasoned HR professional, consultant, psychologist and speaker, she offers bespoke consultancy and programmes to help companies navigate HR transformation that delivers a better employee experience and cultural shifts to create healthier, happier, and more inclusive workplaces for all. Linked In: Jivan Dempsey FCIPD GMBPsS | LinkedIn Email: jivan@fiverivers-consulting.com www.fiverivers-consulting.com HR Change Manager’s Handbook: The 3 Step Guide To Managing HR Transformation: https://amzn.eu/d/drvToPv Are you working in a toxic environment? Take our free quiz to find out https://bit.ly/3BPZXSR
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