#25 Ashley Giles - The Journey of Transitioning out of Professional Sport

Follow Through with LVB

English - February 13, 2024 03:57 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB
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Previous Episode: #24 Dale Steyn - The Journey of the Fast Bowling Actor

Next Episode: #26 Ryan Cook - The Journey of the Humble Craftsman

In this episode, Ashley with host Logan discuss his Journey:

Chapters

(5:24) - Fondest memories from Cricketing career

(7:31) - You think Cricket will last forever, career transitioning is a reality

(9:49)- Any Study or Work Experience??

(11:59) - What does a successful transition look like from a Sporting Career.

(14:51) - The difference in the feedback loop from Sport and Corporate career.

(17:51) - How did you go about knowing which direction you wanted to head in your life after Cricket? (23:11) - What is the difference between the enjoyment on the pitch to the office?

(26:21)- What are some transferable skills sportspeople have going into the office?

(30:11) - Why would you hire someone from a sporting background?

(31:26) - Imposter Syndrome - Ashley feeling it in the workplace

(33:56)- How did Ashley understand who he was outside of being the Cricketer?

(39:11) - People ultimately want to know that their favourite player was a good guy.

(41:01) - Did you know what your Core Values were when you were playing Cricket?

(43:09) - Is there a future job that you are going for? Or is it all about staying present?

(44:31) - Being a CEO when you have done most of the roles within a Cricket club.

(46:47) - What advice would you have for a 25 year old Ashley? Help other 25 year olds?