Ben Dunk, conversations with an Australian professional cricketer

Ben Dunk is an Australian professional cricketer who represented Australia in the T20’s from 2014-2017.  Ben has represented Australia; and played in the BBL (Big Bash League), IPL (Indian Premier League) and the PSL (Pakistan Super League).  Most recently in 2021, he plays for the Lahore Qalandars.  While playing cricket, Ben also studies in the MBA with Kaplan Business School.  Read more on ESPN about Ben's career.   

Kaplan invited Ben to speak with us about life as a professional cricketer.  We talk about career demands; physical heath and healthy mindset; travel and homesickness; emotional resilience; setting worthwhile goals; imposter syndrome; and building rapport with multicultural teams. 

Listen to Ben’s advice for overcoming self-doubts and keeping present. 

TIMESTAMPS
01:25  Professional athlete and KBS student
03:08  How Ben balances work, study, and wellbeing

PART ONE - Ben and wellness
06:02  What wellness means to Ben
09:24  Maintaining physical health while travelling
11:55  Maintaining a healthy mindset
15:14  Maintaining a wellness routine

PART TWO - Ben and career demands
17:36  Coping with homesickness
21:45  What's next for Ben?

PART THREE - Conversations with Ben
23:03  Staying present, focusing on goals
25:51  Having fun to balance work routines
28:45  Bouncing back from bad news

PART FOUR - Questions and reflections
30:13  Imposter syndrome
33:28  Pressures on a batter and wicket keeper
35:07  Plans to play in the Big Bash League (BBL)
36:09  How Ben finds A T20 team around the world
39:41  Setting new goals and starting over
42:25  Overcoming self doubts
45:14  Building rapport with multicultural teams
47:03 Perseverance, the takeaway message