From Rugby League to Co-founder with Mick Griffin
11/01/22 • 57 min
In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Mick Griffin, a former professional rugby football league player in Salford, England. Mick is also a keynote speaker and educator in sales and Business development. His journey through sales began when he looked for a career that didn't require a degree but could play to his core strengths around resilience.
He is a consummate e-commerce and e-marketing professional. Mick has also ventured into the world of Recruitment Tech and ATS and is now the co-founder and chief growth officer at a tech company based out of Poland.
Tune in to learn more about:
- How Mick's opportunities in professional rugby led him to turn down his levels course
- The end of his professional sports career
- How being a sportsman landed him a role in sales with no degree and zero qualifications
- Why and how young professionals are romanticizing their opportunities in sports
- Mick's great insights and valuable perspective on how parents, players, and clubs should help young players identify and practice their 2nd wind career whilst in the game
... 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 out www.2ndwind.io
Links:
LinkedIn:Mick Griffin
Twitter: @MickGriffin
In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Mick Griffin, a former professional rugby football league player in Salford, England. Mick is also a keynote speaker and educator in sales and Business development. His journey through sales began when he looked for a career that didn't require a degree but could play to his core strengths around resilience.
He is a consummate e-commerce and e-marketing professional. Mick has also ventured into the world of Recruitment Tech and ATS and is now the co-founder and chief growth officer at a tech company based out of Poland.
Tune in to learn more about:
- How Mick's opportunities in professional rugby led him to turn down his levels course
- The end of his professional sports career
- How being a sportsman landed him a role in sales with no degree and zero qualifications
- Why and how young professionals are romanticizing their opportunities in sports
- Mick's great insights and valuable perspective on how parents, players, and clubs should help young players identify and practice their 2nd wind career whilst in the game
... 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 out www.2ndwind.io
Links:
LinkedIn:Mick Griffin
Twitter: @MickGriffin
Previous Episode
From Martial Art Fighter to Launching an AI-driven Training App with Max Cotton
In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Max Cotton, an endurance athlete and former professional mixed martial art fighter based in the UK. Max came to MMA whilst at the University studying English literature and had to balance fighting and injuries alongside a sales career that ultimately relocated him to the London scene, where it all started to check. He is the founder and CEO of Another Round.
Max is currently a serial entrepreneur and they're having this particular chat with Ryan a week or so ahead of the launch of his AI-driven training app. His company, Another Round, offers personal training enhanced with artificial Intelligence tailored to your goals, likes, and dislikes.
Tune in to learn more about:
- How Max got into a martial art career and the highs and lows he experienced before being a professional
- The disappointments and death of his fighting dream that led to his debut of being a serial entrepreneur
- The difficulties he faced during his 2nd wind having built his identity around being a fighter
- What he brought from MMA to entrepreneur and how it now translates into his business
- The eve of his AI training App release on his 3rd startup
... 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 out www.2ndwind.io
Links:
Company's Website: http://anotherround.co.uk
LinkedIn: Max Cotton LinkedIn
Company's LinkedIn: Another Round
Next Episode
From International All Blacks Rugby to Becoming CEO with Steve Surridge
In today's episode, Ryan speaks to Stephen Dennis Surridge, a former New Zealand Rugby Union player and two times Super Rugby winner with the Crusaders. He also played with the All Blacks that toured Great Britain and Ireland. Steve's disciplined and focused nature, coupled with a drive towards high performance from sports helped him transition successfully to a corporate career.
Steve is the founder of Forbury, a Commercial Real Estate Valuation Software that is redefining commercial real estate investment tools by providing tools to quickly and confidently determine the value of property assets.
Tune in to learn more about:
- His interesting sporting childhood playing various sports
- How Steve juggled between rugby, rowing, national championship with judo, and Engineering
- His journey while pursuing his passion for an executive corporate career
- The steps he took to transition from being a high-performing rugby player to his second wind
- The key trade lessons he brought from sports to his business
... 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 out www.2ndwind.io
Links:
LinkedIn: Steve Surridge
Company's Website:www.forburyproperty.com
Company's LinkedIn: Forbury
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